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RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT, USR18-0061, FOR AN OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE FACILITY
(CENTRAL GATHERING FACILITY TO RECEIVE PRODUCED WATER, OIL AND GAS
ALONG WITH A COMPRESSOR STATION FACILITY) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL)
ZONE DISTRICT- ELEVATION MIDSTREAM, 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 5th day of
December, 2018, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., in the Chambers of the Board, for the purpose of
hearing the application of Elevation Midstream, LLC, 370 17th Street, Suite 5300, Denver,
Colorado 80202-5653, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit,
USR18-0061, for an Oil and Gas Support and Service Facility (Central Gathering Facility to
receive produced water, oil and gas along with a compressor station facility) in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District, on the following described real estate, being more particularly described as follows:
Lot B of Recorded Exemption, RE-1306, excepting
the boundaries of Subdivision Exemption SUBX18-
0039; being part of the NE1/4 of Section 30,
Township 1 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado
WHEREAS, at said hearing, the applicant was 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.
2. It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has
shown compliance 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 22-2-20.G.2 (A.Policy 7.2) states: "Conversion of
agricultural land to nonurban residential, commercial and industrial
uses should be accommodated when the subject site is an area that
can support such development, and should attempt to be
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compatible with the region."The proposed facility is located on land
delineated as "Prime (Irrigated)," per the 1979 Soil Conservation
Service Important Farmlands of Weld County Map. The application
indicates that land on the site, not covered by the facilities, will be
leased for farming. The proposed gathering facility and compressor
station will encompass approximately 65 acres of the entire
152-acre property. Conditions of Approval and Development
Standards (including a Landscape and Screening Plan, maximum
noise standards, Lighting Plan, Emergency Action and Safety Plan)
are attached to address impacts associated with the proposed use.
2) Section 22-5-100.A (OG.Goal 1) states: "Promote the reasonable
and orderly exploration and development of oil and gas mineral
resources."The proposed facility will concentrate the collection of
petroleum products and process water from multiple oil and gas
wells within the vicinity of the proposed location.
3) Section 22-2-20.1 (A.Goal 9) states: "Reduce potential conflicts
between varying land uses in the conversion of traditional
agricultural lands to other land uses." Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards (including a Landscape and Screening
Plan, maximum noise standards, Lighting Plan, Emergency Action
and Safety Plan) are attached to address impacts associated with
the proposed use.
4) Section 22-5-100.B.6 (OG.Policy 2.6) states: "Promote the safety of
all citizens and structures that are in relatively close proximity to oil
and gas facilities." An Emergency Action and Safety Plan and a
Communication Plan are required to be submitted and implemented
for this facility.
5) Section 22-2-20.1.5 (A.Policy 9.5) states: "Applications fora change
of land use in the agricultural areas should be reviewed in
accordance with all potential impacts to surrounding properties and
referral agencies. Encourage applicants to communicate with those
affected by the proposed land use change through the referral
process."The applicant has had ongoing meetings and discussions
with neighboring property owners to discuss/address impacts
associated with this facility. The proposed use is in an area that can
support this development and the proposed landscaping and
screening, the Conditions of Approval, and the 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.
B. Section 23-2-230.B.2 -- The proposed use is consistent with the intent of
the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
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1) Section 23-3-40.A.2 delineates Oil and gas Support Facilities
(including central gathering facilities and compressor stations) as a
Use by Special Review in the A(Agricultural) Zone District.
2) Section 23-3-10 — Intent, states, in part: "The A (Agricultural) Zone
District is also intended to provide areas for the conduct of Use by
Special Review which have been determined to be more intense or
to have potentially greater impact than Uses Allowed by Right."The
facility location is based on proximity to existing oil and gas wells in
the area. The attached Conditions of Approval and Development
Standards (including a Landscape and Screening Plan,
Communications Plan, maximum noise standards, Lighting Plan,
Emergency Action and Safety Plan) will adequately address the
impacts associated with the proposed use.
