Established February 10, 1883 in western Colorado. Area: 2,958 square miles / 1,893,120 acres. Industries: energy, tourism, ranching. Federal lands: 60%. Population (2010): 56,389
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
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.
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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-| map-| impact fee table-| road impact fee calculator-|
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.
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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 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 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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