Community Development Department

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The Community Development Department is comprised of three inter-related divisions that coordinate services for development activities in the City of Fruita. The three divisions are Planning and Zoning, Neighborhood Services (previously known as Code Compliance), and the Building Division. 

The Community Development Department assists in all planning services including subdivision and conditional use permit applications, planning clearances, sign permits, fence permits, zoning inquiries, annexations, long range planning, as well as building permits and building inspections in the City of Fruita.  The Community Development Department is located at 325 E Aspen Ave., Fruita, CO 81521; (970) 858-0786; Fax: (970) 858-0210

A Vision for Fruita

“The City of Fruita values quality of place. It’s an inclusive city, with a small-town feel and vibrant downtown, surrounded by public lands. People love to live, work, and play in Fruita because the City facilitates community, safe neighborhoods, family-friendly events, and walking and biking. The City governs in a way that’s responsive to its citizens and prioritizes high-impact services and projects. Fruita fosters a fun and funky ambiance around the arts, agriculture, and recreation.” 
(Plan Vision, Fruita In Motion: Plan Like a Local Comprehensive Plan)

 

Applying for a Permit

The Community Development Department is proud to introduce an all electronic permit software program that will allow homeowners, small businesses, contractors, and DIY'ers to submit building permits online. The online software will also allow for the ability to request inspections. 

First time? Visit Cloudpermit to sign up for an account. Cloudpermit is the software solution the City uses to manage permit-related information.

Cloudpermit allows the City to streamline the review process for building permits. You must create an account in Cloudpermit in order to submit a building permit.