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1. What is my property zoned?

To find out the zoning of your property please visit the Parcel Query Tool. On the left hand side of the screen there is a column with options to select. Click the Zoning box and the zoning layer will display.

2. What are the permitted uses in each zone district? What will my zoning allow me to do on my property?

For permitted uses allowed in each zoning district, refer to Figure 3-2: The Land Use Matrix or Figure 3-3: Land Uses by District of the Summit County Land Use Development Code. If your property is zoned as a Planned Unit Development (PUD), see the list of PUDs. Call the Planning Department at 970-668-4200 if you have questions.

3. Can you answer zoning questions about a property located within an incorporated town?

The Summit County Planning Department does not have jurisdiction within the incorporated towns of the county, which include Blue River, Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Montezuma and Silverthorne. For zoning or land-use questions about properties in any of the towns, contact the town directly. 

Town of Breckenridge: 970-453-2251 

Town of Frisco: 970-668-5276 

Town of Silverthorne: 970-262-7300 

Town of Dillon: 970-468-2403 

Town of Blue River: 970-547-0545 

Town of Montezuma: townclerkmontezuma@gmail.com

4. What is the Planning Department’s role in regard to building permits?

The Building Inspection Department is your first point of contact for all Summit County building permits. You should submit all plans for permits to that department, unless directed otherwise by staff. Plans for building permits dropped off at other departments may cause a delay in the review and issuance of your permit.

Visit the Building Permits page to find out about review and submittal requirements. During the permitting process, the Building Department will refer all applicable building permit applications to the Planning Department for review and comment.

5. How do I file a complaint about trash, junk cars, illegal apartments, etc., on my neighbor’s property?

For violations regarding or related to zoning, animal keeping, home businesses, outdoor storage, or the accumulation of rubbish, the Summit County Code Enforcement Officer should be contacted directly at 970-668-4211.

Complaints about nuisances related to parking on public roads, trespassing, and noise violations should be filed directly with the Summit County Sheriff’s Office at 970-453- 2232.

More serious nuisances related to dilapidated buildings and structures posing a danger to public health and safety should be reported to the Summit County Building Inspection Department at 970-668-3170.

Violations that pose an immediate threat to health, safety and welfare, such as spills of hazardous materials, should be reported immediately by calling 911.

6. What projects are under review and how do I obtain application materials, plans, staff reports, etc?

Materials for meetings may be accessed on the Projects Under Review page .