RIO BLANCO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
317 E. Market Street
Post Office Box 599
Meeker, CO 81641
Definitions:
1) Relocation of Common Boundary Lines (Exempt) is a transfer of land made outside of platted
subdivisions for the purpose of relocating common boundary lines between adjoining properties, so long
as no parcel or lot is created that is less than 35 acres.
2) Relocation of Common Boundary Lines (Non-exempt) is a transfer of land made outside of
platted subdivisions for the purpose of relocating common boundary lines between adjoining properties,
where parcels or lots are created that are less than 35 acres.
Common Boundary Line Relocations are intended to be used only to change the location of a
boundary line dividing two parcels, and must meet all applicable standards of the Rio Blanco County Land
Use Resolution if the parcels to be adjusted are less than 35 acres in size.
RELOCATION OF COMMON BOUNDARY LINES
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
(Section 223, RBCLUR)
It is the applicant’s responsibility to prove that all applicable requirements of the Rio
Blanco County Land Use Resolution will be met. The applicant is encouraged to
attend a pre-application conference. At the pre-application conference, the
Development Department Staff will meet with the applicant and determine which
submittal requirements apply to the specific application.
The applicant should be advised that after a complete Boundary Line Relocation
(non-exempt) submittal packet is received by the Development Department, the
application will be reviewed by the Director of Land Use Management. If it is found
that the Boundary Relocation substantially changes the nature of the property, it
shall be treated as a minor or major subdivision), in which case, additional
information will be required prior to further review (see Minor or Major Subdivision
Checklists, as appropriate). If the Boundary Line Relocation does not substantially
change the nature of the property, it shall be processed and approved
administratively.
[ ] COMPLETED APPLICATION AND REQUIRED FEES Initial fee is $100. There is no fee
for public notice. Please make check payable to Rio Blanco County. Please submit an
executed “Agreement for Payment” form.
[ ] NUMBER OF COPIES A minimum of three (3) complete sets of all required materials
(application, supporting documents and drawings) must be submitted. Additional copies may be
required at the applicant’s expense.
[ ] LEGAL DESCRIPTION/PROOF OF OWNERSHIP/AUTHORITY
[ ] Attach a copy of the recorded deed(s), or a current title policy for all involved parcels.
[ ] If the applicant(s) are not the current property owner(s), a letter conveying authority
to act on behalf of the owner(s), a valid power of attorney (which has been recorded in
the real estate records), or other proof of legal ability to apply for and/or carry out the
activity/development shall be provided.
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[ ] NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF MORTGAGEE or BENEFICIARY UNDER DEED OF
TRUST (as applicable)
Provide a list of the names and mailing addresses for the above persons. This
information can be obtained from the County Assessor’s Office.
[ ] VICINITY MAP
This map should show the relationship of the request to surrounding properties and
roads. A hand drawn map, computer drafted map, or a USGS Quad map with the subject
property circled is acceptable to meet this requirement.
[ ] PLAT REQUIREMENTS: The survey plat shall comply with applicable provisions of C.R.S.
38-51-101 et seq. and C.R.S. 38-44-112., except that the owner’s certificate on the plat shall
contain the following language:
“I (we) hereby certify that the purpose of this subdivision of land is to relocate common
boundary lines between adjoining properties, and no additional parcels are hereby
created: therefore, this division of land is exempt from review as a subdivision pursuant
to Section 30-28-101(10)(d), C.R.S.” followed by the printed names, signatures of both
property owners and dates.
The survey plat must clearly distinguish the prior boundary location from the new boundary.
[ ] DEEDS: Copies of the executed deeds and the recorded plat shall be submitted to the
Development Department.
Note 1: This checklist is advisory only, and does not replace County Resolutions. Please refer to
applicable County regulations when preparing submittals.
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