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RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT, USR23-0012, FOR A COMMERCIAL RECREATION FACILITY AND EVENT
FACILITY OUTSIDE OF SUBDIVISIONS AND HISTORIC TOWNSITES IN THE
A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT,
AND JEFFREY AND RACHEL RUMMER, C/O COLORADO RAILBIKE ADVENTURES,
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 28th day of
June, 2023, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., in the Chambers of the Board, for the purpose of hearing
the application of Regional Transportation District, 1600 Blake Street, Denver, Colorado 80202,
and Jeffrey and Rachel Rummer, 4121 County Road 3, Erie, Colorado 80516,
c/o Colorado Railbike Adventures, LLC, Attn: Robert Rummer, 306 E. Michigan Avenue,
Berthoud, Colorado 80513, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review
Permit, USR23-0012, for a Commercial Recreation Facility and Event Facility outside of
subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, on the following described
real estate, being more particularly described as follows:
Part of the S1/2 of Section 8; part of the SE1/4 of
Section 7; part of the E1/2 and the SW1/4 of
Section 18; part of the N1/2 N1/2 of Section 19, all
located in Township 1 North, Range 68 West of the
6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2023, the Board heard all of the testimony and statements of
those present and reviewed the request of Regional Transportation District, and Jeffrey and
Rachel Rummer, c/o Colorado Railbike Adventures, LLC, and having been fully informed,
continued the matter to August 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., to allow the applicants adequate time to
conduct a Noise Study, obtain a "will serve" letter from the Left Hand Water District, hold a
community meeting, provide clarification of the uses proposed for the event facility, and make an
additional attempt to communicate with the Town of Erie regarding the proposal, and
WHEREAS, at said hearing on August 23, 2023, the applicants were present, 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.
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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 23-2-230.6.1 — The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22
and any other applicable Code provisions or ordinance in effect.
1) Section 22-2-10.B states: "Respecting Private Property Rights. One
of the basic principles upon which the United States was founded
is the right of citizens to own and utilize property so long as that use
complies with local regulations and does not interfere with or
infringe upon the rights of others."The request to utilize the parcels,
located on currently non -agriculturally productive land, for a
Railbike Business is in line with this section of the Comprehensive
Plan. The property owner's business will comply with local
regulations and does not appear to interfere with, or infringe upon,
the rights of others. Additionally, the land was dedicated to Union
Pacific Railroad (UPRR) prior to being purchased by the Regional
Transportation District (RTD).
2) Section 22-2-30.A.1 states: "Land use changes should not inhibit
agricultural production nor operations." The request for a Railbike
business does not inhibit agricultural production or operations. The
proposal is located primarily on RTD owned properties, with the rail
intact. This land has not recently been farmed, and therefore, will
not negatively impact agricultural production and operations.
3) Section 22-2-40.A.1 states: "Identify target areas where the County
is able to encourage shovel -ready commercial and industrial
development." The request for a Railbike business will be utilizing
existing rail infrastructure owned by RTD. The use of the existing
rail promotes the business, supports a local small business and will
help boost the economy in this area.
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."
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2) Section 23-3-40.H — Uses by Special Review of the Weld County
Code, allows for "Commercial Recreational Facilities" in the
A (Agricultural) Zone District and Section 23-3-40.J — Uses by
Special Review of the Weld County Code, allows for an "Event
Facilities, not agricultural -related", in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District. Both preceding Code sections allow the applicant to apply
for the Railbike business.
C. Section 23-2-230.B.3 — The uses which will be permitted will be compatible
with the existing surrounding land uses. The surrounding properties are a
mix of suburban and rural residential lots. There are also many residential
lots and large vacant lots located within the Town of Erie's limits. There are
currently no Use by Special Review Permits on the subject properties, but
there is one (1) Special Use Permit, SUP -413, within one (1) mile of the
subject property, for a salvage and storage yard. Most properties adjacent
to the subject parcels are located within the Town of Erie.
The Weld County Department of Planning Services sent notice to roughly
185 surrounding property owners (SPOs) within 500 feet. The proposed
use is in an area that can support this development and the existing
screening, 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 23-2-230.6.4 — The uses which will be permitted will be compatible
with future development of the surrounding area, as permitted by the
existing zoning, and with the 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 located within the three (3) mile referral area of
the Towns of Erie and Frederick, and the City of Dacono. Both the City of
Dacono and Town of Frederick returned referrals with no concerns, dated
March 6, 2023, and March 7, 2023, respectively. The Town of Erie did not
return a referral. The site is not located within any existing
Intergovernmental Agreement Area (IGA) of a municipality. The Town of
Erie's Comprehensive Plan — 2015, identifies the subject properties as
many different uses. The RTD properties are identified as either open
space, public use or rural residential. The primary property where the
railcars and events will be located is zoned rural residential.
