Permits & licensing in Colorado local government
What Colorado city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,008 Colorado meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Colorado with the most permits & licensing activity
- Larimer County, CO (69)
- Grand Junction, CO (69)
- Huerfano County, CO (54)
- Pueblo County, CO (52)
- Garfield County, CO (39)
- Greeley, CO (34)
- Delta County, CO (31)
- Chaffee County, CO (29)
- Arvada, CO (28)
- Cortez, CO (27)
- Colorado Springs, CO (26)
- Breckenridge, CO (25)
Latest matching meetings
Board will hear appeal on well stress test rule for a new ADU
The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal of a Director’s determination that requires a well stress test for a proposed additional dwelling unit. The appeal challenges the code interpretation used in the original decision. No other agenda items are listed beyond this placeholder.
Board of County Commissioners to review Boogie on the Hill event permit
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a land use hearing to discuss one public item. The meeting focuses on a special event permit application.
Local Licensing Authority to hear hotel license transfer and new beer & wine requests
The Local Licensing Authority will hear a request to transfer a hotel and restaurant license to Quadrant Longmont LLC and consider a new beer and wine license for Tingus Restaurant Group. The body will also approve a special event permit for the Longmont Community Foundation.
Local Licensing Authority to consider Three Rackets meeting application
The Broomfield Local Licensing Authority will first vote on the minutes from its July 8, 2026 meeting. It will then discuss a business item labeled "Three Rackets Meeting (Redacted B&W Application)." The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.
Cannabis Licensing Authority to review license renewal and ownership transfer
The Cannabis Licensing Authority is meeting to review a license renewal and a transfer of ownership. The body will consider applications for two specific business locations.
Liquor Licensing Authority to review license renewals and special event permits
The Liquor Licensing Authority is meeting to consider seven license renewal applications. The body will also review a request to modify the premises of Trail Life Brewing and a special event permit for a CMU Athletics event.
Town Council to consider Comcast cable television permit renewal
The Town Council will hold a second reading for an ordinance regarding Comcast's cable television system permit. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and liquor license applications.
Evans City Council to consider mail ballot election for November 2026
The City Council will discuss authorizing a mail ballot election for the November 3, 2026 municipal election. The body is also considering updates to animal control and automated vehicle identification regulations.
Board will approve June 16 minutes and agenda, and review consent calendars
The Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Authority will approve the minutes from its June 16, 2026 meeting and adopt the agenda for the July 21, 2026 session. It will consider consent calendar items for liquor, marijuana, and tobacco licenses. No public hearing or transfer of ownership applications are scheduled. The…
Town to disconnect property from municipal boundaries
The Kiowa Board of Trustees will consider disconnecting real property from the town's boundaries and supporting a scholarship program for high school seniors. The meeting will also include a public hearing on a liquor license and a work session on traffic study results.
Huerfano County Commissioners to review land purchase and water permit
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider a contract to buy and sell Lot 202 Rio Cucharas. The body will also review a bulk water permit and appoint a member to the Tourism Board.
Delta County Commissioners to review bridge analysis and liquor license renewals
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the Lockhart Bridge Alternative Analysis and consider two liquor license renewals. The meeting includes a presentation on the Semi Annual Report from the County Treasurer and a review of Human Services financials.
City Council to consider police vehicle lease and new liquor license
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license for LaGree’s Canon Market. The body will also consider the second reading of an ordinance for police vehicle leasing and approve several software renewals.
Council approves final plat for Bear Trail Homesites subdivision
The Winter Park Town Council will consider several development agreements, a zoning ordinance amendment, and special use permits. Items include approvals of development improvements agreements for two subdivisions, a first‑reading amendment to the Unified Development Code, and public hearings on a mobile vending…
New hotel and restaurant liquor license for Longhorn Steakhouse considered
The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority will discuss several license matters, including a transfer of ownership for Flame Liquor and a new beer and wine license for Chipotle Mexican Grill. The primary item is a hearing on a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for RARE Hospitality International's Longhorn…
City reviews multiple new liquor and beer license applications
The Division 2 board will hold a hearing on July 17, 2026 to consider several applications for new liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses. Applicants include restaurants, hotels, a fuel station, and a market at various addresses in Colorado Springs. Members of the public may appear to support or oppose each…
Liquor Licensing Authority to review license transfers and compliance
The Liquor Licensing Authority is holding a virtual hearing to discuss several liquor license matters. The body will consider ownership transfers for two businesses and review compliance and status for multiple other establishments.
Liquor license application for Garibaldi Mexican Bistro
The Englewood Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Authority is meeting to consider a new liquor license application. The body will review a request for a Hotel/Restaurant Liquor License.
Board to vote on land use code amendments for natural medicine and nonconforming lots
The San Miguel County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to amend the land use code for natural medicine businesses and nonconforming lots. They will also vote on a vacation of lot lines at Lawson Hill PUD and a special event liquor license for the Telluride Rotary…
Local Licensing Authority to review liquor licenses and a complaint
The Local Licensing Authority will hold public hearings regarding two liquor license applications and one verified complaint. The body will also conduct training on neighborhood boundaries.
Board to discuss grant applications and annexation
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will discuss grant applications and potential annexation of property at 1975 Legacy Circle. The meeting will also cover liquor store licensing and management reports.
