HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260263 Notice of Final Reading of Ordinance
Pursuant to the Weld County Home Rule Charter, Ordinance Number 2026-03 was
introduced on first reading on February 9, 2026, and a public hearing and second reading
was held on February 25, 2026. A public hearing and final reading was completed on
March 11, 2026, with changes being made as listed below, and on motion duly made and
seconded, was adopted. The effective date of said Ordinance is listed below.
Any backup material, exhibits 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 within the Weld County Administration Building,
1150 0 Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
Monday thru Friday, or may be accessed through the Weld County website
(www.weld.gov). Email messages sent to an individual Commissioner may not be
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Ordinance No. 2026-03
Ordinance Title: In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting, with Amendments,
Chapter 2 Administration of the Weld County Code
Effective Date: March 19, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Dated: March 12, 2026
Published: March 14, 2026, in the Greeley Tribune
Changes Made to Code Ordinance #2026-03 on Final Reading
Delete Sec. 2-16-120. Adoption of 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code with
amendments.
Notice of Final Reading of Ordinance
Pursuant to the:Weld County Home Rule Charter, Ordinance
Number 2026.03 Was Introduced on first reading on'February.9,
2026,and a ppublic hearing and second reading was-held on Feb-.
ruary 25 2026.A FFubllc hearing and fmal;reading was completed Prairie Mountain Media LLC
on March li,2026,with than es being:made as listed below; ,
and on:motion duly made and Seconded,was adopted.The of-,
fective:date of sold Ordinance is listed lielow.Any backup mate=
rial,exhibits or information prevl�usly submitted to the Board:of
County-commissioners concerning this matter maybe examined PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
in the office of the Clerk to the Board•of County Commissioners;
located within the Weld County Administration Building,use 0
County of Weld
Street,Greeley,Colorado 80633,between the hours aces f 8:00 a,m,
and 5:00 p.m.,Monday thru Friay or may be accessed through State Of COlOradO
the Weid County website(www weld.gov>.Email messages sent.
to an individuai Commissioner may hot be included in the case
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Ordinance No.2026 03
Ordinance Title:In-the Matter:of Repealing and Reenacting,with
Amendments, Chapter 2 Administration of the Weid County The undersigned, Agent ,being first duly sworn
Code
Effective pate March 19,2026 under oath,states and affirms as follows:
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County,Colorado
Dated:March 12 2026 1. He/she Is the legal Advertising Reviewer of
Published march 14,2026,in the Greeley Tribune 2160334
Changes Made to Code Ordinance#2026.03enFinalReading '',, Prairie Mountain Media LLC,publisher of the
Greeley Tribune.
DeteteSeu 246 120.Adoption of 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resfh 2. The Greeley Tribune Is a newspaper
tenet'Code with amendments
of general circulation that has been published
continuously and without interruption for at least
fifty-two weeks In Weld County and
meets the legal requisites for a legal newspaper
under Colo.Rev.Stat.24-70-103.
3. The notice that Is attached hereto Is a true copy,
published in the Gree/et'Tribune
in Weld County on the following date(s):
Mar 14.2026
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Notice of Second Reading of Ordinance
Pursuant to the Weld County Home Rule Charter, Ordinance Number 2026-03 was
introduced on first reading on February 9, 2026, and a public hearing and second reading
was held on February 25, 2026, with. A public hearing and third reading is scheduled to
be held in the Chambers of the Board, located within the Weld County Administration
Building, 1150 0 Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, on March 11 , 2026. All persons in any
manner interested in the reading of said Ordinance are requested to attend and may be
heard.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are
required in order for you to participate in this hearing, please contact the Clerk to the
Board's Office at (970) 400-4225 prior to the day of the hearing.
Any backup material, exhibits 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 within the Weld County Administration Building,
1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
Monday thru Friday, or may be accessed through the Weld County website
(www.weld.gov). Email messages sent to an individual Commissioner may not be
included in the case file. To ensure inclusion of your email correspondence into the
case file, please send a copy to egesick(weld.gov.
