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WELD COUNTY
CODE ORDINANCE 2016 -05
IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING , WITH AMENDMENTS , CHAPTER 2
ADMINISTRATION , CHAPTER 12 LICENSES AND PERMITS , CHAPTER 23 ZONING ,
CHAPTER 24 SUBDIVISIONS AND CHAPTER 26 REGIONAL URBANIZATION AREAS , OF
THE WELD COUNTY CODE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
WELD , STATE OF COLORADO :
WHEREAS , the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld , State of
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 , on December 28 , 2000 , adopted Weld
County Code Ordinance 2000- 1 , enacting a comprehensive Code for the County of Weld ,
including the codification of all previously adopted ordinances of a general and permanent nature
enacted on or before said date of adoption , and
WHEREAS , the Weld County Code is in need of revision and clarification with regard to
procedures , terms , and requirements therein .
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Weld , State of Colorado , that certain existing Chapters of the Weld County Code be ,
and hereby are , repealed and re-enacted , with amendments , and the various Chapters are
revised to read as follows .
CHAPTER 2
ADMINISTRATION
Amend Sec . 2 -3-30 . Collateral for improvements .
A . General Requirements for Collateral :
1 . This policy shall be applied to all applications for Subdivisions , Planned Unit
Developments , Final Plats , Uses by Special Review ( USR) and Access Permits for which
an Improvements Agreement is required . If this policy has not been applied to an
application , the policy shall not be applied to a request for complete releases of collateral ,
and the procedures for release of collateral shall be as set forth in the Improvements
Agreement .
2 . The County requires applicants to provide a collateral to guaranty all of their obligations
under the associated Improvements Agreement in the following forms : ( 1 ) Project
Collateral for completion of all improvement described in the Improvements Agreement
may be provided separately for on-site improvements and off-site improvements ; (2 )
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Warranty Collateral required for all improvements during the warranty phase ; and ( 3 ) Road
Maintenance Collateral ( if applicable ) to be kept in place for the life of the permit .
3 . The value of Project Collateral submitted to the County must be equivalent to one hundred
percent ( 100 % ) of the value of the improvements identified on the accepted Construction
Plans or USR Plat Map and further enumerated in the Improvements Agreement . Prior to
the Access Permit or Final Plat approval , the applicant shall indicate which of the three ( 3)
types of collateral he or she prefers to secure the improvements subject to final approval
by the Board of County Commissioners ( hereinafter referred to as the " Board ") and the
execution of an Improvements Agreement . Acceptable collateral shall be submitted either
upon execution of the Improvements Agreement or as set forth in the Improvements
Agreement . If acceptable collateral is not submitted at the time required , expires
prematurely or becomes unacceptable pursuant to the terms of Paragraph 4 . below , and
is not timely replaced , then the Access Permit or Final Plat approval and all preliminary
approvals shall automatically expire . An applicant may request that the Board extend the
Access Permit or Final Plat approval , provided that the cost estimates are updated and
the development plans are revised to comply with all current County standards , policies
and regulations . Unless otherwise set forth in the Improvements Agreement , the
improvements shall be completed within three (3) years after the Access Permit or Final
Plat approval ( not one [ 1 ] year after acceptable collateral is submitted ) unless the applicant
requests that the Improvements Agreement be renewed at least thirty ( 30) days prior to
its expiration and further provides updated cost estimates for the remaining improvements
and collateral is provided in the amount of one hundred percent ( 100% ) of the value of the
improvements remaining to be completed . If improvements are not completed and the
agreement is not renewed within these time frames , the Board , at its discretion , may make
demand on all or a portion of the collateral and take steps to see that the improvements
are made .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 2 -13-50 . Approved access .
The term approved access shall mean an Access Permit has been approved and issued by
the Department of Public Works . This process is described in Chapter 12 , Article 5 of this Code .
Amend Sec . 2-13-60 . Application requirements for issuance of address .
The following information shall be submitted on , or attached to , an application form which
shall be obtained from the Department of Planning Services :
A . Name and address of the applicant .
B . Proof of ownership and legal description of the legal lot for which the address is being
requested .
C . Depiction of access to the legal lot , consisting of an approved Weld County Access
Permit and , if appropriate , a of a recordedplat approved through the processes
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described in Chapter 23 , 24 or 27 of this Code .
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CHAPTER 12
LICENSES AND PERMITS
ARTICLE V
Road Access Policy
Amend Sec . 12 -5-10 . General .
This Article is established for the safe and efficient movement of traffic while allowing
reasonable access to properties . It is necessary to protect the public health , safety and welfare ,
to maintain conventional traffic flow, to maintain unobstructed roadside drainage and to protect
the functional level of County roadways . This Article shall apply to all accesses onto roads located
within the unincorporated area of Weld County , including accesses from municipalities or other
counties , which may exist as of the effective date of this Article or are new after that date .
Amend Sec . 12-5-20 . Purpose .
Land use , natural resources recovery , general utilities and development have impacts on
County roads . This Article recognizes that the efficiency and safety of County roads depends , to
a large extent , upon minimizing roadside interference and its detrimental effect upon the
movement of traffic . This Article describes the minimum requirements for the design , construction
and maintenance of accesses onto Weld County roads .
Amend Sec . 12-5-30 . Regulation of access onto County roadways .
A . No net increase . Access to a single parcel . Each parcel shall be allowed one access point
for safe ingress and egress , which may be an existing or new shared access . Each parcel
shall be limited to this single access , except as modified by the Board of County
Commissioners ; as a result of zoning requirements ; consideration in land use applications ;
safety considerations ; subdivision regulations ; or the inability to meet minimum requirements
as outlined in the Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria document shown in
Appendix 12-A .
B . Access Permit Required . Any person constructing a new access onto a maintained County
road , or reconstructing , paving , altering , enlarging or changing the use of any existing access
onto a County- maintained road , must first be issued an Access Permit by the Department of
Public Works . No such work shall commence prior to the issuance of an Access Permit .
