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IFebruary 14, 2005
COLORADO
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Glen Fritzler Case Number AmUSR-1268
Please Reply By March 14, 2005 Planner Sheri Lockman
Project A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Recreational
Facility with uses similar to those seen at Guest Farms and fairgrounds in the A
(Agricultural)Zone District
Legal Part of the NE4 Section 22, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location South of and adjacent to Hwy 256, West of and adjacent to SH 85; %3 mile east of
CR 31.
Parcel Number 1057 22 000008 & 1057 22 000009
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you
consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may
give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be
deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions
regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new
information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to
examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) May 3, 2005
ck We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
❑ See attached letter. /I p
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February 14, 2005
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COLORADO
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Glen Fritzler Case Number AmUSR-1268
Please Reply By March 14, 2005 Planner Sheri Lockman
Project A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Recreational
Facility with uses similar to those seen at Guest Farms and fairgrounds in the A
(Agricultural)Zone District
Legal Part of the NE4 Section 22, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location South of and adjacent to Hwy 256, West of and adjacent to SH 85; '/2 mile east of
CR 31.
Parcel Number 1057 22 000008 & 1057 22 000009
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you
consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may
give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be
deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions
regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new
information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to
examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) May 3, 2005
❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
IlSee attached letter.
Comments:
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Leaning Towards the Future
P.O. Box 128 • Gilcrest, Colorado 80623 • (97O) 737-2426
March 24, 2005
Sheri Lockman
Weld County Department of Planning
918 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Case Number AmUSR-1268
Dear Ms. Lockman,
At their regular meeting on March 21, 2005, the Board of Trustees reviewed the Site
Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for Glen Fritzler. Following due
discussion, the Board of Trustees determined that the subject parcel is located within the urban
growth area described in the 2003 Gilcrest Comprehensive Plan.
We currently have an Intergovernmental Agreement concerning development in our
UGA. Staff and the Mayor met with Glen Ritzier in November of last year about the possibility
of annexing the corn maze to Gilcrest. We could achieve contiguity by annexing US 85, but we
could not annex just the 30-acre corn maze site. Due to the recorded exemptions the Fritzlers
did last year, we would have to annex the entire 263 acres owned by the Fritzlers. They are
not interested in annexing to Gilcrest at this time.
As Gilcrest grows and develops to the north along US 85, the uses on this site will
impact other uses along the highway. Therefore, it would be in the best interest to consider
annexing this parcel in the near future so that the use and operation of the site complies with
Gilcrest's Municipal Code. We recommend, as a condition for approval, that the applicant sign
an agreement to annex to the Town within the next two years.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter and we appreciate any
consideration given to this concern.
Sincerely,
Linda Chosa, CMC
Town Clerk
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BRADLEY C.GRASMICK
April 4, 2005
Weld County Department of Planning
ATTN: Sheri Lockman
918 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Fritzler Amended USR 1268
Dear Ms. Lockman:
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This firm represents the Western Mutual Ditch Company. The Western Mutual Ditch
Company has concerns and wishes to provide comments regarding the proposed development for
the above described case. Primarily, the Company is concerned about the change in drainage
patterns that this development will cause and the effect it will have on its ditch. The Company
desires certain terms and conditions be implemented which would require that the historic
drainage patterns be maintained as part of the proposed development. Please advise if further
action is required on the part of the Company.
Thank you for your time and consideration and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
LIND, LAWRENCE & OTTENHOFF LLP
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Weld County Referral
February 14, 2005
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COLORADO
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Glen Fritzler Case Number AmUSR-1268
Please Reply By March 14, 2005 Planner Sheri Lockman
Project A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Recreational
Facility with uses similar to those seen at Guest Farms and fairgrounds in the A E
(Agricultural)Zone District
Legal Part of the NE4 Section 22, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location South of and adjacent to Hwy 256, West of and adjacent to SH 85; '/2 mile east of
CR 31.
Parcel Number 1057 22 000008 & 1057 22 000009
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you
consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may
give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be
deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions
regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new
information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to
examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) May 3, 2005
❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
O We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
D3 See attached letter.
