Community Services
The department has the responsibility to plan, promote, and sustain an attractive and high-quality living and working environment by facilitating appropriate land use and public investment decisions ensuring that the community is developed in a safe, aesthetically pleasing and conscientious manner. The department is a one-stop-shop for residents and businesses by providing business attraction and retention services, small business support, affordable housing initiatives, long-range and current planning, project review, building permitting and inspection, code enforcement, rental housing inspection and licensing, parking management, real estate services, management of city-owned property, and sustainability initiatives. Major focus areas for the department include Downtown Westminster, Westminster Station, Historic Westminster, North Huron and the Promenade areas. The department serves as key staff to the Planning Commission, Westminster Economic Development Authority (WEDA), and Westminster Housing Authority (WHA).
Building
The Building Division is responsible for permit and code information, plan reviews, applications, and fee schedules.
Visit the Building Division page for more information.
Community Preservation
The Community Preservation Division is responsible for code enforcement and operations. The division works to preserve and enhance existing neighborhoods, commercial areas, businesses, and the community at large by regulating and controlling the use and maintenance of all properties within the city.
Visit the Community Preservation page for more information.
Economic Development
The Economic Development Division is dedicated to fostering sustainable growth, attracting private investment, and enhancing the overall economic vitality of our community. The division works hand in hand with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to cultivate a diverse and resilient economy that provides opportunities for all residents, promotes job creation, and improves quality of life. We do this through business attraction and retention, training, scholarships, and recognition events.
Economic Development also works to ensure access to safe, affordable, and equitable housing for residents. The division works with affordable housing developers, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to promote the development and preservation of affordable housing units, and addresses housing affordability challenges for low- and moderate-income residents.
Visit the Economic Development page for more information.
Engineering
The Engineering Division is primarily responsible for the design and construction of all of the city's capital improvement projects involving drainage and new street and bridge construction, as well as the review and inspection of new subdivision construction. In addition, the division provides technical expertise to various other city divisions and departments on civil engineering issues.
Visit the Engineering page to learn more.
Housing
Learn more about housing in Westminster, including resources for homeowners, homelessness inititatives, short-term rentals, and more on the Housing page.
Parking
Learn more about parking and curbside management, including citations, abandoned vehicles, EV charging stations, and more on the Parking page.
Planning and Zoning
The Planning Division is primarily responsible for all long-range and current planning activities, including the coordination of development review and land use entitlements, the City of Westminster Comprehensive Plan, Specific Plan Districts, and the administration of the Planning Commission.
Visit the Planning Division page for more information about the planning process.
Visit the Zoning page to view an interactive map with property lookup.
Real Estate Development
The Real Estate Development Division facilitates responsible real estate development projects that contribute to livable, walkable, and inclusive neighborhoods that meet the needs of current and future generations. The division promotes mixed-use development, revitalizes underutilized areas, and serves as project managers for Downtown Westminster, Westminster Station area, and urban renewal areas.
Visit our Develop in Westminster page for more information.
Short-Term Rentals
Short-term rental or STR is defined as the use of a residential dwelling unit, or portion thereof, within the City, excluding hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts, for periods of less than thirty (30) days, including, but not limited to, a single-family dwelling, duplex, townhome, condominium, or similar dwelling. For more information please visit our short-term rentals page.
Sustainability
The Sustainability Office promotes a clean, safe, and environmentally healthy community for current and future generations. Through programs, education, and coordinating external partnerships and resources, the division helps residents, businesses, developers, and City staff enact sustainable practices that reduce cost and improve social responsibility and resilience.
The SAGE Sustainability Business Program approaches sustainability through a business-first lens that connects businesses to financial resources and technical assistance to increase business value.
Visit the Sustainability page for more information.
Transportation and Mobility
Westminster is dedicated to creating an environment that ensures convenient, accessible, safe, and connected transportation options for all users of all ages and abilities. Whether you are commuting to work or school, going on a weekend bike ride with friends, or taking a stroll down your neighborhood street with your family, we are working to improve the quality of transportation for all modes.
Learn more about getting around Westminster on the Transportation and Mobility page.
Trash and Recycling
The City of Westminster is here to help residents and businesses reduce their material waste and provide information, resources, and services to assist in the proper and safe disposal of waste.
Learn below about the services and programs the City and other organizations provide on the Trash and Recycling page.
Contact Community Services
4800 W. 92nd Ave.
Westminster, CO 80031
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
303-658-2114