C . Issuance of Access Permit . Access Permits shall be issued only in compliance with the rules
and regulations set forth in this Article . In no event shall an access be allowed , or permitted ,
if it is detrimental to the public health , welfare , and safety .
D . Emergency Access Allowed . Police , fire , ambulance and other emergency providers may
have direct access to County roadways if no other access is permitted .
E . Additional Access . If a new access is requested to a legal parcel where an existing access
already exists , the additional access shall not be approved unless the denial of the new
access creates undue hardship on the property owner, as determined by the Department of
Public Works . Whenever multiple accesses to a single legal parcel exist , and additional
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F . Access Permit a Condition of Building Permit . When a new access is to be constructed in
conjunction with the construction of a new principal structure , the issuance of an Access
Permit shall be a condition for obtaining a Building Permit for such construction .
G . Change of Use . When there is a change in the classification or type of traffic using an access
or an increased amount of traffic using an access , a new Access Permit shall be required as
a condition of the change in use . An Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement may
be required as a condition of the Access Permit , where applicable .
H . Access permit a condition of a land use case . When a new or existing access is to be utilized
in conjunction with a land use case , the issuance of an Access Permit shall be a condition
for obtaining approval . The granting of the Access Permit may be conditioned upon the
applicant signing an Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement , if applicable . A
" land use case" may include , but not be limited to , applications seeking approval for use of a
property under the processes listed in Chapter 23 of this Code , division of properties ,
pursuant to the procedures found in Chapter 24 of this Code , or Planned Unit Development
through processes detailed in Chapters 23 and 27 of this Code .
Amend Sec . 12 -5-40 . Access Permit application .
A . Complete Application Required . Applicants shall file a complete application for an Access
Permit . An application shall be considered complete if it is submitted on the required form ,
includes all mandatory information , including all supporting materials and is accompanied by
the applicable fee . If an application is determined to be incomplete , the Department of Public
Works shall provide written notice to the applicant , along with an explanation of the
application ' s deficiencies . No further processing of the application shall occur until the
deficiencies are corrected in a future resubmitted application . An application which is
determined to be incomplete may or may not retain its same processing cycle .
B . Development Access . The Department of Public Works may allow Access Permits to be
processed in groups within a common development or subdivision to reduce the
administrative burden on applicants requesting permits concurrently for multiple lots . Such
"development access" is subject to a development review application . Due to the higher
complexity and possible impacts , a transportation impact study may be required to support
review and approval of an Access Permit application for an access serving development . The
development review process may require public improvements such as acceleration and
deceleration lanes , exclusive left or right hand turn lanes or a traffic signal .
Add Sec . 12-5-50. Complex Accesses .
Accesses with larger impacts or traffic volumes on to the County roadway network are
considered complex accesses . Complex accesses may require additional application materials ,
agreements , or conditions in advance of approval .
A . Additional application materials required . Accesses with a traffic count of greater than 21
round truck trips per day or 50 round passenger vehicle trips per day shall require additional
application materials to be submitted for review. This may include , but is not limited to , a
traffic impact study and site and/or construction drawings to support the Access Permit
Application review process . No Access Permit shall be issued for a complex access without
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an accompanying Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement that meets the
specifications in the Engineering and Construction Criteria shown in Appendix 12-A .
B . Roadway improvements . The review process may require public improvements , such as ,
acceleration and deceleration lanes , exclusive left or right- hand turn lanes , or a traffic signal ,
in accordance with the Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria , as shown in
Appendix 12 -A .
C . Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement . An Improvements and Road
Maintenance Agreement (" Improvements Agreement" ) may be required as a condition of
granting the Access Permit if the application review process requires roadway improvements
or identifies that the traffic entering or exiting the access impact County-maintained
roadways . Possible mitigations shall be set forth in the Improvements and Road Maintenance
Agreement and may include , but are not limited to , signal installations , construction of
acceleration , deceleration , or turn lanes , dust control , specified haul routes , damage repairs ,
and future roadway improvement triggers , in compliance with the Engineering and
Construction Criteria as shown in Appendix 12-A . The agreement shall be made in
conformance with the County' s policy on collateral for improvements . The agreement shall
be approved by the Board . Violation of the Improvements and Road Maintenance
Agreement will constitute a violation of the permit and may subject the applicant to revocation
of the permit and/or other enforcement .
Amend Sec . 12-5-60 . Application review, Access Permit issuance , and permit limitations .
A . Review Process . The application and data filed by an applicant for an Access Permit shall be
reviewed by the Department of Public Works . The application may also be reviewed by other
departments or agencies to verify compliance with any applicable laws and codes . If the
Department of Public Works finds that the work described in the application for an Access
Permit conforms to the policies and requirements set forth in this Article , meets the
requirements defined in the Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria , as shown in
Appendix 12-A or other pertinent laws , regulations or ordinances , and that all required fees
have been paid , an Access Permit shall be issued to the applicant . Criteria upon which the
Access Permit shall be considered to include , but not limited to , the following :
1 . Safety . The access must not create a safety hazard to the travelling public .
2 . Constructability . The access must be able to be built according to general construction
practices .
B . Changes in Approved Permit . An approved permit shall not be changed , modified or altered
without written authorization from the Department of Public Works . All work shall be done in
conformance with the approved permit .
C . Permit Limitations . An approved Access Permit requires the Permit Holder to meet the
specifications and general engineering standards of the Weld County Engineering and
Construction Criteria , as shown in Appendix 12-A when working on the permitted access .
The Department of Public Works shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with such
specifications and standards .
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Amend Sec . 12 -5-70 . County authority.
Notwithstanding the issuance of any Access Permit or the construction of any access , Weld
County reserves the right to make any changes , additions , repairs or relocation of any part of an
access within the road right-of-way at any time , including , but not limited to , in connection with
the relocation , reconstruction , widening and maintaining of the road or right-of-way , without
compensating the owner of the access for the damages to or destruction of the access .
Add Sec . 12 -5-80. Access control .
