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Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-08
In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 23 Zoning
and Chapter 24 Subdivisions of the Weld County Code
Be it ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, State
of Colorado:
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners, on December 28, 2000, adopted
Weld County Code Ordinance 2000-1, enacting a comprehensive Code for the County of
Weld, including the codification of all previously adopted ordinances of a general and
permanent nature enacted on or before said date of adoption, and
Whereas, the Weld County Code is in need of revision and clarification with regard to
procedures, terms, and requirements therein.
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Weld, State of Colorado, that certain existing Chapters of the Weld County Code be, and
hereby are, repealed and re-enacted, with amendments, and the various Chapters are
revised to read as follows.
Chapter 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:
ANIMAL UNIT. A term and number used to establish an equivalency for various
species of LIVESTOCK. The number of LIVESTOCK allowed by right is dependent upon
bulk requirements of the A (Agricultural), E (Estate) and R-1 (Low -Density Residential)
Zone District. LIVESTOCK in excess of the bulk requirements for the Agricultural Zone
District shall require a Use by Special Review Permit for a LIVESTOCK CONFINEMENT
OPERATION or ANIMAL BOARDING and animal TRAINING FACILITY. All LIVESTOCK
shall have the following ANIMAL UNIT equivalents and bulk requirements contained in
Tables 23.1A, 23.1 B, and 23.1 C, below:
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Table 23.1A
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Table 23.1B
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Sheep
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POULTRY
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100
Rabbit
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Any combination of the above LIVESTOCK and their equivalents as a Use by Right
shall not exceed the maximum of four (4) ANIMAL UNITS per acre in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District on LOTS less than one -hundred twenty (120) gross acres, not to exceed six
(6) ANIMAL UNITS per acre on LOTS a minimum of one -hundred twenty (120) gross
acres and less than three hundred twenty (320) gross acres, not to exceed eight (8)
ANIMAL UNITS per acre on LOTS a minimum of one-half ('h) of a Section and less than
six hundred forty (640) gross acres, and not to exceed ten (10) ANIMAL UNITS per acre
on LOTS six hundred forty (640) gross acres or larger, or one full section In the E (Estate)
Zone District, ANIMAL UNITS shall not exceed one (1) ANIMAL UNIT per gross acre In
the R-1 (Low -Density Residential) Zone Distnct, ANIMAL UNITS shall not exceed two (2)
ANIMAL UNITS per LOT In determining the number of acres in a LOT for the purpose of
calculating the number of ANIMAL UNITS allowed as a Use by Right, the total number of
contiguously owned or controlled (for example, through lease, easement or dedication)
acres shall be included Such contiguity shall not be affected by the existence of a platted
STREET/ROAD orALLEY, a PUBLIC or private RIGHT-OF-WAY, state or federal PUBLIC
lands, or a lake, reservoir, stream or other natural or artificial waterway
BUILDABLE LOT A LEGAL LOT on which it is possible to construct a BUILDING in
compliance with applicable requirements of this Code, including, but not limited to,
permitted access and bulk requirements, and with any VARIANCES granted by the Board
of Adjustment A LEGAL LOT may not necessarily be a BUILDABLE LOT
ENCLOSED An object or USE shall be ENCLOSED if all aspects of the object or USE
are surrounded completely on all sides within a BUILDING
HISTORIC TOWNSITE A group of LOTS, tracts, or parcels of land created by
recording a plat or map which shows the boundaries of such LOTS, tracts, or parcels and
the original parcel from which they were created, recorded prior to September 20, 1961
HISTORIC TOWNSITE includes all property within such plat or map, whether or not
amended or resubdivided by subsequent plat or map
LEGAL LOT The term LEGAL LOT shall refer to any of the following
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a. through e. — No change.
f. When a LOT is bisected by the dedication of road RIGHT-OF-WAY that has been
accepted by the County after January 1, 2025, the land on either side of the
RIGHT-OF-WAY may be considered separate LEGAL LOTS.
g. Any LOT officially recognized by Weld County as a LEGAL LOT prior to January 1,
2025.
A LEGAL LOT may not necessarily be a BUILDABLE LOT.
