Planning Department

Planning Department Mission Statement

The Planning staff is responsible for creating, reviewing, and administering plans and studies that provide a framework for the future of Berthoud. The team pursued this by developing comprehensive plans, specialized planning studies, and interacting with local citizens, stakeholders, and elected officials. Staff also performs the day-to-day functions which promote the desirable community envisioned by those plans and studies. These functions include reviewing applications, managing development review requests, pursuing code violations, reviewing zoning text and map amendments, administering irrigation and water dedication requirements, and serving as Staff to the Planning Commission and Town Board on development-related matters.

Comprehensive Plan

The Town of Berthoud's 2021 Comprehensive Plan update is the guiding document for accomplishing community planning objectives for many years. The plan lays out the community's core values and outlines goals and objectives for the Town to achieve in the coming years. View the 2021 Berthoud Comprehensive Plan (PDF).