Summit County Planning Commissions

Summit County has five planning commissions charged with review, approval and recommendation authority for various types of development. Each of the four basins (Tenmile, Upper Blue, Lower Blue and Snake River) has its own planning commission, and there is one Countywide Planning Commission.

The Board of Adjustment considers variance applications to provide relief in cases of development hardships, as provided by Colorado State Statutes.

All board members are Summit County citizens appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.

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We're looking for locals to fill upcoming openings on the Snake River and Tenmile Planning Commissions

The Summit County Planning Department is inviting community minded citizens to apply for seats on the Lower Blue, Snake River, Tenmile, Upper Blue and Countywide Planning Commissions and the Summit County Board of Adjustment. The planning commissions and board of adjustment play an integral role in the land-use planning and development review process in the unincorporated areas of Summit County.

Applicants must be residents of Summit County for at least one year and reside in the basin in which they apply. Minimum commitments include one meeting per month and periodic site visits; monthly meetings are occasionally canceled when there is no business before the board or commission.

To apply for a seat on any of the Summit County planning commissions or the Board of Adjustment, applicants may fill out an online application. Alternatively, you may email a letter of interest, including your background and qualifications, to Margaret Citak. For additional information, contact Lindsay Hirsh.

Estamos buscando locales para llenar las próximas vacantes en las Comisiones de Planificación y la Junta de Ajuste

El Departamento de Planificación del Condado de Summit está invitando a los residentes con mentalidad comunitaria a solicitar puestos en las Comisiones de Planificación de Lower Blue, Snake River, Tenmile, Upper Blue y de todo el condado y en la Junta de Ajuste del Condado de Summit. Las comisiones de planificación y la junta de ajuste juegan un papel integral en el proceso de revisión del desarrollo y planeamiento del uso de los terrenos en las áreas no incorporadas del Condado de Summit.

Los solicitantes deben ser residentes del condado de Summit durante al menos un año y residir en el área en la que solicitan. Los compromisos mínimos incluyen una reunión por mes y visitas periódicas al lugar; Las reuniones mensuales se cancelan ocasionalmente cuando no hay asuntos ante la junta o la comisión.

Para solicitar un puesto en cualquiera de las comisiones de planificación del Condado de Summit o en la Junta de Ajuste, los solicitantes pueden completar una solicitud en línea. Alternativamente, puede enviar por correo electrónico una carta de motivación, incluidos sus antecedentes y certificaciones, a Margaret Citak. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Lindsay Hirsh al 970-668-4206 o Lindsay.hirsh@summitcountyco.gov.