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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:

  • October 21st, 9:00 am - Work Session

  • October 24th, 9:00 am - Work Session

  • November 4th, 10:00 am - Public Hearing

  • November 6th, 10:00 am - Public Hearing

  • November 7th, 9:00 am - Public Hearing

  • 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:

  • October 1st, 6:00 pm - Work Session

  • October 3rd, 6:00 pm - Work Session

  • October 21st, 6:00 pm - Public Hearing

  • 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:​​

  • Chapter 4: Application Submission and Review Procedures

  • Chapter 5: Subdivision Regulations

  • Chapter 6: Natural Resource Protections

  • 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:​​

  • Chapter 4: Application Submission and Review Procedures

  • Chapter 5: Subdivision Regulations

  • Chapter 6: Natural Resource Protections

  • 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:​​

  • Wildland Urban Interface,

  • Accessory Dwelling Units,

  • Agritourism,

  • Short Term Rentals,

  • Bed and Breakfasts, and

  • 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:​​

  • Land Use Application and Review Procedures

  • Subdivision Standards

  • Conservation incentives

  • Development Standards

  • Private Lands Camping ("workforce")

  • 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:​​

  • Use Specific Standards (Section 7.8) and related use tables

    • 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:​​

  • Use Specific Standards (Section 7.8) and related use tables

    • 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:

  • Use Specific Standards (Section 7.8) and related use tables

    • Accessory Dwelling Units (Section 7.8.1)

    • Agritourism (new, Section 7.8.2)

    • Campground, Accessory (Section 7.8.8)

    • 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:

  • Special Event Permits (Section 4.2.6)

  • Road, Alley and Right-of-way Vacations (Section 5.2.3.H)

  • Wildland Urban Interface (new Section 7.1.10)

  • Use Specific Standards (Section 7.8) and related use tables

    • Accessory Dwelling Units (Section 7.8.1)

    • Agritourism (new, Section 7.8.2)

    • Campground, Accessory (Section 7.8.8)

    • 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:​

  • Wildland Urban Interface (new Section 7.1.10)

  • Use Specific Standards (Section 7.8) and related use tables

    • Accessory Dwelling Units (Section 7.8.1)

    • Agritourism (new, Section 7.8.2)

    • Campground, Accessory (Section 7.8.8)

    • 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:

  • Special Event Permits (Section 4.2.6)

  • Road, Alley and Right-of-way Vacations (Section 5.2.3.H)

  • Wildland Urban Interface (new Section 7.1.10)

  • Use Specific Standards (Section 7.8) and related use tables

    • Accessory Dwelling Units (Section 7.8.1)

    • Agritourism (new, Section 7.8.2)

    • Campground, Accessory (Section 7.8.8)

    • 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

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