A . Access Operational Movements . When a safety concern is present at an existing or proposed
access , Weld County may restrict or modify the type of access operation to ensure traffic
safety movement at the access .
1 . Full Movement Access . All potential movements for the access are allowed .
2 . Three-Quarter Access . All movements allowed except a left turn out of the access .
3 . Right- in/Right-out Access . Only right turn in and right turn out movements are allowed .
B . Access Control Techniques . A reduction in accesses will improve traffic flow , operations , and
safety of county roads . In an effort to reduce the number of existing access points , applicants
may be required to implement the following strategies to reduce conflicts and maintain
adequate access to all properties .
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1 . Elimination . Applicants may be required to eliminate accesses that are in unsafe
locations , where there are more than two existing accesses for a parcel , or do not meet
spacing requirements identified in the Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria
as shown in Appendix 12 -A , if applicable .
2 . Relocation . Applicants may be required to move or relocate existing accesses to a new
location to either align with other accesses or to meet spacing requirements , if applicable .
3 . Consolidation . Applicants may be required to consolidate multiple accesses into a single
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access for accesses that are less than 150 feet apart , if applicable .
4 . Shared Access . Applicants may be required to coordinate with neighboring property
owners to consolidate existing accesses into shared accesses , whenever feasible .
Amend Sec . 12-5-90 . Permit holder's general responsibilities .
A Permit Holder is responsible for the following items : Additional requirements and more
detailed information are shown in the special provisions of the Access Permit .
A . Utility Locates . The Permit Holder shall be responsible for contacting the Utility
Notification Center of Colorado (811 ) for utility locates at least 72 hours in advance of
the access construction , if excavation is required .
B . Traffic Control . Access construction activities shall not interfere with traffic on County
roadways . If interference with traffic is required , a traffic control plan shall be submitted
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to , and approved by , the Department of Public Works as part of the permit application .
All traffic control shall conform to the most current version of the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices standards , which is available for review at the Department of
Public Works .
C . Drainage Interference . A Permit Holder shall not obstruct the natural free and clear
passage of water along the roadside ditch flow lines or other waterways . If surface
drainage is to be affected , the Permit Holder is responsible for the proper disposition of
the runoff. See Section 8-3- 10 of this Code .
D . Tracking control . Commercial , industrial or high traffic volume accesses shall be
maintained to mitigate impacts to the public road , including damages and/or offsite
tracking of mud or other materials . Use- by-right agricultural accesses are exempt .
Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto public roadways . The
property owner may be held financially responsible for damage to the roadway resulting
from inadequate tracking control . All tracking control devices and designs should be in
accordance with the Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria , as shown in
Appendix 12-A .
E . Restoration and Clean- up . The Permit Holder shall assume all responsibility for removing
all debris associated with the access construction activities and restoring the County
roadway to pre-existing conditions . The Permit Holder, upon notification from the
Department of Public Works , shall correct all work within forty-five (45) days . If the Permit
Holder fails to restore the right-of-way in the manner and to the condition required by the
Department of Public Works , the County shall perform the restorations at the Permit
Holder' s expense .
F . Closure or Elimination of access . When an access is closed , abandoned or eliminated
the Permit Holder shall assume all responsibility for any activities related to the
closure/elimination and reclamation of access points stipulated to be removed . In the
event the issuance of an Access Permit requires an existing access point to be " closed
and reclaimed" it shall be completed by the stipulated date on the permit . Closure and
reclamation activities may include , but are not limited to , reestablishing the profile of the
burrow ditch , removing any gates in the fencing adjacent to the maintained right-of-way ,
and attempting to reseed the affected area located in the right-of-way with natural
vegetation to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works .
Amend Sec . 12-5-100 . Administrative fee.
An Access Permit fee shall be paid , in full , at the time of the Access Permit application . The
fee for an Access Permit shall be determined by resolution or ordinance of the Board of County
Commissioners and shall be shown on the Access Permit application .
Add Sec . 12 -5-110 . Variance from specific Access Permit requirements .
An applicant may request a variance from specific requirements set forth in this Article .
The Department of Public Works will consider requests for variances on a case-by-case basis .
Requests for variances should be submitted in a written letter addressing a hardship or
justification for the variance . Requests will be reviewed and acted upon by the Traffic Engineer to
ensure they will adequately protect public health , safety , and welfare . Public Works will respond
with an approval or denial within thirty ( 30) days of receipt .
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Add Sec . 12 -5-120 . Appeal of denial of Access Permit.
If an application for an Access Permit is denied by the Department of Public Works , or the
applicant objects to any of the terms or conditions of a permit thereby placed by the Department ,
the applicant has the right to appeal the decision to the Board of County Commissioners , in
writing , utilizing the appeal procedures set forth in Section 2-4- 10 of this Code .
Amend Sec . 12-5-130 . Enforcement.
A . Violations and Penalties . The County , through the Department of Public Works or other
departments so authorized , may enforce this Article through methods included in this Article ,
or through other methods adopted by the Board of County Commissioners .
B . Criminal Penalties .
1 . It is unlawful to construct a new access onto a County road , or reconstruct , pave , alter,
enlarge or change the use of any existing access onto a County-maintained road unless
an Access Permit is first issued . Any person , firm or corporation violating any provision
of this Article is guilty of a Class 2 petty offense , which , upon conviction thereof, shall be
punishable by a fine of three hundred dollars ( $300 . 00 ) or by imprisonment in the County
jail for not more than ten ( 10) days , or by both such fine and imprisonment , for each
separate violation . Each day during which such work on an illegal access continues shall
be deemed a separate offense .
2 . Whenever the Department of Public Works , through one ( 1 ) of its employees , has
personal knowledge of any violation of this Article , it shall give written notice to the
violator to correct such violation within sixty (60 ) days after the date of such notice .