C. Section 23-2-230.B.3--The Uses which will be permitted will be compatible
with the existing surrounding land uses. The proposed gathering
facility/compressor station is located on an agricultural parcel that has
four (4) producing oil and gas wells in various locations on the property
along with one (1) abandoned well and one (1) plugged and abandoned
well. There are four (4) single-family residences located immediately to the
northwest, north, and northeast of the property. Also, a residence is located
across the street from the southeastern corner of the property. A Use by
Special Review Permit for truck parking, (USR-1669), is located to the
northwest of the property. Two (2) phone calls were received from a
surrounding property owner who had questions about the gathering facility
and the location of the associated substation. The applicant has had
several conversations and meetings with surrounding property owners
regarding this application. One surrounding property owner complimented
the applicant on their outreach and communication with the surrounding
property owners regarding this land use request. Conditions of Approval
and Development Standards (including a Landscape and Screening Plan,
maximum noise standards, Lighting Plan, Emergency Action and Safety
Plan) are attached to address impacts associated with the proposed use
and will adequately address compatibility with the surrounding 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 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 areas of
the City and County of Broomfield, City of Dacono, Town of Erie, and the
City of Northglenn. The site is not located within a Cooperative Planning
Agreement boundary of a municipality. The Town of Erie, in their referral
comments, dated August 27, 2018, indicated that they had concerns with
traffic impacts at Interstate 25 and Erie Parkway (County Road 8), and
requested to see any traffic impact studies associated with this use. A traffic
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narrative was submitted with the application. A traffic impact study was not
required because the traffic associated with this proposed use did not
trigger a traffic study. The City of County of Broomfield, in their referral
dated November 2, 2018, stated they have no comments at this time. The
City of Northglenn, in their referral dated August 2, 2018, indicated no
conflicts with their interests. No referral response has been received from
the City of Dacono in regard to this case.
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 within the
Geologic Hazard Overlay District, a Special Flood Hazard Area or the
Airport 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 proposed facility is located on approximately 152.84 acres
delineated as "Prime (Irrigated)," per the 1979 Soil Conservation Service
Important Farmlands of Weld County Map. The property is presently not
irrigated. The application indicates that agricultural land outside of the
footprint of the gathering facility and compressor station will be leased to a
local farmer through contract agreement.
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the application of Elevation Midstream, LLC, for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR18-0061, for an Oil and Gas Support
and Service Facility (Central Gathering Facility to receive produced water, oil and gas along with
a compressor station facility) 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. During construction, a Road Maintenance Agreement is required.
B. A Final Drainage Report and Certification of Compliance stamped and
signed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado is
required.
C. The applicant shall address the requirements of the Colorado Division of
Water Resources, as stated in the referral response dated August 14,
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2018. Written evidence of such shall be submitted to the Weld County
Department of Planning Services.
D. A Landscape/Screening Plan to mitigate visual impacts shall be submitted
to the Department of Planning Services for review and approval. The
landscape and screening plan shall identify the size and type of trees and
plantings. The height of the berms shall be identified.
1) The applicant shall build a wall around the Arnold sub-station that will
be 10 feet on the east side, tapering to six (6) feet on the west side.
2) The applicant shall plant some cottonwood, or similar tall trees, along
the eastern boundary of the site, north of the pheasant bush.
3) The applicant shall build a wall on the east side of, and adjacent to, the
compressor building and cooling units.
4) The applicant shall build the eight (8) to ten (10) foot berm shown in
green on Scenario 2 of the updated Noise Study.
5) The applicant shall irrigate and maintain all plantings and will replace
dead or dying plantings.
E. The applicant shall submit an updated Communication Plan to the
Department of Planning Services for review and approval. The
Communications Plan shall address ongoing communication processes
with area property owners and be reviewed annually with input from area
property owners.
F. The applicant shall submit an updated Lighting Plan to the Department of
Planning Services incorporating the Dark Sky Policy for review and
approval. The Lighting Plan shall address the ability to manually control
(shut-off) lighting for those areas that are not in use.
