Since this blog was started in order to offer objective information as a counter to some malicious outside interest groups who invaded our community (in particular Koch’s Americans For Prosperity a brainwashing organization dependent on misrepresenting facts in order to fan fabricated fears. For supporting information see bottom of this post.) intend on instigating mistrust and tension amongst neighbors, rather than constrictively supporting our democratic processes that are already set up to deal with the Land Code and issues.
Something everyone has an opinion on and loves complaining about, but when it comes to the nitty gritty of doing the boring work that needs to be done, few show up. In any event, I figure I should share the following official update.
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La Plata County Land Use Code
Policy Input:
Zoning
La Plata County is working on the land use code revision project as a county-led effort that draws on internal resources, reviews of land use codes from similar counties in Colorado, and existing work products to craft a code that works for La Plata County. There are a number of policy issues that the Board of County Commissioners will give staff direction on how to address in the code revision process. The Board of County commissioners is considering these policy questions and will be providing staff direction after seeking public input on each of the issues, as well as considering best practices from a staff review of land use regulations in six other Colorado counties.
One of the most critical policy topics the Board of County Commissioners will consider is zoning, and we want your input to help guide the direction given to staff on how the revised land use code contemplates zoning. Your input will help inform the Board of County Commissioners decision-making on land use regulations.
Background documents
Agriculture Plus Zone District (memo)
Overlay Zone Districts (memo)
Euclidean Zoning Policy Considerations (memo)
Zoning Comparison Exercise
Comparative Zoning Model
Potential Problems with Euclidean Zoning (memo)
Policy Consideration for Non-Conformities (memo)
Legal Overview of Zoning's Purpose & Implementation (memo)
Zoning Classification Implications on Tax Assessment (memo)
The board will discuss this topic and take public comment at a work session from 1:30-4:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 27 in the Board Room of the La Plata County Administration Building, 1101 E. 2nd Ave., in Durango.
Please review the documents above and provide your written input by Wednesday, October 31 on the concept of zoning. There are several tools available for weighing in.
One of the most critical policy topics the Board of County Commissioners will consider is zoning, and we want your input to help guide the direction given to staff on how the revised land use code contemplates zoning. Your input will help inform the Board of County Commissioners decision-making on land use regulations.
Background documents
Agriculture Plus Zone District (memo)
Overlay Zone Districts (memo)
Euclidean Zoning Policy Considerations (memo)
Zoning Comparison Exercise
Comparative Zoning Model
Potential Problems with Euclidean Zoning (memo)
Policy Consideration for Non-Conformities (memo)
Legal Overview of Zoning's Purpose & Implementation (memo)
Zoning Classification Implications on Tax Assessment (memo)
The board will discuss this topic and take public comment at a work session from 1:30-4:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 27 in the Board Room of the La Plata County Administration Building, 1101 E. 2nd Ave., in Durango.
Please review the documents above and provide your written input by Wednesday, October 31 on the concept of zoning. There are several tools available for weighing in.
- Take a survey! This is the easiest way to provide input on the policy topic: Zoning survey
- Send an email! Send your comments to newcode@co.laplata.co.us.
- Come to a meeting! Provide input at the November 27 work session, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Stay informed
Thank you for your interest in planning and community development issues in La Plata County. We will use this list to keep you informed of upcoming opportunities for public input and Land Use Code-related discussions, so please forward to those who might be interested. Feel free to contact us at La Plata County with any questions: Planning Department, (970) 382-6263, or Megan Graham, public affairs officer, (970) 382-3265.
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For supporting information regarding claims made in my introduction:
- ¶ SaveLaPlataCounty's Recall Petition Examined - dirty tricks in action.
- ¶ Breen LandUseCode Community Meeting - This Is What Democracy Looks Like!
- K.Francis: Big oil and gas behind county commissioner attacks - Nov. 17, 2017
- Lachelt: Transparency regarding environmental venture - 2017
- Kochs' Weaponized Philanthropy Machine - MapLight.org - 2018
- ¶ “O the irony!” says "Save"LaPlata's front man, Peters. The irony indeed.
- Koch Brothers Exposed [2014] Robert Greenwald documentary
- ¶ SaveLaPlataCounty's "Facts" Tainted by Koch's DarkMoney Tentacles.
- Commissioner Lachelt Recall Is Unfair - L.T. - 2/15/18
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