Government

Agendas and Meeting Packets

View a schedule of meetings including today's meetings and upcoming meetings of all town boards and commissions. View agendas and meeting packet materials.

Boards & Commissions

View all the boards and commissions of Telluride.

1. Board of Adjustment & Appeals

2. Community Assistance, Arts & Special Events

   The Community Assistance, Arts, and Special Events Commission (CCAASE) recommends annual funding allocations to the Town Council for community support organizations, arts organizations, and special events.

3. Ecology Commission

   The Ecology Commission addresses human-wildlife interactions of concern, as identified by the Town Council. The work shall address mechanisms that reduce or eliminate interactions with may pose a threat to wildlife and the safety of the general public.

4. Election Commission

   The Election Commission has charge of all activities and duties required by charter, ordinance, or statute relating to the conduct of Town elections.

5. Ethics Commission

   The Ethics Commission has the authority to issue advisory opinions, provide interpretations and investigate violations of the ethics code, and to recommend to Town Council the imposition of sanctions and remedies and/or criminal enforcement of civil action regarding violations.

6. Historic and Architectural Review Commission

   The Historic and Architectural Review Commission is directed to issue Certificates of Appropriateness prior to the issuance of permits pertaining to the erection, demolition, moving, renovation, restoration, addition to, or alteration of any structure or sign.

7. Liquor Licensing Authority

   The Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority and Colorado Department of Revenue must both approve any application for a liquor license, or any change to a liquor license.

8. Medical/Retail Marijuana Licensing Authority

   The Telluride Combined Retail and Medical Marijuana Licensing Authority and the Colorado Department of Revenue Marijuana Enforcement Division must both approve any application for a Retail or Medical Marijuana Center, Optional Premises Cultivation License or Marijuana Infused Products Manufacturing License.

9. Open Space Commission

   The Open Space Commission establishes priorities and criteria for Town Council adoption for the acquisition of open space and for the management and maintenance of all properties acquired.

10. Parks & Recreation Commission

    The Parks and Recreation Commission interprets the needs and desires of the community for recreation and parks services to provide an opportunity for community comments and suggestions for improvements to parks and recreation programs, to develop programs and improvements and to create and update a multi-year master plan.

11. Planning & Zoning Commission

    The Planning and Zoning Commission has the authority to grant approvals concerning uses permitted on review, zoning variances, conceptual, preliminary and final planned united developments, preliminary and final subdivisions.

12. Public Art Commission

13. Telluride Housing Authority Subcommittee

    The Telluride Housing Authority Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Telluride Housing Authority (THA) that provides recommendations to the Telluride Town Council. The THA Subcommittee oversees all of the Telluride Affordable Housing Guidelines and hears, grants, or denies all of the exceptions to the Guidelines.

14. Vending Subcommittee

    The Vending Subcommittee of Town Council reviews any application for a vending permit.

15. Vacancies

    View and/or apply for vacant positions in boards and commissions.

COVID-19 Information

View COVID-19 information as it relates to the Town of Telluride and San Miguel County. View vaccine and testing information.

Mayor & Town Council

Learn more about the governing body for the Town of Telluride.

1. Goals & Objectives

   Town Council goals and objectives.

2. Online Feedback and Comment Form

3. Ordinances

   Recently Passed Ordinances of the Town Council of the Town of Telluride, Colorado

4. Videos: Mayoral Updates & Live Council Stream

   Mayoral Updates and Live Council Stream

Home Rule Charter, Municipal & Land Use Codes

Get the most up to date information about the Town of Telluride Home Rule Charter and Municipal Code.

Design Guidelines & Standards

Design Guidelines & Standards For Building In Telluride

Public Records

Search through the Town's online public records portal, iCompass. Ordinances, Resolutions, Meeting Agendas and Minutes can be found in the iCompass portal.

Departments

1. Town Clerk

   Find out how to register to vote, request records and obtain licenses.

2. Finance Department

   View Telluride's financial reports, learn about its annual budget and find information about local and state taxes.

3. Historic Preservation

   The Historic Preservation Department encourages the protection of historic resources in the Town of Telluride. In 1961, Telluride was officially designated as a National Historic Landmark District, illustrating the history of the United States, in particular, the mining boom era from 1878-1913. The Historic Preservation Department uses a variety of tools to conduct comprehensive design review for the benefits of preservation.

4. Human Resources Department

   The Human Resources Department provides employee recruitment, posting of open job positions, and information technology services including telephone, internet, and computers.

5. Manager's Office

   Learn about the town manager and how Telluride is organized.

6. Marshal's Department

   View information about the Marshal's Office divisions, community programs and organization.

7. Municipal Court

   Access important information about court payments, citations, and local legal resources.

8. Parks & Recreation Department

   View information on current and seasonal recreation activities and park facilities.

9. Planning & Building Department

   Find information about properties, buildings, land development, and zoning.

10. Public Works

    Access information relating to water / wastewater services, street maintenance and public transportation options.

11. Town Attorney

    View legal briefs from the Town of Telluride.

12. Telluride Housing Department

    Local, affordable, rental housing

Staff Directory

Americans with Disabilities

Census Data

State, Federal & Local Resources

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