Planning

The Planning Department is responsible for advising the Board of County Commissioners, the Planning Commission and the public on land use and development issues. The Planning staff oversees development applications and amendments to the county Land Use Code and county Master Plans.

East End Master Plan

Visit this page for information on the East End Master Plan.

Read the latest draft of the East End Master Plan here.

Renewable Energy and Natural Resources

Visit this page for more information on Renewable Energy and Natural Resources, and the work to be undertaken on new regulations to the Land Use code.


East End Master Plan logo

Applying for a Permit

All planning permits and licenses, such as development permits, short term rentals, land use applications and marijuana permits, can be obtained using SmartGov.

SmartGov Public Portal

  1. What is SmartGov and why is San Miguel County using it?
  2. How do I create an account on the Public Portal?
  3. How do I apply for a permit?
  4. How do I manage my permit application?
  5. How do I pay for my permit?
  6. Once my permit has been issued, how do I request an inspection?
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Fees and Short Term Rentals Information

Short Term Rentals

  1. Being a Good Neighbor Information (PDF)
  2. Land Use Code Standards for Short-Term Rentals (PDF)

 Land Use Application Review Fees  *effective January 1, 2023

  1. *Land Use Application Review Fees (PDF)

Affordable Housing Impact Fees UPDATED *effective March 1, 2023

  1. SMC Affordable Housing Impact Fee Calculation Worksheet 3.1.23 (XLSX)
  2. BOCC Resolution 2023-09 Affordable Housing Impact Fees LUC Amendment (PDF)
  3. BOCC Resolution 2022-31 Affordable Housing Fees LUC Amendment (PDF)
  4. Section 5-13 - Affordable Housing July 2022 (PDF)
  5. Presentation CPC BOCC AFF HOU Impact Fees 011023 (PDF)

  1. Open House scheduled for October 10 in Norwood

    San Miguel County’s Planning Department is hosting Open House to gather public input on solar and other major utility projects as it develops new Land Use Code regs. It is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 5-7 p.m. at the Lone Cone Library in Norwood. Read on...

  2. East End Master Plan Draft Released

    San Miguel County Planning Department officials and consultants, Design Workshop, have announced the release of the latest draft of the East End Master Plan, a planning and vision document that has been in the works since last fall. Read on...

  3. Good news for workforce housing

    At today’s regular meeting of the San Miguel Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), the board unanimously approved a rezone of land in Ilium Valley that will facilitate housing for the area workforce. Read on...
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