Planning & Zoning

 

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Draft Land Use Code

Parking and Loading Guidelines

Junk and Weed Control

WIND REGULATIONS

Phillips County has adopted wind energy regulations.  Phillips County Wind Regulations 

 

The purpose of the Planning & Zoning Department is to:

  • Conserve and stabilize the value of property
  • Aid in rendering of police and fire protection
  • Provide adequate open space for light, air, and aesthetic satisfaction
  • Preclude congestion on streets, roads, and highways
  • Facilitate orderly, efficient, and integrated development of the county
  • Prevent undue concentration of population
  • Facilitate the provision of efficient systems, transportation, schools, parks, and other public requirements
  • Promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of Phillips County

Current copy of Phillips County Zoning Regulations 

Phone number for questions: 970-854-3778

Planning and Zoning Forms / Fees:

Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule

Online Submission Permits/Applications

Building Permit
Projects that increase the size of a structure and cost > $1,000 to complete require an approved building permit.

Printable Permits/Applications

Building Permit
Projects that increase the size of a structure and cost > $1,000 to complete require an approved building permit.

Conditional Use Permit Application
Required to receive Board of County Commissioners’ approval to permit a conditional use or modification of an existing conditional use

Conditional Use Permit Application for a Utility Substation, Generating Plant, Pipeline, or Transmission Line
Required to receive Board of County Commissioners’ approval to permit a conditional use for any of the above

Special Transportation Permit

Subdivision Exemption Application
State law requires any division of land creating a parcel of less than 35 acres (parcel must be at least 2.5 acres) to be platted and go through the subdivision process.

Application for Variance
Required to receive a variance from zoning resolution requirements

Zoning Amendment Application
Required when seeking a change in the current zoning classification

Need New Address Assigned
Required when seeking to have residence that did not already have an address

Weed & Junk Complaint Form
Required to bring a complaint against a land owner for weed or junk problems

Check, credit card, debit card and electronic check payments are all accepted.