The Community Development Department is available by appointment only.

• COs and Building Permits (including mechanical, plumbing, hot tub, window and fireplace): buildinginfo@silverthorne.org or (970) 262-7360
• Inspections and Building Code Questions: buildinginspection@summitcountyco.gov or (970) 668-3170
• Sign & Banner Permits: buildinginfo@silverthorne.org or (970) 262-7360
• Planning & Zoning: planning@silverthorne.org or (970) 262-7360
• Workforce Housing:  Find lots of helpful information and contact information on our Workforce Housing page
• Code Enforcement/Complaints: planning@silverthorne.org or (970) 262-7360
• Sustainability: Kristi D'Agati, Sustainability Coordinator, at kdagati@silverthorne.org or (970) 262-7349.

Governing Documents

• Development Code (Town Code Chapter 4)
• Use Schedule

Comprehensive Plan 

• 2022 Silverthorne Comprehensive Plan 
• Comprehensive Plan Chapter 1 - Introduction 
• Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2 - Silverthorne Today 
• Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3 - Community Vision 
• Comprehensive Plan Chapter 4 - Goals and Policies 
• Comprehensive Plan Chapter 5 - Implementation 
• Comprehensive Plan Appendices
• Design Districts Map
• Future Land Use Map 
• Future Land Use Map: Focused 
• Three-Mile Area Map

Strategic and Master Plans

• Parks Open Space and Trails Master Plan (POST)
• Blue River Trail Master Plan
• Transportation Master Plan
• Strategic Housing Plan
• Urban Renewal Plan
• Build Out Analysis
• Sustainability Strategic Plan

Community Profile 

Town of Silverthorne 2025 Community Profile 

Planning Commission

The Silverthorne Town Council appoints up to nine Planning Commission members with overlapping three-year terms and up to two alternates who are appointed annually, to review all land use development proposals.

The Planning Commission meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers of the Silverthorne Town Hall, 601 Center Circle.

Community Development Staff