Research, Reports & Resources

Downtown Reports




• 2018 State of Downtown Report

• 2017 Downtown Partnership Annual Report

• 2017 State of Downtown Report

• 2016 Downtown Partnership Annual Report

• Experience Downtown Plan of Development and Master Plan - Published Q4 2016

• Downtown Market Assessment – Published Q1 2016

• 2016 State of Downtown Report

• 2015 Downtown Partnership Annual Report

• Form Based Code




Regional Reports and Tools




• Plan COS

• Creative Vitality Index

• Affordable Artist Housing - Arts Market Survey Report

• 2040 Moving Forward Regional Transportation Plan

• 2016-17 Quality of Life Indicators

• Pikes Peak Regional Non-Motorized Transportation Plan

• Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan

• Envision Shooks Run Facilities Master Plan

• 2016 Southern Colorado Economic Forum Presentation

• Colorado Springs Location Finder

• Cultural Plan of the Pikes Peak Region

• Colorado Springs Infill and Redevelopment Plan

• Colorado Springs Economy at a Glance




Partner Organizations




• City of Colorado Springs

• El Paso County

• Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC

• Colorado Springs Utilities

• Pikes Peak Regional Building Department

• Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments

• Colorado Springs Housing Authority

• Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau

• Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR)

• Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center




Local and State Business Licensing

Downtown Colorado Springs is located within an El Paso County Enterprise Zone, and any business located in the zone is eligible to pre-certify for EZ state tax credits. Businesses must pre-certify though the state in order to be eligible. Additionally, Downtown Partnership and Downtown Ventures are eligible for Enterprise Zone contributions.

• Colorado Springs Business and Liquor Licensing

• Colorado Springs Sales Tax Information

• Colorado Business Express Filling Information

• Colorado Occupational License Database

• Colorado State Taxation Division




El Paso County Public Health

Downtown Colorado Springs is located within an El Paso County Enterprise Zone, and any business located in the zone is eligible to pre-certify for EZ state tax credits. Businesses must pre-certify though the state in order to be eligible. Additionally, Downtown Partnership and Downtown Ventures are eligible for Enterprise Zone contributions.

• Retail Food Establishment Licensing Packet

• Mobile Food Vendors Licensing Packet




Enterprise Zone Forms:

Downtown Colorado Springs is located within an El Paso County Enterprise Zone, and any business located in the zone is eligible to pre-certify for EZ state tax credits. Businesses must pre-certify though the state in order to be eligible. Additionally, Downtown Partnership and Downtown Ventures are eligible for Enterprise Zone contributions.

• EZ Fact Sheet

• EZ Pre-Certification Link




Signage




• A-frame sign guidelines and regulations (provided by the City of Colorado Springs)

• A-frame sign frequently asked questions (provided by the City of Colorado Springs)

• A-frame sign permit application (provided by the City of Colorado Springs)




Other Forms




• Graffiti removal authorization form

• Private property (no trespassing) enforcement letter

• Downtown Special Event Impact Fee Application

• Downtown Banner application

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