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Chaffee County General Contact Info (for a specific office please see the Departments tabs above)
ccinfo@chaffeecounty.org
719.539.2218
Chaffee County District or County Court
719.539.2561
To view past agendas and minutes of the Board of Commissiners meeting please visit the County Clerk's Page.
The Commissioners meet the first 2 Tuesdays of the month in Salida at the Administrative Building, 104 Crestone Ave., in the Commissioners Meeting Room and on the 3rd Tuesday of every month in Buena Vista at the School District Offices, 113 N. Court. Meetings start at 9:00 a.m. This schedule may change from time to time and will be posted.
Monthly meetings the Commissioners may attend:
2nd Monday 6:00 p.m. Republican Central Committee (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov at Mt. Shavano Manor, 525 W 16th St. and Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec aat Sangre De Cristo, 29780 Hwy 24, Buena Vista)
2nd Wednesday 5:00 p.m. Salida Chamber Business After Hours TBA
2nd Thursday 1:00 p.m. Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District , 339 E Hwy 50, Salida
2nd Thursday 5:00 p.m. Buena Vista Chamber Business After Hours TBA
On August 30, 2016 the Planning Commission and on September 13, 2016 the Board of Commissioners will be holding public hearings with regard to the following Land Use Code sections:
Sections 7.3.7C.2 , 4.3.3.C1.f - Park, Trail and Open Space Dedication
Section 7.3.4.A.1 - Subdivision Fire Protection/Water Supply/Fire Cistern
Sections 4.3.3C.1.i; 4.3.3.B.1.k, 4.3.4.C.1.k, 4.6.2.M.2, 4.3.3.A.1.g, 4.3.4.A1.h, 7.2.4A - Visual Analysis
The Planning Commission will also be holding discussion regarding density requirements at their August 30th work session. Staff reports will be posted on the Planning Commission and Pending Land Use Applications page by August 24th.
COTTONWOOD PASS IS OPEN
From November 1st until June 15th this road is not maintained beyond Denny Creek Trailhead. Motor vehicles (except snowmobiles, snow cats) are not permitted. Violators are warned that road conditions are not suitable for travel. The cost of rescue of persons or vehicles shall be borne by the violator.
In the fall gates are open so hunters can access the area. The road is plowed, if necessary, to the top of the pass prior to November 1st. If there is snowfall over the rest of the county as well, the main collectors and other county roads take precedence; therefore County Road 306 may be plowed on the 1st or 2nd day.
Three days after the close of hunting season, the gates are closed but not locked. The Road and Bridge Department will go to the top of the pass after that three days to check for vehicles and people. The gates will be locked after all is clear.
In the spring signs state that June 15th is the day the pass will open. However, the Road and Bridge Department will try and have Cottonwood Pass open before Memorial Day, depending on snowfall.
Gunnison County does not have snow removal on their side of the pass.
Resolution 2016-16 - Amending & Restating Resolutions 2011-19, 2014-44 and 2015-62 Regarding Temporary Moratorium for New Permits or Licenses Related to Medical Marijuana Cultivation Premises & Infused Products Manufacturing in Unincorporated Chaffee County (Applications & Licenses with Respect to Certain Existing Marijuana Establishments are Excepted)
Ordinance 2015-01 - For the Purpose of Extending the Temporary Ban on Certain Retail Marijuana Establishments in Unincorporated Portions of Chaffee County, Including Industrial Zones, subject to Certain Exceptions.
Resolution 2012-28 - Adopting Medical Marijuana Business Licensing Regulations.
On August 7, 2012 the Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 2012-02"An Ordinance Modifying the Operations of Off-Highway Vehicles on Certain County Roads and Providing Penalties for Violation of Such Ordinance".
Ordinance No. 2005-01 Ordinance No. 2006-01
The Housing Needs Assessment was prepared by Economic & Planning Systems (EPS) for and under contract with Chaffee County and in partnership with the City of Salida and the Towns of Buena Vista and Poncha Springs.
Chaffee County Department of Public Health & Environment collaborated with a team of students & facility from the Colorado School of Public Health to conduct a community health assessment. The purpose of this was to identify major health concerns, describe community strengths & assets and assess community challenges. Community Health Assessment 2016
2016 Holiday Schedule
2016 Commissioners Meeting Dates
Agendas for County Board meetings may be posted or amended up to 24 hours before a meeting. The official posting site for County Board meeting agenda's is at the County Administrative Building, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida. Agendas are also available below.
OCT 4 9AM
Commissioners Regular Meeting
Salida
OCT 6 6:30 PM
Fair Planning & Fair Board Meeting
Fairgrounds, CR 120
OCT 10 9AM
Regular meeting of Landfill Committee, Board of Health & Board of Human Services followed by Work Session
Salida
OCT 11 9AM
Commissioners Regular Meeting
Salida
OCT 18 2PM
Commissioners Regular Meeting
Buena Vista
OCT 25 3PM
Visitors Bureau Meeting
Salida
OCT 25 6PM
Planning Commission Meeting
Salida
OCT 26 9AM
Harriet Alexander Field Airport Advisory Board Meeting
Airport, CR 140