LIVESTOCK: Cattle, bison, donkeys, mules, burros, llamas, alpacas, ostriches, emus,
elk, horses, swine, sheep, goats, POULTRY, yaks, camels, and rabbits.
Delete MASSAGE PARLOR.
MASSAGE THERAPIST.' A person licensed by the state who provides massage
treatments on a COMMERCIAL basis.
Delete NON -URBANIZING.
PET SHOP: A RETAIUSERVICE ESTABLISHMENT wherein the primary occupation
is the retail sale or grooming of HOUSEHOLD PETS or the sale of pet supplies.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD): A DEVELOPMENT zoned PUD and platted
in accordance with Chapter 27 of this Code and the Planned Unit Development Act of
1972 in C.R.S_ §§ 24-67-101, et seq.
POULTRY.' Any domesticated birds raised for their eggs, meat, feathers, or other
products, but excluding ostriches, emus, and raptors.
PUBLIC SEWER: Transmission, storage, treatment, collection or distribution facilities
constructed, operated or maintained by any district or municipality for the purpose of
providing common sewer service facilities, in which sewage is carried from individual
LOTS by a system of pipes to a SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT.
PUBLIC WATER: A system providing potable water for human consumption through
a water users' association in existence as of July 23, 2025, a municipality, a water district,
or a Title 32 special district approved in accordance with Article XIV of Chapter 2 of this
Code.
Delete PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT).
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RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: The following classes of recreational facilities have the
following meanings:
a. PUBLIC RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Includes, but is not limited to, PUBLIC
parks, zoos, swimming pools, golf courses, and other such facilities owned or
operated by or under the direction of a government agency or a nonprofit
corporation.
b. PRIVATE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Includes, but is not limited to, golf
courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, country clubs, and RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES for fraternal organizations, all of which are owned and operated by
either nonprofit organizations with a limited membership or by private persons
who own the facilities and are the only users of them. PRIVATE
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES do not include rodeos, roping arenas, RACING
FACILITIES, or SHOOTING RANGES.
c. COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Includes, but is not limited to,
bowling alleys, health spas, swimming pools, tennis courts, golf courses,
miniature golf facilities, or WATER SKIING, all of which are operated on a
COMMERCIAL basis by the paying public. COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES do not include rodeos, roping arenas, RACING FACILITIES, or
SHOOTING RANGES.
RIGHT-OF-WAY.- That portion of land dedicated to public use for STREET/ROAD
and/or utility purposes and accepted by the Board of County Commissioners as required
by Section 8-6-150 of this Code or by the State or a municipality.
SHOOTING RANGE - INDOOR: A COMMERCIAL facility designed or used for
shooting at targets with rifles, pistols, or shotguns, and which is completely ENCLOSED
within a BUILDING.
SHOOTING RANGE - OUTDOOR: The COMMERCIAL USE of land for archery and/or
the discharging of firearms for the purpose of target practice, skeet or trap shooting, or
temporary competition, such as turkey shoots. Excluded from this use type shall be
general HUNTING and unstructured and occasional discharging of firearms on private
property with the property owner's permission.
Delete URBANIZING.
Delete YARD.
All other definitions — No change.
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Article II - Procedures and Permits
Division 1 - Amendments to Zoning Map
Amend Sec. 23-2-30. Duties of Planning Commission.
