HomeMy WebLinkAbout20120783.tiff BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Bill Hall, that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning
Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for:
CASE NUMBER: ORDINANCE 2012-3
REQUEST: IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING,WITH AMENDMENTS,
A PORTION OF CHAPTER 5 REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 23
ZONING AND CHAPTER 24 SUBDIVISIONS, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE.
PRESENTED BY: TOM PARKO
be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons:
1. Section 23-2-120.8.1—That the existing text is in need of revision as proposed. The proposed changes
are part of a semi-annual review of the County Code to respond to constituent input about the Code's
provisions, to update it in relationship to other regulatory documents, and to maintain its overall
functionality. Several of the items proposed for revision come from recommendations made by the
public and landowners, or as the result of observations made by the County Commissioners, Planning
Commission, or County Staff during the processing of land use cases.
2. Section 23-2-120.8.2 — That the proposed amendment will be consistent with the future goals and
needs of the County as set out in Chapter 22 and any other applicable code provision or ordinance in
effect. Fundamentally, the proposed revisions are consistent with County goals that support agricultural
and mixed land uses, promote flexibility and predictability in land use matters, and ensure fairness and
consistency in processing requirements.
3. Section 23-2-120.83-- That the proposed amendment will be consistent with the overall intent of this
Chapter. The intent of Chapter 23, as defined by Section 23-1-40, is to provide a unified regulatory
system for land use within the County and to promote the health, safety, convenience, morals, order,
and welfare of present and future inhabitants of the County. The proposed changes to the Code are
designed to clarify ambiguities or omissions in the Code, or to update certain regulations to be more
consistent with modern building and safety standards.
Motion seconded by Robert Grand.
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage Absent
Robert Grand
Bill Hall
Tom Holton
Alexander Zauder
Benjamin Hansford
Mark Lawley
Nick Berryman
Jason Maxey
Joyce Smock
The Chair declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this
case to the Board of County Commissioner's for further proceedings.
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I, Kristine Ranslem, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission,do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing resolution is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County,
Colorado, adopted on April 3, 2012.
Dated the 3rd of April, 2012.
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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ARTICLE I
General Provisions
Sec. 23-1-90. Definitions.
CAMPING: A recreational activity involving the spending of up to seven (7) nights in a tent, primitive
structure, a travel trailer or recreational vehicle at a campsite.
FISHING: A recreational activity that involves the act, occupation, or sport of catching fish.
HUNTING: A recreational activity or sport of pursuing game.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: The following classes of recreational facilities have the
following meanings:
a. PUBLIC RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: PUBLIC parks, zoos, swimming pools, golf courses
and other such facilities owned or operated by or under the direction of a government agency or a
nonprofit corporation which fall within the definition of the word PUBLIC, as defined above.
b. PRIVATE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Includes golf courses, tennis courts, swimming
pools, hunting lodges, country clubs and RECREATIONAL FACILITIES for fraternal organizations,
all of which are owned and operated by either nonprofit organizations with a limited membership or
by private persons or organization of persons who own the facilities and are the only users of them.
c. COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Includes bowling alleys, health spas,
swimming pools, tennis courts, miniature golf facilities and the like, operated on a commercial basis
for USE by the paying PUBLIC.
WATER SKIING: An aquatic recreational activity that is typically associated with a body of water and a
motorboat and personal water craft.
ARTICLE III
Zone Districts
Division 1
A (Agricultural) Zone District
Sec. 23-3-30. Accessory uses.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to the Uses Allowed by
Right in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Such BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES must
be designed, constructed and operated in conformance with the bulk requirements contained in
Section 23-3-50 below. ACCESSORY USES within the A (Agricultural) Zone District shall
also be subject to the additional requirements contained in Articles IV and V of this Chapter.
Note: The combined GROSS FLOOR AREA of all ACCESSORY BUILDINGS constructed
after the original effective date of this Chapter (August 25, 1981 ) on LOTS in an approved or
recorded subdivision plat or LOTS part of a map or plan filed prior to adoption of any regulations
controlling subdivisions of less than ten ( 10) acres shall not exceed four percent (4%) of the total
lot area, except in Regional Urbanization Areas, which shall adhere to RUA development
standards. However, in no case shall such an accessory building exceed twice the GROSS
FLOOR AREA of the primary residence on the lot except by variance. Any accessory structure
made nonconforming by application of this Section may be repaired, replaced or restored in total.
A. STRUCTURES for storage of equipment and agricultural products. Converted, partially
dismantled, modified, altered or refurbished MOBILE HOMES or MANUFACTURED
HOMES shall not be utilized as an AGRICULTURALLY EXEMPT BUILDING or for
the storage of equipment or agricultural products.
B. BUILDINGS for confinement or protection of LIVESTOCK, within the limitations
defined in Section 23-3-50 below. Converted, partially dismantled, modified, altered or
refurbished MOBILE HOMES or MANUFACTURED HOMES shall not be utilized as
an AGRICULTURALLY EXEMPT BUILDING or for the storage of equipment or
agricultural products.
C. MOBILE HOMES used as SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS for persons customarily
employed at or engaged in FARMING, RANCHING or GARDENING subject to the
additional requirements of Article IV, Division 3 of this Chapter.
D. HOME OCCUPATIONS -CLASS I shall comply with Section 23-1-90 and CLASS II
shall comply with Section 23-1-90 and Article IV, Division 12 of this Chapter.
E. OFFICE incidental to the operation of the Uses Allowed by Right as listed in Section 23-
3-20 above.
F. MOBILE HOME subject to the additional requirements of Article IV, Division 3 of this
Chapter.
G. Roadside stands when the products offered for sale are grown on the premises. Such
stands shall be situated not less than fifty(50) feet from the PUBLIC right-of-way.
H. SIGNS, in conformance with the provisions of Article IV, Division 2 of this Chapter.
I. NONCOMMERCIAL JUNKYARD.
J. Any other STRUCTURE or USE clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to the operation of
a Use Allowed by Right in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
K. Cargo container as Accessory STRUCTURE. One (1) cargo container as an accessory
STRUCTURE in the A (Agricultural) Zone District may be allowed for storage of goods
inside the unit on lots in an approved or recorded subdivision plat, or LOTS which are
part of a map or plan filed prior to the adoption of any regulations controlling
subdivisions in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Two (2) cargo containers may be
allowed on property of less than eighty(80) acres in size, when not on a LOT in an
approved or recorded subdivision or a LOT which is part of a map or plan filed prior to
adoption of any regulations controlling subdivisions. Up to five (5) cargo containers may
be allowed on property equal to or greater than eighty(80) acres in size. Additional
containers may be allowed on all lot sizes, as described in Subsection 23-3-40.AA. A
cargo container used for storage, an office, a DWELLING or any habitable use shall
require the issuance of building permits. The following conditions shall apply:
I. Electricity is the only utility which will be connected to the cargo container used solely for
storage. Cargo containers that have been retrofitted for habitation can be connected to wet and dry
utilities such as water, sewer and electricity.
2. The cargo container can be used as a DWELLING or as overnight or temporary housing as
long as the cargo container has been retrofitted and designed to meet all state and local Housing and
Building Codes. The cargo container that has been retrofitted for an office, DWELLING, or any
habitable use, shall be designed by a licensed professional.
3. The property upon which the cargo container is to be located must be a LEGAL LOT.
4. The applicant shall not remove any structural component of the cargo container used for
storage, an office, a DWELLING, or any habitable use.
5. A cargo container used for storage,an office,a DWELLING,or any habitable use shall not be
allowed to fall into a state of disrepair. Such disrepair may include a cargo container that is partially
or totally damaged by fire, earthquake, wind or other natural causes, or is in a state of general
dilapidation, deterioration or decay resulting from a lack of maintenance, vandalism or infestation
with vermin or rodents. Any such cargo container used for storage,an office,or a DWELLING shall
be restored to,and maintained in,the original condition it was in at the time it was placed on the site
as established by the original inspection by the Department of Building Inspection, or it shall be
removed from the site.
6. A cargo container used solely for storage shall be removed from the property upon cessation of
the USE.
7. The cargo container may not be used in any manner to display a sign.
L. Semi-trailer used as accessory storage. One (l) semi-trailer used as accessory storage
may be permitted on lots in an approved or recorded subdivision plat, or LOTS which are
part of a map or plan filed prior to the adoption of any regulations controlling
subdivisions in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, according to the procedure and zoning
permit requirements outlined in Section 23-4-900 of this Chapter for the purpose of
storing goods inside the unit. Up to two (2) semi-trailers may be used as accessory
storage on agricultural parcels not in an approved or recorded subdivision plat, or LOTS
which are part of a map or plan filed prior to the adoption of any regulations controlling
subdivisions in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, without a zoning permit. Additional
semi-trailers used as accessory storage may be allowed on all lot sizes and types, as
described in Subsection 23-3-40.0 below.
M. COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. Parking and operation of one (1) COMMERCIAL
VEHICLE may be permitted on lots in an approved or recorded subdivision plat, or
LOTS which are part of a map or plan filed prior to the adoption of any regulations
controlling subdivisions in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, according to the procedure
and zoning permit requirements outlined in Section 23-4-950 of this Chapter. Parking
and operation of one (1) COMMERCIAL VEHICLE may be allowed on property of less
than eighty(80) acres in size, when not a LOT in an approved or recorded subdivision or
a LOT which is part of a map or plan filed prior to adoption of any regulations controlling
subdivisions, without a zoning permit. Without the appropriate land use permits, only
one(1) tractor trailer and one (1) two-rear-axle vehicle are permitted on a parcel of land
less than eighty(80) acres. Parking and operation of up to five (5) COMMERCIAL
VEHICLES may be allowed on property equal to or greater than eighty (80) acres in size
when used to haul agricultural goods, equipment or livestock, as long as the number of
trips does not exceed sixty (60) per day to and from the property. No additional
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES are allowed, unless part of a commercial or industrial USE
otherwise permitted by Subsection 23-3-40.R below.
N. WIND GENERATORS, which may require the issuance of a Zoning Permit for WIND
GENERATOR, as per Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 12, of this Code.
O. MEDICAL MARIJUANA. One (1) caregiver of MEDICAL MARIJUANA that is grown
and sold pursuant to the provision of Article 43.3, Title 12, C.R.S., and for a purpose
authorized by Section 14 of Article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution per legal parcel as
per Article IV, Division 14, of this Code.
P. TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWERS, which require the issuance of a
Zoning Permit for a TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWER, subject to the
provisions of Article IV, Division 10 of this Chapter.
Q. SECOND SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, subject to the additional requirements of
Article IV, Division 8 of this Chapter. (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000- 1 ;
Weld County Code Ordinance 2001 - 1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-9; Weld
County Code Ordinance 2003- 10; Weld County Code Ordinance 2006-2; Weld County
Code Ordinance 2006-4; Weld County Code Ordinance 2008- 16; Weld County Code
Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code Ordinance 2010-6; Weld County Code Ordinance
2011 -9)
R. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITES, including:
1 . Hunting
2. Fishing
3. Camping
4. Water skiing
Sec. 23-3-40. Uses by special review.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated
and maintained in the A (Agricultural) Zone District upon approval of a permit in accordance
with the requirements and procedures set forth in Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
C. Recreational facilities and USES including:
1 . Race tracks and race courses.
2. DRIVE-IN THEATERS, subject to the provisions of Section 23-4-410.
3. Golf courses.
4. Shooting ranges, subject to the provisions of Section 23-4-370.
5. Guest farms and hunting lodges.
6. Fairgrounds.
7. PUBLIC, or commercial or private tent or RECREATIONAL VEHICLE camping areas.
8. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES such as water skiing lakes and dirt bike race courses, for
example, that are used as public or private COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
ARTICLE II
Procedures and Permits
Division 1
Amendments to Zoning Map
Sec. 23-2-50. Application requirements for Change of Zone.
F. The applicant shall submit three (3) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to
the Weld County Department of Planning Services. Upon approval of the paper copies, the
applicant shall submit a Mylar plat, along with all other documentation required as Conditions of
Approval. The Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder by
the Department of Planning Services. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with the
requirements of Subsections 23-2-50 C and 23-2-50 D of this Code. The Mylar plat and
additional requirements shall be recorded within sixty (60) one hundred twenty ( 120) days from
the date of the Board of County Commissioners resolution. The applicant shall be responsible
for paying the recording fee. If a plat has not been recorded within sixty (60) one hundred twenty
( 120) days of the date of the approval of the Change of Zone (COZ), or within a date specified by
the Board of County Commissioners, the Board may require the landowner to appear before it
and present evidence substantiating that the COZ has not been abandoned and that the applicant
possesses the willingness and ability to record the plat. The Board of County Commissioners
may extend the date for recording the plat. If the Board determines that conditions supporting
the original approval of the COZ cannot be met, the Board may, after a public hearing, revoke the
COZ. (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000- 1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2001 - 1 ;
Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003- 10; Weld County
Code Ordinance 2007- 14; Weld County Code Ordinance 2010-6)
Division 3
Site Plan Review
Sec. 23-2-160. Application requirements for site plan review.
X. Site Plan Review Plat: A Site Plan Review Plat shall be prepared after a Site Plan Review
application is approved. The applicant shall submit three (3) paper copies of the plat for preliminary
approval to the Department of Planning Services. Upon approval of the paper copies, the applicant
shall submit a Mylar plat, along with all other documentation required as conditions of approval. The
Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder by the Department of
Planning Services. The Mylar plat and additional requirements shall be recorded within sixty (60)
one hundred twenty ( 120) days from the date the administrative review was signed. The applicant
shall be responsible for paying the recording fee. If the Site Plan Review Plat has not been recorded
within sixty (60) one hundred twenty ( 120) days from the date the administrative review was signed,
or if an applicant is unwilling or unable to meet any of the conditions within sixty (60) one hundred
twenty ( 120) days of approval, the application will be forwarded to the Weld County Code
Compliance for violation. The Director of Planning Services may grant an extension of time, for
good cause shown, upon a written request by the applicant. The plat shall meet the following
requirements:
1 . The plat shall be delineated in nonfading permanent black ink on a Mylar or other product of
equal quality, three (3) millimeters or greater in thickness. The plat shall bear original signatures and
seals in permanent black ink. The size of each shall be twenty-four (24) inches in height by thirty-six
(36) inches in width. The mixing of sheet sizes is prohibited. No plat submitted shall contain any
form of stick-on type material such as, but not limited to "sticky-back," adhesive film or Kroy
lettering tape. The drawing shall be at sufficient scale to show all necessary detail.
