Welcome to the Community Development Department. We invite you to visit our services and programs designed to benefit residents, neighborhoods, employers, and job-seekers of the City of Westminster.
The Community Development Department plays one of the biggest roles in assuring Westminster remains a livable, competitive and sustainable City well into the 21st century. Accomplishing this takes wise planning and efficient service.The Department works closely with other City departments, the City Manager's Office and the City Commissions in establishing and carrying out goals that will preserve Westminster's quality of life.
The community development department is responsible for providing services in land use controls, building construction regulation, code enforcement, administration, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, redevelopment and low/moderate income housing.
Building Division ensures the health and welfare of the residents and the businesses by providing services in issuance of building permits and business licenses. The services include helping applicants through the process in an expeditious manner while upholding safety laws and City regulations. The Building Division staff is available to meet with you and answer your questions at any stage of your project. Building Division also provides educational presentations to business groups and associations.
Westminster Code Enforcement staff work to ensure that codes and standards, established by you, the community of Westminster, are met. It is also our committment to work in partnership to ensure neighborhoods and property values are preserved and maintained through the enforcement of the City’s Municipal Code.
Code Enforcement Officers examine properties either in response to a complaint or as part of an on-going proactive program. Businesses or property owners not in compliance are given an opportunity to correct the violations voluntarily. However, failure to comply with the Municipal Code can result in fines and legal action. It is our goal to educate and work cooperatively with the residents and businesses of the community we serve, in order to meet the community’s standards and create a pleasant quality of life for everyone in Westminster.
The Planning Division is involved in a wide range of activities, from the physical development of the city to complex policy and research activities.The Division also advises the City’s Planning Commission and City Council on various topics, including architecture/design, environmental analysis, and land use.A central part of the Planning Division’s role is implementing the City’s comprehensive general plan and zoning ordinance.
The City of Westminster implemented home improvement assistance programs to serve low to moderate-income homeowners.The goals of the programs are to: improve the quality of life; preserve the quality of neighborhoods; promote home ownership pride; and, preserve and enhance property values.
construction regulation, code enforcement, administration, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, redevelopment and low/moderate income housing. 