Should the violator fail to correct the violation within such sixty-day period , the
Department of Public Works may request that the Sheriffs Office issue a summons and
complaint to the violator, stating the nature of the violation with sufficient particularity to
give notice of said charge to the violator. The summons and complaint shall require that
the violator appear in court at a definite time and place stated therein to answer and
defend the charge . One ( 1 ) copy of said summons and complaint shall be served upon
the violator by the Sheriffs Office in the manner provided by law for the service of a
criminal summons . One ( 1 ) copy each shall be retained by the Sheriff's Office and
Department of Public Works and one ( 1 ) copy shall be transmitted to the Clerk of the
Court . The County may install barriers across or remove any access not conforming to
this Article during the pendency of the enforcement action .
3 . It is the responsibility of the County Attorney to enforce the provisions of this Section . In
the event the Board of County Commissioners deems it appropriate , the Board of County
Commissioners may appoint the District Attorney to perform such enforcement duties in
lieu of the County Attorney .
4 . Any arresting law enforcement officer shall follow the penalty assessment procedure
provided in Section 16-2-201 , C . R . S . , for any violation of this Article .
C . Revocation of Access Permit . Should the applicant or any subsequent property owner fail
to abide by the terms of any associated Improvements Agreement , the Board of County
Commissioners may revoke the Access Permit . Such revocation may subject the applicant
or any subsequent property owner to the penalties outlined in this chapter, or any other
enforcement mechanism provided by law.
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D . Equitable Relief in Civil Action . In the case of any violation of this Article , the County
Attorney , in addition to the other remedies provided by law, ordinance or resolution , may
institute an injunction , mandamus , abatement or other appropriate action or proceeding to
prevent , enjoin , abate or remove such violation .
E . Civil Penalties . In addition to any of the penalties set forth above , any person , firm or
corporation violating any such regulation , provision or amendment thereof or any provision
of this Article may be subject to the imposition , by order of the County Court , of a civil penalty
in an amount of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250 . 00) nor more than five hundred
dollars ($500 . 00 ) . It is within the discretion of the County Attorney to determine whether to
pursue the civil penalties set forth in this Article , the remedies set forth above , or both . Each
day after the issuance of the order of the County Court , during which such unlawful activity
continues , shall be deemed a separate violation and shall , in accordance with the subsequent
provisions of this Section , be the subject of a continuing penalty in an amount not to exceed
fifty dollars ($50 . 00) for each such day . In no event shall civil penalties , imposed pursuant to
this Subsection , constitute a lien against the real property .
F . Inspections . The Department of Public Works or other County departments may conduct an
inspection of each access that is the subject of the Access Permit to ensure full compliance
with all provisions of this Article and the terms of the permit .
G . Failure to Comply With Requirements of Issued Access Permit . Failure of the Permit Holder
to comply with any of the terms and conditions of an issued Access Permit shall be sufficient
cause for cancellation of the permit and may result in the removal of the access and its
appurtenances by the County at the Permit Holder' s expense .
H . Access Permit Issued Erroneously or Upon Incorrect Information . Any Access Permit which
has issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied by the Permit Holder,
shall be considered void . In the event an Access Permit is void , no refund of permit fees shall
be made unless the Access Permit was issued in error by the Department of Public Works .
I . Notice Regarding Illegal Access . For an illegal access , the property owner shall be sent
written notice of any illegal access location or use . The owner shall be given sixty (60 ) days
notification of pending actions , after which the County may install barriers across , or remove ,
any access not conforming to this Article . Any access , driveway or curb-cut being constructed
within County right-of-way without an approved Access Permit shall be required to stop work
immediately and apply for an Access Permit . If the permit is approved , work may continue
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subject to the conditions of the permit . If the permit is denied , any work that has been
completed must be removed and the road and drainage facilities returned to pre-existing
conditions acceptable to the Department of Public Works , upon completion of any appeal or
the time for appeal pursuant to the provisions of Section 12-2- 100 below.
CHAPTER 23
ZONING
Amend Sec . 23 -2-30 . Duties of Planning Commission .
A . 1 . through 3 . - No change .
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4 . That STREET or highway facilities providing access to the property are adequate in size
to meet the requirements of the proposed zone district . This will include updating and
obtaining any new Access Permits , as required . The Access Permit may require an
Improvements Agreement , which shall be in conformance with the Engineering
Standards in Appendix 12-A . In the event that the STREET or highway facilities are not
properly sized and are planned to be properly sized in the future , in conformance with
the Thoroughfare Plan or in conformance with the MASTER PLANS of affected
municipalities , the applicant may either wait to secure the rezoning until the
improvements are made by the appropriate unit of government or the applicant may
express a willingness to upgrade the STREET or highway facilities at his or her own
expense in order to expedite approval of the requested Change of Zone . In the latter
event , it will be necessary for the applicant to either construct the necessary
improvements before the building permits are issued , or submit suitable performance
guarantees to the County to ensure construction of the required STREET or highway
facility improvements .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 23 -2-40 . Duties of Board of County Commissioners .
A . 1 . through B . 3 . — No change .
4 . That STREET or highway facilities providing access to the property are adequate in size
to meet the requirements of the proposed zone district . In the event that the STREET or
highway facilities are not properly sized and are planned to be properly sized in the
future , in conformance with the Thoroughfare Plan or in conformance with the MASTER
PLAN of affected municipalities , the applicant may either wait to secure the rezoning until
the improvements are made by the appropriate unit of government or the applicant may
express a willingness to upgrade the STREET or highway facilities at his or her own
expense in order to secure approval of the requested Change of Zone . In the latter event ,
it will be necessary for the applicant to either construct the necessary improvements
before building permits are issued , or submit suitable performance guarantees to the
COUNTY to ensure construction of the required STREET or highway facility
improvements . No rezoning shall be finally approved by the Board of County
Commissioners until the applicant has submitted an Improvements Agreement or
contract approved by the Board of County Commissioners which sets forth the form of
improvements guarantees . Any such agreement or contract shall be made in
conformance with the COUNTY policy on collateral for improvements . Approval of the
Improvements Agreement will be a condition of obtaining an Access Permit , pursuant to
Section 12-5- 10 et seq . , and the Improvements Agreement shall meet the requirements
of Appendix 12-A .
