A pre-application meeting is required before submittal of a formal land application and benefits the applicant by giving them the opportunity to present basic information to staff representatives from the Community Development, Public Works, and Fire Departments. The applicant will receive general comments on the feasibility of the plan, the process(es), submittal requirements and fees required to process and review the plan.

To request a pre-application meeting, applicants should log in to the Littleton eTRAKiT Portal. Staff will review the meeting request and schedule the pre-application meeting. Pre-Application meetings are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Meetings are held on Thursday mornings at either 8:45 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. and are limited to one hour. The applicant and the project contacts will receive an emailed meeting invitation with additional details regarding meeting location or instructions for a virtual meeting.

When are Neighborhood Meetings required?  

Neighborhood Meetings are required at two different times during the development review process. The first is prior to a formal application and the second is after staff’s first review comments have been received by the applicant . 

What Types of Applications require a neighborhood meeting?

• Amendment to the Future Land Use & Character Map
• Annexation 
• Conditional Use Permit
• Designation of Historic Landmarks & Districts
• Major Plan Amendment
• Master Development Plan 
• Rezoning or Zoning Map Amendment
• Site Plan
• Vacation of Street(s) 

What type of Public Notice is required? 

The only type of notice needed for a neighborhood meeting is a mailed notice which must be postmarked 10 days prior to the Neighborhood Meeting . City staff is responsible for creating and mailing the notice via United States Postal Service (USPS) to all addresses, units, and property owners located within 700 feet of the subject property. If a common interest association has over 10 units, then notification shall be sent to the association's designee. Applicants are responsible for payment of the postcards which is $0.30 per postcard as of October 1st, 2022, in addition to current first-class postage for a 5x7 card.

How do I schedule a Neighborhood Meeting? 

To schedule a Neighborhood Meeting, coordinate with your assigned City Planner or contact the Planner-on-Call at 303-734-8076 or DRT@littletongov.org. Staff will need to know the following details at least three weeks prior to the proposed meeting: 

• Date/Time of the Neighborhood Meeting (Staff will help avoid public hearing dates) 
• Meeting Location or Virtual Link 
• Proposed project location 
• A concise, one to two sentence, project description
• (Optional and Recommended) Project website with additional information 

What is required of applicants during and after a Neighborhood Meeting? 

Applicants are required to plan for an engaging neighborhood meeting that invites public input.  Suggested elements include but are not limited to 1) a project overview and general information about the application review process; 2) engage in an interactive question/answer period; 3) provide information on next steps and how to access project information. Applicants are encouraged to use a variety of interactive tools to increase engagement  such as surveys, polls, breakout rooms, etc. The applicant shall prepare a written summary of the meeting that includes a list of meeting attendees, a summary of attendee comments, and a follow up report identifying action items and/or modifications resulting from public input.   

Per Section 10-9-1.5(B)2. of the Unified Land Use Code (ULUC), Submittal Requirements are established by the Director of Community Development and are intended to guide applicants and give all similar project types and processes common formatting acceptable to the City of Littleton.

• Amendment to the Future Land Use and Character Map (contact Planning)
• Rezoning or Zoning Map Amendment
  
  

Submittal Requirements - Site Development and Use Permits

• Abbreviated Site Plan
• Conditional Use Permit
• Major Plan Amendment
• Master Development Plan - with Site Plan Details
• Master Development Plan - Conceptual
• Minor Plan Amendment
• Site Plan - Full
• Temporary Use Permit 
  
  

Submittal Requirements - Subdivisions

• Administrative Plat
• Condominium Plat
• Final Plat
• Preliminary Plat
• Technical Corrections to a Plat
  
  

Submittal Requirements - Relief, Appeals, & Interpretations

• Administrative Adjustment
• Appeal of Administrative Decision
• Floodplain Variance
• Variance
• Written Interpretation
  
  

Submittal Requirements - Historic Preservation Applications

• Certificate of Appropriateness
• Certificate of Demolition
• Certificate of Economic Hardship
• Designation of Historic Landmarks and Districts

Zoning Permit Applications

• Amplified Sound Ordinance and Permit Application (on eTRAKiT)
• Group Home Application (please call 303-734-8076)
• Home Occupations Application (on eTRAKiT)
• Sign Permit (on eTRAKiT)
• Special Temporary Sign Permit 
• Temporary Use Permit (on eTRAKiT)

• Other Permit Center Applications & Forms

Wireless Communication Facilities

Application for Wireless Communication Facilities (WCF) for eTRAKiT

• WCF Application Submittal Checklist

• Small Cell Design Criteria Supplement

• Commercial Wireless Communication
       - EFR Screening Form

  Non-eligible facilities may require additional submittal materials as required by §10-16 in the City Zoning Regulations.
  Pre-Application Meetings are not required for submittal of WCF applications.

Public Hearing/Legal Notice Forms & Guidelines 

• Public Notice Posting Instructions and Affidavits
• Adjacent Property Owner Lookup Guide
• Public Hearing Presentation Guidelines for Applicants
• Public Hearing Procedures and Citizens Guide to City Council Meetings
• Meeting Videos & Agendas / Virtual Meetings - Viewing and Participation Options