Comments:
Water service can be made available pursuant to the Water Shortage
Contingency Plan adopted by the District in 2002. Water service is currently
being serviced by a 5/8" water meter.
Signature �riflin_j Date
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Agency Central Wel ounty Water District
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February 14, 2005
COLORADO
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Glen Fritzler Case Number AmUSR-1268
Please Reply By March 14, 2005 Planner Sheri Lockman
Project A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Recreational
Facility with uses similar to those seen at Guest Farms and fairgrounds in the A
(Agricultural)Zone District
Legal Part of the NE4 Section 22, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location South of and adjacent to Hwy 256, West of and adjacent to SH 85; '/2 mile east of
CR 31.
Parcel Number 1057 22 000008 & 1057 22 000009
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you
consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may
give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be
deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions
regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new
information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to
examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) May 3, 2005
❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
®' We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
❑ See attached letter.
Comments:
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Sheri Lockman
From: Hice-Idler, Gloria [Gloria.Hice-Idler@DOT.STATE.CO.US]
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 3:37 PM
To: Sheri Lockman
Subject: AmUSR-1268/Fritzler
Sheri,
I've reviewed the above proposal and have determined that a traffic impact study should be conducted. The State
Highway Access Code states that once traffic at an existing access grows by more than 20% or 100 vehicles per
day, then the access needs to be re-evaluated. Though Mr. Fritzler does not feel that much growth has occurred
in recent years, it is my position that the existing permit does not reflect the current volumes. His growth during
the first few years probably exceeded the 20%.
Also, I've been informed by our roadside advertising manager, that only two signs along US 85 are allowed. The
VMS that currently exist counts as one of those signs. Three signs currently exist. One of them must be
removed. If he has any questions, he can contact Chuck Steiner at(970) 350-2110.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Gloria Hice-Idler
Access Manager
CDOT Region 4
^ 1420 2nd Street
Greeley CO 80631
(970) 350-2148
03/07/2005
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COLORADO WELD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPT
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Glen Fritzler Case Number AmUSR-1268
Please Reply By March 14, 2005 Planner Sheri Lockman
Project A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Recreational
Facility with uses similar to those seen at Guest Farms and fairgrounds in the A
(Agricultural)Zone District
Legal Part of the NE4 Section 22, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location South of and adjacent to Hwy 256, West of and adjacent to u, 85; '/ mile east of
CR 31.
Parcel Number 1057 22 000008 & 1057 22 000009
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you
consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may
give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be
deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions
regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new
information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to
examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) May 3, 2005
❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
O We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
/4_i See attached letter.
Comments:
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Agency LJo-�R3-e�
❖Weld County Planning Dept. 4918 10'"Street,Greeley,CO. 80631 4(970)353-6100 ext.3540 4(970)304-6498 fax
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TO: Kim Ogle, Planning Manager DATE: March 2, 2005
C� FROM: Donald Carroll, Engineering Administrator to
COLORADO SUBJECT: AmUSR-1268, Glen Fritzler
The Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this proposal. This project falls primarily under the
Use by Special Review Standards, Weld County Code, Chapter 23, Article II, Division 4, Section 23. Our
comments and requirements are as follows:
COMMENTS:
The entrance to the facility is from the intersection of WCR 33 and U.S. Highway 85 with auxiliary lanes. The
entrance appears to be parallel to U.S. Highway 85. As indicated in the U.S. Highway 85 Control Plan, the
intersection is scheduled to be closed. This is a mid-term improvement to the U.S. Highway 85 System. At that
time, access would be from WCR 33, south of State Highway 256 to the Guest Farms and Fairgrounds.
..EQUIREMENTS:
Access: The applicant has indicated that there will be an entrance and exist through the proposed site. The
applicant shall widen the access road to 24 feet to accommodate two-way traffic in both directions.
Parking: I recommend the applicant build a parking lot on the south side of the large irrigation ditch. The
existing crossing is narrow with no turning radiuses, and it is unsafe for school busses or larger vehicles.
