Description

Session One: Land Use & Zoning Updates

Land use and zoning regulations across Chaffee County continue to evolve — and not always on the same timeline. To help ROCC members stay informed and reduce uncertainty when advising clients, ROCC is hosting an in-person planning and zoning update featuring local planning and municipal leadership.

This session is designed to provide high-level context, highlight recent changes currently in effect, and outline what professionals should be paying attention to moving forward — directly from the source.

Lunch will be provided!

Featured Panelists

• Bill Almquist — Community Development Director, City of Salida
• Marika Kopp — Planning Director, Town of Buena Vista
• Ed Barkowski — Planning Department, Town of Buena Vista
• Lance Hostetter — Town Administrator, Poncha Springs
• Miles Cottom — Community Planning & Natural Resources Director, Chaffee County

What This Session Will Cover

• Recent land use and zoning updates currently in effect
• How regulations differ across local jurisdictions
• What REALTORS® should be mindful of when advising clients
• General Q&A with local planning and municipal leadership
  
  

Important Notes

• STR-specific regulations will be addressed in a future follow-up session once public processes are finalized
• Space may be limited — advance registration is required.

This session is funded through the 2026 Smart Growth Grant provided by the National Association of REALTORS®.