2. REPEALED. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2001 - 1 )
3. REPEALED. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2001 -1 )
4. The plat shall be titled "Site Plan Review No. ." The Department of Planning
Services shall provide the appropriate number.
5. The plat shall include all of the items approved in the site plan review administrative
comments.
6. The plat shall bear the following certifications:
a. Property owner's certificate:
I. the undersigned, certify that the uses, buildings and structures located on this Site Plan Review are
designed and will be constructed and operated in accordance with the applicable DEVELOPMENT standards
and district requirements for the Zone District as stated in the Weld County Zoning Ordinance and
in accordance with any conditions imposed by the Board of County Commissioners at the time the property
was zoned or rezoned. I understand my failure to comply with the DEVELOPMENT standards and/or any
conditions could result in the County initiating a compliance action against me.
Signature of Property Owner
The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to be before me this day of , _, by
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
b. Department of Planning Services' Administrative Review Certificate:
This plat is accepted and approved for filing.
Director of Planning Services
The foregoing certificate was acknowledged before me this day of . _, by
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
Division 4
Uses by Special Review
Sec. 23-2-200. Intent and applicability.
H. The applicant shall submit three (3) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to
the Department of Planning Services. Upon approval of the paper copies, the applicant shall
submit a Mylar plat, along with all other documentation required as Conditions of Approval.
The Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder by the
Department of Planning Services. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with the
requirements of Subsection 23-2-260.D of this Code. The Mylar plat and additional
requirements shall be recorded within sixty (60) one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of
the Board of County Commissioners Resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying
the recording fee. If a Use by Special Review (USR) plat has not been recorded within sixty (60)
one hundred twenty ( 120) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution,
or within a date specified by the Board of County Commissioners, the Board may require the
landowner to appear before it and present evidence substantiating that the Use by Special Review
(USR) has not been abandoned and that the applicant possesses the willingness and ability to
record the Use by Special Review (USR) plat. The Board of County Commissioners may extend
the date for recording the plat. If the Board determines that conditions supporting the original
approval of the Use by Special Review (USR) plat cannot be met, the Board may, after a public
hearing, revoke the Use by Special Review (USR). (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-
1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2001 - 1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2001 -8; Weld County
Code Ordinance 2007- 14; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code Ordinance
2010-6; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011 -3)
Division 5
Special Review Permits for Major Facilities of Public Utility or Public Agency
Sec. 23-2-300. Applicability.
C. The applicant shall submit three (3) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to
the Department of Planning Services. Upon approval of the paper copies, the applicant shall
submit a Mylar plat, along with all other documentation required as conditions of approval. The
Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder by the Department of
Planning Services. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-
2-380 or 23-2-390 of this Code. The Mylar plat and additional requirements shall be recorded
within sixty (60) one hundred twenty ( 120) days from the date of the Board of County
Commissioners resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the recording fee. If a
Use by Special Review (USR) plat has not been recorded within sixty (60) one hundred twenty
(120) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution, or within a date
specified by the Board of County Commissioners, the Board may require the landowner to appear
before it and present evidence substantiating that the Use by Special Review (USR) has not been
abandoned and that the applicant possesses the willingness and ability to record the Use by
Special Review (USR) plat. The Board of County Commissioners may extend the date for
recording the plat. If the Board determines that conditions supporting the original approval of the
Use by Special Review (USR) plat cannot be met, the Board may, after a public hearing, revoke
the Use by Special Review (USR). (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000- 1 ; Weld County
Code Ordinance 2001 -6; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003- 10; Weld County Code Ordinance
2010-6)
Division 4
Open Mining
Sec. 23-4-250. Purpose.
The applicant shall submit three (3) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to the
Department of Planning Services. Upon approval of the paper copies, the applicant shall submit
a Mylar plat, along with all other documentation required as conditions of approval. The Mylar
plat shall be recorded in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder by the Department of
Planning Services. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-
4-270 of this Code. The Mylar plat and additional requirements shall be recorded within sixty
(-60) one hundred twenty ( 120) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners
resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the recording fee. If a Use by Special
Review (USR) plat has not been recorded within sixty (60) one hundred twenty ( 120) days from
the date of the Board of County Commissioners resolution, or within a date specified by the
Board of County Commissioners, the Board may require the landowner to appear before it and
present evidence substantiating that the Use by Special Review (USR) has not been abandoned
and that the applicant possesses the willingness and ability to record the Use by Special Review
(USR) plat. The Board of County Commissioners may extend the date for recording the plat. If
the Board determines that conditions supporting the original approval of the Use by Special
Review (USR) plat cannot be met, the Board may, after a public hearing, revoke the Use by
Special Review (USR). (Weld County Code Ordinance 2007- 14; Weld County Code Ordinance
2010-6)
ARTICLE V
Resubdivision
Sec. 24-5-15. Resubdivision process and time parameters.
The applicant shall submit three (3) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to the
Department of Planning Services. Upon approval of the paper copies, the applicant shall submit
a Mylar plat, along with all other documentation required as conditions of approval. The Mylar
plat shall be recorded in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder by the Department of
Planning Services. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 24-
5-20.E.6, Section 24-5-30.B.5 or Section 24-5-40.B. 1 of this Code. The Mylar plat and
additional requirements shall be recorded within sixty (60) one hundred twenty ( 120) days from
the date of the Board of County Commissioners resolution. The applicant shall be responsible
for paying the recording fee. If a resubdivision plat has not been recorded within sixty (60) one
hundred twenty ( 120) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners resolution, or
within a date specified by the Board of County Commissioners, the Board may require the
landowner to appear before it and present evidence substantiating that the resubdivision has not
been abandoned and that the applicant possesses the willingness and ability to record the
resubdivision plat. The Board of County Commissioners may extend the date for recording the
plat. If the Board determines that conditions supporting the original approval of the
resubdivision plat cannot be met, the Board may, after a public hearing, revoke the resubdivision.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2003- 10; Weld County Code Ordinance 2010-6)
ARTICLE VIII
Exemptions
Sec. 24-8-60. Exemption plat.
An exemption plat shall be prepared after an application is approved and all conditions of
approval have been met. The applicant shall submit three (3) paper copies of the plat for
preliminary approval to the Department of Planning Services. Upon approval of the paper
copies, the applicant shall submit a Mylar plat along with all other documentation required as
conditions of approval. The Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office of the County Clerk and
Recorder by the Department of Planning Services. The Mylar plat and additional requirements
shall be recorded within sixty (60) one hundred twenty ( 120) days from the date the
administrative review was signed. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the recording
fee. If the exemption plat has not been recorded within sixty (60) one hundred twenty ( 120) days
from the date the administrative review was signed, or Board of County Commissioners
resolution, or if an applicant is unwilling or unable to meet any of the conditions within sixty
(60) one hundred twenty ( 120) days of approval, the application will be forwarded to the Board
of County Commissioners with a staff recommendation for denial. The Director of Planning
Services may grant an extension of time, for good cause shown, upon a written request by the
applicant. The plat shall meet the following requirements:
A. The plat shall be prepared by a registered professional land surveyor in the State.
B. The plat shall be delineated in nonfading permanent black ink on a dimensionally stable
polyester sheet such as Mylar or other product of equal quality, three (3) millimeters or
greater in thickness. The size of each shall be either eighteen ( 18) inches in height by
twenty-four (24) inches in width or twenty-four (24) inches in height by thirty-six (36)
inches in width. The mixing of sheet sizes is prohibited. No plat submitted shall contain
any form of stick-on-type material such as, but not limited to "sticky-back," adhesive film
or kroy lettering tape. The drawing shall be at a scale of one (1 ) inch equals one hundred
( 100) feet or ( 1 ) inch equals two hundred (200) feet. Vicinity maps shall be at a
minimum scale of ( 1 ) inch equals two thousand (2,000) feet. The type face shall not be
less than eight (8) point in size. Maps drawn to other scales must be approved in writing
by Planning Staff
C. A photo Mylar copy or diazo-sensitized Mylar copy of the original ink drawing may be
submitted. The material shall be at least three (3) millimeters or greater in thickness.
D. The plat submitted will contain the original signatures and seals of all parties required to
sign the plat. If a photo Mylar copy or diazo-sensitized Mylar copy is submitted, the
original signatures and seals shall be contained thereon. All components, including
signatures, shall be made with nonfading permanent black ink.
E. The plat shall include a complete and accurate legal description of the parcels being
created or exchanged and new parcels which will result.
F. Existing public rights-of-way providing access to the lots shall be shown.
G. The plat shall include a vicinity map. The map shall locate the exemption lots with
respect to adjacent roads and other major land features.
H. The plat shall include an accurate drawing of all approved lots.
1 . Recorded exemption. The smallest parcel shall be designated Lot A. For a two-lot
recorded exemption, the larger parcel shall be designated Lot B. For a three-lot recorded
exemption, the medium-sized parcel shall be designated Lot B and the largest parcel shall be
designated Lot C. For a four-lot recorded exemption, the smallest parcel shall be designated
Lot A, the next largest parcel shall be designated Lot B, the third largest parcel shall be
designated Lot C and the largest parcel shall be designated Lot D. The net and gross acreage
for all lots shall be given. All lots shall be accurately surveyed and the drawing shall include
bearings, distances and curve data for all lines of all lots, which shall be referenced to two (2)
public land survey monuments of record.
2. Subdivision exemptions for lot line adjustments shall include in the drawing the lots
before and after the exemption.
I. The exemption plat shall show the location of any plugged or abandoned oil and gas well.
The well shall be permanently marked by a brass plaque set in concrete, similar to a
permanent bench mark, to monument its location. Such plaque shall contain any
information required on a dry hole marker by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission.
J. All work shall comply with the requirements of Sections 38-50-101, 38-51-101, 38-51-
102, 38-53-103 and 38-53-104, C.R.S.
K. All work shall comply with the requirements of the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure of the
State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
and the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Board of Registration for Professional
Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors—Board Policy Statements.
L. A signed copy of all Colorado Land Survey Monument Records for indicated "Aliquot
Corners" (Section 38-53-102(2), C.R.S.) will be submitted with the exemption plat. If
any "Aliquot Corner" indicated on the plat is substantially as described in an existing
monument record previously filed and in the appropriate records of the County Clerk and
Recorder, a copy of that monument record and a letter of certification stating that it is as
described on the Colorado Land Survey Monument Record shall be submitted.
M. An exemption plat shall bear the certifications shown in Appendix 24-F to this Chapter.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-10; Weld
County Code Ordinance 2005-01; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-1; Weld County
Code Ordinance 2010-6)
are required.
L' Motion:Amend Conditions of Approval 4 and 5 to reflect recording the plat in one hundred twenty(120)
days, Moved by Mark Lawley, Seconded by Robert Grand.
Motion passed unanimously.
or Motion: Case USR12-0006, be approved along with the amended Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards, Moved by Bill Hall, Seconded by Robert Grand. Vote: Motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes =8).
Yes: Alexander Zauder, Benjamin Hansford, Bill Hall, Jason Maxey, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Robert
Grand, Thomas Holton.
CASE NUMBER: ORDINANCE 2012-3
REQUEST: IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING,WITH AMENDMENTS,
A PORTION OF CHAPTER 5 REVENUE AND FINANCE,CHAPTER 23
ZONING AND CHAPTER 24 SUBDIVISIONS,OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE.
PRESENTED BY: TOM PARKO
Tom Holton, Planning Services, presented additional proposed code changes to Ordinance 2012-3,
specifically adding recreational uses in the agricultural zone district and extending the deadline to record plats
from 60 days to 120 days.
0- Motion: Ordinance 2012-3 to include personal water craft be forwarded to the Board of County
Commissioners along with the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval,Moved by Mark Lawley,
Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Motion passed unanimously.
I The Chair asked the public if there were other items of business that they would like to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
tr The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss.
Commissioner Maxey inquired what the Planning Commission thought of requiring pipeline setbacks. The
Planning Commission thought this should be addressed at the State level and Mr. Holton offered to bring it up
at the State Oil and Gas Commission meeting on Thursday.
Commissioner Maxey asked why the Planning Commission is the final authority for these major facilities of a
public utility. Mr. Yatabe said that he would research the subject.
ir Meeting adjourned at 5:46 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
/� Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem
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.I�.cau i ,T+t�bCX.(G� Date:2012.04.17 13:40:12-06'00'
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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Esther Gesick EXHIBIT_____KFrom: Tom Parko Denzolz-3
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 6:54 AM
To: Esther Gesick
Subject: FW: Code Change
Attachments: Section 23-3-30_Accessory Uses in the AgZone.doc; RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.docx;
Section 23-2-50_Plat Extension.doc
Esther-
Good morning. I got your message when I was out of the office Friday aftyernoon but didn't have my computer
with me. This is the email you are referring to in your voice mail. The Planning Commissioners were fine with
the changes but wanted to add "personal water craft" to the definition of water skiing. The Commissioners were
fine with that modification during second reading.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Tom Parko, M.A.
Planning Manager
Weld County Dept. of Planning Services
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO. 80631
Office:970-353-6100, ext 3572
Mobile:970-302-5333
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From: Tom Parko
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 9:02 AM
To: Commissioners
Cc: Brad Yatabe; Bruce Barker; Trevor Jiricek
Subject: FW: Code Change
Commissioners-
Attached are the two changes that we added for second reading. I took these to the Planning Commission last
week and they are good with them. I just have to add a bit of language from the PC to this Ordinance prior to 3rd
reading which I will elaborate on this morning.
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Kind regards,
Tom Parko, M.A.
Planning Manager
Weld County Dept. of Planning Services
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO. 80631
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From: Bruce Barker
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 8:43 AM
To: Tom Parko; Brad Yatabe; Trevor Jiricek
Subject: RE: Code Change
This is what I would do. My changes are in yellow or are stricken. No need to say is an accessory use "provided that the
recreational activity is not a RECREATIONAL FACILITY," because the rec facility requires a USR,anyway (no need to say it
twice). May also want to include the hunting lodge as a rec facility. See the attached. Also, on that issue, many of my
former Rotary breathren have some interest in a hunting lodge east of Greeley that is not a "nonprofit organization" as
that term is defined and regulated via Colorado statute. They have some loose membership, but it is organized and
have some "meetings" sometime during the year, so the suggested highlighted language might help better define that
situation.
