Colorado Revised Statutes Title 13. Courts and Court Procedure § 13-51.5-102. Definitions

(1) “Development permit” means any zoning permit, subdivision approval, certification, special exception, variance, or any other similar action of a governmental entity that has the effect of authorizing the development of real property. “Development permit” does not include a building permit.

(1.5) “Dwelling unit” has the same meaning as set forth in section 38-12-502.

(2) “Governmental entity” includes any municipal, county, or regional government with the authority to plan and zone land. “Governmental entity” does not include the state of Colorado, any agency of the state of Colorado, the United States, or any agency of the United States.

(3) “Local land use decision” means any action of a governmental entity that has or will have the effect of granting, denying, or granting with conditions an application for a development permit.