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UPDATE SAGUACHE COUNTY GOVERNMENT SERVICES DURING COVID-19

UPDATED 04-22-2020

In an effort to slow the potential spread of COVID-19 in our community,
Saguache County government will have limited access to buildings 
beginning Monday, April 27, 2020. 

In an effort to move forward with our job duties, a decision was made
to begin integrating the public back into the county sector.  

Staff will be providing limited essential services via phone and online avenues.
In-person contact for receiving essential services will have limited restrictions during this time. 

These adjustments to county services and public access will be in place until further notice.

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HELP WANTED: Code Enforcement Officer

The Saguache County Land Use Office is accepting applications for a full time Saguache County Code Enforcement Officer.  Applicants must have a valid Colorado Divers License, must pass a criminal background check as well as a pre-employment drug test. 

Applications will be accepted until filled.

Applications and job descriptions may be found on www.saguachecounty.net or may be emailed to you, please contact April Quintana at 719-655-2231

Saguache County is an equal opportunity employer.

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SAGUACHE COUNTY LAND USE DEPARTMENT – PROTOCOLS FOR LIMITED PUBLIC INTERACTION

SAGUACHE COUNTY LAND USE DEPARTMENT – PROTOCOLS FOR LIMITED PUBLIC INTERACTION

The Saguache County Land Use Office has downloadable applications online at https://www.saguachecounty.net/index.php/permits-applications. If you do not see an application that you need on this list, please give our office a call and we will be happy to mail or email it to you.

Applications that you can mail in with the fees are Construction, Septic, Physical Address, Home Occupation and Home Occupation Renewal. Please review applications to see that we may require additional information needed for any application.

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County Owned Lots Are Available!!!!

The Saguache County Board of Commissioners are accepting written offers for County Owned Property at this time. The lots available will be accepted by the Commissioners, at their discretion, on or until July 15, 2020.

If you would like to submit a bid offer for any available properties a bid packet and a list of properties is available by clicking the files below, by calling the Land Use office at 719-655-2321 or by email request to .

Bids must be submitted on a County bid form.  Funds must accompany bids.  NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The Board reserves the right to refuse any bid submitted.

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LAND USE CODE ENFORCEMENT VIOLATION COMPLAINT LINE IS NOW ACTIVE! (2)

LAND USE CODE ENFORCEMENT VIOLATION COMPLAINT LINE IS NOW ACTIVE!

719-221-0547

NUMBER CAN BE CALLED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8AM – 4PM

If possible please have address or legal description or exact location of violation.

THIS IS A CONFIDENTIAL COMPLAINT LINE. THIS LINE IS NOT RECORDED AND NAMES WILL NOT BE GIVEN OUT!

URGENT NOTICE FOR CERTAIN LAND USE APPLICATIONS

The Saguache County Land Use Office is now requiring an appointment for any Conditional Use, Variance request which includes marijuana variance requests. This allows the Land Use Office to review all applications for correct information and additional information that may be required. To make an appointment with the Land Use Office, you can call the office at 719-655-2321,  – or come by at 501 4th Street, Saguache, CO 81149.

Federal Flood Insurance Now Available In Saguache County

FEDERAL FLOOD INSURANCE NOW AVAILABLE IN SAGUACHE COUNTY, COLORADO

Washington, D.C. – Saguache County has joined over 21,000 communities nationwide that are allowed to purchase federally backed flood insurance. This availability follows the community’s adoption and enforcement of ordinances to reduce flood losses and acceptance by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

                Saguache County is now a participant in the NFIP effective on September 18, 2013. Residents of Saguache County will be able to purchase flood insurance up to the limits under the Emergency Phase of the program. However, there is a 30-day waiting period before flood insurance coverage goes into effect. For single-family dwellings, the building coverage limit is $35,000, and the contents coverage limit is $10,000. Renters can also protect their belongings by purchasing contents coverage. For commercial properties, the building and contents coverage limits are both $100,000. Higher limits of coverage will be available after the initial Emergency Phase.

                Lenders must require borrowers whose properties are located in a designated flood hazard area to purchase flood insurance as a condition of receiving a federally backed mortgage loan in accordance with the Federal Disaster Protection Act of 1973.

                The NFIP is implemented through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. There are over 5.5 million flood insurance policies in more than 21,000 participating communities nationwide.

Contact: Land Use Department

Address:
505 3rd Street
P.O. Box 326
Saguache, CO 81149

Phone: 719-655-2321
Fax: 719-655-2635

Staff:
Amber Wilson - Land Use Administrator
Virginia Adams - Land Use Deputy

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Land Use Department Mission

The mission of the Saguache County Land Use Department is to plan comprehensively for the orderly growth and harmonious development of Saguache County. Growth management coordination, land use planning, E-911 address, street data base maintenance, and GIS land base mapping are all components of the County’s Planning program in support of this mission. The Saguache County Land Development Code and any amendments are authorized by the Colorado Revised Statutes and shall apply to the unincorporated territory in Saguache County, Colorado.