Ordinance No. 2026-03
Ordinance Title: In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting, with Amendments,
Chapter 2 Administration of the Weld County Code
Date of Next Reading: March 11 , 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Dated: February 26, 2026
Published: February 28, 2026, in the Greeley Tribune
Changes Made to Code Ordinance #2026-03 on Second Reading
Add and Amend Sec. 2-16-40. OEM Responsibilities, to read as follows:
OEM is responsible for coordinating preparedness and management activity related
to DISASTERS and major EMERGENCIES within Weld County and shall, in conformity
with the rules and regulations provided hereinafter, perform the following:
A. Develop, revise, and exercise the Weld County Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan and its annexes in coordination with other municipalities and
special districts.
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B. Manage the EOC to provide a coordinated response by Weld County to
DISASTERS and other EMERGENCIES.
C. Cooperate in activities with municipal and private agencies' emergency
management programs.
D. Sponsor and deliver instruction and training to Weld County personnel, privately
owned, or operated logistic support groups to secure unity, balance, and
coordination in the emergency management program.
Notice of Second Reading of Ordinance
Pursuant to the Weld County Home Rule Charter, Ordinance
Number 2026-03 was introduced on first reading on February 9,
2026,and a public hearing and second reading was held on Feb-
ruary 25,2026,with.A public hearing and third reading is sched- Prairie Mountain Media LLC
uled to be held in the Chambers of the Board,located within the r
Weld County Administration Building, 1150 0 Street. Greeley,
Colorado 80631,on March 11,2026.All persons in any manner in-
terested in the reading of said Ordinance are requested to at-
tend and may be heard.In accordance with the Americans with PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
Disabilities Act,if special accommodations are required In order
for you to participate in this hearing,please contact the Clerk to County of Weld
the Board's Office at(970)400-4225 prior to the day of the hear-
ing. Any backup material, exhibits or Information previously State of Colorado
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 within the Weld County
Administration Building,1150 0 Street,Greeley,Colorado 80631,
between the hours of 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m.,Monday thru Fri-
day, or may be accessed through the Weld County website
(www.weld.goy).Email messages sent to an individual Commis- The undersigned, Agent ,being first duly sworn
sioner may not be included in the case file.To ensure inclusion
of your email correspondence into the case file,please send a under oath,states and affirms as follows:
copy to egesick@weld.goy.
Ordinance No.2026-03
Ordinance Title:In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting,with 1. He/she is the legal Advertising Reviewer of
Amendments, Chapter 2 Administration of the Weld County
Code Prairie Mountain Media LLC,publisher of the
Date of Next Reading:March 11,2026,at 9:00 a.m.
Board of County Commissioners Greeley Tribune.
Weld County,Colorado 2. The Greeley Tribune is a newspaper
Dated:February 26,2026
Published:February 28,2026,in the Greeley Tribune-2158258 of general circulation that has been published
Changes Made to Code Ordinance#2026-03 on Second Reading continuously and without interruption for at least
Add and Amend Sec.2-16-40.OEM Responsibilities,to read as fifty-two weeks in Weld County and
follows: meets the legal requisites for a legal newspaper
OEM is responsible for coordinating preparedness and man-
agement activity related to DISASTERS and major EMERGENCIES under Colo.Rev.Stat.24-70-103.
within Weld County and shall,In conformity with the rules and 3. The notice that Is attached hereto is a true copy,
regulations provided hereinafter,perform the following:
A. Develop, revise, and exercise the Weld County published in the Greeley Tribune
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and its
annexes in coordination with other municipalities and in Weld County on the following date(s):
special districts.
B. Manage the EOC to provide a coordinated response by
Weld County to DISASTERS and other EMERGENCIES. Feb 28,2026
C. Cooperate in activities with municipal and private
agencies'emergency management programs.
D. Sponsor and deliver instruction and training to Weld
County personnel, privately owned, or operated logistic
support groups to secure unity,balance,and coordination
in the emergency management program.
