Glen Vista Property Owners Association
Number of Lots
Total Acres
Miles of Roads
Announcements
Upcoming Events
FAQs
Welcome to Glen Vista
Glen Vista Subdivision is a southern Colorado mountain community with spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the west, Pikes Peak to the north, and the Wet Mountain range to the east. Endless recreational activities in the area, including excellent fishing and white water rafting at the Arkansas River, horseback riding, 4-wheeling and hiking. Westcliffe, located 20 minutes south, is a quaint, picturesque town with spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, where you can spot five 14,000-foot peaks, known as the Crestone Group.
GVPOA is comprised of 1,151 lots encompassing 6,145 total acres and about 65 miles of roads, and the subdivision is broadly surrounded by BLM and Colorado State lands.
Go to the Board Meetings page for board meeting dates.
FYI- 2024 Invoices are being mailed out January 22, 2024. (We apologize for the late start, people were ill). If you don’t receive your invoice in 2 weeks, please email us with your name and correct address. When you move here, besides notifying the post office, you need to notify Glen Vista for mailings. Phone calls will sometimes get distorted in the google voice translation so we are asking for email in this case. Board@glenvista-colorado.org. Thank you.
Roads are maintained by Glen Vista with a few exceptions as noted in FAQ #10. Maintained means graded; Glen Vista has never done snow plowing.
*** Have you checked out the FAQs? They may answer a lot of your questions.
Upcoming Events
2024 Wood Chipping Dates
September 14
8 am to Noon
Non GVPOA members $30 per load
93 Wendy Drive
Volunteer
We welcome your help to support various committees to address Covenant violations, the welcome wagon committee, wildlife mitigation committee, road committee, create and distribute newsletters, and Election Committee. If interested in volunteering or a Board position, please contact email board@glenvista-colorado.org.
Road Committee
Covenant Committee
Budget Committee
Frequently Asked Questions
1) The county setbacks are 25 feet. Glen Vista is 50 feet. Will the GVPOA give variances?
NO, GVPOA does not give variances to the 50 feet setback requirement. Glen Vista does not give variances at all. This is to protect all landowners.
2) Is burning allowed in GVPOA?
Absolutely NO OPEN FIRES of any type in GVPOA, regardless of the County, State or Deer Mountain Fire Station statements. We do not want a repeat of the June 2, 2002 Iron Mountain Fire which was caused by a charcoal grill tipping over on a windy day during drought conditions, and ultimately burned over 4,400 acres, 100 homes and another 106 structures. Fines will be levied for any infraction. If the Fire Station is called, they can also levy fines.
3) If I do not pay my annual POA dues do I have to abide by the covenants?
4) What do I get for my POA dues?
You receive newsletters throughout the year with reminders of our activities, quarterly board meetings, you benefit from road grading and maintenance, the enforcement of covenants designed to protect your property values, attorney fees associated with enforcement of covenants, updated street signs as needed, and subject to funding, an annual road clean up event, an organized trash, tires and electronics day for GVPOA and organized free wood chipping days for members.
5) What are the restrictions or rules about outside watering?
GVPOA water is for IN HOME use only, and are outlined in the covenants. Water must be hauled for watering animals or gardens, and please keep a receipt. You can also check with Dan Henrichs, Water Commissioner at dan.henrichs@state.co.us.
6) What electric company should I use?
Sangre de Cristo Electric is the provider for this area at 844-395-2412 or 719-395-2412. Please note that Filing 14 does not have electric available and is solar only.
7) If I am planning to build a house, can I build a tire house, container house, yurt, or other alternate structure?
PER FREMONT COUNTY, YOUR FIRST STRUCTURE ON YOUR PROPERTY EVEN IF IT’S A SHED, MUST HAVE A PERMIT. Contact the Fremont County Building Department at 719-276-7460 Monday – Thursday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, and located at 615 Macon Ave, Room 212, Canon City, Co, 81212.
Contact the Fremont County Department of Planning and Zoning at 719-276-7360 Monday – Thursday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, and located at 615 Macon Ave, Room 210, Canon City, Co, 81212. They primarily deal with land use issues in the unincorporated areas of the county. www.fremontco.com/building/building-department
8) How can I volunteer with Glen Vista?
GVPOA is always looking for volunteers for various committees, like Covenant Enforcement Committee, Tax Lien Sale Committee, and Election Committee (counting proxy votes).
9) Who do I contact to get a mailbox?
Contact Cotopaxi post office at 123 Co Rd 12, Cotopaxi, CO 81223 or call them at 719-942-4100.
10) Who is responsible for maintaining our roads?
All Glen Vista roads are roads maintained by Glen Vista except for Indian Wells Road, a short section of Knight Lane to all of Kirk Drive, Iron Mountain Road, and part of Kit Carson Trail which are maintained by Fremont County. Questions about these specific roads should be directed to Fremont County Department of Transportation, supervisor Paul Garrett 719-942-4234. For questions about Glen Vista maintained roads, please call us at 719-315-1520. Maintaining roads means grading the roads. It does not include snow plowing. Glen Vista has never provided snow plowing.
11) How much does it cost to maintain our roads?
We have $70,000 budgeted for the roads in 2023. We have 60+ miles of roads to be maintained. It costs a minimum of $1200+ per mile for basic grading. It’s $1440 for grading with a roller packer. That is not including if they need to use water. That’s not culverts, road repair, hauling and spreading road base or emergencies.
12) Is there a weekly trash pickup service available for everyday household trash disposal?
Cotopaxi trash service companies:
- Oak Disposal Services (719) 783-3456
- P Bar O Disposal (719) 783-0202
Other options may be available.
13) Am I allowed to live in my camper, RV or mobile home on my GVPOA property?
Glen Vista allows for 60 consecutive days in 2023 of camping. You can live in your RV on your property while you’re building IF you have a building permit and are actively building. You have to get a letter of abatement from Fremont County.