A The Planning Commission shall hold a heanng to consider the application
for the Change of Zone The Planning Commission shall provide
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners concerning the
disposition of the requested change The Planning Commission shall
recommend approval of the request for the Change of Zone only if it finds
that the applicant has met the standards or conditions of this Subsection A
and Section 23-2-50 The applicant has the burden of proof to show that the
standards and conditions of this Subsection A and Section 23-2-50 are met
The applicant shall demonstrate
1 through 3 — No change
4 For zoning amendments to any zone district other than A (Agriculture), unpaved
STREETS/ROADS providing access to the subject parcels shall have a
minimum 26 -foot -wide travel surface with a minimum 4 -inch depth of aggregate
surface course (gravel) and a minimum RIGHT-OF-WAY width of sixty (60) feet
Otherwise, the rezoning shall only be approved on the condition that the
applicant shall enter into an Improvements Agreement prior to recording the
Change of Zone plat Such agreement shall be in conformance with Appendix
8-N, Transportation Plan, and Chapter 8, Article II, both of this Code The
Improvements Agreement shall provide for the road to be improved to a
minimum of 26 -foot -wide travel surface with a minimum 4 -inch depth of
aggregate surface course (gravel) and a minimum RIGHT-OF-WAY width of
sixty (60) feet prior to the recording of any land use permit map or issuance of
any building permit, access permit, or grading permit, whichever comes first,
and shall be re-evaluated for compliance with any additional improvements
upon submittal of an application for a land use permit, building permit, access
permit, or grading permit Additional improvements, if necessary, may require
an amended or new Improvements Agreement documenting additional
requirements No land use permit, building permit, access permit, or grading
permit shall be issued without review of the Improvements Agreement
Remainder of Section — No change
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Amend Sec. 23-2-40. Duties of Board of County Commissioners.
A — No change
B The Board of County Commissioners shall hold a public heanng to consider the
application and to take final action thereon In making a decision on the proposed
Change of Zone, the Board of County Commissioners shall consider the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, and from the facts presented at the
public heanng and the information contained in the official record which includes
the Department of Planning Services case file, the Board of County
Commissioners shall approve the request for the Change of Zone only if it finds
that the applicant has met the standards or conditions of Paragraphs 1 through 5
below and Section 23-2-50 The applicant has the burden of proof to show that the
standards and conditions of Paragraphs 1 through 5 below and Section 23-2-50
are met The applicant shall demonstrate
1 through 3 —
No change
4 For zoning amendments to any zone distnct other than A (Agncultur=e), unpaved
STREETS/ROADS providing access to the subject parcels shall have a
minimum 26 -foot -wide travel surface with a minimum 4 -inch depth of aggregate
surface course (gravel) and a minimum RIGHT-OF-WAY width of sixty (60) feet
Otherwise, the rezoning shall only be approved on the condition that the
applicant shall enter into an Improvements Agreement pnor to recording the
Change of Zone plat Such agreement shall be in conformance with Appendix
8-N, Transportation Plan, and Chapter 8, Article II, both of this Code The
Improvements Agreement shall provide for the road to be improved to a
minimum of 26 -foot -wide travel surface with a minimum 4 -inch depth of
aggregate surface course (gravel) and a minimum RIGHT-OF-WAY width of
sixty (60) feet pnor to the recording of any land use permit map or issuance of
any building permit, access permit, or grading permit, whichever comes first,
and shall be re-evaluated for compliance with any additional improvements
upon submittal of an application for a land use permit, building permit, access
permit, or grading permit Additional improvements, if necessary, may require
an amended or new Improvements Agreement documenting additional
requirements No land use permit, building permit, access permit, or grading
permit shall be issued without review of the Improvements Agreement
5 a through 5 c — No change
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C - No change
Delete D
Amend Sec. 23-2-50. Application requirements for Change of Zone.
A — No change
B The following information shall be submitted on an application form which may be
obtained from the Department of Planning Services '
1 and 2 — No change
3 Legal -description of the property under consideration as provided by a
Professional Land Surveyor licensed to do business in the state
4 through 16 — No change
C — No change
D A,draft rezoning plat in electronic ( pdf) format shall be submitted as part of the
general application
1 and 2 — No change
3 The following information shall be shown
a , An accurate depiction of the parcel under consideration, showing all
beanngs and distances outside the penmeter boundary lines The closure
error of the survey may not exceed one to five thousand (1 5,000) The
boundaries and dimensions shall be shown to -the nearest hundredth of a
foot (or seconds of arc for angular dimensions and bearings) Curved
boundaries and all curves on the rezoning plat shall include the radius of
curve, central angle, chord distance, and bearing Notation of non -tangent
curves with radial bearings shall be shown to all points of non -tangency
b through o — No change
4 The following certificates shall appear on the map
a Surveyor's certificate
Delete b
Reletter remainder of list
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Remainder of Section — No change
Amend Sec. 23-2-60! Effective date of approved amendments
I
Any approved amendments to the Official Zoning Map shall be effective immediately
upon approval by theBoard of County Commissioners unless otherwise specified by the
approving resolution of the Board of County Commissioners However, no building permit
shall be issued and no USE shall commence on the property until the approved zoning
plat is recorded
Division 4 - Uses by!Special Review
Amend Sec. 23-2-2010. Intent and applicability.
A through H — No change
Add I No Uselby Special Review approval shall be required for USES covered by
an approved 1041 Permit as descnbed in Chapter 21 of this Code
Amend Sec. 23-2-260. Application requirements.
A through C — No change
D Special Review Permit Plan Map
i
1 and 2 — No! change
3 The Special Review Permit Plan Map shall include certificates for the property
owner's signature, the Board of County Commissioners, and the Clerk to the
Board The required content of the certificates is available from the Department
of Planning Services
Remainder of Se I tion — No change
Amend Sec 23-2-2135. Minor amendments.
A through H — No change
I Use by Special Review (USR) Map Requirements The map requirements for
Minor Amendments shall be the same as required in Subsection 23-2-260 D,
except that the certificates for the Board of County Commissioners and the Clerk
to the Board are only required if the application is referred to the Board of County
Commissioners, otherwise, a certificate for the Director of Planning Services shall
be included
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Remainder of Section — No change
Division 9 Fees
Amend Sec. 23-2-940. General requirement for collateral.
The policy on Collateral as outlined in Chapter 8, Article II, of this Code shall be
followed
Article III - Zone Districts
Division I - A (Agricultural) Zone District
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 Distnct on ,LOTS outside of SUBDIVISIONS and HISTORIC
TOWNSITES without pnor approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning
Services or Department of Public Health and Environment, as applicable
A through D — No change
E Application of BIOSOLIDS and/or DOMESTIC SEPTAGE permitted under Chapter
14 of this Code
F through I — No change
Delete J Re -letter remainder of 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 C — No change
D CEMETERIES
E CHILD CARE CENTERS
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F. CHURCHES.
G. COMMERCIAL rodeos and COMMERCIAL roping arenas.
H. COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS.
Reletter remainder of 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.
A. through F. — No change.
Delete G.
Re -letter remainder of 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 H. — No change.
I. Application of DOMESTIC SEPTAGE permitted under Chapter 14 of this Code.
J. through M. — No change.
N. NONCOMMERCIAL TOWERS requiring approval of a Use by Special Review, as
detailed in Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
O. ORGANIC FERTILIZER PRODUCTION/COMPOSTING FACILITIES.
P. OUTDOOR STORAGE of PUBLIC utility -related equipment.
Q. Private SCHOOLS.
R. REPAIR SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT.
S. RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC CENTERS.
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T RESTAURANTS
U More than the number of SEMI -TRAILERS as ACCESSORY storage allowed by
right or by permit
V SOLAR/ENERGY FACILITIES (SEF'S), subject to the additional requirements of
Section 23-4-1030 _
W TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWERS requiring approval of a Use by
Special Review, as detailed in Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter
Remainder of Section — No change
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 (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 W — No change
X NONCOMMERCIAL TOWERS requinng approval of a Use by Special Review,
as detailed in Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter
Y ORGANIC FERTILIZER PRODUCTION/COMPOSTING FACILITIES
Z OUTDOOR STORAGE of PUBLIC utility -related equipment
AA Pnvate SCHOOLS
BB REPAIR SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
CC RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC CENTERS
DD RESTAURANTS
EE RETAIUSERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
FF More than the number of SEMI -TRAILERS as ACCESSORY storage allowed by
nght or by permit
GG SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES (SET'S), subject to the additional requirements of
Section 23-4-1030
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HH TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWERS requiring approval of a Use by
Special Review, as detailed in Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter
Remainder of Section — No change
Division 2 - Residential Zone Districts
Amend Sec. 23-3-110. R-1 (Lour -Density Residential) Zone District.
