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Overview

Public hearing

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a remote Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 14th at 6:00pm for the Review and Consideration of a Major Impact Review to permit a Child Care Home within a single-family residence located at 12 Riverboat Drive, New Castle, CO 81647. The property is legally described as Lot 13, Riverbend PUD. The Property is zoned PUD.
To view the remote public meeting, please click the following link: https://bit.ly/3dQdDO2
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Community Development is accepting walk-ins from 8:30 to 4 p.m.

We can also accommodate your needs via phone and email. Please call 970-945-8212, Monday – Friday from 8 am – 4:30 pm.

Building inspections
  • Currently, the county will continue to schedule building inspections.
  • To request a building inspection, please call 970-945-1377, ext. 1621.
  • Inspection requests received before 4:30 pm on any business day will be performed on the following business day between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm. If your request is received on a non-business day (weekends/ holidays) the inspection will be performed on the second business day following.
Septic inspections
  • Currently, the county will continue to schedule septic inspections.
  • To request a septic inspection, please call 970-945-6614, ext. 8150.
  • Contact the system designer, as well as Public Health, at least 48 hours prior to requesting a final inspection of the installed system – prior to backfill.
Building Permit applications
  • Currently, the county will continue to receive and process building permit applications.
  • Applicants can submit a re-roofing, demolition or sign permit application online here.
  • Submittal of all other application types will need to be coordinated by our staff. Please call 970-945-8212 directly. Messages will be returned within 24 hours.
Land Use Permit applications
  • The county will continue to receive and process land use permit applications.
  • Submittal of applications will need to be coordinated by our staff. Please call 970-945-8212 directly. Messages will be returned within 24 hours.


permits

Submit an application online

Certain types of building and land use applications can now be submitted online.
Re-roofing, demolition or sign permit application
General administrative, minor subdivision or amended final plat


OWTS

Oversight of wastewater systems

Regulation of on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) has transferred from Garfield County Community Development to the county’s public health department. During the transition, applicants may experience slight processing delays.
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Community Development mission

To provide development services and implement county policies in a professional manner that promotes the quality of life for the citizens of Garfield County

Community Development Water Forum Presentation

Community Development presented at the semi-annual Garfield County Water Forum. The presentation is available here. presentation-|

natural hazard mitigation plan

FireWise construction

FireWise Construction booklet
Decks
Roofs
Siding
Windows and glass
Defensible space standards
Colorado State Forest Service fact sheet/info  


Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

Garfield County has adopted a new Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan that prioritizes natural disaster risks and focuses on ways to prevent loss of life and destruction of private property. Hazard Mitigation Plan

short term rentals

Road impact fees updated

Garfield County has updated its road impact fees, and has expanded them to include non-residential development, such as commercial, industrial, and office uses, beginning in 2017.
press release
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impact fee table
road impact fee calculator

tiny home

Text amendment opens way for tiny homes

Garfield County has approved a text amendment to its Land Use and Development Code and its building code that opens the way for tiny homes to be built in the area. The move strikes an existing square-footage requirement in the code that set the minimum size of a single family home at 20-foot wide by 20-foot long. The amendments take effect in April. press release

short term rentals

Short-term rentals approved in some locations

Garfield County approved a resolution in late 2015, amending the County Land Use and Development Code, to allow short-term or vacation rentals in some zoning districts within the county, but not in Planned Unit Developments (PUDs). additional details

marijuana

Marijuana

Do you need to know about marijuana in Garfield County? Find information about recreational marijuana, medical marijuana, public health impacts and other frequently asked questions. resources

energy plan

Energy resource inventory

Garfield County benefits from a balance between energy resource development, promoting recreation and tourism, and maintaining the high quality of life in rural and agricultural areas. The Energy Master Plan helps strike this balance. energy resource inventory



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