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RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT, USR17-0034, FORA GREATER THAN 12 -INCH HIGH PRESSURE NATURAL
GAS PIPELINE APPROXIMATELY 15.1 MILES LONG IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL)
ZONE DISTRICT - GREEN RIVER DEVCO, LP
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 11th day of
October, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., in the Chambers of the Board, for the purpose of hearing
the application of Green River DevCo, LP, 1625 Broadway #2200, Denver, CO 80202, for a Site
Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR17-0034, for a greater than
12 -inch high pressure natural gas pipeline approximately 15.1 miles long in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District, on the following described real estate, being more particularly described as follows:
The pipeline will cross multiple Sections including
Sections 22, 15, 16, 10, 4 and 3, in Township 2
North, Range 64 West; and Sections 33, 30, 29, 28,
21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 8, and 7, in Township 3 North,
Range 64 West; and Sections 25, and 12, in
Township 3 North, Range 65 West of the 6th p.m.,
Weld County, Colorado
WHEREAS, at said hearing, the applicant was present and represented by Pam Hora,
Tetra Tech, 1900 S. Sunset St., Suite 1-E, Longmont, CO 80501, 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 23-2-480.A.1 — All reasonable efforts have been made to avoid
irrigated cropland or to minimize the negative impacts on agricultural uses
and lands. The application indicated that the pipeline will be located to
minimize impacts on the operation of irrigation equipment. All soils
removed for installation of the pipeline will be returned to their original
location and will not be moved off -site. Green River DevCo, LP, and Noble
Midstream Services, LLC, hereinafter referred to as: Green River — Noble
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Midstream, indicate that they will repair and/or replace any facilities
damaged or removed during the placement of the pipeline. The preferred
pipeline route minimizes environmental impacts such as wetland areas,
water bodies and agricultural lands. The preferred route is sited on plowed
fields and pivot irrigation systems.
B. Section 23-2-480.A.2 — The pipeline will not have an undue adverse effect
on existing and future development of the surrounding area, as set forth in
applicable Master Plans. The pipeline is located within the three (3) mile
referral area of the Towns of Hudson and Keenesburg; neither returned a
referral response.
C. Section 23-2-480.A.3 — The design of the proposed pipeline mitigates
negative impacts on the surrounding area to the greatest extent feasible.
The applicant indicated that many private easements (rights -of -way without
fee ownership) have been negotiated for the pipeline with private land
owners; whereas, any alternative alignments would require new
easements to be negotiated and involve crossings that may result in
greater environmental impacts in certain locations. The preferred pipeline
route minimizes environmental surface impacts. The pipeline will cross
under Public Service of Colorado (USR-1236), Cedar Creek (USR-1562)
and under the Tri-State Generation and Transmission SWEP 2
transmission lines (USR15-0049). It will also cross under the North Weld
County Water District pipeline (USR-1166), and under the Wattenberg
Holdings LLC (USR12-0052) crude oil pipeline. In a referral response
received from the Weld County Floodplain planner, dated July 31, 2017, it
stipulated the applicant shall submit a Floodplain Permit prior to installing
the pipeline, and delineate the floodplain and floodway (if applicable)
boundaries on the map.
D. Section 23-2-480.A.4 — The site shall be maintained in such a manner so
as to control soil erosion, dust, and the growth of noxious weeds. The
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards will ensure that there
is no fugitive dust or erosion and will ensure the control of noxious weeds.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be required for all construction
areas, including erosion control methods, dust suppression, et cetera.