Bruce T. Barker, Esq.
Weld County Attorney
P.O. Box 758
1150"O" Street
Greeley, CO 80632
(970) 356-4000, ext.4390
Fax: (970) 352-0242
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From: Tom Parko
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 11:26 AM
To: Brad Yatabe; Bruce Barker; Trevor Jiricek
Subject: Code Change
Ok, so I took a stab at the code change dealing with Accessory uses in the Ag Zone. I have to tell you that this is
what you get when you have a short period of time to work on it. I don't really like it but I guess we can tweak
this following PC. I am struggling with the definitions and the descriptions in Accessory uses. I get the intent
but trying to tie it all together is going to take a bit more time and work. I have a few cases that I need to get out
this week so if this looks decent enough to move to PC let me know soon so I can get it over to Kris.
Tom Parko, M.A.
Planning Manager
Weld County Dept. of Planning Services
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO. 80631
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PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS
TO THE WELD COUNTY CODE (WCC)
CHAPTER TO BE MODIFIED: Chapter 23, Article 1 , Zoning Ordinance
DIVISION OR ARTICLE TO BE MODIFIED: Article 1
SECTION(S) PROPOSED TO BE MODIFIED: Section 23- 1 -90
RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION:
This code change reflects a Court decision made several years ago concerning a hog farm and animal
units. This change basically states that Right of Way (ROW) does not break up the contiguous land
holdings for purposes of determining animal units. The text in red below was interpreted by the Colorado
Court of Appeals to mean that an owner can add up all of his or her lands even though they may have
been granted under separate deeds and separated by County roads, and the total is then considered to be
one "lot."
PROPOSED MODIFICATION(S):
Sec. 23-1-90. Definitions.
HUNTING: A recreational activity or sport of pursuing game.
FISHING: A recreational activity that involves the act, occupation, or sport of catching fish -
corset ci
CAMPING: A recreational activity involving the spending of one or more up to seven (7thights in a tent,
primitive structure, a travel trailer or recreational vehicle at a campsite.
WATER SKIING: An aquatic recreational activity that is typically associated with a body of water and a
motorboat, card piy,c,,k,(l Lvat.-• en
ARTICLE III
Zone Districts
Division 1 A (Agricultural)Zone District
Sec.23-3-10.Intent.
Agriculture in the COUNTY is considered a valuable resource which must be protected from adverse
impacts resulting from uncontrolled and undirected business, industrial and residential land USES. The A
(Agricultural) Zone District is established to maintain and promote agriculture as an essential feature of
the COUNTY. The A (Agricultural) Zone District is intended to provide areas for the conduct of
agricultural activities and activities related to agriculture and agricultural production without the
interference of other, incompatible land USES. The A (Agricultural) Zone District is also intended to
provide areas for the conduct of USES by Special Review which have been determined to be more intense
or to have a potentially greater impact than USES Allowed by Right. The A (Agricultural) Zone District
regulations are established to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the present and future
residents of the COUNTY. (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1)
Sec.23-3-20. Uses allowed by right.
No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be USED and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall
hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
except for one (1)or more of the following USES. Land in the A (Agricultural)Zone District is subject to
the schedule of bulk requirements contained in Section 23-3-50 below. USES within the A(Agricultural)
Zone District shall also be subject to the additional requirements contained in Articles IV and V of this
Chapter.
A. One(1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT and AUXILIARY QUARTERS per LEGAL LOT.
B. One (1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT and AUXILIARY QUARTERS on a parcel of land
created under the provisions of Chapter 24, Article VIII of this Code.
C. FARMING, RANCHING and GARDENING.
D. Cultivation, storage and sale of crops, vegetables, plants, flowers and nursery stock raised on the
premises.
E. TEMPORARY storage and sorting of, in transit, of crops, vegetables, plants, flowers and nursery stock
not raised on the premises and not for sale on said premises.
F. Repealed. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-1)
G. Grazing of LIVESTOCK.
H. Feeding of LIVESTOCK within the limitations defined in Section 23-3-50 below and Section 23-4-
710.
I. OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION FACILITIES.
J. PUBLIC parks and PUBLIC recreation facilities.
K. PUBLIC SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOL extension classes.
L. UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES.
M. Alcohol production which does not exceed ten thousand (10,000) gallons per year, provided that
alcohol and by-products will be used primarily on the owner's or operator's land.
N. TEMPORARY group assemblages(subject to Chapter 12,Article I, of this Code).
O. Asphalt or concrete batch plant used temporarily and exclusively for the completion of a PUBLIC road
improvements project. The six-month limitation for this TEMPORARY use may be extended in six-
month increments at the discretion of the Director of Planning Services up to two(2)times, and thereafter
by the Board of County Commissioners.
P. MOBILE HOME subject to the additional requirements of Article IV, Division 3 of this Chapter.
Q. Police and Fire Stations or Facilities.
R. Borrow pits used TEMPORARILY and exclusively for the completion of a PUBLIC road
improvement project. In addition, sand, soil and aggregate MINING, regardless of the use of the material,
which qualifies for a single limited impact operation (a 110 permit) or is exempt from any permits from
the Division of Minerals and Geology, generates no more than five thousand (5,000) cubic yards of
material per year for off-site use and does not involve crushing, screening or other processing. An
Improvements Agreement, as determined by the Department of Public Works, may be required prior to
commencement of operations.
S. MANUFACTURED HOME subject to the additional requirements of Section 23-4-700 of this
Chapter.
T. ANIMAL BOARDING and animal TRAINING FACILITIES where the maximum number of
ANIMAL UNITS permitted in Section 23-3-50.D below is not exceeded.
U. One (1) TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWER and/or one (1) NONCOMMERCIAL
TOWER subject to the provisions of Article IV, Division 10 of this Chapter.
V. Disposal of domestic sewage sludge subject to the additional requirements of Article IV, Division 6 of
this Chapter.
W. Disposal of DOMESTIC SEPTIC SLUDGE subject to the additional requirements of Article IV,
Division 7 of this Chapter.
X. TEMPORARY seasonal uses, including fruit and vegetable stands, and facilities for the sale of
fireworks and Christmas trees, subject to the permit requirements of Article IV, Division 7 of this
Chapter, except as allowed without a permit per Subsection 23-3-20.D.
Y. GROUP HOME FACILITY.
Z. FOSTER CARE HOME.
AA. County Grader Shed,except in or adjacent to a platted subdivision or Townsite.
BB. CARGO CONTAINERS used as a SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT and AUXILIARY
QUARTERS per LEGAL LOT. (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code
Ordinance 2001-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-1; Weld
County Code Ordinance 2007-14; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code Ordinance
2010-6; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-9)
Sec. 23-3-30. Accessory uses.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to the Uses Allowed by Right in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District. Such BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES must be designed,
constructed and operated in conformance with the bulk requirements contained in Section 23-3-50 below.
ACCESSORY USES within the A (Agricultural) Zone District shall also be subject to the additional
requirements contained in Articles IV and V of this Chapter. Note: The combined GROSS FLOOR
AREA of all ACCESSORY BUILDINGS constructed after the original effective date of this Chapter
(August 25, 1981) on LOTS in an approved or recorded subdivision plat or LOTS part of a map or plan
filed prior to adoption of any regulations controlling subdivisions of less than ten (10) acres shall not
exceed four percent (4%) of the total lot area, except in Regional Urbanization Areas, which shall adhere
to RUA development standards. However, in no case shall such an accessory building exceed twice the
GROSS FLOOR AREA of the primary residence on the lot except by variance. Any accessory structure
made nonconforming by application of this Section may be repaired,replaced or restored in total.
A, STRUCTURES for storage of equipment and agricultural products. Converted, partially
dismantled, modified, altered or refurbished MOBILE HOMES or MANUFACTURED HOMES
shall not be utilized as an AGRICULTURALLY EXEMPT BUILDING or for the storage of
equipment or agricultural products.
B BUILDINGS for confinement or protection of LIVESTOCK, within the limitations defined in
Section 23-3-50 below. Converted, partially dismantled, modified, altered or refurbished
MOBILE HOMES or MANUFACTURED HOMES shall not be utilized as an
AGRICULTURALLY EXEMPT BUILDING or for the storage of equipment or agricultural
products.
MOBILE HOMES used as SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS for persons customarily employed
at or engaged in FARMING, RANCHING or GARDENING subject to the additional
requirements of Article IV, Division 3 of this Chapter.
HOME OCCUPATIONS — CLASS I shall comply with Section 23-1-90 and CLASS II shall
comply with Section 23-1-90 and Article IV, Division 12 of this Chapter.
OFFICE incidental to the operation of the Uses Allowed by Right as listed in Section 23-3-20
above.
K MOBILE HOME subject to the additional requirements of Article IV, Division 3 of this Chapter.
G. Roadside stands when the products offered for sale are grown on the premises. Such stands shall
be situated not less than fifty(50)feet from the PUBLIC right-of-way.
FL SIGNS, in conformance with the provisions of Article IV, Division 2 of this Chapter.
L NONCOMMERCIAL JUNKYARD.
J. Any other STRUCTURE or USE clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to the operation of a Use
Allowed by Right in the A(Agricultural)Zone District.
K-: Cargo container as Accessory STRUCTURE. One (1) cargo container as an accessory
STRUCTURE in the A (Agricultural) Zone District may be allowed for storage of goods inside
the unit on lots in an approved or recorded subdivision plat, or LOTS which are part of a map or
plan filed prior to the adoption of any regulations controlling subdivisions in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District. Two(2)cargo containers may be allowed on property of less than eighty(80)acres
in size, when not on a LOT in an approved or recorded subdivision or a LOT which is part of a
map or plan filed prior to adoption of any regulations controlling subdivisions. Up to five (5)
cargo containers may be allowed on property equal to or greater than eighty (80) acres in size.
Additional containers may be allowed on all lot sizes, as described in Subsection 23-3-40.AA. A
cargo container used for storage, an office, a DWELLING or any habitable use shall require the
issuance of building permits. The following conditions shall apply:
1. Electricity is the only utility which will be connected to the cargo container used
solely for storage. Cargo containers that have been retrofitted for habitation can be
connected to wet and dry utilities such as water, sewer and electricity.
2. The cargo container can be used as a DWELLING or as overnight or temporary
housing as long as the cargo container has been retrofitted and designed to meet all
state and local Housing and Building Codes. The cargo container that has been
retrofitted for an office, DWELLING, or any habitable use, shall be designed by a
licensed professional.
3. The property upon which the cargo container is to be located must be a LEGAL
LOT.
4. The applicant shall not remove any structural component of the cargo container used
for storage, an office, a DWELLING, or any habitable use.
5. A cargo container used for storage, an office, a DWELLING, or any habitable use
shall not be allowed to fall into a state of disrepair. Such disrepair may include a
cargo container that is partially or totally damaged by fire, earthquake, wind or other
natural causes, or is in a state of general dilapidation, deterioration or decay resulting
from a lack of maintenance, vandalism or infestation with vermin or rodents. Any
such cargo container used for storage, an office, or a DWELLING shall be restored
to, and maintained in, the original condition it was in at the time it was placed on the
site as established by the original inspection by the Department of Building
Inspection, or it shall be removed from the site.
6. A cargo container used solely for storage shall be removed from the property upon
cessation of the USE.
7. The cargo container may not be used in any manner to display a sign.
Semi-trailer used as accessory storage. One ( 1 ) semi-trailer used as accessory storage may be
permitted on lots in an approved or recorded subdivision plat, or LOTS which are part of a map
or plan filed prior to the adoption of any regulations controlling subdivisions in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District, according to the procedure and zoning permit requirements outlined
in Section 23-4-900 of this Chapter for the purpose of storing goods inside the unit. Up to two (2)
semi-trailers may be used as accessory storage on agricultural parcels not in an approved or
recorded subdivision plat, or LOTS which are part of a map or plan filed prior to the adoption of
any regulations controlling subdivisions in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, without a zoning
permit. Additional semi-trailers used as accessory storage may be allowed on all lot sizes and
types, as described in Subsection 23-3-40.0 below.
-N47 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. Parking and operation of one ( 1 ) COMMERCIAL VEHICLE may
be permitted on lots in an approved or recorded subdivision plat, or LOTS which are part of a
map or plan filed prior to the adoption of any regulations controlling subdivisions in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District, according to the procedure and zoning permit requirements outlined
in Section 23-4-950 of this Chapter. Parking and operation of one ( 1 ) COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
may be allowed on property of less than eighty (80) acres in size, when not a LOT in an approved
or recorded subdivision or a LOT which is part of a map or plan filed prior to adoption of any
regulations controlling subdivisions, without a zoning permit. Without the appropriate land use
permits, only one ( 1 ) tractor trailer and one ( 1 ) two-rear-axle vehicle are permitted on a parcel of
land less than eighty (80) acres. Parking and operation of up to five (5) COMMERCIAL
VEHICLES may be allowed on property equal to or greater than eighty (80) acres in size when
used to haul agricultural goods, equipment or livestock, as long as the number of trips does not
exceed sixty (60) per day to and from the property. No additional COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
are allowed, unless part of a commercial or industrial USE otherwise permitted by Subsection 23-
3-40.R below.
N. WIND GENERATORS, which may require the issuance of a Zoning Permit for WIND
GENERATOR, as per Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 12, of this Code.
O. MEDICAL MARIJUANA. One ( 1 ) caregiver of MEDICAL MARIJUANA that is grown and
sold pursuant to the provision of Article 43.3, Title 12, C.R.S., and for a purpose authorized by
Section 14 of Article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution per legal parcel as per Article IV,
Division 14, of this Code.
P TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWERS, which require the issuance of a Zoning
Permit for a TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWER, subject to the provisions of
Article IV, Division 10 of this Chapter.
