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RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT,USR23-0036,FOR A LIVESTOCK CONFINEMENT OPERATION(DRY COW
FACILITY FOR UP TO 2,000 COWS)IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT-
ROOSTER LAND COMPANY,LLC
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 held a public hearing on the 20th day of
December,2023,at the hour of 10:00 a.m.,in the Chambers of the Board,for the purpose of
hearing the application of Rooster Land Company,LLC,9743 County Road 16,Fort Lupton,
Colorado 80621,for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit,
USR23-0036,for a Livestock Confinement Operation(dry cow facility for up to 2,000 cows)in the
A(Agricultural)Zone District, on the following described real estate, being more particularly
described as follows:
Lot B of Recorded Exemption,RE-712;being part of
the SW1/4 of Section 12, Township 2 North,
Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado
WHEREAS, at said hearing, the applicant was represented by Travis Hertneky,
THEngineering,LLC, P.O.Box 337748,Greeley,Colorado 80633,and
WHEREAS,Section 23-2-230 of the Weld County Code provides standards for review of
said Use by Special Review Permit,and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and
statements of those present,studied the request of the applicant and the recommendation of the
Weld County Planning Commission and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this matter
and,having been fully informed,finds that this request shall be approved for the following reasons:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of
Section 23-2-260 of the Weld County Code.
2. The applicant has demonstrated that the request is in conformance with
Section 23-2-230.B of the Weld County Code as follows:
A. Section 23-2-230.B.1—The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22
and any other applicable Code provisions or ordinance in effect.
1) Section 22-2-30.A.4 states:"Farming or ranching operations are not
considered a nuisance as long as they employ common or
reasonable agricultural practices."This is an existing Livestock
Confinement Operation(dairy)and no new buildings or structures
are proposed under this application.The Department of Planning
Services has checked the compliance record and there is no record
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of a violation regarding operation of the existing facility since it was
purchased by Rooster Land Company,LLC,in spring of 2022.
2) Section 22-2-30.C states: "Harmonize development with
surrounding land uses." The application materials included a
Nuisance Management Plan and Preliminary Waste Management
Plan, per the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO)
requirements, which will help mitigate potential impacts of the
facility. The applicant is proposing to expand the animal units
allowed in an existing facility. The Weld County Right to Farm
Statement,states,in part:"Section C.R.S.§35-3.5-102,provides
that an agricultural operation shall not be found to be a public or
private nuisance, if the agricultural operation alleged to be a
nuisance, employs methods or practices that are commonly or
reasonably associated with agricultural production."
3) Section 22-2-50.B.3 states: "Prevent surface and groundwater
contamination."The facility is required to maintain compliance with
the Colorado Water Quality Control regulations.A Development
Standard is attached requiring that there will be no discharge of
manure or process wastewater,except as provided in the approved
Colorado Discharge Permit,for the facility.The facility will have to
adhere to Development Standards regarding nuisance
management,odor,and waste management,that do not apply to
Use by Right for Confined Animal Feeding Operations.
B. Section 23-2-230.B.2—The proposed use is consistent with the intent of
the A(Agricultural)Zone District.
1) Section 23-3-10 — Intent, states: "Agriculture in the County is
considered a valuable resource, which must be protected from
adverse impacts resulting from uncontrolled and undirected
business,industrial and residential land uses.The A(Agricultural)
Zone District is established to maintain and promote agriculture as
an essential feature of the County.The A(Agricultural)Zone District
is intended to provide areas for the conduct of agricultural activities
and activities related to agriculture and agricultural production,and
for areas for natural resource extraction and energy development,
without the interference of other,incompatible land uses."
2) Section 23-3-40.O lists Livestock Confinement Operations as a Use
by Special Review in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. The
proposed Use supports agricultural and agricultural-related
activities and supports an agricultural related use(dairy).Dairies
support other agricultural activities and businesses in the county,
such as crop production.The proposed use is consistent with the
intent of the A(Agricultural)Zone District and the Use is permittable
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under Section 23-3-40.O of the Weld County Code,which allows
for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review
Permit for a Livestock Confinement Operation.Additionally,the
application materials included a Nuisance Management Plan and
Preliminary Waste Management Plan, per the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment, Concentrated
Animal Feeding Operation(CAFO)requirements,which will help
mitigate potential impacts of the facility.
