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March 12 Planning Commission continued public hearings on the Nutrient Farms PUD

The continued public hearings associated with the Nutrient Farms PUD will be held on March 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Board of County Commissioners meeting room at 108 8th St. in Glenwood Springs.

The commission will open the public hearing and accept into the record new exhibits including supplements from the applicant and additional public comment letters that have been received.

The applicant has submitted a request for continuation of the public hearing, which the commission will consider. Community Development staff is still reviewing additional information submitted by the applicant and the public. Staff supports the continuation request.

The commission will decide if they want to take additional public comment at the March 12 hearing and will decide on the continuation request and any future dates for a continuation.

The public can attend the March 12 hearing in person or online via a Zoom meeting link.

Staff will make every effort to accommodate the anticipated large number of attendees, however, the Zoom link may be an option to assist in our room capacity limitations. Relocation to a larger venue would require additional legal steps to comply with public noticing requirements.

The Planning Commission agenda and supplemental submittals, new exhibits, and public comments are available online.

Please reach out to the Community Development Department (970-945-8212) if you have any questions regarding the upcoming hearing and/or any difficulty accessing the exhibits and application information.

Please note the county has updated its website domain to www.garfieldcountyco.gov and the website and some links are periodically experiencing technical issues. Your patience is much appreciated.


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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