A and B — No change
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 CHURCHES
2 COMMUNITY BUILDINGS
Delete 3
Renumber remainder of list
Remainder of Section — No change
Amend Sec. 23-3-120. R-2 (Duplex Residential) Zone District
A and B — No change
C Uses allowed I ubject 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 CHURCHES
I
2 COMMUNITY BUILDINGS
Delete 3
Renumber remainder of list
I
Remainder of Section — No change
i
Amend Sec. 23-3-130. R-3 (Medium -Density Residential) Zone District.
A and B — No change
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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. CHURCHES.
2. COMMUNITY BUILDINGS.
Delete 3.
Renumber remainder of list.
Remainder of Section — No change.
Amend Sec. 23-3-140. R-4 (High -Density Residential) Zone District.
A. and B. — No change.
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. CHURCHES.
2. COMMUNITY BUILDINGS.
Delete 3.
Renumber remainder of list.
Remainder of Section — No change.
Amend Sec. 23-3-150. R-5 (Manufactured Home Residential) Zone District.
A. and B. — No change.
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. CHURCHES.
2. COMMUNITY BUILDINGS.
Delete 3.
Renumber remainder of list.
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Remainder of Section — No change
Amend Sec. 23-3-160. Bulk requirements.
Table 23 2 below I sts 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
Table 23.2
Bulk Requirements or R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and R-5 Zone Districts
Section
Require M ent
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
A
Minimum LOT size (sq ft )
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
B
Minimum LOT area per
DWELLING UNIT (sq ft )
NA
NA
3,000
1,500
NA
I
C
Minimum LOT width
50
50
50
50
50
D
Minimum SETBACK (feet)
20
20
20
20
20
E
Minimum
OFFSET (feet)
Five (5) feet, or one (1) foot for each three
(3) feet of BUILDING HEIGHT, whichever
is greater, or zero (0) for attached
DWELLING UNITS, where permitted and
where located along a party wall meeting
the requirements of Chapter 29 of the
Weld County Code
F
Maximum
(feet)
BUILDING HEIGHT
30
30
30
45
30
G
Maximum LOT COVERAGE (%)
50
50
60
70
60
H
1 Maximum number of ANIMAL
UNITS permitted per LOT
2
0
0
0
0
2 Maximum number of poultry
hens, no roosters, permitted per
N/A
0
0
0
4
LOT
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Maximum number of
HOUSEHOLD PETS per
premises
Up to four (4) of one (1) species or a total
of seven (7) of two (2) or more species
J Minimum OFFSETS and SETBACKS for EXISTING MANUFACTURED HOME
PARKS
1 a through 1 g — No change
2 No STRUCTURES shall encroach within or over any travel lane, flow line
adjacent to a travel lane, or sidewalk adjacent to a travel lane
Remainder of Section — No change
Division 3 - Commercial Zone Districts
Amend Sec. 23-3-220. C-2 (General Commercial) Zone District.
A and B — No change
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 I-3
1 through 10 — No change
Delete 11
Renumber remainder of list
Remainder of Section — No change
Amend Sec. 23-3-230. C-3 (Business Commercial) Zone District.
A and B — 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 Distnct other than I-3
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1 through 13 No change
Delete 14
Renumber remainder of list
Remainder of Section — No change
Division 4 - Industrial Zone Districts
Amend Sec. 23-3-310. I-1 (Light Industrial) Zone District.
A and B — No change
C Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review The following USES shall be allowed in
the I-1 Zone Distnct 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 Distnct other than I-3
I
1 through 9 —i No change
Delete 10
Renumber remainder of list
Remainder of Section — No change
Division 5 E (Estate) Zone District
Amend Sec. 23-3-415. Uses allowed subject to site plan review.
The following USES shall be allowed in the E Zone Distnct following approval and
recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter
A CHURCHES
Delete B
Reletter remainder of list
Amend Sec. 23-3-425. Uses allowed by permit.
�I
No USE listed in this Section shall commence construction or operation in the E Zone
Distnct without pno( approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning
Services
A and B — No change
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C Parking of one (1) COMMERCIAL VEHICLE per LEGAL LOT permitted under
Division 12 of Article IV of this Chapter
D WIND GENERATORS requiring a Zoning Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of
this Chapter
ARTICLE IV - Supplementary District Regulations and Zoning Permits
Division 2 - Signs
Amend Sec. 23-4-60. Purposes, intent, and applicability.
