Community Development

Hensley at the District apartment building

The Community Development Department, in partnership with the Economic Development Department, helps guide growth in Centennial to ensure it is orderly, safe and enhances the community's character. Together, these departments support the economic vitality and quality of life our residents and businesses expect.

There are two main focus areas:

  • Current planning, including development review
  • Planning for the future of land use in the City

Community Development Responsibilities

Community Development manages the development review process, including:

  • Building Permits and Inspections
  • Plats
  • Site Plans
  • Zoning Administration

Economic Development Responsibilities

Economic Development supports long-term planning and strategic growth, including:

  • Annexations
  • Long-Range Plans

Active Development Permits and Plans

Wonder what construction project is underway in your neighborhood? Or what is being built in a Centennial retail center? Visit the Active Development Maps to see active permits and plans.

Active Development Permits Map

Active Development Plans Map


The City has adopted a number of long-range planning studies to guide the growth and development of the City.

Learn more about these plans.

The Land Development Code is the primary set of development and zoning regulations for the City of Centennial. 

View the Land Development Code.

Thinking about developing in the City?

View the Land Development Process.

Contact the Zoning Hotline at 303-754-3308 for assistance.

  • Apply for land use projects and upload plans for review
  • Check the status of projects
  • Pay plan review and inspection fees - accepted payment options include e-check or credit/debit card (includes 3% processing fee)
  • Schedule site inspections and view inspection results
  • View important calendar deadlines and public meeting dates for projects

Use the Property Search tool to view zoning information for any address in the City.

Property Search

Have specific zoning questions? View our zoning district descriptions.

1041 regulations allow local governments to identify and regulate activities within their jurisdiction that may have significant local and statewide impacts. Also known as the Areas and Activities of State Interest Act (AASIA), this authority allows local governments to designate specific areas or activities of state interest and apply a local review and permitting process.

Learn more about 1041 Regulations.