Appraisal Report for ALP Relinquishment Areas 1 & 2

GOVERNMENTAL
The government of La Plata County consists of a three member board of
commissioners elected for four year terms. The city government is a home rule
charter with a council and manager form of government. The five council members
are elected to four year terms. The major governmental impact on real estate
values is in the form of property taxes and planning and zoning regulations. The
values assessed by La Plata County show a relationship between market value
and assessment that is consistent statewide. Colorado mandates that all
properties be reappraised to market value every two years.
The City of Durango has typical zoning and building regulations. While La
Plata County is not zoned, it is subject to Land Use Plans and land use regulations
which establish performance standards for any proposed change in use of
property. The Land Use Plans were created to provide "general guidance" for
development. The performance standards are reasonable and are designed to
accommodate property compatibility without the rigidity of specific development
zones.
The governments of La Plata County and the City of Durango are
specifically attempting to maintain the infrastructure and provide opportunities and
incentives for attracting new business to the area.
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