Remainder of Section — No change .
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Amend Sec . 23 -2-50 . Application requirements for Change of Zone.
A . through E . 7 . — No change .
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8 . If STREET or highway facilities which provide access to the property are not adequate to
meet the requirements of the proposed zone district , the applicant shall supply
information which demonstrates willingness and financial capability to upgrade the
STREET or highway facilities in conformance with the Thoroughfare Plan and thereby
meet the requirements of Section 23-2-40 B . 4 of this Chapter . This shall be shown by an
Improvements Agreement or contract guaranteeing installation of improvements by the
applicant made in conformance with the County policy on collateral for improvements .
Approval of the Improvements Agreement will be a condition of obtaining an Access
Permit , pursuant to Section 12-5- 10 et seq . , and the Improvements Agreement shall meet
the requirements of Appendix 12-A .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 23 -2-160 . Application requirements for site plan review.
Any person wanting to apply for a Site Plan Review shall arrange for a preapplication
conference with the Department of Planning Services . The purpose of the application is to give
the applicant an opportunity to demonstrate , through written and graphic information , how the
proposal complies with the standards of this Chapter. The following supporting documents shall
be submitted as a part of the application :
A . through G . — No change .
H . A completed County Road Access Information Sheet provided by the Department of
Planning Services . The applicant will be required to submit a completed Access Permit
and Improvements Agreement , where applicable , prior to approval of a Site Plan Review
( SPR) . Such Access Permit shall be in conformance with Section 12-5- 10 et seq .
I . through R . — No change .
S . A statement explaining how acceleration/deceleration lanes , when required by the
Department of Public Works or the Colorado Department of Transportation , will provide
safe , efficient access to ARTERIAL or COLLECTOR STREETS , and are in compliance
with the engineering requirements in Appendix 12-A .
T . A statement explaining that the trash collection areas or facilities are located , designed
and USED in a manner that shall meet the requirements of the zone district .
U . A statement explaining that the USE is compatible with the existing or future
development of the surrounding areas as permitted by the existing zoning and with the
future development of the area as projected by the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plan
of affected municipalities and any Intergovernmental Agreement . Such USE shall adhere
to the following operation standards , to the extent that they are affected by location ,
layout and design prior to construction and operation . Once operational , the operation
shall conform to the standards listed below:
1 . through 7 . — No change .
8 . Any off-site and on-site Improvements Agreement shall be made in conformance
with the COUNTY policy on collateral for improvements , as well as in conformance
with Section 12-5- 10 et seq . , and the Engineering and Construction Standards in
Appendix 12 -A .
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V . through CC . — No change .
DD . If applicable , an Improvements Agreement executed by the applicant . This Agreement
shall be in accordance with the County policy and documents for collateral for
improvements , as well as in conformance with Section 12-5- 10 et seq . , and the
Engineering and Construction Standards in Appendix 12 -A .
Amend Sec . 23-2-200 . Intent and applicability.
A . through E . — No change .
F . The applicant or owner shall submit an Improvements Agreement agreeing to construct the
required improvements , as shown in the application , plans and other supporting documents .
The agreement shall be made in conformance with the County policy on collateral for
improvements . The agreement shall be approved by the Board prior to recording the final
exhibit or plat , if applicable . Approval of the Improvements Agreement will be a condition of
obtaining an Access Permit , pursuant to Section 12-5- 10 et seq . , and the Improvements
Agreement shall meet the requirements of Appendix 12-A .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 23-2-250 . Operation standards .
An applicant for a Special Review Permit shall demonstrate conformance with the following
operation standards in the Special Review Permit application to the extent that the standards
affect location , layout and design of the Use by Special Review prior to construction and operation .
Once operational , the operation of the USES permitted shall conform to these standards .
A . through F . — No change .
G . Any off-site and on-site Improvements Agreement shall be made in conformance with
the County policy on collateral for improvements , as well as in conformance with Section
12-5- 10 et seq . , and the Engineering and Construction Standards in Appendix 12-A .
Amend Sec. 23 -2-260 . Application requirements .
A. through E . 5 . — No change .
6 . If applicable , an Improvements Agreement executed by the applicant . This agreement
shall be in accordance with the County policy and documents for collateral for
improvements , as well as in conformance with Section 12-5- 10 et seq . , and the
Engineering and Construction Standards in Appendix 12-A .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 23-2-285 . Minor amendments .
A . through K . — No change .
L . Site Specific Development Plan and Use By Special Review ( USR ) Map Requirements :
1 . through 2 . r. — No changes .
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s . Access Permit .
t . Any other relevant information about the property as may be reasonably required by
the County to meet the intent and purpose of this Chapter.
Amend Sec . 23-2-690 . PUD District application requirements .
The following completed information , data and maps are required for a PUD Change of Zone
District .
A . Written Documents .
1 . through 9 . — No change .
10 . A description of the functional classification , width and structural capacity of the
STREET and highway facilities which provide access to the PUD District . If the street
or highway facilities providing access to the PUD District are not adequate to meet
the requirements of the proposed district , the applicant shall supply information
which demonstrates the willingness and financial capability to upgrade the STREET
or highway facilities in conformance with Section 22-3-60 of this Code . This shall be
shown by submitting , with the PUD District application , a separate Improvements
Agreement describing the proposed road improvements and method of
guaranteeing installation of said improvements in conformance with the County
policy on collateral for improvements , as well as in conformance with Section 12-5-
10 et seq . , and the Engineering and Construction Standards in Appendix 12-A . The
agreement shall be used for the purposes of review, evaluation and compliance with
this Section . No rezoning shall be finally approved by the Board of County
Commissioners until the applicant has submitted an Improvements Agreement or
contract which sets forth the form of improvements and guarantees and is approved
by the Board of County Commissioners .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 23 -2-730 . - PUD Plan application requirements .