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SHAYLA NAJERA
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF COLORADO
NOTARY ID 20174031965
(SEAL) MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JULY 31,2029
Account: 1099690
Ad Number: 2158258
Fee: 527.50
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Notice of First Reading of Ordinance
Pursuant to the Weld County Home Rule Charter, Ordinance Number 2026-03 published
below, was introduced and, on motion duly made and seconded, approved upon first
reading on February 9, 2026. A public hearing and second reading is scheduled to be
held in the Chambers of the Board, located within the Weld County Administration
Building, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, on February 25, 2026. All persons in
any manner interested in the reading of said Ordinance are requested to attend and may
be heard.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are
required in order for you to participate in this hearing, please contact the Clerk to the
Board's Office at (970) 400-4225 prior to the day of the hearing.
Any backup material, exhibits 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 within the Weld County Administration Building,
1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
Monday thru Friday, or may be accessed through the Weld County website
(www.weld.qov). Email messages sent to an individual Commissioner may not be
included in the case file. To ensure inclusion of your email correspondence into the
case file, please send a copy to eqesickweld.qov.
Ordinance No. 2026-03
Ordinance Title: In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting, with Amendments,
Chapter 2 Administration of the Weld County Code
Date of Next Reading: February 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Dated: February 11, 2026
Published: February 13, 2026, in the Greeley Tribune
Ordinance Language:
Weld County Code Ordinance 2026-03
In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 2
Administration 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 Weld County, 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
2026-0263
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 follows.
Chapter 2
Administration
ARTICLE XVI Emergency Management
Amend Sec. 2-16-10. Definitions, as follows:
For the purposes of this Article, certain terms or words used herein shall be interpreted
as defined in this Section. The following specific words and phrases, when appearing in
this Chapter in uppercase letters, shall have the meanings stated in this Section:
DISASTER means a severe or prolonged incident which threatens life, property,
environment, or critical systems.
EMERGENCY means an incident, natural or human caused, that requires responsive
actions to protect life, property, environment, or critical systems.
EMERGENCY EPIDEMIC means cases of an illness or condition, communicable or
noncommunicable, caused by bioterrorism, pandemic influenza, or novel and highly fatal
infectious agents or biological toxins.
Insert the following after EOC:
MITIGATION means the sustained action to reduce or eliminate risk to people and
property from hazards and their effects.
Insert the following after OEM:
PANDEMIC INFLUENZA means a widespread epidemic of influenza caused by a
highly virulent strain of the influenza virus.
Insert the following after PIO:
PREPAREDNESS means a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training,
equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action.
PREVENTION means preventing human-caused hazards, from potential natural
DISASTERS or terrorist attacks.
RECOVERY means the short, intermediate, and long-term actions taken to restore
community functions, services, vital resources, facilities, programs, continuity of local
government services and functions, and infrastructure to the affected area.
RESPONSE means the actions taken directly following the onset of an EMERGENCY
or DISASTER to provide immediate assistance to maintain life, improve health, and
protect property.
Amend Sec. 2-16-20. Statement of purpose and authorization.
EMERGENCIES and DISASTERS can occur at any time within Weld County and any
of its municipalities. Local government has the primary responsibility for managing
EMERGENCY and DISASTER management activities that reduce or eliminate hazardous
events. This includes PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, and RECOVERY efforts for
significant EMERGENCIES and DISASTERS. All areas of Weld County are at risk for
three (3) types of DISASTERS:
A. Natural DISASTERS. Weld County is at risk from tornadoes, floods, severe storms
(e.g., snow, rain, and hail), EMERGENCY EPIDEMIC, PANDEMIC INFLUENZA,
urban and wildland fires, and drought.
B. Technological DISASTERS. Weld County is at risk for technological DISASTERS
such as power failures, dam failures, hazardous materials incidents along
transportation routes or industrial areas, civil unrest, major air and ground
transportation accidents and attacks by a foreign enemy or terrorist organization
in the form of chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons.
C. Man-made DISASTERS. Possible man-made DISASTERS which could create an
emergency response include transportation incidents involving hazardous
substances, major air and ground transportation accidents, civil disturbances,
terrorists, or bomb threats and conventional, nuclear, biological, or chemical
attacks.
In recognition of the risks such as DISASTERS pose to life and property, the Board of
Weld County Commissioners had established the Office of Emergency Management
(OEM), in accordance with C.R.S. §24-33.5-707, and has appointed a DIRECTOR.
