Estes Valley Planning Commission

The Estes Valley Planning Commission is a joint Town/County commission that reviews development proposals and subdivision proposals within the Estes Valley, both inside and outside the Town of Estes Park. This Commission meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park.  The public is encouraged to participate.

A study session, which is open to the public, is held at the Town Hall prior to each Planning Commission meeting. The starting time of the study session varies depending on the length of the agenda. Be sure to check the current agenda for the study session meeting time and room number.

Agenda - August 17, 2010 
For the most recent updates, please check website two days prior to meeting. A paper version of the Planning Commissioner's meeting packet is available at the Estes Park Library.
      
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Who serves on the Estes Valley Planning Commission and how are they selected?
The commission consists of seven volunteer appointed members. Four members are appointed by the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners; three members are selected by the Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees. Members must reside in their respective areas of the Estes Valley. Vacancies are filled through an application process. Appointments are made following application and an interview process. Interested residents are encouraged to participate in the Town's annual Citizen Information Academy program.

Are the County Commissioners still involved with land use decisions in the Estes Valley?
The final decision-making authority for development plans rests with the Estes Valley Planning Commission. The final decision-making authority for all other proposals located outside the city limits of the Town of Estes Park rests with the Larimer County Commissioners. The final decision-making authority for all other proposals located inside the city limits of the Town of Estes Park rests with the Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees. Any revisions to the jointly adopted Estes Valley Development Code, the governing document, are considered and adopted through a public hearing process that is held before the respective elected boards, with each acting independently.