Q. SECOND SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, subject to the additional requirements of Article IV,
Division 8 of this Chapter. (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1 ; Weld County Code
Ordinance 2001 -1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-
10; Weld County Code Ordinance 2006-2; Weld County Code Ordinance 2006-4; Weld County
Code Ordinance 2008- 16; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code Ordinance
2010-6; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-9)
R Recreational activities, including:
1 . Hunting.
2. Fishing. e',QPS
3. Camping.
4. Water skiing.
T. HUNTING, provided that the recreational activity is not a RECREATIONAL FACILITY under
Section 23 3 40.
U . FISHING.
V. CAMPING, provided that the recreational activity does not extend beyond seven (7) days.
W. WATER SKIING, provided that the recreational activity is not a RECREATIONAL FACILITY
under Section 23 3 40.
Sec.23-3-40.Uses by special review.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated and
maintained in the A (Agricultural) Zone District upon approval of a permit in accordance with the
requirements and procedures set forth in Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
A. Mineral resource development facilities including:
1. OIL AND GAS STORAGE FACILITIES.
2. OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE.
3. Open pit MINING and materials processing, subject to the provisions of Article IV, Division 4 of this
Chapter.
4.Asphalt and concrete batch plants.
5. Coal gasification facilities.
6. MINING or recovery of other mineral deposits located in the County, subject to the provisions of
Article IV, Division 4 of this Chapter.
7. TRANSLOADING.
B. Agricultural Service establishments primarily engaged in performing agricultural, animal husbandry or
horticultural services on a fee or contract basis, including:
1. Sorting,grading and packing fruits and vegetables for the grower.
2. Grain and/or feed elevators.
3. Crop dusting or spraying operations facilities (includes hangars, landing trips, fertilizer storage
facilities, insecticide storage facilities, fuel storage facilities and OFFICES ACCESSORY to the crop
dusting or spraying operation).
4. Farm equipment sales, repair and installation facilities.
5. Veterinary clinics or hospitals.
6. Grain and feed sales.
7. Commercial grain storage and drying.
8. Fertilizer storage, mixing, blending and sales.
9. Seed production, processing, storage, mixing, blending and sales.
10. ANIMAL BOARDING and animal TRAINING FACILITIES where the maximum number of
ANIMAL UNITS permitted in Subsection 23-3-50.D below is exceeded and/or when the traffic that is
generated by the boarding or training activity exceeds sixty(60)trips per day to and from the property.
11. Alcohol production exceeding ten thousand (10,000) gallons per year or the sale or loan of alcohol
occurring to any other person not involved in the alcohol production operation.
12. Animal waste recycling or processing facilities.
13. Custom meat processing.
14. LIVESTOCK sale barns and facilities.
15. Forage dehydration facilities.
16. LIVESTOCK CONFINEMENT OPERATIONS.
17. Rodeo Arenas, Commercial
18. Roping Arenas,to include both indoor and outdoor arenas, commercial.
C. Recreational facilities and USES including:
1. Race tracks and race courses.
2. DRIVE-IN THEATERS, subject to the provisions of Section 23-4-410.
3. Golf courses.
4. Shooting ranges, subject to the provisions of Section 23-4-370.
5. Guest farms and hunting lodges.
6. Fairgrounds.
I 7. PUBLIC;or commercial or private tont or RECREATIONAL VEHICLE camping areas.
8. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES such as water skiing lakes and dirt bike race courses, for example,
that are used as public or private COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
D. Public Utilities facility, including:
1. Equipment storage or repair facilities, subject to the provisions of Section 23-4-420.
2. Storage tanks, subject to the provisions of Section 23-4-420.
3. MAJOR FACILITIES OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OR PUBLIC AGENCIES, subject to the provisions of
Section 23-4-420.
E. PUBLIC and quasi-PUBLIC BUILDINGS including:
1. CHURCHES.
2. Private SCHOOLS.
3. Administrative OFFICES or meeting halls for agricultural organizations.
4. County Grader shed in or adjacent to a platted subdivision or Townsite.
F. AIRPORTS and AIRSTRIPS.
G. JUNKYARDS or salvage YARDS.
H. KENNELS, subject to the additional requirements of Section 23-4-400.
I. Solid Waste Disposal sites and facilities, subject to the additional requirements of Section 23-4-380.
J. Keeping, raising or boarding of EXOTIC ANIMALS.
K. One(1)or more microwave, radio, television or other communication transmission or relay tower over
seventy(70)feet in height per LOT. Commercial towers subject to the provisions of Section 23-4-800.
L. TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWERS which require a Use by Special Review Permit,
subject to the provisions of Article IV, Division 10 of this Chapter.
M. One(1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT per LOT other than those permitted under Section 23-
3-20 A above.
N. MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS for persons PRINCIPALLY employed at or engaged in FARMING,
RANCHING or GARDENING.
O. Expansion or extension of NONCONFORMING USES.
P. HOME BUSINESS.
Q. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS with GROSS FLOOR AREA larger than four percent (4%) of the total
lot area, as detailed in Section 23-3-30 above, per BUILDING on LOTS in an approved or recorded
subdivision plat or LOTS part of a map or plan field prior to adoption of any regulations controlling
subdivisions.
R. CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
S. Any use permitted as a Use by Right, an ACCESSORY USE, or a Use by Special Review in the
COMMERCIAL or industrial zone districts, provided that the property is not a Lot in an approved or
recorded subdivision plat or lots parts of a map or plan filed prior to adoption of any regulations
controlling subdivisions. PUD development proposals shall not be permitted to use the special review
permit process to develop.
T. CHILD CARE CENTER.
U. BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITY.
V. More than one(1) semi-trailer when used as a personal storage unit, on lots in an approved or recorded
subdivision plat or LOTS which are part of a map or plan filed prior to the adoption of any regulations
controlling subdivisions; and more than two (2) semi-trailers on agricultural parcels not in an approved or
recorded subdivision plat of LOTS which are part of a map or plan filed prior to the adoption of any
regulations controlling subdivisions in the A(Agricultural)Zone District.
W. USES similar to the USES listed above as Uses by Special Review as long as the USE complies with
the general intent of the A(Agricultural)Zone District.
X. PROCESSING.
Y. RESEARCH LABORATORY.
Z. HEAVY MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING.
AA. WIND TURBINE. Height stipulation of seventy(70)feet or less does not apply.
BB. More than the number of cargo containers allowed as a use by right per legal lot or parcel.
CC. Cemetery.
DD. RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC CENTER.
EE. WIND GENERATORS requiring the issuance of Use-by-Special Review Permit, as per Chapter 23,
Article II, Division 4, and Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 12, of this Code.
FF. BREWERY.
GG. BREWPUB.
HH. DISTILLERY.
II. WINERY.
JJ. NONCOMMERCIAL TOWERS greater than one hundred thirty (130) feet in height. (Weld County
Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2001-1; Weld County Code Ordinance
2002-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-10; Weld County Code Ordinance 2005-01; Weld County
Code Ordinance 2006-2; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-14;
Weld County Code Ordinance 2008-16; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code
Ordinance 2010-6; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-9)
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: The following classes of recreational facilities have the
following meanings:
a. PUBLIC RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: PUBLIC parks, zoos, swimming pools, golf
courses and other such facilities owned or operated by or under the direction of a government
agency or a nonprofit corporation which fall within the definition of the word PUBLIC, as
defined above.
b. PRIVATE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Includes golf courses, tennis courts,
swimming pools, hunting lodges, country clubs and RECREATIONAL FACILITIES for
fraternal organizations, all of which are owned and operated by either nonprofit organizations
with a limited membership or by private persons or organization of persons who own the
facilities and are the only users of them.
c. COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Includes bowling alleys, health spas,
swimming pools, tennis courts, miniature golf facilities and the like, operated on a commercial
basis for USE by the paying PUBLIC.
PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS
TO THE WELD COUNTY CODE (WCC)
CHAPTER TO BE MODIFIED: Chapter 23, Article 1 , Zoning Ordinance
DIVISION OR ARTICLE TO BE MODIFIED: Article 1
SECTION(S) PROPOSED TO BE MODIFIED: Section 23-2-50, 23-2-200, 23-2-300,
23-2- 160 & Sec. 23-4-250
RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION:
This code change extends the deadline to record a plat from 60 days to 120 days.
PROPOSED MODIFICATION(S):
ARTICLE II
Procedures and Permits
Division 1
Amendments to Zoning Map
Sec. 23-2-50. Application requirements for Change of Zone.
F. The applicant shall submit three (3) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to
the Weld County Department of Planning Services. Upon approval of the paper copies, the
applicant shall submit a Mylar plat, along with all other documentation required as Conditions of
Approval. The Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder by
the Department of Planning Services. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with the
requirements of Subsections 23-2-50 C and 23-2-50 D of this Code. The Mylar plat and
additional requirements shall be recorded within sixty (60) one hundred twenty ( 120) days from
the date of the Board of County Commissioners resolution. The applicant shall be responsible
for paying the recording fee. If a plat has not been recorded within Gixty (60) one hundred
twenty (120) days of the date of the approval of the Change of Zone (COZ), or within a date
specified by the Board of County Commissioners, the Board may require the landowner to
appear before it and present evidence substantiating that the COZ has not been abandoned and
that the applicant possesses the willingness and ability to record the plat. The Board of County
Commissioners may extend the date for recording the plat. If the Board determines that
conditions supporting the original approval of the COZ cannot be met, the Board may, after a
public hearing, revoke the COZ. (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000- 1 ; Weld County
Code Ordinance 2001 - 1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-9; Weld County Code Ordinance
2003- 10; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007- 14; Weld County Code Ordinance 2010-6)
Division 3
Site Plan Review
Sec. 23-2- 160. Application requirements for site plan review.
X. Site Plan Review Plat: A Site Plan Review Plat shall be prepared after a Site Plan
Review application is approved. The applicant shall submit three (3) paper copies of the plat for
preliminary approval to the Department of Planning Services. Upon approval of the paper
copies, the applicant shall submit a Mylar plat, along with all other documentation required as
conditions of approval. The Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office of the County Clerk and
Recorder by the Department of Planning Services. The Mylar plat and additional requirements
shall be recorded within sixty (60) one hundred twenty (120) days from the date the
administrative review was signed. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the recording
fee. If the Site Plan Review Plat has not been recorded within sixty (60) one hundred twenty
(120) days from the date the administrative review was signed, or if an applicant is unwilling or
unable to meet any of the conditions within sixty (60) one hundred twenty ( 120) days of
approval, the application will be forwarded to the Weld County Code Compliance for violation.
The Director of Planning Services may grant an extension of time, for good cause shown, upon a
written request by the applicant. The plat shall meet the following requirements:
1 . The plat shall be delineated in nonfading permanent black ink on a Mylar or other
product of equal quality, three (3) millimeters or greater in thickness. The plat shall bear original
signatures and seals in permanent black ink. The size of each shall be twenty-four (24) inches in
height by thirty-six (36) inches in width. The mixing of sheet sizes is prohibited. No plat
submitted shall contain any form of stick-on type material such as, but not limited to "sticky-
back," adhesive film or Kroy lettering tape. The drawing shall be at sufficient scale to show all
necessary detail.
2. REPEALED. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2001 - 1 )
3 . REPEALED. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2001 - 1 )
4. The plat shall be titled "Site Plan Review No. ." The Department of
Planning Services shall provide the appropriate number.
5. The plat shall include all of the items approved in the site plan review administrative
comments.
6. The plat shall bear the following certifications:
a. Property owner's certificate:
1, the undersigned, certify that the uses, buildings and structures located on this Site Plan Review are
designed and will be constructed and operated in accordance with the applicable DEVELOPMENT
standards and district requirements for the Zone District as stated in the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance and in accordance with any conditions imposed by the Board of County Commissioners at the
time the property was zoned or rezoned. I understand my failure to comply with the DEVELOPMENT
standards and/or any conditions could result in the County initiating a compliance action against me.
Signature of Property Owner
The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to be before me this day of , ,
by
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
b. Department of Planning Services' Administrative Review Certificate:
This plat is accepted and approved for filing.
Director of Planning Services
The foregoing certificate was acknowledged before me this day of , _, by
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
Division 4
Uses by Special Review
Sec. 23-2-200. Intent and applicability.
H. The applicant shall submit three (3) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to
the Department of Planning Services. Upon approval of the paper copies, the applicant shall
submit a Mylar plat, along with all other documentation required as Conditions of Approval.
The Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder by the
Department of Planning Services. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with the
requirements of Subsection 23-2-260.D of this Code. The Mylar plat and additional
requirements shall be recorded within sixty (60) one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of
the Board of County Commissioners Resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying
the recording fee. If a Use by Special Review (USR) plat has not been recorded within sixty (60)
one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution,
or within a date specified by the Board of County Commissioners, the Board may require the
landowner to appear before it and present evidence substantiating that the Use by Special Review
(USR) has not been abandoned and that the applicant possesses the willingness and ability to
record the Use by Special Review (USR) plat. The Board of County Commissioners may extend
the date for recording the plat. If the Board determines that conditions supporting the original
approval of the Use by Special Review (USR) plat cannot be met, the Board may, after a public
hearing, revoke the Use by Special Review (USR). (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-
1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2001 - 1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2001 -8; Weld County
Code Ordinance 2007- 14; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code Ordinance
2010-6; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011 -3)
Division 5
Special Review Permits for Major Facilities of Public Utility or Public Agency
Sec. 23-2-300. Applicability.
C. The applicant shall submit three (3) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to
the Department of Planning Services. Upon approval of the paper copies, the applicant shall
submit a Mylar plat, along with all other documentation required as conditions of approval. The
Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder by the Department of
Planning Services. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-
2-380 or 23-2-390 of this Code. The Mylar plat and additional requirements shall be recorded
within sixty (60) one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the Board of County
Commissioners resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the recording fee. If a
Use by Special Review (USR) plat has not been recorded within sixty (60) one hundred twenty
(120) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution, or within a date
specified by the Board of County Commissioners, the Board may require the landowner to
appear before it and present evidence substantiating that the Use by Special Review (USR) has
not been abandoned and that the applicant possesses the willingness and ability to record the Use
by Special Review (USR) plat. The Board of County Commissioners may extend the date for
recording the plat. If the Board determines that conditions supporting the original approval of
the Use by Special Review (USR) plat cannot be met, the Board may, after a public hearing,
revoke the Use by Special Review (USR). (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1 ; Weld
County Code Ordinance 2001 -6; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003- 10; Weld County Code
Ordinance 2010-6)
Division 4
Open Mining
Sec. 23-4-250. Purpose.
