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Planning Commission is holding continued public hearings May 28

The Garfield County Planning Commission is holding three continued public hearings on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, beginning at 6 p.m.

  • The Garfield County Planning Commission is holding a continued public hearing on Wednesday, May 28, at 6 p.m., regarding the review and consideration of an amendment to a portion of the Riverbend PUD approved by Resolution No. 77-2. The Amended Riverbend PUD portion will be rezoned to the Nutrient Farm PUD Zoning. Properties are located approximately one mile southeast of the Town of New Castle and south of the Colorado River. File No. PUAA-05-23-8963. Property owner is Nutrient Farms LLC. Staff Planners – Glenn Hartmann and John Leybourne.

  • The Garfield County Planning Commission is holding a continued public hearing on Wednesday, May 28 at 6 p.m., regarding the review and consideration of a request to vacate the Coal Ridge PUD approved by Resolution No. 84-261 at Reception Number 358633. The property within the vacated Coal Ridge PUD portion will be rezoned to the Nutrient Farm PUD Zoning. Properties are located approximately one mile southeast of the Town of New Castle and south of the Colorado River. File No. PUAA-05-23-8898. Property Owner is Nutrient Farms LLC. Staff planners – Glenn Hartmann and John Leybourne.

  • The Garfield County Planning Commission is holding a continued public hearing on Wednesday, May 28 at 6 p.m., regarding the review and consideration of a request for a rezoning to a planned unit development to include operational farm, greenhouse, agricultural, residential, recreational, and retail/commercial related activities. Properties are located approximately one mile southeast of the Town of New Castle and south of the Colorado River. File No. PUAA-05-22-8899. Property Owner is Nutrient Farms LLC. Staff planner – Glenn Hartmann and John Leybourne.

    • May 28 continued public hearings


    Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment openings

    The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is currently seeking citizen volunteers to fill seats on the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment. More information available on the boards and commissions page.

    Community Development hours

    We accept walk-ins 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. We can also accommodate your needs via phone and email. Please call 970-945-8212, Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for assistance.

    Our mission

    To provide development services and implement county policies in a professional manner that promotes the quality of life for the citizens of Garfield County.

    Building inspections

    • To request a building inspection, please call 970-945-1377, ext. 1621.
    • Inspection requests received before 4:30 p.m. on any business day will be performed on the following business day between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If your request is received on a non-business day (weekends/ holidays) the inspection will be performed on the second business day following.

    Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (formerly known as septic systems)

    • Garfield County Public Health manages the regulation of onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS). Visit the OWTS page for fees and regulations.
    • To request a septic inspection, please call 970-945-6614, ext. 8150.
    • Contact the system designer, as well as public health, at least 48 hours prior to requesting a final inspection of the installed system – prior to backfill.

    Building Permit applications

    • Applicants can submit a re-roofing, demolition or sign permit application online here.
    • Submittal of all other application types will need to be coordinated by our staff. Please call 970-945-8212 directly. Messages will be returned within 24 hours.

    Land Use Permit applications

    • Submittal of applications will need to be coordinated by our staff. Please call 970-945-8212 directly. Messages will be returned within 24 hours.


    Submit an application online

    Reroofing, demolition and sign permit building applications can be submitted online.
         Re-roofing permit application PDF


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