An applicant may submit an application for a PUD Plan , provided that the PUD Plan is located
within an existing PUD District . A PUD Plan may encompass all or part of a PUD District . The
uses shall be identical to those located and described on the PUD District Plat . The following
completed information , data and maps are required unless waived by the Department of Planning
Services .
A . through F . — No change .
G . An Improvements Agreement According to Policy Regarding Collateral for
Improvements . This form is provided by the Department of Planning Services and shall
adhere to the procedure as outlined in Section 2-3-30 of this Code . The applicant must
complete this form to show the improvements that the applicant is required to construct
and the type of collateral which will guarantee installation of improvements . If street or
highway facilities providing access to the property were determined adequate at the PUD
District application stage because the applicant proposed separate off-site road
improvements in order to comply with Section 23-2 - 720 C . 5 , a separate off-site road
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Improvements Agreement proposal shall be submitted . The off-site road improvement
proposal shall describe , in detail , the type of off-site road improvements to determine if
the requirement for STREET or highway facilities will be adequate in functional
classification , width and structural capacity to meet the traffic requirements of the
proposed zone district . The method of guaranteeing the installation of off-site road
improvements shall be described as part of the agreement . The method of guarantee
shall conform with the COUNTY' s policy regarding Collateral for Improvements . Prior
to approval of any PUD , the applicant shall demonstrate a completed Access Permit ,
pursuant to Section 12-5- 10 et seq . , including any required Improvements Agreement .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 23 -4-460 . Zoning Permit for Wind Generator permit application requirements .
An application for a Zoning Permit for a WIND GENERATOR shall include the following :
A. through G . — No change .
H . Weld County Access Permit .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 23 -4-520 . Application requirements for temporary seasonal use permit.
The following supporting documentation shall be submitted as a part of the application :
A . through E . — No change .
F . A completed Weld County Access Permit provided by the Department of Planning
Services .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 23-4-600 . Permit requirements .
No second SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLING on a LEGAL LOT in the A (Agricultural ) Zone
District shall be allowed without first receiving an approved zoning permit as required by this
Division . The intent of allowing a second SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLING on a LEGAL LOT in the A
(Agricultural ) Zone District is to provide for family and caregivers to dwell on the same LEGAL
LOT . An application for any zoning permit for a second SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLING on a LEGAL
LOT in the A (Agricultural ) Zone District shall include the following :
A . through N . — No change .
O . A Weld County Access Permit .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 23 -4-870 . Zoning Permit for Telecommunication Antenna Tower permit
application requirements .
An application for a Zoning Permit for a TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWER shall
include the following :
A . through F . — No change .
G . Weld County Access Permit .
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Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 23 -4-910 . Semi -trailer as accessory storage permit requirements .
An application for a Zoning Permit for a Semi -Trailer as Accessory Storage shall include the
following :
A . through G . — No change .
H . Weld County Access Permit .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 23 -4-960 . Commercial vehicle permit requirements .
An application for any Zoning Permit for a Commercial Vehicle required by this Division shall
include the following :
A . through E . — No change .
F . A sketch plan of the site at the scale of one ( 1 ) inch represents twenty (20) feet or other
suitable scale to show :
1 . The proposed location of the commercial vehicle , including distances from the
property LOT lines and other STRUCTURES on the property .
2 . Access to be utilized by the commercial vehicle indicating whether the access is
existing or proposed .
3 . Location and measurements of any easements or rights-of-way .
4 . Weld County Access Permit .
5 . Identification of any county , state or federal roads or highways .
6 . Existing STRUCTURES on the property .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 23-4-990 . Home Occupation - Class II permit requirements .
A . Intent . A HOME OCCUPATION - CLASS II Zoning Permit shall be obtained for any HOME
OCCUPATION falling within the definition of a CLASS II operation .
B . Application requirements . An application for any zoning permit for a HOME OCCUPATION
required by this Division shall include the following :
1 . Name , address and telephone number of the applicant .
2 . Name , address and telephone number of the owner of the land if different from
Paragraph 1 above .
3 . Evidence of interest in the subject land held by the applicant , such as a deed , lease
agreement or similar evidence .
4 . A copy of a deed or legal instrument identifying the applicant' s interest in the property
under consideration .
5 . Number of acres of the property .
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6 . A sketch plan of the site at the scale of one ( 1 ) inch represents twenty (20) feet , or other
suitable scale , to show:
a . The proposed location of the commercial vehicle (if applicable ) , including distances
from the property LOT lines and other STRUCTURES on the property .
b . Access to be utilized by the commercial vehicle ( if applicable) indicating whether the
access is existing or proposed .
c . Location and measurements of any easements or rights-of-way .
d . A Weld County Access Permit .
e . Identification of any County , state or federal roads or highways .
f. Existing STRUCTURES on the property .
g . The STRUCTURES in which the HOME OCCUPATION shall be operated within
shall be appropriately labeled . The total area of use shall also be delineated .
7 . through 12 . — No change .
13 . A Weld County Access Permit .
14 . A Statement of Taxes from the County treasurer showing no delinquent taxes for the
area referred to in the application materials .
15 . Questionnaire .
Remainder of Section — No change .
CHAPTER 24
SUBDIVISION
Amend Sec . 24-1 -40 . Definitions.
For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
stated in this Section :
Improvements Agreement: One ( 1 ) or more security arrangements which may be accepted
by the Board of County Commissioners to secure the construction of off-site public improvements
or improvements within the proposed subdivision development . Any such agreement or contract
shall be made in conformance with the County administrative policy on collateral for
improvements , as well as in conformance with Section 12-5- 10 et seq . , and the Engineering and
Construction Standards in Appendix 12-A .
S
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 24-3-50 . - Final plat.
An applicant shall submit a complete minor subdivision final plat application with the required
number of application copies and application fee to the Planner. The required number of
application copies shall be determined by the Planner. The following information shall be
submitted as part of a minor subdivision final plat application :
A . through O . — No change .
