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CODE ORDINANCE 2001-1
IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 19
COORDINATED PLANNING AGREEMENTS; CHAPTER 23 ZONING; CHAPTER 24
SUBDIVISIONS; CHAPTER 26 MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT; AND CHAPTER 27 PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
WELD, STATE OF COLORADO:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, State of Colorado,
pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the
authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, on December 28, 2000, adopted Weld
County Code Ordinance 2000-1, enacting a comprehensive Code for the County of Weld,
including the codification of all previously adopted ordinances of a general and permanent
nature enacted on or before said date of adoption, and
WHEREAS, the Weld County Code is in need of revision and clarification with regard to
procedures, terms, and requirements therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County
of Weld, State of Colorado, that certain existing Chapters of the Weld County Code be, and
hereby are, repealed and re-enacted, with amendments, and the various Chapters are revised
to read as listed below.
CHAPTER 19
COORDINATED PLANNING AGREEMENTS
Replace Exhibit 19-C to reflect Urban Growth Boundary areas consistent with the adoption date
of this Ordinance.
CHAPTER 22
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Add 22-2-55. Cluster PUD. A division of land creating single family residential parcels less
than thirty-five (35) acres each pursuant to the Cluster PUD process. A minimum of two-thirds
of the total area of the tract shall be reserved for contiguous land preservation. The density of
a Cluster PUD shall not exceed two (2) residential units for each thirty-five (35) acres. The
Cluster PUD option requires the preservation of land for agricultural purposes, view corridors, or
wildlife habitat or critical areas. This preserved land shall not be developed for at least forty
(40) years from the date the final plan is approved.
2001-0728
CHAPTER 23
ZONING
Add and amend definitions in 23-1-90:
Add AGRICULTURAL EXEMPT BUILDING: BUILDINGS or STRUCTURES in the
A (Agricultural) Zone District designed and constructed to house farm implements, hay,
grain, poultry, LIVESTOCK, or other horticultural products. This structure shall not be a
place of human habitation or a place of employment where agricultural products are
processed, treated, or packaged, nor shall it be a place used by the public.
Add BUILDING ENVELOPE: The two-dimensional space within which a structure(s) is
permitted to be built on a lot.
Add CLUSTER: A residential development technique that concentrates individual lots
on part of the site to allow the remaining land to be used for recreation, common open
space, and the preservation of environmentally-sensitive features such as wildlife
habitat, riparian zones and agricultural lands. If a CLUSTER development is proposed
on agricultural lands, the land shall be currently used or capable of being used for
agricultural production such as farming and ranching operations for the next forty (40)
years. The intent of the A (Agricultural) Zone District as outlined in Chapters 22, 23, 24,
and 27 of the Code, including the Right to Farm Covenant, shall be met. A CLUSTER
development may be used in URBAN and NON-URBAN AREAS.
Add CONSERVATION EASEMENT: The grant of a property right stipulating that the
described land will remain in its natural state and preclude future or additional
development. The easement removes the development rights to the land, but the
landowner still holds the title to the property, the right to restrict public access, and the
right to sell, give, or transfer ownership of the property.
Add DOUBLE FRONTAGE: A lot that fronts upon two parallel streets, or a lot that fronts
upon two streets that do not intersect at the boundaries of the lot. A DOUBLE
FRONTAGE LOT is often referred to as a Through Lot, as illustrated below.
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horses, swine, sheep, goats, poultry and rabbits.
Note: With this definition change, revision to the three tables under
definition of Animal Units is necessary, as follows.
Table 23.1A
Animal Units in the A(Agricultural) Zone District
Number of
Animals Maximum
Equivalent Number
Animal Unit to one Per
Equivalents Animal Unit Acre
Cattle 1 1 4
Bison 1 1 4
Mule 1 1 4
Ostrich 1 1 4
Elk 1 1 4
Horse 1 1 4
Swine .2 5 20
Sheep .1 10 40
Llama
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Goat .1 10 40
Alpaca .075 13 52
Poultry .02 50 200
Rabbit .02 50 200
Table 23-1B
Animal Units in the E (Estate) Zone District
Number of
Animals Maximum
Equivalent Number
Animal Unit to one Per
Equivalents Animal Unit Acre
Cattle 1 1 1
Horse 1 1 1
Swine 1 1 1
Mule 1 1 1
Burro 1 1 1
Sheep .5 2 2
Goat .5 2 2
Llama
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Alpaca .075 13 13
Poultry .04 25 25
Rabbit .04 25 25
Table 23-1C
Animal Units in the R-1 (Low-Density Residential)
Zone District
Number of
Animals Maximum
Equivalent Number
Animal Unit to one Per
Equivalents Animal Unit Acre
Cattle 1 1 2
Horse 1 1 2
Swine
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Sheep .5 2 2
Goat .5 2 2
Poultry .04 25 25
Rabbit .04 25 25
Add sentence to MOBILE HOME: A MOBILE HOME shall not be used as an
AGRICULTURALLY EXEMPT BUILDING or as a TEMPORARY STRUCTURE for
storage.
Add MOBILE HOME: (This definition applies only to MOBILE HOMES when used in the
administration of a Flood Hazard Overlay District Development Permit or the Flood
Hazard Overlay District.) A MOBILE HOME shall be required to have a permanent
engineered foundation and be used as an Accessory to the Farm. The elevation of any
interior grade of a crawl space or the top of the floor in any basement, walk-out, etc.
must be one (1) foot above the Base Flood Elevation.
Add MOBILE HOME PAD: (This definition applies only to MOBILE HOME PADS when
used in the administration of a Flood Hazard Overlay District Development Permit or the
Flood Hazard Overlay District.) A MOBILE PAD is not allowed.
Add PRINCIPALLY EMPLOYED or PRINCIPALLY ENGAGED: This definition applies to
an employee who is PRINCIPALLY EMPLOYED at or PRINCIPALLY ENGAGED in the
employment activities occurring on the subject property. This subject property shall be
under review for a Zoning Permit for a Mobile Home to be used as a TEMPORARY
ACCESSORY Farm use, or for activities and USES as a Use by Special Review. The
USE of the MOBILE HOME shall be substantiated by verification of employment
necessary to the operation of the site where the MOBILE HOME is located. Such
verification shall consist of tax records, employment agreements, or other
documentation as determined suitable by the Department of Planning Services. Such
verification shall substantiate the need for the employee and on-site living quarters to
the operation of the Agricultural Land USE.
Amend NON-URBAN SCALE DEVELOPMENT: Developments comprised of eight (8)
or fewer residential lots, located in a non-urban area as defined in Chapter 22 of this
Code and current Intergovernmental Agreements, not ADJACENT to other PUDs,
subdivisions, municipal boundaries or urban growth corridors. NON-URBAN SCALE
DEVELOPMENT shall also include land used or capable of being used for agricultural
production and including developments which combine clustered residential uses and
agricultural uses in a manner that the agricultural lands are suitable for framing and
ranching operations for the next forty (40) years. NON-URBAN SCALE
DEVELOPMENT on PUBLIC WATER and septic systems shall have a minimum lot size
of one (1) acre and an overall density of two and one-half (21) acres per septic system.
NON-URBAN SCALE DEVELOPMENT proposing individual, private wells and septic
systems shall have a minimum lot size of two and one-half (2'/z) acres per lot. A NON-
URBAN SCALE PUD preserving a minimum 80-acre agricultural out-lot may be located
adjacent to other NON-URBAN SCALE PUD's which also preserve a minimum 80-acre
agricultural out-lot.
Amend RECREATIONAL VEHICLE: A transportation STRUCTURE or self-propelled
vehicle with or without flexible, removable or collapsible walls and partitions designed to
be used as a dwelling for travel, recreation or vacation USES. The term
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE shall include: motor home, camper bus and travel trailer,
but shall not include pickup trucks with camper shells that do not extend above the cab
of the truck. For the purpose of this Code, a RECREATIONAL VEHICLE shall be
subject to all requirements and restrictions for MOBILE HOMES as provided in this
Chapter when its placement is intended for non-transient residency. A
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE shall not be used for TEMPORARY Storage, TEMPORARY
ACCESSORY Farm USE, TEMPORARY ACCESSORY USE During a Medical
Hardship, TEMPORARY ACCESSORY USE as an OFFICE, or as a Principal
DWELLING UNIT.
Add REVERSE FRONTAGE: A through lot that is not accessible from one of the
parallel or nonintersecting streets upon which it fronts.
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Amend SCREENED: Add as the last sentence -A SCREENING plan shall be submitted
and approved by the Department of Planning Services.
Amend SETBACK: Add as the last sentence - Road classifications and applicable
right-of-way requirements are found in Article VII, Chapter 24 of this Code.
Add SIGN: A SIGN is any object, device, display, or structure, or part thereof, situated
outdoors or indoors, and is used to advertise, identify, display, direct, or attract attention
to an object, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, event, or
location by any means. A SIGN is any writing (including any combination of a letter,
word or number), pictorial representation (including illustration, figures, design, colors,
symbols or declaration), product, form (including shapes resembling any human, animal
or product design that conveys a recognizable meaning, identity or distinction) or any
part thereof or is written, painted, projected upon, illuminated, printed, designed into,
constructed or otherwise placed on or near a building, board, plate or upon any material
object or device whatsoever, which by reason of its form, location, manner of display,
color, working, stereotyped design or otherwise attracts or is designed to attract
attention to the subject or to the premises upon which it is situated, or is used as a
means of identification, advertisement or announcement.
Add SIGN, FLUSH WALL: A FLUSH WALL SIGN is any sign attached to, painted on,
or erected against the wall of a building in such a manner that the sign face is parallel to
the plane of the wall and is wholly supported by the wall. Banners, canvas or any other
similar material may be used for this type of sign only if the material is securely attached
directly to the building fascia or to a rigid sign structure in a manner which prevents the
material from flapping, waving or otherwise moving.
Amend STRUCTURE: Anything that is built, constructed or erected, an edifice or
building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined
together in some definite manner, poles, lines, cables or distribution facilities of public
utilities. Semi-trailers as defined in Section 42-1-102(70), C.R.S., situated as
TEMPORARY or permanent storage units, not safe or not operable or illegal to be used
on public road rights-of-way, which are not licensed, shall be considered STRUCTURES
in accordance with this definition, 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.
Add SUPEREVELATION: The raised portion of highway above the normal cross slope
to prevent a vehicle from sliding outward, or counteracting all the centrifugal force of a
vehicle traveling at an assumed speed.
Add TRAINING FACILITY: A facility in which domestic animals or LIVESTOCK not
owned by the property owner are trained.
Add TRAVEL WAY: That portion of the roadway for movement of vehicles, exclusive of
shoulders and auxiliary lanes.
Amend URBAN SCALE DEVELOPMENT: DEVELOPMENTS exceeding eight (8) lots
and/or located in close proximity to existing PUD's, subdivisions, municipal boundaries
or urban growth corridors and boundaries. All URBAN SCALE DEVELOPMENTS shall
pave the internal road systems of the DEVELOPMENTS. URBAN SCALE
DEVELOPMENT requires support services such as central water and sewer systems,
road networks, park and recreation facilities and programs, and storm drainage
Amend 23-2-20.B.6.b and 23-2-210.B.6.b - Add "or Intergovernmental Agreement" to the end of
the sentence.
Amend 23-2-20.6.7. Prepare staff comments for use by the Planning Commission addressing
all aspects of the application, its conformance with Chapter 22 of this Code, and the
Comprehensive Plan or MASTER PLAN of affected municipalities, Intergovernmental
Agreements, sound land USE planning practices, comments received from agencies to which
the proposal was referred and standards contained in this Chapter.
Add 23-2-40.D. The Board shall participate in the formation of an Intergovernmental Urban
Growth Boundary Agreement with all willing municipalities.
Amend 23-2-130.C.3. Find that the proposed amendment will be consistent with the future
goals and needs of the COUNTY as set out in Chapter 22, Intergovernmental Agreement of the
affected municipality, and any other applicable code provision or ordinance in effect.
Amend 23-2-160.U. A statement explaining that the USE is compatible with the existing or
future development of the surrounding areas as permitted by the existing zoning and with the
future development of the area as projected by the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plan of
affected municipalities and any Intergovernmental Agreement. Such USE shall adhere to the
following operation standards, to the extent that they are affected by location, layout and design
prior to construction and operation. Once operational, the operation shall conform to the
standards listed below:
Add second sentence to 23-2-160.W.1. The plat shall bear original signatures and seals in
permanent black ink.
Delete 23-2-160.W.2 and 23-2-160.W.3 entirely.
Add 23-2-160.W.6.c. Easement Certificate example: This certificate shall be used when any
easement crosses any of the proposed lots of the Site Plan Review. The plat shall also identify
the benefitted lot and purpose of the easement.
I (we) do hereby dedicate, for the benefit of the property(ies) shown or
described hereon, easements for the purposes shown or described hereon.
Signature Signature
Add 23-2-200.G. Any decrease in the land mass occupied by a Use by Special Review shall
qualify the landowner to be able to request a partial vacation of the Use by Special Review from
the Board of County Commissioners, permitting the following:
1. The subject property under consideration for a partial vacation of the Use by Special
Review has received permission to release the property from the permit from applicable
Weld County and State agencies. An example would be the release of a portion of a
gravel mining operation from the Division of the Army Corps of Engineers at the
completion of the reclamation activities on the subject property. Evidence of such
release shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services with the request to
vacate such portion of the property.
2. This process does not create separate parcels.
3. To obtain a partial vacation of the Use by Special Review permit, the applicant shall:
a. Submit a letter to the Department of Planning Services requesting the partial
vacation.
b. Submit a revised map to the Department of Planning Services illustrating the
vacated portion of the property and the existing permit.
4. Upon determination of compliance with the original Use by Special Review permit and all
applicable applications, the Zoning Ordinance and the Building Code by the Department
of Planning Services the applicant shall be granted a partial vacation of the Use by
Special Review permit.
