Silver Cliff is a small town, pop. 706, located in the Wet Mountain Valley in south-central Colorado in Custer County. Located along State Highway 96 at an elevation of 7,982 feet, Silver Cliff has spectacular views of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains and retains a small-town atmosphere.
Vision
We are a vibrant resident and business friendly community that maintains our small town atmosphere while honoring our heritage and the natural beauty of the Wet Mountain Valley.
PUBLIC NOTICES
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HELP WANTED
The Town of Silver Cliff is accepting applications for the Building and Zoning Official, a full-time 40 hour a week position. Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications base pay starts at $25.00 to $30.00 per hour with full benefits.
Applicants must have a valid Driver’s License, be able to lift 50 pounds, and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Education: High school diploma or GED, with at least 10 years combined construction related experience and/or certifications required. ICC Certification is preferred or will need to achieve certifications within one to three years of the 2021 International Codes, in a timeline set by the Board of Trustees.
Technical skills: including but not limited to blueprint reading, interpretation and calculations, interpretate and enforce the 2006 & 2021 International Codes, Silver Cliff Zoning Ordinances, and all other pertinent land use regulations. Must have communication and organizational skills, work well with others.
Computer skills; basic knowledge, word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
For more information or to receive a full job description and application contact Ileen Squire, Town Clerk at 719-783-2615 or 612 E. Main St., Silver Cliff, CO 81252, Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. A complete application and resume including all education and references must be submitted by September 12, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF SILVER CLIFF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
On Wednesday September 20, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Silver Cliff and the Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed changes to the Town of Silver Cliff Zoning Map.
The Public Hearing will be held at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday September 20, 2023, at the Silver Cliff Town Hall, 612 Main Street, Silver Cliff, CO.
Ileen Squire
Town Clerk
Town of Silver Cliff
First Publication: August 11, 2023
Final Publication: August 18, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
SILVER CLIFF PROPERTY OWNERS, RENTERS AND REALTORS!
Reminder: Silver Cliff Pride Code 302.2 requires
that weeds and tall grasses in excess of 6” on all
properties located within the town limits be mowed or removed.
(Allowable grass/weed length for property zoned A1 Agriculture is 12”)
Excessive Weeds Contribute to Fire Hazards!
First mowing deadline is August 13, 2023
Fines as set forth in the Pride Code will start as of August 14, 2023.
All properties must be kept groomed throughout the year.
Fire danger is an everyday threat.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Roger Camper, Building and Zoning Officers
(719)783-3034
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Mission
We work collaboratively with our residents, businesses and visitors to provide responsible, fiscally sound services to create responsible growth, manage infrastructure, drive development and preserve our natural beauty and appearance.
TOWN NEWS
SILVER CLIFF MUSUEM
WILL REMAIN OPEN
THROUGH SEPTEMBER
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FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
INCLUDING LABOR DAY MONDAY SEPTEMBER 4
All meetings have a zoom link, click on the agenda to find the link
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Regular Board Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at Silver Cliff Town Hall, 612 E. Main St, Silver Cliff. TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2023 - AGENDA
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To be put on the Board of Trustees agenda, you must contact the Town Clerk 10 days before the regularly scheduled meeting date. Call or come by to fill out the request form.
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Silver Cliff Planning Commission Meetings held on third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at Silver Cliff Town Hall, 612 Main St, Silver Cliff. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 AT 5:30 AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED ZONING MAP CHANGES
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To be put on the Planning Commission agenda, you must contact Building/Zoning Officer by Monday one week prior to regularly scheduled meeting date and fill out the request form.
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SPECIAL MEETING
September 20, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. to consideration of the Building and Zoning Official new hire AGENDA
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