THROUGHOUT 2026 THE TOWN WILL BE UPDATING ITS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN!

WHAT IS THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN?

The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range plan that will help shape how the community grows and changes over time. It reflects the community’s shared values and priorities and helps answer a simple question:

  • How do we want Dolores to grow and change over the next 20 years?

WHY UPDATE THE PLAN?

The plan hasn't been updated since 1997. A lot has changed since then, and the new plan will help address today's opportunities, goals and challenges. 

Read the current plan here

WHY IS THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPORTANT?

An updated Plan will help the community:

  • Plan ahead instead of reacting to problems
  • Protect what matters, like open space, water, and community character
  • Guide growth in a way that fits local values
  • Make fair and transparent decisions about development

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Does the 1997 Vision Statement still resonate with you?
"We in the Dolores Community want to sustain our small mountain community atmosphere. We want to enhance and beautify the community with projects and recreational opportunities that harmonize with our small town character, heritage and the natural environment. Because regional growth has its sights on Dolores, we want to actively plan for it in ways that protect those elements we hold valuable. We should seek complementary development, find appropriate places for different types of development, and manage growth where necessary. We should improve communication, and encourage everyone to be involved responsible citizens. "

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Phase 1: Foundation

This initial phase sets the foundation for Dolores' Comprehensive Plan update by hosting conversations with the community and understanding what key updates are needed from the 1997 Plan.

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Phase 2: Vision and Community Choices

This phase begins shaping the goals and strategies for the new plan based on community feedback. It also helps define the vision and core values that will guide Dolores’ Comprehensive Plan update.

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Phase 3: Draft Plan Review

During this phase, the community will have a chance to review the goals and policies of the Draft Plan, add ideas, and help prioritize actions they would like to see implemented.