Planning
Planning News:
La Posta Road Economic Feasibility and Fiscal Impact Analysis
A collaborative effort between La Plata County working in conjunction with the City of Durango, Russell Planning and Engineering and Design Workshop.
County Commissioners Host Zoning Presentation
Don Elliot, author of “A Better Way to Zone” made an informational presentation on zoning principles to the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 12:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room in the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 E 2nd Avenue, Durango.
The public was welcome and encouraged to attend.
Don Elliot's presentation slides are available to view here.
To view a filmed version of Don Elliot's presentation visit:
http://laplata.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=27
For additional information, please contact the La Plata County Commissioner’s Office at (970) 382-6219
La Plata County working in conjunction with the City of Durango has hired Clarion and Associates to assist with the development of a Sub-Area Plan for the Grandview Area.
An Advisory Committee has been selected and the first meeting of those members will be Tuesday, August 30th, 2011. The agenda is provided.
Meeting Agenda 8/30/2011
Other Planning Documents:
Legal Memorandum by subject:
Takings Law regarding allegations of decreased property value
Exactions of private property for public use
County Mechanisms to Finance Public Infrastructure
Our Mission:
The Mission of the Planning Department is to provide land use, resource management, and leadership services to residents, landowners, and businesses so they can experience a prosperous, vibrant and beautiful community supported by a fair and equitable planning process.
What We Do:
The Planning Department provides information to the public and explains regulations regarding land use possibilities in the county. Staff processes land development requests per the County code. Staff also advises decision-makers regarding land use, growth and development issues in our community. The Planning Department combines current planning and long-range planning to best serve the public interest while allowing growth to occur.
The following is a list of branches within the Planning Department:
