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Home My WebLink About20252354Exhibit Inventory Control Sheet Code Ordinance #2025-11 Chapter 23 Zoning (Miscellaneous) Exhibit Submitted By Description A Town of Kersey Letter re: HOAs and Home businesses, Manager, Stacy Brown dated 9/8/2025 B Planning Staff PowerPoint presentation, dated 9/15/2025 C Russell Wurth Email dated 9/14/2025 D MaryRose Cullen Email dated 9/15/2025 E Cheryl Paxson Jon Upham Email dated 9/21/2025 Email dated 9/25/2025 G Carri Reichert Letter received 10/6/2025 Greg Thompson Email dated 10/8/2025, with Response from Planning Staff dated 10/10/2025 Planning Staff Email dated 10/8/2025 J Planning Staff Memos dated 10/20/2025 and 10/6/2025 K L M N O P Q R S T 2025-2354 Esther Gesick Subject: FW: Ord2025-1 1 comments for 9/15 From: Stacy Brown <sbrown@kerseygov.com> Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 1:29 PM To: Jim Flesher <jflesher@welctgv> Subject: RE: Lunch Wednesday, zoning code update ordinance This Message Is From an External Sender This email was sent by someone outside Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Jim, Great seeing you a couple of weeks ago. I think I failed to get this to you in a timely manner, but I had a couple of suggestions for the home based business revisions. As you are aware this is very fresh for me as we went through this with my HOA, but I think it stands for all HOA's and having neighbors be notified. All homeowners moving into a subdivision with an HOA are required by law to receive the covenants and bylaws so they know the rules before going in. I think it's nice to have some failsafe's in the code however for when applicants may be deceiving staff, and there is an outlet for surrounding homeowners to have their concerns met. I understand this could lead to issues with neighbors who just don't like each other trying to cause harm, but I would hope that would be a rarity. • I think it's a huge mistake to not notify the neighbors (with some determined buffer 500 feet?) when you have a home owner trying to put in a business in their home. • On page 23 Amend B - some HOA's don't allow for 6ft fence, or have other restrictions, not sure would make that mandatory? • I also think it's a mistake to eliminate the Board of County Commissioners ability to consider testimony of homeowners Thanks for letting me share my thoughts/2 cents! Good luck with everything, Stacy (St2cV .SroWA, Town Manager Town of Kersey 446 1st Street P.O. Box 657 Kersey, CO 80644 970-353-1681 Main 970-888-7406 Direct sbrown©kerseygov. com www. k.erseygov. com TOWN OF kIR,SET 1 WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services COUNTY, CO Ordinance 2025-11 Chapter 23: Home Businesses, Heavy Vehicles, Miscellaneous First Reading October 6, 2025 weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services COUNTY, CO Overview of Chapter 23 Updates aki Commercial Vehicles (CVs) Re-evaluating the definition of Commercial Vehicles, where allowed Review of additional Zoning Permits Re-evaluating multiple zoning permits and the need for them Home Businesses (ZPHOs & ZPHBs) Readjusting how home business permits are permitted and their limits Miscellaneous Additional code updates and cleanup weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services COUNTY, CO Heavy Vehicles • Commercial Vehicles: Delete the definition and limit heavy vehicle parking in Ag and Estate lots; no trucks Class 5-8 in Residential zones; remove the zoning permit for Commercial Vehicles. • Heavy Vehicles: Over 26,000 -pound Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (USDOT Class 7 & 8). (Any number of vehicles under Class 7 are allowed, in the Agricultural, Estate, Commercial, and Industrial Zones. • R zones: No parking of vehicles over 16,000 pounds GVWR (USDOT Classes 5 through 8). • No parking of semi -trailers in the R zones. • Farming Vehicles: Clarify parking rules with no limit on the number of vehicles. • RVs: Exempted from heavy -vehicle limitations. Class Seven: 26,001 to 33,000 lbs. ii;;;;11 O O City Transit Bus Medium Semi Tractor O O Furniture OO 0 Refuse O High Profile Semi 0 0 Tow Home Fuel Class Eight: 33,001 lbs. & over O 0 Cement Mixer 0 O Heavy Semi Tractor Ooo Dump O Refrigerated Van O 0 Fire Truck Semi Sleeper Fuel 00 0 Tour Bus weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services \i861, 1 ,� COUNTY, CO Heavy Vehicle & Semi Trailer Limits Zone Type Heavy Motor Semi -Trailers (for Vehicles storage or transport) Ag, outside of townsites, >2.5 Two Two subdivisions and acres Ag, outside townsites, <2.5 One Two of subdivisions and acres Ag, in subdivisions townsites, >1 One One and acre Estate One One Residential Not Not (Up to allowed Class 5) allowed Ag in subdivisions townsites, <1 Not Not and acre allowed allowed Commercial Industrial No limit No limit or Does not include RVs or farm vehicles where Farming is allowed. weld.gov Where are they allowed? • Outside subdivisions and historic townsites in the Ag Zone • Administratively approved ZPAG: • Up to 15 heavy trucks plus up to 15 Semi -Trailers • Or BOCC-approved USR: • No limit on number • C-3, C-4, and all Industrial zones • Administratively approved SPR: • No limit on number • Not permutable in Ag-zoned subdivisions or historic townsites, C-1 C-2, R, and E Zones WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Dcpartmcnt of Planning Services . 186 �.'. OUNIY, CO Home Businesses in Ag and Estate Zones Limitations: 1. Nonresident Limit: No more than ten customers, clients, patients, students, or nonresident employees on -site at any one time. 2. Operating Hours: Public access is limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 3. Parking: Adequate off-street parking required. No on -street parking allowed. 4. Lot Size: Home businesses on lots smaller than one acre must be conducted entirely indoors or off -site. 5. Outdoor Activity: If activities occur outside, opaque screening (e.g., a privacy fence at least six feet high) may be required. 6. Retail Sales: In -person retail sales should not be the primary focus; only incidental sales related to the home business are allowed. weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services COUNTY, CO Home Businesses in R Zones Limitations: 1. Nonresident Limit: No more than five customers, clients, patients, students, or nonresident employees allowed on -site at any one time in Residential zones. (Ten in Ag and Estate.) 2. Operating Hours: Public access is limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 3. Parking: Adequate off-street parking required. No on -street parking allowed. 4. Outdoor Activity: Home Businesses in R zones must be conducted entirely indoors. 5. Applicability: Same for all Residential zones (R-1 through R-5). WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services 1861 z. COUNTY, CO Outdoor Activity 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, 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. weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services IS61 COUNTY, CO Home Businesses in R Zones Limitations: 1. Nonresident Limit: No more than five customers, clients, patients, students, or nonresident employees allowed on -site at any one time in Residential zones. (Ten in Ag and Estate.) 2. Operating Hours: Public access is limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 3. Parking: Adequate off-street parking required. No on -street parking allowed. 4. Outdoor Activity: Home Businesses in R zones must be conducted entirely indoors. 5. Applicability: Same for all Residential zones (R-1 through R-5). weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services COUNTY, CO Other Miscellaneous • Temporary Seasonal Uses: Eliminate special permit requirement for things like fireworks stands and Christmas tree sales. (Building permits are required for structures.) • Manufactured Homes and Offices: Remove zoning permit requirement for office trailers; eliminate permit for storing unoccupied manufactured homes. • Schools: Define "Public" and "Private Schools"; remove USR for Private Schools in Ag zones; require Site Plan Review for both Public and Private Schools. • Public Parks: Remove "Public parks" as a separate UBR; Public Recreational Facilities need a ZPAG in Ag zones and an SPR in others and include public parks already. • Other miscellaneous: Clarify "screened" definition; minor updates to various definitions and sections. - weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services COUNTY, CO Areas of Weld County Zoned Residential • R-1 subdivisions include: • River View (1977) • Pinnacle Park 3rd Filing (1977) • Carriage Estates (1975) • Fagerburg (1975) • Sonny View Estates (1972) • Pleasant Valley Estates (1971) • Seeley Lake (1970-1981) • Westview Estates (1967) • Seemore I leights (1963) • Union Colony (-1 891) with several resubdivisions WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services COUNTY, CO Areas of Weld County Zoned Residentia • Other R -zoned subdivisions: • Carriage Estates (R-4, 1972) • Northwest Estates (R-2 & R-3, 1972) • Abeyta (R-3, 1967) • Peaceful Acres (R-2, 1955) • Pulliam (R-5, 1958) • Hill N Park & West Hill N Park (R-5, 1966- 2005) i • Manufactured I lome Parks zoned R-5: • Pine Lake Village (1985) • B&B (1966) • Country Estates (1966) • Southgate (1963) weld.gov SEVERANCE Case: Z.180' R-2 O CO C��: COZ1C 00. 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Use extra caution and avoid replying with sensitive information, clicking links, or downloading attachments until their identify is verified. To Whom it may concern, I am writing on behalf of my support of MaryRose Cullen, the residents of Elmore Road, Seemore Heights Subdivision, Longmont, and the Residential (R-) and Estate (E-) zoned property owners located in "subdivisions" in unincorporated Weld County. Our homes were purchased in areas and neighborhoods to have a high quality of rural life, with some small occurrences of businesses in the existing R-1 code. I ask to add verbiage "to exclude subdivisions and historic sites and towns". to this ordinance in its entirety. including Section 23-4-990 Home businesses. This would preserve our way of life and have no material impact to remote residences that wish to operate as a broader business. Russell Wurth Resident of Weld County 1 Esther Gesick From: Sent: To: Subject: MaryRose Cullen <MaryRoseCullen@live.com> Monday, September 15, 2025 7:47 AM Esther Gesick Ordinance 2025-11 This Message Is From an External Sender This email was sent by someone outside Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good morning Ester could you please forward this to the commissioners regarding today's session. thank you! Good morning commissioners, In real estate, something that is sacrosanct is considered too important and fundamental to be changed, questioned, or interfered with. The concept highlights the legal protections and rights associated with real property ownership that are considered inviolable. Examples in real estate • Property rights: In the United States, the right of private possession of property is considered sacrosanct and is protected by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution, which ensures due process before property can be taken from its owner. • Legal documents: A contract that is considered sacrosanct is a legally -binding agreement that cannot be altered or broken without severe consequences, such as in a purchase agreement with a limited or no option period. • Zoning regulations: A zoning law or land use regulation may be considered sacrosanct by community members. For example, local rules that prevent industrial or commercial development in a residential area are often fiercely protected from any proposed changes. • Deed restrictions: Covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) for a homeowners' association might contain a provision considered sacrosanct, such as a rule ensuring that the exterior aesthetic of homes is never altered. Thanks, MaryRose I will forever be the person who gets excited when the sky turns _ prettycolors. 1 Esther Gesick From: Sent: To: Subject: Cheryl Paxson <paxsoncheryl90@gmail.com> Sunday, September 21, 2025 1:19 PM Esther Gesick Ordinance 2025-11 Elmore Rd This Message Is From an Untrusted Sender You have not previously corresponded with this sender. Use extra caution and avoid replying with sensitive information, clicking links, or downloading attachments until their identify is verified. 25 years ago, We, all owners, on Elmore Rd. PAID to have our road re -paved. It was a mess! There is no white line as it is not wide enough. Between the UPS, FED EX, AMAZON, Waste trucks & School Bus,plus cars all share 1 entry,exit. Dead end. No turn lanes. 1 turn around .Now you are asking for more of all the above. There are families with young children here. More traffic is not what Residential means. Not to mention how dangerous Hwy 66 has always been. Please spend more time looking at this Road. & what it will take away for the people who live here ,if you allow industrial business on this Road. 1 Esther Gesick From: Sent: To: Subject: Jon Upham <jon.upham@gmail.com> Thursday, September 25, 2025 5:58 PM Esther Gesick Opposed to zoning changes 2025-11 This Message Is From an Untrusted Sender You have not previously corresponded with this sender. Use extra caution and avoid replying with sensitive information, choking .��_ ;✓... �.-.:.� h x:n:�.r.-Aim i. ��4 0;,A,,,,,. int: o� eta �-.�et�c- -- r��h»��. .-•3 n�.R x' links, or downloading attachments until their identify is verified. �� . }�� 1- h ' �3=.--'. � +-s;`rLA o 9o- h1i.. ,^,� N' R j r '. fi• i � v,:n ��V N• � E 4�`'oa ir.. fie' tea' S r — _�' +.,.. . �c�x.:. --. -.:;_ ----1/., .4u��.a"�o^ni- 33�-�S3?.: �-<fe'-. > >i$'. -`- �i-�t..r.. , CI _:.11Zi:. -.� ..: _h.`i...�•.'Mb; 80 3 .0 EXHIBIT F sit 012D 25-1 l � Y..\. .. : •k•n• . Dear Board of Commissioners, I'd like to register my opposition to what I understand is a change in interpretation of residential zoning referenced at the below link: https://www.weld.gov/Legal-and-Public-Notices/Commissioner-Notices/2025-Commissioner- Notices/Ordinance-2025-11-Pre-First-Reading My understanding is that changes will allow interpretation of residential zones to include 10 non- residential customers. Regardless of hours, parking, and lot size, a change like this really needs to drive a rezoning, not an interpretation of what"residential" means. That one item alone, regardless of the other exclusions like hours and parking, etc. essentially is a business zone of some sort, NOT a residential zone. The reason we have zoning is to protect other adjacent "residents" (land users) and allow peace, productive and efficient planning, and guided development. Allowing the residential zones to include disruptive businesses goes beyond the common interpretations of those zones. If there are reasons to rezone, then let's have those conversations. Thanks, Jon Upham 11687 Montgomery Circle Longmont, CO 80504 (Unincorporated Weld County resident) 1 Subject: Ordinance 2025-11 — Request for Revision to Home Business Acreage Threshold Dear Mr. Flesher & Weld County Commissioners: I've reviewed your October 6 memorandum regarding Ordinance 2025-11 and appreciate the thoughtful refinements to vehicle weight limits, semi -trailer placement, and home business screening standards. Your work brings clarity to many long-standing ambiguities in Weld County's zoning code. However, I'd like to respectfully propose a revision to the current threshold for home -based businesses involving nonresident employees or client visits. The ordinance currently allows outdoor business activity on parcels as small as one acre, provided opaque fencing is installed. In practice, this creates enforcement inconsistencies across unincorporated Weld County, where parcel sizes vary dramatically even across the same street. To eliminate confusion and better preserve residential character, I propose that home based businesses involving employees or client traffic be restricted to parcels of 10 acres or more. This threshold would: • Create a clear, enforceable standard across all zones • Reduce neighbor complaints and enforcement burden • Ensure that outdoor business activity occurs only where parking, screening, and distance buffers are feasible • Protect the integrity of R-1 and Estate zones without impeding economic opportunity I also want to raise concern about the proposed 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. public access window. Twelve continuous hours of client or employee traffic is excessive especially in Residential zones. These hours overlap with school bus pickups, morning commutes, and evening family routines. A more reasonable schedule such as 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., would reduce disruption and align better with residential expectations if R1 & Historic Estates cannot be removed completely from the proposed ordinance altogether as the optimal solution. While Colorado is experiencing a period of accelerated expansion, this growth must be met with stabilizing measures that uphold zoning integrity and community cohesion. Weld County's zoning code is not merely a set of technical guidelines it is a framework that protects residents from incompatible land uses and ensures long-term livability. Many recent transplants arrive with expectations shaped by urban or loosely regulated environments. When zoning rules are not respected or are diluted to accommodate short-term convenience we risk normalizing noncompliance and undermining the very framework that makes Weld County distinct. A 10 -acre threshold does not infringe on anyone's rights; rather, it clarifies expectations, prevents misuse, and preemptively addresses enforcement challenges before they escalate. I also want to note that I am speaking on behalf of 15+ fellow residents who are unable to attend public hearings but share these concerns. My family has called Colorado home for over four generations. One of my grandfathers operated a small box specialty meat truck, serving farmers, local delis, and markets enough to put his three children through college and support an extended family for life, all from an R-1 zoned residence adhering to all zoning ordinances. My other grandfather worked for the Bureau of Reclamation, helping build the pipeline that still serves our region. And my aunt and uncle ran a full -functioning dairy farm for the majority of my lifetime, contributing to the local economy and demonstrating what responsible land stewardship looks like, to name a few. Many family members have successfully run businesses throughout CO contributing to the upbuilding of the economy. Our roots here are deep, and our commitment to responsible land use is generational. I believe this revision would strengthen Ordinance 2025-11 and reflect Weld County's commitment to thoughtful, community -responsive planning. I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this further or provide testimony during the second reading. Sincerely, Carri Reichert Esther Gesick From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Jim Flesher Friday, October 10, 2025 1:54 PM Gregory Thompson ahoops@weldre9.org; alavier@weldre9.org; rmondt@briggsdaleschool.org; nbanchongchith@sd7j.net; aalvarez@eaton.k12.co.us; cmoore@weld8.org; khenson1 @greeleyschools.org; mhydock@greeleyschools.org; SCHOOL- COMMUNITYRELATIONS@GREELEYSCHOOLS.ORG; DPILCH@GREELEYSCHOOLS.ORG; jessica.diagana@weldre5j.org; pawnee_supt@hotmail.com; sjohnson@pvre7.org; jburmeister@pvre7.org; dabringelson@prairieschool.org; cburr@prairieschool.org; feula_heidi@svvsd.org; willits_brendan@svvsd.org; kragerud_ryan@svvsd.org; todd.piccone@tsd.org; bloemenk@wcsdre1.org; stinarr@wcsdre1.org; lisaclark@re3j.com; bbauman@weldonvalley.org; kerrt@wiggins50.k12.co.us; michael.mccullar@weldre4.org; superintendent@weldre4.org; Maxwell Nader; Esther Gesick Re: Ordinance relating to approval process for schools in unincorporated Weld County Gregory, we going to propose public schools be exempt from the application fee. That will be a separate ordinance. We're also going to keep working on this and possibly develop a separate process for public schools, but we'll move forward with the ordinance in the meantime. Thanks again for your feedback. Regards, Jim COUNTY, CO Jim Flesher, AICP Long -Range Planner Planning Services Desk: 970-400-3552 P.O. Box 758, 1402 N 17th Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 Join Our Tearn IMPORTANT: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Jim Flesher Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2025 8:37 AM To: Gregory Thompson <gthompson@sd27j.net> 1 Cc: ahoops@weldre9.org <ahoops@weldre9.org>; alavier@weldre9.org <alavier@weldre9.org>; rmondt@briggsdaleschool.org <rmondt@briggsdaleschool.org>; nbanchongchith@sd7j.net <nbanchongchith@sd7j.net>; aalvarez@eaton.k12.co.us <aalvarez@eaton.k12.co.us>; cmoore@weld8.org <cmoore@weld8.org>; khensonl@greeleyschools.org <khensonl@greeleyschools.org>; mhydock@greeleyschools.org <mhydock@greeleyschools.org>; SCHOOL-COMMUNITYRELATIONS@GREELEYSCHOOLS.ORG <SCHOOL- COMMUNITYRELATIONS@greeleyschools.org>; DPILCH@GREELEYSCHOOLS.ORG <DPILCH@greeleyschools.org>; jessica.diagana@weldre5j.org <jessica.diagana@weldre5j.org>; pawnee_supt@hotmail.com <pawnee_supt@hotmail.com>; sjohnson@pvre7.org <sjohnson@pvre7.org>; jburmeister@pvre7.org <jburmeister@pvre7.org>; dabringelson@prairieschool.org <dabringelson@prairieschool.org>; cburr@prairieschool.org <cburr@prairieschool.org>; feula_heidi@svvsd.org <feula_heidi@svvsd.org>; willits_brendan@svvsd.org <willits_brendan@svvsd.org>; kragerud_ryan@svvsd.org <kragerud_ryan@svvsd.org>; todd.piccone@tsd.org <todd.piccone@tsd.org>; bloemenk@wcsdrel.org <bloemenk@wcsdrel.org>; stinarr@wcsdrel.org <stinarr@wcsdre1.org>; Iisaclark@re3j.com <Iisaclark@re3j.com>; bbauman@weldonvalley.org <bbauman@weldonvalley.org>; kerrt@wiggins50.k12.co.us <kerrt@wiggins50.k12.co.us>; michael.mccullar@weldre4.org <michael.mccullar@weldre4.org>; superintendent@weldre4.org <superintendent@weldre4.org>; Maxwell Nader <mnader@weld.gov>; Esther Gesick <egesick@weld.gov> Subject: RE: Ordinance relating to approval process for schools in unincorporated Weld County Dear Gregory: Attached please find the first reading version with strikethrough and the second reading version without. This is part of a much larger ordinance. The changes relating to schools are in the various zone districts in Article III where public schools are removed from uses by right and added to uses b y SPR. Thank you for bringing up CRS 22-32-124.1 have forwarded your email to the County Attorney's Office and wilt get back to you as soon as I have an answer for you. Thanks, Jim .-r COUNTY. CO Jim Flesher, AICP Long -Range Planner Planning Services Desk: 970-400-3552 P.O. Box 758, 1402 N 17th Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 0 X Join Our Team IMPORTANT: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. 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From: Gregory Thompson <gthompson@sd27j.net> Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 3:58 PM To: Jim Flesher <jflesher@weld.gov> Cc: ahoops@weldre9.org; alavier@weldre9.org; rmondt@briggsdaleschool.org; nbanchongchith@sd7j.net; 2 aalvarez@eaton.k12.co.us; cmoore@weld8.org; khensonl@greeleyschools.org; mhydock@greeleyschools.org; SCHOOL-COMMUNITYRELATIONS@GREELEYSCHOOLS.ORG; DPILCH@GREELEYSCHOOLS.ORG; jessica.diagana@weldre5j.org; pawnee_supt@hotmail.com; sjohnson@pvre7.org; jburmeister@pvre7.org; dabringelson@prairieschool.org; cburr@prairieschool.org; feula_heidi@svvsd.org; willits_brendan@svvsd.org; kragerud_ryan@svvsd.org; todd.piccone@tsd.org; bloemenk@wcsdrel.org; stinarr@wcsdrel.org; lisaclark@re3j.com; bbauman@weldonvalley.org; kerrt@wiggins50.k12.co.us; michael.mccullar@weldre4.org; superintendent@weldre4.org; Maxwell Nader <mnader@weld.gov>; Esther Gesick <egesick@weld.gov> Subject: Re: Ordinance relating to approval process for schools in unincorporated Weld County This Message Is From an External Sender This email was sent by someone outside Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Jim - Two things: 1. Would it be possible to get the proposed ordinance change forwarded to this group so we can see what changes are proposed? 2. I appreciate the concern expressed about treating public and private schools similarly, but how does the proposed Code change reconcile with CRS 22-32-124? Having a sense of how the County feels about that would be helpful as we review the proposed ordinance change. Thanks for forwarding responses to these 2 questions in a timely manner since it appears the ordinance change has already been before the BOCC for a first reading. On Wed, Oct 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM Jim Flesher <jflesher@weld.gov> wrote: Dear Sir or Madam: This email is to inform you about an ordinance under consideration by Weld County that would affect construction of new schools and expansion of existing ones in unincorporated Weld County. (Does not apply within city or town limits.) It was brought to our attention by the County Attorney that having different approval processes for public schools and private schools (including religious schools) could expose the County to potential lawsuits from private school organizations. Therefore, Ordinance 2025-11 would make both public and private schools require approval of a Site Plan Review (SPR) prior to beginning construction. This process is administrative and would mainly review the proposed site plan for adequate access, parking, and similar site requirements. Please keep this in mind and contact us if or when your school district is planning to build a new facility in Weld County outside of a city or town. More information about the SPR process is available at this link to the Weld County Code and at this link to the application packet. Please also be aware that application fees for SPRs will likely be increasing at the beginning of the year. Be sure to use the most recent version of the SPR packet when you are planning your building. 3 Second reading of Ordinance 2025-11 wilt be on November 3, 2025, at the Board of County Commissioners' regular 9 a.m. hearing and third reading will be on November 17. If you would like to provide comments on Ordinance 2025-11 to the Board of County Commissioners, you may do so by emailing Esther Gesick, Clerk to the Board, at egesick@weld.gov. Questions regarding the SPR process may be directed to our planner -on -call available weekdays 7:30-4:30 at 970-400-6100. Regards, Jim r COUNTY, CO Jim Flesher, AICP Long -Range Planner Planning Services Desk: 970-400-3552 P.O. Box 758, 1402 N 17th Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 0 x 0 Join Our Team IMPORTANT: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected From disclosure. IF you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. Greg Thompson, AICP Planning Manager School District 27J 303-655-2984 Our 27J Mission: In partnership with our families and the community, 27J Schools empowers every student today to take control of their future tomorrow. 4 Esther Gesick From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Jim Flesher Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:26 PM ahoops@weldre9.org; alavier@weldre9.org; rmondt@briggsdaleschool.org; nbanchongchith@sd7j.net; gthompson@sd27j.net; aalvarez@eaton.k12.co.us; cmoore@weld8.org; khensonl @greeleyschools.org; mhydock@greeleyschools.org; SCHOOL-COMMUNITYRELATIONS@GREELEYSCHOOLS.ORG; DPILCH@GREELEYSCHOOLS.ORG; jessica.diagana@weldre5j.org; pawnee_supt@hotmail.com; sjohnson@pvre7.org; jburmeister@pvre7.org; dabringelson@prairieschool.org; cburr@prairieschool.org; feula_heidi@svvsd.org; willits_brendan@svvsd.org; kragerud_ryan@svvsd.org; todd.piccone@tsd.org; bloemenk@wcsdrel.org; stinarr@wcsdrel.org; lisaclark@re3j.com; bbauman@weldonvalley.org; kerrt@wiggins50.k12.co.us; michael.mccullar@weldre4.org; superintendent@weldre4.org Maxwell Nader; Esther Gesick Ordinance relating to approval process for schools in unincorporated Weld County Dear Sir or Madam: This email is to inform you about an ordinance under consideration by Weld County that would affect construction of new schools and expansion of existing ones in unincorporated Weld County. (Does not apply within city or town limits.) It was brought to our attention by the County Attorney that having different approval processes for public schools and private schools (including religious schools) could expose the County to potential lawsuits from private school organizations. Therefore, Ordinance 2025-11 would make both public and private schools require approval of a Site Plan Review (SPR) prior to beginning construction. This process is administrative and would mainly review the proposed site plan for adequate access, parking, and similar site requirements. Please keep this in mind and contact us if or when your school district is planning to build a new facility in Weld County outside of a city or town. More information about the SPR process is available at this link to the Weld County Code and at this link to the application packet. Please also be aware that application fees for SPRs will likely be increasing at the beginning of the year. Be sure to use the most recent version of the SPR packet when you are planning your building. Second reading of Ordinance 2025-11 will be on November 3, 2025, at the Board of County Commissioners' regular 9 a.m. hearing and third reading will be on November 17. If you would like to provide comments on Ordinance 2025-11 to the Board of County Commissioners, you may do so by emailing Esther Gesick, Clerk to the Board, at egesick@weld.gov. Questions regarding the SPR process may be directed to our planner -on -call available weekdays 7:30-4:30 at 970-400-6100. Regards, Jim COUNTY, CO Jim Flesher, AICP Long -Range Planner 1 Planning Services Desk: 970-400-3552 P.O. Box 758, 1402 N 17th Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 0 x 0 Join Our Team IMPORTANT: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 2 EXHIBIT •bA. j(��F� 104 COUNTY, CO MEMORANDUM okts 2025 %- rr To: Board of County Commissioners From: Jim Flesher, Long -Range Planner Maxwell Nader, Planning Manager Date: October 20, 2025 Re: Ordinance 2025-1 1, Chapters 23, Zoning, miscellaneous revisions (worksession #4) At first readinc on October 6, 2025, a work session was requested prior to second reading to discuss the ordinance in relation to the Residential zone districts. In the R zones, parking will be limited to those vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) under 16,001 pounds, regardless of whether the property has a permitted Home Business. Vehicles over 16,000 pounds GVWR are considered Class Five and up according to the USDOT's classification. Semi -trailers will also not be permitted to be parked in Residential zones. Home businesses in the R zones will also be somewhat more limited than in the A and E zones. Outdoor activity relating to the home businesses will be prohibited and the total number nonresident employees, customers, etc. will be limited to five at any one time. Also on first reading, "natural medicines" were broucht up in records to home businesses. Chapter 23, Article III, limits such facilities to the Industrial zones (I-1, 1-2, and 1-3) . However, staff feels there wouldn't be any harm in adding them to the list of uses that are not allowed to be home businesses in Section 23-4-990, Subsection I, of the ordinance. That list already includes vehicle service/repair establishments, for example, which are only allowed in Commercial and Industrial zones. Staff has no other changes to propose for second reading on November 3, 2025. Page 1 a0040 COUNTY, CO MEMORANDUM tS4 Readhns twucliz conk'ckcvcw WI�ZS) To: Board of County Commissioners From: Jim Flesher, Long -Range Planner Date: October 6, 2025 Re: Ordinance 2025-1 1, Chapters 23, Zoning, miscellaneous revisions (1St Reading) First reading of this ordinance was continued on September 15 due to commissioners' desire to have a full board for first reading. The current ordinance differs from the version that was presented on September 15. This memo outlines those changes, which mainly pertain to Residential zones. Please refer to the ordinance as well. Commercial Vehicles and Semi -Trailers • In the Residential zones, parking will be limited to those vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) under 16,001 pounds, regardless of whether the property has a permitted Home Business. Vehicles over 16,000 pounds GVWR are considered Class Five and up according to the USDOT's classification. • RVs are excluded from these limits. Vehicles used for farming are also excluded, though this does not apply in Residential zones since farming is not an allowed use. • Semi -trailers will not be permitted to be parked in Residential zones. (They will also not be permitted in Agricultural -zoned lots of less than one acre if the lot is in a subdivision or historic townsite. Lots in Ag subdivisions and townsites of at least an acre and Estate -zoned lots will be allowed one semi -trailer. Ag-zoned lots outside subdivisions and townsites will be allowed two semi -trailers.) • Semi -trailers would need to be at least 20 feet from property lines abutting rights -of -way and five feet from other property lines. This would not apply to Commercial and Industrial zones or farming. Home Businesses • Home Businesses will be allowed by zoning permit (ZPHB) in Ag, Estate, and all Residential zones, though the limitations would be somewhat different for Residential. • No more than five customers, clients, patients, students, or nonresident employees would be allowed on -site at any one time in Residential zones. • Activity related to the Home Business would need to be conducted indoors in R zones. Section 23-4-990.B states the following: 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. toL5 Z354 Page 1 c1/15/Z5 ccovk+d ko ta(016) MEMORANDUM _WEL COUNTY, CO To: Board of County Commissioners From: Jim Flesher, Long -Range Planner Date: September 4, 2025 Re: Ordinance 2025-11, Chapters 23, Zoning, miscellaneous revisions (1st Reading) On July 28 and August 13, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners held worksessions with staff on this ordinance, which has also been discussed at Planning Commission lunches on August 5 and September 2, 2025. This ordinance mainly focuses on commercial vehicles and home businesses, though there are several other miscellaneous changes included. Commercial Vehicles and Semi -Trailers The definition of "Commercial Vehicle" is proposed to be deleted. The current definition is as follows (words in all capitals in Chapter 23 are defined in Sec. 23-1-90): "Any vehicle used or previously used COMMERCIALLY, excluding those USES listed by right in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE shall include, but is not limited to, semi -tractors and SEMI -TRAILERS, dump trucks, construction equipment, box trucks, tow trucks, and vehicles such as taxis and ride -sharing vehicles used to transport passengers for a fee. A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE shall not be allowed to deteriorate to the condition of a DERELICT VEHICLE or be utilized as a storage unit, unless the USE is allowed through the zone district. For the purposes of enforcement, two -axle passenger motor vehicles, as defined in C.R.S. Section 42-1-102(58), which could be utilized in everyday personal transport, and which are used COMMERCIALLY, such as but not limited to taxis, ride -sharing vehicles, and work pick-up trucks, may be allowed in any zone district without requirement of any permits provided they are operated solely by residents thereof." This definition is very broad and requires determining whether a vehicle is used "Commercially". The definition of "Commercial" is: "An activity where goods, products or services are bought, sold or transferred in ownership on a fee, contract or barter basis excluding those USES listed by right and ACCESSORY USES in the A (Agricultural) Zone District." Rather than trying to determine whether a vehicle meets these definitions, Ordinance 2025- 11 would instead limit vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,000 pounds, which are Class 7 and 8 vehicles according to the USDOT's classification. For simplicity, we are referring to these as "heavy vehicles" or "heavy trucks", though not adding a definition to the code. Vehicles under this weight rating would not be restricted in any zone district. Any number of Class 6 vehicles would be allowed on any lot, for example. Recreational Vehicles would be excluded. 2025-2354 Page 1 The definition of "Farming" would be revised and include parking of vehicles used for Farming, regardless of weight rating. (Farming is a use by right in the Agricultural zone and an accessory use in the Estate zone.) Semi -Trailers would be limited separately and that definition would be revised. The limits would be as follows: o Ag zone outside subdivisions and townsites, at least 2.5 acres: Two heavy trucks and two Semi -Trailers (2 + 2). o Ag zone outside subdivisions and townsites, less than 2.5 acres: One heavy truck and two Semi -Trailers (1 + 2). o Ag zone in subdivisions and townsites with at least one acre, and Estate zone: One heavy truck and one Semi -Trailer (1 + 1). o No heavy trucks or Semi -Trailers would be allowed in Residential zones or on lots under one acre in Ag-zoned subdivisions or townsites. o There would not be a limit in Commercial and Industrial zones. The Semi -Trailers could be used either for transport or for storage and the zoning permit we currently require for using Semi -Trailers would be eliminated. Semi -tractors would need to be parked at least 50 feet from adjacent lots and Semi -Trailers would need to be at least 20 feet from property lines. This would not apply to Commercial and Industrial zones or Farming. Trucking and Transportation Companies, other ZPAGs Current code does not have a defined use for trucking companies so we are proposing a new definition of Trucking and Transportation Companies, which would also include "Facilities where multiple passenger transport buses, taxis, or other vehicles for transporting paying customers are parked." In the Ag zone outside of subdivisions and townsites, a Trucking Company could be allowed by administrative zoning permit (ZPAG), which would allow up to 15 heavy trucks plus 15 Semi - Trailers. The regulations on ZPAGs, which currently limit the number of Commercial Vehicles to nine unless approved by the Board, would be increased to this new limit of "15 + 15". A use by special review (USR) would be an option in those areas as well. The Board could approve a USR for a Trucking Company with any number of heavy trucks and trailers. In the C-3, C-4, and Industrial zones, Trucking and Transportation Companies would be allowed by administrative site plan review (SPR). They would not be allowed in C-1 or C-2, in Residential or Estates zones, or in Ag-zoned subdivisions and townsites. Home Businesses Current code has two classes of "Home Occupations", both allowed by zoning permit in Ag and Estate zones. Residential zones allow Class 1 Home Occupations. The Ag and Estate zones also allow "Home Businesses" by USR. These definitions and regulations would be consolidated and simplified. We would only have Home Businesses, which would be allowed by zoning permit in Ag, Estate, and R-1 zones. The permit would simplified as well. Its main purpose would be to have the applicant acknowledge the regulations. Page 2 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, 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 The other limitations on Home Businesses would be the same in Residential, Estate, and Ag zones For example o Public access would be limited to 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m o Adequate off-street parking would be required No on -street parking would be allowed o Violation of the zoning permit could result in revocation of the permit by the Director of Planning Services Such revocation could be appealed to the Board under Chapter 2 Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 2025-11 on first reading Page 2 Home Businesses must be accessory to a residence No more than 10 customers, clients, patients, students, or nonresident employees would be allowed on -site at any one time Public access would be limited to 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m Adequate off-street parking would be required Home businesses on lots smaller than one acre would need to be conducted entirely indoors or off -site If activities occur outside on larger lots, opaque screening (e g , a privacy fence at least six feet high) would be required A provision is included to allow the Director of Planning to waive or reduce this requirement, or to allow alternative screening methods, if warranted Certain uses listed in the ordinance would not be allowed by Home Business Other miscellaneous The ordinance would remove Division 7 of Article IV, which deals with permits for temporary seasonal uses, such as fireworks stands and Christmas tree sales The building code deals with temporary structures Also to be eliminated is the requirement for a zoning permit for office trailers Provisions regarding zoning permits for temporary storage of unoccupied manufactured homes would also be removed The ordinance defines "Public School" and "Private School" and makes them an SPR in all zones The definition of Commercial School would be grouped with these under "School" Public parks, which are not defined, would be removed from the uses by right This use is already included in the definition of Public Recreational Facilities The definition of "Screen" would be updated to clarify that fencing for screening, where required, needs to be a privacy fence or wall, not chain link A few other cleanup -type revisions are included as well Please see the ordinance for more information On September 2, 2025, the Planning Commission reviewed the ordinance, took testimony from two residents, and voted unanimously to recommend adoption The Planning Commission was also provided the emailed comments from Hannah Dutrow with AGPROfessionals Some of the Planning Commissioners commented that the Board should consider amending the ordinance to allow Home Businesses in the R-2, R-3, R-4, and R-5 zone districts, as mentioned in that email Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 2025-11 on first reading Page 3 Exhibit Inventory Control Sheet Code Ordinance #2025-11 Chapter 23 Zoning (Miscellaneous) Exhibit Submitted By Description A Town of Kersey Letter re HOAs and Home businesses, Manager, Stacy Brown dated 9/8/2025 B Planning Staff PowerPoint presentation, dated 9/15/2025 C D , E F G H J K L M N O P Q R S T 2025-2354 Esther Gesick Subject: FW: Ord2025-11 comments for 9/15 From: Stacy Brown <sbrown@kerseygov.com> Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 1:29 PM To: Jim Flesher <jflesher@weld.gov> Subject: RE: Lunch Wednesday, zoning code update ordinance This Message Is From an External Sender This email was sent by someone outside Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Jim, Great seeing you a couple of weeks ago. I think I failed to get this to you in a timely manner, but I had a couple of suggestions for the home based business revisions. As you are aware this is very fresh for me as we went through this with my HOA, but I think it stands for all HOA's and having neighbors be notified. All homeowners moving into a subdivision with an HOA are required by law to receive the covenants and bylaws so they know the rules before going in. I think it's nice to have some failsafe's in the code however for when applicants may be deceiving staff, and there is an outlet for surrounding homeowners to have their concerns met. I understand this could lead to issues with neighbors who just don't like each other trying to cause harm, but I would hope that would be a rarity. • I think it's a huge mistake to not notify the neighbors (with some determined buffer 500 feet?) when you have a home owner trying to put in a business in their home. • On page 23 Amend B - some HOA's don't allow for 6ft fence, or have other restrictions, not sure would make that mandatory? • I also think it's a mistake to eliminate the Board of County Commissioners ability to consider testimony of homeowners Thanks for letting me share my thoughts/2 cents! Good luck with everything, Stacy Sta cL BrowA, Town Manager Town of Kersey 446 1st Street ! P.O. Box 657 Kersey, CO 80644 970-353-1681 Main 970-888-7406 Direct sbrown©kerseygov.com www. kerseygov. com TOWN OF KERSEY 1 EXHIBIT .O D 2 RD w25 -Ii WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services COUNTY, CO Ordinance 2025-11 Chapter 23: Home Businesses, Heavy Vehicles, Miscellaneous First Reading September 15, 2025 weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services r 1861/vi COUNTY, CO Heavy Vehicles • Commercial Vehicles: Delete the definition and limit heavy vehicle parking in Ag and Estate lots; no heavy trucks in Residential zones; remove the zoning permit for Commercial Vehicles. • Heavy Vehicles: Over 26,000 -pound Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (USDOT Class 7 & 8). (Any number of vehicles under Class 7 are allowed, including in the R zones.) • Trucking Companies: Add definitions and regulations, including new standards for parking of semi -tractors and semi -trailers. • Farming Vehicles: Clarify parking rules with no limit on the number of vehicles. • RVs: Exempted from heavy -vehicle limitations. Class Seven: 26,001 to 33,000 lbs. ii;;;;11 ND% O O O O a III% City Transit Bus Furniture High Profile Semi Home Fuel Medium Semi Tractor OO O Refuse Allik0 O Tow Class Eight: 33,001 lbs. & over Pm Cement Mixer Ooo DUMP 0 Heavy Semi Tractor Refrigerated Van OO Fire Truck Semi Sleeper Fuel OO O Tour Bus WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services COUNTY, CO Semi Trailers 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. weld.gov Umft .�` , ,,,, "`' y . k R "7% h. fir T ' . tf """ j F '"� -` eLV-,- .' i ate'-•' . '. �'f ro�'^ � h may-, ' _ k� 4 4 R- ',1 V ,•L ryy 'Ya i r t�lrofi �, .y M r; �." � ` '. I4. 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(More than the allowed number of heavy motor vehicles or Semi -Trailers.) 2. Facilities where multiple passenger transport buses, taxis, or other vehicles for transporting paying customers are parked. (This use is currently listed as allowed in C-3 and all Industrial zones.) weld.gov Where are they allowed? • Outside subdivisions and historic townsites in the Ag Zone • Administratively approved ZPAG: • Up to 15 heavy trucks plus up to 15 Semi -Trailers • Or BOCC-approved USR: • No limit on number • Not permittable in Ag-zoned subdivisions or historic townsites, C-1 C-2, R, and E Zones WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services COUNTY, CO Home Businesses • New Definition: Update regulations for "Home Businesses" (formerly "Home Occupations") and remove the USR option. • Where allowed: Agricultural, Estate, and R-1 zones. Accessory use to residential dwelling unit. • Simple permit required. Over-the-counter permit. No USRs. • Compliance: Some limitations, such as hours of operation, to reduce impacts on neighbors. Certain uses like Trucking Companies are excluded. • NCUs: Existing permitted home occupations are considered "grandfathered." weld.gov Li iitatio =s: 1. No resi • ent Li it: No more than 10 customers, clients, patients, students, or nonresident employees on -site at any one time. 2. Operati „ y o . rs: Public access is limited to 7:00 • ®m. ti. 7: 0 p. . 3. P 1rkohg: Adequate off-street parking must be available. 4. Lot Size: Home businesses on lots smaller than •new cre must be conducted etireNy in o: rs or off -site. 5. Outdoor y ctMMMty: If activities occur outside, op • •rue screen! g (e.g., a privacy fence at least six feet high) is required. 6. RetS ies: In -person retail sales should not be the primary focus; only incide tsI sa les related to the home business are allowed. weld gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services COUNTY, CO Other Miscellaneous • Temporary Seasonal Uses: Eliminate special permit requirement for, things like fireworks stands and Christmas tree sales. (Building permits are required for structures.) • Manufactured Homes and Offices: Remove zoning permit requirement, for office trailers; eliminate permit for storing unoccupied manufactured homes. • Schools: Define "Public" and "Private Schools"; remove USR for Private Schools in Ag zones; require Site Plan Review for both Public and Private Schools. • Public Parks: Remove "Public parks" as a separate UBR; Public- Recreational Facilities need a ZPAG in Ag zones and an SPR in others and include public parks already. • Other miscellaneous: Clarify "screened" definition; minor updates to various definitions and sections. weld gov Before the Weld County, Colorado, Planning Commission Resolution of Recommendation to the Board of County 'Commissioners Moved by Michael Wailes, that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning Commission Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for ' Case Number Ordinance 2025-11 Planner _ Jim Flesher - , Request - In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting with Amendments, Chapter 23 Zoning of the Weld County Code (Miscellaneous) be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons ' 1 Section 23-2-120 B 1— That the existing text is in need of revision, as proposed 2 Section 23-2-120 B 2 — That the proposed amendment will be consistent with the future goals and needs of the County as set out in Chapter 22 and any other applicable code provision or - ordinance in effect 3 Section 23-2-120 B 3 ` That the proposed amendment will be consistent with the overall intent of - this Chapter Motion seconded by Hunter Rivera VOTE For Passage _ Michael Wades Michael Palizzi Virginia Guderjahn Barney Hammond Michael llwer Hunter Rivera Against Passage Absent Butch White Calven Goza The Chair declared the resolution passed and 'ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioners -for further proceedings Certification of Cop/ I, Knstine Ranslem, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby'certify that the above and foregoing resolution is a true' copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld _ County, Colorado, adopted on -September 2, 2025 , Dated the 2"d of September, 2025 Kristine-Ranslem Secretary` 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 2 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. and reletter j. Trucking companies principally engaged in the hauling of agricultural products such as crops, LIVESTOCK. DAIRY products.. etc. AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING. Amend COMMERCIAL SCHOOL: A SCHOOL established to provide on -site training of business. trade, commercial, industrial, clerical, managerial or artistic skills. such as a beauty This classification exclu stablishments tha t is not otherwise primary USE, such as HOME BUSINESSES with classes of six (6) or fewer students. shall not be considered a COMMERCIAL SCHOOL.See the definition of SCHOOL below. Delete COMMERCIAL VEHICLE. COMMERCIAL VEHICLE: Any vehicle used or previously used COMMERCIALLY, excluding those USES listed by right in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. A COM ° - V= - -= TRAILERS, dump trucks, construction equipment, box trucks. tow trucks. and vehicles such as taxis and ride -sharing vehicles used to transport passengers for a fee. A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE shall not be allowed to deteriorate to the condition of a DERELICT VEHICLE or be utilized as a storage unit. unless the USE is allowed through the zone district. For the purposes of enforcement, two -axle passenger motor vehicles, as defined in C.R.S. Section ) 2-1-102(58), which could be utilized in everyday personaI transport, and which are used COMMERCIALLY, cu any zone district without requirement of any permits provided they are operated solely by residents thereof. 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. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 3 1) At -risk population facilities include, but are not limited to: a) and b), no change. c) PUBLIC SCHOOLS and private 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 improper- 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 companies TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES principally engaged in hauling products produced off -site e. Selling of manure produced by LIVESTOCK owned by the owner and/or operator of the property where the sale occurs -and. 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. A USE incidental to the principal permitted USE for gainful employment of the FAMI-LY residing on the property. where: a. Such USE is conducted ph-marll`y within a DWELLING UNIT or ACCESSORY STRUCTURE and principally carried an by the FAMILY resident therein. b. Sucr USE is clearly incioental and secondary to the principal permitted USE and shall not change the character thereof. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 4 A HOME BUSINESS shalt not include the following: clinic, HOSPITAL, nursing home, animal hospital, HOTEL/MOTEL, RESTAURANT, FUNERAL HOME, or organized classes where more than six (6) persons meet together for sponsored by a PUBLIC SCHOOL). Delete HOME OCCUPATION. HOME OCCUPATION: A USE incidental to the principal permitted USE for gainful employment of the FAMILY residing on the property, where the HOME OCCUPATION complies with the requirements of Section 23-4 990. A HOME OCCUPATION gether for in (does not include fices (no customers). cake decoration, and Internet sales. A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME shall also be considered a CLASS I HOME OCCUPATION. Examples of CLASS II HOME OCCUPATIONS incltde, but are not limited to. hair salons, MASSAGE omers. Amend OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE: Establishments principally engaged in serving the oil and gas industry, including but not limited to: a. Class I Underground Injection Control (UKIC) wells, as defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency, b. Natural gas compressor stations, c. Natural gas processing facilities, including liquification (LNG) facilities, d. Oil and gas company OFFICES, e. OUTDOOR STORAGE yards for oil and gas equipment, including pipe laydown yards and parking/storage of drilling rigs, etc. for use in drilling, water, etc. Amend SCHOOL: Includes any one (1) or more of the following categories: a PUBLIC SCHOOL (which may include PUBLIC SCHOOL extension classes), community college, junior college. college or university; an independent or parochial SCHOOL which satisfies the Title 22, Article 33, C.R.S.; or a COMMERCIAL SCHOOL, as defined herein. 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 with classes of ten (10) or fewer students, 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 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 5 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. 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 the USE of LANDSCAPING materials or other materials used with the approval of the Department of Planning Services to lessen the noise, light, heats or visual impacts of a USE on surrounding USES 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 wheeled vehicle, without motor power trailer that is designed to be used in conjunction with a laden or unladen semi -truck tractor so that some part of its own the weight of the SEMI -TRAILER and that of its cargo load rests upon, or is carried by, such laden or unladen 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 3 - Site Plan Review Division 9 - Fees Amend Sec. 23-2-920. - Investigation fee. An additional investigation fee shall be added to the cost of the permit application when specific land, USES, BUILDINGS, MOBILE HOMES. MANUFACTURED HOMES 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. by separate action by the Board of County Commissioners for Land Use Applications. In no event shall the investigation- fee exceed an amount set by separate action by the Board of County Commissioners. 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. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 6 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. PUBLIC parks. Delete I. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 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. Amend G: Parking -areas and parking STf VEHICLE per LEGAL LOT.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. 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. Up to two (2) SEMI -TRAILERS used as ACCESSORY storage per LEGAL LOT. Reletter as appropriate. No other changes to section. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 7 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 J., no change. Amend K. HOME OCCUPATIONS permitted under Division- 13 of Article IV of this Chapter. HOME BUSINESSES, subject to the limitations of Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter. L. through U., no change. Insert new V. 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. HOME BUSINESSES. N. through Y, no change. Delete Z. Private SCHOOLS. AA. through DD., no change. Delete EE. More than the number of SEMI -TRAILERS as ACCESSORY storage allowed by right or by perm -it FF. through JJ., no change. Insert after "TRANSLOADING": II. TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES. Reletter 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. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 8 Delete G. PUBLIC parks. Delete H. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 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: Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES. not including parking of COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. 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. 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. No other changes to section. 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. Parking of one (I) COMMERCIAL VEHICLE per LEGAL LOT permitted under Division 12 of Article IV of this Chapter. E. through G., no change. Amend H. HOME OCCUPATIONS permitted under Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter. HOME BUSINESSES, subject to the limitations of Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter. 2025- * ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 9 I. through M., no change. Delete N. One (1)- SEMI -TRAILER used as ACCESSORY storage per LEGAL LOT permitted under Division 11 of Arti-cle IV of this Chapter. 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. HOME BUSINESSES. M. through O., no change. Delete P. Private SCHOOLS. R. and S., no change. Delete T. More than the number of SEMI -TRAILERS as ACCESSORY storage allowed by right or by permit. 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. HOME BUSINESSES. S. through DD., no change. Delete EE. or by permit. 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. Roadside stands 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. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 10 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. Delete 4. PUBLIC parks. Delete 5. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 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 4., no change. Amend 5. Private " O -LS. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS. No change to 6. 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. and 3., no change. Amend 4: Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES Vehicle parking, not including parking of COMMERCIAL VEHICLES SEMI -TRAILERS and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than twenty-six thousand ;26,000) pounds, except for RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. 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. Amend 1. HOME OCCUPATIONS - CLASS I permitted under Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter. HOME BUSINESSES, subject to the limitations of Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter. No other changes to section. 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. PUBLIC parks. Delete 5. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 11 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 4., no change. Amend 5. Private SCHOOLS. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS. No change to 6. 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. Amend 2. Parking areas and parking STRUCTURESVehicle parking, not including parking of COMMERCIAL VEHICLES SEMI -TRAILERS and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds, except for RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. 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. Delete 1. HOME OCCUPATIONS GLASS I permitted under Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter. Renumber as appropriate. 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. PUBLIC parks. Delete 7. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 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 4., no change. Amend 5. Private SCHOOLS. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 6. and 7., no change. 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: 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 12 Amend 1. Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES Vehicle parking, not including parking of COMMERCIAL VEHICLES SEMI -TRAILERS and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than twenty-six thousand (261000) pounds, except for RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. 2. through 4., no changes. 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. Delete 1. MO CLASS I permitted under Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter. Renumber as appropriate. 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. PUBLIC parks. Delete 7. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 8., no change. 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 4., no change. Amend 5. Pnnvate SCHOOLS. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 6. and 7., 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: Amend 1. Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES Vehicle parking, not including parking of COMMERCIAL VEHICLES SEMI -TRAILERS and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds, except for RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. 2. through 4., no changes. 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. Delete 1. HOME OCCUPATIONS - CLASS I permitted under Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter. Renumber as appropriate. No other changes to section. Amend Sec. 23-3-150. - R-5 (Manufactured Home Residential) Zone District. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 13 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. PUBLIC parks. Delete 5. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 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-5 Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter. 1. through 4., no change. Amend 5. Private SCHOOLS. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 6., 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. Amend 2. Parking ar as and parking STRUCTURES Vehicle parking, not including parking of COMMERCIAL VEHICLES SEMI -TRAILERS and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds. except for RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. 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. Delete 1. HOME OCCUPATIONS - CLASS I permitter under Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter. Renumber as appropriate. 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. 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. 6,000 6,000 6,000 3 0006.000 6,000 Minimum LOT size (sq. ft.) , B. through L., no change. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2; 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 14 Insert 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. PUBLIC PARKS. Delete 3. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 4. and 5., no change. 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. Amend 17. SCHOOLS. private. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 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. Amend 2. Parking areas and parking STRUCTURESPARKING 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. PUBLIC PARKS. Delete 3. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 4. and 5 , no change. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 15 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 22., no change. Amend 23. SCHOOLS. private. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 24. through 26., 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 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. Amend 2. Parking areas and parking S FRUCTURESPARKING LOTS for USE by employees, customers, and company vehicles: not including TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES. No other changes to section. 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. PUBLIC PARKS Delete 3. PUBLIC SCHOOLS 4. and 5., no change. 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 14., no change. Delete 15. Headquarters or service facilities for taxi services. bus services and other services 16. through 23., no change. Amend 24. Parking argas and parking STRUCTURESPARKING LOTS. 25. through 29., no change. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 16 Amend 30. .PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 31., no change. Insert 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. PUBLIC PARKS. Delete 3. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 4. and 5., no change. 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. Amend 12. SCHOOLS.. private.PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Insert new 13. TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES. 1314. 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 1-3. 1., no change. Amend 2. Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES for USE by employees, customers and company vehiclesPARKI N G LOTS. No other changes to section. 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 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 17 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. PUBLIC PARKS. Delete 5. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 6., through 8., no change. Renumber. 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 10., no change. Delete 11. involving the transportation of people. 12. through 22., no change. Insert after "Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities." 23. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 23. through 29., no change. Insert after "THEATERS and convention halls.": 30. TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES. Renumber as appropriate. No other changes to Subsection C. 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 ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other 1-3. 1. and 2., no change. Amend 3. Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES for USE by employees, customers and company vehiclesPARKING LOTS. No other changes to section. Amend Sec. 23-3-320. - 1-2 (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. PUBLIC PARKS. Delete 5. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 18 6., through 8., no change. Renumber. 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. Headquarters or service facilities for taxi services, bus services and other services 12. through 22., no change. Amend 23. Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES PARKING LOTS. 24. and 25., no change. Insert after "Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.": 26. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 26. through 30., no change. Insert after "TRANSLOADING.": 31. TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES. Renumber 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. PUBLIC PARKS. Delete 5. PUBLIC SCHOOLS 6., through 8., no change. Renumber. 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. 1. through 13., no change. Delete 14. Headquarters or service facilities for taxi services bus services and other services involving the transportation of people. 15. through 26., no change. Amend 27. king STRUCTURES PARKING LOTS. 27. and 28., no change. Insert after "Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.": 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025. Weld County Planning Commission Page 19 26. PRIVATE SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 29. through 35., no change. Insert after "TRANSLOADING.": 36. TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES. Renumber 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.PUBLIC parks. Delete E. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 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. Amend C. Private SCHOOLS. 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. Exterior portions of all ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, including the roof. shall be constructed of nonreflective materials. A. through C., no change. Amend D. Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES. not including parking of COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. 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. 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. No other changes to section. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 20 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. Amend A. HOME OCCUPATIONS permitted under Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter. HOME BUSINESSES. subject to the limitations of Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter. B., no change. Delete C. Parking of one (1) COMMERCIAL VEHICLE per LEGAL LOT permitted under Division 12 of Article IV of this Chapter 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. HOME BUSINESSES. 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. 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. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025. Weld County Planning Commission Page 21 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, including property lines abutting RIGHT-OF-WAY, 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. 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 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 22 Public Health and Environment, except for applications for TEMPORARY storage of a WA NLFACTURED -- OWE under Section 23 '--' 60 be ow. H. Methods of supplying water in such a manner as to be adequate in quality, quantity and dependability for the proposed USE, except for applications for TEMPORARY storage of a MANUFACTURED HOME under Section 23-4-160 below. 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, or expire at the end of the initial or ex -tended term of the perm -it for TEMPORARY storage of the MANUFACTURED HOME. 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 ci one (1) MANUFACTURED HOME or RECREATIONAL VEHICLE occupied as a TEMPORARY DWELLING UNIT during the construction of a permanent 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: No other changes to this section. Repeal Sec. 23-4-160 entirely. Repeal Sec. 23-4-190 entirely. Repeal Division 7 entirely. Division 7 1 Repeal Sections 23-4-500, 23-4-510, and 23-4-520 entirely. Repeal Division 11 entirely. Di Repeal Sections 23-4-900, 23-4-910, 23-4-920, and 23-4-930 entirely. Repeal Division 12 entirely. Division 12 Repealed Repeal Sections 23-4-950, 23-4-960, 23-4-970, and 23-4-980 entirely. Division 13 - Home Occupation PermitsBusinesses Amend Sec. 23-4-990. - Home businesses. Amend 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.A HOME OCCUPATION Zoning Permit shall be obtai-ned for any HOME OCCUPATION falling within the definition of a HOME OCCUPATION operation. The Board of County Commissioners delegates the authority and responsibility for processing and approving the zoning permit to the Department of Planning Services. The Department of Planning Services . Repealed Repealed met prior to isn+tiatirg any official action. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 23 Amend B. 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 activity related to the HOME BUSINESS occurs outside of one (1) or more BUILDINGS, a wooden, vinyl, or decorative metal opaque privacy fence at least six (6) feet in height is required in order to SCREEN the outside activity. The Director of Planning Services is authorized to waive or reduce this fencing requirement or may allow alternative methods of SCREENING, upon written request of the applicant. 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 waiver, if granted, is subject to change and may be revised or revoked by the Director based on future changes in surrounding land USES, changes to USES associated with the HOME BUSINESS, or complaints from neighbors if deemed warranted by the Department of Planning Services. OCCUPATION required by this Division shall include the following: 4. 2. Name. address and telephone number of the owner of the land if different from applicant. 3. A copy of the most recent deed to the property and. if the applicant is not the property pli-cant. such as a lease agreement or similar evidence. 4. Reserved. 5. Number of acres of the property. 6. The application for a HOME OCCUPATION - CLASS II shall include a sketch plan of the site at the scale of one (1) inch represents twenty (20) feet, or other suitable scale. to show: a. The proposed parking location of any COMMERCIAL VEHICLE (if applicable). e contrary. a CLASS II HOME OCCUPATION may include up to VEHICLES. b. Access to be utilized, indicating whether the access is existing or proposed. c. Location and measurements of d. Reserved. e. Identification of any COUNTY. state or federal STREETS/ROADS or highways. f. Existing STRUCTURES on the property. g. The STRUCTURES in which the HOME OCCUPATION shall be operated shall be e total area of USE shall also be delineated. dance of a permit. The payment of the investigation fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requ►rements of this Chapter, nor from any other penalties. 8. The application for a HOME OCCUPATION - CLASS II shall include a certified list of the names. addresses and the corresponding Parcel Identification Number assigned by 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025. Weld County Planning Commission Page 24 the County Assessor of the owners of prope (500) feet of the property lines of the parcel. The source of such list shall be the records attorney. derived from such records or from the records of the County Clerk and Recorder. If the list was assembled from the records of the County Assessor. the applicant shall certify that such list was assembled within thirty (30) days of the application submission date. Inadvertent errors by the applicant in supplying such list, such notice, shall not create a jurisdictional defect in the permit process, even if such error results in the failure of a surrounding property owner to receive such notification. 