The applicant shall submit three (3) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to the
Department of Planning Services. Upon approval of the paper copies, the applicant shall submit
a Mylar plat, along with all other documentation required as conditions of approval. The Mylar
plat shall be recorded in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder by the Department of
Planning Services. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-
4-270 of this Code. The Mylar plat and additional requirements shall be recorded within sixty
(60) one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners
resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the recording fee. If a Use by Special
Review (USR) plat has not been recorded within sixty (60) one hundred twenty (120) days from
the date of the Board of County Commissioners resolution, or within a date specified by the
Board of County Commissioners, the Board may require the landowner to appear before it and
present evidence substantiating that the Use by Special Review (USR) has not been abandoned
and that the applicant possesses the willingness and ability to record the Use by Special Review
(USR) plat. The Board of County Commissioners may extend the date for recording the plat. If
the Board determines that conditions supporting the original approval of the Use by Special
Review (USR) plat cannot be met, the Board may, after a public hearing, revoke the Use by
Special Review (USR). (Weld County Code Ordinance 2007- 14; Weld County Code Ordinance
2010-6)
BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mark Lawley, that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning
Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for:
CASE NUMBER: ORDINANCE 2012-3
REQUEST: IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING,WITH AMENDMENTS,
A PORTION OF CHAPTER 5 REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 23
ZONING AND CHAPTER 24 SUBDIVISIONS, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE.
PRESENTED BY: TOM PARKO
be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons:
1. Section 23-2-120.8.1—That the existing text is in need of revision as proposed. The proposed changes
are part of a semi-annual review of the County Code to respond to constituent input about the Code's
provisions, to update it in relationship to other regulatory documents, and to maintain its overall
functionality. Several of the items proposed for revision come from recommendations made by the
public and landowners, or as the result of observations made by the County Commissioners, Planning
Commission, or County Staff during the processing of land use cases.
2. Section 23-2-120.8.2— That the proposed amendment will be consistent with the future goals and
needs of the County as set out in Chapter 22 and any other applicable code provision or ordinance in
effect. Fundamentally, the proposed revisions are consistent with County goals that support agricultural
and mixed land uses, promote flexibility and predictability in land use matters,and ensure fairness and
consistency in processing requirements.
3. Section 23-2-120.B3-- That the proposed amendment will be consistent with the overall intent of this
Chapter. The intent of Chapter 23, as defined by Section 23-1-40, is to provide a unified regulatory
system for land use within the County and to promote the health, safety, convenience, morals, order,
and welfare of present and future inhabitants of the County. The proposed changes to the Code are
designed to clarify ambiguities or omissions in the Code, or to update certain regulations to be more
consistent with modern building and safety standards.
Motion seconded by Bill Hall.
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage Absent
Robert Grand
Bill Hall
Tom Holton
Alexander Zauder
Benjamin Hansford
Mark Lawley
Nick Berryman
Jason Maxey
Joyce Smock
The Chair declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this
case to the Board of County Commissioner's for further proceedings.
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I, Kristine Ranslem, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission,do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing resolution is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County,
Colorado, adopted on March 6, 2012.
Dated the 6'h of March, 2012.
l'ShAikurtu
Kristine Ranslem 2012-0783
Secretary
APPENDIX 5-D
WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT FEES
Service Provided Fee Established
I. For the copying of public documents where the fee for $0.25 per copy,or actual cost
such copying is not otherwise specified by statute
2. For the copying of public documents via laserjet printer, $0.25 per page.or actual cost
if feasible.and where the fee for such copying is not
otherwise specified by statute
3. Copy of the lime Rule Charter $5.00+$3.00 postage if mailed
4. For Weld County road maps By size,as determined by Geographical Information Services
Department
5. For the taking of fingerprints by the Weld County $10.00 per person(limit of 2 cards)
Sheriff's Office
6. For research of public records not required by law, Fee shall be based on the actual cost of labor to the Weld
where the time necessary to perform such research is County Government for providing such service
extraordinary(as determined by the department head or
elected official)
7. Weed spraying: truck and labor Fees to be set by Board Resolution to recover full cost
R. District Attorney fee schedule(mailing fees may be
added):
Copies of current paper discovery:
Retrieval fee(one-time charge) $2.00
Document(per page) $0.25,or actual cost
Audiotape evidence:
DA's Office provides tape(per tape) $5.00
Videotape evidence:
DA's Office provides tape(per tape) $10.00
Evidence diskette discovery:
Each diskette:CD:DVD(per disk) $10.00
Electronic discovery:
Initial retrieval fee(one-time charge) $2.00
Document(per page) $0.15
Subsequent retrieval fee $1.00
Microfilm discovery:
Retrieval fee(per requested search) $50.00
Document(per page) $ 1.00
Advance fee:
<500 pages/frames $50.00
>500 pages/frames 10%x estimated frames
I lourly fee for search and copy $20.00 per hour
9. Planning and building inspection materials Fee shall he actual cost of items plus handling and postage
when mailed
10. Assignment of oil and gas lease $25.00 per lease per assignment
I I. Copy of paramedic trip sheet medical records $16.50 first ten(10)pages.and an additional$0.75 each for
pages 11-40.
12. Returned checks $20.00 per check
13. Schedule of the issuance of permits for the installation
and construction of telephone.electric,wire.power
lines or pipelines and other appurtenances along,across,
upon and under County road rights-of-way
Application fee $75.00
Road bore $25.00
Miscellaneous Utility Installation Permit Fee
Trench width less than I foot $0.10 per foot
Trench width 1 to 3 feet $0.18 per foot
Trench width 3 feet and greater $0.29 per foot
14. Special transport permit fee $20.00
15. Drilling rig permit fee $1,000.00 per move
16. Motor vehicle identification number inspections:
certified inspections $20.00
noncertified inspections $12.00
17. Special district service plan filing fee(Section 32-I- $500.00
202(3).C.R.S.)
Amended special district service plan filing fee(Section $250.00
32-1-207,C.R.S.)
18. Copying audiotape of public safety telephone and radio Fee of$45.00 per hour of recording time will be in addition to
voice recordings requestor providing new,sealed cassette tape.
Minimum fee$45.00
19. Sheriffs fees—copies of reports and/or other
documents maintained by Criminal Justice Records:
Report retrieval fee(to copy or to view) $3.00
Copy fee(first 2 pages free) $0.25 per page.or actual cost
Mail request: (first 2 pages) $3.50
(additional pages) $0.50 per page
From archived medium(NO CHARGE.TO VICTIMS) $1.00 per page
Faxed copies Additional $1.00 per page
20. Co-pay for Inmate Medical Services: $10.00 per clinic visit
$10.00 per prescription filled/refilled
21. Requests for clearance or immigration letters: letter
will include arrest records for all RMS contract
agencies: $7.00
In-person requests(self) $7.50
mail requests $12.00
Second party request or requests requiring
dispositions $12.50
Second party request by mail or requests
requiring dispositions
22. Requests for broad computerized searches by name or $11.25 per 15 minutes of search time
location:
Additional fee if programming is required: $60.00 minimum and$60.00 each subsequent hour
23. Assessor/treasurer items:
Aerial maps $15.00 per map
Printouts(copies) $0.25 per page,or actual cost
Reports $200.00 setup and$50.00 per hour
24. Sheriff bond processing fee $10.00 per bond
25. Mugshot photo processing fee $ 10.00 per photo
26. CCW application $ 152.50 (includes $52.50 for fingerprinting charge for CO and
FBI clearance)
$25.00 for renewal
$15.00 late fee
27. Notary service No fee shall be charged by County staff
28. Independent fee calculation study administrative cost $500.00
fee
29. Civil processing Maximum fees established by statute for Sheriffs Office Civil
Process under Section 30-1-104, C.R.S.
30. Temporary assemblage permit issued by the Board of $100.00 per event
County Commissioners
31 . Sex offender registration:
Annual fee for fingerprinting and photo, per Section $20.00 annually
16-22-108(6), C.R.S.
32. Committing and discharging prisoners in County jail $30.00
33. Sheriffs work release fee $14.00 per day
34. Sheriffs documentation of incarceration $3.00 for one page: $0.50 per additional page
35. Sex offender registration $25.00 to register
$25.00 to re-register
36. Copies of records (via burning of CDs) Copies shall be at a rate to fully recover the cost of the staff
time required and CD costs incurred to copy the CD as
determined by the department head.
37. Massage parlor license
application $350.00
annual renewal $150.00
38. Pretrial $20.00
39. Staff time for applicants or constituents that propose The hourly rate shall be calculated on a full cost recovery basis
novel uses or development that does not fit into of the county's costs for the staff positions involved in the
established fee categories where staff will spend 4 or assistance. The full cost recovery rate shall be determined by
more hours of review, oversight, or assistance. the Director of Finance and Administration and shall include
salary, fringe benefits, support costs (services and supplies),
and indirect costs calculated in accordance with the county-
wide cost allocation plan per Federal OMB-87 methodologies.
Constituents shall deposit the estimated amount of the costs
prior to assistance. The County will draw upon it based on the
standard hourly rate for each staff providing the review,
oversight, or assistance.
The applicant shall be provided copies of the billing five days
prior to the cost actually being billed against the account and
the applicant. The applicant's sole remedy to appeal any
billing shall be to the Board of County Commissioners. The
unused portion of the submitted application fee shall be
returned to the applicant within 30 days of completion of the
development process or if requested.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2001 -8; Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance
2002-10; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-8; Weld County Code Ordinance 2004-10; Weld County Code
Ordinance 2005-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2006-10; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-7; Weld
County Code Ordinance 2007-18; Weld County Code Ordinance 2008-17; Weld County Code Ordinance
2009-13; Weld County Code Ordinance 2010-5; Weld County Code Ordinance 2010- 11 ; Weld County Code
Ordinance 2011 -2)
APPENDIX 5-J
LAND USE APPLICATION FEES
Land Use Application Fee
I. Use by Special Review
—Single-family dwelling units(other than those permitted $1.200.00
under Subsection 23-3-20.A.)
—Expansion of a nonconforming use
—Home business
—Animal boarding as permitted in Paragraph 23-3-40.B.10
—Bed and breakfast facility
—Oil and gas storage facilities
—Mobile home for caretaker
—Accessory buildings with a gross floor area larger than set
forth in Subsection 23-3-40.Q
—Composting facilities $2.415.00
—Confined animal feedlot operation
Less than or equal to 1.000 animal units $2,415.00
tip to and including each additional 1,000 animal $500.00
units $10,000.00
—Sanitary sewer facility
$5,000.00 for the first 10 acres plus$20.00 per acre
—Mining permit or fraction thereof in excess of I 0
acres
—Solid waste disposal 2 $20.000.00
—Hazard waste disposal site $100,000.00
—Non-1041 major facility of a utility $5,000.00
- 1041 facilities as defined in Chapter 21 of this Code $10,000.00
—All other use by special review permits $2.500.00
—Minor use by special review amendment $500.00
2. Planned Unit Development(19 lots)
—Sketch plan $2,100.00
—Change of zone $1,500.00 plus$50.00 per buildable lot
—Final plat $1.500.00 plus$100.00 per buildable lot'
Planned Unit Development(10 or more lots)
—Sketch plan $5.000.00
—Change of zone $3.000.00 plus$50.00 per buildable lot
—Final plat $3.000.00 plus$100.00 per buildable lot'
3. Minor Subdivision(I-9 lots)
—Sketch plan $2,100.00
—Change of zone $1,500.00 plus$50.00 per buildable lot
—Final plat $1.500.00 plus$100.00 per buildable lot'
Major Subdivision(10 or more lots)
—Sketch plan $5,000.00
—Preliminary plan $2.100.00
—Change of zone $3.000.00 plus$50.00 per buildable lot
—Final plat $3,000.00 plus$100.00 per buildable lot'
Each subdivision application and buildable lot will be assessed an additional 30%if the site is located in an urban
growth boundary,urban development node, intergovernmental defined growth area and/or mixed use land area,and for
urban-scale developments outside of an urban area.
4. Resubdivision
—l.ot line changes only $216.00
—Vacation of roads.streets or alleys only $216.00
—Redesign.additional lots or vacation of lots $540.00
5. Subdivision Exemptions
—Used with recorded exemptions $180.00
—Property line adjustment $180.00
—Financing $180.00
—Temporary use $180.00
—Public and private utility $400.00
6. Recorded Exemptions(2-.3-and 4-lot)
—2 lots $1-000.00
—3 lots $1.300.00
—4 lots $1,600.00
—Amendments $180.00
7. Zoning Permit
—Mobile homes,manufactured homes.accessory
dwellings.temporary dwellings $300.00
—Temporary storage(6 months)of a mobile home $75.00
—Change of use(if mobile home is existing) $75.00
8. Zoning Permit for Second Family Dwelling $500.00
9. Zoning Permit for Telecommunication Antenna Tower $500.00
10. Zoning Permit for Noncommercial Tower $500.00
I I. Zoning Permit for Home Occupation— Class Il $300.00
12. Zoning Permit for Home Occupation— Class I $50.00
13. Zoning Permit for Wind Generator $300.00
14. Temporary Seasonal Permit $75.00
15. Board of'Adjustment
—Variance $710.00
—Appeal $200.00
16. Change of Zone
—Residential and agricultural uses $2,100.00 plus$150.00 per buildable lot
—Commercial/industrial $5,500.00 plus$150.00 per buildable lot
17. Site Plan Review
—Amendment $500.00
—Buildings<10,000 gross sq. ft. $1,300.00
—Buildings between 10.000-25,000 gross sq.ft. $2.800.00
—Building>25,000 gross sq. ft. $5,000.00
—Tenant finish $60.00
All site plan review applications will be assessed an additional 40%fee if the site is located in an urban growth
boundary, urban development node, intergovernmental defined growth area and/or mixed use land area.
