Community Development

Mission

The mission of the Community Development Department (CDD) of Frisco, Colorado is to enhance quality of life, promote sustainable development and environmental stewardship, and encourage compatible building design throughout the Frisco community.

CDD strives to serve the community and guide the physical development of Frisco to meet present and future needs of its community members in ways that promote good civic design, convenience, health, safety, efficiency and economy. The Building and Planning Divisions of CDD are the front line resources to assist customers in obtaining various permits for development as well as to provide zoning information on properties. CDD is committed to:

  • Providing professional, efficient customer service
  • Promoting greater understanding of the Town’s building and zoning codes
  • Finding practical and reasonable solutions

Meeting with Staff

Frisco Town Hall, where the CDD Planning Division staff is located, is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and Friday from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Appointments are encouraged so our customers’ expectations are met at a time that is convenient for them and to ensure the relevant staff are available for a meeting.

  • To make an appointment for planning needs, please contact Kimberly Jackson, Planner I, at 970-668-9131 or by email.
  • To make an appointment for building permit needs, please contact Kara Fine, Contracted Permit Technician with Comprehensive Building Code Services, LLC, at 303-910-2966 or by email
  • If you know the name or position of the person you are trying to contact, please go to the townwide staff directory for their contact information.

Online Permit Applications

The Town of Frisco Community Development Department is committed to working with our building community and homeowners to provide modern, efficient ways to submit both Planning and Building permit applications, which can now be submitted online through our CommunityCore software.

How to Apply for Building & Planning Permits Online

Projects that Require Permits

  • New building construction
  • Additions, alterations, and repairs to existing buildings (including re-roofing a structure, replacing window or door units and re-siding a commercial or multi-family structure)
  • Repairs, alterations, removal, or replacement of any electrical, fuel-gas, mechanical, or plumbing system (fireplaces, furnaces, boilers, addition of hot tubs)
  • Change in use or occupancy of existing buildings
  • Moving existing buildings
  • Demolition of buildings
  • BLDG-IRC (International Residential Code)
  • BLDG-IBC (International Building Code)

  • Administrative Site Plan
  • Banner
  • Conditional Use
  • Final Plat
  • Grading Permit
  • Minor Site Plan
  • Major Site Plan
  • Outdoor Commercial Establishment (OCE)
  • Property Vacation
  • Sign Permit
  • Variance
  • Wetlands Disturbance
Fourth Avenue at night with lights across the intersection

Planning Division

The Planning division processes and reviews everything from sign and banner permits, to deck and hot tub additions, to large scale, multi-family and commercial developments. 

Main Street Frisco looking east in the morning with the Frisco clock and some snow cover

Permit Application Process

The Town of Frisco uses an online application tool for building and planning applications. CommunityCore streamlines the application process and allows users to make permit fee payments, request inspections, track application status, as well as obtain permit documents online.

Main Street and Fifth Avenue

Building Division: Permits & Plan Review

The building division and process are designed to ensure that projects meet minimum standards for safeguarding health, safety, property, and public welfare. The process includes reviewing designs and plans for compliance, issuing permits, inspecting new construction, and issuing certificates of occupancy.

Frisco Main Street at Fifth Avenue in winter

Short-Term Rentals in Frisco

Anyone renting their Frisco property, or seeking to rent a property in Frisco for less than a consecutive thirty-day period, is required to have a short-term rental license and must follow the Town’s regulations for short-term rentals (STR).

Peak One Neighborhood with three moose grazing in a community garden bed

Workforce & Affordable Housing

Frisco Town Council has identified affordable workforce housing as one of their top three priorities. The Town offers several programs for the workforce to take advantage of when purchasing a home and is completing several workforce rental projects to house local employees.