9. Whether the property is situated within a SUBDIVISION regulated by a Homeowners Association (HOA). If applicable, contac 10. Acknowledgement that this zoning permit s -h -14 not be tra-nsferable by the applicant ping permit shall terminate automatically upon 11. Evidence that a water supply of sufficient quality. quantity and dependability will beds available to serve the proposed LOT and USE. f applicable. A fetter from a water district or municipality or a well permit are examples of evidence for domestic use. DISTRICT and the Department of Public Health and Environment, if applicable. An indicating -existing servic examples of evidence for domestic use. 13. A Weld County Access Permit. each proposed LOT are 15 Que-stionna+re provided by the Department of Planning Services. Amend 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.Duties of Department of Planning Services and Board of County Commissioners for a CLASS II HOME OCCUPATION zoning permit. 1. Once a COMPLETE APPLICATION is submitted far a GLASS II HOME OCCUPATION, ing Services shall refer the application to the applicable agencies listed in Appendix 23 G, as determined by the Department of Planning Services. The failure of any agency to respond within twenty-one (21) days may be th i-it rests with the COUNTY. • 2. The Department of Planning Services shall send notice. mailed first-class. to owners of LOTS within five hundred (500) feet of the subject property notifying them of the issuance of the zoning permit, which shall be submitted by returning the signed form sent by the Department of Planning Services within twenty-one (21) days. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 25 If the Department of Planning Services receives objections from at least thirty (30) percent of those notified within twenty one lanning requirements, the zoning permit shall be denied by the Department of Planning Services. The Department of Planning Services shall notify the applicant of the objections and the denial of the zoning permit. The Department of Planning Services shall also provide the denial notice. If , the denial shall be final. If appealed, the following process shall be followed: a. A public hearing shall be schedu4ed before the Board of County Commissioners and Clerk to the Board shall send notice, mailed first class, to the applicant and {10j days prior to the hearing. b. The Department of Planning Services shall post a sign on the property in question and telephone number where further information may be obtained. The sign shalt be posted at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing date and evidenced with a photograph. in the newspaper designated by the Board of County Commissioners for publication of notices at least :en (10) days prior to tie hearing. d. The Board of County Commissioners shall consider any testimony of owners of surrounding property and REFERRAL agencies concerning the effects of the zoning permit on the NEIGHBORHOOD and its compliance with the applicable criteria set out in this Code. resolution affirming its decision as to whether to approve or deny the zoning permit. �e cecision oBoarc sna be Tina f. Notice is not required by state statute and is provided as a courtesy to surrounding property owners. Inadvertent errors by the applicant in supplying such list or the Department of Planning Services in sending such notice shall not create a jurisdictional defect in the permit process even if such error results in the failure of a surrounding property of this Chapter or to mitigate impacts or address concerns of REFERRAL agencies or permit/agreement, and restrictions may be enforced by means of conditions in the including but not limited to conditions or restrictions and the standards contained in this Article. Amend 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 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 26 this code. Approval or denial of the zoning permit for a HOME OCCUPATION shall be based on the following criteria: Compatibility with surroun NEIGHBORHOOD and its effects upon the immediate area. 2. The proposal is consistent with the policies and goals of Chapter 22 of this Code. 4. The HOME OCCUPATION shall not create any negative impacts to the public health, safety and general welfare of the neighboring property owners, such as little or no offensive noise, vibration, smoke. dust, odors, lighting, traffic congestion, trash accumulation, heat, glare or electrical interference, or o noticeable off the LOT. 5. The proposal is consistent with the definition in Section 23-1-90 of this Chapter. 6. Reserved. 8. An access is or can be made available that provides for safe ingress and egress to a PUBLIC STREET/ROAD. A accesses sna be in accorc-ance wi- i -ne access requirements set forth in this Code. Amend E. There shall be no more than ten (10) total customers, clients, patients, students or nonresident employees on -site at any one (1) time.A zoning permit for a HOME OCCUPATION shall not be transferable by the applicant and/or owner to any successor and se of the property. Amend F. Hours of operation for public access shall be limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.A CLASS 1 HOME OCCUPATION shall be conducted by the members of the LIVING UN T of tie DWEL._ NG UN T. A CLASS I NOME OCCUPAT ON sia I be co-iductec by the members of the LIVING UNIT of the DWELLING UNIT plus no more than two (2) external e mployees. Amend G. The LOT must have adequate off-street parking in accordance with Division 1, Off - Street Parking and Loading Requirements, of this Article IV.There shall only be incidental Amend 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.A CLASS I HOME OCCUPATION shall not be accessible by the public, other than for a FAMILY CHILD ss shall be limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for a CLASS II HOME OCCUPATION. Amend I. Prohibited HOME BUSINESS USES. In -person retail sales shall not be the primary o bjective 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 n ot be permitted as HOME BUSINESSES:A CLASS II HOME OCCUPATION shall not (16) average daily trips (eight (8) round trips). 1. ADULT BUSINESS, SERVICE, or ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 27 2. AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE. 3. Animal (veterinary) clinics. 4. BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITIES. 5. BREW PUBS. 6. CONTRACTOR'S SHOPS. 7. CUSTOM MEAT PROCESSING. 8. DISTILLERIES. 9. EVENT FACILITIES. 10. HOSPITALS. 11. HOTELS/MOTELS. 12. KENNELS. 13. NIGHTCLUBS, BARS, LOUNGES, OR TAVERNS. 14. RESTAURANTS. 15. SHOOTING RANGES. 16. TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES. 17. VEHICLE RENTAL ESTABLISHMENTS. 18. VEHICLE SALES ESTABLISHMENTS. 19. VEHICLE SERVICE/REPAIR ESTABLISHMENTS. 20. WINERIES. 21. Any USE that is not ACCESSORY to a DWELLING UNIT. 22. An/ USE that does not meet the requirements of this Division 13 Delete J. HOME OCCUPATIONS shall be conducted prim may utilize up to fifty (50) percent of the GROSS FLOOR AREA of a DWELLING UNIT and up to fifty (50) percent of the GROSS FLOOR AREA of ACCESSORY BUILDINGS on the property. Delete K. There shall be no OUTDOOR STORAGE, display or sales of materia s. goods, supper or equipment related to the operation of such HOME OCCUPATION. nor of any highly explosive or combustible materia s. 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. 2025-* ORD2025-11 September 2, 2025, Weld County Planning Commission Page 28 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 1 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. Amend G. Up to osne (9) COMMERCIAL VEHICLES associated with the zoning permit USE shall be allowed to be parked on site, unless otherwise approved by the Board of County Commissioners. 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. 2025-* ORD2025-11 Summary of the Weld County Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2025° A regular meeting of the Weld County -Planning Commission was; held in the Weld County Administration Building, Hearing Room; 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado This meeting was called to order by'Vice Chair Michael Wades, at 1 33 p m ,' _Roll Call Present Barney Hammond, Cole Ritchey, Hunter Rivera, Michael Biwer, Michael Palizzi,-Michael Wailes, Virginia Guderjahn Absent/Excused Butch White, Calven Ooze Also Present Diana Aungst, Molly Wnght,'Angela Snyder, Jim Flasher and Maxwell Nader, Department -of Planning Services, Mike McRoberts, Development Review, Karin McDougal, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem,-Secretary Case Number Planner Request Ordinance 2025-11 Jim Flesher/Maxwell Nader In -the -Matter of Repealing and Reenacting with Amendments, Chapter 23 Zoning of the Weld County Code (Miscellaneous) , , Jim 'Flesher, Planning Services, presented- Ordinance' 2025-11 and' provided a 'brief overview of the proposed code changes, specifically the requirements on the number and size of semi-trucks^and trailers in the various zone distncts and the -removal of the ,zoning permits for office trailers and unoccupied - manufactured homes, He added that currently there are two classes of home occupations, both allowed_by zoning permit However, Staff is recommending to consolidate and simplify the permits into, one home - business permit which would be allowed in ,the Ag, Estate and R-1 zone districts The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this Ordinance _ - < Commissioner Palizzi referred to the email' submitted from Hanna Dutrow of AgProfessionals and asked it this wraps into the less than 1 acre that is required indoors ,-Mr Flesher said that a home business would not be permitted in R-2 through R-5 zones and -added that it would be limited to the Ag, Estate and R-1 zone districts` Mr Palizzi asked,Staff to speak to the reasoning behind the proposed change as the/letter speaks to pianoleachers or accountants Mr Flesher said that if no one complains about the neighbor who has a home business, we won't know about it _ He added that Staff doesn't look for violations and will verify if a complaint comes in from the public if it,warrants compliance -action to be taken Maxwell Nader, Planning Services,' said that currently you can have'a Class I Home Business Permit but during this code update process Staff felt that there should be a limit to the residential zone -districts as there would not be separate classes of permits anymore He added that there is not -a large amount of R- 2 or denser zoned properties in the county as most of those get incorporated into municipalities Commissioner Biwer referred to Section 23-4-990 regarding -the requirement for fencing for a home business and asked if that authority is typically given to the Director to waive or make those decisions Mr Flesher said that the code requires a fence, but if circumstances warrant, for example if there are no houses around this home business it would allow the Director to waive that requirement He added that this was added after a worksession with the Board of County Commissioners The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this Ordinance Mary Rose Cullen, -13617 Elmore Road, requested that the change to home,businesses only applies to Ag and not R-1 or Estate She said it states no more than 10 people will be on site at any'given time However, during the business day you could have up to essentially 100 people coming through the door She added that it increases traffic for the neighborhood and decreases the quality of life for R-1 zoning When you open up R-1 or Estate zoning to commercial business you ruin exactly what the zoning was -set up for She_ 1 said,that there will be unintended consequences such as an increase'in crime, increase in traffic, and road damage from heavy trucks Bruce Johnson, 801 8th Street, `stated that he thinks by regulating a problem it creates more of a problem and added that they should define what should be non -uses as to an acceptable use He added that we have created nightmares like recorded exemptions which have expanded beyond their use The trouble is enforcing the landowners to keep within their requirements of what they can do Commissioner Biwer said that the issues he has can be resolved with some enforcement and allows the - Director to make some choices He added that he does believe it tightens it up although it may appear to bean expansion but it does put some framework around what's expected In general, he is in support of Commissioner Pahzzi said that we should look at allowing it in the R-2 through R-5 zone districts, however, he doesn't know that its enough for him to say no to this but it is worth talking about Commissioner Ritchey agreed with, Mr Palizzi's comments and added that it is not enough for him to say no but recommended furtherreview with regard to the R-2 through R-5 zone districts Commissioner Hammond said that adequate parking should be reviewed in these applications Motion: Forward Ordinance '2025-11 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval, - - Moved by Michael Biwer, Seconded by Barney Hammond Vote. 