Planning & Zoning Commission

Regular Meetings

  • 4:30 p.m.
  • The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
  • City Hall - Council Chambers                                                                                                                                                                                        427 Rio Grande Pl, Aspen, CO 81611                 

For information on upcoming meetings and agendas, check the calendar. If you would like to comment to the Planning and Zoning Commission electronically, email the Planning and Zoning Commission by the Monday before the meeting by 5 p.m.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Commission Composition, Terms and Qualifications

The Planning & Zoning Commission is a volunteer board consisting of seven regular members and two alternates. They are appointed by City Council, each to four year terms. All members must be qualified electors in Aspen and residents of the City for at least one (1) year prior to appointment. 

Current Members

  • Teraissa McGovern, Chair - (Term expires 3/2030)
  • Tom Gorman - (Term expires 5/2026)
  • Ken Canfield - (Term expires 6/2027)
  • Eric Knight - (Term expires 6/2027)
  • Maryann Pitt - (Term expires 5/2026)
  • Charlie Tarver - (Term expires 6/2027)
  • Deana Juskys  - (Term expires 6/2029)
  • Max Twarjan, 1st Alternate - (Term expires 6/2029)

Overview

The Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) hears and decides applications for conditional use, special review, development in environmentally sensitive areas, variances, special reviews, and public projects; and advises City Council on long-range planning, subdivision plats, Planned Developments, Official Zone District Map amendments, and Land Use Code amendments.

If these types of projects occur on a historic property or within the historic district, review and approval would be the authority of the Historic Preservation Commission.

Visit the Planning and Zoning Division for additional information regarding land use code enforcement.

Enabling Legislation

Chapter 26.212 - Aspen Municipal Code

Agendas & Scheduling a Public Hearing

Planning and Zoning agendas are typically full for months in advance. If your project requires P&Z review, be sure to factor this into your project timeline.

The City planner working on your project will schedule your public hearing for the earliest available date and will notify you of your review date and estimated time. You will then be responsible for completing public notice requirements. 

Upcoming Meetings

You can check upcoming meeting agendas online on the City Clerk's Meeting and Agendas Page.