Development Application Guidance and Standards

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Land Use Application Information

  • The Superior Development Application Standards (SDAS) listed below describe the submittal documents required for each type of Development Application identified under Article II of the Land Use Code, located at Chapter 16 of the Superior Municipal Code. The requirements are specific to each type of proposal.  Application forms can be downloaded from the Current Planning webpage or obtained at the Town Hall front desk or by telephone request (303-499-3675, ext. 116).

Note that Building Permit applications (including those for Signs, Site Disturbance and Utility Construction) are submitted using the Community Core building permit software. For more information about Building Permit requirements, please visiting the Permit Guidance webpage.

  • Design Standards for different types of developments are specified in various Articles of the Land Use Code (LUC) or in the site-specific Planned Development documents, which can be found under Development Projects section of the Current Planning website. Submittal documents required for various development applications must reference and incorporate the design standards of Articles XVII through XXVIII of the LUC as appropriate.
  • Vested Rights procedures for approved documents are detailed in Article XII of the Land Use Code. Applicants need to refer to this Article for direction.

  • Recording Documents: Upon final approval of a development application, various documents and maps will need to be signed by the applicant and signed and recorded by the Town Clerk. The Clerk and the Manager will identify the documents for recording. Mylars of the identified maps will be required to be produced and original signatures placed on them. Copies of these maps will also need to be produced electronically and stored as directed by the Town. Applicants need to consult with Staff regarding this phase of the approval process.

The Superior Development Application Standards (SDAS)

Certification Requirements & Forms
Pre-Application
Rezoning
Special Use Permit
Conditional Use Permit
Temporary Use Permit
Subdivision-Final Plat
Site Development Plan (SDP)
Planned Development (PD)
Final Development Plan (FDP)
Lot Line Adjustment
Subdivision Exemption
Annexation
Vacation of Plat, Street, Alley, ROW or Easement
Historic Designation
Variances