E. Section 23-2-230.6.5 — The application complies with Chapter 23,
Articles V and XI, of the Weld County Code. The property is not within the
following overlay districts, including, the Airport Overlay District, Historic
Townsites Overlay District, 1-25 Overlay District, the Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) defined boundary or Agricultural Heritage
Overlay District. Properties associated with request are located within the
Geologic Hazard Overlay District, specifically, Parcel
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Number#146718400031, which is located within the extent of a mine in
this area. The USR request will not be negatively impacted by this, nor will
the use of the USR negatively impact the mine. Properties are also located
within the Special Flood Hazard Area. Per the referral, dated March 14,
2023, the Floodplain Manager provided standard comments and
requirements for the request, but had no concerns. 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 23-2-230.8.6 — The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to
conserve prime agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed
use. The site contains soils designated as "High Potential Dry Cropland —
Prime if irrigated", or as "other", per the 1979 Soil Conservation Service
Important Farmlands of Weld County Map. The subject properties are
mostly created of old Railroad rights -of -way. These properties have not
been utilized for farming. Therefore, no agricultural land will be impacted
by the USR request.
G. Section 23-2-230.6.7 — 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,
and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County. This
proposal has been reviewed by the appropriate referral agencies and it has
been determined that the attached Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards ensure 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 Regional Transportation District and Jeffrey and Rachel
Rummer, c/o Colorado Railbike Adventures, LLC, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use
by Special Review Permit, USR23-0012, for a Commercial Recreation Facility and Event Facility
outside of subdivisions and historic townsites 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. An updated Landscape and Screening Plan, to address the outdoor parking
area, which includes the Lighting Plan, shall be submitted to, and approved
by, the Department of Planning Services.
B. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required at this location. Road
maintenance includes, but is not limited to, dust control and damage repair
to specified travel routes.
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C. The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1) All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR23-0012.
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 23-3 350.H of the Weld County Code addresses the issue
of trash collection areas.
5) The map shall delineate the proposed landscaping and screening,
in accordance with the approved Landscaping and Screening Plan.
6) The map shall delineate the lighting and shall adhere to standards,
in accordance with Section 23-2-160.U.6 of the Weld County Code.
7) All signs shall be shown on the map and shall adhere to Chapter 23,
Article IV, Division 2, of the Weld County Code.
8) The applicant shall show and label the location of any emergency
and site identification signage.
9) The map shall delineate the off-street parking area for the
customers and employees, including the surface type.
10) The applicant shall delineate the location of all curb stops in the
parking areas, per Section 23-4-30.D of the Weld County Code.
11) The vehicle parking and office area shall adhere to the Off-street
Parking and Loading Requirements, per Sections 23-4-20.B,
23-4-30.A, Appendix 23-A, 23-4-30. and 23-4-50 of the Weld
County Code.
12) This site will be required to meet all requirements of the American
Disability Act (ADA).
13) The applicant shall show the floodplain and floodway (if applicable)
boundaries on the map. Label the floodplain boundaries with the
FEMA Flood Zone and FEMA Map Panel Number, or appropriate
study.
14) The applicant shall show and label all recorded easements and
rights -of -way on the map by book and page number or Reception
number and recording date.
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15) County Road 3 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as a collector road, which
requires 80 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 or plat. All setbacks shall be
measured from the edge of the right-of-way. This road is maintained
by Weld County.
16) The applicant shall show and label the proposed access(es),
approved access width, and the appropriate turning radii on the site
plan. The applicant must obtain Access Permit(s) in approved
location(s).
17) The applicant shall show and label the entrance gate, if applicable.
An access approach that is gated shall be designed so that the
longest vehicle (including trailers) using the access can completely
clear the traveled way when the gate is closed. In no event shall the
distance from the gate to the edge of the traveled surface be less
than 35 feet.
18) The applicant shall show and label the accepted drainage features.
Stormwater ponds should be labeled as "Stormwater Detention,
No -Build or Storage Area" and shall include the calculated volume.
19) The applicant shall show and label the approved tracking control on
the site plan.
20) The applicant shall show and label the parking and traffic circulation
flow arrows showing how the traffic moves around the property.
3. Prior to Construction:
A. If there is any disturbance/construction in the floodplain, a Floodplain
Development Permit is required.
B. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed, prior to
on -site construction.
C. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit
will be required.
4. Prior to Operation:
A. The applicant shall develop an Emergency Action and Safety Plan with the
Weld County Office of Emergency Management and the Mountain View
Fire Protection District. The plan shall be reviewed on an annual basis by
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the Facility operator, the Fire District and the Weld County Office of
Emergency Management. Submit evidence of acceptance to the Weld
County Department of Planning Services.
B. The applicant shall not hold non-railbike events until the building associated
with the events is constructed, with the proper Certificate of Occupancy.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7 The Use by Special Review Permit is not perfected until the Conditions of Approval
are completed and the map is recorded. Activity shall not occur, nor shall any
Building or Electrical Permits be issued on the property, until the Use by Special
Review plat 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.
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 23rd day of August, A.D., 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: dddiet.)
