The Design Advisory Board typically meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. The board meets virtually. The dates, times and locations are subject to change.
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Design Advisory Board Meetings
New videos will be posted within three business days of each meeting.
Contact Design Advisory Board
Speaking at the Design Advisory Board Meeting Instructions
- Any correspondence you wish the Board to review MUST be received via email at least 48 hours prior to the beginning of the meeting. Anything received after the 48 hour window has closed will not be considered.
- Submit written comments in advance of the hearing to DAB@bouldercolorado.gov. Please note that we currently CANNOT accept mail. Only email will be received at this time.
- There is no sign-up form for public comment at the Design Advisory Board meetings. Public comment will be taken at the designated time during the meeting.
- Speak under public comment or observe the public hearing via video conference. The conference link will be at the top of the agenda on the appropriate event page.
- Call in to the public hearing video conference via telephone (if computer audio is not available).
Resources
Contact Amelia Harvey, Design Advisory Board Secretary
About the Board
The Design Advisory Board (DAB) ensures that new development projects are well-designed and align with the surrounding area's character or established city design guidelines.
This five-member board, appointed by City Council, is composed of Boulder residents. At least two members must be design professionals (such as architects or urban designers), while the remaining three may come from any background.
DAB reviews exterior construction projects in Downtown Boulder’s Non-Historic and Interface Areas when the project’s value exceeds $25,000. However, projects involving historic or potentially historic properties are reviewed by the Landmarks Board instead.
Upon request from the City Manager, Planning Board, or City Council, DAB may also evaluate projects outside of Downtown to ensure they comply with adopted design guidelines, area plans, or relevant building design criteria (see the 9-2-14 Site Review for more details).
For projects that fall under DAB’s jurisdiction, a design review is mandatory. The property owner, developer, or their representative is responsible for coordinating with Planning and Development Services to schedule the review.