The Community Development (Planning) Department helps realize the vision of the community as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. This is accomplished by implementing the requirements of the City of Salida Land Use and Development Code and supporting the City Council and the Boards/Commissions tasked with making land use decisions and recommendations. Salida partners with Chaffee County Development Services to issue building permits and inspect new construction for conformance with Salida development standards and building safety codes. Our focus is on protecting Salida’s small-city character, our natural environment, and our sense of community, while ensuring a healthy economy and housing opportunities for our local workforce.
Community Development Core Services:
- Processing and reviewing land use applications for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code.
- Working with Chaffee County Development Services to review and issue building permits and inspect new construction in conformance with City development standards and building safety codes;
- Facilitating long-range planning efforts, including creating and updating various plans such as the Comprehensive Plan, Highway Corridor Improvement Plans, Regional Transportation Plans, and Area Master Plans;
- Reviewing and issuing sign permits, temporary vending permits, and other permit types;
- Providing analysis and recommendations to Commissions and City Council in regard to new developments and subdivisions;
- Coordinating economic development activities within the City and encouraging the development of strategies that maintain and enhance the long-term economic vitality of the City;
- Grant-writing for support of planning and project efforts;
- Public education regarding a variety of planning-related matters;
- Coordinating with other local government partners on applicable land-use and housing issues;
- Promoting and pursuing affordable and attainable workforce housing opportunities.