Department of Planning and Community Development

Department of Planning and Community Development includes several important divisions and specialties:

• Applications

• Historic Preservation
• Base Area Redevelopment

• Planning Commission
• Board of Adjustment

• Planning Documents
• Projects Status Report

• West Steamboat Area Plan
• Steamboat Springs Community Area Plan

• City Street Map
• Zoning Map
• Interactive Mapping

• Community Development Code
• Green Building Program

Vision Statement

We are a team of professionals recognized as a valuable community resource trusted by the public and policy makers to provide a greater understanding of planning and community development principles. We are committed to protecting the historical integrity of the community and the unique natural resources that make up the Yampa Valley. We positively influence the preservation and evaluation of our community’s character, one that promotes a healthy, desirable quality of life. We are integral in ensuring the quality and sustainability of the built environment and are leaders in proactively employing innovative solutions and forward thinking ideas.

Contact Information

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Department of Planning Services
124 10th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

Phone: (970) 871-8258
Fax: (970) 871-8285

Contact the Planning Department by email

Department of Planning & Community Development Staff
**To contact a staff member via email, simply use their first initial and last name @steamboatpsprings.net

Tom Leeson, AICP Director Planning & Community Development
John Eastman, AICP Planning Services Manager

Jonathan Spence, Senior Planner
Bob Keenan, Senior Planner
Gavin McMillan, Planner II
Jason K. Peasley, Planner I
Seth Lorson, Planner I

Janet Dunham, Administrative Assistant
Kat Kelly, Staff Assistant

Christy Patterson, Bldg. Permit Review-Code Enforcement
Barb Wheeler, Code Enforcement

Nancy Engelken, Community Housing Coordinator

Laureen Schaffer, Historic Preservation Coordinator
Alexis Casale, Historic Preservation Planner
Ginger Scott, Historic Preservation Staff Assistant