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Planning and Zoning Commission

Contact Information

David Roesch - Chairman

Walsenburg Planning and Zoning Commission
525 S. Albert Avenue
Walsenburg, CO 81089

zoiningchair@walsenburg.org 

 

Description

The Planning and Zoning Commission is an organization established to assist residents to comply with ordinances associated with the development process in Walsenburg, CO.

 

Mission Statement

The overall mission of the Planning &, Zoning Commission is to improve the safety, quality of life, and environment for the present and future generations. We will accomplish this mission by ethically and without prejudice, assisting our residents in understanding and complying with the ordinances and dealing with the environmental and development process in Walsenburg.

 

ARTICLE 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS | Municipal Code | Walsenburg, CO | Municode Library  

This chapter establishes zoning districts and appropriate regulations for the control of the height, area, bulk, location and use of buildings and premises. These regulations are held to be minimum requirements designed to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population in certain areas; to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and to maintain stable values of land and buildings.  VIEW THIS IMPORTANT CHAPTER

 

Commission Meetings

The Walsenburg Planning &, Zoning Commission meets in Regular Session on the 2nd Wednesday of each month starting at 6:00pm. They may meet in Special Session at other times throughout the year and generally holds a second meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6pm.

 

The Most Popular

 

SPECIAL USE   

Please click here: ARTICLE 3. - PROCEDURES | Municipal Code | Walsenburg, CO | Municode Library

 

VARIANCES

Please click here:  ARTICLE 3. - PROCEDURES | Municipal Code | Walsenburg, CO | Municode Library

 

REZONING

Please click here:  ARTICLE 3. - PROCEDURES | Municipal Code | Walsenburg, CO | Municode Library

 

Meeting Agendas

2025 Agendas

Coming January 2025

2024 Agendas

Coming January 2024

2023 Agendas

11-08-2023 - Regular Meeting

10-11-2023 - Regular Meeting

09-13-2023 - Regular Meeting

08-09-2023 - Regular Meeting

07-12-2023 - Regular Meeting

06-14-2023 - Regular Meeting

05-10-2023 - Regular Meeting

04-12-2023 - Regular Meeting

03-08-2023 - Regular Meeting

02-08-2023 - Regular Meeting

01-11-2023 - Regular Meeting

2022 Agendas

2021 Agendas

2020 Agendas

2019 Agendas

2018 Agendas

2017 Agendas

Not Available

2016 Agendas

2015 Agendas

2014 Agendas

Record of Minutes

2025 Minutes

Coming January 2025

2024 Minutes

Coming January 2024

2023 Minutes

     06-14-2023 - Minutes

05-10-2023 - Minutes

04-12-2023 - Minutes

03-08-2023 - Minutes

02-08-2023 - Minutes

01-11-2023 - Minutes

2022 Minutes

12-14-2022 - Minutes

11-09-2022 - Minutes

10-12-2022 - Minutes

09-14-2022 - Minutes

08-10-2022 - Minutes

07-13-2022 - Minutes

06-08-2022 - Minutes

 

2021 Minutes

Aug 8, 2021 P & Z Minutes

2020 Minutes

Not Available

2019 Minutes

2018 Minutes

2017 Minutes

2016 Minutes

2015 Minutes

2014 Minutes

Commission Resolutions and Recommendations

2023 R 5pz - A resolution approving a variance request by Rivian, LLC to reduce the setback for part of 801 Walsen Ave

2023 R 4pz - A resolution approving a variance by Caroline Robb to reduce the Sq Ft requirement for the property at 816 W Montana

2023 R 3pz - A resolution approving a variance request by Stacy Decker to reduce the Sq Ft requirement for the property at 775 W Spruce St

2023 R 2pz - A resolution setting forth the findings of fact for a special use permit for Loves Travel Stop - RV Park

2023 R 1pz - A resolution setting forth the findings of fact for a special use permit for 129 Kansas Ave for an emergency center for Huerfano County

2022 R 4 - A Resolution approving the George W. Birrer subdivision - rearrangement of lot lines - final plat

2022 R 3 - A resolution adopting certain rules regarding meetings and keeping of records

2022 R 2 - A resolution setting forth the findings of fact and determination on an application for a variance for J & M Property Investments, LLC following a public hearing RE: Off street parking

