Jefferson County/ Clear Creek Boundary Issues

The Greystone rezoning application raised a long-standing, significant issue about the location of the boundary line between Clear Creek and Jefferson counties.  This issue must be addressed in order to understand what part of Greystone is in Jefferson county (26 acres or 43 acres) and what is in Clear Creek County (28 acres or 11 acres).

The maps the Developer submitted for the rezoning show two different county lines between Clear Creek County and Jefferson County. Both lines have some historical precedent that is acknowledged by relevant officials of each county.  One line, which is being advocated as the correct line by the Developer, would result in 17 acres of the Greystone estate being reclassified from Clear Creek County (where they have been paying property taxes and securing building permits) and moved over to Jefferson County. 

The confusion does not affect just the Greystone property.  The discrepancy in the counties’ boundary line starts just above Stagecoach Blvd., where Clear Creek’s Eastern boundary suddenly jogs East. The alternate boundary line extends from that point south to just below the Brook Forest Estates, where it moves back West.  Preliminary thoughts from the Clear Creek County and Jefferson County surveyors suggest the line should be the one further to the West.  If so, a substantial number of properties that have historically been under the jurisdiction of Clear Creek County (perhaps as many as 63) would be repositioned within Jefferson County.

Where the county line lies affects many departments and services, including County Assessor records (and property taxes), building permits, road and bridges, and law enforcement.  How the counties are going to react to the repositioning of the county line is not yet clear.

Where the county line lies will affects what jurisdiction Clear Creek County has over the rezoning. Clear Creek County would have more input if activities, like the “Healing Center” and dining, occur in the Pavilion, which historically has been taxed by Clear Creek County and was rebuilt in 2001 with a Clear Creek County building permit.

The Blue Sky Basin Community Association sent letters to the owners of 63 properties affected by a boundary change.  If you are unsure if your property is affected, email your address to info@nogreystonerezone.org and we will check the maps for you.