Amend Sec. 2-16-30. Delegation of authority.
As directed by C.R.S §24-33.5-707, the Board of Weld County Commissioners directs
and authorizes the DIRECTOR to provide and coordinate EMERGENCY and DISASTER,
PREVENTION, PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, RECOVERY AND MITIGATION
services within unincorporated Weld County and among the various municipalities within
Weld County. The DIRECTOR is responsible for planning and coordinating local
EMERGENCY and DISASTER services. Additionally, the DIRECTOR is tasked with
preparing and maintaining a current local comprehensive emergency plan and distributing
a clear and complete written statement of the EMERGENCY responsibilities of all local
agencies and officials and of the EMERGENCY and DISASTER response chain of
command to all appropriate officials. The DIRECTOR is further authorized to act as the
coordinating official with the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management.
The DIRECTOR shall chair the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) as
approved by the Colorado Emergency Planning Commission.
In accordance with the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
(EPCRA), 42 U.S.C. §11022 (Section 301-304, 312), the DIRECTOR, acting as Chair of
the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), shall ensure the collection,
maintenance, and availability of Tier II hazardous chemical inventory reports submitted
by facilities within Weld County. These reports shall be used to support emergency
planning, response, and public information consistent with federal and state law.
Per C.R.S. §29-22-102, the Weld County Board of County Commissioners has
designated the DIRECTOR as the Designated Emergency Response Authority (DERA)
for all unincorporated Weld County.
The DIRECTOR of OEM shall assign other staff members, both salaried and
volunteer, and delegate such powers and duties within the means at his/her disposal as
he/she sees proper. The scope of the activities of OEM shall be in accordance with the
national standard of emergency management in the areas of PREPAREDNESS,
PREVENTION, RESPONSE, RECOVERY, and MITIGATION.
The DIRECTOR of OEM is authorized to order an Incident Management Team (IMT)
to provide a command-and-control infrastructure in order to manage the operational,
logistical, informational, planning, fiscal, community, political, and safety issues
associated with complex incidents.
Add Sec. 2-16-40. OEM Responsibilities.
OEM is responsible for coordinating preparedness and management activity related
to DISASTERS and major EMERGENCIES within Weld County and shall, in conformity
with the rules and regulations provided hereinafter, perform the following:
(1) Develop, revise, and exercise the Weld County Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan and its annexes in coordination with other municipalities and
special districts.
(2) Manage the EOC to provide a coordinated response by Weld County to
DISASTERS and other EMERGENCIES.
(3) Coordinate and collaborate in activities with municipal and private agencies'
emergency management programs.
(4) Sponsor and deliver instruction and training to Weld County personnel, privately
owned, or operated logistic support groups to secure unity, balance, and
coordination in the emergency management program.
Amend Sec. 2-16-50. Weld County Emergency Operations Center activation and
operation.
The Board of Weld County Commissioners directs and authorizes the DIRECTOR to
activate the EOC during EMERGENCIES OR DISASTERS to assist with RESPONSE
and RECOVERY efforts. Activation and operation of the EOC will be in accordance with
National Incident Management System principles. The DIRECTOR is authorized to
engage both Weld County and external personnel, as necessary, to operate the EOC to
the level needed to support EMERGENCY, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY efforts.
Resource ordering through the EOC will follow EOC ordering procedures determined by
the DIRECTOR. Resources ordered through the EOC must be approved by the
DIRECTOR, the Weld County Finance Officer, and the Weld County Controller, or the
Director of Administration, in coordination with the designated Finance and Logistics
Section Coordinators.
Add Sec. 2-16-60. Disaster and Emergency Declaration.
The DIRECTOR of OEM will inform and update the Board of Weld County Commissioners
on the status of EMERGENCIES and DISASTERS and, when needed, will recommend
the Board of Weld County Commissioners declare a local DISASTER or EMERGENCY.
Amend Sec. 2-16-70. Contracts.
