FAQs • Archuleta County, CO • CivicEngage

I was told that there are no regulations in Archuleta County and I can do whatever I want on my property. Is that true?: No. The County has had Land Use Regulations for many years. In 2006 the BoCC adopted new land use regulations. The County also instituted zoning for the first time in 2006. The regulations are online (click the link on the left) and the online map has a layer which tells you your zoning: on the Legend tab, scroll to Building and Planning and click the + symbol. At that dropdown, check the Zoning box.

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Planning

1. Can I give my kids each a smaller piece of my ranch?: Yes! Depending on your situation, you may be able to create a 35-acre division tract or if the parcel will be less than 35 acres, you may need an exemption plat. Section 4.7 of the Land Use Regulations describe how to do an Exemption Plat. You can ask for one lot at a time under the exemption regulation. Contact the planning department for more information about your specific situation.

2. How do I combine my lots?: The instructions are online in Land Use Regulations Section 4.9. We can send you the information by email or you can come by the office and we will go through the information with you and create a letter and map, which you will send out. The lot consolidation is done by resolution and takes a minimum of 30 days. Contact the Planning department for more information.

3. I was told that there are no regulations in Archuleta County and I can do whatever I want on my property. Is that true?: No. The County has had Land Use Regulations for many years. In 2006 the BoCC adopted new land use regulations. The County also instituted zoning for the first time in 2006. The regulations are online (click the link on the left) and the online map has a layer which tells you your zoning: on the Legend tab, scroll to Building and Planning and click the + symbol. At that dropdown, check the Zoning box.