Planning Division

The Planning Division is responsible for Current Town Planning, Long Range and Special Project Planning, and Public Outreach programs affecting planning and building within the community. 

Current planning consists of scheduling, review, and evaluation of proposed development projects; assistance to applicants regarding code compliance issues; and staff assistance to the Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC) and Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z). Current planning also includes PUD review, Subdivision review, as well as other special review procedures.  Planning staff also administer the Town's Historic Preservation Program and maintain the Telluride Historic and Architectural Survey (a listing of all historic buildings in the Town).

Long Range and Special Project planning include Town Master Plan Updates, Town Annexations, Development and Implementation of Regional Planning Efforts, Rezoning Considerations, Streetscapes Development, HARC and P&Z Commission Training, and Grant Acquisition Management.

Public outreach involves the dissemination of the Town's planning documents such as the Land Use Code, Master Plan, Affordable Housing Guidelines, Design Guidelines for Building in Telluride, Energy Efficient and Environmentally Responsible Building Code, Green Building Resource Guide, Streetscape Design Standards, and Design Standards & Construction Specifications that are currently undergoing revision.  As well, public education efforts such as co-sponsored Historic Preservation in Telluride workshops for interested residents, builders, and the development community.

RESOURCE DOCUMENTS
Master Plan
The Town of Telluride Master Plan outlines the goals and objectives which guide land use planning.  To obtain a copy of the document please contact the Planning Dept. 970-728-2170.

Telluride Land Use Code may be accessed by clicking on the link in the side bar.

Building in Telluride
Essential information and answers to questions about preparing applications for new construction, additions, and alterations.

Design Guidelines for Building in Telluride
The criteria used by HARC to evaluate the appropriateness of a project. The Guidelines also contain a brief history of Telluride, a discussion of architectural styles, a glossary, and a bibliography.

Telluride Affordable Housing Guidelines
Contains the standards for size and construction of affordable housing, price guidelines, employee qualification and occupancy standards, and deed restriction information. For additional information, please go to the San Miguel Regional Housing Authority website at:  www.SMRHA.org.

Design Standards & Construction Specifications (it will take 1-2 minutes for this to load)
Contains the standards for orderly construction of those aspects of development known as "public improvements", e.g. water and sewer lines, curb and gutter, drainage, surfacing and paving, etc. in reference to major subdivisions and major PUD's. As of 12/2009, this document is under revision.

HISTORICAL REFERENCE MATERIAL
Telluride Historic and Architectural Survey (THAS)
The listing and description of all historic structures in the Town, including inventory forms. The 1986, 1987, and 1997 THAS include supporting documentation and definitions of the local classifications of Contributing, Supporting, Non-Contributing With Qualifications, and Non-Contributing Without Qualifications.

National Register of Historical Places Nomination
Describes the historical significance of the Telluride National Historic Landmark District.

Lone Tree Cemetery Survey
History and documentation of the Cemetery, with selected photographs. The Cemetery contributes to the National Historic Landmark District.

Historic Preservation Information
Additional information regarding historic preservation.

HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
HARC generally meets once each month, with additional special and semi-monthly meetings scheduled as necessary.  Regular meeting dates are subject to change.   Please refer to the Town of Telluride Land Use Code and the Design Guidelines for Building in Telluride for specific information with regard to development review including new construction, additions, alterations, demolitions, signs, fences, landscaping, and extensions of Certificates of Appropriateness.  Aditionally, the Land Use Code provides specific information with regard to the requirements for HARC application submittal and public notice. 

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
P&Z generally meets once each month, with additional special and semi-monthly meetings scheduled as necessary.  Regular meeting dates are subject to change.   Please refer to the Town of Telluride Land Use Code for specific information with regard to planning and zoning review including planned unit developments, subdivisions, appeals and interpretations, parking, variance or rezoning requests, affordable housing mitigation, annexation, temporary uses/uses permitted on review, and extensions of approvals.  Aditionally, the Land Use Code provides specific information with regard to the requirements for P&Z  application submittal and public notice.

APPLICATIONS
HARC Application and Fee
Sign Application ;   Signs - Land Use Code Requirements
Tree Removal, Cutting, Relocation Application  and LUC Requirements

P & Z Application and Fee


FEE SCHEDULE
Please contact the Planning Department at 970-728-2170 if you should have any questions with regard to the calculation of development application fees.