There is parking on the north side of the irrigation ditch for all other vehicles.
Circulation: The approach and the main east/west road shall have additional gravel palled to accommodate
school buses and other vehicles utilizing the facility. The north/south road has already been upgraded with
additional gravel, but it is only one lane and should be used as a one-way out only.
The entrance and exit road connects with State Highways. The Department of Transportation has jurisdiction
over any access from the State Highway System. Please contact Gloria Hess-Idler, CDOT, to verify the
access from the State Highway System.
Water Drainage: The proposed facility is agricultural-related; all fields and the parking area drain into existing
holding ponds or irrigation ditches. I have no conflict with the storm water drainage on this site.
pc: USR-1268
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Weld County Referral
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February 14, 2005
COLORADO
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Glen Fritzler Case Number AmUSR-1268
Please Reply By March 14, 2005 Planner Sheri Lockman
Project A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Recreational
Facility with uses similar to those seen at Guest Farms and fairgrounds in the A
(Agricultural)Zone District
Legal Part of the NE4 Section 22, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location South of and adjacent to Hwy 256, West of and adjacent to SH 85; 1/2 mile east of
CR 31.
Parcel Number 1057 22 000008 & 1057 22 000009
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you
consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may
give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be
deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions
regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new
information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to
examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) May 3, 2005
U We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
❑/We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
Comments:
Signature 5V(/
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Weld County Administrative Offices
918 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us
Phone (970) 353-6100, Ext. 3540
Fax (970) 304-6498
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COLORADO
March 10, 2005
Glen Fritzler
AmUSR-1268
A Site Specific Development Plan and special Review permit for a Recreational Facility with uses similar to those
seen at Guest Farms and fairgrounds in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
1. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the construction of any new building or placement of any structure
except for those that are portable and removed from the property within 180 days after each event. The giant
inflatable requires a building permit(Sec. 3103, International Building Code)and is required to meet the requirements
of the current Fire Code.
2. A plan review is required for each building for which a building permit is required. Plans shall include a floor plan.
-7-vo complete sets of plans are required when applying for each permit. New construction such as the barn will
.luire an engineered foundation based on a site-specific geotechnical report or an open hole inspection performed
by a Colorado registered engineer. Plans for the barn shall bear the wet stamp on an engineer or architect licensed
by the State of Colorado. Engineered foundations shall be designed by a Colorado registered engineer. Provide
plans to LaSalle Fire Protection District for their review and approval.
3. Buildings shall conform to the requirements of the various codes adopted at the time of permit application.
Currently the following has been adopted by Weld County: 2003 International Building Code; 2003 International
Mechanical Code; 2003 International Plumbing Code; 2003 International Fuel Gas Code; and the 2002 National
Electrical Code and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code. Prior to each event the electrical shall be installed and
inspected to Article 525 of the 2002 National Electric Code for portable wiring and equipment for carnivals, fairs and
similar events.
4. The Barn will probably be classified type A (Assembly) use. An automatic fire sprinkler system may be required.
The building shall be accessible to persons with disabilities. Fire resistance of walls and openings, construction
requirements, maximum building height and allowable areas will be reviewed at the plan review. Setback and offset
distances shall be determined by the Zoning Ordinance.
5. Building height shall be measured in accordance with the 2003 International Building Code for the purpose of
determining the maximum building size and height for various uses and types of construction and to determine
compliance with the Bulk Requirements from Chapter 27 of the Weld County Code. Building height shall be
measured in accordance with Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code in order to determine compliance with offset and
setback requirements. Offset and setback requirements are measured to the farthest projection from the building.
please contact me for any further information regarding this project.
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Service,Teamwork, Integrity,Quality
Department of Labor and Employment
Oil and Public Safety
7 CCR 1101-12
CARNIVALS AND AMUSEMENT PARKS
1.0 General
1.1 Statutory authority.
C.R.S. 8-20-101 and 8-20-104
1.2 Purpose.
This regulation is promulgated to establish reasonable standards for the construction, repair and
maintenance of amusement rides and devices located at carnivals and amusement parks in the interest
and safety of the general public, to establish financial standards for the operation of carnivals and
amusement parks and to provide for a registration process for carnivals and amusement parks.
