Subdividing - Can I subdivide my lot?

On May 5, 1972, a state regulation went into effect that requires county processing and approval of any subdivision of land which creates one or more parcels of land less than 35 acres in size.  Professional land developers, as well as private citizens, must apply for subdivision approval through the La Plata County Planning Department and must obtain Board of County Commissioner approval prior to creating pieces of land less than 35 acres in size.  This also applies to any residual piece of land which the owner retains when creating a 35+ acre tract.

For more information please visit the Planning Department in the Courthouse at 1060 East Second Avenue, Durango, or call us at (970) 382-6263.