C. Section 23-2-230.6.3—The uses which will be permitted will be compatible
with the existing surrounding land uses.The adjacent lands consist of
pastures,crops,and rural residences.There are five(5)residences located
to the west and southwest of the operation. Two (2) residential lots
immediately border the property to the west.The nearest residence is
located approximately 350-375 feet from the nearest shade structure.The
access road on the west side of the dairy,and some existing buildings in
place,prior to the expansion of the facility(such as the equipment building),
are located to the west of the new improvements and closer to the
residences.
According to county records,there are multiple oil and gas support USRs
within one (1) mile of the site to the west and southwest, including:
USR21-0021,compressed natural gas fuel station;3AMUSR-1002,natural
gas processing facility; 2AMSUP-211, natural gas compressor facility;
1 MUSR19-12-0023,natural gas processing facility;MUSR14-0010,oil and
gas processing facility;1 MUSR18-12-0074,greater than 10-inch natural
gas pipeline and pump station; MUSR12-0006, natural gas plant;
USR12-0050, greater than 10-inch natural gas pipeline; USR14-0067,
electrical substation; USR21-0005, compressed natural gas station;
MUSR14-0022,natural gas pipeline;and USR18-0077,for a 36-inch crude
oil pipeline, and USR-701, accessory structure, is located within
one(1)mile to the east of the site.
The Weld County Department of Planning Services sent notice to ten(10)
surrounding property owners (SPOs). Planning staff received
correspondence from two(2)SPOs within 500 feet of the parent parcel.
One(1)letter outlined concerns about the expansion being incompatible
with the surrounding area(nearby residential lots),traffic noise during all
hours of the day, potential traffic hazards related to semis pulling onto
County Road 22 in this location,the amount of manure onsite,as well as
the odor generated from the facility.The other letter expressed concerns
with increased manure, odor, and flies, the proximity of the existing
operation and proposed expansion to their residence,and lights from the
operation shining into their bedroom.The letter also indicated operations
start early,around 4:00 a.m.,and there is frequent noise from beeping
trucks associated with the facility.
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The Conditions of Approval and Development Standards will assist in
mitigating the impacts of the facility on the adjacent properties and ensure
compatibility with surrounding land uses and the region.Weld County is a
Right to Farm County. It should be noted that Livestock Confinement
Operations that require a Use by Special Review Permit require submittal
and adherence to a Waste Management Plan and Nuisance Management
Plan to address and mitigate flies,odors,and manure associated with the
operation.Additionally,a Lighting Plan is required to be submitted,and
accepted,by the Department of Planning Services,and a Development
Standard is attached that requires the operation to comply with Commercial
Noise Limits,delineated in Colorado Revised Statutes.
The proposed use is in an area that can support this development and the
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards will assist in mitigating
the impacts of the facility on the adjacent properties and ensure
compatibility with surrounding land uses and the region.
D. Section 23-2-230.B.4—The uses which will be permitted will be compatible
with future development of the surrounding area, as permitted by the
existing zoning,and with future development,as projected by Chapter 22
of the Weld County Code,and any other applicable code provisions or
ordinances in effect,or the adopted Master Plans of affected municipalities.
The site is not located within a three(3)mile referral area or within a
Cooperative Planning Agreement boundary of a municipality.
E. Section 23-2-230.B.5 — The application complies with Chapter 23,
Articles V and XI,of the Weld County Code.The property is not located
within any overlay district officially adopted by the County, including
A-P(Airport) Overlay District, 1-25 Overlay District, Geologic Hazard
Overlay District, MS4-Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System area,
Special Flood Hazard Area, Historic Townsites Overlay District, or
Agricultural Heritage Overlay District.Building Permits issued on the lot will
be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County-Wide Road Impact
Fee,County Facility Fee,and Drainage Impact Fee Programs.
F. Section 23-2-230.B.6—The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to
conserve prime agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed
use.The facility is located on soils identified as Farmland of statewide
importance, Prime farmland if irrigated, and the product of
I(soil erodibility)x C (climate factor) does not exceed 60, Not prime
farmland and Farmland of local importance.This is an existing Livestock
Confinement Facility, and no additional improvements or buildings are
proposed.
G. Section 23-2-230.B.7—The Design Standards(Section 23-2-240,Weld
County Code), Operation Standards (Section 23-2-250, Weld County
Code),Conditions of Approval and Development Standards can ensure
that there are adequate provisions for the protection of the health,safety,
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and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County. The
proposal has been reviewed by the appropriate referral agencies and it has
been determined that the attached Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards ensure that there are adequate provisions for the
protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the
neighborhood and county and will address and mitigate impacts on the
surrounding area with the operation of this facility.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado,that the application of Rooster Land Company, LLC,for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit,USR23-0036,for a Livestock Confinement
Operation(dry cow facility for up to 2,000 cows)in the A(Agricultural)Zone District,on the parcel
of land described above,be,and hereby is,granted subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to recording the map:
A. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required at this location. Road
maintenance includes,but is not limited to,dust control and damage repair
to specified haul routes.
