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RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT, USR21-0007, FOR A MEDIUM SCALE SOLAR FACILITY OUTSIDE OF
SUBDIVISIONS AND HISTORIC TOWNSITES IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE
DISTRICT - CHARLES AND DEBRA BIRD, C/O NAMASTE SOLAR ELECTRIC, INC.
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 30th day of
June, 2021, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., in the Chambers of the Board, for the purpose of hearing
the application of Charles and Debra Bird, 617 6th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, c/o Namaste
Solar Electric, Inc., 888 Federal Boulevard Denver, Colorado 80204, for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR21-0007, for a Medium Scale Solar
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:
E1/2 W1/2 SE1/4 of Section 34, Township 6 North,
Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado
WHEREAS, at said hearing, the applicant was represented by Kyle Sundman, Namaste
Solar Electric, Inc., 888 Federal Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80204, 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 23-2-230.6 of the Weld County Code as follows:
A. Section 23-2-230.6.1 — The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22
[Weld County Comprehensive Plan] and any other applicable code
provisions or ordinance in effect.
1) Section 22-2-10.C states: "Promoting Economic Growth and
Stability. Land use policies have a significant impact on economic
conditions in the County and should be structured to encourage
economic prosperity. To ensure the continued strength of Weld
County's economy, land use processes and decisions based on the
[Comprehensive Plan] shall be consistent and promote financially
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responsible growth. "This solar facility will provide construction jobs
and energy to Weld County. These functions directly support
economic prosperity. This solar facility, being a power -generating
facility, will add variety, stability, and redundancy to the existing
electrical grid. Traditional energy resources are tied to commodity
markets and can vary in demand and output. This facility can
complement and support the economy during times of fluctuating
oil and gas activity.
2) Section 22-2-60.6.3 states: "Require that energy and mineral
resource development conserve the land and minimize the impact
on surrounding land and the existing surrounding land uses." The
proposed facility will occupy less than 50 percent (%) of the existing
parcel and was sited in a portion of the property that is furthest from
the Greeley -Weld County Airport. The applicant is proposing
fencing to separate the facility from the nearest single-family
residence and the facility is located approximately 1,300 feet or
more from a County Road.
B. Section 23-2-230.6.2 — 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." This code
section supports the installation of the solar facility, which is an
energy development. The facility will provide power to be utilized by
residences, businesses, and farming operations in Weld County.
2) Section 23-3-40.R — Uses by special review, of the Weld County
Code includes, "Medium Scale Solar Facility". This Code section
allows the applicant to apply for the subject solar facility. Per
Section 23-1-90 of the Weld County Code, a "Medium Scale Solar
Facility" allows for: "A facility for the production of electrical energy
from energy produced by the sun including solar energy collectors,
power generation facilities, facilities for storing and transforming
energy, other appurtenant facilities and any transmission lines
under one hundred fifteen kilovolts (115 kV), which is developed for
the purpose of supplying or distributing electrical energy to users, a
customer or customers and is located on twenty (20) acres or more.
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This designation shall not include roof and/or ground mounted solar
systems located on permitted principal and accessory buildings and
designed to supply power to the principle use(s) on site." This
facility is located on a 40 -acre parcel and qualifies as a Medium
Scale Solar Facility.
C. Section 23-2-230.B.3 — The uses which will be permitted will be compatible
with the existing surrounding land uses. The adjacent unincorporated lands
are zoned A (Agricultural). The City of Greeley has annexed the land
directly to the south of the subject parcel and is occupied by the
Greeley -Weld County Airport. The surrounding land uses consist of
irrigated farmland, limited rural residences and airport runways. The closest
residence is located on the Bird property and is approximately 200 feet
southwest of the facility. The next closest residence is approximately
1,500 feet southeast of the facility. There are several USRs within one (1)
mile of the site, mostly located to the west including: USR-717 and
USR-623 (oil and gas production facilities), 2MJUSR19-08-1660,
USR13-0026, and USR16-0016 (mineral resource development facilities),
USR-1386 (bed and breakfast), and SUP -343 (farm equipment sales and
repair). Weld County Department of Planning Services staff sent notice to
61 surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the proposed USR
boundary. No written correspondence or telephone calls were received.
The majority of those who were notified have a minor ownership interest in
the Greeley -Weld County Airport, likely hanger space. Due to the rural
surrounding land uses and significant distance from the facility to other
improved land uses, this facility appears to be compatible with the area.
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 the future development, as projected by
Chapter 22 of this Code or master plans of affected municipalities. This site
is located within the Town of Kersey Coordinated Planning Agreement
(CPA) boundary. As part of the pre -application process, the Town returned
a Notice of Inquiry form dated February 11, 2021, and they expressed no
concerns and did not wish to annex the parcel. The site is located within
the three (3) mile municipal referral radius of the City of Greeley and Town
of Kersey. The Greeley referral from the Community Development
Department, dated April 29, 2021, provided advisory comments.
