The Long Range planners are responsible for working with the Planning Commission  to develop the long term, overall plan for the future development of the County.  These staff work closely with community groups to develop consensus on the wants and needs of the community and the direction of future land development.  The County Master Plan includes numerous community plans and is adopted by the Mesa County Planning Commission.

Mission

To work with the citizens of Mesa County, the Planning Commission, and the Board of County Commissioners to plan for the future development of the County in a manner that protects and enhances the quality of life for its citizens. 

Plans in Progress:

• ORCHARD MESA PLAN
  • The Orchard Mesa Plan is a joint effort between the City of Grand Junction and Mesa County in developing the long range vision for the Orchard Mesa neighborhood. The Plan will build upon the 2010 Grand Junction Comprehensive Plan, adopted by Grand Junction and Mesa County.  The Comprehensive Plan includes the western portion of Orchard Mesa.  The 1995 Orchard Mesa Neighborhood Plan (revised in 2000) was sunset with the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, so it is no longer in effect.  A new Orchard Mesa Plan is needed to complement the 2010 Comprehensive Plan for the area.
  • OPEN HOUSES
    • Monday, June 10: 4:00 - 6:30 p.m., Community Building, Mesa County Fairgrounds
    • Thursday, June 13, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m., Orchard Mesa Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 2748 B 1/2 Road
    • Tuesday, June 18, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m., Covenant Presbyterian Church, 237 32 Road 

•  MESA-POWDERHORN PLAN UPDATE
  • The Mesa/Powderhorn Plan was adopted by the Mesa County Planning Commission on April 25, 2013
   

News: 

• MACK COMMUNITY PLAN 2012 was adopted by the Mesa County Planning Commission on March 22, 2012.
  • Thank you to everyone who has participated - especially the Country Living  HOA for the use of their clubhouse. 
   
• The Garfield Area Interim Development Policy was adopted by the Mesa County Board of Commissioners on May 14, 2012.
  

• Code of the West
• Community Planning Areas
• Energy Master Plan (Mineral & Energy Resources Master Plan)
• Future Land Use Map
• Historic Resources 
• Land Conservation Programs
• Intergovernmental Agreements
• Master Plan
• Natural Heritage Inventory of Mesa County, Colorado (1996)
• Natural Heritage Resources of the Glade Park-Pinon Mesa Area (1996)
  

Links:

• Bureau of Land Management
• Colorado - American Planning Association
• Colorado Natural Heritage Program
• Colorado Open Space Alliance
• Great Outdoors Colorado
• Land Trust Alliance
• Mesa Land Trust
• United States Fish and Wildlife Service
• United States Forest Service
  

Municipalities: 

• City of Fruita
• City of Grand Junction
• Town of Collbran
• Town of De Beque
• Town of Palisade