B. A Lighting Plan shall be submitted to,and accepted by,the Department of
Planning Services.
C. The applicant shall acknowledge the comments of the Division of Water
Resources,as stated in the referral letter,dated August 16,2023.Written
evidence of such shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services.
D. The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1) All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR23-0036.
2) The attached Development Standards.
3) The map shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260.D
of the Weld County Code.
4) The applicant shall delineate the trash collection areas on the map.
Section 23-2-240.A.13 of the Weld County Code addresses the
issue of trash collection areas.
5) The map shall delineate the on-site lighting,in accordance with the
accepted Lighting Plan.
6) All signs shall be shown on the map and shall adhere to Chapter 23,
Article IV,Division 2 of the Weld County Code,if applicable.
7) The map shall delineate the parking area for the vendors,
customers and/or employees.
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8) The applicant shall show and label all recorded easements and
rights-of-way,and these shall be delineated on the map by book
and page number,or Reception number.
9) County Road 22 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as an arterial road,which
requires 140 feet of right-of-way at full buildout.The applicant shall
delineate and label the future and existing right-of-way(along with
the documents creating the existing right-of-way)and the physical
location of the road on the site map.All setbacks shall be measured
from the edge of the right-of-way.This road is maintained by Weld
County.
10) County Road 35 is an unmaintained section line right-of-way.The
applicant shall verify and delineate the unmaintained right-of-way
and the documents creating the right-of-way on the map. All
setbacks shall be measured from the edge of the right-of-way.This
road is not maintained by Weld County.Any unmaintained road
needs to be located/identified in relationship to the right-of-way.The
applicant shall show and label the section line Right-of-Way as
"CR 35 Section Line Right-of-way,not County maintained."
11) The applicant shall show and label the existing,permitted access
points onto CR 22 and the usage type(Agriculture,Residential,
Commercial/Industrial,or Oil and Gas).
12) The applicant shall show and label the required tracking control.
13) The applicant shall show and label the drainage flow arrows.
2. Upon completion of Condition of Approval#1 above,the applicant shall submit
one(1)electronic copy(.pdf)of the map for preliminary approval to the Weld
County Department of Planning Services.Upon approval of the map the applicant
shall submit a Mylar map along with all other documentation required as Conditions
of Approval.The Mylar map shall be recorded in the office of the Weld County
Clerk and Recorder by the Department of Planning Services.The map shall be
prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld
County Code.The Mylar map and additional requirements shall be submitted
within 120 days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution.
The applicant shall be responsible for paying the recording fee.
3. In accordance with Appendix 5-J of the Weld County Code,should the map not be
recorded within the specified timeline from the date of the Board of County
Commissioners Resolution,a$50.00 recording continuance fee shall be added for
each additional three(3)month period.
4. The Use by Special Review is not perfected until the Conditions of Approval are
completed and the map is recorded.Activity shall not occur,nor shall any Building
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or Electrical Permits be issued on the property,until the Use by Special Review
map is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder
or the applicant has been approved for an early release agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted
by the following vote on the 20th day of December,A.D.,2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY,COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
Perry L Buc,Pro-Tam
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ROOSTER LAND COMPANY,LLC
USR23-0036
1. Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit,USR23-0036,is for a
Livestock Confinement Operation (dry cow facility for up to 2,000 cows) in the
A(Agricultural)Zone District,subject to the Development Standards stated hereon.
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right,pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of
the Weld County Code.
3. The hours of operation are 24 hours a day,Monday through Sunday.
4. The number of on-site employees shall be up to five(5),as stated in the application
materials.
5. The parking area on the site shall be maintained.
6. All signs shall adhere to Chapter 23,Article IV,and Division 2 of the Weld County Code.
7. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for controlling noxious weeds on the
site,pursuant to Chapter 15,Articles I and II,of the Weld County Code.
8. The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road,
including damages and/or off-site tracking.
9. Any work that may occupy and/or encroach upon any County rights-of-way or easement
shall require an approved Right-of-Way Use Permit,prior to commencement.
10. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads.On-site parking shall be
utilized.
11. The property owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Road
Maintenance Agreement.
12. The Road Maintenance Agreement for this site may be reviewed on an annual basis,
including a site visit and possible updates.
13. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained.
14. All liquid and solid wastes(as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities
Act,C.R.S.§30-20-100.5,as amended)shall be stored and removed for final disposal in
a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
15. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.This is not meant to
include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid
Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act,Section C.R.S.§30-20-100.5.
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16. Waste materials shall be handled,stored,and disposed of in a manner that controls
fugitive dust,fugitive particulate emissions,blowing debris,and other potential nuisance
conditions.The applicant shall operate in accordance with Chapter 14,Article I of the Weld
County Code.
17. Fugitive dust should attempt to be confined on the property.Uses on the property should
comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's Air Quality Regulations.
18. A permanent,adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary purposes.
19. Any On-site Wastewater Treatment System(OWTS)located on the property must comply
with all provisions of the Weld County Code,pertaining to OWTS.
20. Adequate drinking,handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and
patrons of the facility,at all times.For employees or contractors that are on site for less
than two(2)consecutive hours a day portable toilets and bottled water are acceptable.
Records of maintenance and proper disposal for portable toilets shall be retained on a
quarterly basis and available for review by the Weld County Department of Public Health
and Environment.Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed in Weld County
and shall contain hand sanitizers.Portable toilets shall be screened from existing adjacent
residential properties and public rights-of way.
21. The facility shall operate in compliance with Colorado Water Quality Control Commission
Regulation 81(5 CCR 1002-81)and 61(5 CCR 1002-61).There shall be no discharge of
manure or process wastewater,except as provided in the facility's Colorado Discharge
Permit.
22. If required,a Stormwater Discharge Permit shall be obtained from the Colorado Water
Quality Control Division,for construction activities.
23. Any manure or process wastewater applications shall be at agronomic rates and in
accordance with the Nutrient Management Plan or Manure and Wastewater Management
Plan.There shall be no discharge from land application areas,except for agricultural
stormwater.
24. The facility shall be operated and maintained in a manner to prevent nuisance conditions,
in accordance with the approved Management Plan for Nuisance Control.
25. The facility shall be operated in a manner to control pests at all times,in accordance with
the current, approved Management Plan for Nuisance Control. Additional control
measures shall be implemented at the request of the Weld County Department of Public
Health and Environment, in the event that rodents,which can be determined to be
associated with the facility,are in such a number to be considered a nuisance condition.
26. The facility shall be operated in a manner to control flies at all times,in accordance with
the current, approved Management Plan for Nuisance Control.Additional fly control
measures shall be implemented at the request of the Weld County Department of Public
Health and Environment,in the event that flies,which can be determined to be associated
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with the facility,are in such a number to be considered a nuisance condition.Additional
controls shall also be implemented in the event the Weld County Department of Public
Health and Environment were to receive a significant number of fly complaints associated
with the facility,and in the judgment of the Weld County Health Officer,there exists a fly
condition requiring abatement.
27. Odors detected off the site shall not equal,or exceed,the level of 15:1 dilution threshold,
as measured using methods set forth in Regulation 2 of the Colorado Air Pollution Control
Regulations.Additional controls shall be implemented,at the request of the Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment,in the event odor levels detected offsite of
the facility meet,or exceed,the level of 15:1 dilution threshold,or in the judgment of the
Weld County Health Officer,there exists an odor condition requiring abatement.
28. The applicant shall remove,handle,and stockpile manure from the livestock area in a
manner that will prevent nuisance conditions.The manure piles shall not be allowed to
exist or deteriorate to a condition that facilitates excessive odors,flies,insect pests,or
pollutant runoff.The surface beneath the manure storage areas shall be of materials which
are protective of State Waters.These areas shall be constructed to minimize seepage or
percolation of manure contaminated water.In no event shall the facility impact or degrade
waters of the State,in violation of Colorado Water Quality Control Commission,Regulation
Number 81.
29. The facility shall operate in compliance with applicable Colorado Air Quality Control
Regulations.There shall be no open burning except"Agricultural Open Burning,"as
defined by Colorado Air Quality Control Regulations.
30. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Commercial Zone,as delineated in C.R.S.§25-12-103.
31. All chemicals must be handled in a safe manner,in accordance with product labeling.All
chemicals must be stored securely,on an impervious surface,and in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations.
