The easiest way to determine your zoning is to download the Official Zoning map from the General Information page and find your parcel. If you can’t tell which is yours, feel free to call Town hall at 464-5602.

This depends on what your property is zoned. Once you know, take a look at the ‘Permitted Use Chart’ which can be downloaded from the General Information page. Use the chart to find your land use zone and scroll down to see all the land uses which contain a ‘P’ for permitted or a ‘C’ for conditional use. Please note that even permitted uses need to undergo review from the Town Planning Department.

That depends on the land use zone you’re in. Once you know, take a look at the Dimensional Standards chart for your zone on the General Information page.

The best way to get started is to investigate the requirements for your proposed development in the ‘Land Development Code’ or the more user friendly ‘Administrative Handbook on Land Use’. Both of these can be downloaded from the General Information page. When you’re ready to set an appointment or if you have any questions call the town planner at 464-5602

Both. You’ll need a Planning Clearance from the Town of Palisade before securing any building permit from Mesa County.

Generally speaking, fences, sheds and other similar structures or expansions do not need a survey. Commercial projects, new homes or anywhere there is uncertainty needs to be surveyed. Remember, getting a survey protects YOU.

The Town does have design standards for siding, fence composition, front porch requirements, roof pitch, garage placement and others. The ‘Considerations for Review’ box on your Planning Clearance Application should contain most, but take a look at the Administrative Handbook on Land Use for more detail about design standards for your proposal (available on the General Information page).

That depends on the extent of your project. Many projects are reviewed by the Town Planner and other town staff. Larger projects require the review and decision by the town Planning Commission. The largest project which involve the vesting of development rights are reviewed by the Town Board of Trustees. For an overview, look at the ‘Summary of Review Authority’ link on the General Information page.

The Town has every interest in helping you complete your project in a way which will benefit you and the Town. We are ready to work with you, however, if you feel as though your project has been unfairly denied please make an appearance at a Planning Commission meeting or present yourself before the Town Board of Trustees. Constructive comments and ideas are always welcome! The Town Board meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 120 W. 8th Street at 7:00. The Town Planning Commission meets on the Wednesday following the first Board meeting of the month at 120 W. 8th Street at 7:00.