Planning Department
The Planning Department is responsible for advising the Board of County Commissioners, the Planning Commission and the public on land use and development issues. The Planning staff oversees development applications and amendments to the County Land Use Code and County Master Plans. The Department Head reports directly to the Board of County Commissioners.
Phone Number: (970) 728-3083
Development Permit Application
Driveway Development Permit Application
Norwood Source Water Protection Area Ordinance
LAND USE CODE AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE WRIGHT'S MESA MASTER PLAN:
Project Overview 11.02.09
San Miguel County Land Use Code - Wright's Mesa Master Plan Implementation 11.02.09
- General
- Land Use Code
- Master Plan
- Planning Commission
- Board of Adjustment
Phone: (970) 728-3083
Fax: (970) 728-3098
General Email:
planning@sanmiguelcounty.org
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5pm
Address:
Miramonte Building
333 W. Colorado Ave, 3rd Floor
PO Box 548
Telluride, CO 81435
Staff:
Mike Rozycki, Planning Director
Karen Henderson, Associate Planner
Amy Bosse, Planning Technician
Staff emails:
miker@sanmiguelcounty.org
karenh@sanmiguelcounty.org
amyb@sanmiguelcounty.org
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Land Use CodeClick on the links to open or download the section.
WARNING - large files - may take minutes to open. Please call the Planning Dept if you can't download the files and individual articles can be emailed to you. (The document is not available all in one file.)
| Title Page | open | download | |
| Table of Contents | open | download | |
| Article 1 | Administration and Enforcement | open | download |
| Article 2 | Land Use Policies | open | download |
| Article 3 | Procedures | open | download |
| Article 4 | Submission Requirements | open | download |
| Article 5 | Standards | open | download |
| Figure 5-1G | open | download | |
| Figure 5-2 | open | download | |
| Article 6 | Definitions | open | download |
| Appendix A | Floodplain Regulations | open | download |
| Appendix B | Street Naming and Addressing Standards | open | download |
| Appendix C | Guidelines for Septic System | open | download |
| State of CO Guidelines for Individual Sewage Disposal Systems | |||
| Appendix D | Airport | open | download |
| Telluride Regional Airport Imaginary Surfaces Plan, Existing Boundary | |||
| Appendix E | Employee Housing Mitigation Fee Calculation Tables | open | download |
| Index | open | download |
Recent Amendments to the Land Use Code Residential Impact Fees
BOCC Resolution 2007-11 Adopting Land Use Code Amendments Regarding Residential Impact Fees in the Telluride R-1 School District
Deed-Restriction Administrative Fee Waiver
BOCC Resolution 2007-46 Adopting an Amendment to the San Miguel County Land Use Code Adding New Language to Section 5-1305 F. II. Regarding Deed-Restriction Administrative Fee Waiver
Amendment Changing Language to BOCC Designated High Country Roads
BOCC Resolution 2009-25 Adopting an Amendment to the San Miguel County Land Use Code Changing Language to Board of Commissioner Designated High Country Roads NOTE: This is a conditional approval dependent upon Condition #1 as described in the Resolution.
Amendment Adding Language to Section 2-2204
BOCC Resolution 2009-26 Adopting an Amendment to the San Miguel County Land Use Code adding Language to Section 2-2204 (Road Design and Construction)
Reference Maps Bighorn Sheep Habitat (LUC 5-407)
Elk Habitat (LUC 5-407)
Mule Deer Habitat (LUC 5-407)
Gunnison Sage Grouse Habitat
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Master Plan Documents Section 1 - San Miguel County Comprehensive Development Plan
Updated through February 13, 2008
Section 2 - Wright's Mesa Master Plan
WMMP - Appendices
WMMP - Guide to Conservation and Sustainability
For Rocky Mountain Agricultrual Landowners by the American Farmland Trust
Section 3 - Telluride Regional Area Master Plan
Section 4 - San Miguel County Open Lands Plan
Section 5 - Trails Master Plan
Master Plan Amendments Expansion of the Telluride Region
CPC Resolution 2006-15 Adopting an Amendment to the San Miguel County Comprehensive Development Plan Regarding an Expansion of the Telluride Region
Employee Housing and Residential Impact Fees
CPC Resolution 2007-3 Adopting an Amendment to the San Miguel County Comprehensive Development Plan Regarding Employee Housing and Impact Fees
Modifying the Wright's Mesa Master Plan
CPC Resolution 2008-3 Adopting Amendments to the San Miguel County Comprehensive Development Plan Modifying the Wright's Mesa Section
Reference MapsThe maps are 22MB each. If you cannot download them, contact the GIS Department to get an electronic copy on CD.
Wright's Mesa Master Plan - Future Land Use Plan Map (22MB)
Wright's Mesa Master Plan - Future Land Use Plan Map for Norwood (22MB)
Future Land Use Map Amendments - Hub Lots, Lawson Hill
Deed Restricted Housing Future Land Use Map
The seven member Planning Commission is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Each member of the commission shall be a resident of the county. The Planning Commission’s duty is to make and adopt a Comprehensive Development Plan (Master Plan), which is an advisory document. The Planning Commission also reviews and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on zoning, subdivision, planned unit development, and certain special use permit applications. The Planning Commission also reviews development and special uses as provided for in the county land use code.
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Planning Commission Meeting AgendaThe Planning Commission meets on the second Wednesday of the month if needed.
There will not be a Planning Commission meeting held in February 2010.
Planning Commission Members
| Current Appt | Current Exp | ||
| Kris Holstrom | Chair | 01/01/10 | 01/01/13 |
| Pamela Hall | Vice-chair | 01/01/10 | 01/01/13 |
| Joe Reagan | Secretary | 01/01/08 | 01/01/11 |
| Lee Taylor | Regular Member | 01/06/09 | 01/01/12 |
| Joel Coniglio | Regular Member | 01/06/09 | 01/01/12 |
| Brian Ahern | Alternate | 01/01/08 | 01/01/11 |
The five member Board of Adjustment is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeals by any person aggrieved by inability to obtain a building permit or by the decision of any administrative officer made in the course of the administration or enforcement of zoning.