Upon the activation of the EOC, those contracts necessary for the support of EOC
and incident command operations shall be approved by the DIRECTOR, the Weld
Finance Officer, and the Weld County Controller or the Director of Administration, only if
they are within the limits of such contract approval authority delegated to him or her by
resolution of the Board of County Commissioners, as authorized in Sec. 5-4-80.
Contracts shall be approved and executed pursuant to the procedures and requirements
set forth in Sec. 2-1-40.
Amend Sec. 2-16-80. Purchasing rules.
Upon the activation of the EOC, all purchasing rules set forth in Chapter 5, Article IV,
Section 10 of this Code shall be followed. The DIRECTOR, the Weld Finance Officer, and
the Weld County Controller or the Director of Administration, shall have the authority to
approve any purchases that are necessary in order to continue EOC and incident
command operations.
Amend Sec. 2-16-90. Press releases.
All press releases concerning issues regarding emergencies or disasters will be
coordinated with the OEM and the PIO. Inquiries for information about the response to an
emergency or disaster and the activation of the EOC shall be referred to the PIO for
response.
Amend Sec. 2-16-100. Reassignment of duties upon EOC activation.
Upon EOC activation, the DIRECTOR may temporarily reassign any County
personnel, as a condition of employment, to facilitate the operation of the EOC and to
support incident command operations.
Amend Sec. 2-16-110. Emergency and disaster review and after-action report.
Upon deactivation of the EOC after an EMERGENCY or DISASTER, the DIRECTOR
shall be responsible for reviewing the incident and submitting an after-action report to the
Board of County Commissioners.
Add Sec. 2-16-120. Adoption of 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code with
amendments.
Pursuant to the requirements of C.R.S. §24-33.5-1237(2)(a), the Board of Weld
County Commissioners hereby adopts the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code ("the
Code"), found at:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bhSESWE9pei6MMsv52VeGtC WBgD7bVA/view,
for the unincorporated area of Weld County not within fire district boundaries, with the
following amendments:
A. Delete the entirety of Part 2 of Chapter 1.
B. Delete the entirety of Appendix C.
Because the Board does not have rules and regulations or a cooperative agreement in
place for the enforcement of the Code in the unincorporated area of Weld County not
within fire district boundaries, the Board will request support from the State of Colorado
Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Prevention and Control ("the Division"), to
conduct inspections and enforce the Code in the area to which it applies, pursuant to the
Division's procedures set forth in C.R.S. §24-33.5-1213, as authorized by C.R.S.
§24-33.5-1237(2)(d).
Be it further ordained by the Board that the Clerk to the Board be, and hereby is, directed
to arrange for Municode to supplement the Weld County Code with the amendments
contained herein, to coincide with chapters, articles, divisions, sections, and subsections
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 subsections 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.
Prairie Mountain Media, LLC
Notice of First Reading of Ordinance
Pursuant to the Weld County Home Rule Charter, Ordinance PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
Number 2026-03 published below, was introduced and, on mo- County of Weld
tion dulyy made and seconded, approved upon first reading on
is
uled to beheld in the Chambers of the Board,l cattedgwiith nhthe State of Colorado
Weld County Administration Building, 1150 0 Street, Greeley,
Colorado 80631,on February 25,2026.All persons in any manner
interested in the reading of said Ordinance are requested to at-
tend and may be heard. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,if special accommodations are required in order The undersigned, Ayent ,being first duly sworn
for you to participate in this hearing,please contact the Clerk to under oath,states and affirms as follows:
the Board's Office at(970)400-4225 prior to the day of the hear-
ing. Any backup material, exhibits or information previously 1. He/she is the legal Advertising Reviewer of
submitted to the Board of County Commissioners concerning Prairie Mountain Media LLC,publisher of the
this matter may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners,located within the Weld County Greeley Tribune.
Administration Building, 1150 0 Street,Greeley,Colorado 80631, 2. The Greeley Tribune is a newspaper
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Fri- of general circulation that has beeuptionn published
(www.weld.gov). Email messages sent to an individual Commis-
sioner may not be included in the case file.To ensure inclusion fifty-two weeks In Weld County and
of your email correspondence into the case file, please send a meets the legal requisites for a legal newspaper
copy to egesick@weld.gov.
