Planning & Zoning
The Planning & Zoning Commission reviews proposed amendments to zoning ordinances, site plans and plat applications, and also makes recommendations to the Council regarding the current and future development of the City of Valley Falls.
The Planning and Zoning Commission meets on an as-needed basis. As volunteer appointees, these individuals meet as schedules allow to review requests.
There is currently a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission! If you are interested in applying, please contact City Administrator for more information on the process.
The Valley Falls Planning Commission serves on a volunteer basis and is appointed by the Governing Body. They serve on four-year terms.
| Name | Term Expires |
| Dean Lederer, Chairman | 2025 |
| Matt Strickler, Vice-Chairman | 2027 |
| Jerry Heinen | 2025 |
| Matt Hisey | 2027 |
| Jesse Nickelson | 2027 |
| Vacant | 2025 |
Planning and Zoning
Relevant Documents
- Planning and Zoning Ordinances
- Article 1 - Title; Purpose; Definitions; District and General Regulations
- Article 2 - R-1A Single-Family Residential District Regulations
- Article 3 - R-1B Single-Family Residential District Regulations
- Article 4 - R-1C Single-Family Residential District Regulations
- Article 5 - R-2 Two-Family Residential District
- Article 6 - Planned Medium Density Residential District
- Article 7 - RP-4 Planned Apartment House District
- Article 8 - CP-0 Planned Commercial Office District Regulations
- Article 9 - CP-1 Planned Neighborhood Commercial District Regulations
- Article 10 - CP-2 Planned General Commercial District Regulations
- Article 11 - CP-3 Planned Highway Service Commercial District Regulations
- Article 12 - CP-4 Planned Central Business District Regulations
- Article 13 - IP-1 Planned Light Industrial District Regulations
- Article 14 - IP-2 Planned Medium Industrial District Regulations
- Article 15 - Plan Approval Guidelines
- Article 16 - Performance Standards
- Article 17 - Parking Regulations
- Article 18 - Off-Street Loading Regulations
- Article 19 - District Sign Regulations
- Article 20 - District Height, Area and Bulk Regulations
- Article 21 - Supplementary Height, Area and Bulk Regulations
- Article 22 - Supplementary Use Regulations, Conditional Uses, Accessory Uses, Prohibited Uses
- Article 23 - Manufactured Home Park Standards
- Article 24 - Manufactured Home Subdivision Standards
- Article 25 - Nonconforming Uses
- Article 26 - The Board of Zoning Appeals
- Article 27 - Administration
- Article 28 - Special Events
- Article 29 - Amendments
- Article 30 - Interpretation, Conflicts, Remedies and Penalty
- Article 31 - Miscellaneous
- Bylaws- Rules and Regulations - Planning Commission
- Subdivision - Article 1 - General Provisions
- Subdivision - Article 2 - Procedure for Approval of Subdivisions
- Subdivision - Article 3 - Tract or Lot Splits
- Subdivision - Article 4 - Subdivision Design Standards
- Subdivision - Article 5 - Requirements for Improvements
- Subdivision - Article 6 - Administration
- Subdivision - Article 7 - Miscellaneous
- Subdivision Ordinance
- Subdivision Regulations Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Valley Falls Zoning Map
- Zoning Authority Ordinance
Contact Info
Audree Guzman
City Administrator
417 Broadway Street
7859456612
cityadmin@valleyfalls.org
Dean Lederer
Chairman
dlederer@cwgins.com
Jerry Heinen
Matt Strickler
Jim Clulo
Jayson Oliver