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Stage 1 Fire Restrictions enacted

Effective beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2026, until further notice. These restrictions apply to all private land and BLM managed public lands within the boundaries of the Grand Junction Field Office. For more information visit the Fire Restrictions webpage.

Commission responsibilities

  • Adopting the Master Plan and Master Plan Amendments.
  • Reviewing and making a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners regarding Land Development Code Amendments, Major Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Conditional Use Permits, and Rezones.
  • Applications will be accepted until all vacancies are filled.

The Planning Commission is governed by the Planning Commission Bylaws.

Planning Commission Bylaws

Commission members

Clifton Anson, Chair

Term expires: December 31, 2027

Virginia Brown, Vice Chair

Term expires: December 31, 2028

Nina Hutchins, Secretary

Term expires: December 31, 2026

Steve Damm

Term expires: December 31, 2027

Greg Haitz

Term expires: December 31, 2028

Kenneth Fischer

Term expires: December 31, 2026

Mike Ritter

Term expires: December 31, 2028

Angela Lema, First Alternate

Term expires: December 31 ,2028

Vacant, Second Alternate​​​​

Term expires: To be determined

Vacant, Third Alternate​​​​

Term expires: To be determined

Clerk to the Planning Commission

Rose Tafoya

Email Rose.Tafoya@mesacounty.us

Get involved in your community!

The Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers to serve on the Planning Commission.

Visit our Volunteer Opportunities page to find the right job for you.