Ordinance No.2026-03 under Colo.Rev.Stat.24-70-103.
Ordinance Title:In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting,with 3. The notice that is attached hereto is a true copy,
Amendments, Chapter 2 Administration of the Weld County Code
published in the Greeley Tribune
Date of Next Reading:February 25,2026,at 9:00 a.m. in Weld County on the following date(s):
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County,Colorado Feb 13.2026
Dated:February 11,2026
Published:February 13,2026,in the Greeley Tribune-2156089
Ordinance Lanuage:
Weld County Code Ordinance 2026-03
In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting, with Amend-
ment ,ChapterAdmind istration ordained bythe BoardoCnttyCommissioners Code
of
the County of Weld,State of Colorado: . (-)..„ 0,_,
Whereas,, th Board of County ory Commissioners ofe Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld
County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of ad- Signature
ministering the affairs of Weld County,Colorado,and
Whereas,the Board of County Commissioners, on Decem-
ber 28, 2000, adopted Weld County Code Ordinance 2000-1, en-
acting a comprehensive Code for the County of Weld, including Subscribed and swo n to me before me this
the codification of all previously adopted ordinances of a gener-
al and permanent nature enacted on or before said date of adop- 1 3day of ���. ,�Q
tion,and
the
clarification with regard to County
ocedurres,terms,and requieed of rion and
ements
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therein.
Now,therefore,be it ordained by the Board of County Com-
missioners 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 Notary Public
Chapters are revised to read as follows.
Chapter 2
Administration
ARTICLE XVI Emergency Management SHAYLA NAJERA
Amend Sec.2-16-10.Definitions,as follows: NOTARY PUBLIC
For the purposes of this Article, certain terms or words STATE OF COLORADO
used herein shall be interpreted as defined in this Section. The
following specific words and phrases, when appearing in this NOTARY E P ES1JU 31
Chapter in uppercase letters,shall have the meanings stated in (SEAL) MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JULY ,2029
this Section:
DISASTER means a severe or prolonged incident which
threatens life,property,environment,or critical systems.
EMERGENCY means an incident, natural or human caused, Account: 1099690
that requires responsive actions to protect life, property, envi- Ad Number: 2149.50
ronment,or critical systems. Fee: $19.50
tion,EMommumc bleDEorC noncommun oer
bioterrorism, pandemic influenza, or novel and highly fatal in-
fectious agents or biological toxins.
Insert the following after EOC:
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MITIGATION means the sustained action to reduce or elimi-
nate risk to people and property from hazards and their effects.
Insert the following after OEM:
PANDEMIC INFLUENZA means a widespread epidemic of in-
fluenza caused by a highly virulent strain of the influenza virus.
Insert the following after PIO:
PREPAREDNESS means a continuous cycle of planning,or-
ganizing,training,equipping,exercising, evaluating,and taking
corrective action.
PREVENTION means preventing human-caused hazards,
from potential natural DISASTERS or terrorist attacks.
RECOVERY means the short, intermediate, and long-term
actions taken to restore community functions,services,vital re-
sources, facilities, programs, continuity of local government
services and functions,and infrastructure to the affected area.
RESPONSE means the actions taken directly following the
onset of an EMERGENCY or DISASTER to provide immediate as-
sistance to maintain life,improve health,and protect property.
Amend Sec.2-16-20.Statement of purpose and authorization.
EMERGENCIES and DISASTERS can occur at any time within
Weld County and any of its municipalities.Local government has
the primary responsibility for managing EMERGENCY and DISAS-
TER management activities that reduce or eliminate hazardous
events. This includes PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, and RECOV-
ERY efforts for significant EMERGENCIES and DISASTERS. All
areas of Weld County are at risk for three (3) types of DISAS-
TERS:
A. Natural DISASTERS.Weld County is at risk from
tornadoes,floods,severe storms(e.g.,snow,rain,and
hail),EMERGENCY EPIDEMIC,PANDEMIC INFLUENZA,
urban and wildland fires,and drought.
B. Technological DISASTERS.Weld County is at risk for
technological DISASTERS such as power failures,dam
failures,hazardous materials incidents along trans-
portation routes or industrial areas,civil unrest,major
air and ground transportation accidents and attacks
by a foreign enemy or terrorist organization in the
form of chemical,biological,or nuclear weapons.
C. Man-made DISASTERS.Possible man-made
DISASTERS which could create an emergency
response include transportation incidents involving
hazardous substances, major air and ground transp-
ortation accidents,civil disturbances,terrorists,or
bomb threats and conventional,nuclear,biological,or
chemical attacks.
In recognition of the risks such as DISASTERS pose to life and
property,the Board of Weld County Commissioners had estab-
lished the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in accord-
ance with C.R.S.§24-33.5-707,and has appointed a DIRECTOR.
Amend Sec.2-16-30.Delegation of authority.
As directed by C.R.S§24-33.5-707,the Board of Weld Coun-
ty Commissioners directs and authorizes the DIRECTOR to pro-
vide and coordinate EMERGENCY and DISASTER, PREVENTION,
PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, RECOVERY AND MITIGATION serv-
ices within unincorporated Weld County and among the various
municipalities within Weld County.The DIRECTOR is responsible
for planning and coordinating local EMERGENCY and DISASTER
services. Additionally, the DIRECTOR is tasked with preparing
and maintaining a current local comprehensive emergency plan
and distributing a clear and complete written statement of the
EMERGENCY responsibilities of all local agencies and officials
and of the EMERGENCY and DISASTER response chain of com-
mand to all appropriate officials. The DIRECTOR is further au-
thorized to act as the coordinating official with the Colorado Di-
vision of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
The DIRECTOR shall chair the Local Emergency Planning
Committee (LEPC) as approved by the Colorado Emergency
Planning Commission.
In accordance with the Emergency Planning and Communi-
ty Right-to-Know Act(EPCRA),42 U.S.C.§11022(Section 301-304,
312), the DIRECTOR, acting as Chair of the Local Emergency
Planning Committee(LEPC),shall ensure the collection,mainte-
nance, and availability of Tier II hazardous chemical inventory
reports submitted by facilities within Weld County. These re-
ports shall be used to support emergency planning, response,
and public information consistent with federal and state law.
Per C.R.S. §29-22-102, the Weld County Board of County
Commissioners has designated the DIRECTOR as the Designated
Emergency Response Authority (DERA) for all unincorporated
Weld County.
The DIRECTOR of OEM shall assign other staff members,
both salaried and volunteer,and delegate such powers and du-
ties within the means at his/her disposal as he/she sees proper.
The scope of the activities of OEM shall be in accordance with
the national standard of emergency management in the areas of
PREPAREDNESS,PREVENTION,RESPONSE,RECOVERY,and MITI-
GATION.
The DIRECTOR of OEM is authorized to order an Incident
Management Team(IMT)to provide a command-and-control in-
frastructure in order to manage the operational,logistical,infor-
mational, planning, fiscal, community, political, and safety is-
sues associated with complex incidents.
Add Sec.2-16-40.OEM Responsibilities.
OEM is responsible for coordinating preparedness and man-
agement activity related to DISASTERS and major EMERGENCIES
within Weld County and shall, in conformity with the rules and
regulations provided hereinafter,perform the following:
(1) Develop,revise,and exercise the Weld County Com-
prehensive Emergency Management Plan and its
annexes in coordination with other municipalities and
special districts.
(2) Manage the EOC to provide a coordinated response by
Weld County to DISASTERS and other EMERGENCIES.
(3) Coordinate and collaborate in activities with mun-
icipal and private agencies'emergency management
programs.
(4) Sponsor and deliver instruction and training to Weld
County personnel,privately owned,or operated
logistic support groups to secure unity,balance,and
coordination in the emergency management program.
Amend Sec.2-16-SO.Weld County Emergency Operations Center
activation and operation.
The Board of Weld County Commissioners directs and au-
thorizes the DIRECTOR to activate the EOC during EMERGENCIES
OR DISASTERS to assist with RESPONSE and RECOVERY efforts.
Activation and operation of the EOC will be in accordance with
National Incident Management System principles. The DIREC-
TOR is authorized to engage both Weld County and external per-
sonnel,as necessary,to operate the EOC to the level needed to
support EMERGENCY, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY efforts. Re-
source ordering through the EOC will follow EOC ordering proce-
dures determined by the DIRECTOR.Resources ordered through
the EOC must be approved by the DIRECTOR,the Weld County
Finance Officer,and the Weld County Controller,or the Director
of Administration, in coordination with the designated Finance
and Logistics Section Coordinators.
Add Sec.2-16-60.Disaster and Emergency Declaration.
The DIRECTOR of OEM will inform and update the Board of
Weld County Commissioners on the status of EMERGENCIES and
DISASTERS and, when needed, will recommend the Board of
Weld County Commissioners declare a local DISASTER or EMER-
GENCY.
Amend Sec.2-16-70.Contracts.
Upon the activation of the EOC,those contracts necessary
for the support of EOC and incident command operations shall
be approved by the DIRECTOR,the Weld Finance Officer,and the
Weld County Controller or the Director of Administration,only if
they are within the limits of such contract approval authority
delegated to him or her by resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners,as authorized in Sec.5-4-80. Contracts shall be
approved and executed pursuant to the procedures and require-
ments set forth in Sec.2-1-40.
Amend Sec.2-16-80.Purchasing rules.
Upon the activation of the EOC, all purchasing rules set
forth in Chapter 5,Article IV,Section 10 of this Code shall be fol-
lowed. The DIRECTOR, the Weld Finance Officer, and the Weld
County Controller or the Director of Administration, shall have
the authority to approve any purchases that are necessary in or-
der to continue EOC and incident command operations.
Amend Sec.2-16-90.Press releases.
All press releases concerning issues regarding emergen-
cies or disasters will be coordinated with the OEM and the PIO.
Inquiries for information about the response to an emergency or
disaster and the activation of the EOC shall be referred to the
PIO for response.
Amend Sec.2-16-100.Reassignment of duties upon EOC activa-
tion.
Upon EOC activation,the DIRECTOR may temporarily reas-
sign any County personnel,as a condition of employment,to fa-
cilitate the operation of the EOC and to support incident com-
mand operations.
Amend Sec.2-16-110.Emergency and disaster review and after-
action report.
Upon deactivation of the EOC after an EMERGENCY or DIS-
ASTER,the DIRECTOR shall be responsible for reviewing the inci-
dent and submitting an after-action report to the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners.
Add Sec.2-16-120.Adoption of 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency
Code with amendments.
Pursuant to the requirements of C.R.S. §24-33.5-1237(2)(a),the
Board of Weld County Commissioners hereby adopts the 2025
Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code("the Code"),found at:
h t t p s • / / d r i v e g o o g l e
com/file/d/1bhSESWE9pei6MMsv52VeGtC WBqD7bVA/view,for
the unincorporated area of Weld County not within fire district
boundaries,with the following amendments:
A. Delete the entirety of Part 2 of Chapter 1.
B. Delete the entirety of Appendix C.
Because the Board does not have rules and regulations or a co-
operative agreement in place for the enforcement of the Code in
the unincorporated area of Weld County not within fire district
boundaries, the Board will request support from the State of
Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Preven-
tion and Control("the Division"),to conduct inspections and en-
force the Code in the area to which it applies,pursuant to the Di-
vision's procedures set forth in C.R.S. §24-33.5-1213, as author-
ized by C.R.S.§24 33.5-1237(2)(d).
Be it further ordained by the Board that the Clerk to the
Board be, and hereby is, directed to arrange for Municode to
supplement the Weld County Code with the amendments con-
tained herein,to coincide with chapters,articles,divisions,sec-
tions,and subsections as they currently exist within said Code;
and to resolve any inconsistencies regarding capitalization,
grammar,and numbering or placement of chapters,articles,di-
visions,sections,and subsections in said Code.
Be it further ordained by the Board,if any section,subsec-
tion,paragraph,sentence,clause,or phrase of this Ordinance is
for any reason held or decided to be unconstitutional,such deci-
sion shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions here-
of.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 ir-
respective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsec-
tions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be de-
clared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
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