18. Substantial Change I fearing $2,000.00
19. Administrative Handling Fee— Special Request $100.00
20. Building Permit/Illegal Parcel $250.00
21. Investigation Fee 50%of the established application fee
22. A fee will be charged by the County to future applicants when County staff members arc asked to assist professional
consultants in the preparation of land use applications. The fee shall be an hourly rate charged in I5-minute increments.
The hourly rate shall be calculated on a full-cost recovery basis of the County's costs for the staff positions involved in
the assistance. The full-cost recovery rate shall he determined by the Director of Finance and Administration and shall
include salary, fringe benefits_support costs(services and supplies)and indirect costs calculated in accordance with the
County-wide cost allocation plan per Federal OMB-87 methodologies. Prcapplicants shall deposit an estimated amount
of the costs prior to the assistance. A final settlement of costs will he determined by the Department of Planning
Services once all the work has been completed.
23. Incidental, non-technical land use application assistance $50.00/hr
24. Amendment to My Regional Urbanization Area Map and $1,500.00 minimum or $700.00 per parcel.
Comprehensive Plan whichever is greater
25. Creation of a Regional Urbanization Area $25.00 per acre
26. Administrative Process
— Case continuance $150.00
— Hearing continuance $500.00
— Recording continuance $50.00 per 3 months
27. Additional Fees May be Assessed to Cover Publication Costs. Market rate
28. Outside Consultant for Professional Review. Necessity for
review to be Determined by the Director. Professional rate
29. For those applications for uses identified to be of high complexity or intensity where a determination is made that
County staff will be committing time and resources in excess of the established application fee, the Department of
Planning Services may request an applicant to submit a fee in excess of the identified fee. The applicant shall deposit
an estimated amount of the costs prior to assistance. The fee shall he escrowed will be held and charged against by the
County based on the standard hourly rate for each department administering or reviewing the permit. The departments
shall include, but not be limited to, the Department of Planning Services, the Weld County Health Department, the
Weld County Public Works and the Weld County Attorney's Office. The standard hourly rate shall be established by
the Weld County Finance Department for the actual time spent on the review of the application. The rate shall be
calculated on a full cost recovery basis of the county's cost and shall include salary, fringe benefits, support costs
(services and supplies), and indirect costs calculated in accordance with the county-wide cost allocation plan per
Federal OMB-87 methodologies. The applicant shall be provided copies of the billing five days prior to the cost
actually being billed against the escrow account and the applicant. The applicant's sole remedy to appeal any billing
shall be to the Board of County Commissioners. The unused portion of the submitted application fee held in escrow
shall be returned to the applicant within 30 days of recording the Special Review plan map, or within 30 days after
denial of the application by the Board of County Commissioners, or 30 days after the applicant submits a written
request to withdraw the application.
I Animal units as defined in Section 23-1-90 of this Code.
2 The fee to amend an application for a Special Review Permit for Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities shall not exceed
$20,000.00. The full amount shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services at the time a complete application is
submitted. The full amount shall be escrowed and amounts charged against it by the County based on the standard hourly rate for
each department administering or reviewing the permit. The departments shall include, but not be limited to, the Department of
Planning Services, the Health Department, the Department of Public Works and the County Attorney's Office. The standard hourly
rate shall be established by the Finance Department for the actual time spent on the review of the application and facility. The
applicant shall be provided copies of the billing 5 days prior to the cost actually being billed against the escrow account and the
applicant. The applicant's sole remedy to appeal any billing shall be to the Board of County Commissioners. The unused portion
of the submitted application fee held in escrow shall be returned to the applicant within 30 days of recording the amended special
review plan map, within 30 days after denial of the application by the Board of County Commissioners, or 30 days after the
applicant submits a written request to withdraw the application.
3 25% of this fee is due at the time of application and the remaining 75% is due at the time of building permit issuance.
Development Impact Fees
1 . Road Impact Fee Fee Schedule in Chapter 20 of this Code.
2. County Facilities Impact Fee Fee Schedule in Chapter 20 of this Code.
3. Drainage Impact Fee Fee Schedule in Chapter 20 of this Code.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2001 -8; Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-10; Weld County Code Ordinance
2004-10; Weld County Code Ordinance 2005-7; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-7; Weld County Code
Ordinance 2008-17; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-13; Weld County Code Ordinance 2010-9; Weld
County Code Ordinance 2010- 11 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011 -2)
Sec. 23-1-80. Implementation procedures.
A. Repeal of Previous Zoning Resolution: Applicable only to 1981 Redistricting. The
Official Weld County Zoning Resolution adopted May 29, 1961 , was repealed on August 18,
1981 . The Official Weld County Zoning map in hard copy is replaced with the digitized version
of this map that is maintained in joint cooperation with the Weld County Assessor's Office and
the Weld County GIS office. The digitized map is available electronically through the County
webpage and is • • updated periodically. The maps
accompanying the repealed Official Weld County Zoning Resolution shall be amended according
to the redistricting procedures in Subsection B below. The Weld County Flood Hazard Overlay
District Zoning Maps, recorded April 22, 1980, in Book 901 , Reception Numbers 1822844
through 1822908, inclusive; and the Geologic Hazard Area Map of Potential Ground Subsidence
Areas in the County recorded May 22, 1978, in Book 832, Reception Number 1754240, are not
repealed or amended by this Section. The repeal of the Official Weld County Zoning Resolution
shall not prevent the prosecution and punishment of any person for any violation committed prior
to its repeal and map amendment. The repeal of the Zoning Resolution shall not affect or repeal
any conditions or standards imposed as a condition for approval of any land use decision by the
Board of County Commissioners prior to the effective date of the Zoning Ordinance codified
herein and any amendment thereto.
Sec. 23-1-90. Definitions.
ANIMAL UNIT: A term and number used to establish an equivalency for various species of
LIVESTOCK. The number of LIVESTOCK allowed by right is dependent upon bulk
requirements of the A (Agricultural), A- 1 (Concentrated Animal), E (Estate) or R- 1 (Low-
Density Residential) Zone District. LIVESTOCK in excess of the bulk requirements for the
Agricultural Zone District shall require a Use by Special Review Permit for a LIVESTOCK
CONFINEMENT OPERATION. In the A- 1 Zone District, the applicant shall specify the
maximum number of ANIMAL UNITS and species to be associated with the Livestock
Confinement Operation. All Livestock Confinement Operations in the A- 1 Zone District require
a Site Plan Review and are subject to the Site Plan Review requirements outlined in Article II,
Division 3, of this Code. All LIVESTOCK shall have the following ANIMAL UNIT equivalents
and bulk requirements contained in Tables 23. 1A, 23. 1B, 23 . 1C and 23 . 1D below:
Table 23.1A
Animal Units in the A(Agricultural)Zone District
Maximum Number of Animals per Acre
Number of
Animals Less than 320 Less than 640 640 Gross Acres
Equivalent to Gross Acres,or a Gross Acres,or or Greater,or a
Animal Unit One Animal Less Than 80 Minimum of%of a Minimum of Minimum of 1
Equivalents Unit Gross Acres a Quarter Section %]of a Section Section
Cattle I I 4 6 8 10
Bison I I 4 6 8 10
Mule I 1 4 6 8 10
Ostrich 1 I 4 6 8 10
Elk I I 4 6 8 10
Horse I I 4 6 8 10
Swine .2 5 20 30 40 50
Sheep .1 10 40 60 80 100
Llama .1 10 40 60 80 100
Goat .1 10 40 60 80 100
Alpaca .075 13 52 78 104 130
Poultry .02 50 200 300 400 500
Rabbit .02 50 200 300 400 500
Table 23.IB
Animal Units in the E(Estate)Zone District
Animal Unit Number of Animals Equivalent Maximum Number
Equivalents to One Animal Unit Per Acre
Cattle I I 1
Horse I 1 I
Swine I I 1
Mule I 1 I
Burro I I 1
Sheep .5 2 2
Goat .5 2 2
Llama .1 10 10
Alpaca .075 13 13
Poultry .04 25 25
Rabbit .04 25 25
Table 23.IC
Animal Units in the R-1 (Low-Density Residential)Zone District
Animal Unit Number of Animals Equivalent Maximum Number
Equivalents to One Animal Unit Per Lot
Cattle I I 2
Horse I I 2
Swine I 1 1
Llama .5 2 4
Alpaca .5 2 4
Sheep .2 5 10
Goat .2 5 10
Poultry .02 50 100
Rabbit .02 50 100
Table 23.ID
Animal Units in the A-I (Concentrated Animal)Zone District
Maximum Number of Animals per Acre
Less than 640 Gross 640 Gross Acres or
Number of Animals Less than 320 Gross Acres,or a Greater,or a
Animal Unit Equivalent to I Acres,or a Minimum Minimum of A of a Minimum of 1
Equivalents Animal Unit of a Quarter Section Section Section
Cattle I 1 6 8 I0
Bison I 1 6 8 10
Mule I I 6 8 10
Ostrich 1 1 6 8 10
Elk 1 1 6 8 10
Horse 1 1 6 8 10
Swine .2 5 30 40 50
Sheep .1 10 60 80 100
Llama .1 10 60 80 100
Goat .1 10 60 80 100
Alpaca .075 13 78 104 130
Poultry .02 50 300 400 500
Rabbit .02 50 300 400 500
Any combination of the above LIVESTOCK and their equivalents as a Use by Right shall not exceed the
maximum of four(4)ANIMAL UNITS per acre in the A(Agricultural)Zone District on LOTS less than
eighty(80)gross acres,not to exceed six(6)ANIMAL UNITS per acre on LOTS a minimum of one-half
('/z) of a Quarter Section and less than three hundred twenty (320) gross acres, not to exceed eight (8)
ANIMAL UNITS per acre on LOTS a minimum of one-half('h)of a Section and less than six hundred
forty(640)gross acres,and not to exceed ten(10)ANIMAL UNITS per acre on LOTS six hundred forty
(640)gross acres or larger; in the A-I (Concentrated Animal)Zone District,ANIMAL UNITS shall not
exceed the maximum of six(6)ANIMAL UNITS per acre on LOTS a minimum of a Quarter Section and
less than three hundred twenty(320) gross acres, not to exceed eight(8) ANIMAL UNITS per acre on
LOTS a minimum of one-half('/z)of a Section and less than six hundred forty(640)gross acres,and not
to exceed ten ( 10) ANIMAL UNITS per acre on LOTS six hundred forty (640) gross acres or larger: one
( I ) per acre.. In the E (Estate) Zone District, ANIMAL UNITS shall not to exceed eight (8) ANIMAL
UNITS per LOT in the F (Estate) Zone District; or. In the R- 1 (Low-Density Residential) Zone District,
ANIMAL UNITS shall not exceed two (2) ANIMAL UNITS per LOT in the R 1 (Low Density
Residential) Zone District. In determining the number of acres in a LOT for the purpose of calculating
the number of ANIMAL UNITS allowed as a Use by Right, the total number of contiguously owned or
controlled (for example, through lease, easement, or dedication) acres shall be included. Such contiguity
shall not be affected by the existence of a platted street or alley, a public or private right-of-way, a public
or private transportation right-of-way or area, public lands, whether owned by the state, the United States,
or an agency thereof, except county-owned open space, or a lake, reservoir, stream, or other natural or
artificial waterway.
LOT: The basic DEVELOPMENT unit, an area with fixed boundaries, USED or intended to be
USED by one ( 1 ) BUILDING and its ACCESSORY USES, STRUCTURES and/or
BUILDINGS. A Lot shall not be divided by any public highway, STREET or ALLEY. A LOT
must meet the requirements of the zoning district in which it is located and must have access to a
PUBLIC STREET or an approved private STREET. The determination as to the property
included in a LOT shall be made by the Department of Planning Services.
Sec. 23-2-180. Recession Procedures.
A. When, in the opinion of the Department of Planning Services, an applicant has not met one ( 1 ) or
more of the requirements of Subsections 23-2-160 A through DD, a hearing shall be scheduled before
the Board of County Commissioners.
B. The Board of County Commissioners shall hold a public hearing to consider the Site Plan Review
(SPR) application and to take final action thereon, if the Planning Staff has determined that the
application has not met the requirements of Subsections 23-2- 160 A through DD above. The Board of
County Commissioners' decision shall consider the recommendation of the Planning Staff, referral
agency responses, the application case file and facts presented at the public hearing. The Board of
County Commissioners shall approve the Site Plan Review (SPR) application unless it finds that the
applicant has not met one ( 1 ) or more of the requirements as listed in Section 23-2- 160.
C. The Department of Planning Services shall submit to the Board of County Commissioners for review
any map required under Section 23-2- 160.W above which does not comply with the approved Site
Plan Review (SPR).
D. The Department of Planning Services shall submit to the County Clerk and Recorder for recording
maps of approved actions required in Section 23-2- 160.W above.
E. A resolution setting forth the decision of the Board of County Commissioners shall be drafted and
signed. A record of such action and a copy of the resolution will be kept in the files of the Clerk to the
Board, and the Board of County Commissioners shall arrange for the County Clerk and Recorder's
office to record the resolution. The Board of County Commissioners shall also authorize the Chairman
to sign the map required in Section 23-2- 160.W
Sec. 23-4-190. Temporary accessory use as office.
A. A zoning permit for the USE of one ( 1 ) MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District as an OFFICE USE accessory to the USE allowed by right may
be permitted upon a determination by the Department of Planning Services that:
1 . The MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE is necessary for the effective and economic
operation of the principal USE.
2. The MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE will not be used for residential purposes.
3 . Adequate water and sewage disposal facilities can be made available to the MOBILE
HOME or MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE.
4. No reasonable alternative is available to the applicant for an OFFICE USE.
5 . The applicant must obtain a BUILDING permit for the MANUFACTURED
STRUCTURE and comply with all installation standards of Chapter 29 of this Code.
A zoning permit shall not be required for a MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE in the Agricultural
Zone District if such information is already reflected in an approved Site Plan Review or Special Use
Permit, as determined by the Planner.
B. The Department of Planning Services shall make its determination on the basis of a signed
statement by the applicant that the conditions of Paragraphs A. 1 through A.65 above are met,
upon information contained in the application, and upon independent evidence as may be
available or which the staff may reasonably require.
