Land use text amendment expands uses in commercial general zone district
A man is converting a van into a caravan.
Garfield County has expanded its list of allowed uses within its commercial general zone district to include the assembly of structures and vehicle conversions, creating more opportunities for local businesses. In a text amendment, the county broadened its definition of the commercial general zone district to allow for low-impact industrial uses. Prior to the text amendment, the zone district only specified general retail, service, and recreation-oriented commercial businesses intended to serve the county. Assembly of structures has traditionally been allowed in the commercial limited district with a limited impact review, and in the industrial zone district with an administrative review.
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County approves kennel expansion near Carbondale
This is an image of a Labrador mix, a Weimaraner, and a Hound mix puppy laying down together outside during the fall.
Garfield County has approved an application for a land use change permit that recognizes and allows for the expansion of an existing dog daycare and boarding facility adjacent to a longtime veterinary clinic near Carbondale. Alpine Animal Hospital, located off the Highway 82 frontage road, applied for the large kennel expansion, which required a major impact review by Garfield County Community Development. Review criteria required that the facility not exceed current noise standards for residential zone districts. The Garfield County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners in a public hearing on Dec. 7, with conditions
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Gravel operation approved between Silt and Rifle
An excavator digs in a gravel pit.
Garfield County has approved a land use change permit paving the way for a gravel operation south of the Colorado River and north of Interstate 70, between Silt and Rifle. The major impact land use change was approved to allow wet mining operations at the site that do not dewater (remove water) from the property. The 57.9-acre parcel, which is owned by IHC Scott, is slated for a 19.63-acre project area and 12.39 acres are planned for excavation. A five-foot tall screening berm is planned for the perimeter of the site. Access to the site is off the Interstate 70
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