DOLA is excited to release the first draft of the Vital Landscapes and Resources Planning Guide. We are looking for input from local governments and regional entities on the Planning Guide, which is a step by step practical guide for planning staff, planning commissioners, local government officials, and the public to consider during the comprehensive plan update process in Colorado communities.
Please review the Draft Planning Guide and provide input using our feedback form (deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025).
Background
As part of Senate Bill 24-174, DOLA is developing the Vital Landscapes and Resources Report, which will fulfill DOLA’s mandate to prepare a ’Natural Lands and Agricultural Interjurisdictional Opportunities Report‘ by December 31, 2025. The Planning Guide will be accompanied by a Report that will go to the General Assembly to document the process and a toolbox that provides additional details of tools used throughout the Planning Guide).
In addition to the Vital Landscapes and Resources Report, SB24-174 requires DOLA to create a Strategic Growth Report (due October 30, 2025). Learn more about both reports on our Statewide Reports page. Thank you to everyone who has contributed feedback so far to help shape these important documents.
Please review the Draft Planning Guide and provide input using our feedback form (deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025).
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