Code Violation Reporting in La Plata County, CO (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado.
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Response Times
In unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado, a notice to correct violation gives the owner thirty days to fix a Land Use Code violation, or less if the director finds an immediate risk to public health, safety and welfare. A violation determination can be appealed to the Board of County Commissioners within ten days, and a stop order within three business days.
La Plata County Code Violation Response Deadlines
Some RestrictionsLa Plata County Code § 80-5
A. Notice to correct violation. If reasonable cause exists to believe a violation has occurred, a notice to correct violation shall be sent certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner’s mailing address as listed in the records of the county assessor’s office ... The notice to correct violation shall state which requirements of the code or conditions of approval for the project are be...
Common Violations
In unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado, section 80-3 of the Land Use Code defines seven violations: work without a required permit, activity that contravenes the code, activity inconsistent with a permit, shrinking setbacks or lot size, increasing intensity of use, subdivision violations, and removing a required notice. Remedies and penalties follow under Chapter 80 and Colorado law.
La Plata County Land Use Code Violations
Some RestrictionsLa Plata County Code § 80-3
The following shall be a violation of this code and subject to the remedies and penalties set forth in this chapter and Colorado law: I. Activities without permit or approval. To erect, construct, reconstruct, remodel, alter, maintain, move or use any building, structure, improvement or other facility or to otherwise establish, maintain or engage in any use, development, subdivision or other ac...
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