5. Once approved, the applicant must submit a plat conforming to Section 24.7.4 of the
Code. This plat shall illustrate the vacated portions of the property/operation. The plat
shall contain two vicinity maps. The first shall illustrate the use boundary prior to the
partial vacation. The second shall illustrate the use boundary after the partial vacation.
Add 23-2-260.A.8, 23-2-370.D.2.k, 23-4-260.G.12, 23-2-50.6.14, and 23-2-160.Z. The
applicant shall submit to the Department of Planning Services a copy of an agreement with the
owner of any ditch located on or adjacent to the site, OR shall provide written evidence that an
adequate attempt has been made to mitigate the concerns of the ditch owners. The agreement
shall stipulate that ditch activities have adequately been incorporated into the design of the site.
Add 23-2-260.A.12, 23-2-370.D.2.j, 23-4-260.G.11, 23-2-50.6.13, and 23-2-160.Y. The
applicant shall submit to the Department of Planning Services a copy of an agreement with the
mineral owners associated with the subject property. Such agreement shall stipulate that the oil
and gas activities on the subject property have been adequately incorporated into the design of
the site, OR shall provide written evidence that an adequate attempt has been made to mitigate
the concerns of the mineral owners on the subject property.
Add 23-2-260.B.12, 23-2-50.6.12, and 23-2-160.X. The applicant shall provide the Department
of Planning Services with a certificate from the County Treasurer showing no delinquent taxes
for the parcel area.
Amend 23-2-470.F.2. Maintain the elevation and floodproofing certifications required in Section
29-2 of this Code.
Amend 23-2-730.G. An Improvement Agreement According to Policy Regarding Collateral for
Improvements. This form is provided by the Department of Planning Services and shall adhere
to the procedure as outlined in Section 2-3-30 of this Code. The applicant must complete this
form to show the improvements that the applicant is required to construct and the type of
collateral which will guarantee installation of improvements. . .
Add 23-2-940. General Requirement for Collateral - The policy on Collateral as outlined in
Section 2-3-30 of this Code shall be followed.
Amend 23-3-20.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 and
where the vehicular traffic generated by the boarding activity is less than sixty (60) trips per day
to and from the property.
Add 23-3-30.K. TEMPORARY Accessory STRUCTURE. More than One (1) TEMPORARY
Accessory STRUCTURE in the A (Agricultural) District may be permitted for the purpose of
storing agricultural goods inside the unit. A MOBILE HOME may not be used as a
TEMPORARY Accessory STRUCTURE. A TEMPORARY Accessory STRUCTURE may be
permitted upon a determination by the Board of County Commissioners that:
1. Electricity is the only utility which will be connected to the TEMPORARY Accessory
STRUCTURE.
2. The TEMPORARY Accessory STRUCTURE will not be used on any basis as a
DWELLING or as overnight or TEMPORARY housing for any person.
3. The applicant has demonstrated that no reasonable alternative exists to using the
TEMPORARY Accessory STRUCTURE for agricultural purposes.
4. The property upon which the TEMPORARY Accessory STRUCTURE is to be located
must not be in a platted subdivision.
5. The property upon which the TEMPORARY Accessory STRUCTURE is to be located
must be on a LEGAL LOT.
6. The property owner must substantiate in writing the TEMPORARY Accessory
STRUCTURE is necessary to the agricultural operation of the property.
7. The applicant shall not remove any structural component of the TEMPORARY
Accessory STRUCTURE making it unmoveable.
8. At such time that a TEMPORARY Accessory STRUCTURE is determined to be in a
state of deterioration or disrepair by the Department of Planning Services, the property
owner will be required to either repair the TEMPORARY Accessory STRUCTURE or
remove it from the property.
9. All TEMPORARY Accessory STRUCTURES shall be removed from the property upon
cessation of the USE of the TEMPORARY Accessory STRUCTURES.
10. The TEMPORARY Accessory STRUCTURE may not be used in any manner to display
a SIGN.
11. A zoning permit for a TEMPORARY Accessory STRUCTURE shall be for a period of
twelve (12) months, and is renewable only by grant of the Board of County
Commissioners.
12. A zoning permit for more than one (1) TEMPORARY Accessory STRUCTURE in the A
(Agricultural) District may be issued by the Department of Planning Services upon the
determination that the criteria of Section 23-3-30 of this Code are met. If the applicant
(s) is not able to meet the criteria stated in section 23-3-30 the Board of County
Commissioners shall review the application for compliance with the criteria set out in
Section 23-3-30 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 that ten (10) days before the scheduled meeting. Such notice is not
required by Colorado state statue 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
TEMPORARY Accessory 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. The Board of
County Commissioners shall consider any testimony of surrounding property owners
concerning the effects of the TEMPORARY Accessory STRUCTURE on the
surrounding properties. In addition, the Board shall consider compatibility of the
TEMPORARY Accessory 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.
Add 23-3-40.6.15. Rodeo Arenas, Commercial.
Add 23-3-40.6.16. Roping Arenas to include both indoor and outdoor arenas.
Add 23-3-40.C.8. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES such as water skiing lakes, dirt bike race
courses, for example, that are used as public or private COMMERCIAL
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
Amend 23-3-40.M. MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS for persons PRINCIPALLY employed at or
engaged in FARMING, RANCHING or GARDENING.
Amend 23-3-160.L.1.g. Commonly owned or utilized BUILDINGS which are accessory to the
park site shall have a minimum clearance of ten (10) feet from any other STRUCTURE or
MOBILE HOME.
Add 23-4-30.F. Parking LOT surface shall be consistent with the surrounding development.
G. Parking LOTS shall conform to all standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
H. Parking LOTS with two-way driveways will be provided with sufficient turning lane widths
to allow two (2) vehicles to pass.
I. No plant material located in driveway sight distance triangles shall be allowed to reach a
height greater than 3.5 (three-and-a-half) feet.
Add 23-4-100.D. Attached, FLUSH-WALL SIGNS shall follow the following principles:
1. The SIGN shall be attached flat against a supporting wall and not placed above the roof
line.
2. One (1) nameplate SIGN per business shall be allowed on the building face. Such
SIGN shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area, and shall be located at or near the
rear entrance of such business.
3. One (1) nameplate, per public entrance, per business, of not more than two (2) square
feet per face which is suspended under a canopy.
4. The sum of all commercial building identification signs on a given building wall shall not
exceed 8 (eight) percent of that wall.
Add 23-4-100.E. A SIGN shall not include the following:
1. Flags, pennants or insignia of nations or an organization of nations, states or cities
except when such flags are used in connection with a commercial promotion or as an
advertising device.
2. Window displays incorporating placards, pennants, merchandise, pictures or models of
products or services.
3. Works of fine art which in no way identify a product or business and which are not
displayed in conjunction with a commercial enterprise, which enterprise may benefit or
realize direct commercial gain from such display.
4. Temporary decorations or displays clearly incidental and customary and commonly
associated with national, local or religious holiday celebrations.
5. Signs not visible beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel upon which they are located
or from any public thoroughfare or right-of-way.
6. Traffic and other official signs of any public or governmental agency.
7. On-site traffic directional signs which do not exceed four (4) square feet per face or ten
(10) feet in height and which do not carry a commercial message other than
identification. The minimum horizontal distance between such signs shall be fifteen (15)
feet, except for signs designating the purpose for which parking stalls may be used,
such as for handicap parking, compact cars, etc.
8. Temporary interior paper window signs
9. Signs over gas pumps which indicate gas prices only, provided that such signs shall be
limited to one (1) per pump island and shall be no larger than four (4) square feet per
face.
10. Bus benches displaying advertisements pursuant to an agreement between the city and
the owner, provided that such agreement regulates the size, content, placement, design
and materials used for construction of said bus benches.
11. Products, merchandise or other materals which are offered for sale or used in
conducting a business, when such products, merchandise or materials are kept or
stored in a location which is designed and commonly used for the storage of such
products, merchandise or materials.
Amend 23-4-110.A. The following signs shall be prohibited in all districts:
1. Mechanical or electrical appurtenances, such as "revolving beacons" which are
obviously designed just to compel attention.
2. Flashing signs located within five hundred (500) feet of an intersection.
3. Any sign located so as to conflict with the clear and obvious appearance of PUBLIC
devices controlling PUBLIC traffic.
4. Signs or components of signs that change physical position or light intensity by any
movement or rotation of the physical sign or components which make up the sign or
which give the visual impression of movement or rotation.
5. Motor vehicles, trailers or portable bases with wheels or to which wheels may be readily
affixed used as a sign structure.
Amend 23-4-130. No MOBILE HOME may be located or relocated in the County after August
25, 1981, except in accordance with this Division, including the issuance of any zoning permit
which may be required by this Section. Each MOBILE HOME located or relocated in the
County after said date must have a BUILDING permit for a MOBILE HOME issued pursuant to
Chapter 29 of this Code. An application for any zoning for a MOBILE HOME required by this
Division shall include the following:
A. Name, address and telephone number of the applicant.
B. Name, address and telephone number of the owner of the land if different from
Subsection A above.
C. Evidence of interest in the subject land held by the applicant if the applicant is not the
owner of the land.
D. A legal description of the property for which the application is made.
E. Number of acres of the property.
F. A sketch plan of the site at the scale of one (1) inch represents fifty (50)feet or other
suitable scale to show:
1. The proposed location of the MOBILE HOME, including distances from the
property LOT lines and other STRUCTURES on the property.
2. Access to the MOBILE HOME indicating whether the access is existing or
proposed.
3. Location and measurements or any easements or rights-of-way.
4. Amount of road frontages.
5. Identification of any county, state or federal roads or highways.
6. Existing STRUCTURES on the property.
G. Methods of disposal of sewage or other wastes in compliance with the requirements of
the Colorado Department of Health and the County Department of Public Health and
Environment, except for applications for TEMPORARY storage of a MOBILE HOME
under Section 23-4-160 below.
H. Methods of supplying water in such a manner as to be adequate in quality, quantity and
dependability for the proposed use, except for applications for TEMPORARY storage of
a MOBILE HOME under Section 23-4-160 below.
I. An application fee. Each request for a renewal or extension of a TEMPORARY permit
shall also be accompanied by the appropriate application fee.
J. The requirements of this Section 43, MOBILE HOMES require the applicant to provide a
certified list of the names, addresses and the corresponding Parcel Identification
Number assigned by the County Assessor of the owners of property (the surface estate)
within five hundred (500) feet of the property subject to the application. The source of
such list shall be the records of the County Assessor, or an ownership update from a
title or abstract company or attorney, derived from such records or from the records of
the County Clerk and Recorder. If the list was assembled from the records of the
County Assessor, the applicant shall certify that such list was assembled within thirty
(30) days of the application submission date.
K. A petition with at least seventy percent (70%) of surrounding property owners within five
hundred feet (500') of the subject property supporting the location of the MOBILE
HOME.
L. Completed Building Permit appllication for a MOBILE HOME.
Amend 23-4-140. MOBILE HOMES are allowed in the A (Agricultural) Zone District for the
following USES upon the issuance of the appropriate zoning or BUILDING permits according to
the following requirements. All temporarily-permitted MOBILE HOMES shall be blocked and
tied pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 29 of this Code.
Amend 23-4-150. A zoning permit for the USE of a MOBILE HOME or RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE as a TEMPORARY DWELLING UNIT during the construction of a permanent
DWELLING UNIT on the same LOT in the A Zone District may be issued by the Department of
Planning Services subject to the following provisions:
Amend 23-4-180.k One zoning permit for the TEMPORARY use of a MOBILE HOME during a
medical hardship on a lot in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, in addition to the principal dwelling
unit, may be issued by the Department of Planning Services upon a determination that:
Amend 23-4-200.B. Only one (1) zoning permit for a MOBILE HOME as a DWELLING UNIT
shall be issued for each LEGAL LOT in the A (Agricultural) Zone District in the County. No
more than two MOBILE or MANUFACTURED HOMES may be connected or physically
attached as a DWELLING UNIT. All requirements of Chapter 29 of this Code shall be met.
Delete 23-4-210 through 23-4-210.1 entirely.
Add 23-4-290.L. All concrete batch facilities shall be equipped with an engineered vehicle
washing area. All waste water generated from the washing of vehicles shall be recycled in the
concrete batching process. The washing area shall be designed and constructed to capture all
effluent, and prevent any discharge from drum washing and the washing of vehicle exteriors.
Amend 23-5-250:
A. The FW (Floodway) District is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of
FLOOD waters which carry debris, potential projectiles and erosion potential.
B. No development shall occur in the Floodway District with the exception of
FLOODPROOFED agricultural exempt buildings. Agricultural exempt buildings are
defined in Chapter 29.
Delete 23-5-250.B.1 through 14 entirely.
Add last sentence to 23-6-20.C, 23-6-30.C; 23-6-40.C; 23-6-50.C.1. The Board of Adjustment
decision shall be based upon the interpretation of Chapter 23 of this Code.
CHAPTER 24
SUBDIVISIONS
Additions to 24-1-40, definitions:
Building Envelope: The two-dimensional space within which a structure(s) is permitted
to be built on a lot. Buildings defined as an Agricultural-Exempt Building in the Zoning
Ordinance are exempt from the requirement of being located in the Building Envelope.
Double Frontage: A lot that fronts upon two parallel streets, or a lot that fronts upon two
streets that do not intersect at the boundaries of the lot.
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Maintained County Road: A paved or gravel road way that meets County road
standards that are open and maintained by the County.
Non-maintained County Road: A roadway that does not meet County standards.
Possible examples are section line access, an easement, or a private lane.
