FRUITA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
June 9, 2026
6:00 P.M.
The following item(s) will be presented at this public hearing of the Fruita Planning Commission for their
consideration. Depending on the application type, the Planning Commission will formulate a recommendation
that will be forwarded to the Fruita City Council. Physically disadvantaged people who wish to obtain
information may call (970) 858-0786. The hearing impaired may call Relay Colorado at 1-800-659-2656 or
visit our website: www.fruita.org.
General Rules
Land use public hearings are similar to a court proceeding. Proper procedures will ensure a fair hearing for
all and allow the land use items to be acted on in a timely manner. In the interests of time and to assure a fair
hearing for everyone, the following rules will be followed:
- There will generally be a 15-minute presentation (maximum) by the applicant.
- Individual speakers will normally be limited to 3 minutes each.
(Additional comments may be submitted in writing.) - The applicant will then have a rebuttal time of approximately 5 minutes.
The purpose of a land use hearing is to have the facts of a case presented in a manner that will assist the
decision-makers in making a fair, legal, and complete decision. The hearing is a fact-finding forum by unbiased
decision-makers. Unruly behavior, such as booing, hissing, cheering, applause, verbal outbursts, or other
inappropriate behavior, detract from the hearing and will not be permitted.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. AMENDENTS TO THE AGENDA
None
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. WITHDRAWN ITEMS
None.
F. CONTINUED ITEMS
None
G. CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
May 12, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting
H. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
- Application #: 2026-08
Application Name: Natural Medicine
Application Type: Amendment to the Land Use Code
Applicant: City of Fruit
Description: This is a request to amend the City of Fruita Land Use Code
in order to adopt regulations governing the time, place, and
manner of the operation of properly licensed natural medicine
facilities.
I. OTHER BUSINESS
Community Development Updates
Election of Chair / Co-chair
July Meeting Rescheduling
Visitors and Guests.
Other Business.
ADJOURNMENT
RULES OF PROCEDURE
1. THE HEARING IS OPENED BY THE CHAIR OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The Chair reads the item on the agenda.
2. THE STAFF PRESENTS THE STAFF REPORT
The Fruita City staff present their reports.
3. THE PETITIONER SUMMARIZES THE PROJECT
The petitioner or his/her representative is asked to present the proposal. Presentations should be brief
and to the point but covering all of the main aspects of the project.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Chair asks for members of the public who wish to speak to come up to the podium in an orderly
manner. People speaking should step up to the microphone and speak clearly, stating their name and
relation to the City. They should be brief and to the point and try not to repeat what others have said.
5. REBUTTAL
The Chair asks for the petitioner’s rebuttal. During this brief time, the petitioner should address the
major questions raised by the public and the Commission.
6. THE HEARING IS CLOSED TO PUBLIC COMMENTS AND THE ITEM IS DISCUSSED
The Chair closes the public hearing to public comments. No further comments from the public are
allowed at this time.
7. VOTE
The Chair asks the Commission for a motion on an item. After the motion is seconded, the Chair asks
for a discussion on the motion. The motion may be amended and if it is amended, the Commission votes
on whether to accept the amendment. After discussion and consideration of any amendments, the
Commission votes on the motion. If the motion fails, or if there is a tie vote, another motion may be
made and voted on using the same procedure. In addition to recommending an item be approved,
approved with conditions or denied, the Commission may also table an item or continue an item to a
later date.
8. FOLLOW UP
The Planning Commission’s decision is forwarded to the Fruita City Council. Once a project is
approved by the City Council it must be revised to reflect all the conditions placed on it by the City
Council before documents are recorded and/or building permits are issued. If the project fails to meet
the Fruita Land Use Code time limits for final documents, the project approval of the project lapses and
the project must be resubmitted.
9. The Planning Commission may also continue a project or deny a project. At the request of the
Planning Commission, the City Council may continue a scheduled public hearing to allow the Planning
Commission more time to consider or reconsider the application.