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P . A proposed subdivision Improvements Agreement executed by the applicant on forms
provided by the Planner. The agreement shall be made in accordance with the County
policy on collateral for improvements , as well as in conformance with Section 12-5- 10 et
seq . , and the Engineering and Construction Standards in Appendix 12 -A .
Q . If applicable , a proposed off-site road Improvements Agreement executed by the
applicant . The agreement shall be made in accordance with Section 24-9-20 of this
Chapter, as well as in conformance with Section 12-5- 10 et seq . , and the Engineering
and Construction Standards in Appendix 12-A.
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 24-3-60 . - Final plat processing and review procedure.
Any person wanting to apply for a minor subdivision final plat review shall arrange for a
preapplication conference with the Department of Planning Services . The Department of Planning
Services shall be responsible for processing all minor subdivision final plat applications in the
unincorporated areas of the County . The Planner shall also have the responsibility of ensuring
that all application submittal requirements are met prior to processing the application . Once a
complete application is submitted :
A . through P . — No change .
Q . No minor subdivision final plat shall be considered approved and eligible for recording
until the Board of County Commissioners has approved a subdivision Improvements
mi Agreement , pursuant to Section 12-5- 10 et seq . , and the Engineering and Construction
Standards in Appendix 12-A .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 24-4-40 . Final plat.
An applicant shall submit a complete major subdivision final plat application with the required
number of application copies and application fee to the Planner. The required number of
application copies shall be determined by the Planner. The following information shall be
submitted as part of a final plat application .
A . through B . — No change .
C . On separate sheets attached to the final plat application form , the following information
is required :
1 . through 17 . — No change .
18 . A proposed subdivision Improvements Agreement executed by the applicant . The
agreement forms are provided by the Planner. The agreement shall be made in
accordance with the County policy on collateral for improvements , as well as in
conformance with Section 12-5- 10 et seq . , and the Engineering and Construction
Standards in Appendix 12-A .
19 . If applicable , an off-site road Improvements Agreement executed by the applicant .
The agreement shall be in accordance with Section 24-9-20 of this Chapter, as well
as in conformance with Section 12-5- 10 et seq . , and the Engineering and
Construction Standards in Appendix 12-A .
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Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 24-4-50 . Final plat processing and review procedure.
A . through J . — No change .
K . No final plat shall be considered approved and eligible for recording until the Board of County
Commissioners has approved a subdivision Improvements Agreement , pursuant to Section
12-5- 10 et seq . , and the Engineering and Construction Standards in Appendix 12 -A .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 24-6-40 . Improvements agreement.
The subdivider, applicant or owner shall submit a subdivision Improvements Agreement
agreeing to construct the required improvements as shown in the application , plans , plat and other
supporting documents . The agreement shall be made in conformance with the County policy on
collateral for improvements . The agreement shall be approved by the Board prior to recording the
final plat or resubdivision plat , if applicable . Approval of the Improvements Agreement will be a
condition of obtaining an Access Permit , pursuant to Section 12-5- 10 et seq . , and the
Improvements Agreement shall meet the requirements of Appendix 12-A .
Amend Sec . 24-7-20 . Streets.
A . The design criteria , as presented , are intended to aid in preparation of plans and
specifications , and include minimum standards where applicable . These design criteria are
considered minimum , and a complete design may require more than is presented . As with
any design criteria , the minimum standards may be determined to be inappropriate or cannot
be justified economically . In these cases , the Department of Public Works shall work with the
applicant in determining appropriate standards for site-specific applications . All streets within
subdivisions and planned unit developments will be designed and constructed in accordance
with the following standards :
1 . through 3 . — No change .
4 . Intersections . A local street shall not intersect an arterial street . A collector street shall
not intersect an arterial street at intervals of less than one thousand three hundred twenty
( 1 , 320) feet ( 1/4 mile) . An interval may vary due to parcel size limitations and would be
subject to approval by the Board . The adequacy of access will be evaluated according
to the design standards and specifications found in the Weld County Engineering and
Construction Criteria document shown in Appendix 12-A . Sight distance triangles shall
be provided at all intersections .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 24-8-40 . Exemption standards .
An exemption application shall comply with all of the following standards :
A . through B . — No change .
C . An access is , or can be made , available that provides for safe ingress and egress to a
public road . All accesses shall be in accordance with Chapter 12 , Article V of this Code ,
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and shall endeavor to achieve the goal of no " net increase" in the number of accesses
onto adjacent County roads when accesses already exist .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 24-8-50 . Submittal requirements .
The following information shall be completed and submitted to the Department of Planning
Services as part of the exemption application :
A . through H . — No change .
I . A Weld County Access Permit .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 24-9-20 . Improvements agreement.
A . Contract . No final plat shall be approved by the Board until the subdivider has submitted a
subdivision Improvements Agreement or a contract approved by the Board agreeing to
construct the required improvements as shown in plans , plats and supporting documents .
Any such agreement or contract shall be made in conformance with the County policy on
collateral for improvements in Section 2 -3-30 of this Code . Approval of the Improvements
Agreement will be a condition of obtaining an Access Permit , pursuant to Section 12-5- 10 et
seq . , and the Improvements Agreement shall meet the requirements of Appendix 12-A .
B . Off-Site Improvements . The subdivider, applicant or owner shall install off-site road
improvements as provided in this Section when it has been determined by the Board that the
road facilities providing access to the subdivision are not adequate in structural capacity ,
width or functional classification to support the traffic requirements of the uses of the
subdivision .
1 . and 2 . — No change .
3 . Any off-site Improvements Agreement shall be made in conformance with the County
policy on collateral for improvements , as well as in conformance with Section 12-5- 10 et
seq . , and the Engineering and Construction Standards in Appendix 12-A .
Remainder of Section — No change .
CHAPTER 26
REGIONAL URBANIZATION AREAS
Amend Sec . 26 -2-60 . Transportation and circulation requirements.
A . and B . — No change .
C . Design Standards .