Public Purpose. Shall be defined as parks, playgrounds, trails, paths, and other
recreational areas and open spaces; scenic and historic sites; schools and other
buildings and structures; and other places where the public is directly or indirectly invited
to visit or permitted to congregate. A Public Purpose may also include productive
agricultural lands; riparian areas; wetlands and their buffers; floodways and floodplains;
groundwater resources and recharge areas; historic, archaeological and cultural
features; scenic viewsheds from public roads; wildlife preserves; and conservation
areas. These areas may or may not allow public access. These spaces shall serve a
public purpose by providing for the protection of environmentally sensitive lands,
agricultural practices, and scenic areas or corridors.
Reverse Frontage: A through lot that is not accessible from one of the parallel or
nonintersecting streets upon which it fronts.
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Site Specific Development Plan: A subdivision final plat, resubdivision, or minor
subdivision application which has been submitted to Weld County and has received final
or conditional approval by the Board. No other type of subdivision application shall be
considered a Site Specific Development Plan.
Structure: Anything that is built, constructed, or erected, an edifice or building of any
kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in
some definite manner, but not including fences or walls used as fences less than six (6)
feet in height, poles, lines, cables or distribution facilities of public utilities. Semi-trailers
as defined in Section 42-1-102(70), C.R.S., situated as temporary or permanent storage
units, not safe or not operable or illegal to be used on public road rights-of-way, which
are not licensed, shall be considered Structures in accordance with this definition, shall
comply with requirements set forth in Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code, including
required zoning setbacks and offsets, and shall be installed in accordance with the
requirements set forth in Chapter 29 of the Code.
Superevelation: The raised portion of highway above the normal cross slope to prevent
a vehicle from sliding outward, or counteracting all the centrifugal force of a vehicle
traveling at an assumed speed.
Travel Way: The Travel Way is defined as that portion of the roadway for movement of
vehicles, exclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes.
Amend definitions in 24-1-40:
Non-urban Scale Development: Developments comprised of eight (8) or fewer
residential lots which are located in a non-urban area as defined in Chapter 22 of this
Code and are not adjacent to other PUDs, subdivisions, municipal boundaries or urban
growth corridors. Non-urban Scale Development shall also include land used or capable
of being used for agricultural production, including developments which combine
clustered residential uses and agricultural uses in a manner that the agricultural lands
are suitable for farming and ranching operations for the next forty (40) years.
Non-urban scale development on public water and septic systems shall have a minimum
lot size of one (1) acre and an overall density of two and one-half (21) acres per septic
system. Non-urban scale development proposing individual, private wells and septic
systems shall have a minimum lot size of two and one-half (21/4) acres per lot. A non-
urban scale PUD preserving a minimum 80-acre agricultural out-lot may be located
adjacent to other non-urban scale PUD's which also preserve a minimum 80-acre
agricultural out-lot.
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.
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 this 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;
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.
Urban scale development: Developments exceeding eight (8) lots and/or located in
close proximity to existing PUDs, subdivisions, municipal boundaries or urban growth
corridors and boundaries. All urban scale developments shall pave the internal road
systems of the development. Urban scale development requires support services such
as central water and sewer systems, road networks, park and recreation facilities and
programs, and storm drainage.
Amend 24-3-10. The minor subdivision procedure is a process for development and review of
subdivisions proposing a maximum of five (5) lots, excluding those outlots which will not be
used for residential, industrial or commercial purposes. The minor subdivision process utilizes
the minor subdivision sketch plan application process and the minor subdivision final plat
process of this Chapter.
Add 24-3-20.N, 24-4-40.D.3.w, 24-8-30.N, and 24-8-150.J. A Certificate from the County
Treasurer showing no delinquent taxes for the area referred to in application materials.
Add 24-3-20.O and 24-4-10.B.13. Provide evidence that the surface owner has attempted to
consult with authorized representatives of all lessees of minerals and oil and gas associated
with the site.
Amend 24-3-30.C. Prepare a recommendation for the applicant addressing all aspects of the
application including:
1. Compatibility of the proposed Minor Subdivision with the existing or future development
of the surrounding areas as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future
development as projected by Chapter 22, and the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plan
of affected municipalities and Intergovernmental Agreements.
Amend 24-3-50.D and 24-4-30.B.4.b. A summary of any concerns identified during the minor
subdivision sketch plan application process with an explanation of how the concerns will be
addressed or resolved. Major changes from a reviewed Sketch Plan may require a resubmittal
of a new Sketch Plan for the site. The Department of Planning Services is responsible for
determining whether a major change exists except that when more than a year has elapsed
since the Sketch Plan comments, a resubmittal of a new Sketch Plan for the site shall be
required prior to submittal of an application for a Minor Subdivision and the "application," for
purposes of compliance with Section 24-68-102.5, et. seq., C.R.S., shall be the application for
the amended Sketch Plan.
Amend 24-3-50.T, 24-4-30.B.8, and 24-4-40.D.5 to read as follows: An affidavit listing the
names and addresses of all mineral owners and lessees of mineral owners on or under the
parcel of land being considered. The list shall be prepared from the real property records of the
Weld County Clerk and Recorder, and shall be current as of a date no more than thirty (30)
days prior to the date the application is submitted to the Weld County Department of Planning
Services.
Amend 24-3-50.U.2, and 24-3-50.U.3:
U. Minor subdivision final plat map requirements:
1. The plat shall be delineated in nonfading permanent black ink on a dimensionally
stable polyester sheet such as cronar, Mylar or other product of equal quality,
three (3) millimeters or greater in thickness. The size of each sheet shall be
twenty-four (24) inches in height by thirty-six (36) inches in width. No minor
subdivision final plat submitted shall contain any form of stick-on type material
such as, but not limited to, "sticky-back" or adhesive film, kroy lettering or tape.
The drawing shall be at a scale of one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet.
2. The plat shall meet the following criteria: bear original signatures and seals; be
made from a dimensionally stable polyester sheet such as cronor or mylar or
other product of equal quality; be at least three (3) millimeters in thickness; and
all components, including signatures, shall be made with non-fading permanent
black ink.
3. The minor subdivision final plat submitted shall contain the original signatures
and seals of all parties required. The plat shall meet the following criteria: bear
original signatures and seals; be made from a dimensionally stable polyester
sheet such as cronor or mylar or other product of equal quality; be at least three
(3) millimeters in thickness; and all components, including signatures, shall be
made with non-fading permanent black ink.
Amend 24-3-60.C. Give notice of the proposed minor subdivision final plat and the public
hearing 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 public hearing.
Amend 24-3-60.D. Give notice of the proposed minor subdivision final plat and the public
hearing date to those persons listed in the application as owners and lessees of the mineral
estate on or under the parcel under consideration. Such notification shall be mailed, first class,
not less than ten (10) days before the scheduled public hearing.
Amend 24-3-60.1.6. That streets within the minor subdivision are adequate in functional
classification, width and structural capacity to meet the traffic requirements of the minor
subdivision. Standards established in Appendices #24-D and #24-E.
(Insert New Appendices #24-D and #24-E)
Amend 24-3-60.P.6. That streets within the minor subdivision are adequate in functional
classification, width and structural capacity to meet the traffic requirements of the minor
subdivision. Standards established in Appendices #24-O and #24-E.
Add 24-4-30.C.1.h.4. Compatibility of the proposed Minor Subdivision with the existing or future
development of the surrounding areas as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future
development as projected by Chapter 22, and the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plan of
affected municipalities and Intergovernmental Agreements.
Amend 24-4-30.C.1.i.2. Compliance with Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code, the existing or
future development of the surrounding areas as permitted by the existing zoning and with the
future development as projected by Chapter 22, and the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plan of
affected municipalities and Intergovernmental Agreements
Add 24-4-40.D.3.u. An erosion control report may be required at the request of the Department
of Public Works.
Amend 24-4-40.D.6.c.
6. Final plat map requirements.
a. The plat shall be delineated in nonfading permanent black ink on a dimensionally
stable polyester sheet such as cronar, Mylar or other product of equal quality,
three (3) millimeters or greater in thickness. The size of each sheet shall be
twenty-four (24) inches in height by thirty-six (36) inches in width. No final plat
submitted shall contain any form of stick-on type material such as, but not limited
to, "sticky-back" or adhesive film, kroy lettering or tape. The drawing shall be at
a scale of one (1) inch equals one-hundred (100) feet.
b. A photo Mylar copy or diazo-sensitized Mylar copy of the original ink drawing,
three (3) millimeters or greater in thickness, may be submitted.
c. The plat shall meet the following criteria: bear original signatures and seals; be
made from a dimensionally stable polyester sheet such as cronor or mylar or
other product of equal quality; be at least three (3) millimeters in thickness; and
all components, including signatures, shall be made with non-fading permanent
black ink.
Amend 24-4-40.E.6.a. Compliance with Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code, the existing or
future development of the surrounding areas as permitted by the existing zoning and with the
future development as projected by Chapter 22, and the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plan of
affected municipalities and Intergovernmental Agreements
Add 24-4-40.D.3.u. If applicable, an erosion control plan.
Add 24-4-40.D.3.v. Subdivision road plans prepared by a professional engineer licensed to
work in the State of Colorado. The road plans shall be dated and bear the signature and seal
of the engineer. The road plans shall include the following minimum data:
1. Plans and profiles of all roads to be improved.
2. A typical cross section of applicable roads, culverts, and bridges.
3. Typical road section, including pavement design supported by soil reports, test results,
and computations.
4. Typical or specific details of road intersections and cul-de-sacs.
5. A complete estimate of costs.
6. Any additional information required by the Weld County Department of Public Works.
Add 24-4-40.D.3.x. A title commitment or a title opinion covering all public dedications.
Add 24-4-40.D.3.y A warranty deed, if required, deeding to the appropriate entity any lands to
be used for the benefit of the public or owners and future owners of the Subdivision.
Add 24-5-25. Resubdivision Plat. The plat shall contain two seperate illustrations detailing the
property. The first illustration shall be titled, "Property Prior to Resubdivision" and shall illustrate
the property configuration prior to the Resubdivision. The second illustration shall be titled,
"Property After Resubdivision" and shall illustrate the property configuration after the
Resubdivision.
1. In addition to the Resubdivision Plat, the applicant shall submit a copy of the title prior
to, and after the Resubdivision.
Amend 24-7-20.A. All streets within subdivisions and planned unit developments will be
designed and constructed in accordance with the following standards:
1. Street Plan. The arrangement, extent, width, type and location of all streets shall be
designed in relation to existing or planned streets, topographic conditions, public
convenience and safety, and the proposed use of land to be served. Streets shall be
extended to the boundaries of each building site, except where such extension is
prevented by topography or other physical conditions, or where the connection of streets
with existing or probable future streets is deemed unnecessary for the advantageous
development of adjacent properties. All building sites shall have access to a public
internal street system. This internal road is a separate parcel and not part of the
residential lots. See Appendix#24-D for design guidelines for new road construction.
2. Through Traffic. A local street shall be arranged so that its use by through traffic will be
discouraged.
3. Stub Streets. Not more than six (6) lots shall front on a stub street except where a
temporary cul-de-sac has been designed according to County regulations.
4. Intersections. A local street shall not intersect an arterial street. A collector street shall
not intersect an arterial street at intervals of less than one thousand three hundred
twenty (1,320) feet (1/4 mile). An interval may vary due to parcel size limitations and
would be subject to approval by the Board. The adequacy of access will be evaluated
according to the design standards and specifications found in the Colorado State
Highway Access Code (2 C.C.R. 601.1 Chapters 3 and 4). Sight distance triangles shall
be provided at all intersections.
5. Alleys. Service access to the interior of blocks may be permitted upon approval of the
Board.
6. Driveways. Driveways shall not be permitted to have direct access to arterial streets.
Only one access is permitted per new lot. All driveways shall be off the internal
subdivision road system.
7. Right-of-Way. County streets shall have the following minimum right-of-way widths:
a. Local: sixty (60) feet.
b. Collector: eighty (80) feet.
c. Arterial: one hundred (100) feet.
8. Lane and Shoulder Width. County roads and streets shall have the minimum lane and
shoulder width shown on Table 24.1 below:
Table 24.1
Street Widths
Street/Road Lane Width Shoulder Width
Local 10 feet to 11 feet 4 feet
Collector 12 feet 6 feet
Arterial 12 feet 8 feet
9. Lane and shoulder widths for an arterial street with an average daily traffic count greater
than one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) vehicles is determined on an individual
project basis.
10. Road cross-sections for major arterial, arterial, secondary, collector and local streets are
presented in Appendix 24-E, Roadway Cross-Sections. These standards delineate
right-of-way, lane configurations, median treatment, bike lanes and pedestrian
sidewalks.
11. Improvements to the state highway system are determined by the Colorado Department
of Transportation.
12. Half-Streets. Half-streets shall not be permitted, except for the following:
a. A half-street is required to complete a half-street already in existence.
b. The subdivider obtains for the County a dedication from the abutting landowner
of the other one-half (Y:) of the street.
c. The subdivider obtains from the abutting landowner, municipality, or County, an
agreement in a form satisfactory to the Board which guarantees the cost of the
improvements and construction of the same on the half street within a time
suitable to the Board.
d. The subdivider guarantees the construction of the improvements on the half-
street serving the subdivision.
13. Dead-end Streets (not cul-de-sacs). Dead-end streets shall not be permitted.
14. Cul-de-sac Streets. Permanent cul-de-sac streets serving no more than twenty (20) lots
may be permitted and must be provided with a right-of-way turnaround of sixty-five (65)
feet radius or more and the outside curb or pavement edge radius must be fifty (50) feet
or more. Maximum cul-de-sac length between intersecting streets shall be fifteen
hundred (1,500)feet. This distance shall be measured from centerline to centerline.
Add 24-7-20.A.18. Parallel Roadway Alignment. Parallel roadway alignment for internal streets
without adequate separation is undesirable. If such alignment is used, a minimum of twenty
(20) feet of buffer between future rights-of-way will be required. Screening to reduce right-side
headlight glare will be required. Screening type shall receive approval by the Departments of
Public Works and Planning Services.
