Steve Glueck - Director
Golden, CO 80401
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Planning & Development
1445 Tenth Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 384-8097
The Planning and Development Department works with citizens and businesses to ensure that land use complies with the City of Golden zoning regulations. The department coordinates with the Planning Commission to process and review site plans and subdivision plats, and to approve land use and rezoning.
In addition, the department works with the Planning Commission to modify, update and utilize the City of Golden’s Comprehensive Plan. The plan defines the long range goals and intentions regarding the nature and direction of future development within the City of Golden. It contains elements on land use, transportation, community facilities, urban design, and housing.
The Planning and Development Department encompasses many aspects of developing the city we live in, including business development, land use issues, historic sites preservation, and setting community values for long-range planning.
Current Projects
Second Draft of the South Neighborhoods Plan – Out for Public Comment and Review
The Planning Department is releasing an updated “preview” draft of the South Neighborhoods Plan (pdf) for community review and comment. This neighborhood plan was re-activated earlier this year after completion of the Golden Vision 2030 project and after a number of open houses and neighborhood discussions. This neighborhood area generally consists of the part of Golden south of US Highway 6, west of C-470, both sides of US Highway 40 (Colfax Avenue) and the Heritage Square Area. This includes Eagle Ridge, Golden Ridge, Heritage Dells, Golden Terrace and the West Colfax corridor.
With the terminus of the RTD West Line commuter rail coming in 2013, there is real opportunity to unify the South Neighborhood and create a more walkable, connected neighborhood. The plan makes recommendations for the overall area and contains specific ideas for Colfax Avenue and the potential areas of change in Golden Ridge and Eagle Ridge. Please take a look at the South Neighborhoods Plan Draft (pdf), and send in your questions and comments to planningcommission@cityofgolden.net. We want to hear what you want out of your neighborhood!
Central Neighborhoods Plan Adopted
The Central Neighborhoods Plan (pdf) is a policy document that outlines the vision of neighborhood residents and sets the stage for future implementation discussions. The plan is intended to outline a general framework to guide future development in a way that preserves neighborhood values and character, but does not predict specific development plans. On January 4, 2012, the Planning Commission approved the Central Neighborhood Plan draft with some alterations. City Council adopted the plan with those changes on February 9, 2012.
Staff is currently gearing up to host some neighborhood meetings to discuss implementation strategies to move this plan forward. Great work in getting involved in the process! Stay tuned!