1.3 Scope.
These rules and regulations shall apply to the construction, repair and maintenance of amusement rides
and devices located at carnivals and amusement parks operating within the State of Colorado.
1.4 Definitions.
Amusement Park: shall mean, and include, a location for supporting a permanent amusement rides or
devices or a permanent aggregation of amusement rides or devices.
Amusement Ride or Device: shall mean any mechanized device or combination of devices which carries
or conveys passengers along, around or over a fixed or restricted course for the purpose of giving its
passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills or excitement. "Amusement ride" includes the business of
operating bungee jumping services or providing services to facilitate bungee jumping, but does not
include slides, playground equipment, mechanical horse or bull rides, coin-operated or self-operated
devices.
Certificate of Inspection: The documentation of the annual amusement ride inspection conducted by an
inspector.
Class A amusement ride: an amusement ride with a fixed location and designed primarily for use by
children 12 years of age or younger.
Class B amusement ride: Any amusement ride not defined as a Class A amusement ride.
ASTM Standards:
Standard Practice for Design And Manufacture of Amusement Rides or Devices
Designation: F 1159-02
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
Standard Practice for Maintenance Procedures for Amusement Rides and Devices
Designation: F 853-98
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
Standard Practice for the Dynamic Characteristics of Amusement Rides and Devices
Designation: F 2137-01
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
Standard Specification for Physical Information to be Provided for Amusement Rides and Devices
Designation: F 698-94 (Reapproved 2000)
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
Standard Guide for Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices
Designation: F 893-87 (Reapproved 2000)
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
Standard Practice for Operation Procedures for Amusement Rides and Devices
Designation: F 770-93 (Reapproved 2000)
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
Standard Guide for Classification of Amusement Ride and Device Related Injuries and Illnesses
Designation: F 1305-94 (Reapproved 2002)
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
Standard Guide for Testing Performance of Amusement Rides and Devices
Designation: F 846-92 (reapproved 1998)
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
This rule does not include later amendments to or editions of the incorporated material.
Carnival: shall mean the temporary location for supporting a mobile amusement ride or device or an
aggregation of mobile amusement rides or devices.
Director: shall mean the director of the Division of Oil and Public Safety or his designee.
Division: shall mean the Division of Oil and Public Safety of the Department of Labor and Employment.
Injury: shall mean an injury that results in death or requires medical treatment (other than first aid)
administered by a physician or by registered professional personnel under the standing orders of a
physician. Medical treatment does not include first aid treatment for one time treatment and subsequent
observation of minor scratches, cuts, burns, splinters, and any other minor injuries that do not ordinarily
require medical care even though treatment is provided by a physician or by registered professional
personnel.
Inspector: A person qualified by training, education, or experience to conduct safety inspections of
amusement rides or devices on behalf of an insurance company and in accordance with the ASTM
standards, the manufacturer's standards and criteria, or standards established by the insurance
company.
Inspection: A procedure to be conducted by an inspector to determine whether an amusement ride or
device is being constructed, assembled, maintained, tested, operated, and inspected in accordance with
the ASTM standards, the manufacturer's, or insurer's standards, whichever is the most stringent, and that
determines the current operational safety of the ride or device.
Operator: shall mean a person or the agent of a person, corporation or company who owns or controls or
has the duty to control the operation of an amusement park or carnival or the carnival-amusement rides
and devices used thereon.
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Registration: shall mean the filing of a properly completed application with the Division and approval of
the application by the Director.
Ride Operator: shall mean the person that has control of the carnival-amusement ride or device at all
times that it is being operated for the public's use.
1.5 Exemptions.
The following rides and devices are exempt from the provisions of these rules and regulations:
.1 Model horse and model rocket rides, mechanical horse or bull rides, coin activated or
self-operated devices.
.2 Non-mechanized playground equipment including but not limited to swings, seesaws, stationary
spring mounted animal features, rider propelled merry-go-rounds, climbers, slides, trampolines,
swinging gates and physical fitness devices.