E. Section 23-2-480.A.5 -- The applicant has agreed to implement any
reasonable measures deemed necessary by the Board of County
Commissioners to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of the
inhabitants of the County will be protected, and to mitigate or minimize any
potential adverse impacts from the proposed pipeline. The applicant has
proposed a number of measures to mitigate impacts from the pipeline
including: the boring beneath County roads to avoid damage to the road
surface or disruption to traffic flow; if surface waterbodies will be crossed
by the pipeline either by boring beneath the bed of the waterbody, or by
utilizing an open -cut crossing method; if the open -cut crossing method is
used, BMPs will be installed to protect the waterbody from erosion or
sediment runoff; tracking pads will be utilized where heavy equipment is
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required to cross roads to prevent damage to the road surface; topsoil will
be segregated from subsoil during grading activities. All pipelines will be
compliant with the Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements. Per
this standard, pipelines are required to have a minimum of 30 inches of
cover and in many locations there will be a minimum of 36 inches of cover,
or greater, if required by local or state agencies. The pipeline trench will be
excavated mechanically; pipe segments will then be strung along the ditch
line and then welded together using welders and weld procedures qualified
under the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations; each weld will
be examined utilizing industry standard non-destructive examination or
x-ray procedures by qualified technicians; the coating on the pipeline will
be inspected for damage and repaired as necessary and then the line(s)
will be lowered into the trench and backfilled. The pipeline(s) will
subsequently be pressure tested using water (hydrostatically tested) to
industry regulations. The transportation of natural gas via pipeline is
generally safer than other potential modes of transport. There is some
small risk of an accident in which the integrity of the pipeline may be
compromised resulting in a release of natural gas or natural gas liquids.
Wet natural gas contains condensed forms of heavier natural gas liquids
and produced water and is considered both flammable and combustible.
Dry natural gas is a clean burning fuel source, also considered both
flammable and combustible. In general, signs of a pipeline leak include
dead or discolored vegetation that is otherwise green along the pipeline
right-of-way, along with pools of liquid or clouds of vapor or mist not usually
present. Green River — Noble Midstream will clearly mark the pipeline
centerline with markers placed at line -of -site intervals and at all road and
canal crossings. The markers will clearly identify the pipeline, and will
provide a telephone number and address where a company representative
can be reached in an emergency or prior to any excavation in the area.
Green River— Noble Midstream also participates in the Colorado "One Call"
system, which serves as a clearinghouse for excavation activities that are
planned close to pipelines and other underground utilities. Each respective
pipeline centerline will be clearly identified with markers placed at
line -of -sight intervals and at all road crossings. These markers will clearly
identify Green River — Noble Midstream as the owner/operator, and provide
a telephone number and address where a company representative can be
reached in an emergency. In the event of an emergency, a call to the
number on these markers will go to Green River — Noble Midstream's
operations and control center that is staffed 24 hours a day, seven (7) days
a week by trained operators qualified in both the day-to-day operation of
the respective pipelines and associated facilities and in emergency
response procedures. These operators will also have the ability to monitor
the operation of the pipeline system through a Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition ("SCADA") system. Through the SCADA system,
operators will be able to see key parameters associated with the operation
of the respective pipelines, including pressure, temperature, and flow rate.
In the event that these parameters or other critically identified criteria fall
outside of pre -determined normal operating allowances, the SCADA
system will raise warnings of potential operational upsets or pending
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emergency conditions providing the operator with time to make corrections,
if possible, to the system operation in order to clear the warning. In the
event that the specified parameters or critically identified criteria reach
pre -determined set points within the system operation, the SCADA system
will alarm. Upon notification of an emergency, either through the public
emergency call number, SCADA system, operator inspection and training,
or other originating source, Green River — Noble Midstream will have the
ability to isolate the respective pipelines by closing remotely operated
valves in the natural gas pipeline to isolate any potential fuel source and
mitigate propagation of the emergency situation. Depending upon the
nature of the emergency, local emergency responders would be notified
and Green River — Noble Midstream would implement their internal safety
response procedures, including dispatching trained personnel to the site of
the emergency.
F. Section 23-2-480.A.6 — All reasonable alternatives to the proposal have
been adequately assessed and the proposed action is consistent with the
best interests of the people of the County and represents a balanced use
of resources in the affected area. The applicant reviewed alternative
pipeline locations. The preferred route utilizes a pipeline right-of-way
corridor negotiated through agreements with private property owners. The
alternatives would likely result in additional safety impacts due to the
proximity of the two municipalities and other development in the area.