Add 24-7-20.A.19. Sight Distance Triangle. The developer will verify that all intersections have
sufficient sight distance by delineating the sight distance triangle on the plans, as illustrated
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B. Street names. Streets shall have the names of existing streets which are in alignment in
the County or in an adjoining county or municipality. There shall be no duplication of
street names within the area and a sign shall be provided at all intersections designating
the street names.
C. Geometric Design Standards. Geometric design for streets and roads shall be in
accordance with A Policy on the Geometric Design of Highways and Streets published
by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
Specifications, standards or design criteria published by other governmental agencies,
professional organizations or a generally accepted authoritative source may be used in
geometric design. All specifications, standards or design criteria shall be referenced
and copied as part of the submittal information. Pavement width requirements will
adhere to Table 111-21 for turning roadways (AASHTO "A Policy on Geometric Design
of Highways and Streets", 1990). The minimum vertical grade for any new roadway is
0.4%. The maximum grade break without a vertical curve is 1.0%. Cross slope shall be
2.0% except at arterial intersections where the cross slope will transition to 1.0% fifty
(50) feet back of the right-of-way.
D. Road Structure. Structural capacity shall be designed in accordance with the Guide for
Design of Pavement Structures published by the American Association of State Highway
and Transportation Officials. Specifications, standards or design criteria published by
other governmental agencies, professional organizations or a generally accepted
authoritative source may be used in design. All specifications, standards or design
criteria shall be referenced and copied as part of the submittal information, which shall
include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. A typical cross section of the street to illustrate center line, pavement and right-
of-way widths, depth of asphalt and base course, cross slope, sidewalks and
drainage improvements.
E. Design Traffic Information. Traffic count information and projections for use in
geometric and road design shall be in accordance with the Trip Generation Manual
published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers.
F. Frontage of Arterial Streets. A subdivision that adjoins or contains an existing or
proposed arterial street identified in Chapter 22 of this Code may be required to provide
service roads.
G. Railroad Right-of-Way. Where a subdivision borders a railroad right-of-way, arterial or
collector street, a landscaped buffer area of not less than twenty (20) feet may be
required for adequate reduction of noise pollution.
H. Parking Lots. New development shall demonstrate compatibility with existing
surrounding land use. The developer shall widen the parking isle as needed for turning
movements.
Add 24-7-20.1. Road Construction Standards.
1. Under severe physical constraints and very low traffic volumes, the Department of
Public Works or Board of County Commissioners may allow nine (9) foot lanes and four
(4) foot shoulders on Local Roads.
2. Pavement width requirements for turning roadway shall be in accordance with Table
111-21, American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials.
3. Maximum Grade Change on all roadways without a vertical curve is one (1) percent.
This percentage shall include the approaches to valley gutters.
Amend 24-7-30:
A. Sidewalks shall be constructed within a subdivision where required by the Board.
Sidewalks in urban subdivisions shall be a minimum of five (5) feet in width. Curbs and
gutters shall be constructed as required by resolution of the Board.
B. Where blocks or lots exceed one thousand (1,000) feet in length, pedestrian rights-of-
way of not less than ten (10) feet in width shall be provided through blocks or lots where
needed for adequate pedestrian circulation. Improved walks of not less than five (5)
feet in width shall be placed within the pedestrian rights-of-way.
Amend 24-7-40. The length, width and shape of a block shall be determined with due regard to
the following:
A. Provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of use
contemplated.
B. Requirements of Chapter 23 of this Code as to lot sizes and dimensions.
C. Need for convenient access, control and safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic
circulation.
D. Limitations and opportunities of topography.
E. Maximum block length between intersecting streets shall be fifteen hundred (1,500) feet,
unless waived by the Board. This distance shall be measured from centerline to
centerline.
F. Each new lot shall be provided with an adequate access to an internal public street.
Amend 24-7-50:
J. A flag lot configuration shall be avoided when possible. The minimum width of a flag lot
appendage shall be thirty (30) feet. This access road shall be graded, twenty (20) feet
wide and drained to provide adequate emergency access to the property. For access
and culvert information, see Chapter 8 of this Code.
K. No direct residential access to a section line roadway shall be allowed.
L. Frontage Road or parallel roadway alignment for internal streets is undesirable. If this
alignment is used, adequate separation must be provided to avoid headlight glare onto
the roadway. The developer shall verify that the design vehicle has adequate turning
area to be perpendicular to the future right-of-way line. Additional standards for
Frontage Road or parallel roadway alignment are found in Section 24-7-20.A of this
Code.
Amend 24-7-70. The proposed subdivision shall comply with the sanitary sewage disposal
requirements of the underlying zone district. Plans for the proposed subdivision shall be
referred to the Department of Public Health and Environment for review. The Department of
Public Health and Environment may also require that all proposed septic systems provide
enhanced treatment, and a design, installation, monitoring, maintenance, and management
plan for all the individual sewage disposal systems. Enhanced treatment systems are those
that incorporate aeration, alternating fields, effluent filters, sand filter systems, trickling filter
systems, etc. Monitoring and maintenance should outline any scheduled inspections, septic
tank pumping schedule, and other duties performed on each system. The management
component should outline the funding source for the oversight of the plan (i.e. the Homeowners'
Association, etc.), who will perform each of the various parts of the plan, and enforcement
provisions.
Amend 24-7-110.C.5.a. The reference of any major drainage way planning study, such as
master drainage basin planning studies, flood hazard delineation reports and flood insurance
studies or maps, if available. The design will conform with the South Weld 1-25 Corridor Master
Drainage Plan if the site is within the identified basins.
Amend 24-7-130.A. The engineer is to use published material by a generally accepted
authority approved by the Director of Public Works. The material used must be referenced and
copied as part of the submittal information. The County does not publish technical data or
storm drainage design manuals. The design will conform with the South Weld 1-25 Corridor
Master Drainage Plan if the site is within the identified basins.
Amend 24-7-180. Public sites and open spaces.
A. Within a Subdivision, the Board of County Commissioners may require the dedication,
development or reservation of individual parcels, or the placement or purchase of a
conservation easement upon lands within a subdivision or PUD plan for parks,
greenbelts or other necessary public purposes. The type of use, lot size and residential
density shall be considered when determining parcels necessary for public purposes.
Public purposes may include common open space, parks, wildlife preserves, riparian
areas, trails, or other lands to be preserved.
B. The land set aside for public purpose may be reserved through deed restrictions, the
maintenance of which shall be ensured by specific obligations in the deed of each lot
within the subdivision.
C. The required acreage as determined according to this Section may be reserved through
deed restrictions as open area, the maintenance of which shall be ensured by specific
obligations in the deed of each lot within the subdivision.
D. This section was intentionally deleted.
E. The amount of land that may be required for public dedication, reservation, or as a
measure of money to be paid in lieu of such dedication or servation, shall be determined
by the standards outlined in Chapters 26 and 27.
Delete 24-7-180.E.1 through 2 entirely.
2. Expected population shall be determined by multiplying the total number of units
proposed for the subdivision by the average number of inhabitants per unit in existing
subdivisions of a similar character or by using U.S. Census population per household
statistics.
Amend 24-8-20. Recorded exemption.
A. The recorded exemption is a subdivision process used to divide a lot, not located in an
approved subdivision, into two (2) separate lots. Examples of when a recorded
exemption application may be submitted include creating a lot in the agricultural zone
district for a single-family residential building site, separating existing improvements
from agricultural land, and creating a lot in a commercial or industrial zone district for
existing or future development.
B. Provisions of Section 24-8-80 shall not be applied to prohibit the approval within ten (10)
years, but no less than five (5) years, of one additional application for a Recorded
Exemption on a parcel which has been part of a Recorded Exemption which was
approved or had an application pending as of October 25, 1995. This shall be in
accordance with the Weld County Home Rule Charter Article III, Section 3-14(2).
Amend 24-8-30.M.4. The location of all existing and proposed driveways and accesses
associated with either lot.
a. The applicant shall complete a Weld County Access Information Sheet for each access
point and each lot of a Recorded Exemption.
b. Direct access from a public road shall be limited to one per legal parcel, except where
further limited or restricted by zoning or subdivision regulations.
c. Where the access is adjacent to a state highway, the Colorado Department of
Transportation has jurisdiction over existing or proposed access points. The applicant
shall be responsible for obtaining new access from the Colorado Department of
Transportation.
Amend 24-8-30.M.8. All unique physical characteristics of the proposed recorded exemption
property including, but not limited to, substantial groves of vegetation, severe topographical
conditions, substantial irrigation canals and water bodies. New residential driveways to an
arterial will be provided only when no other option is available The property owner must provide
a turn-around on-site to prevent backing onto the road.
Add 24-8-30.M.9. Building envelope(s) shall be designated. If the applicant intends to
designate a building envelope as a means of establishing compliance with the provisions of
thisCode including, but not limited to, Sections 1.3.1 and 1.3.10.
Add 24-8-30.O. A statement explaining the current irrigation practices occurring on the site.
Add 24-8-50.A.7. An approved access that will provide for safe access to and from the parcels.
Amend 24-8-70.G. Any lot to be created through a recorded exemption procedureshall show
the bearings, lengths and curve data of the lot lines. If both lots to be created through a
recorded exemption procedure are less than thirty-five (35) acres, then the bearings, lengths
and curve data shall be shown around the perimeter of both lots. A boundary survey shall be
required around the perimeter of both lots. A boundary survey shall be required for any
irregular shaped lot which does not have a natural boundary and cannot be accurately
described without standards for land surveys and plats in Title 38, Article 51, C.R.S.
Amend 24-8-80.F. The decision to approve a recorded exemption may be conditioned to
mitigate impacts or address concerns of referral agencies. Existing or future public rights-of-
way and additional access points on Weld County roads shall be dedicated or reserved in
conformance with Chapter 22 of this Code and any adopted intergovernmental agreements or
master plans of affected municipalities.
Add 24-8-80:
K. Adequate provision has been made to protect irrigation practices, the flow of irrigation
water, and access to the irrigation system.
L. The decision to approve a recorded exemption shall be conditioned to mitigate impacts
of additional accesses to Weld County Roads.
M. The placement of building envelope(s) and alternative location for a building envelope
shall be evaluated with respect to the impact on the current and future agricultural
production of the parcels
Add 24-8-100.D. Technical errors include, but are not limited to, relocation of building
envelopes if such relocation is consistent with the original intent of the approved recorded
exemption, correcting scrivener errors on the plat and correcting survey errors.
Add 24-8-150.G.6. A description detailing how adequate provision will be made to protect
irrigation practices, the flow of irrigation water, and access to the irrigation system.
Add 24-8-150.G.7. An approved access that will provide for safe access to and from the
parcels.
Amend 24-8-150.1.3 and 24-8-150.1.4.
If any such subdivision exemption is approved, a plat as described below shall be
submitted to the Department of Planning Services to be recorded in the office of the
County Clerk and Recorder:
1. The plat shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor in the State.
2. The plat shall be delineated in nonfading permanent black ink on a dimensionally
stable polyester sheet such as cronar or Mylar or other product of equal quality,
three (3) mils or greater in thickness. The size of each sheet 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. No mixing of sheet sizes
is allowed. No plat submitted shall contain any form of stick-on type of material
such as, but no limited to, "sticky-back," adhesive film or kroy lettering tape. The
drawing shall be at a scale sufficient to show all necessary detail.
3. The plat shall meet the following criteria: bear original signatures and seals; be
made from a dimensionally stable polyester sheet such as cronor or mylar or
other product of equal quality; be at least three (3) millimeters in thickness; and
all components, including signatures, shall be made with non-fading permanent
black ink.
4. The plat submitted will contain the original signatures and seals of all parties
required to sign the plat. The plat shall meet the following criteria: bear original
signatures and seals; be made from a dimensionally stable polyester sheet such
as cronor or mylar or other product of equal quality; be at least three (3)
millimeters in thickness; and all components, including signatures, shall be made
with non-fading permanent black ink.
Amend Appendices 24-B, 24-C, 24-F, and 24-G. Under the property owner's signature line,
add "Typed or printed name."
Amend Appendix 24-F. Item #E. Add "Typed or printed name" under signature line for
Easement Certificate example.
Amend Appendix 24-G "Subdivision Exemption Plat Certificates" - Copy Items D and C from
Appendix 24-F onto Appendix 24-G as items C and D, respectively, and change the words
"Recorded Exemption" to "Subdivision Exemption."
CHAPTER 26
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
Add 26-2-40.C. Cash-in-lieu of Common Open Space Regulation.
1. Definitions.
Buffer Zone or Area. An area used as a protection zone between two land uses of
different intensity and compatibility. A Buffer Zone or Buffer Area is also referred to as a
Transition Zone.
Conservation Area. Environmentally sensitive areas with characteristics such as steep
slopes, wetlands, flood plains, high water tables, endangered species habitat, riparian
areas, historic woodlands, native prairie, areas of significant biological productivity or
uniqueness, or areas of significant cultural resources that have been designated for
protection from any activity that would significantly alter their ecological integrity,
balance or character.
Public Purpose. Parks, playgrounds, trails, paths, and other recreational areas and
open spaces; scenic and historic sites. A Public Purpose may also include productive
agricultural lands; riparian areas and their buffers, wetlands, and their buffers;
conservation areas; buffer zones or areas; scenic areas; scenic corridors; floodways
and floodplains; groundwater resources and recharge areas; historic, archaeological
and cultural features; scenic viewsheds from public roads; wildlife preserves; and
conservation areas. Areas such as wetlands and their buffers; conservation areas;
buffer zones or areas; scenic areas; and scenic corridors are areas that may or may not
allow public access. These spaces shall serve a Public Purpose by providing for the
protection of environmentally sensitive lands, agricultural practices, and scenic areas or
corridors.
Scenic Area. An open area with natural features that are visually significant or
geologically or botanically unique.
