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
Ignacio Mayor Clark Craig (R) is running for House District 59, currently held by Barbara McLachlan (D), who is term-limited. Craig was elected Mayor of the Town of Ignacio in 2022. Before this, he served as chair of the Town of Ignacio Planning Commission. He is the Vice Chair of the La Plata County Planning
Special Session New Bills Senate Bill 23B-1: Property tax relief for Colorado homeowners: will reduce the residential assessment rate for the 2023 tax year to 6.7% from 6.765%. Also, homeowners will be able exempt $55,000 of their home’s value from taxation. Senate Bill 23B-2: Opting into a federal food assistance program: will provide up to
Owners Associations and Covenants: Forest Lakes does not have a Property Owners Association. As well, regarding covenants, this last October, the FLMD Board of Directors passed Resolution 2023-05 that contained the following: The Forest Lakes Metropolitan District Board of Directors adopts the following positions: The District does not currently have the legal authority to enforce
Durango City Council approved a modified finance structure for Residences at Durango this month. The project will convert the former 72-room Best Western Motel at 21382 US Highway 160 into affordable housing and construct 48 new units. The development will serve households earning 30% to 60% of the Area Median Income with a mix of
The Durango Planning Commission (PC) recommended approval of the creation of a Community Development Commission (CDC). If approved by City Council, this means reconfiguring the Planning Commission, the Design Review Board, and the Board of Adjustment. The CDC is proposed to have 7 members and one alternate member. The PC also recommended approval to updates
The Community Development Department is proposing to raise building and planning fees, possibly to become effective Jan. 1, 2024. The proposal would raise the cost of a building permit from $1.40 per square foot to $2.25 per square foot. In the case of a 2500 square foot home with a garage, that would be $6500,
Proposition HH is a complex proposal that is on the November ballot. It modifies or reduces taxation rates and exemptions for multiple types of property while at the same time increases taxes by allowing the state to retain more tax revenue. The Colorado Association of REALTORS®, Club 20, and the Durango Chamber of Commerce Board
