Zoning & Development

The City has adopted laws that regulate the use of land and the design of most commercial and residential projects. The purpose of these laws is to protect the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors. Laws, such as the Land Use Code, require that people submit applications for project approval to the Community Development Department. This review evaluates the proposals for consistency with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and all other applicable plans and regulations. These applications are acted on by the Community Development Director and/or citizen commissions, as appointed by the City Council, such as the Planning Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission. Some of the more complex development projects are acted on by the City Council.

Please contact the Community Development Department to discuss your project and determine what, if any, applications or review are required.

Chapter 16 of the Salida Municipal Code, Land Use and Development, establishes standards for the size and location of structures; uses within structures or unenclosed uses; and off street parking or other improvements required for allowed uses. Community Development Department staff reviews plans and permit applications for compliance with code established standards.