Scenic Corridor. An area visible from a highway, waterway, railway, or major hiking,
biking, or equestrian trail that provides scenic vistas over water, across expanses of
land, such as farmlands, wetlands, prairies and grasslands, or riparian habitat.
Wetland. An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a
frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances does
support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions.
2. In lieu of the preservation of land for common open space and subject to the discretion
of the Board of County Commissioners, the applicant has the option of paying to a
public entity approved by the County an amount equal to a proportionate share of the
market value of the overall property under development consideration at the time of final
plat, or dedicating an equal number of acres at a different site. Such public entity shall
possess the authority to hold land for public purpose. Should the developer select to
purchase land for reduced on-site common open space, the land shall be purchased
within the Mixed Use Development Area, or an alternative site designated by the Board
of County Commissioners.
a. This option does not provide a complete elimination of common open space
within the proposed development. This option does provide a reduced amount of
common open space based upon the site features of the applicant site.
Individual site features shall be taken into consideration by the Department of
Planning Services upon a review of the application.
b. If the in-lieu method chosen by the applicant is the payment of cash, such value
shall be determined by a land appraiser with the minimum qualifications of a
Certified General Appraiser through the State Board of Real Estate Appraisers.
An appraiser with additional qualifications of a MAI or an ARA is desirable. The
appraiser shall be selected by both the Board of County Commissioners and the
applicant. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the
appraisal.
c. The amount collected shall be deposited in a segregated account to be
expended within ten years from the collection date for common open space,
parks, wildlife preserves, riparian areas, trails, or other lands to be preserved.
Details regarding this option are outlined in Section 26-2-40 of this Code.
d. Any area so dedicated shall be approved by the proper public agency and shall
be maintained by the public agency. A written agreement to this effect shall be
provided to the Department of Planning Services at the time the Sketch Plan
application is submitted. The agreement shall indicate the agency's readiness
and ability to accept the land dedication or conservation easement. A brief
statement regarding the maintenance of the property shall also be provided.
Failure to provide this information may result in the Department of Planning
Services inability to accept the Change of Zone application on the subject site.
e. Performance Standards and Bulk Standards of the proposed zoning district shall
be adhered to.
f. The required acreage shall be determined according to Appendix#26-E. Land
shall be dedicated to a public agency for one or more essential public purposes.
This option does not provide a complete elimination of common open space
within the proposed development. This option does provide a reduced amount of
common open space based upon the site features of the applicant site.
Individual site features shall also be taken into consideration by the Department
of Planning Services upon review of the application.
Add 26-2-80.C.4. Structural Road Improvements. Adjacent roadways shall be improved to
meet the full typical section specified in the Weld County Transportation Plan and Chapter 24 of
this Code. Improvements may include the construction of travel lanes, shoulders, bike lanes,
medians, curb, gutter and sidewalks, for example. Required improvements may also include
the acquisition of right-of-way and construction easements that will be dedicated to the public.
Improvements attributed to the development shall be consistent with the direct impact a
particular development has on the county road system. The Road Improvements Agreement
and Roadway Construction Plans shall be accepted by the Board of County Commissioners.
CHAPTER 27
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Add 27-1-96. Guest House. An attached or detached building that provides living quarters for
guests of the permanent residents of the principal dwelling on a lot in an approved PUD
Subdivision. The guest house shall be designed, used or intended for use as a complete
independent living facility for one individual or family. One guest house per lot may be
permitted through the PUD process in Subdivisions proposed after the effective date of this
amendment. A guest house shall comply with the following requirements:
A. The guest house may not be used on any basis as a rental. Covenants for the PUD
shall enforce this stipulation.
B. Application materials for the PUD must clearly indicate where a guest house shall be
allowed within the PUD. This shall be reflected on all plats and in all application
materials.
C. The single-family character of the principal dwelling unit must be maintained, including,
but not limited to one main entrance to the structure (front door), one set of utility meters
and one address for the property. Covenants for the PUD shall enforce Design
Standards.
D. The guest house is subordinate in purpose, area, or intensity of the single family
dwelling.
E. When the guest house is attached to the principal dwelling, it shall be incorporated into
the design of the principal dwelling.
F. The gross floor area of the principal dwelling shall be no less than sixteen hundred
(1,600) square feet in size, excluding the size of the basement and garage.
G. The minimum gross floor area of the guest house shall be no less than three hundred
(300) square feet in size, and the maximum shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) in size
of the gross floor area of the single family dwelling, not to exceed one thousand (1,000)
square feet in size.
H. One additional off-road parking space must be provided for each bedroom in the guest
house.
Building permit applications for the guest house are subject to all applicable impact fees.
Add 27-2-35. Buffer Zone or Area. An area used as a protection zone between two land uses
of different intensity and compatibility. A Buffer Zone or Buffer Area is also referred to as a
Transition Zone.
Add 27-2-74. Conservation Area. Environmentally sensitive areas with characteristics such as
steep slopes, wetlands, flood plains, high water tables, endangered species habitat, riparian
areas, historic woodlands, native prairie, areas of significant biological productivity or
uniqueness, or areas of significant cultural resources that have been designated for protection
from any activity that would significantly alter their ecological integrity, balance or character.
Add 27-2-76. Conservation Easement. An encumbrance upon an identified parcel of land
stipulating the restriction on additional or future development. The easement restricts the
development rights to the land, but the landowner still holds the title to the property, the right to
restrict public access, and the right to sell, give, or transfer ownership of the property.
Add 27-2-94. Guest. Any person occupying a room for living or sleeping purposes.
Amend 27-2-140. Non-Urban Scale Development. Non-urban scale development consists of
developments comprised of eight (8) or fewer residential lots, located in a non-urban area as
defined in Chapter 22 of this Code, not adjacent to other PUD's, subdivisions, municipal
boundaries or urban growth corridors. Non-urban scale development shall also include land
used or capable of being used for agricultural production and including developments which
combine clustered residential uses and agricultural uses in a manner that the agricultural lands
are suitable for farming and ranching operations for the next forty (40) years. Non-urban scale
development on public water and septic systems shall have a minimum lot size of one (1) acre
and an overall density of two and one-half (2%2) acres per septic system. Non-urban scale
development proposing individual, private wells and septic systems shall have a minimum lot
size of two and one-half (2'/) acres per lot. A non-urban scale PUD preserving a minimum
agricultural outlot of eighty (80) acres may be located adjacent to other non-urban scale PUD's
which also preserve a minimum agricultural outlot of eighty (80) acres.
Add 27-2-155. Parking Lot Surface. Parking lot surface and construction shall be compatible
with the surrounding development.
Add 27-2-165. Public Purpose. Parks, playgrounds, trails, paths, and other recreational areas
and open spaces; scenic and historic sites; schools and other buildings and structures; and
other places where the public is directly or indirectly invited to visit or permitted to congregate.
A public purpose may also include productive agricultural lands; riparian areas and their buffers;
wetlands and their buffers; conservation areas; buffer zones or areas; scenic areas; scenic
corridors; floodways and floodplains; groundwater resources and recharge areas; historic,
archaeological and cultural features; scenic viewsheds from public roads; wildlife preserves;
and conservation areas. Areas such as wetlands and their buffers; conservation areas; buffer
zones or areas; scenic areas; and scenic corridors are areas that may or may not allow public
access. These spaces shall serve a public purpose by providing for the protection of
environmentally sensitive lands, agricultural practices, and scenic areas or corridors.
Add 27-2-172. Scenic Area. An open area with natural features that are visually significant or
geologically or botanically unique.
Add 27-2-174. Scenic Corridor. An area visible from a highway, waterway, railway, or major
hiking, biking, or equestrian trail that provides scenic vistas over water, across expanses of
land, such as farmlands, wetlands, prairies and grasslands, or riparian habitat.
Add 27-2-176. Sewer Provisions. A PUD Zone District shall be served by an adequate sewage
disposal system. All PUD's containing commercial and/or industrial uses, or those considered
urban scale development, shall be served by an approved sewer system. The proposed
subdivision shall comply with the sanitary sewage disposal requirements of the underlying zone
district. Plans for the proposed subdivision shall be referred to the Weld County Department of
Public Health and Environment for review. For those residential PUD's where sewage is
proposed to be treated by septic systems, the Department of Public Health and Environment
may require the applicant to submit additional engineering or geological reports or data and to
conduct a study of the economic feasibility of the sewage treatment work prior to making a
recommendation. The Department of Public Health and Environment may also require that all
proposed septic systems provide enhanced treatment, and a design, installation, monitoring,
maintenance, and management plan for all the individual sewage disposal systems. Enhanced
treatment systems are those that incorporate aeration, alternating fields, effluent filters, sand
filter systems, trickling filter systems, etc. Monitoring and maintenance should outline any
scheduled inspections, septic tank pumping schedule, and other duties to be performed on
each system. The management component should outline the funding source for the oversight
of the plan, i.e. the Homeowners' Association, who will perform each of the various parts of the
plan, and enforcement provisions.
Amend 27-2-190. Urban Scale Development. Urban scale development consists of
developments exceeding eight (8) lots and/or located in close proximity to existing PUD's,
subdivisions, municipal boundaries or urban growth corridors and boundaries. All urban scale
developments shall pave the internal road systems of the development. Urban scale
development requires support services such as central water and sewer systems, road
networks, park and recreation facilities and programs, storm drainage and other similar services
which are typically furnished by a municipality.
Amend 27-2-210. Water provisions. A PUD Zone District shall be serviced by an adequate
water supply.All PUD's shall be served by a public water system as defined in this Chapter. An
exception may be granted for eight (8)/five (5) lots or less residentially clustered PUD's when
public water is not available and the residential PUD results in an intensity of development that
preserves and enhances agricultural lands and production. A PUD applying for an exception to
the public water requirement must be considered a non-urban scale development as defined in
this Chapter. A PUD not served by public water shall preserve a minimum eighty-acre
agricultural outlot. The Department of Planning Services and the Department of Public Health
and Environment shall review any PUD applying for an exception to public water to determine if
the application meets the intent of the PUD regulations and state water requirements.
Add 27-2-220. Wetland. An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or
groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal
circumstances does support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated
soil conditions.
Add 27-3-40. General Requirement for Collateral. The policy on Collateral as outlined in
Section 2-3-30 shall be followed.
Add 27-3-50. The intent and standards of the Cluster PUD are located in Section 27-10-10.
Add 27-4-20.E.16. A statement describing how the applicant intends to improve adjacent
roadways to meet the full typical section specified in the Weld County Transportation Plan and
Chapter 24. Improvements may include the construction of travel lanes, shoulders, bike lanes,
medians, curb, gutter and sidewalks, for example. Required improvements may also include
the acquisition of right-of-way and construction easements that will be dedicated to the public.
Improvements attributed to the development shall be consistent with nexus of proportionality
and shall be equivalent to the impacts of the development. The Road Improvements
Agreement and Roadway Construction Plans shall be accepted by the Board of County
Commissioners.
Add 27-4-20.E.17. In-lieu of the preservation of land for common open space and subject to
the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners, the applicant has the option of paying to
a public entity approved by the County an amount equal to a proportionate share of the market
value of the overall property under development consideration at the time of final plat, or
dedicating an equal number of acres at a different site. Should the developer select to
purchase land for reduced on-site common open space, the land shall be purchased within the
MUD Area, or an alternative site designated by the Board of County Commissioners.
a. If the in-lieu method chosen by the applicant is the payment of cash, such value shall be
determined by a land appraiser with the minimum qualifications of a Certified General
Appraiser through the State Board of Real Estate Appraisers. An appraiser with
additional qualifications of a MAI or an ARA is desirable. The appraiser shall be
selected by both the Board of County Commissioners and the applicant. The applicant
shall be responsible for all fees associated with the appraisal.
b. The amount collected shall be deposited in a segregated account to be expended within
ten years from the collection date for common open space, parks, wildlife preserves,
riparian areas, trails, or other lands to be preserved. Details regarding this option are
outlined in Chapter 26 of this Code.
c. Any area so dedicated shall be approved by the proper public agency and shall be
maintained by the public agency. A written agreement to this effect shall be provided to
the Department of Planning Services at the time the Sketch Plan application is
submitted. The agreement shall indicate the agency's readiness and ability to accept
the land dedication or conservation easement. A brief statement regarding the
maintenance of the property shall also be provided. Failure to provide this information
may result in the Department of Planning Services inability to accept the Change of
Zone application on the subject site.
d. Performance Standards and Bulk Standards of the proposed zoning district shall be
adhered to.
Add 27-4-20.F and 27-5-30.G. The applicant shall provide the Department of Planning
Services with a certificate from the County Treasurer showing no delinquent taxes for the parcel
area.
Amend 27-4-50. Major Changes to a Sketch Plan. Major changes from a reviewed sketch plan
may require a resubmittal of a new sketch plan for the site. The Department of Planning
Services is responsible for determining whether a major change exists except that when more
than a year has elapsed since the sketch plan comments, a resubmittal of a new Sketch Plan
for the site shall be required prior to submittal of an application for a Planned Unit Development
zone change and the "application," for purposes of compliance with Section 24-68-102.5,
C.R.S., shall be the application for the amended sketch plan.
Delete 27-5-30.B. This section was purposely deleted.
Amend 27-5-30.C and 27-7-30.M. An affidavit listing the names and addresses of all mineral
owners and lessees of mineral owners on or under the parcel of land being considered. The list
shall be prepared from the real property records of the Weld County (or adjacent County) Clerk
and Recorder, and shall be current as of a date no more than thirty (30) days prior to the date
the application is submitted to the Weld County Department of Planning Services.
Add 27-5-30:
H. The applicant shall submit to the Department of Planning Services a copy of an
agreement with the mineral owners associated with the subject property. Such
agreement shall stipulate that the oil and gas activities on the subject property have
been adequately incorporated into the design of the site, OR shall provide written
evidence that an adequate attempt has been made to mitigate the concerns of the
mineral owners on the subject property.