2022 R 1 - A resolution approving the All Pro Farms subdivision final plat submitted by All Pro Farms

2021 R 9 -A resolution setting forth the Findings of Fact and determination on an application for a variance for Accurate TDC, LLC following a public hearing - RE: Minimum Side Yard

2021 R 8 - A resolution setting forth the Findings and Fact determination on an application for a variance for Accurate TDC, LLC following a public hearing - RE: Minimum Lot Frontage

2021 R 7 - A resolution setting forth the Findings of Fact and determination of an application for a variance for Accuate TDC, LLC following a public hearing. RE: Minimum Lot Area

2021 R 6 - A resolution setting forth Findings of Fact and determination following a public hearing on the application for a Special Use Permit at 102 US Hwy 10, unit B, Walsenburg, CO 81089, to allow retail marijuana products manufacturing and more specifically the manufacturing of marijuana edibles using purchased extracts

Current Board Members

Board Members
ChairmanDavid Roesch 
Co-ChairRon Eccher   
MayorGary Vezzani 
Council MemberDon Martinez 
MemberStacy Decker 
MemberJoAnn Ugolini 
MemberChris Bechaver 

Membership and Terms of Office

The Walsenburg Planning and Zoning Commission is governed by Ordinance No. 1119 with the membership and terms of office defined as follows.

  • The Planning Commission consists of the Mayor, a member of City Council and 5 members who shall be bona fide residents of the City of Walsenburg. The Commission nominates members and City Council makes the appointments.
  • Resident members serve 3 year terms commencing on July 1st and ending on June 30th. Terms are staggered so the term of no more than two members expire each year.
  • Resident members may not hold any other elected or appointed position in the City of Walsenburg.
  • The City Administrator is required to attend meeting and act in an advisory role but has no vote.

Duties

The principle duty of the Planning Commission is the creation and maintenance of the municipal master plan. see CRS 31-23-206

In Walsenburg the Planning Commission also acts as the Zoning Board of Adjustment. see CRS 31-23-307

 

Applications/Forms

SPECIAL USE VARIANCE APPLICATION

LAND USE APPLICATION

ZONE DESIGNATION APPLICATION

SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION

 

Commission History and Authority

The Walsenburg Planning Commission was originally created in 1960 through Ordinance No. 532under the authority granted by Article 59 Chapter 139 Sections 1-24 of the 1953 Colorado Statutes.

The state law allows certain local modifications may be made by ordinance and the City has done so in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2018.

Colorado law has subsequently changed and Planning Commissions are currently authorized by Title 31 Article 24 Section 202 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.

  • In 2011 through Ordinance No. 997 the Planning Commission was enlarged to 9 members but otherwise made to conform to the guidance in statute. (3 ex-officio 6 resident)
  • In 2013 through Ordinance No. 1037 the Planning Commission was reduced to 7 members (2 ex-officio 5 resident)
  • In 2015 through Ordinance No. 1066 the Planning Commission structure was modified to remove the Council representative (1 ex-officio 6 resident)
  • In 2018 through Ordinance No. 1119the existing Planning Commission structure was established (2 ex-officio 5 resident)

References

Municipal Documents

Authorizing Ordinances

Ordinance No. 532
Ordinance No. 997
Ordinance No. 1037
Ordinance No. 1066
Ordinance No. 1119

Municipal Plans

Comprehensive Plan
Three Mile Plan
Strategic Plan

City Regulations

WALSENBURG ANNEXATION ORDINANCE(Chapter 15 provides guidance but has not yet been legally adopted)

WALSENBURG SIGN ORDINANCE

WALSENBURG SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE

WALSENBURG ZONING ORDINANCE(Chapter 16 provides guidance but has not yet been legally adopted)

"TINY HOMES" ORDINANCE 1094

NUISANCE ORDINANCE 1022

Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance

Please contact the City Clerk's Office for the latest copy of current ordinances.

State Resources

DOLA - Community Development and Planning

Planning Overview & Authority

What is Planning and Why Should a Community Plan?

Local Government Land Use Authority in Colorado

Long-Range Planning

Master Plan Primer

Comprehensive Plan: A Road Map to Community Development

APA Comprehensive Plan Standards

Three-Mile Plans

Meetings and Decision-Making

How to Encourage Citizen Involvement

Tips on Running Public Hearings

Defensible Decision Making

Parliamentary Procedure - Helpful Tips Open Meetings

Legal and Ethical Issues

Due Process, Ex Parte Contacts, & Conflicts of Interest