Specifically, that this property is located within Greeley's Long Range
Expected Growth Area where urban development and annexation may
occur and that the Future Land Use Guidance Map identifies the subject
site as an Employment, Industrial, and Commercial Area. As such, the
proposed solar facility is in line with the planning designations of this area.
Kersey did not return a referral response.
E. Section 23-2-230.B.5 — The application complies with Articles V and XI of
this Chapter if the proposal is located within an overlay zoning district or a
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special flood hazard area identified by maps officially adopted by the
county. The proposed facility is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area
and the Greeley -Weld County Airport Overlay District. The Weld County
Department of Planning Services - Floodplain Administrator, referral dated
April 13, 2021, provided information regarding construction in the floodplain
along Sand Creek and items to be included as Development Standards.
Flood Hazard Development Permit No. FHDP21-0008, has been obtained
for this facility. The Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority, referral dated
April 13, 2021, requested that the applicant submit a FAA Form 7460-1
(Notice of Proposed Construction) to determine if the solar facility will have
any effects on airspace and communications. Additionally, a glare analysis
was requested. If it can be demonstrated that no detrimental effects will
occur or can be properly mitigated, the Airport Authority would be in support
of the solar facility. The applicant indicated on April 13, 2021, that both
requested items would be produced. The proposed facility is not located
within a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) area, Geologic
Hazard Overlay District or Historic Townsite 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 23-2-230.6.6 — 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 approximately 20 acres designated as "Prime
Farmland if Irrigated"with well -drained clay loam soils underlaid by gravelly
sand and is comprised of primarily 0-1% slopes. The proposed use is
temporary, and soils will not be unduly removed from the property. After
the lease period, the land can be returned to agricultural production. The
portion of the parent parcel that is not encumbered by the USR will continue
to be used for agricultural production.
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,
and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County. Those
agency referral responses, which contained comments, provide additional
advisory information and conditions regarding designing and operating the
site to protect with the interests of the County, public and other
governmental agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the application of Charles and Debra Bird, c/o Namaste Solar Electric,
Inc., for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR21-0007, for
a Medium Scale Solar 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:
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1. Prior to recording the map:
A. The applicant shall address the referral comments of the Greeley -Weld
County Airport Authority regarding the completion of the requested
documentation and the adequate review of potential impacts to airspace,
communications and glare, as stated in the referral response dated
April 13, 2021. Evidence of such shall be submitted, in writing, to the Weld
County Department of Planning Services.
B. The applicant shall acknowledge the advisory referral comments of the City
of Greeley - Fire Department regarding the access road and gating design,
as stated in the referral response dated April 23, 2021. Evidence of such
shall be submitted, in writing, to the Weld County Department of Planning
Services.
C. The applicant shall acknowledge the advisory referral comments of the
Colorado Division of Water Resources regarding stormwater management,
as stated in the referral response dated May 4, 2021. Evidence of such
shall be submitted, in writing, to the Weld County Department of Planning
Services.
D. A Decommissioning and Reclamation Plan shall be submitted, per
Section 23-4-1030.B, which shall require the applicant to provide financial
assurance to the County in the form of a surety bond in an amount
established by the Director of the Department of Planning Services, to
ensure proper decommissioning of the facility. Said surety bond shall name
the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County as beneficiary and be
current and active at all times during the life of the permit.
E. A Final Drainage Report and Certification of Compliance stamped and
signed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado is
required.
F. The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1) All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR21-0007.
2) The attached Development Standards.
3) The map shall be prepared per Section 23-2-260.D and
Section 23-4-1030 of the Weld County Code.
4) The map shall delineate the landscaping and screening on the site,
in accordance with Section 23-4-1030.C of the Weld County Code.
5) The map shall delineate the 30 -foot setback from the boundary of
adjacent properties, irrigation ditches, and rights -of -way in which no
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equipment shall be located, in accordance with
Section 23-4-1030.G of the Weld County Code.
6) The applicant shall show and label any existing and proposed solar
facility installations and electrical equipment, power lines,
structures, work trailers, conex containers (limited to two (2) per
Section 23-3-30.6 of the Weld County Code), storage areas and
miscellaneous improvements, as applicable. Clearly indicate which
items are temporary for use during construction and which items
are permanent.
7) The applicant shall show and label the location of any fencing and
gates. Include specification details on the USR map. Refer to
Section 23-2-240.A.10 of the Weld County Code.
8) The applicant shall show and label the location of any emergency
and site identification signage, if applicable. Include sign
specification details on the USR map. Refer to
Section 23-2-240.A.12, Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 2, and
Appendices 23-C, 23-D and 23-E of the Weld County Code. Signs
shall adhere to the Weld County Code unless otherwise permitted
by this USR.
9) The applicant shall show and label the location of the trash
collection areas, if applicable. Include specification details on the
USR map. Refer to Section 23-2-240.A.13 of the Weld County Code
for design criteria.
