Planning and Development Applications and Forms
Use this database to search, find, and download City of Boulder applications, forms, and guides for building, construction, design, development planning and zoning.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Attachment to Building Permit Application
Attachment to building permit application, includes guide to ADU standards and checklist of application requirements
Adjacent Property Owner Consent Sample Letter
Sample letter of Property Owner Consent for Outdoor Dining
Administrative Review (ADR) Application
Main application used to apply for all Administrative Review (ADR) requests. Attachments to this form are available for each administrative review type.
Annexation and Initial Zoning
Attachment to Land Use Review application, includes information about the annexing property to the City of Boulder and designating initial zoning
Annexation Feasibility Study
Attachment to Land Use Review application, includes general information and requirements for the potential annexation of a property
Architecture Inspections FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for Architecture Inspections
BOZA Application
Board of Zoning Adjustment application, includes requirements and review criteria for property variance requests
BOZA Information and Criteria Guide
A guide outlining the process, criteria, and requirements to submit a successful variance application to the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
BOZA Meeting Guidelines
BOZA Meeting Guidelines
Building Coverage Handout
Building Coverage informational handout
Building Owner Authorization Form
Building Permit Extension Request
Building permit extension request form for existing building permits, submitted through attachments to EnerGov CSS Portal
Building Permit Guidelines for MMB
Building permit review guidelines for Medical Marijuana Businesses
CDOT Permits
Attachment to Technical Document Review application, includes state highways map and requirements for applying for Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) permits
Change to BVCP Land Use Designation
Attachment to Land Use Review application, includes information about changing the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Land Use designations
Commercial Energy Modeling Summary Report
Summary Report for 2020 Commercial Energy Conservation Code (Word document)
Commercial Mandatory Measures Checklist
Checklist for 2020 Commercial Energy Conservation Code Mandatory Measures (Excel spreadsheet)
Commercial Prescriptive Measures Checklist
Checklist for 2020 Commercial Energy Conservation Code Prescriptive Measures (Excel spreadsheet)
Concept Plan Review and Comment
Attachment to Land Use Review application, includes description of concept plan review and comment (conceptual plan review prior to site review) and review criteria
Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Tracking
Energy Conservation Code Tracking form for Waste Diversion (Excel spreadsheet)
Construction Waste Recycling Application
Energy Conservation Code Application for Construction Waste Recycling
Cooperative Housing Unit
Attachment to Admin. Review application, includes definition of co-op housing and review criteria
Day Care Center
Attachment to Admin. Review application, includes definition of day care center and review criteria
Deconstruction - Full Structure Requirements Checklist
Full Structure Deconstruction Submittal Checklist
Deconstruction – Interior Non-Structural Requirements
Application and Submittal Checklist for Interior Non-Structural Deconstruction of Non-Residential and Commercial Buildings
Development Excise Tax and Impact Fee Worksheet
Housing worksheet for non-residential and multi-family residential of three units and greater
Development Excise Tax and Impact Fee Worksheet
Housing worksheet for detached and attached single family and duplex dwelling units
Electrical Permit Checklist for Building Performance Ordinance
Guidance for demonstrating compliance with the Building Performance Ordinance lighting alteration requirements during the permit process
Erosion Control and/or Grading Permit Application
Application for permit to perform Erosion Control and/or Grading
Fence and Retaining Wall Permit Requirements Checklist
Requirements for permit to erect, alter or repair fences and retaining walls
Final Construction Plan Submittal
Attachment to Technical Document Review application, includes requirements for submitting final engineering documents
Final Site Plan Submittal
Attachment to Technical Document Review application, includes requirements for submitting final site plans, final architectural plans, final landscape plans, and/or final lighting plans for site and use review
Final Subdivision Plat Submittal
Attachment to Technical Document Review application, includes requirements for submitting final plat and subdivision agreements
Floodplain Development Permit Application Guide
Guide for development permit applications within a floodplain
Floodplain Permit Application
Permit for development in a Floodplain or Floodzone
Floor Area Ratio Handout
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) informational handout
Form-Based Code (FBC) Review
Attachment to Land Use Review application, includes information and requirements for Forms Based Code (FBC) review
Fuel Service Station
Attachment to Admin. Review application, includes definition of fuel service station and review criteria.
Group Home Facility
Attachment to Admin. Review application, includes definition of group home facility and review criteria
Height Verification Form
Height verification requirements and registered surveyors form
Historic Preservation - Demolition Review Application
Application for demolition of a non-designated building over 50 years old
Historic Preservation - Historic Landmark Sales Tax Waiver
City sales tax waiver on construction materials for Landmarked properties
Historic Preservation - Individual Landmark Application
Application for designation of an individual Landmark
Historic Preservation - Landmark Alteration Certificate Application
Landmark Alteration Certificate (LAC) application for changes to properties that are individually landmarked or located in a historic district
Historic Preservation- Demolition Review FAQ
Frequently asked questions for demolition of a non-designated building over 50 years old
Inclusionary Housing Compliance Agreement
Preliminary determination of Inclusionary Housing compliance agreement
Land Survey Handout
Land survey informational handout
Land Use Review (LUR) Application
Main application form used to apply for all Land Use Review (LUR) requests. Includes list of application requirements and fee schedule. Attachments to this form are available for each development review type.
