Planning Commission

Mt. Crested Butte Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is responsible for the town's physical and socioeconomic planning, including the development of plans and policies, land use, zoning, and environmental review. During the development review process, the board ensures that proposed development directs the future of the community toward appropriate physical and economic growth compatible with our natural environment. 

The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by Town Council, and members serve four-year terms.

Planning Commission Vacancy

The @townofmtcb is looking to fill one vacant spot on the Planning Commission. This position replaces a current member’s appointment, which expires in April 2028.

Planning Commissioner duties include architectural design review, recommendations to the Town Council on planning applications such as subdivisions, planned unit developments, rezoning, lot line vacations and boundary line adjustments, variance requests, conditional use requests, signs, and formulating town planning policies. Generally, Planning Commission meetings are scheduled on the first and third Wednesday of every month. Planning Commission members receive $150.00 per attended meeting.

To qualify, applicants must be a resident of Mt. Crested Butte. 

Interested citizens who meet the qualification may apply by submitting a letter of interest via email to nstarkebaum@mtcb.colorado.gov or by mail to the Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall, PO Box 5800, Mt Crested Butte, CO 81225-5800 by, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 5 pm MDT. Interviews will be held at a later Town Council regular meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (970) 349-6632 ext. 117 or email nstarkebaum@mtcb.colorado.gov.

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