G. Section 23-2-480.A.7 — The nature and location or expansion of the
pipeline will not unreasonably interfere with any significant wildlife habitat
and will not unreasonably affect any endangered wildlife species, unique
natural resource, known historic landmark or archaeological site within the
affected area. A Desktop Environmental Review was prepared by SWCA
Environmental Consultants dated June, 2017, for the Mustang Pipeline
project route for a specific site assessment of the biological, aquatic and
cultural resources adjacent to the proposed pipeline route. The purpose of
this review was to identify any significant natural or cultural resource
constraints or risks associated with the development of the pipelines.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife returned a referral dated July 26, 2017,
indicating no conflict with their interests. History Colorado did not return a
referral response indicating a conflict with their interests.
H. Section 23-2-480.A.8 — No adverse impact, from stormwater runoff, to the
public rights -of -way and/or surrounding properties as a result of the
pipeline. The applicant will be required to maintain historic flow patterns
and runoff amounts, per the Department of Planning Services engineering
review which stated a drainage plan will be not be required for this project.
Section 1.A.5 of the drainage criteria provides an exception for pipelines
and transmission lines. Green River — Noble Midstream acknowledges, in
their application, that the historical flow patterns and runoff amounts will be
maintained on the site or in such a manner that it will reasonably preserve
the natural character of the area and prevent property damage of the type
generally attributed to runoff rate and velocity increases, diversions,
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concentration and/or unplanned ponding of storm runoff. 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 Green River DevCo, LP, for a Site Specific Development
Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR17-0034, for a greater than 12 -inch high pressure
natural gas pipeline approximately 15.1 miles long 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 copy of the signed and recorded (construction and post -construction)
lease agreements (or other acceptable authorization from property owner)
for pipeline right-of-way (easements) shall be submitted to the Department
of Planning Services.
B. A copy of the signed Central Weld County Water District pipeline crossing
agreement/easement or a letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall
be submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
C. A copy of the signed Public Service of Colorado crossing agreement/
easement or a letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be
submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
D. A copy of the signed Tri-State Generation and Transmission Company
crossing agreement/easement or a letter indicating no agreement is
necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
E. A copy of the signed Wattenberg Holdings, LLC, crossing agreement/
easement or a letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be
submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
F. The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1) All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR17-0034.
2) The attached Development Standards.
3) The map shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-520 of
the Weld County Code.
4) The final location of the permanent gas pipeline easement with
dimension of permanent easement, property ownership, parcel
number, and any significant man-made features within one-half
(0.5) mile on each side of the approved route.
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5) County Road 20 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 label on
the site plan the existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be
measured from the edge of right-of-way. This road is maintained by
Weld County.
6) County Road 55 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 label on
the site plan the existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be
measured from the edge of right-of-way. This road is maintained by
Weld County.
7) County Road 32 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 label on
the site plan the existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be
measured from the edge of right-of-way. This road is maintained by
Weld County.
8) County Road 36 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 label on
the site plan the existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be
measured from the edge of right-of-way. This road is maintained by
Weld County.
9) County Road 34 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
label on the site plan the future and existing right-of-way. All
setbacks shall be measured from the edge of future right-of-way.
This road is maintained by Weld County.
10) County Road 49 is designated on the Weld County Functional
Classification Map as an arterial road which typically requires
140 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. Weld County is currently in
the process of widening this corridor. The alignment of the road
widening project varies along the section line for the corridor.
Contact Public Works for the location of the existing and future
right-of-way and easements and label these on the site plan.
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11) At locations where the pipeline crosses the Section Line
Right -of -Way, show and label the Section Line Right -of -Way as
"CR 22 Section Line Right -of -Way, not County maintained."
12) At locations where the pipeline crosses the Section Line
Right -of -Way, show and label the Section Line Right -of -Way as
"CR 55 Section Line Right -of -Way, not County maintained."
