Posted on December 15, 2009
The Community Development department provides a complete range of planning and building services to the community to help preserve, protect and enhance Salida’s unique small-town residential and commercial character. Our goal is to assist individuals as well as developers through both the planning and building process from concept to construction.
The Community Development department maintains the City’s land use code and zoning map, and provides support to the Planning Commission, the Salida Regional Planning Commission, the Board of Appeals, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Board of Adjustments. We process a variety of current planning applications from building permits to major subdivisions and annexations.
2009 Hooligan Race participants poke fun at Salida. Photo credit: Kevin Hoffman
The Community Development department also facilitates long-range planning including creating and updating various plans such as the Comprehensive Plan, Highway Corridor Improvement Plan, Downtown Improvement Plan and Preservation Plan for the community. The City contracts with the Chaffee County Building Department to review and issue building permits within City limits.
The department strives to ensure quality growth and development that promotes the values and goals of the community.
Building Permits
Complete Building Permit Application – Residential
Complete Building Permit Application – Commerical
For more information on Building Permits please go to the Building & Construction page.
Zoning & Land Use
To find the zoning for a property or to find out more about what uses are allowed in different locations of the City please go to the Zoning & Land Use page.
Long Range Planning
Visit the Long Range Planning page to learn more about efforts, plans and reports that have been prepared on a variety of planning topics.
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The citizens of Salida have much to celebrate this holiday season. Despite the sluggish economy, the City has continued to provide a high level of basic services and to complete a number of exciting projects and improvements around the City in 2011. In addition to the routine maintenance of streets, parks and facilities that the [...]
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