Town board to consider enacting Stage 2 fire restrictions
The Paonia Town Board will hold a public hearing on transferring a hotel & restaurant liquor license from EDFOODYO LLC (dba NIDO) to Sweet Pea Kitchen LLC (dba The Pig and the Pea) at 201 Grand Avenue. The board will also consider appointments to vacant seats, a staff recommendation on RFP 2026-01 for the Western Loop…
Commissioners to consider $590K conservation easement for Slate Creek property
The board will vote on two Purchase of Development Rights projects: final funding of $235,000 for the Dyer Property and $590,104 for the Slate Creek conservation easement. They will also discuss a response to proposed oil and gas lease offerings on U.S. Forest Service lands and consider electing the 1908/25% Act…
Public hearing for Cimarron Ridge PUD; support letter for affordable housing project
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a combined Preliminary/Final Development Plan for the Cimarron Ridge Planned Unit Development (PUD). They will also consider a support letter for the River Walk Affordable Rentals Project, a cooperative law enforcement agreement with the US Forest…
New tavern application for Lakehouse Grill to be considered
The board will hold a public hearing on a new tavern application for JOJA, LLC dba Lakehouse Grill. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as Secure Rural Schools fund allocation, an easement agreement for airport utilities, and a resolution releasing $57,037.86 from the School Park Fund. The decision…
Cortez City Council discusses airport projects, liquor licenses, and city policies
The City Council will consider several liquor license renewals and new applications. The agenda also includes various municipal contracts for airport maintenance, park master planning, and recreation center repairs.
$1.6M grant for Equitable TOD plan along Federal BRT Corridor
The committee will vote on approving a $1.6 million grant agreement with HNTB for consultant services to develop the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Implementation Plan for the Federal BRT Corridor, covering Districts 1, 2, 3, and 7. A briefing from the Denver Permitting Office on operational updates will also…
City Council considers $15.7 M federal transit grant and major stormwater contract
The Pueblo City Council will vote on multiple construction contracts, including a $412,573.65 stormwater improvement at Pikes Peak Park and several emergency sewer repairs. It will also consider several ordinances, notably a $15,687,944 U.S. Department of Transportation grant for transit projects and an ordinance…
Burlington City Council discusses budget calendar and liquor license renewal
The City Council will review the 2027 Budget Calendar and a May financial report. The agenda also includes a liquor license renewal for The Dish Room and a special event permit for the Burlington Wrestling Association.
Board considers revoking CUP for Woods Property at 10180 West US 24
The Teller County Board of Adjustment is meeting to discuss a Notice of CUP (Conditional Use Permit) Revocation for the Woods Property/Homes Tract located at 10180 West US 24 in Divide. This is the only substantive item on the special-meeting agenda.
City to discuss affordable housing code updates and revocable permit changes
The Affordable Housing Code Task Force will meet to discuss current assignments and pending recommendations. The group will also review completed items, including a legal analysis regarding revocable permits.
Board to consider Ordinance 794 sales tax increase ballot question
The Board of Trustees will discuss updates from the Montezuma County Commission and Southwest Health Systems, then move to several agenda items. These include renewal of Straydog LLC dba Moondog Café's retail liquor license, a public hearing on Millies Mancos LLC's retail liquor license application, Ordinance 794…
Board will discuss a fee agreement for Shepherd Solar and several resolutions
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will consider a proposed fee agreement for Shepherd Solar, a resolution to apply the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code in unincorporated fire districts, and a resolution on the Abandoned Property Policy. A public hearing will be held for a special event liquor permit for…
Council to hold public hearing on final plat for Rendezvous at Winter Park subdivision
The Winter Park Town Council will convene in closed executive sessions to discuss affordable housing property acquisition, economic development incentives, and legal advice. The public meeting resumes at 5:30 p.m. with a town hall meeting for public comment, followed by public hearings on special event permits, a new…
Decision on Three Rackets liquor license application
The Local Licensing Authority will consider approving the minutes from June 25 and discuss a business item regarding an application from Three Rackets.
Council to consider a new liquor license for Cattlemen's Cafe at 729 San Juan St.
The Town Council will decide whether to grant a hotel and restaurant liquor license to Cattlemen's Cafe at 729 San Juan Street. The council will also approve updates to the Intergovernmental Agreement with Archuleta County concerning tourism department staffing and the Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board. Ordinance 1035…
Committee to set max STR licenses linked to zoning classifications
The Paonia Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee will discuss capping the number of short-term rental licenses and tying those limits to specific zoning classifications (C-1, C-2, R-1, R-2, R-3, E-1) and parking requirements. They will also review results from the June 2 meeting, including definitions of single-room STRs…
Resolution supporting Jake's Park agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
The Board will hold a public hearing on designating 401 N. Main St. as a Gunnison County Historic Landmark, consider land-use changes including a subdivision and boundary line adjustment, and vote on a resolution supporting an agreement for Jake's Park. The consent agenda includes over $1.6 million in grant…
Board to hold public hearing on conditional use permit for Schware
The board will consider a conditional use permit (LU-26-000109) for the Schware property during a public hearing. Other action items include a letter of support for the Spanish Peaks Outdoor Coalition and approval of July vendor runs. The consent agenda includes meeting minutes, and correspondence covers a…
Liquor Authority to consider two new liquor license applications
The Douglas County Liquor Authority will meet to consider a beer and wine license for Woodhouse Spa in Castle Pines and an entertainment facility license for The Magic Manor. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and standard procedural items.