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G • C • 4-- • Ot )1 L-rt 4-- I. 4 (z; 1 ��1et.) t 0 � \41� n go/ & Sf1 k2 --o 6 v e)e ' 1 I I ' 4 C tit CihtL MEMORANDUM To Weld County Planning Commission From Jim Flesher, Long -Range Planner Date September 2, 2025 , Re Ordinance 2025-11, Chapters 23, Zoning, miscellaneous revisions This ordinance mainly focuses on commercial vehicles and home businesses, though there are several other miscellaneous changes included Commercial Vehicles and Semi -Trailers The definition of "Commercial Vehicle" is proposed to be deleted The current definition is as follows (words in all capitals in Chapter 23 are defined in Sec 23-1-90) "Any vehicle used or previously used COMMERCIALLY, excluding those USES listed by right in the A (Agricultural) Zone District A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE shall include, but is not limited to, semi -tractors and SEMI -TRAILERS, dump trucks, construction equipment, box trucks, tow trucks, and vehicles,such as taxis and ride -sharing vehicles used to transport passengers for a fee A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE shall not be allowed to deteriorate to the condition of a DERELICT VEHICLE or be utilized as a storage unit, unless the USE is allowed through the zone district For the purposes of enforcement, two-axle'passenger motor vehicles, as defined in C R S Section 42-1-102(58), which could be, utilized in everyday personal transport, and which are used COMMERCIALLY, such as but not limited to taxis, ride -sharing vehicles, and work pick-up trucks, may be allowed in any zone district without requirement of any permits provided they are operated solely by residents thereof " This definition is very broad and requires determining whether a vehicle is used "Commercially" The definition of "Commercial" is "An activity where goods, products or services are bought, sold or transferred in ownership on a fee, contract or barter basis excluding those USES listed by right and ACCESSORY USES in the A (Agricultural) Zone District " Rather than trying to determine whether a vehicle meets these definitions, Ordinance 2025- 11 would instead limit vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,000 pounds, which are Class 7 and 8 Vehicles according to the USDOT's classification For simplicity, we are referring to these as "heavy vehicles" or "heavy trucks", though not adding a definition to the code Vehicles under this weight rating would not be restricted in any zone district Any number of Class 6 vehicles would be allowed on any lot, for example Recreational Vehicles would be excluded The definition of "Farming" would be revised and include parking of vehicles used for Farming, regardless of weight rating (Farming is'a use by right in the Agricultural zone and an accessory use in the Estate zone ) Semi -Trailers would be limited separately and that definition would be revised Page 1 The limits would be as follows o Ag zone outside subdivisions and townsites, at least 2 5 acres Two heavy trucks and two Semi -Trailers (2 + 2) o Ag zone outside subdivisions and townsites, less than 2 5 acres One heavy truck and two Semi -Trailers (1 + 2) o Ag zone in subdivisions and townsites with at least one acre, and Estate zone One heavy truck and one Semi -Trailer (1 + 1) o No heavy trucks or Semi -Trailers would be allowed in Residential zones or on lots under one acre in Ag-zoned subdivisions or townsites o There would not be a limit in Commercial and Industrial zones ® The Semi -Trailers could be used either for transport or for storage and the zoning permit we\ currently require for using Semi -Trailers would be eliminated Semi -tractors would need to be parked at least 50 feet from adjacent lots and Semi -Trailers would need to be at least 20 feet from property lines This would not apply to Commercial and Industrial zones or Farming Trucking and Transportation Companies, other ZPAGs Current code does not have a defined use for trucking companies so we are proposing a new definition of Trucking and Transportation Companies, which would also include "Facilities where multiple passenger transport buses, taxis, or other vehicles for transporting paying customers are parked " In the Ag zone outside of subdivisions and townsites, a Trucking Company could be allowed by administrative zoning permit (ZPAG), which would allow up to 15 heavy trucks plus 15 Semi - Trailers The regulations on ZPAGs, which currently limit the number of Commercial Vehicles to nine unless approved by the Board, would be increased to this new limit of "15 + 15" A use by special review (USR) would be an option in those areas as well The Board could approve a USR for a Trucking Company with any number of heavy trucks and trailers In the C-3, C-4, and Industrial zones, Trucking and Transportation Companies would be allowed by administrative site plan review (SPR) • They would not be allowed in C-1 or C-2, in Residential or Estates zones, or in Ag-zoned subdivisions and townsites Home Businesses Current code has two classes of "Home Occupations", both allowed by zoning permit in Ag and Estate zones Residential zones allow Class 1 Home Occupations The Ag and Estate zones also allow "Home Businesses" by USR These definitions and regulations would be consolidated and simplified We would only have Home Businesses, which would be allowed by zoning permit in Ag, Estate, and R-1 zones The permit would simplified as well Its main purpose would be to have the applicant acknowledge the regulations Home Business must be accessory to a residence No more than 10 customers, clients, patients, students, or nonresident employees would be allowed on -site at any one time _ Public access would be limited to 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m Page 2 Adequate off-street parking would be required Home businesses on lots smaller than ,one acre would need to be conducted entirely indoors or off -site If activities occur outside on larger lots, opaque screening (e g , a privacy fence at least six feet high) would be required Certain uses listed in the ordinance would not be allowed by Home Business Other miscellaneous The ordinance would remove the requirement for a zoning permit for office trailers Provisions regarding zoning permits for storage of unoccupied manufactured homes would also be removed The ordinance defines "Public School" and "Private School" and makes them an SPR in all zones The definition of Commercial School would be grouped with these under "School" Public parks, which are not defined, would be removed from the uses by right This use is already included inithe definition of Public Recreational Facilities The definition of "Screen" would be updated to clarify that fencing for screening, where required, needs to be a privacy fence or wall, not chain link A few other cleanup -type revisions are included as well Please see the ordinance for more information Staff recommends the Planning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners for Ordinance 2025-11 Page 3 INVENTORY OF ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Applicant Weld County Case Number Ordinance 2025-11 Submitted or Prepared Prior to At Hearing Hearing 1 AGPROfessionals, letter received September 2, 2025 X I hereby certify that the 1 item identified herein was submitted to the Department of Planning Services at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commissioners' hearing ' f Jim FIZs.her, Planner This Message Is From an External Sender This email was sent by someone outside Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good morning, Thank you for sending over the code change ordinance. We do have a few comments we would like to include with today's PC hearing. We appreciate the changes being proposed by the Planning Department and believe they wilt benefit the county. The addition of the trucking companies uses allows a greater flexibility for many of the operators in the area. One concern we have is the home businesses being taken away from the Residential (R-2 through R-5) zone districts. These lots wilt be naturally self-limiting with the terms being placed on home business permits. There may be piano teachers, accountants, or any other number of private businesses that can be contained in the residence and have little to no traffic generated. The removal of these uses from possible residential sites wasn't discussed previously in the work sessions and we believe this zoning permit shouldn't be taken away from other homeowners. Thank you for the opportunity to provide comment on these changes. Hannah Dutrow Land Planner Idaho Planning Coordinator AGPROfessionats 3050 67th Avenue, Suite 200 Greeley, CO 80634 970-535-9318 office 303-775-0780 cell 970-535-9854 fax www.agptos.com MIN AGPROfessionais l)LV'E1A)i'r.l<" AC.kIi_.u'I_'l t'}ZI• saw, 'Po rch Awards fiwrEshics %1'inncr MMERCURY t• ;ASTEST-GROWING . aME COMPANIES 1022 HONOREE -.ERN co*OA*Oo BizWest EXHIBIT II 1 Summary of the Weld County Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, August 5, 2025 A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held in the Weld County Administration Building, Hearing Room, 1150 0 Street, Greeley, Colorado This meeting was called to order by Chair Butch White, at 1 30 p m - Roll Call Present Barney Hammond, Butch White, Calven Goza, Cole Ritchey, Michael Biwer, Michael Palizzi, Michael Wailes, Virginia Guderjahn Absent Hunter Rivera Also Present Diana Aungst, Maxwell Nader, Molly Wright, Angela Snyder, Department of Planning Services, Mike McRoberts, Development Review, Karin McDougal, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary Motion Approve the July 1, 2025 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Michael Wailes, Seconded by Virginia Guderjahn Motion passed unanimously Election of Officers Motion Nominate Butch White as Chair Moved by Michael Palizzi, Seconded by Michael Biwer Moton passed unanimously Motion. Nominate Michael Wailes as Vice -Chair Moved by Michael Biwer, Seconded by Virginia Guderjahn Moton passed unanimously Case Number Planner Request Ordinance 2025-11 Jim Flesher/Maxwell Nader In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting with Amendments, Chapter 23 Zoning of the Weld County Code (Miscellaneous) The Chair stated that Staff is requesting a continuance to the September 2, 2025 Planning Commission Hearing, therefore this case will be continued to the September 2, 2025 Planning Commission Hearing Respectfully submitted, Kristine Ranslem Secretary 1 Summary of the Weld County Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, August 5, 2025 A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held in the Weld County Administration Building, Hearing Room, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado. This meeting was called to order by Chair Butch White, at 1:30 p.m. Roll Call Present: Barney Hammond, Butch White, Calven Goza, Cole Ritchey, Michael Biwer, Michael Palizzi, Michael Wailes, Virginia Guderjahn Absent: Hunter Rivera Alsc Present: Diana Aungst, Maxwell Nader, Molly Wright, Angela Snyder, Department of Planning Services, Mike McRoberts, Development Review, Karin McDougal, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary. Motion: Approve the July 1, 2025 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Michael Wailes, Seconded by Virginia Guderjahn. Motion passed unanimously. Election of Officers. Motion: Nominate Butch White as Chair Moved by Michael Palizzi, Seconded by Michael Biwer. Moton passed unanimously. Motion: Nominate Michael Wailes as Vice -Chair Moved by Michael Biwer, Seconded by Virginia Guderjahn. Moton passed unanimously. Case Number: Planner: Request: Ordinance 2025-11 Jim Flesher/Maxwell Nader In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting with Amendments, Chapter 23 Zoning of the Weld County Code (Miscellaneous) The Chair stated that Staff is requesting a continuance to the September 2, 2025 Planning Commission Hearing, therefore this case will be continued to the September 2, 2025 Planning Commission Hearing. Respectfully submitted, Kristine Ranslem Secretary 2025-2354 Hello