The applicant shall submit to the Department of Planning Services a copy of an
agreement with the owner of any ditch located on or adjacent to the site, OR shall
provide written evidence that an adequate attempt has been made to mitigate the
concerns of the ditch owners. The agreement shall stipulate that ditch activities have
adequately been incorporated into the design of the site.
J. The applicant shall submit to the Department of Planning Services a copy of an existing
easement or dedicated right-of-way when it is contiguous to an easement or right-of-way
of the proposed Planned Unit Development.
K. The applicant shall submit to the Department of Planning Services an erosion control
plan, if required as a result of a Sketch Plan requirement.
Add 27-6-50.B.11. Structural Road Improvements Plan. All development within a PUD Zone
District shall provide a plan describing how the applicant intends to improve adjacent roadways
to meet the full typical section specified in the Weld County Transportation Plan and Chapter 24
of this Code. Improvements may include the construction of travel lanes, shoulders,
bike lanes, medians, curb, gutter and sidewalks, for example. Required
improvements may also include the acquisition of right-of-way and construction
easements that will be dedicated to the public. The Road Improvements Agreement
and Roadway Construction Plans shall be accepted by the Board of County
Commissioners.
Add 27-6-80.B.8 All PUD's may apply for a greater density and have reduced common open
space when applying the Cash-In-Lieu alternative listed in Chapter 26 of this Code. Should the
applicant choose the Cash-In-Lieu alternative, the site may be developed at a density
equivalent to the remainder of the proposal.
a. The required acreage may be determined according to the overall common open space
requirement reduction. Such Open Space shall be dedicated to a public agency for one
or more essential public purposes. Any area so dedicated shall be approved by the
proper public agency and shall be maintained by the public agency. The required
acreage as determined may be reserved through deed restrictions as open area, the
maintenance of which shall be ensured by specific obligations in the deed of each lot
within the subdivision. A written agreement to this effect shall be provided to the
Department of Planning Services at the time the Sketch Plan application is submitted.
Failure to provide this information may result in the Department of Planning Services
inability to accept the Change of Zone application on the subject site.
b. In-lieu of the preservation of land for common open space and subject to the discretion
of the Board of County Commissioners, the applicant has the option of paying to a
public entity approved by the County an amount equal to a proportionate share of the
market value of the overall property under development consideration at the time of final
plat, or dedicating an equal number of acres at a different site. Such public entity shall
possess the authority to hold land for public purposes. Should the developer select to
purchase land for reduced on-site common open space, the land shall be purchased
within the MUD area, or an alternative site designated by the Board of County
Commissioners.
c. If the in-lieu method chosen by the applicant is the payment of cash, such value shall be
determined by a land appraiser with the minimum qualifications of a Certified General
Appraiser through the State Board of Real Estate Appraisers. An appraiser with
additional qualifications of a MAI or an ARA is desirable. The appraiser shall be
selected by both the Board of County Commissioners and the applicant. The applicant
shall be responsible for all fees associated with the appraisal.
d. The amount collected shall be deposited in an escrow account to be expended within
ten years from the collection date for common open space, parks, wildlife preserves,
riparian areas, trails, or other lands to be preserved. Details regarding this option are
outlined in Chapter 26.
e. Any area so dedicated shall be approved by the proper public agency and shall be
maintained by the public agency. A written agreement to this effect shall be provided to
the Department of Planning Services at the time the Sketch Plan application is
submitted. The agreement shall indicate the agency's readiness and ability to accept
the land dedication or conservation easement. A brief statement regarding the
maintenance of the property shall also be provided. Failure to provide this information
may result in the Department of Planning Services inability to accept the Change of
Zone application on the subject site.
f. Performance Standards and Bulk Standards of the proposed zoning district shall be
adhered to.
Add 27-6-90.F.5. Signs or components of signs that change physical position or light intensity
by any movement or rotation of the physical sign or components which make up the sign or
which give the visual impression of movement or rotation.
Amend 27-6-120.B:
3. Arrange for legal notice of said hearing to be published once in the newspaper
designated by the Board of County Commissioners for publication of notices. At the
discretion of the Board of County Commissioners, a second notice may be published in
a newspaper which is published in the area in which the PUD plan is proposed. The
failure to publish the second notice shall not create a jurisdictional defect in the hearing
process. The date of publication shall be at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing.
The public notice shall include a legal description of the property being considered for
off-site dedication for a public purpose. If the Cash-In-Lieu option is selected, the public
notice shall also include a statement to that effect
4. Give notice for the proposed change of zone and the public hearing date to those
persons listed in the application as owners of property located within five hundred (500)
feet of the parcel under consideration, and owners and lessees of the mineral estate on
or under the parcel under consideration. Such notification shall be mailed, first class,
not less than fifteen (15) days before the scheduled public hearing. Such notice is not
required by state statute and is provided as a courtesy to the owners and lessees of the
mineral estate on or under the parcel. Inadvertent errors by the applicant in supplying
such list or the Board of County Commissioners in sending such notice shall not create
a jurisdictional defect in the hearing process even if such error results in the failure of a
surrounding property owner or owners and lessees of mineral estates to receive such
notification. Notice shall include a legal description of the property being considered for
off-site dedication for a public purpose. If the Cash-In-Lieu option is selected, the public
notice shall also include a statement to that effect.
5. The Department of Planning Services shall post a sign for the applicant on the property
under consideration for a PUD rezoning. The sign shall be posted adjacent to and
visible from a publicly maintained road right-of-way. In the event the property under
consideration is not adjacent to a publicly maintained road right-of-way, one (1) sign
shall be posted at the point at which the driveway (access drive) intersects a publicly
maintained road right-of-way. The sign shall be posted at least fifteen (15) days prior to
the hearing. The sign posting shall also include a legal description of the property being
considered for off-site dedication for a public purpose. A sign shall be posted on the
property under consideration as the off-site dedication. If the Cash-In-Lieu option is
selected, the public notice shall also include a statement to that effect
Amend 27-6-120.B.6.h. Consistency exists between the proposed zone district(s), uses and
the specific or conceptual development guide and concerns identified in sketch plan comments
provided pursuant to Section 27-4-40 of this Code have been adequately addressed..
Amend 27-7-30.J. A separate off-site road improvements agreement proposal. All
development within a PUD Zone District shall provide a plan describing how the
applicant intends to improve adjacent roadways to meet the full typical section
specified in the Weld County Transportation Plan and Chapter 24. Improvements
may include the construction of travel lanes, shoulders, bike lanes, medians, curb,
gutter and sidewalks, for example. Required improvements may also include the
acquisition of right-of-way and construction easements that will be dedicated to the
public. The Road Improvements Agreement and Roadway Construction Plans shall
be accepted by the Board of County Commissioners. The off-site road improvement
proposal shall describe, in detail, the type of off-site road improvements to determine if the
requirement for street or highway facilities will be adequate in functional classification, width
and structural capacity to meet the traffic requirements. The method of guaranteeing the
installation of off-site road improvements shall be described as part of the agreement. The
method of guarantee shall conform with the County's policy regarding collateral for
improvements at Section 2-3-30 of this Code.
Amend 27-7-40.B.3.c. Arrange for legal notice of said hearing to be published once in the
newspaper designated by the Board of County Commissioners for publication of notices. At the
discretion of the Board of County Commissioners, a second notice may be published in a
newspaper which is published in the area in which the PUD plan is proposed. The failure to
publish the second notice shall not create a jurisdictional defect in the hearing process. The
date of publication shall be at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing.
Amend 27-7-40.D.1. In the event that it is determined that the final plan submittal is not
consistent with the previous sketch plan and change of zone submittals, or if a conceptual
development guide was submitted for the change of zone application, or if the applicant has
requested the creation of a Site Specific Development Plan pursuant to the Colorado Vested
Rights Act and Chapter 23 of this Code, the Board of County Commissioners shall hold a public
hearing to consider the final plan application and to take final action thereon. The Board's
decision shall consider the recommendation of the Planner, referral agency responses, and the
application case file to determine compliance with Subsections 2.a through 2.h below.
Add Article X Cluster PUD, as follows:
27-10-10. CLUSTER PUD
A. To recognize the current 35-acre exemption law and implement the provisions of
Section 30-28-401, et. seq., C.R.S., the definition of"Rural Land Use Process" found in
30-28-402, et. seq., C.R.S., and the conditions for Cluster Development found in 30-28-
403, et. seq., C.R.S.
B. To preserve and protect critical areas in the County by recognizing inherent qualities of
individual properties. Such qualities may include agricultural land, regional preserves,
parks and trails, distinctive landscapes, ecosystems, riparian zones, wetlands,
ecosystems, view corridors, water-sheds, wildlife habitat, historic and archeological
sites, and to encourage development respectful of these inherent qualities.
C. To encourage development which fosters continued agricultural land uses and protects
the County's rural character, agricultural heritage, and the character of existing
communities while recognizing private property rights.
D. To recognize Weld County's Right to Farm and W.Goal 3 in Chapter 22, Chapter 23,
and all applicable County ordinances in effect.
E. To promote the goal of contiguous land preservation.
F. To develop new methods and incentives to encourage the retention of agricultural and
critical lands as productive, non-renewable resources.
G. To consider the impact of the development on infrastructure and the environment.
H. To encourage partnerships of the public/private communities to retain the County's rural
character.
To respond to the needs of the agricultural land owner.
J. To evaluate the impact on surrounding properties.
K. To establish rural development standards while encouraging innovative subdivision
design technologies.
L. To recognize and respect both individual rights and community interests and values
when development is proposed.
10-10-20. Standards.
A. If the Cluster PUD is proposed on agricultural lands, the land shall be currently used or
capable of being used for agricultural production such as farming and ranching
operations for the next forty (40) years from the date of final approval.
B. The Outlot shall be restricted to operations and be free from development for any other
uses for a period of forty (40) years from the date of final approval.
C. A minimum of two-thirds of the total area of the tract must be reserved for the
preservation of contiguous land.
D. The Outlot may be used for all agricultural uses by right, as passive view corridors,
recreation, or the preservation of environmentally-sensitive features such as wildlife
habitat, or critical areas.
E. Public access to the Outlot is not a requirement. The Outlot may be substituted for the
common open space requirement used in the traditional Planned Unit Development
application.
F. The intent of the A (Agricultural) Zone District as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance and
the Comprehensive Plan, including the Right to Farm Covenant, shall be met.
G. A Cluster PUD may be used in urban and non-urban areas. A Cluster PUD shall follow
the procedures as outlined in this Code.
H. The number of single family residential units must not exceed two (2) per thirty-five (35)
acre increment. The residential lots created by this option may not be further subdivided
in the future. This ratio is illustrated in the table below.
Size of
Agricultural
Combined Size of Outlot Site
Initial Parcel Size Total Number of Residential (OPEN SPACE)
in Acres Residential Lots Building Site in Acres
80 4 26.6 acres 53.3 acres
160 9 53.3 acres 106.6 acres
240 13 80 acres 160 acres
320 18 106.6 acres 213.3 acres
Additional increments The equivalent of 2 The equivalent of The equivalent of
of 80 acres, not to Residential Lots per one-third of the entire two-thirds of the
exceed 640 acres 35 acres not to site acreage entire site acreage
exceed 36
Residential Lots
27-10-30. Application Process and Time Parameters.
A. The Cluster PUD is a three-step process following the established PUD process of this
Chapter.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board that the Clerk to the Board be, and hereby is,
directed to arrange for Colorado Code Publishing to supplement the Weld County Code with
the amendments contained herein, to coincide with chapters, articles, divisions, sections, and
sub-sections as they currently exist within said Code; and to resolve any inconsistencies
regarding capitalization, grammar, and numbering or placement of chapters, articles, divisions,
sections, and sub-sections in said Code.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board if any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held or decided to be unconstitutional,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. The Board of County
Commissioners hereby declares that it would have enacted this Ordinance in each and every
section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact
that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might
be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
NOTICE
PURSUANT to the Weld County Home Rule Charter, Code Ordinance Number 2001-1,
published above, was introduced and, on motion duly made and seconded, approved upon first
reading on March 7, 2001.
A public hearing and second reading is scheduled to be held in the Chambers of the
Board, First Floor Hearing Room, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, on March 26,
2001. All persons in any manner interested in the reading of said Ordinance are requested to
attend and may be heard.
Please contact the Clerk to the Board's office at phone (970) 356-4000, Extension 4226,
or fax (970) 352-0242 prior to the day of the hearing if, as the result of a disability, you require
reasonable accommodations in order to participate in this hearing.
Any backup material or information previously submitted to the Board of County
Commissioners concerning this matter may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board
of County Commissioners, located in the Weld County Centennial Center, Third Floor, 915 10th
Street, Greeley, Colorado, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
CODE ORDINANCE NO. 2001-1
ORDINANCE TITLE: IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER
19 COORDINATED PLANNING AGREEMENTS;
CHAPTER 23 ZONING; CHAPTER 24
SUBDIVISIONS; CHAPTER 26 MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENT; AND CHAPTER 27 PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT, OF THE WELD COUNTY
CODE
SECOND READING: March 26, 2001, at 9:00 a.m.
THIRD READING: April 16, 2001, at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DATED: March 7, 2001
PUBLISHED: March 14, 2001, in the Tri-Town Farmer and Miner
NOTICE
DOCKET NO. 2001-16
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, will conduct a public hearing at
9:00 a.m., on March 7, 2001, in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County,Colorado,Weld County Centennial Center,915 10th Street, First Floor,Greeley,Colorado,
for the purpose of considering amendments to certain Chapters of the Weld County Code. The
second and third readings of said Ordinance will be considered on March 26, 2001, and April 16,
2001. All persons in any manner interested are requested to attend said hearing and may be
heard.
Should any interested party desire the presence of a court reporter to make a record of the
proceedings, in addition to the taped record which will be kept during the hearing, the Clerk to the
Board shall be advised in writing of such action at least five days prior to the hearing. The cost of
engaging a court reporter shall be borne by the requesting party.
