How do I find the public hearing schedule for an environmental review?

Search the Community Planning and Development calendar and project notices; the official department page posts hearing dates and agenda materials.

Can I submit written comments before the hearing?

Yes. Public notice will give a deadline and submission method for written comments; follow the instructions in the notice to ensure the record includes your comments.

What happens after a hearing?

The hearing record is considered by the decisionmaker; decisions may include conditions or approvals, and there may be an appeal period defined by the controlling ordinance or permit rules.

Denver Environmental Review Public Hearings - Calendar

Environmental Protection Colorado 3 Minutes Read · published February 07, 2026

Public Hearing Calendar & How It Works

In Denver, Colorado the city posts public hearing dates for environmental reviews that affect land use, permits, and city bylaws. For project-specific calendars, agendas, and notice procedures consult the Community Planning and Development office page for official schedules and submission rules Community Planning and Development^[1]. Notices typically explain the scope of the review, hearing date, time, location or virtual instructions, and how to submit written or oral comments.

Public hearing notices list deadlines for written comments and how to access materials.

Penalties & Enforcement

Enforcement of environmental requirements and related city bylaws in Denver is administered by the relevant city departments, primarily Community Planning and Development and Denver Environmental Health depending on the subject matter. Specific fines and monetary penalties for noncompliance with environmental review requirements are not specified on the cited page and must be checked in the controlling code sections or department enforcement policies.^[1]

Fines: not specified on the cited page; consult applicable code sections or enforcement notices.
Escalation: first, repeat, and continuing offence procedures not specified on the cited page.
Non-monetary sanctions: stop-work orders, corrective conditions, mitigation requirements, or referral to court are possible depending on the violation.
Enforcer: Community Planning and Development (primary contact) and Denver Environmental Health for health-related issues; complaints and inspections begin through department intake.
Appeals/reviews: appeal routes and time limits vary by ordinance or permit type and are defined in the controlling code or hearing notice; time limits are not specified on the cited page.

If you receive a notice of violation, follow the appeal deadlines exactly to preserve rights.

Applications & Forms

Project review and hearing-related submittals normally require specific application forms and project materials filed with Community Planning and Development. The cited department page lists submission procedures but does not publish every form on that page; where a form name or fee is not shown, it is not specified on the cited page.^[1]

Typical forms: project application, environmental review checklist, site plans (specific form names and numbers not specified on the cited page).
Fees: variable by permit and application type; fees are listed with each application form or fee schedule, not fully listed on the cited page.
Deadlines: public notice will state comment deadlines and hearing dates; exact timing depends on the project notice.

Action Steps

Check the agency calendar for the official hearing date and agenda.
Download and complete the required application or comment form referenced in the notice.
Contact Community Planning and Development for submission instructions and technical questions.
Attend the hearing or submit written comments by the stated deadline to preserve appeal rights.

FAQ

How do I find the public hearing schedule for an environmental review?: Search the Community Planning and Development calendar and project notices; the official department page posts hearing dates and agenda materials.^[1]
Can I submit written comments before the hearing?: Yes. Public notice will give a deadline and submission method for written comments; follow the instructions in the notice to ensure the record includes your comments.
What happens after a hearing?: The hearing record is considered by the decisionmaker; decisions may include conditions or approvals, and there may be an appeal period defined by the controlling ordinance or permit rules.

How-To

Locate the project notice on the Community Planning and Development calendar and review the hearing agenda and materials.
Prepare a concise written comment or presentation focused on environmental impacts, mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
Submit written comments by the published deadline or register to speak at the hearing per the notice instructions.
Attend the hearing (in person or virtually) and provide oral comments if allowed.
If you disagree with the decision, follow the appeal instructions and file within the time limit stated in the decision notice.

Key Takeaways

Official hearing schedules and submission rules are published by Community Planning and Development.
Deadlines and required forms vary by project; check the notice carefully.

Help and Support / Resources

[1] City of Denver - Community Planning and Development official page