Estes Valley Planning Area

Welcome! Information about the Estes Valley Planning Area. 

The purpose of this page is to provide information about planning and development activity within the Estes Valley portion of Larimer County. This resource is intended to help residents, property owners, and other interested parties stay informed about land use regulations, adopted plans, and current development proposals.

On this page, you will find links to key documents, including area-specific plans, applicable sections of the Land Use Code, and other relevant resources that guide development in the Estes Valley. You can also access the Active Cases Map to view current applications, track project status, and learn more about proposed development in the area.

Whether you are researching a property, following a specific project, or simply staying informed, this page serves as a central hub for planning-related information in the Estes Valley Planning Area.

Active Planning Applications Map
Larimer Engage Homepage
Land Use Code
Short-term Rental Information

FAQs

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  1. What is the difference between the Town of Estes Park and the Estes Valley Planning Area?

    Town of Estes Park
    This is an incorporated municipality with its own local government. The Town has authority over things like zoning, development review, utilities, and municipal services within its town limits. Decisions are made by the Town Board and administered by Town staff.

    Estes Valley Planning Area
    This is a broader, unincorporated planning area in Larimer County that surrounds (and includes) the Town. Larimer County has jurisdiction over land use in the unincorporated portions of the Estes Valley Planning Area. 

    In practice, the Estes Valley Planning Area exists because the Town and County recognize that development in the surrounding valley still affects the community as a whole.