13) At locations where the pipeline crosses the Section Line
Right -of -Way, show and label the Section Line Right -of -Way as
"CR 24 Section Line Right -of -Way, not County maintained."
14) At locations where the pipeline crosses the Section Line
Right -of -Way, show and label the Section Line Right -of -Way as
"CR 26 Section Line Right -of -Way, not County maintained."
15) At locations where the pipeline crosses the Section Line
Right -of -Way, show and label the Section Line Right -of -Way as
"CR 28 Section Line Right -of -Way, not County maintained."
16) At locations where the pipeline crosses the Section Line
Right -of -Way, show and label the Section Line Right -of -Way as
"CR 30 Section Line Right -of -Way, not County maintained."
17) At locations where the pipeline crosses the Section Line
Right -of -Way, show and label the Section Line Right -of -Way as
"CR 53 Section Line Right -of -Way, not County maintained."
18) At locations where the pipeline crosses the Section Line
Right -of -Way, show and label the Section Line Right -of -Way as
"CR 51 Section Line Right -of -Way, not County maintained."
19) The Wattenberg Holdings, LLC, Crossing Agreement reception
number for the crude oil pipeline, as applicable.
20) The Central Weld County Water District Crossing Agreement
reception number for the subsurface water pipeline, as applicable.
21) The Public Service of Colorado Crossing Agreement reception
number for the overhead transmission lines, as applicable.
22) The Tri-State Generation and Transmission Company Crossing
Agreement reception number for the overhead transmission lines,
as applicable.
23) The Crossing Agreement reception number for all irrigation ditches
and canals, as applicable.
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24) 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.
2. Upon completion of Condition of Approval #1 above, the applicant shall submit one
(1) paper copy or 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 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 map 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 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 for construction of non -pipeline
items such as structures, parking lots, laydown yards, etcetera, a Weld
County Grading Permit will be required.
B. The applicant shall submit a Flood Hazard Development Permit, for review
and approval, prior to installing the pipeline or any improvements or new
construction in the floodplain.
C. The applicant shall submit written evidence of an approved license
agreement for construction within and across the FRICO Right -of -Way, and
an approved access agreement to gain access to the FRICO Right -of -Way.
D. The applicant shall submit evidence of a Right -of -Way Permit for any work
that may be required in the right-of-way and/or a Special Transport Permit
for any oversized or overweight vehicles that may access the site from the
Department of Public Works Permitting/Inspection Agent.
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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
reviewed on an annual basis by the Facility operator, the Fire District(s)
and the Weld County Office of Emergency Management. Submit evidence
of acceptance to the Department of Planning Services.
7. 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 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 11th day of October, A.D., 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
GREEN RIVER DEVCO, LP
USR17-0034
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR17-0034, is
for a greater than 12 -inch high pressure natural gas pipeline approximately 15.1 miles long
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 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(s) and the Weld County Office of Emergency
Management to the Department of Planning Services.
4. 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.
5. The access to the site during construction shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to
the public road, including damages and/or off -site tracking.
6. The pipeline shall be bored a minimum depth of 15 feet for all county road crossings,
except for County Road 49, which shall be bored a minimum depth of 20 feet.
7. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be
utilized.
8. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained.
9. 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 2014 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.
10. 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 -1975E, effective date January 20,
2016 (Box Elder 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,
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but not limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving,
excavation, drilling operations, or storage of equipment and materials.
11. FEMA's floodplain boundaries may be updated at any time by FEMA. Prior to the start of
any development activities, the owner/operator should contact Weld County to determine
if the floodplain boundaries have been modified.
12. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities
Act, Section 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a
manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
13. 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 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.
14. 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.
15. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled along the construction
route. Uses on the property should comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's Air
Quality Regulations.
16. 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 of the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, as applicable.
17. Adequate handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided. Portable toilets are
acceptable. Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed in Weld County and
shall contain hand sanitizers.
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 complying with the Design and
Operation Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code.
20. 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.
21. 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
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permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning
Services.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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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