Weld County Clerk to the Board
Perry L. Buc�Pro-Tem
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Date of signature: 09/x2/23
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT AND
JEFFREY AND RACHEL RUMMER,
CIO COLORADO RAILBIKE ADVENTURES, LLC
USR23-001 2
1 Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR23-0012, is for a
Commercial Recreation Facility and Event Facility outside of subdivisions and historic
townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right, pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of
the Weld County Code.
3. Railbike Excursion hours of operation are as follows:
a. Season: April through December.
b. The hours of operation: Tuesday through Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and
Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with the exception of operations on Mondays,
that are holidays, when the business will be closed on the following Tuesday.
c. Railbike departure schedules will vary by month, day and demand, within the
operational hours.
4. Event Center standards are as follows:
a. Events will conclude by 9:30 p.m.
b. The number of event attendees shall be up to 100.
c. There will be no more than two (2) wedding events, per month, for a total of
16 wedding events, per year.
5. The parking area on the site shall be maintained.
6. All signs shall adhere to Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 2, of the Weld County Code.
7. The proposed landscaping and screening on the site shall be maintained. Required
landscaping and screening shall be installed within one (1) calendar year of issuance of a
Building Permit or commencement of use, whichever occurs sooner. Dead or diseased
plant materials shall be replaced with materials of similar quantity and quality at the earliest
possible time.
8. The property owner or operator shall provide written evidence of an approved Emergency
Action and Safety Plan, on or before March 15th of any given year, signed by
representatives for the Fire District and the Weld County Office of Emergency
Management to the Department of Planning Services.
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9. Sources of light shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent
properties where such would cause a nuisance or interfere with the use on the adjacent
properties in accordance with the plan. Neither the direct, nor reflected, light from 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.
10. Lighting associated with the Commercial Recreation Facility and Event Facility shall be off
during non -business hours.
11. A Flood Hazard Development Permit is required for all construction or development
occurring in the floodplain or floodway, as delineated on the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) FIRM Community Panel Maps #08123C -2066E, issue date
January 20, 2016 (Coal Creek Floodplain). Any development shall comply with all
applicable Weld County requirements, Colorado Water Conservation Board requirements
as described in Rules and Regulations for Regulatory Floodplains in Colorado, and FEMA
regulations and requirements as described in 44 CFR parts 59, 60, and 65. The FEMA
definition of development is any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate,
including, but not limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading,
paving, excavation, drilling operations, or storage of equipment and materials.
12. FEMA's floodplain boundaries may be updated at any time by FEMA. Prior to the start of
any development activities, the owner should contact Weld County to determine if the
floodplain boundaries have been modified.
13. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities
Act, C.R.S. §30-20-100.5) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that
protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
14. 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, C.R.S. §30-20-100.5.
15. 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. The accepted Waste Handling Plan shall be adhered to.
16. 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.
17. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Residential Zone, as delineated in C.R.S. §25-12-103. The applicant shall adhere to the
accepted Noise Analysis.
18. Portable toilets and bottled water are acceptable for recreational facilities utilized for
six (6) months or less, per year, and for employees and clients onsite for less than two (2)
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consecutive hours a day, and two (2) or less full-time employees onsite. 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,
contain hand sanitizers and be screened from existing adjacent residential properties and
public rights -of -way. If the activities exceed the above requirements, then a permanent
water source and an On -site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) must be established
to provide for business use.
19. Any OWTS located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County
Code, pertaining to OWTS.
20. Adequate drinking, hand washing, and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and
patrons of the facility, at all times. A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided
for drinking and sanitary purposes, as appropriate.
21. All chemicals must be handled in a safe manner, in accordance with product labeling, and
in a manner that minimizes the release of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and volatile
organic compounds (VOCs). All chemicals must be stored securely, on an impervious
surface, and in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations.
22. The facility shall comply with Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations
governing the regulation of food service establishments.
23. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of state and federal
agencies and the Weld County Code.
24. 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.
25. The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road,
including damages and/or off -site tracking.
26. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be
utilized.
27. The property owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Road
Maintenance Agreement.
28. The Road Maintenance Agreement for this site may be reviewed on an annual basis,
including a site visit and possible updates.
29. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained.
30. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of on -site drainage related features.
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31. 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.
32. Building Permits issued on the proposed lots will be required to adhere to the fee structure
of the County Facility Fee, County -Wide Road Impact Fee, and Drainage Impact Fee
Programs.
33. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and
Operation Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code.
34. 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.
35. 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.
36. USR23-0012 for a Commercial Recreation Facility and Event Facility, not
agricultural -related, in the A (Agricultural) Zone District is nontransferrable and the permit
shall expire upon conveyance of the property to a new owner.
37. 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.
38. Construction or use pursuant to approval of a Use by Special Review Permit shall be
commenced within three (3) years from the date of approval, unless otherwise specified
by the Board of County Commissioners when issuing the original Permit, or the Permit
shall be vacated. The Director of the Department of Planning Services may grant an
extension of time, for good cause shown, upon a written request by the landowner.
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39. 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.
40. 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.
41. 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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