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La Plata County
Community Development Department Newsletter
March 2023
Greetings from the La Plata County Community Development Department! Below you will find a news update on the projects, plans, and processes afoot in our Planning and Building Departments. Thank you for your interest in La Plata County!
Here's what you'll find in this issue:
Planning Department Update
Due to a staffing shortage and an increased number of permit applications, processing time for projects has significantly increased. We are working to address this as best we can and appreciate your patience. Thank you for your understanding.
If you are interested in joining our team, please see current County Job Postings here!
Building Department Update
On October 11, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners adopted impact fees for the Durango Fire Protection District. The fees took effect on January 1, 2023. In addition, the County will be charging a 3% administrative fee (on top of the impact fee) for the collection and processing of the fees. For information regarding these fees go to our webpage here or call (970)382-6251.
Update to Chapter 90, Oil and Gas Regulations
La Plata County Staff has been working on a rewrite of the Oil and Gas Regulations (Chapter 90) in the Land Use Code. We are seeking public input on the draft. Click here to see the draft. Please provide comments via our comment portal (here). A webpage has been created to provide the public with updates on the Chapter 90 rewrite (click here).
Click here for information on upcoming meetings
Board of County Commissioners planning meetings
All meetings are held at 10:00 a.m. at the County Administration Building, 1101 E. 2nd Ave in Durango. They are also accessible to the public using an online meeting platform via computer and telephone. Information for joining these meetings through zoom is available here:
Join the meeting at https://zoom.us/j/819094582
Or by telephone:
Dial (if the first number is busy, try another number):
(346) 248 7799
(669) 900 9128
(312) 626 6799
(646) 558 8656
(253) 215 8782
(301) 715 8592
Webinar ID: 819 094 582
March 7
March 21
Planning Commission meetings
All meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. at the County Administration Building, 1101 E. 2nd Ave in Durango. They are also accessible to the public using an online meeting platform via computer and telephone. Information for joining these meetings through zoom is available here:
Join the meeting at https://zoom.us/j/371987878
Through this link, you can listen to audio on your computer or tablet and speak during public comment periods at relevant meetings.
For audio access by telephone, call any of the numbers below (if the number called is busy, please call another number on the list):
(346) 248 7799
(669) 900 9128
(312) 626 6799
(646) 558 8656
(253) 215 8782
(301) 715 8592
Enter meeting ID 371 987 878
March 9
- Consideration of repeal and adoption of Chapter 90 Oil & Gas Code
- Consideration of amendments to the La Plata County land use code to conform to reenacted Chapter 90
- Tiffany Compressor major oil & gas facility permit modification
The Planning Commission will consider a modification to a major oil & gas facility adding one 690-HP compressor within the existing pad disturbance.
- Windon West re-subdivision sketch plan
The Planning Commission will consider a sketch plan application to re-subdivide the existing 5 lots into 9 total lots.
March 23
- Durango's Cowboy Church expansion sketch plan
The Planning Commission will consider a sketch plan application to expand Durango's Cowboy Church to include additional seating and a school.
- Animas Valley Mosquito Control District location & extent review
The Planning Commission will consider a location and extent review for the proposed new location of the Animas Valley Mosquito Control District's office.
Joint Planning Commission meetings
All Joint Planning Commission meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. at the County Administration Building, 1101 E. 2nd Ave in Durango. They are also accessible to the public using an online meeting platform via computer and telephone. Information for joining these meetings through zoom is available here:
Join the meeting at https://zoom.us/j/371987878
Through this link, you can listen to audio on your computer or tablet and speak during public comment periods at relevant meetings.
For audio access by telephone, call any of the numbers below (if the number called is busy, please call another number on the list):
(346) 248 7799
(669) 900 9128
(312) 626 6799
(646) 558 8656
(253) 215 8782
(301) 715 8592
Enter meeting ID 371 987 878
March 16
Historic Preservation Review Commission
This month's meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15 at 3:00 p.m. at the Community Development Department at 211 Rock Point Drive This meeting will also be accessible to the public through an online meeting platform via computer and telephone. Public participation, including written or spoken comments, will be handled through this platform, and information for joining these meetings is available here:
To access the meeting, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92804786501
Through this link, you can listen to audio on your computer or tablet and speak during public comment periods at relevant meetings.
For audio access by telephone, call any of the numbers below (if the number called is busy, please call another number on the list):
(669) 900 6833
(253) 215 8782
Enter meeting ID 928 0478 6501
March 15
- Regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Review Commission
Wildfire Advisory Board meetings
This month's meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 2 at 4:00 p.m. at the County Administration Office at 1101 E 2nd. Ave. This meeting will also be accessible to the public through an online meeting platform via computer and telephone. Public participation, including written or spoken comments, will be handled through this platform, and information for joining these meetings is available here:
To access the meeting, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8395387413
Through this link, you can listen to audio on your computer or tablet and speak during public comment periods at relevant meetings.
For audio access by telephone, call any of the numbers below (if the number called is busy, please call another number on the list):
(669) 900 6833
(253) 215 8782
Enter meeting ID 839 538 7413
March 2
- Regular meeting of the Wildfire Advisory Board
The board will welcome new members and discuss updates from the mitigation, land use code, and community engagement committees.
Planning Project Locator Map
Are you wondering if there are any planning projects near you? Community Development Services and the County's IT department built a locator map that shows all the proposed projects in La Plata County! This interactive tool shows you where each project is located and provides a link to more information about the project including status and submittals. Check out the project locator map here!
Stay informed
Thank you for your interest in planning and community development issues in La Plata County. We will use this list to keep you informed of upcoming projects and processes, so please forward it to those who might be interested. Feel free to contact us at La Plata County with any questions: Planning Department, (970) 382-6263, or Building Department, (970)382-6250.
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