Land Development Process

The City of Centennial Roadway Design and Construction Standards Manual establishes the City’s standards for the design and construction of public infrastructure. These standards work with the Public Works Right-of-Way Regulations(PDF, 1MB) to define construction requirements within the City.

Learn more on the Roadway Design & Construction Standards page.

The Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA) is the City’s stormwater partner and is responsible for reviewing, approving, and permitting for stormwater, grading, erosion and sediment control, and floodplain-related plans for properties in Centennial.

SEMSWA reviews:

• Land use cases
• Construction documents and associated agreements
• Drainage plans and reports
• Grading, erosion and sediment control plans
• Floodplain documentation

SEMSWA issues the following permits:

• Stormwater Public Improvement Permit (SPIP)
• Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control Permit (GESC)
• Floodplain Development Permit (FPDP)

SEMSWA also serves as the City’s Floodplain Administrator and manages the federally mandated MS-4 permit and regulates stormwater compliance. For more information, visit SEMSWA or call 303-858-8844.

Flood Awareness

Flooding can result from rain, snowmelt, poor drainage or infrastructure failure. Important things to know:

• All properties have some level of flood risk
• Flooding can occur outside of mapped floodplains
• Not all flood-prone areas have been idenitifed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Know Your Flood Risk

SEMSWA can provide flood map information and guidance. For more information or to request a flood map visit SEMSWA or call 303-858-8844.

If your property is located within a floodplain:

• Consider purchasing flood insurance, as standard homeowner's insurance does not cover flood damage
• Any work within a floodplain requires a Floodplain Development Permit from SEMSWA

A Public Improvement Agreement is required when a development project includes the construction of public infrastructure. This agreement ensures required improvements are completed in accordance with City standards and within established timelines.

Required Improvements

The Public Improvement Agreement identifies all required public improvements and establishes the standards that must be met during construction.

Phasing

With City approval, public improvements must be provided before a Development Permit can be issued.

Financial Security

Financial security for required public improvements must be provided before a Development Permit can be issued.

The following checklists, forms and templates are provided to assist applicants in preparing complete land development code submittals. If you have questions, please reach out to your pre-submittal case planner or Community Development Staff.

Using the Templates

Most PDF templates are provided for reference and illustrate the information required for a specific type of submittal. These PDF documents are not intended to be used to create your official plans.

Applicants should use the dwg templates below (typically open into AutoCAD). Once completed, plans should be converted to PDF and submitted through the City's online customer service portal.

Site Plan Checklist and Templates

Site Plan and Site Plan Amendment Submittal Checklist(PDF, 417KB) - Ensures Site Plan submittals comply with the City's Land Development Code (LDC). 

Standard Notes for Site Plan and Site Plan Amendment Submittal(PDF, 128KB) - Provides required standard notes as reference for the Site Plan or Site Plan Amendment submittal. 

Site Plan Templates(PDF, 830KB) - Includes multiple cover sheet options for reference. Review your pre-submittal notes to determine which cover sheet applies to your project.

Site Plan Templates(DWG, 2MB) - Includes multiple cover sheet options for preparing your official Site Plan.

Plat Checklist and Templates

Plat Submittal Checklist(PDF, 183KB) - Ensures Plat submittals comply with the LDC.

Standard Notes for Plats(PDF, 171KB) - Provides required standard notes for Plat submittals.

Plat Template(PDF, 744KB)

Plat Template(DWG, 776KB)

Rezoning Plan Checklist and Templates

Rezoning Plan Submittal Checklist(PDF, 270KB) - Ensures Rezoning Plan submittals comply with the LDC.

Rezoning Plan Template(PDF, 322KB)

Rezoning Plan Template(DWG, 648KB)

Conditional Use Plan Checklist

Conditional Use Plan Submittal Checklist(PDF, 177KB) - Provides the requirements for Conditional Use Plan submittals.

Planned Unit Development (PUD) Checklist

PUD Process and Application Requirements(PDF, 347KB) - Provides the requirements for Planned Unit Development applications.

Examples

Case Finalization Letter Example(PDF, 239KB) - Outlines the finalization process and permits, approvals and other required documentation.

Development Permit Fee Estimation Calculator Example(XLSX, 13KB) - Provides an estimate of Development Permit fees.

Development Standards Table Example(XLSX, 12KB) - This table should be included on the cover sheet of your site plan with the applicable information filled in.

Landscape Table Example(PDF, 412KB) - Example of the landscape table required in landscape plans.

Required Land Dedication Table Example(XLSX, 21KB) - Assists residential applicants in estimating fees-in-lieu of land dedication. NOTE: Only applicable for residential development projects.

Shared Parking Table Example(XLSX, 13KB) - Example shared parking table. NOTE: Only applicable for projects involving shared parking.

Site Connected Load Table Example(PDF, 77KB) - Required on lighting sheets when a photometric sheet is required.

Forms

Fire Lane Designation Form(PDF, 148KB) - Submit this form to South Metro Fire Rescue and the City to designate fire lanes.

Letter of Authorization Template(PDF, 171KB) - Template for preparing an affidavit of ownership and designating authorized representative(s).

Virtual Community Meeting

Developer Instructions(PDF, 120KB) - Instructions for submitting a virtual community meeting to the City.