Overview
In 1974, the Colorado General Assembly enacted measures to further define the authority of state and local governments in making planning decisions for matters of statewide interest. These powers are commonly referred to as “1041 powers,” based on the number of the bill of the proposed legislation (House Bill 74-1041). These 1041 powers allow local governments to identify, designate, and regulate areas and activities of state interest through a local permitting process. The general intention of these powers is to allow for local governments to maintain their control over particular development projects even where the development project has statewide impacts. The statute concerning areas and activities of state interest can be found in Colorado Revised Statute 24-65.1-101.
June 2026 Conference Session
- Slide Deck from Jerry Dahl (Partner, Murray Dahl Beery & Renaud LLP) – attorney perspectives
- Slide Deck from Elizabeth Garvin (Director, Clarion Associates) – planner perspectives
December 2024 Conference Session
New Commissioner Orientation – Land Use Law Overview
Supplemental Materials
- Report on 1041 Regulations in Colorado (Author: Audrey Dakan, May 11, 2017 for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs)
- Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) 1041 Webpage
CCI Staff
For further questions, please contact Katie First (Legislative Director | TRED, LUNR, AWRA)