County Commissioners Meetings
Board of County Commissioners have scheduled several Work Sessions and Public Hearing meetings for discussion and consideration of the updated Land Use Code and its adoption.
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All meetings held at 104 Crestone in Salida and on-line at ​https://zoom.us/j/109079543​ unless otherwise indicated:
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October 21st, 9:00 am - Work Session
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October 24th, 9:00 am - Work Session
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November 4th, 10:00 am - Public Hearing
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November 6th, 10:00 am - Public Hearing
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November 7th, 9:00 am - Public Hearing
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Meeting held at The Stardust Event Center, 16450 CR306, Buena Vista​
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November 12th, 10:00 am - Public Hearing
Meeting agendas and materials posted at https://chaffeecoco.portal.civicclerk.com/
Planning Commission Meetings
Chaffee County Planning Commission has scheduled several Work Sessions and Public Hearing meetings for discussion and consideration of the updated Land Use Code and its adoption.
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All meetings held at 104 Crestone in Salida and on-line at ​https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4328290633 unless otherwise indicated:
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October 1st, 6:00 pm - Work Session
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October 3rd, 6:00 pm - Work Session
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October 21st, 6:00 pm - Public Hearing
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October 22nd, 6:00 pm - Public Hearing
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Meeting agendas and materials posted at https://chaffeecoco.portal.civicclerk.com/
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Commissioners Hearing - Oct 10, 2023
Board of County Commissioners public hearing for Module 2 (Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7) draft code amendments is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10 (9:00am), a continuation from the Sept 5th BOCC hearing meeting.
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Topics under review include:​​
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Chapter 4: Application Submission and Review Procedures
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Chapter 5: Subdivision Regulations
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Chapter 6: Natural Resource Protections
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Chapter 7: Development Regulations
Join in person at 104 Crestone, Salida, CO 81201, or via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/109079543
Planning Commission - Oct 3, 2023
Planning Commission public hearing for Module 2 (Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7) draft code amendments is continued to October 3 (6:00pm) , a continuation from the Sept 19th and Aug 15th PC hearing meetings.
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Topics under review include:​​
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Chapter 4: Application Submission and Review Procedures
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Chapter 5: Subdivision Regulations
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Chapter 6: Natural Resource Protections
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Chapter 7: Development Regulations
Join in person at 104 Crestone, Salida, CO 81201, or via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/4328290633
Public Hearings - Aug 15 & Sept 5, 2023
Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners public hearings for Module 2 (Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7 of the Land Use Code) draft code amendments scheduled for August 15 (Planning Commission) and September 5 (BOCC) and were continued to September 19 (Planning Commission) and October 10 (BOCC).
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Based on preliminary public input and staff and board review, the drafts were reformatted for improved organization, readability, and usability.
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Please see details above on each hearing meeting and and how you can participate.
County Commissioners - Sept 28
BOCC adoption hearing for Module 1 drafts not yet adopted are being continued to to Sept 28 (9:00am):
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Topics under discussion include:​​
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Wildland Urban Interface,
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Accessory Dwelling Units,
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Agritourism,
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Short Term Rentals,
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Bed and Breakfasts, and
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Private Lands Camping
Join in person at 104 Crestone, Salida, CO 81201, or via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/109079543
Community Open Houses
The County will be hosting in-person open houses and pop-ups in the spring to share updates and receive input on Module 2 drafts development.
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Topics under discussion will include:​​
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Land Use Application and Review Procedures
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Subdivision Standards
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Conservation incentives
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Development Standards
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Private Lands Camping ("workforce")
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as well as considerations of the Sustainable Development Plan currently underway
Stay tuned for events dates and details! Monitor BOCC meetings in the meantime for on-going discussions.
County Commissioners - Sept 29
If the BOCC does not conclude the adoption hearing for all Module 1 topics at their meeting on the 28th, the BOCC will continue the hearing to Thursday, September 29th, beginning at noon.
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Join in person at 104 Crestone, Salida, CO 81201, or via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/109079543
County Commissioners - Sept 13
BOCC public hearing started on Module 1 drafts are being continued to to Sept 13 (9:00am):
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Topics under discussion include:​​
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Use Specific Standards (Section 7.8) and related use tables
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Campground, Accessory (Section 7.8.8)
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Join in person at 104 Crestone, Salida, CO 81201, or via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/109079543
Planning Commission - Sept 6
Planning Commission public hearing started on August 2 and continued to August 9 for Module 1 draft code amendments is continued to Sept 6 (6:00pm):
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Topics under discussion include:​​
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Use Specific Standards (Section 7.8) and related use tables
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Campground, Accessory (Section 7.8.8)
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Join in person at 104 Crestone, Salida, CO 81201, or via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/4328290633
County Commissioners - Aug 22
BOCC public hearing started on Module 1 drafts are being continued to August 22 (8:00am):
Topics under discussion include proposed code amendments for:
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Use Specific Standards (Section 7.8) and related use tables
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Accessory Dwelling Units (Section 7.8.1)
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Agritourism (new, Section 7.8.2)
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Campground, Accessory (Section 7.8.8)
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Vacation Rental by Owner (Section 7.8.34)
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Join in person at 104 Crestone, Salida, CO 81201, or via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/109079543
County Commissioners - Aug 16
Module 1 drafts are being reviewed at a public hearing with the BOCC on August 16 (9:15am):
Proposed code amendments cover:
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Special Event Permits (Section 4.2.6)
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Road, Alley and Right-of-way Vacations (Section 5.2.3.H)
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Wildland Urban Interface (new Section 7.1.10)
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Use Specific Standards (Section 7.8) and related use tables
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Accessory Dwelling Units (Section 7.8.1)
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Agritourism (new, Section 7.8.2)
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Campground, Accessory (Section 7.8.8)
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Vacation Rental by Owner (Section 7.8.34)
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Join in person at 715 E Main, Buena Vista, or via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/109079543
Planning Commission - Aug 9
Planning Commission public hearing started on August 2 for Module 1 draft code amendments is continued to August 9 (5:00pm):
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Topics under discussion include:​
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Wildland Urban Interface (new Section 7.1.10)
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Use Specific Standards (Section 7.8) and related use tables
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Accessory Dwelling Units (Section 7.8.1)
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Agritourism (new, Section 7.8.2)
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Campground, Accessory (Section 7.8.8)
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Vacation Rental by Owner (Section 7.8.34)
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Join in person at 104 Crestone, Salida, CO 81201, or via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/4328290633
Planning Commission - Aug 2
Module 1 drafts are being reviewed at a public hearing with the Planning Commission on August 2 (6:00pm):
Proposed code amendments cover:
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Special Event Permits (Section 4.2.6)
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Road, Alley and Right-of-way Vacations (Section 5.2.3.H)
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Wildland Urban Interface (new Section 7.1.10)
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Use Specific Standards (Section 7.8) and related use tables
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Accessory Dwelling Units (Section 7.8.1)
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Agritourism (new, Section 7.8.2)
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Campground, Accessory (Section 7.8.8)
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Vacation Rental by Owner (Section 7.8.34)
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Join in person at 104 Crestone, Salida, CO 81201, or via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/4328290633