32. The applicant shall notify the County upon receipt of any compliance advisory or other
notice of non-compliance of a State-issued permit,and of the outcome or disposition of
any such compliance advisory or other notice of non-compliance.
33. The facility shall notify the County of any revocation and/or suspension of any State-issued
permit.
34. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of state and federal
agencies and the Weld County Code.
35. Lighting shall be maintained in accordance with the accepted Lighting Plan.
36. Sources of light shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent
properties.Sources of light should not cause a nuisance or interfere with the use on the
adjacent properties in accordance with the map.Neither the direct,nor reflected,light from
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any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public or
private streets.No colored lights may be used,which may be confused with,or construed
as,traffic control devices.
37. Building Permits may be required for any new construction, set up of manufactured
structures,or change of use of existing buildings,per Section 29-3-10 of the Weld County
Code.Buildings and structures shall conform to the requirements of the various codes
adopted at the time of permit application.Currently,the following have been adopted by
Weld County:2018 International Building Codes,2018 International Energy Code,2020
National Electrical Code,and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code.A Building Permit
application must be completed and two(2)complete sets of engineered plans,bearing the
wet stamp of a Colorado registered architect or engineer,must be submitted for review.
A Geotechnical Engineering Report,performed by a Colorado registered engineer,or an
Open Hole Inspection shall be required.A Building Permit must be issued prior to the start
of construction.
38. Building Permits issued on the proposed lots will be required to adhere to the fee structure
of the County-Wide Road Impact Fee,County Facility Fee,and Drainage Impact Fee
Programs.
39. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and
Operation Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code.
40. All buildings shall comply with the setback from oil and gas wells,per Section 23-4-700 of
the Weld County Code,as amended.
41. Necessary personnel from the Weld County Departments of Planning Services,Public
Works,and Public Health and Environment shall be granted access onto the property at
any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply
with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards stated herein and all
applicable Weld County regulations.
42. The Use by Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed
by the foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial
changes from the plans or Development Standards,as shown or stated,shall require the
approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Board of County
Commissioners before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are
permitted.Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning
Services.
43. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing
Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development
Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County
Commissioners.
44. Construction or use pursuant to approval of a Use by Special Review Permit shall be
commenced within three(3)years from the date of Board of County Commissioners
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signed Resolution,unless otherwise specified by the Board of County Commissioners
when issuing the original Permit,or the Permit shall be vacated.
45. A Use by Special Review shall terminate when the Use is discontinued for a period of
three(3)consecutive years,the Use of the land changes or the time period established
by the Board of County Commissioners through the approval process expires. The
landowner may notify the Department of Planning Services of a termination of the Use,or
Planning Services staff may observe that the Use has been terminated.When either the
Department of Planning Services is notified by the landowner,or when the Department of
Planning Services observes that the Use may have been terminated,the Planner shall
send certified written notice to the landowner asking that the landowner request to vacate
the Use by Special Review Permit.
46. In such cases where the Use by Special Review has terminated but the landowner does
not agree to request to vacate the Use by Special Review Permit,a hearing shall be
scheduled with the Board of County Commissioners to provide the landowner an
opportunity to request that the Use by Special Review Permit not be vacated,for good
cause shown.The landowner shall be notified at least ten(10)days prior to the hearing.
If the Board of County Commissioners determines that the Use by Special Review has
terminated and no good cause has been shown for continuing the permit,then the
termination becomes final,and the Use by Special Review Permit is vacated.
47. RIGHT TO EXTRACT MINERAL RESOURCES STATEMENT:Weld County has some of
the most abundant mineral resources,including,but not limited to,sand and gravel,oil,
natural gas,and coal.Under Title 34 of the Colorado Revised Statutes,minerals are vital
resources because(a)the state's commercial mineral deposits are essential to the state's
economy;(b)the populous counties of the state face a critical shortage of such deposits;
and(c)such deposits should be extracted according to a rational plan,calculated to avoid
waste of such deposits and cause the least practicable disruption of the ecology and
quality of life of the citizens of the populous counties of the state. Mineral resource
locations are widespread throughout the County and people moving into these areas must
recognize the various impacts associated with this development.Oftentimes,mineral
resource sites are fixed to their geographical and geophysical locations.Moreover,these
resources are protected property rights and mineral owners should be afforded the
opportunity to extract the mineral resource.
48. The Weld County Right to Farm Statement,as it appears in Section 22-2-30.A.4.a of the
Weld County Code,shall be placed on the map and recognized at all times.
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