Delta County Approves Code Changes, Denies Austin Subdivision

County approves land use amendments

Delta County approved amendments to its land use code. The decision changes county rules governing land use and development.

Major subdivision denied in Austin

The county also denied a major subdivision application in Austin. That decision is separate from the code amendments approved by the county.

The denial means the application did not receive approval in the action described. The current decision does not establish whether the applicant may revise the proposal, appeal, or return with a new application.

What the decision means

The two actions affect housing and development in different ways. The code amendments apply to the county’s land-use rules, while the subdivision decision concerns a specific proposal in Austin.

High Country Shopper reported on the county’s action. The county’s approval of the code amendments and denial of the subdivision are the decisions now on the record. Further steps would depend on the county’s land-use process and any action taken by the applicant.

Next steps

Residents following the matter should watch for county notices or records concerning implementation of the amended code and any future filing related to the Austin subdivision. The current action does not by itself approve the subdivision.