Planning & Community Development

Just as development decisions made 10, 20 or 50 years ago often affect the way Steamboat Springs looks today, current development decisions will have an impact in the future. Using the community’s long-range plans as a guide, Planning and Community Development strives to ensure growth and development that enhances our quality of life and promotes the community’s vision for the future.

What’s New Near You?

View the Current Projects Map and stay informed of proposed development activity near you.

Community Impact Projects

City View Portal

The new land use management software, CityView. The customer portal enables online development plan, building permit, liquor license, and many other applications to be submitted, monitored, resubmitted, and tracked by the applicant. 

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rentals and a range of policy options for regulating vacation home rentals and/or short-term rentals are the focus of community conversation. Join the discussion: EngageSteamboat.net/STR

Mountain Area Master Plan

Big thanks to the 401 participants in the community engagement survey for the Mountain Area Master Plan in March! The City is using the input to work with stakeholders on implementation ideas and to develop a draft plan available for public review in July. To learn more, visit EngageSteamboat.net/MAMP or email Julie Baxter.

Public Meeting Agendas

View upcoming agendas and packets for Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, City Council and the Board of Adjustment.

What We Do

We are responsible for:

  • Zoning
  • Long-range planning
  • Development and land use review
  • Code compliance
  • Historic preservation

Vision & Values

View Vision, Values and Beliefs.

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