Frequently Asked Questions

Sign permits are required for most signs in Woodland Park. The City adopted a new sign code on April 1, 2010 (PDF). Please consult the sign code and the educational brochures below for guidance on when permits are required and what is allowed in terms of types and sizes of signs.

Sign Brochures

• Banners and Temporary Signs Brochure (PDF)
• Permanent Sign Brochure (PDF)
• Real Estate and Development Signs Brochure (PDF)
• Sidewalk and Portable Signs Brochure (PDF)

Zoning Development Permit (ZDP)

For those signs that require a Zoning Development Permit (ZDP), it is necessary to complete and submit a sign permit application to the City of Woodland Park and have it approved prior to installing the sign. In some cases, there may be structural elements of a sign (such as in a free-standing and/or a lighted sign) where a Building Permit or an Electrical Permit may also be required. Please call the Planning and Building Department at 719-687-5202 to inquire about this possibility.

See the Official Zoning Map (PDF) for properties within city limits.

This is a 2-step process - the first step is to complete the Multi-Use ZDP Application (PDF) and submit to the Planning and Building Department. We have hard-copies available at City Hall as well. This will be reviewed for conformance to setback requirements in your zoning district.

The second step is to submit your construction drawings to the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. This can be done by submitting your plans to the Woodland Park Planning and Building Department at City Hall for routing down to Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD), or you can submit directly to PPRBD to expedite the process. They are located at 2880 International Circle in Colorado Springs. You can always call PPRBD at 719-327-2880 if you have any questions regarding this process.

For a shed download and complete the Multi-Use ZDP Application (PDF) and submit to the Planning and Building Department. For a fence, dumpster enclosure, or retaining wall download and complete the Fence-Dumpster Enclosure-Retaining Wall ZDP Application (PDF). and submit to the Planning and Building Department.  We have hard-copies available at City Hall as well. Note that sheds over 200 square feet will require a Plan Review and Building Permit through the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. Call us at 719-687-5202 for additional information.

Begin by calling our City Planner at 719-687-5209 to discuss your business idea to make sure that what you want to do would be allowed in your zoning district. Our City Planner will advise you on the next steps to take.

Download and complete the Sign Application for Permanent Signs ZDPand submit to the Planning and Building Department. We have hard-copies available at City Hall as well. Note that free-standing signs over 4-feet in height or illuminated signs may require a Plan Review and Building Permit or Electrical Permit through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department.

Download and complete the Temporary Use Permit application (PDF) and submit to the Planning and Building Department for review. Please contact the Planning and Building Department at 719-687-5202 if you have any questions regarding this application process.