Planning Department

Susan Carver, Manager
Montezuma County Courthouse
109 West Main Street, Room 305
Cortez, CO  81321
(970)565-2801
FAX (970) 565-3420

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT PLANNING ISSUES:
Public Notices
2009 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule & Submittal Deadlines
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda and Public Hearings
Planning Packets -- Downloadable Packets For Current Planning Public Hearings
Montezuma County Comprehensive Plan Presentation
Introduction to Comprehensive Planning Presentation
Comprehensive Plan Workshop Summary -- May 14, 2009
Comprehensive Plan Workshop Summary -- July 9, 2009
Comprehensive Plan Workshop Summary -- August 13, 2009
Comprehensive Plan Workshop Summary -- September 10,2009
Comprehensive Plan Planning Commission Summary -- September 26,2009
Comprehensive Plan Workshop Public Comments
Road Impact Fee Study
 
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Administrative Policy - Land Use Code Enforcement
Planning Staff
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda and Public Hearings
Planning Resolution 18-2009
Planning Commissioner Members and Terms
Land Database System -- Land Use Permit, Zoning, Subdivision & Exemption Information
General Information On Building In Montezuma County
County Zoning Map     (click here for Zoning Map Use Tips)
Frequently Asked Questions
 
PLANNING DOCUMENTS & APPLICATIONS:
Montezuma County Comprehensive Plan
Montezuma County Land Use Code
Montezuma County Code of the West
Tools For A Good Neighbor Policy
Application Fee Schedule
Instructions for High Impact and Special Use Permit Applications
Typical Permit Process Flowchart -- Timeline For Natural Gas Development
Threshold Standard Summary
High Impact Permit Application
High Impact Permit Application with Zoning Request
Special Use Permit Application
Planned Unit Development Application
Zoning Application
Subdivision Application
Minimum Standard Covenants for Residential Developments
Application and Procedures for Boundary Line Adjustments
Guidelines for Exemptions
After-the-Fact and/or Variance Application
GIS Digital Submittal Standards Policy
Contact Sheet
Enforcement Of County Subdivision Regulations & State Subdivision Law
Dolores River Valley Plan Map -- Transferable Development Rights (TDR's)
RE1 Cortez School District Resolution
RE4 Dolores School District Resolution
RE6 Mancos School District Resolution
 
ROAD AND DRIVEWAY DOCUMENTS AND APPLICATIONS:
General Guidelines
Montezuma County Road & Bridge Specifications
Policy To Abandon And Vacate Public Right-Of-Way
Application To Abandon And Vacate Public Right-Of-Way
Application for Driveway Permit
 
ADDRESSING:
Contact Information and Office Hours
Road Address System Resolution 22-2208
Road Address System Resolution 6-2009
Road Naming & Addressing System Standards
Addressing Project -- General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
 
FLOODPLAIN DOCUMENTS AND APPLICATIONS:
Flood Damage Prevention Resolution 13-2008
Floodplain Development Notification & Compliance Form
Elevation Certificate & Instructions
 
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday
8:30-4:30
 
PLANNING MISSION STATEMENT:
Our Mission is to provide existing and potential landowners and businesses with assistance in meeting the requirements of the Montezuma County Land Use Code (LIZ) and the planning process in Montezuma County.
 
PLANNING GOALS:
• To assist and educate the public in land use planning, including implementation of Landowner Initiated Zoning (LIZ) adopted Montezuma County
 
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE:

Montezuma County Land Use Code  $10.00 or download here
Montezuma County Comprehensive Land Use Plan  $10.00 download here