.3 Pony rides where the animal is under control of the person with an attached lead line or where
the animal is within a fixed or restricted route or course in full view of the operator at all times.
.4 Any device or ride otherwise covered by these rules but regulated by any other state agency.
.5 Any carnival or amusement park who notifies the Director of the Division of Oil and Public Safety
in writing that is inspected and licensed or issued a permit by a home rule municipality for
operation within that jurisdiction shall be exempt from the requirements of this subsection.
2.0 Standards.
Carnivals and amusement parks may not operate within the State of Colorado unless the owner/operator
has registered with the Division of Oil and Public Safety and has satisfied and is continuing to satisfy the
following standards.
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2.1 Financial standards.
Any person who operates an amusement ride must have currently in force an insurance policy written by
an insurance company authorized to do business in this state or by a surplus lines insurer, in an amount
of not less than $100,000 per occurrence with a $300,000 annual aggregate for Class A amusement rides
and an amount of not less than $1 million per occurrence for Class B amusement rides insuring the owner
or operator against liability for injury to persons arising out of the use of the amusement ride.
2.2 Safety and health standards.
Amusement rides shall be constructed, maintained and repaired subject to the following standards:
.1 Carnivals and amusement parks or any part thereof shall be constructed, maintained and
repaired in accordance with the ASTM standards, the manufacturer's standards, or insurer's
standards, whichever is the most stringent, in order to provides for an operation free from
recognized safety hazards likely to cause death or serious bodily harm.
.2 Amusement rides shall be constructed, maintained and repaired in accord with all otherwise
applicable federal, state and local safety, fire, health or building codes or standards.
.3 An annual inspection must be conducted on each amusement ride and shall include a method to
test the stress and wear related damage of critical parts of a ride that the manufacturer of the
amusement ride determines are reasonably subject to failure as the result of stress and wear and
could cause injury to a member of the general public as a result of a failure. The inspection shall
also include a review of the owner/operator's daily inspection records and inspection and
maintenance program in accordance with ASTM Standards or the manufacturer's
guidelines/inspection criteria. The inspection shall be conducted with the amusement ride or
device in an operable state and include an evaluation of the device for a minimum of one
complete operating cycle.
.4 A separate certificate of inspection shall be completed and signed by the inspector for each
amusement ride or device and shall be submitted with the operator's application for registration.
.5 The inspection certificate shall not be submitted to the Division of Oil and Public Safety until all
discrepancies have been resolved and all necessary repair(s)or replacement(s) required for the
amusement ride the standards of 2.2.1 have been made.
.6 If the amusement ride or device does not meet the standards of 2.2.1, the amusement ride shall
not be operated until all necessary repair(s) and/or replacement(s) have been made and the ride
re-inspected and a certificate of inspection/re-inspection has been issued.
.7 In addition to the annual inspection required under this section, the owner/operator who operates
a mobile amusement ride must perform and record daily inspections of the mobile amusement
ride including safety restraints on each mobile amusement ride.
.8 Records of the daily inspections must be available for inspection at the location at which the
amusement ride is operated, and the records must be maintained with the amusement ride for a
period of one year.
.9 The daily inspection record must include an inspection of the following:
(i)safety belts, bars, locks and other passenger restraints;
(ii)all automatic and manual safety devices;
(iii)signal systems, brakes and control devices;
(iv)safety pins and keys;
(v)fencing, guards, barricades, stairways and ramps;
(vi) ride structure and moving parts;
(vii)tightness of bolts and nuts;
(viii) blocking, support braces and jackstands;
(ix) electrical equipment;
(x) lubrication as per manufacturer's instructions;
(xi) hydraulic and/or pneumatic equipment;
(xii) check communication equipment necessary for operation (if applicable);
(xiii) prior to opening, operate ride through one complete cycle of proper functioning; and
(xiv) any other component that is included in the manufacturer's specific ride maintenance and
safety checks or ASTM standards, or that the operator or person performing the daily inspection
deems necessary for inspection.
