Planning Services

Overview


Planning Services facilitates and manages the city's development process. Staff from this department evaluate development proposals and report to the Planning Commission on subdivisions, zoning, special requests, and master plan updates. The department also works on short and long-term planning goals, special studies to support the needs of the city, and building permits and inspections.

All of these services work in unison to preserve and enhance quality of life in the City of Montrose.

A snapshot of our community provides a brief overview of how Montrose has developed over the past decade and how it is positioned for additional growth in the future.

Documents and Resources


Plans
The Comprehensive Plan, approved in 2008, is the city's primary long-term planning tool.
South Townsend Access Control Plan
Uncompahgre Riverway Master Plan

​Codes and Regulations

Applications and Permits




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  1. Building Inspection
  2. Community Development Achievement Awards
  3. Licenses & Permits
  4. Uncompahgre Riverway Master Plan
The Building Department, a division of the Community Development Department, issues building permits and provides plan checks and building inspection services for:
  • Drywall
  • Final issuance of certificates of occupancy
  • Heating and cooling
  • Insulation
  • Plumbing
  • Structural
A list of building permits issued by the city is published each month. 

Building Regulations


Building regulations for the City of Montrose are found in the following chapters of Title IV of the City of Montrose Municipal Code:
  • Chapter 1 - Building Regulations
  • Chapter 3 - Electrical Code
  • Chapter 9 - Housing Code
  • Chapter 12 - Mobile Home and Travel Home Regulations
  • Chapter 13 - Outdoor Lighting