1041 Regulations

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1041 regulations provide local governments the opportunity to name and regulate matters happening within their jurisdiction that have statewide and local impacts. The term “1041” refers to the name of the 1974 Colorado legislative bill (House Bill 74-1041) that created the 1041 powers. The statutes regarding 1041 powers are also referred to as the Areas and Activities of State Interest Act (AASIA). The AASIA allows local government to regulate activities of state interest through a local designation and permitting process.

The City’s 1041 Regulations (Regulations for Areas and Activities Designated as Matters of State and Local Interest) were adopted to be contextually appropriate and to provide predictability for developers and decision makers. The regulations allow for adequate guidance for review by City staff to ensure the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare of the community.

The full set of regulations can be found here(PDF, 628KB).


History and Impact

Centennial first adopted its 1041 Regulations in December 2009. In 2010, the City designated the site selection of arterial highways and interchanges and collector highways as a matter of state and local interest and adopted regulations pertaining to that activity. In 2022, the City designated five additional activities as matters of state and local interest and adopted regulations pertaining to those activities.

In total, Centennial designated the following six activities as matters of state and local interest:

  1. Site selection of arterial highways and interchanges and collector highways (Chapter 6);
  2. Site selection and construction of major new domestic water and sewage treatment systems. As well as major extension of existing domestic water and sewage treatment systems (Chapter 7);
  3. Site selection and construction of major facilities of a public utility (Chapter 8);
  4. Site selection of rapid or mass transit terminals, stations and fixed guideways (Chapter 9);
  5. Site selection of airports (Chapter 10); and
  6. Site selection and development of solid waste disposal sites (Chapter 11). 

Note: The City’s 1041 Regulations apply to all areas within the City of Centennial. This includes public and private streets, any utility easements and privately and publicly owned property.

All 1041 applications have associated processes and fees which will be explained during a Pre-Submittal Meeting