Agency Contact Links and Research
Before you begin any new land use project, you should first contact the La Plata County Planning Department about the use of your land and for a determination on whether your project will require a County land use permit. The following are links to some other agencies that are involved in the La Plata County Land Use Permitting review process.
Water Supply
- Colorado Division of Water Resources (DoWR) -970-247-1845
- Groundwater Well Permitting
- Well Construction Regulations
- See Rules 9 and 10 starting on page 11 for well construction requirements
- See Rule 10.2.2 on page 13 for setbacks
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) - 303-692-2000
- Drinking Water for Public Water Systems
Sewer
- San Juan Basin Health Department (SJBPH) - 970-247-5702
- Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) Regulations
- Water and Sewer Testing Services
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) - 303-692-2000
- Wastewater Treatment
Access/Traffic
Stormwater, Wetlands, and Weed Management
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) - 303-692-2000
- Construction Stormwater Permits and Stormwater Management Plans
- Mining, Industrial and Commercial Permits
United States Army Corps of Engineers
La Plata County Weed Management
Mining, Geology & Environmental
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) - 303-692-2000 - Air Pollution Control Division
- Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety - For information on mining and gravel pits
- Colorado Geological Survey - For information on geological hazards
- Colorado State Forest Service - For information on reducing wildfire hazards and managing forests
For information on safety and access requirements
- Durango Fire Protection District
- Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District
- Los Pinos Fire Protection District
- Upper Pine River Fire Protection District
Municipalities
Housing, Utilities, and Food Safety
- La Plata County Regional Housing Authority - For information on local housing opportunities
- La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)
- Southwest Colorado Access Network - Additional information and resources on regional economics in southwest Colorado
- SJBPH Food Safety
Metropolitan Service Districts
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District - For information on public utilities and services provided to the residents of Forest Lakes
- Purgatory Metropolitan District - For information on public utility services for the residents of Durango Mountain Resort
- Durango West Metro District #2 - For information on public utility services for the residents of Durango West #2
Staff Presentations:
County Studies:
Economic
Traffic
- Regional Transit and Future Land Use Plan 20092030 Transportation Integrated Plan - New "Trip 2040 Plan" is being drafted in conjunction with City of Durango and CDOT
Scenic and Viewshed
Scenic Corridor Map
Skyline and Viewshed Analysis State Highways
Skyline and Viewshed Analysis US Highways
Environmental
Baseline Greenhouse Gas Emission Profile and Forecast
Fire Management
Fire Risk in Developable Areas
Other Agency Studies:
- Region 9/ Economic
- La Plata County Economy 2011
- Business Retention & Expansion Outreach Program
Colorado Department of Transportation
Bureau of Land Management/ United States Forest Service
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment/ Environmental Protection Agency
Colorado Division of Water Resources
- Beginners Guide to Augmentation
- Synopsis of Colorado Water Law
- Guide to Water Well Permits, Rights and Administration
Colorado State Lands and Wildlife