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Big Box Forum

The Board of County Commissioners has begun the process of developing regulations for large-scale retailers.  This process will involve a significant amount of public input.  Below are links to various documents which will provide County residents information on the “Big Box” issue as well as list scheduled public meetings and workshops.  Public comments will be received by the Planning Department by clicking on the “Send Comments” link.

 

Big Box Task Force
The final report and presentation of the Big Box Task Force.
Community Survey
Pages 10-15 of the Community Survey, conducted by the Town of Pagosa Springs in summer 2004, summarizes community sentiment towards large-scale retailers. TPS Community Survey
Town of Pagosa Springs ”Big Box” Regulations
These articles of the Town Municipal Code directly pertain to large scale retail development.  
Article 4: Large Retail Development and Permit Process – Refer to Section 21.4.14.
Article 6: Design Guidelines for Buildings Over 18,000 square feet – Refer to Section 21.6.7.
Big Box Meeting
Big Box Draft Regulations for Comments

Example of Design Standards – This slide show illustrates aesthetic regulations for large scale retailers in Ft. Collins, CO.  The building in this example is 205,000 square feet (For comparison, the entire west side City Market shopping center spans approximately 120,000 square ft).
Fort Collins Design Standards

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

Scheduled Meetings:

  • Tuesday, March 20 at 6 pm in the courthouse meeting room

Public Comments Received
Click on this link to read comments that have been received by the County.

Send Comments to the Planning Department
Your input is important and valuable to us!  Please click on this link to send your input to the Planning Department.  Comments will be received until further notice.

 

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