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Heads Up - Current Concern
Our long-term strategic effort is deep involvement in the Code Rewrite—the framework that defines what development is possible. While we have generally supported the direction of the code, we’ve recently become concerned by draft language that is incompatible with our mission and with Chapter 4 of the Mid-valley Community Plan. For example, potential zoning district proposals for Missouri Heights include Estate Residential (RE) and Agricultural (AR). Land uses currently drafted for these zoning districts include:
Resorts in Agricultural Zones: The currently drafted "Special Review", requires the familiar public hearing process that unfairly burdens the public to disprove compatibility claims. To ensure compatibility, resort proposals in agricultural zones should require developers to meet CLEAR, measurable standards for mitigating environmental, visual, noise, wildlife, traffic, and water impacts, shifting the burden of proof from the public. In Missouri Heights, resort development should be prohibited as it does not comply with Chapter 4 of the Mid-valley Community Plan.
Parks in Residential Zones: The proposed RE zone regulations would automatically permit Active, Passive, and Wilderness Parks BY RIGHT, ignoring potential impacts. Due to varying impact levels, Active and Passive Parks should be Prohibited in RE zones. Wilderness Parks require individual Special Review, with standards similar to those for Resorts.
KMOHR Board Members have a Seat at the Table
KMOHR President, Karen Moculeski, and Communications Director/Treasurer, Susan Sullivan share a "seat" on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Eagle County Land Use Code Reform project.
You can find all past meetings and attachments on the Eagle County ECLUR Rewrite Project webpage and comment on modules on the EnCode site.
This is a select committee of stakeholders that meet to inform the direction of the code as drafts are released for public comment.
If you have input or would like to be part of a "Core Group" that works together on the Land Use Code Reform, please email keepmohrural@gmail.com
Eagle County LUC Reform Webpage (Administrative Content, meeting recordings, etc.)
The new Eagle County Land Use Code Reform Portal is HERE! (Allows online commenting)
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https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/eaglecounty-co/page/lurreform
The Land Use Regulation Reform Project is aimed to revise existing land use regulations through a detailed Module breakdown and review with the Board of County Commissioners, Land Use Reform Advisory Committee, and both the Eagle County and Roaring Fork Valley Planning Commissions.
All meetings are public meetings and we will be accepting feedback through email and through an online portal.
2026 Meeting Schedule - THIS IS WHEN THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD!
The dates and general topics for 2026 are as follows:
January: Review of Chapter 5, Development Impact Mitigation (including housing requirements)
January 20: BOCC
January 21: joint ECPC/RFVRPC (in Eagle)
January 21: Advisory Committee
February: Review of Chapter 6, Administration (including nonconformities and development review)
February 17: BOCC
February 18: Advisory Committee
February 19: joint ECPC/RFVRCP (in El Jebel)
March: Review of Chapter 6, Administration (including nonconformities and development review)
March 3: BOCC
March 4: joint ECPC/RFVRPC (in Eagle)
March 4: Advisory Committee
April: Full Code review
April 7: BOCC
April 15: Advisory Committee
April 16: joint ECPC/RFVRPC (in El Jebel)
May:
May 5: last day for public comment on the new code
No meetings in May (so we can receive final public comment and incorporate into code)
June 3: Presentation of new zoning map to ECPC (in Eagle)
June 3: Presentation of new zoning map to Advisory Committee (in Eagle)
June 4: Presentation of new zoning map to RFVRPC (in El Jebel)
June 16: Presentation of new zoning map to BOCC
July 2: Recommendation of approval of new code by RFVRPC (in El Jebel)
July 15: Recommendation of approval of new code by ECPC (in Eagle)
July 28: BOCC adoption hearing
Code rewrite work sessions will continue into December
"Stewardship was a big part of the latest update to the Eagle County Board of Commissioners about rewriting Eagle County land use regulations. Todd Messenger, an attorney with Fairfield and Woods, is working on that rewrite. Messenger and Assistant County Attorney Beth Oliver provided that update, which focused in part on how land use policy can affect stewardship."
"Commissioner Jeanne McQueeney noted she’s talked with people who want the county to expand its current standard of dual access points for new developments. But Messenger cautioned against putting too many new roads into rural areas, and recommended giving the county’s engineering department more responsibility for road standards."
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