C. A zoning permit for more than one a MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE used as an
accessory OFFICE unit in the A (Agricultural) Zone District may be issued by the
Department of Planning Services upon a determination that the criteria of Paragraphs A. 1
through A.5 above and Section 23-4-230 below are met. If the applicant is not able to meet
the criteria stated in Paragraphs A. 1 through A.5 above, the zoning permit may be issued
only upon the approval by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board shall review the
application for compliance with the criteria set out in Paragraphs A. 1 through A.5 above at a
regularly scheduled meeting of the Board. The Board of County Commissioners shall give
notice of the application for a zoning permit and the meeting date to those persons listed in
the application as owners of property located within five hundred (500) feet of the parcel
under consideration. Such notification shall be mailed, first-class, not less than ten ( 10) days
before the scheduled meeting. Such notice is not required by state statute and is provided as
a courtesy to surrounding property owners (the surface estate). Inadvertent errors by the
applicant in supplying such list or the Department of Planning Services in sending such
notice shall not create a jurisdictional defect in the permit process, even if such error results
in the failure of a surrounding property owner to receive such notification. The Department
of Planning Services shall post a sign for the applicant on the property in question indicating
that a MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE has been requested for the property, the meeting
date and telephone number where further information may be obtained. The sign shall be
posted at least ten ( 10) days prior to the meeting date and evidenced with a photograph. The
Board of County Commissioners shall consider any testimony of surrounding property
owners concerning the effects of the MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE on the surrounding
properties. In addition, the Board shall consider compatibility of the MANUFACTURED
STRUCTURE with the surrounding area, harmony with the character of the
NEIGHBORHOOD, its effects upon the immediate area, and the general health, safety and
welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the COUNTY.
D. All MANUFACTURED STRUCTURES used as ACCESSORY OFFICE USES to the
principal USE in the Agricultural Zone Districts are TEMPORARY and subject to the
requirements for MOBILE HOMES as stated in Article III, Division 3, and Article III,
Division 4 of this Chapter. The MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE shall be removed from
the property upon the cessation of the USE of the MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE as an
ACCESSORY OFFICE USE to the business, commercial or industrial activity. The six-
month limitation for this TEMPORARY use may be extended in six-month increments at the
discretion of the Director of Planning Services up to two (2) times, and thereafter by the
Board of County Commissioners. (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000- 1 ; Weld
County Code Ordinance 2002-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003- 10; Weld County
Code Ordinance 2004-5 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8)
Sec. 24-1-40. Definitions.
Subdivision or subdivided land: Any parcel of land in the County which is to be used for
condominiums, apartments or any other multiple-dwelling units, unless such land when previously
subdivided was accompanied by a filing which complied with these provisions and with substantially
the same density, or which is divided into two (2) or more parcels, separate interests or interests in
common, unless exempted under the following subsections. Interests shall include any and all
interests in the surface of land but exclude any and all subsurface interests. Unless the method of
disposition of property is adopted for the purpose of evading these subdivision regulations set forth
in this Chapter 24, the terms "subdivision" and "subdivided land" shall not apply to any division of
land:
a. Which creates parcels of land, such that the land area of each of the parcels, when divided by
the number of interests in any such parcel, results in thirty-five (35) or more acres per interest;
b. Which could be created by any court in the State pursuant to the law of eminent domain, by
operation of law or by order of any court in this State if the Board of County Commissioners is given
timely notice of any such pending action by the court and given opportunity to join as a party in
interest in such proceeding for the purpose of raising the issue of evasion prior to entry of the court
order; and, if the Board of County Commissioners does not file an appropriate pleading within twenty
(20) days after receipt of such notice by the court, then such action may proceed before the court;
c. Which is created by a lien, mortgage, deed of trust or any other security instruments;
d. Which is created by a security or unit of interest in any investment trust regulated under the
laws of the State or any other interest in an investment entity;
e. Which creates cemetery lots;
f. Which creates an interest in oil, gas, minerals or water which is severed from the surface
ownership of real property;
g. Which is created by the acquisition of an interest in land in the name of a husband and wife or
other persons in joint tenancy or as tenants in common, and any such interest shall be deemed as only
one ( 1 ) interest;
h. Which is created by the combination of contiguous parcels of land into one ( 1 ) larger parcel.
If the resulting parcel is less than thirty-five (35) acres in land area, only one ( 1 ) interest in said land
shall be allowed. If the resulting parcel is greater than thirty-five (35) acres in land area, such land
area, divided by the number of interests in the resulting parcel, must result in thirty-five (35) or more
acres per interest. Easements and rights-of-way shall not be considered interests;
i. Which is created by a contract concerning the sale of land which is contingent upon the
purchaser's obtaining approval to subdivide, pursuant to this Chapter and any applicable County
regulations, the land which the purchaser is to acquire pursuant to the contract; and
j. Which is created by agreement to resolve uncertainty, doubt or conflict regarding a common
boundary. A boundary may be determined and permanently established by written agreement of all
parties affected. The agreement must be signed and acknowledged by each property owner as
required for conveyance of real estate. The agreement must be accompanied by a plat showing the
resolution of the boundary in question. The plat and agreement shall be recorded as an instrument
affecting real estate, and shall be binding upon heirs, successors and assigns.
The Board may, pursuant to rules and regulations or by ordinance, exempt from this definition of the
terms subdivision and subdivided land any division of land if it determines that such division is not within
the purposes of this definition.
The Chair called a recess at 4:40 pm and reconvened at 4:49 pm.
Robert Grand and Jason Maxey left the meeting at 4:40 pm.
CASE NUMBER: ORDINANCE 2012-3
REQUEST: IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS,
A PORTION OF CHAPTER 5 REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 23
ZONING AND CHAPTER 24 SUBDIVISIONS, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE.
PRESENTED BY: TOM PARK()
Tom Parko, Planning Services, presented the proposed code changes. He said that staff has been trying to
clean up some past cases and said that there hasn't been a process that allows the Board of County
Commissioners to take action on a Site Plan Review application that has not been recorded or has failed to
meet the findings found in the Weld County Code. This proposed change will allow this process to happen.
Mr. Parko briefly explained the proposed change to the code where the right-of-way does not break up the
contiguous land holdings for purposes of determining animal units.
Mr. Parko said that the current code does not define what "temporary" means with respect to offices as
temporary accessory uses. The County defines temporary as six (6) months or less and this proposed
change will apply this standard to offices as well. In addition, this code change will not require a permit for
structures associated with a Site Plan Review (SPR) or Use by Special Review(USR).
With regard to the Official Zoning Map for Weld County, staff is proposing that this map be placed on the
County website in a digital version and will be updated frequently through the GIS Department.
The current fee schedule does not provide a fee in cases where staff spends time assisting applicants on
novel uses or development that doesn't necessarily fit into the established fee categories. Staff is proposing
that the applicant will deposit the estimated amount of costs prior to assistance and then the County will draw
• down upon it based on staff time spent. This is intended to recover staff time on a project that does not go
through a land use permit where fees are collected up front. The Planning Commission expressed concern
that there is no criteria that determines the difference of a large case from a small case.
Mark Lawley moved that Ordinance 2012-3 be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners along with
the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval, seconded by Bill Hall.
The Chair asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Joyce
Smock, yes; Nick Berryman, yes; Robert Grand, absent; Bill Hall, yes;Alexander Zauder, yes; Jason Maxey,
absent; Benjamin Hansford, yes; Mark Lawley, yes; Tom Holton, yes. Motion carried unanimously.
The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss. Nick
Berryman asked if the exact location of a proposed pipeline can be better delineated. Mr. Holton suggested
maybe changing the time that the plat needs to be recorded since we have many requests to amend that.
Meeting adjourned at 5:14 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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Index of Code Changes
Page 1 Chapter 23; §23-2-150. Site Plan Violation Process
Pages 2-3 Chapter 23; §23-1-90. ROW Contiguity
Pages 4-5 Chapter 23; §23-4-190. Temporary Accessory use for office
Page 6 Chapter 23; §23-1-80. Official Zoning Map
Pages 7-8 Chapter 24; §24-1-40. Division of land by Court or Municipal Action
Page 9 Chapter 5; Appendix 5-D Fees
Pages 10-13 Chapter 5; Appendix 5-J Fees
PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS
TO THE WELD COUNTY CODE (WCC)
CHAPTER TO BE MODIFIED: Chapter 23, Division 3, Zoning Ordinance
DIVISION TO BE MODIFIED: Division 3
SECTION(S) PROPOSED TO BE MODIFIED: Section 23-2- 150
RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION:
Under current code there is no process for staff to bring a Site Plan Review application before the Board
of County Commissioners for action if Planning Staff has determined that the applicant / owner failed to
comply with any of the provisions found under Chapter 23, Division 3 of the Weld County Code. This
addition to the code will allow the Board of County Commissioners to take action on a Site Plan that has
not been recorded or has failed to meet the findings found in the Weld County Code.
PROPOSED MODIFICATION(S):
Sec. 23-2-180. Rescission Procedures.
A. When, in the opinion of the Department of Planning Services, an applicant has not met one ( 1 ) or
more of the standards requirements of Subsections 23-2-160 A through DD, a hearing shall be
scheduled before the Board of County Commissioners.
B. The Board of County Commissioners shall hold a public hearing to consider the Site Plan Review
(SPR) application and to take final action thereon, if the Planning Staff has determined that the
application has not met the standards requirements of Subsections 23-2-160 A through DD above.
The Board of County Commissioners' decision shall consider the recommendation of the
Planning Staff, referral agency responses, the application case file and facts presented at the
public hearing. The Board of County Commissioners shall approve the Site Plan Review (SPR)
application unless it finds that the applicant has not met one ( 1 ) or more of the standards
requirements as listed in Section 23-2-160.
C. The Department of Planning Services shall submit to the Board of County Commissioners for
review any map required under Section 23-2- 160.W above which does not comply with the
approved Site Plan Review (SPR).
D. The Department of Planning Services shall submit to the County Clerk and Recorder for
recording maps of approved actions required in Section 23-2- 160.W above.
E. A resolution setting forth the decision of the Board of County Commissioners shall be drafted and
signed. A record of such action and a copy of the resolution will be kept in the files of the Clerk
to the Board, and the Board of County Commissioners shall arrange for the County Clerk and
Recorder's office to record the resolution. The Board of County Commissioners shall also
authorize the Chairman to sign the map required in Section 23-2-160.W
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PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS
TO THE WELD COUNTY CODE (WCC)
CHAPTER TO BE MODIFIED: Chapter 23, Article 1, Zoning Ordinance
DIVISION OR ARTICLE TO BE MODIFIED: Article 1
SECTION(S) PROPOSED TO BE MODIFIED: Section 23-1-90
RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION:
This code change reflects a Court decision made several years ago concerning a hog farm and animal
units. This change basically states that Right of Way (ROW) does not break up the contiguous land
holdings for purposes of determining animal units. The text in red below was interpreted by the Colorado
Court of Appeals to mean that an owner can add up all of his or her lands even though they may have
been granted under separate deeds and separated by County roads, and the total is then considered to be
one"lot."
PROPOSED MODIFICATION(S):
Sec.23-1-90.Definitions.
ANIMAL UNIT: A term and number used to establish an equivalency for various species of
LIVESTOCK. The number of LIVESTOCK allowed by right is dependent upon bulk
requirements of the A (Agricultural), A-1 (Concentrated Animal), E (Estate) or R-1 (Low-
Density Residential) Zone District. LIVESTOCK in excess of the bulk requirements for the
Agricultural Zone District shall require a Use by Special Review Permit for a LIVESTOCK
CONFINEMENT OPERATION. In the A-I Zone District, the applicant shall specify the
maximum number of ANIMAL UNITS and species to be associated with the Livestock
Confinement Operation. All Livestock Confinement Operations in the A-1 Zone District require
a Site Plan Review and are subject to the Site Plan Review requirements outlined in Article II,
Division 3, of this Code. All LIVESTOCK shall have the following ANIMAL UNIT equivalents
and bulk requirements contained in Tables 23.1A, 23.1B, 23.1C and 23.1D below:
(Tables here kept the same.)
Any combination of the above LIVESTOCK and their equivalents as a Use by Right shall not
exceed the maximum of four(4) ANIMAL UNITS per acre in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
on LOTS less than eighty (80) gross acres; not to exceed six (6) ANIMAL UNITS per acre on
LOTS a minimum of one-half('/z) of a Quarter Section and less than three hundred twenty (320)
gross acres; not to exceed eight (8) ANIMAL UNITS per acre on LOTS a minimum of one-half
('A) of a Section and less than six hundred forty (640) gross acres; and not to exceed ten (10)
ANIMAL UNITS per acre on LOTS six hundred forty (640) gross acres or larger. In the A-1
(Concentrated Animal) Zone District, ANIMAL UNITS shall not exceed the maximum of six (6)
ANIMAL UNITS per acre on LOTS a minimum of a Quarter Section and less than three hundred
twenty (320) gross acres; not to exceed eight (8) ANIMAL UNITS per acre on LOTS a
minimum of one-half ('/2) of a Section and less than six hundred forty (640) gross acres; and not
to exceed ten (10) ANIMAL UNITS per acre on LOTS six hundred forty (640) gross acres or
larger. one ( 1 ) per acre In the E (Estate) Zone District, ANIMAL UNITS shall not to exceed
eight (8) ANIMAL UNITS per LOT. in the E (Estate) Zone District; or In the R- 1 (Low-Density
Residential) Zone District, ANIMAL UNITS shall not to exceed two (2) ANIMAL UNITS per
LOT in the R 1 (Low Density Residential) Zone District. In determining the number of acres in
a LOT for the purpose of calculating the number of ANIMAL UNITS allowed as a Use by Right,
the total number of contiguously owned or controlled (for example, through lease, easement, or
dedication) acres shall be included. Such contiguity shall not be affected by the existence of a platted
street or alley, a public or private right-of-way, a public or private transportation right-of-way or area,
public lands, whether owned by the state, the United States, or an agency thereof, except county-owned
open space, or a lake, reservoir, stream, or other natural or artificial waterway.
LOT: The basic DEVELOPMENT unit, an area with fixed boundaries, USED or intended to be USED by
one ( 1 ) BUILDING and its ACCESSORY USES, STRUCTURES and/or BUILDINGS. A LOT shall not
be divided by any public highway, STREET or ALLEY. A LOT must meet the requirements of the
zoning district in which it is located and must have access to a PUBLIC STREET or an approved private
STREET. The determination as to the property included in a LOT shall be made by the Department of
Planning Services.