BE IT ALSO KNOWN that copies of the proposed amendments may be examined in the office of
the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, located in the Weld County Centennial Center,
915 10th Street, Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
E-Mail messages sent to an individual Commissioner may not be included in the case file. To
ensure inclusion of your E-Mail correspondence into the case file, please send a copy to
chard ing@co.weld.co.us.
REQUEST: CODE ORDINANCE 2001-1, IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE WELD
COUNTY CODE, SPECIFICALLY CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE II, COORDINATED
PLANNING AGREEMENT, DACONO, FIRESTONE, AND FREDERICK;
CHAPTER 23, ZONING; CHAPTER 24, SUBDIVISIONS; CHAPTER 26, MIXED
USE DEVELOPMENT; AND CHAPTER 27, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AS
FURTHER DETAILED BELOW.
CHAPTER 19,ARTICLE II,COORDINATED PLANNING AGREEMENT, DACONO, FIRESTONE,
AND FREDERICK: The purpose of said amendment is to decrease the size of the Town
of Firestone's Urban Growth Boundary Area, as indicated in the map on file in the Clerk to
the Board's Office, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631.
CHAPTER 23, ZONING (Minor Changes): To clarify where policy on collateral for improvements
agreements may be found; add references to all intergovernmental agreements;
alphabetize the numbered sub-sections listing Uses allowed by Special Review,and allows
three additional uses; clarify intent of certain sections; revise the process for amending
particular Use by Special Review applications to make it less cumbersome for the applicant;
revise certain sections to reflect current policy; clarify mylar plat submittal requirements;
and provide a sample signature block for citizen ease in preparing mylar plats.
CHAPTER 23, ZONING (Substantial Changes): Add new definitions and revise several existing
definitions for clarification; change tables in definition of "Animal Units"; amend
requirements for Mobile Homes; amend certain sections to be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and Planned Unit Development Chapters; add to design and
construction of off-street parking space requirements; amendments to be consistent with
FEMA and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulations; addition
of certain sections regarding temporary agricultural storage structures; and clarify certain
sections to reflect current practice.
CHAPTER 24, SUBDIVISIONS(Minor Changes): Addition of printed or typed name of all signees
directly under signature line on Appendices#24-B, C, F, and G;addition of certain sections
to require mineral owner/lessee notification consistent with prior changes to the Zoning
Chapter; add references to all applicable sections of Code for consistency; and updating
mylar plat submittal requirements to reflect consistency with State statutes.
CHAPTER 24, SUBDIVISIONS(Substantial Changes): Additions and amendments to definitions;
update standards established in Appendices #24-D and #24-E; amend application
procedures for consistency with current policy; addition of requirement of new sketch plan
submittal after one year if not completed; modify requirements for septic systems; add
cash-in-lieu of common open space dedication to provide another option to current
requirements.
CHAPTER 26, MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT(Substantial Changes): Clarify intent of Department
of Public Works,and add cash-in-lieu of common open space dedication to provide another
option to current requirements.
CHAPTER 27, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (Minor Changes): Add location of requirement
for collateral; addition to sign definition consistent with Mixed Use Development;
amendments consistent with current policy and addition of safeguards to reduce conflict
between surface and mineral property owners; amend section regarding mineral
owner/lessee notification; and amend public notification requirements to fourteen days to
be consistent with State statute.
CHAPTER 27,PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT(Substantial Changes): Addition of definition and
amendment to several definitions; add option for cluster development; include language
regarding vested rights;amendments requested by Department of Public Works;add cash-
in-lieu of common open space dedication to provide another option to current requirements;
and add section concerning guest houses for the development of more than one residence
on a lot in a Planned Unit Development for uses of the occupants of the Principal Dwelling,
including living quarters for aging parents, a nanny, or college students.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DATED: February 9, 2001
PUBLISHED: February 14, 2001, in the Tri-Town Farmer and Miner
Affidavit of Publication .' CHAPTER 23,ZONING(Minor
MO ti Chanties): To clarity where
STATE OF COLORADO policy on collateral for CHAPTER 26. MIXED
County of Weld SS. 3881 Ib may be touments nd;rer addtits (SUSE DTEVELOPMgENT
The Board of County references to al Clby Intent
Changes):
Clarify Public
o Deportment
I A. Winkler n,say of said County of Adams Commissioners d weld In agreements;
rnmentz of Public Works, and add
being duly sworn,say that I am publisher of County. Colorado, will agreements; sub-sections
cash-In-lieu of common
conduct a public hearing at the numbered open space dedication to
FARMER&MINER 9'.00 a.m.,on March 7.2001. listing Uses allowed by provide another option to
IntCounty bersofi Special Review,and allows current requirements.
that the same is a weekly newspaper of general of County Commissioners of three additional uses:clarify
circulation was printed and published in the town Weld County. Colorado, intent of certain sections: CHAPTER 27,PIANNED
of Weld County Centennial revise the process for UNIT DEVELOPMENT (Minor
Center,915 10th Street,First amending particular Use by Changes): Add location of
FREDERICK Floor,Greeley,Colorado.for Special Review applications requirement for collateral;
the purpose of considering to make it less cumbersome addition to sign definition
in said county and state that the notice of amendments to certain for the ap
plicant;ns to revise consistent ; Mixed Use
advertisement,of which the annexed is a true copy Choptersotihe Weld County certain sections to reflect Development;amendments
has been published in said weekly newspaper for Code.The second and third current policy;clarify mylar consstentwnhcurrentpdlcy
readings of said Ordinance plat submittal requirements; and addition of safeguards
ONE consecutive weeks: that the notice was will be considered on March and provide a sample to reduce conflict between
published in the regular and entire issue of 26,2001,and April 16,2001. signature block for citizen Sudoceandrrrnerolproperly
number of said newspaper eg n the period a every All persons in any manner easeinprepafngmytorplats. owners: amend section
during P interested are requested to regarding mineral owner/
time of publication of said notice and in the attendsaiidhearingardrnay CHAPTER 23, ZONING lessee notification: and
newspaper proper and not in a supplement thereof: be heard. (Substantial Changes):Add amend public notification
that the first publication of said notice was new definitions and revise requirements to fourteen
contained in the issue of said newspaper bearing Should any interested parry severalexisting definitionsfor days to be consistent with
the date of desire the presence of a clarification:chance tables State statute.
court reporter to make a indefinitionot"Animal Units";
record of the proceedings, amend requirements for CHAPTER 27,PLANNED
FEBRUARY 14 A.D. 2001 and the last in addition to the taped Mobile Homes: amend UNIT DEVELOPMENT
publication thereof,in the issue of said newspaper, record which will be kept certain sections to be (Substantial Changes):
bearing date, the 14th day of FEBRUARY during the hearing.theCierk consistent with the Addition of definition and
2001 that the said totheBoardshallbeadvised Comprehensive Plan and amendment to several
In writing of such action at Planned Unit Development definitions add option fat
least five days pilot to the Chapters:oddtodesign and cluster development;
FARMER &MINER hearing. The cost at construction of off-street Includeiarguage regarding
has been published continuously and engaging a court reporter porkingspocerequlrements: vested righK amenonwnts
uninterruptedly during theperiod of at least fifty- shall be borne by the amendments to be eMWMDeparlmentof
P Y Y requesting party. consistent with FEMA and requ
two consecutive weeks next prior to the first issue Colorado Department of Public Works: add cash-In-
thereof containing said notice or advertisement BE IT ALSO KNOWN that Public Health and Iles ofcarxnon open space
dedication to provide
above referred to: and that said newspaper was at copies of the proposed Environment regulations;
option to current
the time of each of the publications of said notice amendments may be addition of certain sections another
duly qualified for that purpose within the examined in the offlceof the regarding temporary requirements: and add
P TP section concerning guest
meaning of an act entitled. "An Act Concerning Clerk to the Board of County agricultural storage t
Commissioners. located In structures;and dorify current houses for the development
Legal Notices, Advertisements and Publications the WeldCountyCentenniaird sections to reflect current of more than one residence
and the Fees of Printers and Publishers thereof, Center,91510th Street,Third practice. an o lot in o Planned Une
and to Repeal all Acts and Parts of Acts in Floor. Greeley. Colorado. Developmentfor uses of the
Conflict with the Provisions of this Act"approved Monday through Friday.8:00
Dwelling. including livinglivingoccupants of the Plrglpal
Aril 7, 1921, and all amendments thereof, and a.m. to 5:00 p.m. E-Mail CHAPTER 24. SUBDIVISIONS
P messages sent to an (Minor Changes)': Addition quarters for aging parents,a
particularly as amended by an act approved, nanny.or college students.
30, 1923, and an act approved May 13, In not be
Commisvoner may of printed or typed name of
March not be included In the case all signees directly under
file. To ensure eleK1s1011 of sgrialurelinAppendices BOARD OF CUNTY
your E-Mee and correspondence 424-8.C.F,and G;addition COMMISSIONERS
HolMcarcopy gFlse to of certain sectionsta require WELD GOumv COLORADO
`'F•l(l a copy to mineral owner/lessee
chardIng@co.wetd.ca " notification consistent with DATED: February 9 2001
Publisher prior changes to the Zoning
Chapter:add references to PUBLISHED: February 14,
REQUEST ail applicable sections of 2001,In the TO-Town Farmer
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Slay CODEORDINANCE 2001-1.IN Code for consistency; and and Miner
of THE MATTER OF AMENDING updalirgmyiarplatsubn'ittal
THE WELD COUNTY CODE, requirements to reflect
FEBRUARY. A.D. 2001 SPECIFICALLY CHAPTER 19, consistency with State
ARTICLE II, COORDINATED statutes.
PLANNING AGREEMENT,
DACONO. FIRESTONE. AND CHAPTER 24, SUBDIVISIONS
FREDERICK; CHAPTER23, (Substantial Changes):
ZONING; CHAPTER 24, Additions and amendments
Notary Publi SUBDIVISIONS; CHAPTER 26. to definitions; update
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT; standards established in
AND CHAPTER 27,PLANNED Appendices 424-Dand424-
UNIT DEVELOPMENT AS E; amend application
FURTHER DETAILED BELOW. procedures for consistency
with current policy;addition
CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE II. ofreq Irementofnewsketch
FT.LUPTON. CO 80621 COORDINATED PLANNING pbnsubmittalafter one year
AGREEMENT. DACONO, if not completed; modify
FIRESTONE,AND FREDERICK: requirements for septic
The purpose of sold systems;add cash-in-lieu of
amendment is to decrease common open space
the size of the Town of dedication to provide
Firestone's Urban Growth another option to current
BatndaryArea,asindicated requirements.
Inehe map onflle In the Clerk
to tie Board's Office. 915
10th Street, Greeley.
• Colorado 80631.
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Dcri....,, , 2001
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Weld County Planning Commission
will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,
November 21, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. for the
purpose of considering Amendments to
the Planned Unit Development Ordinance.
Substantial Changes shall include
amendments to Section 2.5 and 6.4.5 to
cover substantial changes to the Open
Space requirement including a land
dedication or cash-in-lieu option.
Approval of the request may create a
vested property right pursuant to Colorado
Law.
CASE NUMBER: Ordinance 197-B
APPLICANT: Weld County
PLANNER: Anne Best Johnson
TYPE AND INTENSITY OF PROPOSED
USE: Amendments to the Planned Unit
Development Ordinance. Substantial
Changes shall include amendments to
Section 2.5 and 6.4.5 to cover substantial
changes to the Open Space requirement
including a land dedication or cash-in-lieu
option.
The public hearing will be held in Room
210, Weld County Planning Department,
1555 N. 17th Avenue,Greeley, Colorado.
Comments or objections related to the
above request should be submitted in
writing to the Weld County Department of
Planning Services, 1555 N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado 80631, before the
above date or presented at the public
hearing on November 21, 2000.
Copies of the application are available
for public inspection in the Department of
Planning Services, 1555 N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado 80631. Please call
Trisha Swanson at (970) 353-6100, Ext.
3540, or Fax # (970) 304-6498, prior to
the day of the hearing so that reasonable
accommodations can be made if, in
accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, you require special
accommodations in order to participate in
this hearing as a result of a disability.
Cristie Nicklas, Chair
Weld County Planning Commission
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newspaper, was published in said Open Space requirement
newspaper, and in the regular and entire including a land dedication
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issue of every number thereof, once a The public hearing will be
week for / successive weeks; that said held in Room 210, Weld
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Weld County Planning Commission
will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,
November 21, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. for the
purpose of considering an amendment to
the Town of Firestone's Urban Growth
Boundary to reflect a smaller area.
Approval of the request may create a
vested property right pursuant to Colorado
Law.
CASE NUMBER: Ord-195A
APPLICANT: Town of Firestone
PLANNER: Anne Best Johnson
TYPE AND INTENSITY OF PROPOSED
USE: Amendment to the Town of
Firestone's Urban Growth Boundary to
reflect a smaller area.
The public hearing will be held in Room
210, Weld County Planning Department,
1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado.
Comments or objections related to the
above request should be submitted in
writing to the Weld County Department of
Planning Services, 1555 N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado 80631, before the
above date or presented at the public
hearing on November 21, 2000.
Copies of the application are available
for public inspection in the Department of
Planning Services, 1555 N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado 80631. Please call
Trisha Swanson at (970) 353-6100, Ext.
3540, or Fax # (970) 304-6498, prior to
the day of the hearing so that reasonable
accommodations can be made if, in
accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, you require special
accommodations in order to participate in
this hearing as a result of a disability.
Cristie Nicklas, Chair
Weld County Planning Commission
To be published in the South Weld Sun.
To be published one (1) time by
November 2, 2000.