A Through D — No change
Add E SIGNS required by any government agency having junsdiction shall be
exempt from the provisions of this Division and shall not count toward allowable
SIGN limits
Amend Sec. 23-4-80. Electronic message displays.
A ELECTRONIC MESSAGE DISPLAYS are only allowed in Commercial and
Industnal zoning distracts and PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS with
Commercial and Industrial zone USES Regardless of zoning, limitations on
SIGNS on LOTS owned and operate by public agencies shall be the same as for
properties located in the C and I zones For the purpose of this section, "public
agencies" shall include, but not be limited to, police, ambulance, and fire stations
or facilities, water distract OFFICES, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PUBLIC libraries, and
federal, state, and local government agencies
Remainder of Section — No change
Division 5 - Supplementary Regulations for Certain Uses.
Remainder of Division — No change
Division 8 - Accessory Dwelling Units
Amend Sec. 23-4-600. Requirements for an accessory dwelling unit.
Where an ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) is permitted in Article III of this
Chapter, the following criteria shall be met prior to issuance of a building permit for said
dwelling
A through F — No change
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G Where the STREET/ROAD providing access is COUNTY -maintained, an ADU
must use an existing dnveway access No new Access Permits shall be issued by
the COUNTY for an ADU
H In R (Residential) zone districts and PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS that allow
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS, no ADU shall be permitted unless the LOT is
served by PUBLIC WATER and PUBLIC SEWER, unless all of the following
conditions are met
1 through 3 —
No change
Remainder of Section — No change
Division 9 — Miscellaneous Regulations
Article X - Enforcement
Amend Sec. 23-10-50. Relationship to other ordinances.
The Department of Building Inspection shall withhold issuance of Building Permits if
the USE of the property does not conform to the terms set forth in this Chapter and any
other specified County ordinance where made applicable by the terms set forth in the
specified ordinance including, but not limited to, those ordinances 'contained in
Chapters 21, 24, 27, and 29 of this Code
Chapter 24
Subdivisions
Article I - General Provisions
Amend Sec. 24-1-40. Definitions.
For the purposes of Chapters 24 and 27, the following words and phrases shall have
the meanings stated in this Section
Subdivision or subdivided land Any parcel of land in the unincorporated County which
is to be used for condominiums, apartments or any other multiple -dwelling units, unless
such land when previously subdivided was accompanied by, a filing which complied with
these provisions andl with substantially the same density, or which is divided into two (2)
or more parcels, separate interests or interests in common, unless exempted under the
following subsections Interests shall include any and all interests in the surface of land
but exclude any and all subsurface interests Interests in the surface of land created by
and through surface use agreements for oil and gas facilities or solar energy facilities
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(including 1041 solar energy facilities) are not a subdivision or subdivided land Unless
the method of disposition of property is adopted for the purpose of evading these
subdivision regulations set forth in this Chapter, the terms subdivision and subdivided
land shall not apply to any division of land
a through j — No change
Add k Which is created by the dedication of road right-of-way that has been
accepted by the County after January 1, 2025, and where the remaining lot(s)
on one (1) or both sides of the nght-of-way is(are) less than thirty-five (35)
acres
All other definitions — No change
Belt further ordained by the Board that the Clerk to the Board be, and hereby is, directed
to arrange for Municode to supplement the Weld County Code with the amendments
contained herein, to coincide with chapters, articles, divisions, sections, and subsections
as they currently exist within said Code, and to resolve any inconsistencies regarding
capitalization, grammar, and numbering or placement of chapters, articles, divisions,
sections, and subsections in said Code
Be it' further ordained by the Board, if any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held or decided to be
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
hereof The Board of, County Commissioners hereby declares that it would have enacted
this Ordinance in each and every section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, and
phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or
invalid
Publication May 17, 2025
First Reading June 16, 2025
Publication June 20, 2025, in the Greeley Tnbune
Second Reading June 30, 2025
Publication July 4, 2025, in the Greeley Tribune
Final Reading July 14, 2025
Publication July 18, 2025, in the Greeley Tnbune
Effective July 23, 2025
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