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2 days agoPlanning, Community & Economic Development Information
MissionThe Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for the administration of the Town's Land Use Development Code policies and zoning regulations as well as the provision of technical expertise to the community in an effort to foster the sustainable growth of the Town.Our goal is to offer consistent, courteous, high-quality service to the citizens and business community of the Town of Taos by providing a one-stop shop for planning, zoning and building permitting that facilitates and guides the physical growth of the Town in order to enhance the collective quality of life of Town residents and to ensure safe, healthy, and quality development.ResponsibilitiesThe Planning and Zoning Department informs and works with the Planning and Zoning Commission as well as the Town Council by conducting researching and making policy recommendations on a wide variety of land use issues within the Town and greater region.The Planning Division reviews and processes all development applications to ensure all zoning standards have been achieved prior to approval, and if applicable for submission to the NM Construction Industries for building permits. Planning recommends changes to the Land Use Development Code (LUDC), prepares long range planning documents and provides guidance with the implementation of those plans.The Planning Division reviews and issues all business registrations, Short-Term-Rental licenses and Sign Permits.Permit Application ProcessingIn an effort to better serve our customers, the Planning Department has instituted the following procedures and guidelines to ensure the efficient processing of all permit applications:Please allow a minimum of 5 days for the processing of all applications.Applications will be processed in the order received.Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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Taos County Solid Waste Ordinance: Tarp Coverage Required on Public Roads
3 days ago
"Public NoticePursuant to Taos County Ordinance No. 1987-03 Section 10 - "all loads shall be covered by a tarp or other suitable covering before traveling on public roads, within Taos County."Any person who shall violate this provision, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $300 or imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding ninety days or both fine and imprisonment.Taos County Transfer StationsArroyo Hondo Site (Tuesday–Saturday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)From Arroyo Hondo proceed approximately 2 1/2 miles north on state road 522 to the intersection of County Road B-008. Proceed west on County Road B-008 approximately 1/2 mile west to the site.Cerro Site (Tuesday–Saturday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)From intersection of State Road 522 and State Road 378 proceed west approximately 3 miles on State Road 378 to the intersection of County Road B-038. Proceed 3/4 miles west to the site on the south side of the road.Chamisal Site (Tuesday–Saturday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)From Chamisal proceed south on State Road 76 approximately 1 1/2 miles to the intersection of County Road C-007. Proceed southwest on County Road C-007 approximately 3/4 miles to the site.Costilla Site (Tuesday–Saturday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)From intersection of State Road 522 and County Road B-052 proceed southeast approximately 1/2 miles to the site on the north side of the road.Los Cordovas Site (Tuesday–Saturday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)From the junction of State Road 240 and County Road A-020 proceed southeast approximately 1 1/2 miles to the site on the southwest side of the road. It is located next to the Town of Taos Sewer processing plant.Ojo Caliente Site (Tuesday–Saturday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)From Ojo Caliente proceed north on State Road 285 approximately one mile to the intersection of County Road CB-110. Proceed east on County Road CB-110 approximately.1 mile to the site.Pilar Site (Tuesday–Saturday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)From Pilar proceed northeast on state road 68 approximately 1 1/2 miles to the site on the east side of the road.Tres Piedras Site (THURSDAY–Saturday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)From Tres Piedras proceed north on State Road 285 approximately 2 miles to the intersection of Forest Service Road 83. Proceed west on Forest Road 83 approximately 3/4 miles to the site on the north side of the roadGoals:Short Term GoalsConstruct retaining walls at the Chamisal transfer stationPurchase a new roll off truckPurchase a new recycle truckUpgrade the Solid Waste EquipmentEstablish recycling at all County Government BuildingsInstall cameras at illegal dumping sites throughout Taos County and prosecute offendersLong Term GoalsNew solid waste and recycling facility50% recycling at all 8 transfer Stations100% Tarp compliance to prevent litter on the roadwaysCertify 8 Attendants for transfer station, recycling certificationsEstablish methane testing at all 5 closed County landfills (30 yr. Plan NMED)Establish recycling at all local schools"
Taos County Solid Waste Ordinance: Tarp Coverage Required on Public Roads
3 days ago
