FAQs • Town of Parker • CivicEngage

Do I need a Town approval or permit for my home improvement project?: Most home improvement projects require a Town approval, permit or both so you should consult with the Community Development Department. This is especially the case for interior home improvements like bathroom and kitchen upgrades, finished basements and additions. It also applies to improvement projects that require new or revised electric, plumbing and structural work. For more information, visit www.ParkerOnline.org/Building.

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HOA Resources - Building / Permits / Development

1. Where can I obtain information about building, planning and zoning in Town?: You may visit the Town of Parker website at www.ParkerOnline.org/CommunityDevelopment, call the Community Development Department at 303.841.1970 (Building) or 303.841.2332 (Planning), or visit the Community Development Department in person on the first floor of Town Hall.

2. My HOA says I need to provide a plan showing proposed improvements to my property. Where do I obtain a plot plan for this?: You may obtain a copy of the approved plot plan for your residential property from the Community Development Department. Please call 303.841.2332 for more information.

3. Do I need a Town approval or permit for my home improvement project?: Most home improvement projects require a Town approval, permit or both so you should consult with the Community Development Department. This is especially the case for interior home improvements like bathroom and kitchen upgrades, finished basements and additions. It also applies to improvement projects that require new or revised electric, plumbing and structural work. For more information, visit www.ParkerOnline.org/Building.

4. Do I need a Town approval or permit for a new deck, roofed patio, hot tub or pool?: Yes. For information, please contact the Building Division of the Community Development Department at 303.841.1970 or visit www.ParkerOnline.org/Building.

5. Do I need a Town approval or permit for adding/altering a fence, changing landscaping, removing trees, altering the tree lawn or installing new xeric landscaping?: Maybe, depending upon the types of alterations and/or improvements that are proposed. You should consult with the Community Development Department about whether Town approval or a permit is required. Please call 303.841.2332 or visit www.ParkerOnline.org/CommunityDevelopment for more information.

6. How do I learn about the Town process for home improvement projects and what is required for approval?: You may attend an in-person Homeowner Building Class at Town Hall, held quarterly, or schedule a meeting with Building Division staff at 303.841.1970.

7. I need a permit and assume my property is located the Town of Parker because of my Zip Code but would like to check. How do I verify this?: The U.S. Postal Service Zip Codes for the Town of Parker is large in terms of land area and includes property in the Town, unincorporated Douglas County and unincorporated Elbert County. You may check whether your property is located in the Town of Parker by using the Property Search tool on the Douglas County Assessor website at www.douglas.co.us/assessor, contacting the Town of Parker at 303.841.0353.

8. I would like to attend a Planning Commission meeting. When are they held?: Planning Commission meetings are held the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers at Town Hall. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, visit www.ParkerOnline.org/PlanningCommission.

9. How can I learn more about active development applications and projects in Town?: You may obtain this information through the Town of Parker's online Active Development Tour Map at www.ParkerOnline.org/Development.

10. Where can I learn more about parks and open space construction projects in Parker?: You can find more information about major Parks, Recreation and Open Space capital projects on the Parker Parks and Recreation Capital Projects webpage.