10) The applicant shall show and label any on -site lighting, if applicable.
All lighting shall be downcast and shielded so that light rays will not
shine directly onto adjacent properties. Include lighting specification
details on the USR map. Refer to Section 23-2-250.D of the Weld
County Code for design criteria.
11) The applicant shall show and label any Access and Utility
easements, including temporary construction easements across
adjacent parcels of land which are encumbered by access roads or
utility corridors. Twenty (20) feet shall be the minimum easement
width; 30 feet is preferred for easement corridors that have multiple
uses. The reception numbers and recording dates shall be included.
12) The applicant shall show and label the setback radiuses for existing
oil and gas tank batteries, wellheads, and encumbrances, if
applicable. Setback requirements are located in Section 23-3-70.E
of the Weld County Code.
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13) 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.
14) 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.
15) This portion of County Road 62 is under the jurisdiction of the City
of Greeley. Please contact the municipality to verify the
right-of-way. Show and label the right-of-way. Show the approved
access(es) on the site plan and label with the approved access
permit number, if applicable.
16) 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.
17) The applicant shall show and label the drainage flow arrows.
18) The applicant shall show and label the parking and traffic circulation
flow arrows showing how the traffic moves around the property.
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 Weld County Code Ordinance #2012-3, approved April 30,
2012, should the map not be recorded within the required 120 days from the date
of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution, a $50.00 recording
continuance charge 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
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.
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5. Prior to Construction:
A. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit
will be required.
B. Any construction in the floodplain not included on FHDP21-0008 requires
a floodplain permit.
6. Prior to Operation:
A. The applicant shall develop an Emergency Action and Safety Plan with the
Weld County Office of Emergency Management and the City of Greeley
Fire Department. The plan shall be reviewed on an annual basis by the
Facility operator, the Fire Department, and the Weld County Office of
Emergency Management. Submit evidence of acceptance to the Weld
County Department of Planning Services.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 30th day of June, A.D., 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
EXCUSED
Steve Moreno, Chair
ounty Attorney
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
CHARLES AND DEBRA BIRD,
C/O NAMASTE SOLAR ELECTRIC, INC.
USR21-0007
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR21-0007, is
for a Medium Scale Solar Facility outside of subdivisions and historic townsites 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 facility is unmanned and will operate 24 hours per day, year round, according to the
application materials.
4. The site shall be maintained in accordance with the accepted Property Maintenance Plan
and accepted Decommissioning and Reclamation Plan.
5. No outdoor storage of any materials or equipment, including, but not limited to, solar
panels and support structures not in operation will be allowed.
6. No equipment associated with the solar facility shall be located within 30 feet of the
boundary of adjacent properties, irrigation ditches and/or rights -of -way.
7. The existing and proposed fencing shall be maintained.
8. All signs shall adhere to Section 23-2-240.A.12, Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 2 and
Appendices 23-C, 23-D and 23-E of the Weld County Code.
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. The property owner or operator shall provide written evidence of an approved Emergency
Action and Safety Plan, to the Department of Planning Services, on or before March 15th
of any given year, signed by representatives of the Fire Department and the Weld County
Office of Emergency Management.
11. A Flood Hazard Development Permit is required for all construction or development
occurring in the floodplain or floodway, as delineated on Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) FIRM Community Panel Map #08123C -1535E, effective date January 20,
2016 (Sand 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
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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. During construction, 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. During construction, 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. During construction, 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 facility shall operate in accordance with Chapter 14,
Article I, of the Weld County Code.
16. During construction, adequate toilet facilities and handwashing units shall be provided.
Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed in Weld County, contain hand
sanitizers, be screened from public view and removed when construction is completed.
17. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled throughout the duration
of construction of the facility.
18. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of state and federal
agencies and the Weld County Code.
19. 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.
20. The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road,
including damages and/or off -site tracking.
21. Weld County will not replace overlapping easements located within existing right-of-way
or pay to relocate existing utilities within the existing County right-of-way.
22. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be
utilized.
23. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained.
24. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of on -site drainage related features.
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25. Building Permits shall be required for any new construction or setup of a manufactured
structure (buildings and/or structures), per Section 29-3-10 of the Weld County Code. A
building permit application must be completed and submitted. Buildings and structures
shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code, and the
adopted codes at the time of permit application. Currently, the following have been
adopted by Weld County: 2018 International Building Codes, 2018 International Energy
Code, and 2020 National Electrical Code.
26. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and
Operation Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all 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.
30. Chapter 23, Article II, Section 23-2-290 states: "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 Planning
Services may grant an extension of time, for good cause shown, upon a written request
by the landowner."
31. Chapter 23, Article II, Section 23-2-290.B states: "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."
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32. Chapter 23, Article II, Section 23-2-290.D states: "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."
33. 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.
34. 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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