3.0 Registration.
No carnival or amusement park shall operate an amusement ride or device within the State of Colorado
without first becoming registered as provided herein. Each operator of a carnival or amusement park
must register prior to operation within the State of Colorado by filing an application with the Division of Oil
and Public Safety.
No person shall allow the construction, assembly, or operation of any amusement ride on property owned
or leased by such person until the operator of the amusement ride has first registered with the Division of
Oil and Public Safety.
The application shall be on the form prescribed by the director and shall include at a minimum the
following registration requirements.
3.1 Fee
A registration fee in the amount of$100.00
3.2 Registration Requirements
.1 The name and address of the operator.
.2 The trade name of the manufacturer, and the serial number of all rides and devices.
.3 A report of any injury occurring in any state caused by an amusement ride which results in death
or requires medical treatment. An injury is caused by the ride if the injury occurs on the ride or is
in any way associated with the ride.
.4 A list of the dates and locations of operation of the carnival or amusement park within the state,
including the dates at each location.
.5 The name of all liability insurance carriers and the insurance policy numbers.
.6 An original amusement ride certificate of inspection for each amusement ride showing the name,
serial number, manufacturer of the ride, the inspector's name, the owner/operator, and other
information as required by 2.2.4 of these rules.
.7 Any other information reasonably related to the standards set forth above in section 2.0.
.8 A certificate of a liability insurance for the registration period in an amount of not less than
$100,000 per occurrence with a $300,000 annual aggregate for Class A amusement rides and an
amount of not less than $1 million per occurrence for Class B amusement rides insuring the
owner or operator against liability for injury to persons arising out of the use of the amusement
ride. The operator shall cause the operator's insurance carrier to submit directly to the division the
certificate of insurance stating that the operator has complied with the insurance section of this
regulation.
3.3 Upon receipt of an application, the director shall review the application, and upon determining that
the provisions of these rules have been met, shall approve the application and register the
carnival or amusement park.
3.4 If, upon review of the application, the director determines that the provisions of this section 3 have
not been met, the director shall reject the application until such time as the requirements of these
rules are met.
3.5 Bungee Jumping:
.1 A system review (structures, cords, harnesses, attachment components, etc.)that includes
evaluation and inspection by a Colorado Registered Mechanical Engineer, with his certification
/stamp that the system design is adequate for the intended application, shall be provided to the
Public Safety Section.
.2 All elements of the American Society for Testing and Materials - Standards on Amusement Rides
and Devices (Fourth Edition -August 1992), excluding the subsequent addenda incorporated by
the code forward, and the North American Bungee Association (NABA) Guidelines- 1992,
excluding the subsequent addenda, are to be conformed to as a minimum standard.
Documentation of this conformity shall be provided to the Public Safety Section.
.3 Where the facility incorporates a crane structure for hoisting customers and/or staff members, the
mechanism must conform to national standards. These standards include both the Occupation
Safety and Health Administration Standards (OSHA)- 1926.550 -April.18, 1989, excluding the
subsequent addenda incorporated by the code forward, and the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME) B30. 5 - 1989 including addenda A-1990 and addenda B-1991, excluding the
subsequent addenda incorporated by the code forward. Documentation of this conformity shall be
provided to the Public Safety Section.
.4 Where the facility incorporates a hot air balloon for elevation purposes, copies of the current, valid
Standard Airworthiness Certificate and Special Airworthiness Certificate issued by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA), and records showing that all maintenance and alterations have
been performed in accordance with Parts 21, 43, and 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations
excluding the subsequent addenda, shall be provided to the Public Safety Section.
4.0 Records.
Every carnival or amusement park operator shall maintain detailed records relating to the construction,
repair and maintenance of its operation including safety, inspection and ride operator training activities.
Such records shall be made available to the director or his agent and inspectors, at reasonable times,
including during an inspection upon the inspector's request.
5.0 Enforcement.
5.1 The director may inspect the premises and operation of the carnival or amusement park to
insure that the financial and safety standards in this regulation have been met.
