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Community Development

River Edge Colorado PUD revocation approved

Garfield County has approved a planned unit development (PUD) revocation application for the land encompassing the unrealized River Edge Colorado project, redesignating the zoning to residential/suburban. The roughly 159-acre, two-parcel property is located between Carbondale and Glenwood Springs, next to Cattle Creek and the Roaring Fork River.

River Edge PUD revocation

Garfield County adopting Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners adopts the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) on July 1, 2026. All building permits submitted after that date are required to comply with the new code.

Information on the new Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code specifications is now available.

“Wildfire risk is a real concern on the Western Slope and by adopting the state-mandated Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, Garfield County is taking a proactive, responsible step to reduce risk, support safer development, and protect the people and places we value,” said Garfield County Chief Building Official John Plano.

Wildfire code press release

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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