About The Community Development Department

The Department of Community Development provides one-stop services for all planning, engineering and building activity within the City and County of Broomfield.

Services provided include enforcement of building codes, issuing of building permits, zoning regulation, and construction standards.

The department is also responsible for traffic engineering, current and long-range planning, geographic information systems (GIS), mapping, code compliance and administration of Broomfield’s capital improvements program (CIP).

Mission Statement

Assure that development and redevelopment within the community occur in such a manner as to enhance and complement Broomfield. Work with the community to assure that established standards are met for property maintenance.

The Department will work with and be a resource for the community, city and county departments, and others for reliable, accurate, and objective information in preparing and implementing adopted programs, city plans, ordinances, standards and regulations, policies, data trends and related areas of professional expertise. We will ensure that projects built throughout the community are built to a high level of quality.

   News and Updates 

• Thursday, Jan 30th, 2020 - Community Development will be in a staff development meeting from 8:30 to 10:30 am - Limited Services Available.

Payments may be made in person with cash, check, or credit card. 

Effective April 1, 2019 -
 There will be a 2.99% per transaction fee assessed if you choose the credit card option.

 Effective May 1, 2018 -
 A $27.00 fee will be assessed for any check returned for insufficient funds