The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will accept applications from individuals wishing to serve as Gilpin County Planning Commission (PC) members until May 31st, 2025. Applicants must be full-time residents living within the county to apply. The PC serves as an advisory board to the BOCC on matters of zoning, land use, and long-range planning matters. The PC is responsible for rendering formal recommendations to the BOCC on land use petitions such as rezonings and special uses. Appointed individuals will serve a term of three (3) years starting in January 2025. The PC holds regular meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Historic Gilpin County Courthouse, 203 Eureka St., Central City, CO 80427. Interviews of the applicants will be conducted by the Planning Commission on June 10th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
How to Apply
Individuals interested in serving on the Planning Commission and/or Historic Preservation Commission should submit a resume and letter of interest addressed to the Board of County Commissioners detailing their background and reasons why they would like to serve on the commission. Individuals can email their resume and letter. We strongly encourage you to check for a confirmation of receipt email from staff after submittal. You can also submit materials in-person at the Department of Community Development 203 Eureka St., Central City, CO 80427.