Planning & Development
The Planning & Development Division coordinates efforts and reviews related to development projects. This includes development engineering, land use, and zoning administration.
The division is primarily responsible for ensuring that land uses within the unincorporated portions of the county are developed in compliance with the county’s adopted codes and regulations while also reviewing and issuing development permits, land use permits, and a variety of other specialized permits.
The Division also helps administer the County’s Floodplain Management Program and administers, updates, and maintains the Adams County Development Standards & Regulations.
Do you have a planning question?
Please contact the Planner of the Day* at 720.523.6800 or cedd-plan@adamscountyco.gov.
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* The information and recommendations provided by the Planner of the Day are intended for general informational purposes only and are based on the facts presented to this office and the regulations in effect as of today’s date. Any action taken in reliance upon their advice is at the addressee’s own risk. For formal guidance and official County positions, final action on a completed application is required. To start the process, please fill out a zoning verification or conceptual review meeting application through the ePermit Center.
Help Us Improve County Development & Zoning Standards
Do you live, work, or build in unincorporated Adams County? Help us improve the County’s development and zoning standards! The land use code guides how property is used and developed in unincorporated Adams County. It impacts housing, the environment, sustainability, landscaping, commercial and industrial activities, processes, governance, and more. The code is being updated to make it easier for the public to use, provide more flexibility, implement the Advancing Adams Comprehensive Plan (2022), and incorporate best practices and community feedback.
Explore the Areas that the Planning & Development Division Supports
Development Review
Development Standards & Regulations
Development Engineering Services
Fee Schedule
News & Updates
Current Land Use Cases
Long Range Planning
Mineral Extraction Plan
