Welcome to the Commerce City Community Development home page. This page outlines each step in the development process from annexation to building permit issuance. Whether you are planning a large-scale development project, expanding an existing business, or further developing your property, Commerce City is committed to working collaboratively with you to make the development process as easy as possible.

We look forward to working together to make your project a success.

eTRAKiT Customer Portal

 All land use and building permit applications for properties in Commerce City must be submitted in the eTRAKiT Customer Portal. To begin your application for a project or permit please visit c3gov.com/eTRAKiT 

For step-by-step instructions on how to submit for a project or permit please review the User Guide within this link – Submitting on eTRAKiT

For more details on the project types, submittal, requirements, and timelines please find the corresponding Facts-to-Know document in the Facts-to-Know Library: View our Facts-to-Know Library

Review Timeline for Projects and Permits

Commerce City Community Development operates on a 3-2-1 review timeline for all projects and permits:

  • 3 weeks for the first round of review
  • 2 weeks for the second round of review
  • 1 week for all subsequent reviews

*Please note that these timelines can vary based on the quality of the submittals

Development Process

Below are links to each step in the development process. For more information on each step please follow the link and review the corresponding Facts-to-Know document:

1. Pre-Application Meetings

2. Land Use Approvals

3. Development Fees/Impact Fees

4. Land Use Standards

  • Includes zone district standards for: Single-family detached, Multi-family, Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural and Public/Institutional Development Standards
    • Special Use Permits
      • Includes: Conditional Use Permits, Use-by-permits, Condition Compliance, Marijuana Uses

5. Special Districts

  • Includes: water, fire, schools, Metro Districts, GIDs

6. Civil Plan Approval

  • Includes: Grading permits, Right-of-Way permits, Drainage and Stormwater Drainage Design info

7. Building Permits

  • Includes: Permitting processes, Building Inspections, etc.

Sign Posting and Recording Process

Procedures for sign postings and recording of documents have also been updated. Please review the following documents for instructions:

Sign Posting Process
Sign Posting Affidavit
Recording Process

Engineering Third Party Case Review

In response to the COVID-19 situation and the ongoing increase in development activity at the City, the Engineering Division has updated the process to allow for third party reviews of engineering items (civil sheets, construction sets, land use plans) in conjunction with a Land Use Application submitted through the Community Development Department. Please follow the instructions outlined below and reach out to the Engineering Division at 303-289-8150 with any questions.

Engineering Third Party Case Review Application Overview 
(added Jan. 2022)
Engineering Third Party Case Review Application 
(added Jan. 2022)

Private Activity Bond Allocation Process

The Private Activity Bond program funds privately developed projects, and projects eventually pay back the loan and the investors with interest. Because this tool is becoming more popular, the City is moving from a first come first served process to an application process for the assignment or issuance of this tax exempt bond capacity. Please review the attached document for submittal timing and guidelines. Questions may be addressed to Jordan Roberts at jroberts@c3gov.com.

Private Activity Bonds Process Policy (Applications/proposals are due April 1)