Current Updates:

  The Community Development Department has updated its office hours. 

Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Please note that the office will be closed for lunch from
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. daily.

Fridays: Appointment Only

Appointments must be scheduled 24 hours in advance 

Application Review Times:

Due to a high volume of building permit and planning applications, our plan review time is longer than usual. Design Review Board applications will receive an email notification directly from planning staff when their application is up for review. 

2024 Code Adoption:

On Oct. 1, 2024, the Vail Town Council approved the adoption of the 2024 editions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Fire Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Existing Building Code, and the 2023 Edition of the National Electrical Code, with amendments. These codes will be applicable to all permits submitted to the Town on or after Jan. 1, 2025. Click here for more information. 

 Please review the webinar recording from Jan. 8, 2025.

Community Development facilitates the long-range planning, development review services and permitting and inspection services that support the implementation of Vail’s vision.

Standards of Service

• Ensure the continued excellence of the built environment through the consistent administration of high-quality design and development standards.
• Provide a reasonable level of public health, safety, and general welfare through the administration of minimum construction codes and standards.
• Deliver exceptional permitting, plan review and inspection services to all clientele and projects, no matter the size or complexity. 

Mission Statement

“The work of every Community Development Department employee positively reinforces the goal of providing exceptional community development services to all our customers. We do this with absolute dependability, reliability, credibility and trust as our guide.”

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