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Chaffee County General Contact Info
ccinfo@chaffeecounty.org
719.539.2218
Chaffee County District or County Court
719.539.2561
The Chaffee County 2012 Annual Financial Report is now available on the Finance and HR Page.
To view past agendas and minutes of the Board of Commissiners meeting please visit the County Clerk's Page.
For a list of Special Events being held in Chaffee County (ie bike races, running races, etc.) please click on the following link Calendar of Special Event 2013
Over the past few years, the County has been working on updating the County Land Use Code. This process evolved to include facilitated sessions to develop a shared vision, a citizen's roundtable and Code Advisory Committee to identify desired outcomes to be incorporated in the Code. On August 1, 2013, after three public hearings to receive public comment, the Chaffee County Planning Commission recommended to the Board of Commissioners "adoption of the revised Land Use Code subject to changes that have been made to the original final draft as specified in the hearings".
The Board of Commissioners public hearing scheduled for the purpose of considering an ordinance adopting a new Chaffee County Land Use Code, including zoning regulations and subdivision regulations for December 10, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. has been rescheduled for January 7, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
Information is available on the Planning and Zoning page under Land Use Code Updates . The recommended Code may also be viewed at the Salida and Buena Vista Public Libraries or in the County Offices in both Salida and Buena Vista. Please contact Don Reimer at 719-530-5566 or dreimer@chaffeecounty.org with any questions.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is interested in knowing what regional transportation issues are important to you and where improvements should be made if more transportation funds become available. You may complete a brief survey at coloradotransportationmatters.com/survey. Please complete the survey by December 15, 2013.
Chaffee County Public Health is pleased to present the Chaffee County 2013 Community Health Assessment and Public Health Improvement Plan. This document provides a summary of the health status of the residents of our county and a plan for action through the public health improvement plan. A community health assessment analyzes the health status of a community by identifying public health issues and determining priority areas which need collaborative action to improve health. You may review this document at www.chaffee-hhs.org/chaffee-county-public-health.
Cottonwood Pass is now closed for the season except for the use of snowmobiles and snow cats .
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.
On August 7, 2012 the Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 2012-02 - "An Ordinance Modifying the Operation of Off-Highway Vehicles on Certain County Road and Providing Penalties for Violation of Such Ordinance."
In 2011 the Chaffee County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2011-19 and 2011-32 regarding medical marijuana centers and cultivation. In 2013 Ordinance 2013-02 was adopted regarding recreational marijuana.
The most recent completed Chaffee County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy draft plan is now available on our County Administration page. The CEDS is intended to lead to the formulation and implementation of a program that creates higher skill, higher wage jobs, raise income levels, diversify the economy and improve the quality of life, while protecting the environment.
2013 Holiday Schedule
2014 Holiday Schedule
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.
DEC 9 9:00 AM
Special Meeting followed by Landfill Committee & Board of Heath and Regular Work Session
Salida
DEC 9 12:00 PM
Elected Officials Meeting
Salida
DEC 10 9:00 AM
Commissioners Regular Meeting CANCELLED
DEC 10 10:00AM-2:30PM
SCEDD Annual Meeting
Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo
DEC 10 6:00 PM
Republican Central Committee Meeting
Sangre de Cristo Offices, 29780 Hwy 24 N, Buena Vista
DEC 11 5:00 PM
Salida Chamber After Hours
Salida Elks Club
DEC 12 1:00 PM
Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District Meeting
339 E Hwy 50, Salida
DEC 14 5:00-9:00 PM
Sheriff Office Annual Employee Appreciation & Awards Dinner
Branding Iron Restaurant, 710 Hwy 24 N, Buena Vista
DEC 16 12:00-1:00PM
Salida Rotary Club
Salida Community Center, 3rd & F St.
DEC 17 9:00AM
Commissioners Regular Meeting
Buena Vista
DEC 17 6:00PM
Planning Commission Meeting
Salida
DEC 19 5:00PM
Buena Vista Chamber Business After Hours
TBA
DEC 23 12:00-1:00PM
Salida Rotary Club
Salida Community Center, 3rd & F St.
DEC 25 & 26
CLOSED FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
DEC 30 12:00-1:00PM
Salida Rotary Club
Salida Community Center, 3rd & F St.
DEC 31 & JAN 1
CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY