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Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-11
In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 23 Zoning
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
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 Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code be, and hereby is,
repealed and re-enacted, with amendments, to read as follows.
Chapter 23
Zoning
ARTICLE I - General Provisions
Amend Sec. 23-1-90. - Definitions.
The following specific words and phrases, when appearing in this Chapter in uppercase
letters, shall have the meanings stated in this Section:
Amend AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE: Establishments principally engaged in
serving DAIRIES and FARMING, excluding LIVESTOCK CONFINEMENT OPERATIONS, MEAT
PROCESSING, ORGANIC FERTILIZER PRODUCTION/COMPOSTING FACILITIES,
TRANSLOADING facilities, and COMMERCIAL TRUCK WASHOUT FACILITIES; and including
but not limited to the following:
a. through h. - No change.
Delete i.
Reletter as appropriate. Remainder of Section — No change.
Amend COMMERCIAL SCHOOL: See the definition of SCHOOL below.
Delete COMMERCIAL VEHICLE.
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Amend CRITICAL FACILITY: A STRUCTURE or related infrastructure, but not the land upon
which it is situated, that, if flooded, may result in significant hazards to public health and safety or
interrupt essential services and operations for the COUNTY at any time before, during or after a
FLOOD. CRITICAL FACILITIES are classified under the following categories: (A) Essential
Services; (B) Hazardous Materials; (C) At -Risk Populations; and (D) Vital to Restoring Normal
Services.
a. and b. - No change.
c. At -Risk Populations CRITICAL FACILITIES.
1) At -risk population facilities include, but are not limited to:
a) and b) - No change.
c) PUBLIC SCHOOLS and PRIVATE SCHOOLS, including preschools, K 12
SCHOOLS and before- and after -school daycare serving twelve (12) or more
children.
d. and e. - No change.
Amend DERELICT MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOME: A MANUFACTURED HOME or
mobile home that is partially or totally damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, or other natural causes,
or is in a state of general dilapidation, deterioration, or decay resulting from lack of maintenance,
vandalism, or infestation with vermin or rodents. A MANUFACTURED HOME or mobile home
shall not be allowed to deteriorate to the condition of a DERELICT MANUFACTURED OR
MOBILE HOME. Any such DERELICT MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOME shall be returned
to and maintained in the condition as originally established on site and as inspected by the
Building Inspection Department, or it shall be removed from the site.
Amend FARMING: Any or all of the following:
a. The cultivation of land.
b. Growing, harvesting, drying, packing, sorting, blending, storing, or selling of crops, plants,
seeds, grain, flowers, or nursery stock grown by the owner and/or operator of the property,
and BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES related thereto.
c. Ranching and/or the raising of LIVESTOCK, including DAIRIES, and BUILDINGS and
STRUCTURES related thereto, but excluding LIVESTOCK CONFINEMENT
OPERATIONS.
d. Transporting crops, plants, seeds, grain, flowers, nursery stock, DAIRY products, manure,
or LIVESTOCK grown, produced, or raised on the premises to off -site facilities, but not
TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES principally engaged in hauling
products produced off -site.
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e. Selling of manure produced by LIVESTOCK owned by the owner and/or operator of the
property where the sale occurs.
f. Storing of feed for LIVESTOCK, whether grown on- or off -site.
g.
Parking of vehicles and storage of agricultural implements principally used for a., b., c., or
d. in this definition above, where such parking or storage occurs on the same LOT as
those activities, or on a LOT under identical ownership. Any limits in Article III of this
Chapter on the number of vehicles over a certain gross vehicle weight rating shall not
apply to FARMING.
Amend HOME BUSINESS: An ACCESSORY USE for the gainful employment of residents of
the LOT on which the HOME BUSINESS is located. HOME BUSINESSES are required to comply
with the limitations described in Article IV, Division 13, of this Chapter.
Delete HOME OCCUPATION.
Amend OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE: Establishments principally engaged in
serving the oil and gas industry, including but not limited to:
a. through d. — No change.
e. OUTDOOR STORAGE yards for oil and gas equipment, including pipe laydown yards and
parking/storage of drilling rigs, etc.
Delete f.
Amend SCHOOL: Includes the following categories:
a. COMMERCIAL SCHOOL: A SCHOOL established to provide on -site training of business,
trade, commercial, industrial, clerical, managerial, or artistic skills, such as a beauty
SCHOOL or driving SCHOOL. This definition applies to SCHOOLS that are owned and
operated privately for profit and that do not typically offer a complete educational
curriculum. This classification excludes establishments that provide training in an activity
that is not otherwise generally permitted in the zone district. Incidental instructional
services in conjunction with another primary USE, such as HOME BUSINESSES that do
not exceed the maximum number of students allowed under Section 23-4-990, shall not
be considered a COMMERCIAL SCHOOL.
b. PRIVATE SCHOOL: An independent or parochial primary or secondary educational
institution for students in kindergarten through twelfth (12th) grade or any portion thereof
that may or may not have attained nonprofit status, that does not receive state funding
through the Public School Finance Act of 2025, Article 54 of Title 22, C.R.S., that is
supported in whole or in part by tuition payments or private donations, and that satisfies
the compulsory SCHOOL attendance requirements of the School Attendance Law of
1963, Title 22, Article 33, C.R.S. This definition excludes CHILD CARE CENTERS.
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c. PUBLIC SCHOOL: A SCHOOL that receives funding from state and/or school district
taxes, including but not limited to PUBLIC charter schools; a SCHOOL recognized as
PUBLIC SCHOOL by the Colorado Department of Education; a PUBLIC college or
university; or extension classes of a PUBLIC SCHOOL, college, or university.
Amend SCREENED: Construction and maintenance of opaque privacy fences,
LANDSCAPED earth berms, or LANDSCAPING materials or other materials used with the
approval of the Department of Planning Services to lessen the noise, light, heat, or visual impacts
of a USE on ADJACENT LOTS. Where a USE or LOT is required to be SCREENED, any fencing
materials used for such SCREENING shall include metal, composite, vinyl, wood, or similar
materials, or a masonry wall. Chain link, with or without slats or windscreen privacy mesh, is not
acceptable SCREENING.
Amend SEMI -TRAILER: Any trailer that is designed to be used in conjunction with a semi -
truck tractor so that some part of the weight of the SEMI -TRAILER and that of its cargo load rests
upon, or is carried by, such semi -truck tractor and that is generally and commonly used to carry
and transport property over PUBLIC highways and STREETS/ROADS. SEMI -TRAILER does not
include RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
Insert TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES: Any of the following
COMMERCIAL establishments:
a. Commercial carrier USES where multiple SEMI -TRAILERS and semi -tractor trucks or
other heavy vehicles that require a commercial driver's license (CDL) to operate are
parked.
b. Facilities where multiple passenger transport buses, taxis, or other vehicles for
transporting paying customers are parked.
Amend VIOLATION: The failure of a USE, STRUCTURE, or other DEVELOPMENT to be
fully compliant with this Chapter.
All other definitions remain unchanged.
ARTICLE II - Procedures and Permits
Division 9 — Fees
Amend Sec. 23-2-920. - Investigation fee.
An additional investigation fee shall be added to the cost of the application when specific land,
USES, BUILDINGS, and STRUCTURES that require a permit or other approval by this Chapter
are located, moved, operated, or constructed prior to obtaining a permit or other required
approval. The investigation fee shall be fifty percent (50%) of the fee established for the required
application. The payment of such investigation fee shall not relieve any persons from fully
complying with the requirements of this Chapter, nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
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ARTICLE III - Zone Districts
Division 1 - A (Agricultural) Zone District
Amend Sec. 23-3-20. - Uses allowed by right outside of subdivisions and historic
townsites.
No BUILDING, STRUCTURE, or land shall be used and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall
hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged, or maintained in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District on LOTS outside of SUBDIVISIONS and HISTORIC TOWNSITES except for one (1) or
more of the following USES.
A. through G., no change.
Delete H.
Delete I.
Reletter as appropriate. No other changes to section.
Insert Sec. 23-3-25. - Uses allowed subject to site plan review outside of subdivisions and
historic townsites.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, and USES shall be allowed in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District on LOTS outside of SUBDIVISIONS and HISTORIC TOWNSITES following
approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter.
A. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Amend Sec. 23-3-30. - Accessory uses outside of subdivisions and historic townsites.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District on LOTS outside of SUBDIVISIONS and HISTORIC TOWNSITES so long as they
are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed USE:
A. through F. - No change.
G. Vehicle parking, subject to the following limitations.
1. No more than one (1) heavy motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than
twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds shall be parked on -site, not counting
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, unless the LOT is at least two and one half (2.5) acres.
2. On LOTS of at least two and one-half (2.5) acres, no more than two (2) heavy motor
vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than twenty-six thousand (26,000)
pounds shall be parked on -site, not counting RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
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3. No more than two (2) SEMI -TRAILERS shall be parked on -site, whether used for storage
or for transport.
4. Vehicles shall comply with all applicable regulations set forth in Section 23-4-55, Parking
of semi -trailers and heavy vehicles, of this Chapter.
Delete H.
Reletter as appropriate. No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-35. - Uses allowed by permit outside of subdivisions and historic
townsites.
No USE listed in this Section shall commence construction or operation in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District on LOTS outside of SUBDIVISIONS and HISTORIC TOWNSITES without prior
approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services or Department of Public
Health and Environment, as applicable. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED
BUILDING may be required to be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY and
ADJACENT LOTS in any zone district other than 1-3 as a condition of approval of the permit, as
determined by the Department of Planning Services.
A. through I. - No change.
Amend J. HOME BUSINESSES, subject to the limitations of Division 13 of Article IV of this
Chapter.
K. through T. - No change.
Insert new U. TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES permitted under Division 17
of Article IV of this Chapter.
Reletter as appropriate. No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-40. - Uses by special review outside of subdivisions and historic
townsites.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied,
operated and maintained on LOTS outside of SUBDIVISIONS and HISTORIC TOWNSITES in
the A (Agricultural) Zone District upon approval of a Special Review Permit in accordance with
the requirements and procedures set forth in Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter, or Article II,
Division 5, in the case of MAJOR FACILITIES OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OR PUBLIC AGENCIES.
A. through L. - No change.
Delete M.
N. through Z. - No change.
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Delete AA.
BB. through EE. - No change.
Delete FF.
GG. through JJ. - No change.
Insert new KK. TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES.
Reletter existing KK through MM as appropriate. No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-45. - Uses allowed by right in subdivisions and historic townsites.
No. BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used, and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall
hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District in SUBDIVISIONS or HISTORIC TOWNSITES except for one (1) or more of the following
USES:
A. through F. - No change.
Delete G.
Delete H.
Reletter as appropriate. No other changes to section.
Insert Sec. 23-3-47. - Uses allowed subject to site plan review in subdivisions and historic
townsites.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, and USES shall be allowed in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District on LOTS in SUBDIVISIONS and HISTORIC TOWNSITES following approval and
recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter.
A. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Amend Sec. 23-3-50. - Accessory uses in subdivisions and townsites.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District on LOTS in SUBDIVISIONS and HISTORIC TOWNSITES so long as they are clearly
incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed USE:
A. through F. - No change.
Amend G. Vehicle parking, subject to the following limitations.
1. No heavy motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than twenty six
thousand (26,000) pounds shall be parked on -site, not counting RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES, unless the LOT is at least one (1) acre.
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2. On LOTS of at least one (1) acre, one (1) heavy motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight
rating of more than twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds may be parked on -site, not
counting RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
3. No SEMI -TRAILERS shall be parked on LOTS of less than one (1) acre. On LOTS of at
least one (1) acre, one (1) SEMI -TRAILER may be parked on -site.
4. Vehicles shall comply with all applicable regulations set forth in Section 23-4-55, Parking
of semi -trailers and heavy vehicles, of this Chapter.
Remainder of Section - No change.
Amend Sec. 23-3-55. - Uses allowed by permit in subdivisions and historic townsites.
No USE listed in this Section shall commence construction or operation in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District on LOTS in SUBDIVISIONS and HISTORIC TOWNSITES without prior approval of
a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services or Department of Public Health and
Environment, as applicable. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING may be
required to be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in
any zone district other than 1-3 as a condition of approval of the permit, as determined by the
Department of Planning Services.
A. through C. - No change.
Delete D.
E. through F. - No change.
G. HOME BUSINESSES, subject to the limitations of Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter.
H. through L. - No change.
Delete M.
Reletter as appropriate. No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-60. - Uses by special review in subdivisions.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied,
operated and maintained on LOTS in SUBDIVISIONS in the A (Agricultural) Zone District upon
approval of a Special Review Permit in accordance with the requirements and procedures set
forth in Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
A. through K. - No change.
Delete L.
M. through P. - No change.
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Delete Q.
R. through T. - No change.
Delete U.
Reletter as appropriate. No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-65. - Uses by special review in historic townsites.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied,
operated and maintained on LOTS in HISTORIC TOWNSITES in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
upon approval of a Special Review Permit in accordance with the requirements and procedures
set forth in Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
A. through Q. - No change.
Delete R.
S. through EE. - No change.
Delete FF.
Renumber as appropriate. No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-70. - Bulk requirements.
The following lists the bulk requirements for the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Land in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District is subject to the requirements contained in this Section.
A. - No change.
B. Minimum SETBACK: twenty (20) feet. Farm stands not prohibited pursuant to C.R.S. Section
29-31-103 shall be located not less than fifty (50) feet from any PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Remainder of Section — No change.
Division 2 - Residential Zone Districts
Amend Sec. 23-3-110. - R-1 (Low -Density Residential) Zone District.
A. - No change.
B. Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used, and no BUILDING
or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the
R-1 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the following USES.
1. through 3. - No change.
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Delete 4.
Delete 5.
6. and 7. - No change.
Renumber as appropriate.
C. Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the R-1
Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II,
Division 3, of this Chapter.
1. through 3. - No change.
4. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
5. — No change.
D. Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in
the R-1 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed
USE:
1. through 3. - No change.
4. Vehicle parking, not including parking of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of
more than sixteen thousand (16,000) pounds, except for RECREATIONAL VEHICLES,
and not including parking of any SEMI -TRAILERS.
5. through 7. - No change.
E. Uses Allowed by Permit. No USE listed in this Subsection shall commence construction or
operation in the R-1 Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the
Department of Planning Services.
1. HOME BUSINESSES, subject to the limitations of Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter.
Remainder of Section — No change.
Amend Sec. 23-3-120. - R-2 (Duplex Residential) Zone District.
A. - No change.
B. Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used, and no BUILDING
or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the
R-2 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the following USES.
1. through 3. - No change.
Delete 4.
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Delete 5.
6. and 7. - No change.
Renumber as appropriate.
C. Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the R-2
Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II,
Division 3, of this Chapter.
1. through 3. - No change.
4. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
5. - No change.
D. Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in
the R-2 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed
USE:
1. - No change.
2. Vehicle parking, not including parking of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of
more than sixteen thousand (16,000) pounds, except for RECREATIONAL VEHICLES,
and not including parking of any SEMI -TRAILERS.
3. through 5. - No change.
E. Uses Allowed by Permit. No USE listed in this Subsection shall commence construction or
operation in the R-2 Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the
Department of Planning Services.
1. HOME BUSINESSES, subject to the limitations of Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter.
No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-130. - R-3 (Medium -Density Residential) Zone District.
A. - No change.
B. Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used, and no BUILDING
or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the
R-3 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the following USES.
1. through 5. - No change.
Delete 6.
Delete 7.
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8. - No change.
Renumber as appropriate.
C. Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the R-3
Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II,
Division 3, of this Chapter.
1. through 3. - No change.
4. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
5. and 6. - No change.
Renumber as appropriate.
D. Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in
the R-3 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed
USE:
1. Vehicle parking, not including parking of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of
more than sixteen thousand (16,000) pounds, except for RECREATIONAL VEHICLES,
and not including parking of any SEMI -TRAILERS.
2. through 4. - No change.
E. Uses Allowed by Permit. No USE listed in this Subsection shall commence construction or
operation in the R-3 Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the
Department of Planning Services.
1. HOME BUSINESSES, subject to the limitations of Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter.
No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-140. - R-4 (High -Density Residential) Zone District.
A. - No change.
B. Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used, and no BUILDING
or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the
R-4 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the following USES.
1. through 5. - No change.
Delete 6.
Delete 7.
8. - No change.
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Renumber as appropriate.
C. Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the R-4
Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II,
Division 3, of this Chapter.
1. through 3. - No change.
4. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
5. and 6. - No change.
D. Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in
the R-4 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed
USE:
1. Vehicle parking, not including parking of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of
more than sixteen thousand (16,000) pounds, except for RECREATIONAL VEHICLES,
and not including parking of any SEMI -TRAILERS.
2. through 4. - No change.
E. Uses Allowed by Permit. No USE listed in this Subsection shall commence construction or
operation in the R-4 Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the
Department of Planning Services.
1. HOME BUSINESSES, subject to the limitations of Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter.
No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-150. - R-5 (Manufactured Home Residential) Zone District.
A. - No change.
B. Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used, and no BUILDING
or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the
R-5 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the following USES.
1. through 3. - No change.
Delete 4.
Delete 5.
6. and 7. - No change.
Renumber as appropriate.
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C. Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the R-5
Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II,
Division 3, of this Chapter.
1. through 3. - No change.
4. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
5. - No change.
D. Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in
the R-5 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed
USE:
1. - No change.
2. Vehicle parking, not including parking of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of
more than sixteen thousand (16,000) pounds, except for RECREATIONAL VEHICLES,
and not including parking of any SEMI -TRAILERS.
3. through 5. - No change.
E. Uses Allowed by Permit. No USE listed in this Subsection shall commence construction or
operation in the R-5 Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the
Department of Planning Services.
1. HOME BUSINESSES, subject to the limitations of Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter.
No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-160. - Bulk requirements.
Table 23.2 below lists the Bulk Requirements for the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 Zone Districts.
All BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, USES, and land in the Residential Zone Districts are subject to
the requirements contained in this Section.
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Amend Section A of Table 23.2
Bulk Requirements for R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and R-5 Zone Districts
Section
Requirement
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
A.
Minimum
LOT size (sq.
ft.)
6,000
6,000
6,000
3,000
6,000
B. through L. - No change.
Add M. Farm stands not prohibited pursuant to C.R.S. Section 29-31-103 shall be located not
less than fifty (50) feet from any PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Division 3 - Commercial Zone Districts
Amend Sec. 23-3-210. - C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone District.
A. - No change.
B. Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used and no BUILDING
or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the
C-1 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the USES listed in this section. No OUTDOOR
STORAGE is allowed in the C-1 Zone District.
1. - No change.
Delete 2.
Delete 3.
4. and 5. - No change.
Renumber as appropriate.
C. Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the C-1
Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II,
Division 3, of this Chapter. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall
be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone
District other than 1-3.
1. through 16. - No change.
17. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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D. Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in
the C-1 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed
USE and included on an approved and recorded Site Plan. Any USE conducted outside of an
ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY and
ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other than 1-3.
1. - No change.
2. PARKING LOTS for USE by employees, customers, and company vehicles, not including
TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES.
No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-220. - C-2 (General Commercial) Zone District.
A. - No change.
B. Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used and no BUILDING
or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the
C-2 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the USES listed in this section. No OUTDOOR
STORAGE is allowed in the C-2 Zone District.
1. - No change.
Delete 2.
Delete 3.
4. and 5. - No change.
Renumber as appropriate.
C. Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the C-2
Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II,
Division 3, of this Chapter. No OUTDOOR STORAGE will be allowed in the C-2 Zone District.
Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent
PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other than 1-3.
1. through 21. - No change.
22. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
23. through 25. - No change.
D. Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in
the C-2 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed
USE and included on an approved and recorded Site Plan. Any USE conducted outside of an
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ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY and
ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other than 1-3.
1. - No change.
2. PARKING LOTS for USE by employees, customers, and company vehicles, not including
TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES.
Remainder of Section - No change.
Amend Sec. 23-3-230. - C-3 (Business Commercial) Zone District.
A. - No change.
B. Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used and no BUILDING
or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the
C-3 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the USES listed in this section.
1. - No change.
Delete 2.
Delete 3.
4. and 5. - No change.
Renumber as appropriate.
C. Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the C-3
Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II,
Division 3, of this Chapter. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall
be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone
District other than 1-3.
1. through 13. - No change.
Delete 14.
15. through 22. - No change.
23. PARKING LOTS.
24. through 28. - No change.
29. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
30. - No change.
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Insert a new 31 after "THEATERS and convention halls.": 31. TRUCKING AND
TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES.
Renumber as appropriate.
No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-240. - C-4 (Highway Commercial) Zone District.
A. - No change.
B. Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used and no BUILDING
or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the
C-4 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the USES listed in this section.
1. - No change.
Delete 2.
Delete 3.
4. and 5. - No change.
Renumber as appropriate.
C. Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the C-4
Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II,
Division 3, of this Chapter. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall
be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone
District other than 1-3.
1. through 11. - No change.
12. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Insert new 13. TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES.
14. VEHICLE RENTAL and SALES ESTABLISHMENTS.
D. Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in
the C-4 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed
USE and included on an approved and recorded Site Plan. Any USE conducted outside of an
ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY and
ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other than 1-3.
1. - No change.
2. PARKING LOTS.
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Remainder of Section — No change.
Division 4 - Industrial Zone Districts
Amend Sec. 23-3-310. - I-1 (Light Industrial) Zone District.
A. - No change.
B. Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used and no BUILDING
or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the
I-1 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the USES listed in this section.
1. through 3. - No change.
Delete 4.
Delete 5.
6. through 8. - No change.
Renumber as appropriate.
C. Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the I-1
Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II,
Division 3, of this Chapter. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall
be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone
District other than 1-3.
1. through 9. - No change.
Delete 10.
11. through 21. - No change.
Insert after "Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities."
21. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
22. through 28. — No change.
Insert after "THEATERS and convention halls.":
29. TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES.
Renumber preceding list as appropriate.
D. Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in
the I-1 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed
USE and included on an approved and recorded Site Plan. Any USE conducted outside of an
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ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY and
ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other than 1-3.
1. and 2. - No change.
3. PARKING LOTS.
No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-320. - I-2 (Medium Industrial) Zone District.
A. - No change.
B. Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used and no BUILDING
or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the
1-2 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the USES in this section.
1. through 3. - No change.
Delete 4.
Delete 5.
6. through 8. - No change.
Renumber as appropriate.
C. Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the 1-2
Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II,
Division 3, of this Chapter. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall
be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone
District other than 1-3.
1. through 10. - No change.
Delete 11.
12. through 22. - No change.
23. PARKING LOTS.
24. and 25. - No change.
Insert after "Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.":
25. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
26. through 30. - No change.
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Insert after "TRANSLOADING.":
32. TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES.
Renumber preceding list as appropriate. No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-330. -1-3 (Heavy Industrial) Zone District.
A. - No change.
B. Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used and no BUILDING
or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the
1-3 Zone District, except for one (1) or more of the USES listed in this section.
1. through 3. - No change.
Delete 4.
Delete 5.
6. through 8. - No change.
Renumber as appropriate.
C. Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the 1-3
Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II,
Division 3, of this Chapter. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall
be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone
District other than 1-3.
1. through 13. - No change.
Delete 14.
15. through 25. - No change.
26. PARKING LOTS.
27. and 28. - No change.
Insert after "Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.":
29. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
29. through 35. - No change; renumber as appropriate.
Insert after "TRANSLOADING.":
36. TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES.
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Renumber preceding list as appropriate.
No other changes to section.
Division 5 - E (Estate) Zone District
Amend Sec. 23-3-410. - Uses allowed by right.
No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used, and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall
hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the E Zone District except for
one (1) or more of the following USES.
A. through C. - No change.
Delete D.
Delete E.
Renumber as appropriate.
No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-415. - Uses allowed subject to site plan review.
The following USES shall be allowed in the E Zone District following approval and recording
of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter.
Insert new A. COMMUNITY BUILDINGS.
C. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Reletter as appropriate. No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-420. - Accessory uses.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the E (Estate) Zone
District so long as they are clearly incidental and accessory to an allowed USE.
A. through C. - No change.
D. Vehicle parking, subject to the following limitations:
1. No more than one (1) heavy motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than
twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds shall be parked on -site, not counting
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
2. No more than one (1) SEMI -TRAILER shall be parked on -site, whether used for storage
or for transport.
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3. Vehicles shall comply with all applicable regulations set forth in Section 23-4-55, Parking
of semi -trailers and heavy vehicles, of this Chapter.
Remainder of Section - No change.
Amend Sec. 23-3-425. - Uses allowed by permit.
No USE listed in this Section shall commence construction or operation in the E Zone District
without prior approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services. Any USE
conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING may be required to be SCREENED from
adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any zone district other than 1-3 as
a condition of approval of the permit, as determined by the Department of Planning Services.
A. HOME BUSINESSES, subject to the limitations of Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter.
B. - No change.
Delete C.
Reletter as appropriate. No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-430. - Uses by special review.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied,
operated and maintained in the E Zone District upon approval of a permit in accordance with the
requirements and procedures set forth in Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
A. and B. - No change.
Delete C.
Reletter as appropriate. No other changes to section.
Amend Sec. 23-3-440. - Bulk requirements.
The following Subsections list the bulk requirements for the E (Estate) Zone District. All
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, USES, and land in the E (Estate) Zone District are subject to the
requirements contained in this Section:
A. and B. - No change.
C. Minimum SETBACK: twenty (20) feet. Farm stands not prohibited pursuant to C.R.S. Section
29-31-103 shall be located not less than fifty (50) feet from any PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
No other changes to section.
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ARTICLE IV - Supplementary District Regulations and Zoning Permits
Amend Division 1 - Off -Street Parking and Loading Requirements
Add Sec. 23-4-55. Parking of semi -trailers and heavy vehicles.
Where SEMI -TRAILERS or vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than twenty-
six thousand (26,000) pounds are permitted in Article III of this Chapter, the owner of the LOT on
which such vehicle is located is responsible for ensuring compliance with all of the following
limitations:
A. No semi -truck tractor shall be parked within fifty (50) feet of any property line of an adjoining
LOT, with the following exceptions:
1. Where the property line is shared with a LOT that is in identical ownership as the LOT with
the semi -truck tractor.
2. Where the adjoining LOT is in a C (Commercial) or I (Industrial) zone district.
3. Where the subject LOT is in a C (Commercial) or I (Industrial) zone district.
4. This provision may be reduced by the Director of Planning Services upon receipt of a form
signed by the owners of such adjoining LOT(S) acknowledging the existence of the semi -
truck tractor parking and expressing no objection to its being closer than the limit described
above. A wooden, vinyl, or decorative metal opaque privacy fence at least six (6) feet in
height may be required.
5. The provisions of this Subsection A shall not apply to FARMING.
B. SEMI -TRAILERS shall be located at least twenty (20) feet from any property line abutting
RIGHT-OF-WAY and at least five (5) feet from any other property lines, with the following
exceptions:
1. Where the property line is shared with a LOT that is in identical ownership as the LOT with
the SEMI -TRAILER.
2. Where the adjoining LOT is in a C (Commercial) or I (Industrial) zone district.
3. Where the subject LOT is in a C (Commercial) or I (Industrial) zone district.
4. This provision may be reduced by the Director of Planning Services upon receipt of a form
signed by the owners of such adjoining LOT(S) acknowledging the existence of the SEMI-
TRAILER and expressing no objection to its being closer than the limit described above.
A wooden, vinyl, or decorative metal opaque privacy fence at least six (6) feet in height
may be required.
5. The provisions of this Subsection B shall not apply to FARMING.
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C. No utility other than electricity shall be connected to a SEMI -TRAILER used for ACCESSORY
storage.
D. SEMI -TRAILERS shall not be used to display SIGNS.
E. SEMI -TRAILERS shall not be allowed to deteriorate into a state of disrepair. Such disrepair
would include, but not be limited to, a SEMI -TRAILER partially or totally damaged by fire,
earthquake, wind, or other natural causes, or a SEMI -TRAILER in a state of general
dilapidation, deterioration, or decay resulting from a lack of maintenance, vandalism, or
infestation with vermin or rodents. Any such SEMI TRAILER shall be restored to and
maintained in the original condition upon being placed on the LOT or shall be removed from
the LOT.
Division 3 - Manufactured Homes, Manufactured Structures, and Occupied Recreational
Vehicles
Amend Sec. 23-4-130. - Permit requirements.
Where a MANUFACTURED HOME, MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE, or occupied
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE is permitted in Article III of this Chapter upon issuance of a zoning
permit, the permit may be issued by the Department of Planning Services upon a determination
that the application complies with this Division 3 and any applicable provisions of this Code. An
application for any zoning permit for a MANUFACTURED HOME, MANUFACTURED
STRUCTURE, or occupied RECREATIONAL VEHICLE shall include the following:
A. through F. - No change.
G. Methods of disposal of sewage or other wastes in compliance with the requirements of the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the County Department of Public
Health and Environment.
H. Methods of supplying water in such a manner as to be adequate in quality, quantity and
dependability for the proposed USE.
I. through L. - No change.
M. Each request for a TEMPORARY permit shall include a statement by the applicant
acknowledging that the TEMPORARY permit shall cease to exist at any such time as the
MANUFACTURED HOME, MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE, or occupied RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE is used for other than the permitted USE. Such application shall include detailed
plans for removal of the MANUFACTURED HOME or MANUFACTURED STRUCTURE upon
expiration of the TEMPORARY permit.
Amend Sec. 23-4-150. Temporary use during construction of residence.
A zoning permit for the USE of one (1) MANUFACTURED HOME or RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE occupied as a TEMPORARY DWELLING UNIT during the construction of a permanent
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DWELLING UNIT on the same LOT in the A (Agricultural) Zone District may be issued by the
Department of Planning Services subject to the following provisions:
Remainder of Section — No change.
Repeal, in its entirety, Sec. 23-4-160. - Reserved.
Repeal, in its entirety, Sec. 23-4-190. - Reserved.
Repeal, in its entirety, Division 7. - Reserved.
Repeal, in its entirety, Division 11. - Reserved.
Repeal, in its entirety, Division 12. - Reserved.
Amend the title of Division 13 - Home Businesses.
Amend Sec. 23-4-990. - Home businesses.
A. Intent. The intent of these regulations is to allow for residents of a DWELLING UNIT to
maintain certain types of COMMERCIAL USES in the Agricultural, Residential, and Estate
zone districts while maintaining the intent of those zone districts, safeguarding the health,
safety, and welfare of neighboring residents, and limiting undue adverse impacts from the
HOME BUSINESS. HOME BUSINESSES must comply with the provisions of this Division 13.
B. Outdoor activity related to HOME BUSINESSES.
1. R (Residential) zones: No HOME BUSINESS shall be conducted on a LOT in any R
(Residential) Zone District unless such USE is conducted entirely indoors within one (1)
or more BUILDINGS or off site. No outdoor activity associated with the HOME BUSINESS
is allowed in Residential zones.
2. A (Agricultural) and E (Estate) zones: No HOME BUSINESS shall be conducted on a LOT
smaller than one (1) acre unless such USE is conducted entirely indoors within one (1) or
more BUILDINGS or off site. On LOTS of at least one (1) acre, if any outdoor activity
associated with the HOME BUSINESS occurs, a wooden, vinyl, or decorative metal
opaque privacy fence at least six (6) feet in height may be required in order to SCREEN
the outside activity. The Director of Planning Services is authorized to establish the fencing
requirement, including allowing alternative methods of SCREENING, depending on the
location of the property, the ADJACENT zoning, the nature of the activity, and the distance
from the activity to the nearest DWELLING UNIT. Any such fencing requirement is subject
to revision by the Director based upon future changes in surrounding land USES, changes
to USES associated with the HOME BUSINESS, or complaints from neighbors, as
deemed warranted by the Director.
3. For the purpose of this section, "outdoor activity" means outdoor storage of materials,
equipment, or products associated with the HOME BUSINESS, outdoor business -related
interactions with customers, clients, students, or patients, outdoor manufacturing,
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fabricating, or assembling products related to the HOME BUSINESS, and similar work to
conduct or support the HOME BUSINESS that takes place on any portion of a LOT not
enclosed by walls and covered by a roof. "Outdoor activity" does not include parking of
vehicles.
C. BUILDINGS in which a HOME BUSINESS is conducted may require improvements to make
the BUILDING meet current building codes, as adopted in Chapter 29 of this code. Building
permits, including, but not limited to, a change of use permit, may be required.
D. All accesses from the LOT with the HOME BUSINESS onto Weld County -maintained
STREETS/ROADS must have valid Access Permits as required by Chapter 8, Article XIV, of
this code.
E. Customers, clients, patients, students, and nonresident employees.
1. R (Residential) zones: On any LOT in any R (Residential) Zone District there shall be no
more than five (5) total customers, clients, patients, students, or nonresident employees
on -site at any one (1) time.
2. A (Agricultural) and E (Estate) zones: On any LOT in any A (Agricultural) or E (Estate)
Zone District there shall be no more than ten (10) total customers, clients, patients,
students, or nonresident employees on -site at any one (1) time.
F. Hours of operation for public access, including nonresident employees, shall be limited to
between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
G. The LOT must have adequate off-street parking in accordance with Division 1, Off Street
Parking and Loading Requirements, of this Article IV. No vehicles associated with the HOME
BUSINESS shall be parked on -street.
H. More restrictive processes. Any USE that requires approval of a zoning permit, other special
permit, site plan review, or a use by special review in the zone district in which it is located
shall not be allowed as a HOME BUSINESS except by approval of the zoning permit, other
special permit, site plan review, or use by special review, as applicable.
I. Prohibited HOME BUSINESS USES. In -person retail sales shall not be the primary objective
of the HOME BUSINESS. There shall only be incidental sales of products related to the HOME
BUSINESS conducted on the premises. Additionally, the following USES shall not be
permitted as HOME BUSINESSES:
1. ADULT BUSINESS, SERVICE, or ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS.
2. AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE.
3. Animal (veterinary) clinics.
4. BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITIES.
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5. BREW PUBS.
6. CONTRACTORS SHOPS.
7. CUSTOM MEAT PROCESSING.
8. DISTILLERIES.
9. EVENT FACILITIES.
10. HOSPITALS.
11. HOTELS/MOTELS.
12. KENNELS.
13. NIGHTCLUBS, BARS, LOUNGES, OR TAVERNS.
14. LANDSCAPING COMPANIES.
15. RESTAURANTS.
16. SHOOTING RANGES.
17. TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES.
18. VEHICLE RENTAL ESTABLISHMENTS.
19. VEHICLE SALES ESTABLISHMENTS.
20. VEHICLE SERVICE/REPAIR ESTABLISHMENTS.
21. WINERIES.
22. Any USE that is not ACCESSORY to a DWELLING UNIT.
23. Any USE that does not meet the requirements of this Division 13.
Delete J.
Delete K.
Add Section 23-4-1000. - Home business permit process.
Where Article III of this chapter allows a HOME BUSINESS with approval of a zoning permit,
the process in this section shall be followed.
A. The applicant shall complete and sign an application form provided by the Department of
Planning Services acknowledging the requirements and limitations of this Division 13.
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B. The Board of County Commissioners delegates the authority to approve or deny an
application for a HOME BUSINESS, where allowed, to the Director of Planning Services or
their designee.
C. A zoning permit issued for a HOME BUSINESS shall not be transferable by the applicant
and/or owner to any successor. The zoning permit shall terminate automatically upon
conveyance or lease of the property.
D. Revocation.
1. The Director of Planning Services may revoke a permit for a HOME BUSINESS for any of
the following circumstances:
a. Failure to comply with this Division 13 or any other applicable law, ordinance, or
resolution.
b. When there is evidence the HOME BUSINESS USE has been discontinued for a
period of three (3) consecutive years.
2. Prior to revoking the permit, the Department of Planning Services shall mail notice to the
applicant describing the cause for revocation and notifying them of their opportunity to
request a meeting with the Director. Within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the notice, the
applicant may contact the Department of Planning Services to request a meeting with the
Director. The applicant may choose to have an attorney present at the meeting, provided
the Department of Planning Services is notified at least three (3) days prior to the meeting.
The applicant or their attorney may present evidence for why the permit should not be
revoked. The Director shall then decide whether to revoke the permit. The Director's
decision to revoke the permit may be appealed by the applicant pursuant to the provisions
of Section 2-4-10 of this Code. If the zoning permit is revoked, the property owner shall
cease operation of the USE immediately. Continued operation of the USE after a zoning
permit has been revoked shall be a VIOLATION of this Code.
Add Sec. 23-4-1010. - Inspections.
Employees of the Weld County Sheriffs Office, Planning Department, and/or Health
Department may enter the PROPERTY from time -to -time while the HOME BUSINESS is open to
the public to inspect and ensure compliance with the provisions of this Division 13.
Division 17 - Zoning Permits for Certain Uses in the Agricultural Zone District
Amend Sec. 23-4-1210. - Operation standards.
The applicant shall demonstrate conformance with the following operation standards in the
zoning permit application to the extent that the standards affect location, layout and design of the
USE prior to construction and operation. Once operational, the operation of the USE permitted
shall conform to these standards.
A. through F. - No change.
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G. Up to fifteen (15) heavy motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than twenty-
six thousand (26,000) pounds and up to fifteen (15) SEMI -TRAILERS may be permitted to be
parked on site at any one (1) time. Such USE shall comply with all applicable regulations set
forth in Division 1 of Article IV of this Chapter.
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.
Publication: July 18, 2025
First Reading: August 18, 2025
Continued to: September 15, 2025
Continued to: October 6, 2025
Publication: October 10, 2025, in the Greeley Tribune
Second Reading: November 3, 2025
Publication: October 24, 2025, in the Greeley Tribune
Final Reading: November 17, 2025
Publication: November 7, 2025, in the Greeley Tribune
Effective: November 26, 2025
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