Building Permits
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The Town of Bluff enacted zoning and planning ordinances governing new development within the Town. In some cases new development may require subdivision review or formal site plan review as provided by the ordinances. All new development will be screened for compliance with Town ordinances. To obtain a building permit the applicant must first receive a Land Use Clearance (LUC) from the Town of Bluff Planning & Zoning Commission. After approving the LUC the Commission will send the LUC to San Juan County. The applicant must send their full application to San Juan County. The County will issue a building permit if the application for the building permit is complete and includes the LUC. A building permit must be obtained before beginning new construction, before moving a trailer or pre-built home onto a lot and for any addition or remodeling.
Click here to download the Land Use Clearance (LUC) *updated 7/15/20
Completed Land Use Clearance forms must be received by 5:00 pm MT the Friday before the next regular meeting in order to be reviewed at that meeting.
Draft Ordinances
We are currently accepting comments on these drafts through March 13, 2021.
Link to 11.18/20 draft animal ordinance
Link to 2/5/20 draft parking ordinance
Link to 4/21/21 draft short term rental ordinance
Approved Land Use Ordinances
Signed Outdoor Lighting Ordinance 2019-17-12
Zoning Ordinance 2019-5a-9 (includes signs)
Subdivision Ordinance 2019-5b-9
Approved Zoning Maps
Zoning Map Whole approved 9/5/19
Zoning Map East Central approved 9/5/19
Zoning Map West approved 9/5/19
Sign Permit Application
Click here to download the sign permit.
For applicable ordinances, see here: Zoning Ordinance 2019-5a-9 (includes signs)
Final General Plan
Link to Bluff General Plan Signed
Link to General Plan Appendices
Planning & Zoning Commissioners:
Contact us via email today!
Upcoming Meetings
The Planning & Zoning Commission typically meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6 pm.
Videoconference Regular Meeting Wednesday, July 21 at 6:00 pm, URL: meet.google.com/iqf-nipw-kvf Join by phone (US) +1 636-735-3215 PIN: 928 639 871#
Videoconference Regular Meeting Wednesday, August 4 at 6:00 pm, URL: meet.google.com/iqf-nipw-kvf Join by phone (US) +1 636-735-3215 PIN: 928 639 871#
Videoconference Regular Meeting Wednesday, August 18 at 6:00 pm, URL: meet.google.com/iqf-nipw-kvf Join by phone (US) +1 636-735-3215 PIN: 928 639 871#
Upcoming Meeting Agendas
Click here to see upcoming agendas. Please note they may be in draft form.
Past meeting minutes
Planning & Zoning Agenda Request Form
Please fill out this form and email a minimum of one week prior to the date of the request for meeting. See the form for full instructions.
*Please note this form is not intended for public comment. Opportunity for public comment is provided at each Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.