5.2 If the director determines that a carnival or amusement park or any part thereof fails to
meet the standards set forth in section 2.1 or 2.2, or that a carnival or amusement park, or
any part thereof is being repaired, constructed, maintained or operated in violation of any
other section of this regulation, the director shall give notice of the violation of these
regulations to the operator and in any order such changes that are necessary to render
such carnival or amusement park in compliance with the standards set forth in Sections
2.1 or 2.2 or with the other provisions of this regulation.
5.3 Violations of these regulations by any operator of a carnival or amusement park, or any
part thereof, shall be enforced, after notice is given pursuant to section 5.2 above, in
accordance with C.R.S. 8-20-104 by the director.
6.0 Effective date.
This regulation shall be effective October 1, 2004.
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: SHERI LOCKMAN, PLANNING SERVICES
FROM: CHARLOTTE DAVIS, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Cp
SUBJECT:AMUSR-1268
DATE: 03/15/2005
COLORADO CC:
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Recreational Facility
with uses similar to these seen a Guest Farms and Fairgrounds. We have no
objections to the proposal, however, we do recommend that the following conditions be
part of any approval:
We recommend that the following requirements be met prior to allowing the plat to be
recorded:
1. The applicant shall provide written evidence to the Weld County Department of
Public Health and Environment that the applicant has contacted the Colorado
Department of Agriculture (CDA), Division of Animal Industry. This contact shall
determine if a license under the Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA), as
defined under C.R.S. 35-80-101 through 117. C.R.S. is required, or provide
evidence that the applicant is not subject to the PACFA requirements.
2. The applicant shall submit a waste handling plan, for approval, to the
Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public
Health & Environment. The plan shall include at a minimum, the following:
1) A list of wastes which are expected to be generated on site (this should
include expected volumes and types of waste generated).
2) A list of the type and volume of chemicals expected to be stored on site.
3) The waste handler and facility where the waste will be disposed (including
the facility name, address, and phone number).
We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as
conditions that must be met prior to issuance of building permits:
3. A stormwater discharge permit may be required for a
development/redevelopment/construction site where a contiguous or non-
contiguous land disturbance is greater than or equal to one acre in area. The
applicant shall inquire with the Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) of the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at
www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/PermitsUnit if they are required to obtain a
stormwater discharge permit. Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence
from WQCD that they are not subject to these requirements.
We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as
conditions that must be met prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy:
1. An individual sewage disposal system is required for the proposed
barn/concession stand with kitchen and shall be installed according to the Weld
County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations.
2. The septic system is required to be designed by a Colorado Registered
Professional Engineer according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal
Regulations.
We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as
development standards:
1. The applicant shall remove, handle, and stockpile manure from the livestock area
in a manner that will prevent nuisance conditions. The manure piles shall not be
allowed to exist or deteriorate to a condition that facilitates excessive odors, flies,
insect pests, or pollutant .
2. Animal and feed wastes, bedding, debris and other organic wastes shall be
disposed of so that vermin infestation, odors, disease hazards, and nuisances
are minimized.
3. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and
Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended) shall be stored and removed for
final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater
contamination.
4. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not
meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid
waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.,
as amended.
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5. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls
fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential
nuisance conditions.
6. The applicant shall operate in accordance with the approved "waste handling
plan".
7. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site.
The facility shall be operated in accordance with the approved dust abatement
plan at all times.
8. There shall be no open burning conducted on the site, with exception to burning
defined as "agricultural open burning" as defined by Regulation No. 9 of the
Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Regulations,
9. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Commercial Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S., as amended.
10.Adequate handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and
patrons of the facility. The facility shall utilize portable toilets and self-contained
hand washing units for up to 6 months.
11.Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the
Weld County Code, pertaining to Individual Sewage Disposal Systems.
12.The facility shall utilize the existing public water supply. (Central Weld County
Water District)
13.If applicable, the applicant shall obtain a stormwater discharge permit from the
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Water Quality Control
Division.
14.When applicable, the applicant shall comply with Colorado Retail Food
Establishment Rules and Regulations governing the regulation of food service
establishments.
15.If applicable, the applicant shall comply with the Colorado Department of
Agriculture (CDA), Division of Animal Industry.
16.The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State
and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
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