G. The applicant shall submit an updated Noise Abatement Plan to the
Department of Planning Services and Department of Public Health and
Environment for review and approval. The updated Noise Abatement Plan
shall address the noise data obtained from the noise modeling report.
H. A Decommissioning Plan shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services for review and approval.
An irrigation plan shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services
delineating how the proposed landscaping for the facility will be irrigated.
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J. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following:
1) All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR18-0061.
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 on the map the trash collection areas.
Section 23-3-350.H of the Weld County Code addresses the issue
of trash collection areas.
5) The map shall delineate the landscaping and/or screening.
6) The map shall delineate the lighting, which shall adhere to the Weld
County Code and the Dark Sky Policy.
7) All signs shall be shown on the map and shall adhere to Chapter 23,
Article IV, Division 2 and Appendices 23-C, 23-D and 23-E of the
Weld County Code.
8) The map shall delineate the parking area for employees.
9) County Road 15 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as a local road, which
requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate the existing right-of-way on the site plan. All setbacks
shall be measured from the edge of the right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County.
10) County Road 6 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 the future and existing right-of-way on the site plan. All
setbacks shall be measured from the edge of the future
right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
11) The applicant shall show and label the approved access location,
approved access width and the appropriate turning radii (60 feet)
on the site plan. The applicant must obtain an Access Permit in the
approved location prior to construction.
12) 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
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distance from the gate to the edge of the traveled surface be less
than 35 feet.
13) The applicant shall show and label the accepted drainage features
and drainage flow arrows. Stormwater ponds should be labeled as
"Storm water Detention, No-Build or Storage Area"and shall include
the calculated volume.
14) The applicant shall show and label the parking and traffic circulation
flow arrows showing how the traffic moves around the property.
15) The applicant shall show and label all recorded easements on the
map by book and page number or reception number and date on
the site plan.
2. Upon completion of Condition of Approval#1 above, the applicant shall submit one
(1) electronic copy (.pdf) or one (1) paper copy 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 one hundred twenty (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 plat not be recorded within the required one hundred twenty (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 Department of Planning Services respectfully requests a digital copy of this
Use by Special Review, as appropriate. Acceptable format is a projected ESRI
shapefile (.shp, .shx, .dbf, .prj) with a defined coordinate system (i.e., NAD 1983
UTM Zone 13N, WGS 1984, NAD 1983 HARN StatePlane Colorado North FIPS
0501 (US Feet)....etc.). This digital file may be sent to maps@co.weld.co.us.
5. Prior to Construction:
A. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit
will be required.
6. Prior to Operation:
A. The applicant shall develop an Emergency Action and Safety Plan with the
Office of Emergency Management and the Fire District. The plan shall be
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reviewed on an annual basis by the Facility operator, the Fire District and
the Weld County Office of Emergency Management. Submit evidence of
acceptance to the Department of Planning Services.
7. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy:
A. An On-site Wastewater Treatment System is required for the proposed
facility and shall be installed according to the Weld County On-site
Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Regulations. The septic system is
required to be designed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer
according to the Weld County OWTS Regulations.
B. Documentation showing the facility has an approved Design and
Operations Plan approved by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission (COGCC).
8. The Use by Special Review 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.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 5th day of December, A.D., 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: GC x1 1
Steve Moreno, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
, arbara Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tern
BY:
Deputy CI o the =oard •
t•ean P. Conway
APPROVED D AS . aR ono ,;�. - �C
A °�,`,,` 1 lie A. Cozad
ounty Attorney ( ' �; � EXCUSED
Mike Freeman
Date of signature: 1(ZMQ
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ELEVATION MIDSTREAM, LLC
USR18-0061
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR18-0061, is
for an Oil and Gas Support and Service Facility (Central Gathering Facility to receive
produced water, oil and gas along with a compressor station facility) 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. There will not be any additional expansion of the footprint of the facility beyond the plans
submitted.
4. The hours of operation are 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week, as stated in the
application materials.
5. The maximum number of on-site employees will be five (5), as stated in the application
materials.
6. All signs shall adhere to Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 2 and Appendices 23-C, 23-D and
23-E of the Weld County Code.
