La Plata County is planning to update its Land Use Code (LUC) in 2024 to include a chapter on affordable housing. According to Director of Community Development, Lynn Hyde, it may take the help of a consultant to develop an affordable and workforce housing chapter for the LUC. It will cover topics such as building
CAR supports SB24-106, concerning legal actions based on claimed defects in construction projects. CAR staff is working in support of the bill through a coalition of like-minded organizations called the Homeowner Opportunity Alliance. The bill will help to increase the supply, quality, and accessibility of affordable housing units and will create more opportunities for Coloradans
At a joint meeting with Durango City Councilors and the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners, Durango Community Development Director Scott Shine gave an update on three projects that he said won’t happen without city/county alignment – La Posta Road, Three Springs, and Durango Crossing. The City of Durango has received a letter from
Vivian Smotherman (D) of Durango announced her candidacy for the Colorado Senate District 6 seat held by Sen. Cleave Simpson. Smotherman is a farmer, a veteran and has spent over 2 decades working in oil and gas. She can be reached at JOANN@VOTEVIVIAN.ORG. Contributions and expenditures not reported. Sen. Cleave Simpson (R) of Alamosa has
From Capitol Connection Sponsors: Sen. Roberts, Speaker McCluskie, and Rep. Frizell Senate Bill 2 would allow local governments to create a property tax or rebate incentive program for property and landowners that own land or property designated as an “area of specific concern.” An “area of specific concern” is defined as the use of real
From Capitol Connection Senate Bill 33 came out of the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy this past fall, previously known as “Bill C.” This legislation is sponsored by Sen. Chris Hansen (SD 31) and Rep. Mike Weissman (HD 36). This measure, if passed, would reclassify how short-term rentals are taxed for property tax years
According to Montrose Association of REALTORS® Association Executive Jacqueline Huff, AI-generated phone calls using foul and threatening language have surfaced in Montrose and appear to come from local real estate agents. Colorado Association of REALTORS® General Counsel Scott Peterson noted that hundreds and maybe thousands of licensees received an identical voicemail from an alleged licensee
Durango is accepting applications for the recently created Community Development Commission, a combination of the Planning Commission, Design Review Board, and Board of Adjustment. The Community Development Commission will consider: Land use, growth, development, and redevelopment within the City of Durango. Adherence to adopt design guidelines. Policies, plans, goals, and ordinances related to development and
The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners has approved an agreement between La Plata County, Archuleta County, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, La Plata Electric Association, and the Region 10 League for Economic Assistance & Planning to fund a new fiber optic cable between Allison and Pagosa Springs. The cable will run along State
The La Plata County Commissioners approved a proposal to raise building and planning fees effective Jan. 1, 2024. The change raises the cost of a building permit from $1.40 per square foot to $2.25 per square foot. Proposed Land use permit application fees will increase significantly as well. The fees have not been increased in
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