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PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS
TO THE WELD COUNTY CODE (WCC)
CHAPTER TO BE MODIFIED: Chapter 23, Article IV, Zoning Ordinance
DIVISION OR ARTICLE TO BE MODIFIED: Article IV
SECTION(S) PROPOSED TO BE MODIFIED: Section 23-4-190
RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION:
Current code does not define what "temporary" means with respect to offices. The County defines
temporary as six (6) months or less and will apply this standard to offices. In addition, this code
change will not require a permit for structures associated with a Site Plan Review (SPR) or Use by
Special Review (USR).
PROPOSED MODIFICATION(S):
Sec. 23-4-190. Temporary accessory use as office.
A. A zoning permit for the USE of one (1) MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE in the A (Agricultural)'- Formatted: Space After: 0 pt, Numbered +
Zone District as an OFFICE USE accessory to the USE allowed by right may be permitted upon a Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B, C, ... + Start
at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
determination by the Department of Planning Services that:
Indent at: 0.69", No widow/orphan control
I . The MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE is necessary for the effective and economic operations • Formatted: 1st para indent, Space After: 0
of the principal USE. pt, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1,
+ Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left +
3, ...
2. The MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE will not be used for residential purposes. 2, "
Aligned at: 0.69" + Indent at: 1.04", No
3. Adequate water and sewage disposal facilities can be made available to the MOBILE HOME' widow/orphan control
or MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE. r Formatted: Space After: 0 pt, Numbered +
4. No reasonable alternative is available to the applicant for an OFFICE USE. Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, ... + Start
5. The applicant must obtain a BUILDING permit for the MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.69" +
ntrol,
and comply with all installation standards of Chapter 29 of this Code. Indent at: space
betweeno Latin and Asian
Don't adjust space Latin and Asian
A zoning permit shall not be required for a MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE in the Agricultural Formatted: Space After: 0 pt, Numbered +
Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, ... + Start
Zone District if such information is already reflected in an approved Site Plan Review or Special Use at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.69" +
Permit, as determined by the Planner. Indent at: 1.04", No widow/orphan control
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.44", Space After:
B. The Department of Planning Services shall make its determination on the basis of a signed, 0 pt, No widow/orphan control
statement by the applicant that the conditions of Paragraphs A.1 through A.6 5above are met, upon Formatted: Space After: 0 pt, Numbered +
information contained in the application, and upon independent evidence as may be available or Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B, C, ... + Start
at: 1 + Alignment:which the staff may reasonably require. Indent at: 0.69", Left
Nowi
dow/orphan +
control,
Don't adjust space between Latin and Asian
C. A zoning permit for more than one a MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE used as an accessory4 - - — . Formatted: Space After: 0 pt, Numbered +
OFFICE unit in the A (Agricultural) Zone District may be issued by the Department of Planning Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B, C, ... + Start
Services upon a determination that the criteria of Paragraphs A.1 through A.5 above and Section at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
23-4-230 below are met. If the applicant is not able to meet the criteria stated in Paragraphs A.1 Indent at: 0.69", No widow/orphan control,
Don't adjust space between Latin and Asian
through A.5 above, the zoning permit may be issued only upon the approval by the Board of
County Commissioners. The Board shall review the application for compliance with the criteria set
out in Paragraphs A.1 through A.5 above at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board. The Board
of County Commissioners shall give notice of the application for a zoning permit and the meeting
date to those persons listed in the application as owners of property located within five hundred
(500) feet of the parcel under consideration. Such notification shall be mailed, first class, not less
than ten (10) days before the scheduled meeting. Such notice is not required by state statute and is
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provided as a courtesy to surrounding property owners (the surface estate). Inadvertent errors by
the applicant in supplying such list or the Department of Planning Services in sending such notice
shall not create a jurisdictional defect in the permit process, even if such error results in the failure
of a surrounding property owner to receive such notification. The Department of Planning Services
shall post a sign for the applicant on the property in question indicating that a MANUFACTURED
STRUCTURE has been requested for the property, the meeting date and telephone number where
further information may be obtained. The sign shall be posted at least ten (10) days prior to the
meeting date and evidenced with a photograph. The Board of County Commissioners shall
consider any testimony of surrounding property owners concerning the effects of the
MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE on the surrounding properties. In addition, the Board shall
consider compatibility of the MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE with the surrounding area,
harmony with the character of the NEIGHBORHOOD, its effects upon the immediate area, and the
general health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the COUNTY.
D. All MANUFACTURED STRUCTURES as ACCESSORY OFFICE USES aro
—EMPORARY. The MANU=ACTU'-ED STRUCTURE s la be removes iom tie property
upon tie cessation o ' tie USE of tie MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE as an ACCESSORY
O=F CE US i. (Wee County Codification Ordnance 2000 ; Wee County Code Ordinance
2002 9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003 10 Weld County Code Ordinance 2001 5)
Formatted: Justified, No widow/orphan
D. All MANUFACTURED STUCTURES used as ACCESSORY USES to the principal USE in 1---- Formatted: Space After 0 pt, Numbered +
the Agricultural Zone Districts are TEMPORARY and subject to the requirements for Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B, C, ... + Start
MOBILE HOMES as stated in Article III, Division 3 and Article III, Division 4 of this at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
Chapter. The MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE shall be removed from the property upon Indent at: 0.69", No widow/orphan control
the cessation of the USE of the MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE as an ACCESSORY USE
to the business, commercial or industrial activity. The six-month limitation for this
TEMPORARY use may be extended in six-month increments at the discretion of the Director
of Planning Services up to two (2) times, and thereafter by the Board of County
Commissioners. (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1 ; Weld County Code
Ordinance 2002-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-10; (Weld County Code Ordinance
2004-5; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8)
' { Formatted: Justified, No widow/orphan
CONSTRUCTION TRAILER: A MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE or COMMERCIAL VEHICLE used
Formatted: Indent: Left 0", First line: 0",
for other than a TEMPORARY time period for office use or the storage of construction-related plans, `Space After: 0 pt, No widow/orphan control
supplies, equipment and related items to be accessed exclusively by Construction personnel.
CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS shall comply with requirements set forth in this Chapter, including
required zoning SETBACKS and OFFSETS, and shall be installed in accordance with the requirements
set forth in Chapter 29 of this Code and adhere to the zoning permit requirements of Section 23-4-190 of
the Code. All CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS shall demonstrate that water and sewage disposal facilities
are available.
' Formatted: Justified, No widow/orphan
MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE: Any factory-assembled STRUCTURE with or without service - Formatted: Indent: Left 0", First line: 0",
connections that is not a DWELLING. Space After: opt, No widow/orphan control
Formatted: Justified, No widow/orphan
CARGO CONTAINER: A receptacle with all of the following characteristics:
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", First line: 0",
a. Of a permanent character and accordingly strong enough to be suitable for repeated use,
Space After: opt, No widow/orphan control
constructed of metal and being airtight and water-resistant.
b. Specially designed to facilitate the carriage of goods, by one (1) or more modes of transport,
one (1) of which shall be by vessels, without intermediate reloading.
c. Fitted with devices permitting its ready handling, particularly its transfer from one (1) mode
of transport to another.
d. So designed to be easy to fill and empty.
e. Having a cubic displacement of one thousand (1,000) cubic feet or more.
f. A railroad car of any type shall not be considered a CARGO CONTAINER.
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PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS
TO THE WELD COUNTY CODE (WCC)
CHAPTER TO BE MODIFIED: Chapter 23, Article 1 , Zoning Ordinance
DIVISION OR ARTICLE TO BE MODIFIED: Article 1
SECTION(S) PROPOSED TO BE MODIFIED: Section 23- 1 -80
RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION:
This code change reflects recognizes that the Official Zoning Map for Weld County shall be placed on the
County website in a digital version, which will replace paper copies having to be recorded every year with
the Clerk and Recorded. The digital zoning map will be updated frequently through the GIS Department.
PROPOSED MODIFICATION(S):
Sec. 23-1-80. Implementation procedures.
A. Repeal of Previous Zoning Resolution: Applicable only to 1981 Redistricting. The Official Weld
County Zoning Resolution adopted May 29, 1961 , was repealed on August 18, 1981 . The Official
Weld County Zoning map in hard copy is replaced with the digitized version of this map that is
maintained in joint cooperation with the Weld County Assessor's Office and the Weld County
GIS office. The digitized map is available electronically through the County webpage and is
recorded in hardcopy -updated periodicallyonce each year. The maps accompanying the repealed
Official Weld County Zoning Resolution shall be amended according to the redistricting
procedures in Subsection B below. The Weld County Flood Hazard Overlay District Zoning
Maps, recorded April 22, 1980, in Book 901 , Reception Numbers 1822844 through 1822908,
inclusive; and the Geologic Hazard Area Map of Potential Ground Subsidence Areas in the
County recorded May 22, 1978, in Book 832, Reception Number 1754240, are not repealed or
amended by this Section. The repeal of the Official Weld County Zoning Resolution shall not
prevent the prosecution and punishment of any person for any violation committed prior to its
repeal and map amendment. The repeal of the Zoning Resolution shall not affect or repeal any
conditions or standards imposed as a condition for approval of any land use decision by the Board
of County Commissioners prior to the effective date of the Zoning Ordinance codified herein and
any amendment thereto.
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PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS
TO THE WELD COUNTY CODE (WCC)
CHAPTER TO BE MODIFIED: Chapter 24, Article 1 , Subdivision Ordinance
DIVISION OR ARTICLE TO BE MODIFIED: Article 1
SECTION(S) PROPOSED TO BE MODIFIED: Section 24- 1 -40
RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION:
This code change makes the Code definition commensurate with the definitions of "subdivision" and
"subdivided land" found in C.R.S. § 30-28-101 (1).
PROPOSED MODIFICATION(S):
Sec. 24-1-40. Definitions.
Subdivision or subdivided land: Any parcel of land in the County which is to be used for condominiums,
apartments or any other multiple-dwelling units, unless such land when previously subdivided was
accompanied by a filing which complied with these provisions and with substantially the same density, or
which is divided into two (2) or more parcels, separate interests or interests in common, unless exempted
under the following subsections. Interests shall include any and all interests in the surface of land but
exclude any and all subsurface interests. Unless the method of disposition of property is adopted for
the purpose of evading these subdivision regulations set forth in this Chapter 24, the terms
"subdivision " and "subdivided land" shall not apply to any division of land:
a. Which creates parcels of land, such that the land area of each of the parcels, when divided by the
number of interests in any such parcel, results in thirty-five (35) or more acres per interest;
b. Which could be created by any court in the State pursuant to the law of eminent domain, or by
operation of law, or by order of any court in this State if the Board of County Commissioners is
given timely notice of any such pending action by the court and given opportunity to join as a
party in interest in such proceeding for the purpose of raising the issue of evasion prior to entry of
the court order; and, if the Board of County Commissioners does not file an appropriate pleading
within twenty (20) days after receipt of such notice by the court, then such action may proceed
before the court;
c. Which is created by a lien, mortgage, deed of trust or any other security instruments;
d. Which is created by a security or unit of interest in any investment trust regulated under the laws
of the State or any other interest in an investment entity;
e. Which creates cemetery lots;
f. Which creates an interest in oil, gas, minerals or water which is severed from the surface
ownership of real property;
g. Which is created by the acquisition of an interest in land in the name of a husband and wife or
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other persons in joint tenancy or as tenants in common, and any such interest shall be deemed as
only one(1) interest;
h. Which is created by the combination of contiguous parcels of land into one (I) larger parcel. If
the resulting parcel is less than thirty-five(35)acres in land area,only one (1)interest in said land
shall be allowed. If the resulting parcel is greater than thirty-five(35)acres in land area, such land
area, divided by the number of interests in the resulting parcel, must result in thirty-five (35) or
more acres per interest. Easements and rights-of-way shall not be considered interests;
i. Which is created by a contract concerning the sale of land which is contingent upon the
purchaser's obtaining approval to subdivide, pursuant to this Chapter and any applicable County
regulations, the land which the purchaser is to acquire pursuant to the contract; and
j. Which is created by agreement to resolve uncertainty, doubt or conflict regarding a common
boundary. A boundary may be determined and permanently established by written agreement of
all parties affected. The agreement must be signed and acknowledged by each property owner as
required for conveyance of real estate.The agreement must be accompanied by a plat showing the
resolution of the boundary in question. The plat and agreement shall be recorded as an instrument
affecting real estate,and shall be binding upon heirs,successors and assigns.
The Board may, pursuant to rules and regulations or by ordinance, exempt from this definition of the
terms subdivision and subdivided land any division of land if it determines that such division is not within
the purposes of this definition.
PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS
TO THE WELD COUNTY CODE (WCC)
CHAPTER TO BE MODIFIED: Chapter 5
DIVISION, ARTICLE OR APPENDIX TO BE MODIFIED: Appendix 5D
RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION:
The current fee schedule does not provide a fee in cases where staff spends time assisting
applicants or constituents on novel uses or development that doesn't necessarily fit into the
established fee categories.
PROPOSED MODIFICATION(S):
APPENDIX 5-D
WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT FEES
New fee to be added as #39:
Service Provided Fee Established
39. Staff time for applicants or constituents that The hourly rate shall be calculated on a full cost
propose novel uses or development that does not fit recovery basis of the county's costs for the staff
into established fee categories where staff will positions involved in the assistance. The full cost
spend 4 or more hours of review, oversight, or recovery rate shall be determined by the Director of
assistance. Finance and Administration and shall include
salary, fringe benefits, support costs (services and
supplies), and indirect costs calculated in
accordance with the county-wide cost allocation
plan per Federal OMB-87 methodologies.
Constituents shall deposit the estimated amount of
the costs prior to assistance. The County will draw
upon it based on the standard hourly rate for each
staff providing the review, oversight, or assistance.
The applicant shall be provided copies of the
billing five days prior to the cost actually being
billed against the account and the applicant. The
applicant's sole remedy to appeal any billing shall
be to the Board of County Commissioners. The
unused portion of the submitted application fee
shall be returned to the applicant within 30 days of
completion of the development process or if
requested.
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