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La Plata County
Community Development Department Update
October 2021
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:
Living with Wildlife in La Plata County
As the temperatures decrease, the abundant amount of wildlife in our county are filling their bellies and fattening up for the winter. It is important to remember that deer, elk and other animals are often on roadways. Motorists should use caution to avoid hitting these animals that call La Plata County home.
Also, please use garbage bins with locking lids that prevent bears and racoons from accessing them and never leave food out for wildlife. Find out more at Bear Smart Durango.
For more great tips like this, visit Living Responsibly in La Plata County on our webpage!
Floodplain Mapping News
Did you know there is a new Floodplain Mapping project underway? La Plata County has participated in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) since 1980. This program creates regulations that meet or exceed the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) minimum requirements and enables property owners in the county to purchase insurance protection against financial losses from flooding. Floodplains are regulated by FEMA. Over the last four years the Colorado Water Conservation Board has worked with the engineering firm AECOM to prepare more accurate and updated floodplain maps for La Plata County drainages, rivers and watersheds.
The preliminary FEMA maps can be found here.
Contact the Building Department at (970)382-6251 with questions.
Board of County Commissioners meetings
All meetings are held at 10 a.m. in the County Administration Building, 1101 E. 2nd Ave. A limited number of participants can appear in person in the Board Room, subject to social distancing requirements and La Plata County’s meeting guidelines which include wearing a face covering. Meetings are also accessible via Zoom using the links or phone numbers below.
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
October 5
- Amendment to the La Plata County Land Use Code section 73-14 regarding marijuana
The Board of County Commissioners will consider an amendment to the regulations in section 73-14 for to establish buffer zones for marijuana businesses around the towns of Bayfield and Ignacio consistent with the ordinances in those respective jurisdictions.
- Phelps right-of-way vacation
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a proposal to vacate county right-of-way located in the Town of Oxford and along abandoned Denver Rio Grande Railroad at 67 County Road 513.
Planning Commission Meetings
All meetings are held at 6 p.m. in the La Plata County Administration Building. A limited number of participants can appear in person in the Board Room, subject to social distancing requirements and La Plata County’s meeting guidelines which include wearing a face covering. Meetings are also accessible via Zoom using the links or phone numbers below.
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
October 14
- Windsong Farms subdivision sketch plan
The Planning Commission will consider a proposal for a 40 lot manufactured home subdivision sketch plan at 857 County Road 221 in Durango.
October 28
- Table to Farm compost facility
The Planning Commission will consider a proposal for a food waste compost facility including a shipping container for equipment storage and a covered production area. This proposal is located at 735 County Road 236 in Durango.
Wildfire Advisory Board meetings
This month's meeting is scheduled for Thursday October 7 at 5:00 p.m. at the County Administration Building at 1101 E 2nd. A limited number of participants can appear in person in the Board Room, subject to social distancing requirements and La Plata County’s meeting guidelines which include wearing a face covering. Meetings are also accessible via Zoom using the links or phone numbers below.
To access the meeting, visit https://zoom.us/j/93057844944
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 930 5784 4944
Planning Project Locator Map
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 to those who might be interested. Feel free to contact us at La Plata County with any questions: Planning Department, (970) 382-6263.
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