Zoning Official - Tammy Leonard
Second Floor Courthouse
150 Ash Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
(970)345-2701 ext 234
(970)514-7710 Fax
The Washington County Land Use Office administers the permits for the unincorporated portion of the County for buildings and structures as well as changes in land use. Regular meeting time is the third Monday in the month at 7:00 p.m. in the old courtroom at the courthouse. (Date is subject to change.)
| Board Members | |
| Jeremy Shook | |
| John Swindle | |
| Elizabeth Thomason | |
| Rodney Palser | |
| Jonell Mollohan | |
| Joe Wagner | |
| Riley Strand | |
| Kate Kenney | |
| Deanna Schrock | |
| Gisele Jefferson | (ex officio) |
| Kent Vance | (ex officio) |
| Lea Ann Laybourn | (ex officio) |
Building Permits are Required For
- Residences – all categories including mobile/manufactured homes
- Building Permit Application (Not for Mobile or Manufactured Homes)
- Building Permit Application for Mobile or Manufactured Homes
- Foundation permit may be required for mobile/manufactured homes
- Well and septic permits may be required before final approval
- Special Use Permit - Development Permit Swine, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle and Swine
- Out buildings (barns, shops, machine sheds, etc.)
- Grain bins
- Garages, room additions, decks with attached roofs, screened porches, etc.
Land Use Applications
Land Use applications go to the Planning Commission for approval before they are approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
- Exemption from Subdivision
- Single residence is allowed.
- Merge an Exemption from Subdivision back into a larger acreage
- Use by Special Review
- Commercial use or special use of property
- Multiple residences on less than 35 acres of land. Must have health department approval for septic for multiple residences on acreage.
- Amend Current Use by Special Review
- Minor changes to established project or business without changing the original proposal given for approval.
- Application approved by Commissioners only.
- Extinguish Current Use by Special Review
- Revert the property back to agricultural zoning. Approved by Commissioners only in certain circumstances.
- Temporary Special Use Permit
- Needed for special large events such as concerts, some auctions, large gatherings for other purposes except family reunions. (See form)
- Special Use Regulation
- Special Use Permit - Development Permit Swine, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Poultry
Washington County Marijuana Ordinance
Battery Storage Moratorium
Temporary Moratorium on Processing of Applications for Battery Energy Storage Systems
Temporary Moratorium on Processing of Applications for Transmission Lines
Wind, Solar, and Transmission Lines Applications
Additional Forms
These are general guidelines. Always call the Commissioner’s Office at (970)345-2701 (Planning and Zoning) for specific information.
Request for Address – needed for new address either for new building or location site for 911 emergency such as pump station or electrical substation.
Road Cut / Right of Way Permit
Example of Signature Block for Mylar Only
Special Transport Permit (Oversize)