"Public NoticePursuant to Taos County Ordinance No. 1987-03 Section 10 - "all loads shall be covered by a tarp or other suitable covering before traveling on public roads, within Taos County."Any person who shall violate this provision, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $300 or imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding ninety days or both fine and imprisonment.Taos County Transfer StationsArroyo Hondo Site (Tuesday–Saturday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)From Arroyo Hondo proceed approximately 2 1/2 miles north on state road 522 to the intersection of County Road B-008. Proceed west on County Road B-008 approximately 1/2 mile west to the site.Cerro Site (Tuesday–Saturday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)From intersection of State Road 522 and State Road 378 proceed west approximately 3 miles on State Road 378 to the intersection of County Road B-038. Proceed 3/4 miles west to the site on the south side of the road.Chamisal Site (Tuesday–Saturday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)From Chamisal proceed south on State Road 76 approximately 1 1/2 miles to the intersection of County Road C-007. Proceed southwest on County Road C-007 approximately 3/4 miles to the site.Costilla Site (Tuesday–Saturday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)From intersection of State Road 522 and County Road B-052 proceed southeast approximately 1/2 miles to the site on the north side of the road.Los Cordovas Site (Tuesday–Saturday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)From the junction of State Road 240 and County Road A-020 proceed southeast approximately 1 1/2 miles to the site on the southwest side of the road. It is located next to the Town of Taos Sewer processing plant.Ojo Caliente Site (Tuesday–Saturday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)From Ojo Caliente proceed north on State Road 285 approximately one mile to the intersection of County Road CB-110. Proceed east on County Road CB-110 approximately.1 mile to the site.Pilar Site (Tuesday–Saturday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)From Pilar proceed northeast on state road 68 approximately 1 1/2 miles to the site on the east side of the road.Tres Piedras Site (THURSDAY–Saturday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)From Tres Piedras proceed north on State Road 285 approximately 2 miles to the intersection of Forest Service Road 83. Proceed west on Forest Road 83 approximately 3/4 miles to the site on the north side of the roadGoals:Short Term GoalsConstruct retaining walls at the Chamisal transfer stationPurchase a new roll off truckPurchase a new recycle truckUpgrade the Solid Waste EquipmentEstablish recycling at all County Government BuildingsInstall cameras at illegal dumping sites throughout Taos County and prosecute offendersLong Term GoalsNew solid waste and recycling facility50% recycling at all 8 transfer Stations100% Tarp compliance to prevent litter on the roadwaysCertify 8 Attendants for transfer station, recycling certificationsEstablish methane testing at all 5 closed County landfills (30 yr. Plan NMED)Establish recycling at all local schools"
Notice of Meetings in Taos Ski Valley
4 days ago
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Taos County Procurement Portal and Beacon Bid Information
5 days ago
"Taos County Procurement PortalTaos County uses Beacon Bid to post and share solicitations with vendors, contractors, and other interested bidders. Beacon Bid is free to use and does not require registration or payment to access current solicitations, bid opportunities, RFPs, or related documents.To view solicitation documents, please follow these steps:Select the solicitation you are interested in.Complete the “Request Information” form to be added as a planholder.After submitting the form, you will receive an email with a link to download the bid specifications and related documents.Taos County will provide solicitation updates, amendments, addenda, and notices only to registered planholders through the Beacon Bid platform. Interested bidders are responsible for ensuring they are listed as planholders in order to receive all official updates related to a solicitation.Taos County uses Beacon Bid to share solicitations with suppliers. Click on any solicitation and fill out the free form on Beacon. Or subscribe for free updates for our future bids and RFPs. You will receive an email with the link to download attachments. Please note that accurate contact information is required in order to receive any updates.Beacon is free for bidders. Register View Open Requests "
Taos County Short-Term Rental Ordinance 2024-4: New Regulations & Application Process
1 week ago
"On August 20, 2024, the Taos County Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance 2024-4, the Taos County Short-Term Rental Ordinance. This Ordinance immediately repealed the Home Occupation standards for the Short-Term Rental that were previously used to regulate Short-Term Rental Units in Taos County and establishes new regulations for Short-Term Rental Units in the Unincorporated areas of Taos County. The information below will help guide you through the application process. You can review the full ordinance here:2024-4 Short Term Rental OrdinancePLEASE VISIT OUR ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL TO Submit OnlineFrequently Asked Questions:FAQ'sChecklists: PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY, CHECKLISTS ARE CONTINOUSLY REVISED TO ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CORRECTOwner-Occupied Checklist Submittals UPDATED 10/18Non-Owner Occupied Submittal Checklist Updated 05/05/25Applications and Forms:Rural Addressing ApplicationFire Department Requirements for Residential OccupancyApplication for New Business RegistrationLodging Establishment ApplicationSTR Owner Permission StatementAffidavit of Compliance for Owner Occupied Affidavit of Compliance for Non-Owner OccupiedShort Term Rental Permit Application Short-Term Rental Zoning Clearance Application packets can be submitted by email to [email protected] or in person at the Taos County Planning Department (105 Albright Street, Suite H). If the application is emailed, please attach all documents as pdf files, which will help expedite the review process. Thank you. STR Cap Exemption Information:Frequently Asked QuestionsRequirements and ProceduresApplicationAffidavitReport A ConcernIF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT A SHORT-TERM RENTAL UNIT THAT YOU BELIEVE MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF ORDINANCE 2024-4, PLEASE REPORT YOUR CONCERNS BY PHONE OR AT THE ONLINE PORTAL BELOW:By Phone: (575) 741-2713Online: Complaint Submission LinkGeneral Inquires For any questions regarding Taos County's Short-Term Rental Regulations or for questions regarding an active application please contact us:By Phone: (575)737-6440By Email: [email protected] "
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