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sworn, states that it is publisher of the
South Weld Sun, a weekly newspaper
published in Keenesburg in said County
and State; that said newspaper has a
general circulation in said County and has . REAPING
been continuously and uninterruptedly
published therein, during a period of at TM Weld County
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least fifty-two consecutive weeks prior to ,,,,P1 d
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the first publication of the annexed notice; Tuesday, Noverteer 21,
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Weld County Planning Commission
will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,
November 21, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. for the
purpose of considering an amendment to
Ordinance 191. Approval of the request
may create a vested property right
pursuant to Colorado Law.
CASE NUMBER: Ordinance 191-F
APPLICANT: Weld County
PLANNER:Anne Best Johnson
TYPE AND INTENSITY OF PROPOSED
USE: Amendments to the Mixed Use
Development (MUD) Plan. Substantial
Changes shall include amendments to
MUD Policy 2.8, Section 2.3, Section 2.4
to cover substantial changes to the Open
Space and Maximum Lot Coverage
requirements, including a land dedication
or cash-in-lieu option. Amend Section
2.7.3 regarding Structural Road
Improvements.
The public hearing will be held in Room
210, Weld County Planning Department,
1555 N. 17th Avenue,Greeley, Colorado.
Comments or objections related to the
above request should be submitted in
writing to the Weld County Department of
Planning Services, 1555 N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado 80631, before the
above date or presented at the public
hearing on November 21, 2000.
Copies of the application are available
for public inspection in the Department of
Planning Services, 1555 N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado 80631. Please call
Trisha Swanson at (970) 353-6100, Ext.
3540, or Fax # (970) 304-6498, prior to
the day of the hearing so that reasonable
accommodations can be made if, in
accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, you require special
accommodations in order to participate in
this hearing as a result of a disability.
Cristie Nicklas, Chair
Weld County Planning Commission
To be published in the South Weld Sun.
To be published one (1) time by
November 2, 2000.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Weld County Planning Commission
will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,
November 7, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. for the
purpose of considering Amendments to
the Planned Unit Development
Ordinance. Substantial Changes shall
include additions to the Definition
Section, Cluster PUD procedure, and
Public Water and Sewage Disposal
additions. Other amendments include
document-wide renumbering, spelling
corrections, type face, and alignment for
consistency. Approval of the request may
create a vested property right pursuant to
Colorado Law.
CASE NUMBER: Ordinance 197-A
APPLICANT: Weld County
PLANNER: Anne Best Johnson
TYPE AND INTENSITY OF PROPOSED
USE: Amendments to the Planned Unit
Development Ordinance. Substantial
Changes shall include additions to the
Definition Section, Cluster PUD
procedure, and Public Water and
Sewage Disposal additions. Other
amendments include document-wide
renumbering, spelling corrections, type
face, and alignment for consistency.
The public hearing will be held in Room
210, Weld County Planning Department,
1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley,Colorado.
Comments or objections related to the
above request should be submitted in
writing to the Weld County Department of
Planning Services, 1555 N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado 80631, before the
above date or presented at the public
hearing on November 7, 2000.
Copies of the application are available
for public inspection in the Department of
Planning Services, 1555 N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado 80631. Please call
Trisha Swanson at (970) 353-6100, Ext.
3540, or Fax # (970) 304-6498, prior to
the day of the hearing so that reasonable
accommodations can be made if, in
accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, you require special
accommodations in order to participate in
this hearing as a result of a disability.
Cristie Nicklas, Chair EXHIBIT
Weld County Planning Commission
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To be published one (1) time by October O
19, 2000.
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Publishing Company LLC, being duly
sworn, states that it is publisher of the
South Weld Sun, a weekly newspaper
published in Keenesburg in said County
and State; that said newspaper has a NOTICE OF PUBLIC
general circulation in said County and has HEARING
been continuously and uninterruptedly The Weld County Planning
published therein, during a period of at Commission will bold a public
least fifty-two consecutive weeks prior to hearing on Tuesday,
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the first publication of the annexed notice; Pm. for the purpose of
that said newspaper is a newspaper comideting Amendments to
within the meaning of the act of the thePlanned Unit Development
Ordinance. Substantial
General Assembly of the State of Clumgasshallncludeadditions
Colorado,entitled An Act to regulate the to the Definition Section.
Println of le al notices and Cluster PUD procedure,and
9 l 9 Public Water and Sewage
advertisements," and amendments Disposal additions. Other
thereto; that the notice of which the amendments include
document-wide renumbering.
annexed is a printed copy taken from said spelling corrections,typeface,
newspaper, was published in said and alignment for consistency
newspaper, and in the regular and entire Approval of the request may
create a vested property right
issue of every number thereof, once a pursuant to Colorado Law
week for I successive weeks; that said CASE NUMBER Ordinance
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notice was so published in said ALAPN WeldCounty
newspaper proper and no in any PLANNER Anne Best
supplement thereof, and that the first Johnson
TYPE AND INTENSITY OF
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2000 and t e last on t e day of Unit Development Ordinance
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day of , 1555 N 17Greeley th Avenue,
Conanems
or objections related to the
above request should be
submitted in writing to the
Notary is Wrld Cmmty Department of
Planning Services, 1555 N
my co sslon expires: D/—v ZV—eye 17th Avenue Greeley,
Colorado 80631,before the
abosa date or presented at the
public hearing on November 7,
2000.
' Copies of the application are
available for public inspection
in the Department of Planning
Services. 1555-N. 17th
Avenue. Greeley, Colorado
80631 Please call Trisha
Swanson at(970)353-6100,
Ext.3540,or Fax#(970)304-
' 6498,pane to the day of the
hearing so that reasonable
acconi nodatiom can be made
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Cristie Nickles,Chair U
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by October 19.2000.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Weld County Planning Commission
will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,
November 7, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. for the
purpose of considering Amendments to
the Zoning Ordinance. Substantial
Changes shall include additions to the
Definition Section, Modifications to the
requirements for Mobile Homes,
Modifications to Section 42 on Signs,
amendments at the request of Public
Works, and amendments to section
regarding Flood Hazard Development.
Other amendments include document-
wide renumbering, spelling corrections,
type face, alignment, and consistency
with current practice. Approval of the
request may create a vested property right
pursuant to Colorado Law.
CASE NUMBER: Ordinance 89-LL
APPLICANT: Weld County
PLANNER: Anne Best Johnson
TYPE AND INTENSITY OF PROPOSED
USE: Amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance. Substantial Changes shall
include additions to the Definition
Section, Modifications to the
requirements for Mobile Homes,
Modifications to Section 42 on Signs,
amendments at the request of Public
Works, and amendments to section
regarding Flood Hazard Development.
Other amendments include document-
wide renumbering, spelling corrections,
type face, alignment, and consistency
with current practice.
The public hearing will be held in Room
210, Weld County Planning Department,
1555 N. 17th Avenue,Greeley, Colorado.
Comments or objections related to the
above request should be submitted in
writing to the Weld County Department of
Planning Services, 1555 N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado 80631, before the
above date or presented at the public
hearing on November 7, 2000.
Copies of the application are available
for public inspection in the Department of
Planning Services, 1555 N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado 80631. Please call
Trisha Swanson at (970) 353-6100, Ext.
3540, or Fax # (970) 304-6498, prior to
the day of the hearing so that reasonable
accommodations can be made if, in
accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, you require special
accommodations in order to participate in
this hearing as a result of a disability. r p,R r !!r irA v r nr
Cristie Nicklas, Chair
Weld County Planning Commission
To be published in the South Weld Sun. ' / �m
To be published one (1) time by October
19, 2000. I07(6/V�/
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Weld County Planning Commission
will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,
November 7, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. for the
purpose of considering an ordinance
change for the document described
below. Approval of the request may
create a vested property right pursuant to
Colorado Law.
CASE NUMBER: Ordinance 173-F
APPLICANT: Weld County
PLANNER: Anne Best Johnson
TYPE AND INTENSITY OF PROPOSED
USE: Amendments to the Subdivision
Ordinance. Substantial Changes shall
include additions to the Definition
Section; Amendments at the request of
the Department of Public Works;
Amendments to Section 4, 7, and 11 for
consistency with other Weld County
Planning Ordinances and current policy;
Section 8 amendments for clarification on
what information is required for the
Resubdivision process; and Sections 4
and 6 on Vested Property Rights. Other
amendments include document-wide
renumbering, spelling corrections, type
face, and alignment; and consistency
between all Weld County Planning
Ordinances and current policy.
The public hearing will be held in Room
210, Weld County Planning Department,
1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado.
Comments or objections related to the
above request should be submitted in
writing to the Weld County Department of
Planning Services, 1555 N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado 80631, before the
above date or presented at the public
hearing on November 7, 2000.
Copies of the application are available
for public inspection in the Department of
Planning Services, 1555 N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado 80631. Please call
Trisha Swanson at (970) 353-6100, Ext.
3540, or Fax # (970) 304-6498, prior to
the day of the hearing so that reasonable Tr——
accommodations can be made if, in
accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, you require special
accommodations in order to participate in
this hearing as a result of a disability.
Cristie Nicklas, Chair
Weld Cob iPlanning So South
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STATE OF COLORADO) NOTICE 0FR PUBLIC
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COUNTY OF WELD ) The Weld County
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Ruth Pelton-Roby, as manager of Pelton Tuesday, November Mk
Publishing Company LLC, being duly 2000,at 1:30 p.m.for the
sworn, states that it is publisher of the purpose ofchange naiefr an
South Weld Sun, a weekly newspaper ordinance be the
Oocurnentdesorilledbelow.
published in Keenesburg in said County Approval of the request
and State; that said newspaper has a maypr create a vested
general circulation in said Coty and has Coloradoy law.t pursuant to
been continuously and uninterruptedly CASE NUMBER
Ordinance 173-F
published therein, during a period of at APPLICANT Weld County
least fifty-two consecutive weeks prior to PLANNER: Anne Best
the first publication of the annexed notice; J PYPEA
INTENSITY
that said newspaper is a newspaper AROPOdOSE USE
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within the meaning of the act of the Amendments to the
General Assembly of the State of Subdivision
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printing of legal notices and Amendments
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thereto; that the notice of which the Works, Amendments to
annexed is a printed copy taken from said consist 4,
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newspaper, was published in said wale County Planning
newspaper, and in the regular and entire Ordinances and current
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issue of every number thereof, once a Section amendments for
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notice was so published in said information is required for
thss.
newspaper proper and no in any and Resubdivision s 4 6 on
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supplement thereof, and that the first Ote Property Rights.
publication of said notic s a id, Other amendments, dole
was on the iT day of 1d1•t� / document-wide
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2000 and the last on e _ day of alignment, type e and
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Colorado. Comments or
objections related to the
Subscribed and Om t before me this above request should be
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day of
Weld County Department
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my corn ion Expires: 11:Qy hearing on November 7,
2000.
Copies of the application
are available fa public
inspection in the
Department of Planning
Services, 1555 N. 17th
Avenue,Greeley.Colorado
80631. Please call Trisha
Swanson at (970) 353-
6100, Ext.3590,or Fax it
(970)3096998,prior to the
' day of the hearing so that
reasonable
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!e'd Counly Planning Dept. mmade if,nacac'codace with
the Americans with
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OCT 5 0 order to participate in this
hearing as a result of a
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pq��,i Weld County Planning
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To be published in the
South Weld Sun.
To be published one (1)
time by October 19,2000.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Weld County Planning Commission
will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,
October 17, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. for the
purpose of considering Amendments to
the Mixed Use Development(MUD)Plan
to encompass the removal of Section 3
and Figure 2.10 from the MUD Plan,
Ordinance 191.. Approval of the request
may create a vested property right
pursuant to Colorado Law.
CASE NUMBER: Ordinance 191-F
APPLICANT: Weld County
PLANNER: Anne Best Johnson
TYPE AND INTENSITY OF PROPOSED
USE: Amendments to the Mixed Use
Development(MUD)Plan to encompass
the removal of Section 3 and Figure 2.10
from the MUD Plan, Ordinance 191.
The public hearing will be held in Room
210, Weld County Planning Department,
1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado.
Comments or objections related to the
above request should be submitted in
writing to the Weld County Department of
Planning Services, 1555 N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado 80631, before the
above date or presented at the public
hearing on October 17, 2000.
Copies of the application are available
for public inspection in the Department of
Planning Services, 1555 N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado 80631. Please call
Trisha Swanson at (970) 353-6100, Ext.
3540, or Fax # (970) 304-6498, prior to
the day of the hearing so that reasonable
accommodations can be made if, in
accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, you require special
accommodations in order to participate in
this hearing as a result of a disability.
Cristie Nicklas, Chair
Weld County Planning Commission
To be published in the South Weld Sun.
To be published one (1) time by
September 28, 2000.
E-MAILED;FAXED
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sworn, states that it is publisher of the The Weld Carty
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published in Keenesburg in said County hold'public hearing on
and State; that said news paper has a Tuesday, October 17
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general circulation in said County and has Purpose of considering
been continuously and uninterruptedly Amendments to the Mixed
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published therein, during a period of at Pan q encompass the
least fifty-two consecutive weeks prior to *hovel of seouon'3 arm
the first publication of the annexed notice; Figure 210 from the MUD
Men, Ordinance 191..
that sand newspaper is a newspaper Approve or the request
within the meaning of the act of the may create a vested
General Assembly of the State of property riBb pursuant to
Colorado Law.
Colorado,entitled An Act to regulate the CASE NUMBER:
printing of legal notices and Ontario 191-F
advertisements," and amendments APPLICANT:-Weld ER: Nate County
thereto; that the notice of which the Jo ns„PLANNER: Anne Best annexed is a printed copy taken from said TYPE AND INTENSITY OF
newspaper, was published in said PROPOSED
RAn.o m Eto the uMixed
newspaper, and in the regular and entire use Devlopnt (MUD)
issue of every number thereof, once a ''n to encompass the
removal of Section 3 and
week for / successive weeks; that said Figue 2.10-from the MUD
notice was so published in said mom Ordisooe191.
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