7. The landscaping/screening on the site shall be maintained, in accordance with the
approved Landscaping/Screening Plan.
8. The property owner or operator shall comply with the approved Communication Plan.
9. The property owner or operator shall comply with the approved Lighting Plan.
10. The property owner or operator shall maintain compliance with the approved Noise
Abatement Plan.
11. The property owner or operator shall maintain compliance with the approved
Decommissioning Plan.
12. Sources of light shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent
properties and incorporate Dark Sky Standards. 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 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.
13. 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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14. 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.
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, C.R.S. §30-20-100.5.
16. The facility shall comply with the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
(COGCC) regulations pertaining to Centralized E&P Waste Management Facilities. Only
E&P wastes, generated by the operator, are allowed to be recycled at the facility. Any
changes shall be submitted to, and reviewed by, the Weld County Department of Public
Health and Environment to ensure compliance with the USR Permit.
17. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed of in a manner that controls
fugitive dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. The facility shall
operate in accordance with Chapter 14, Article I, of the Weld County Code.
18. 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.
19. The applicant shall submit an Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and Emissions
Permit Application and obtain a permit from the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment, as applicable.
20. Adequate drinking, handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and
patrons of the facility, at all times.
21. Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld
County Code, pertaining to On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems. A permanent,
adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary purposes.
22. All potentially hazardous chemicals on the site must be handled in a safe manner in
accordance with product labeling. All chemicals must be stored secure, on an impervious
surface, and in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
23. Secondary containment shall be constructed around tanks to provide containment for the
largest single tank and sufficient freeboard to contain precipitation. Secondary
containment shall be sufficiently impervious to contain any spilled or released material.
Secondary containment devices shall be inspected at regular intervals and maintained in
good condition. All secondary containment will comply with the Colorado Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission (COGCC) Rules and/or the provisions of the State
Underground and Above Ground Storage Tank Regulations.
24. Process wastewater (such as floor drain wastes) shall be captured in a watertight vault
and hauled off for proper disposal. Records of installation, maintenance, and proper
disposal shall be retained.
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25. As applicable, a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan, prepared in
accordance with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR, Part 112, shall be available.
26. The facility shall be constructed and operated to ensure that contamination of soil and
groundwater does not occur.
27. Any contaminated soils on the facility shall be removed, treated or disposed of in
accordance with all applicable rules and regulations. All spills will be reported to local,
state and federal agencies in accordance with all state and federal regulations.
28. The applicant shall obtain a Colorado Discharge Permit System, or CDPS, permit from the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Water Quality Control
Division, as applicable.
29. Any vehicle or equipment washing areas shall capture all effluent and prevent discharges
in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Water Quality Control Commission,
and the Environmental Protection Agency.
30. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Residential Zone as delineated in C.R.S. §25-12-103.
31. The facility shall notify the County of any revocation and/or suspension of any state-issued
permit.
32. The applicant shall notify the County upon receipt of any compliance advisory or other
notice of non-compliance of a State issues permit, and of the outcome or disposition of
any such compliance advisory or other notice of non-compliance.
33. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of state and federal
agencies and the Weld County Code.
34. 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.
35. The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road
including damages and/or off-site tracking.
36. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On-site parking shall be
utilized.
37. Any work that may occupy and/or encroach upon any County rights-of-way or easement
shall acquire an approved Right-of-Way Use Permit prior to commencement.
38. The property owner or operator shall comply with all requirements provided in the
executed Improvements Agreement.
39. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained.
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40. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of on-site drainage related features.
41. Building permits may be required, per Section 29-3-10 of the Weld County Code.
Currently, the following have been adopted by Weld County: 2012 International Codes,
2006 International Energy Code, and 2017 National Electrical 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 shall be
required or an Open Hole Inspection.
42. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and
Operation Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code.
43. 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.
44. 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.
45. 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 persons 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.
46. The Weld County Right to Farm Statement, as it appears in Section 22-2-20.J.2 of the
Weld County Code, shall be placed on the map and recognized at all times.
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