1 . All development within the 1 -25 RUA shall comply with Chapters 22 , 23 , 24 and 27 of this
Code and the Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria document shown in
Appendix 12-A . Consistent with the urban-scale development standards in the 1 -25 RUA ,
all parking areas for commercial and industrial development shall be paved according to
geometric and road structure design standards .
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Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 26 -3-70 . Transportation and circulation regulations .
A . and B . — No change .
C . Design Standards .
1 . All development within the Southeast Weld RUAs shall comply with Chapters 22 , 23 , 24
and 27 of this Code and the Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria
document shown in Appendix 12 -A . Consistent with the urban-scale development
standards in the Southeast Weld RUAs , all parking areas for commercial and industrial
development shall be paved according to geometric and road structure design
standards .
Remainder of Section — No change .
Amend Sec . 26-4-150 . Transportation and circulation .
Within the Dry Creek RUA , it is a goal to create a transportation network serving the Dry
Creek RUA that unifies and coincides with State , County , City and community transportation
systems . The transportation network should be an integrated system of streets , sidewalks , trails
and bikeways that provides for optimal movement of people , bicycles and automobiles within the
community to and from adjacent streets , developments and uses .
A . Intent : As transportation demands increase in the Dry Creek RUA , the need to preserve
the functional integrity and hierarchy of the existing roadways and provide new roadway
capacity will become increasingly important . The purpose of this Section is to provide for
the planning , design , and construction of improvements to new and existing roadway
facilities consistent with Chapters 22 , 23 , 24 , and 27 of this Code . These standards seek
to provide for a certain level of performance for the transportation network serving the
Dry Creek RUA . Consequently , if it can be shown that an alternate design , material or
procedure will provide performance equal to , or better than , the required design , material
or procedure , that alternate may be approved by the Director of Public Works .
B . Policies :
1 . and 2 . — No change .
3 . Design Standards :
a ) General Design Standards : All development within the Dry Creek RUA area
g p
shall comply with Chapters 8 , 22 , 23 , 24 , and 27 of this Code and the Weld
County Engineering and Construction Criteria document shown in Appendix 12-
A . Consistent with the urban-scale development standards in the Dry Creek
4RUA areas , all driving surfaces and parking areas for commercial and industrial
development shall be paved according to geometric and road structure design
standards .
Remainder of Section — No change .
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Revise all references to lower case " improvements agreement" to be " Improvements
Agreements " with each word capitalized . Additionally, all references to lower case
" access permit" to be "Access Permit" with each word capitalized .
ADD APPENDIX 12 -A. SEE ATTACHED .
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board that the Clerk to the Board be , and hereby is ,
directed to arrange for Municode to supplement the Weld County Code with the amendments
contained herein , to coincide with chapters , articles , divisions , sections , and subsections as they
currently exist within said Code ; and to resolve any inconsistencies regarding capitalization ,
grammar, and numbering or placement of chapters , articles , divisions , sections , and subsections
in said Code .
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board , if any section , subsection , paragraph ,
sentence , clause , or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held or decided to be
unconstitutional , such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. The
Board of County Commissioners hereby declares that it would have enacted this Ordinance in
each and every section , subsection , paragraph , sentence , clause , and phrase thereof irrespective
of the fact that any one or more sections , subsections , paragraphs , sentences , clauses , or
phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid .
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The above and foregoing Ordinance Number 2016-05 was , on motion duly made and
seconded , adopted by the following vote on the 20th day of June , A . D . , 2016 .
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY , COLORADO
ATTEST :
Mike Freeman , Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
Sean P . Conway , Pro-Tem
BY :
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Julie A . Cozad
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
Barbara Kirkmeyer
County Attorney y
Steve Moreno
First Reading : May 2 , 2016
P ublication : May 11 , 2016 , in the Greeley Tribune
Second Reading : May 23 , 2016
P ublication : June 1 , 2016 , in the Greeley Tribune
Final Reading : June 20 , 2016
P ublication : June 29 , 2016 , in the Greeley Tribune
Effective : July 4 , 2016
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APPENDIX 12 -A
12A. 1 TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDIES
The purpose of a Traffic Impact Study (TIS ) is to assess the short- and long-term effects
of a proposed development project on the local and regional transportation system . The
guidelines in this chapter are intended to ensure consistent, proper traffic planning and
engineering practices within the County, and to establish a standard process for
preparing and presenting TISs .
12A. 1 . 1 Traffic Impact Study Requirements
The responsibility for assessing the traffic impacts associated with a proposed land use
action resides with the landowner or land development case applicant — with the County
serving in a review capacity . As part of the development review process, all new
commercial or large residential developments will be required to submit a TIS that is
prepared , stamped , and signed by a registered professional engineer licensed in the
State of Colorado, unless the TIS is waived by Public Works . To be deemed complete and
acceptable, each TIS should contain the elements included in the checklist shown in
Figure 12A- 1 .
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Ii
Figure 12A- 1 Traffic Impact Study Requirement Checklist
ambHilt Weld County Pubis( Works Dept.
Street
Traffic Impact Study ( TIS)
co. P O Box 75.4
it
G,V Q Greeley. CO 80632
Requirements Checklist
` 4/ WQ Phone 1.970,3044496 '
Fax (970)304-! •$7
Al new comenerctat/rr-.edcntial developments will be required to submit a traffic :t ct�r i:tamped and signed by 3 PE
reg,stered rn the state of Colorado' as a part of the review Process unless waived by the Department of Pubic Works
Ste information
: Description of use-Resdenbal Gravel pit. O<i & Gas Facility, etc
Hours c4 opera? on
: `umber of ErroIoyees
: Pdtent'a3 hsut routes
: Vicinity map
: Site Plan
= Fasting Site Conditions
: Roadway network-Summary of Roadway Classrf;cat+cn and a description of study area
: Analys s of Period-AM Mid-day. PM. and/or Saturday
: busting Traffic Data-traffic counts, level of service. speed;. track percentages. crash data, etc
Future Conditions and impacts
: Trip Generation-Daily Peak }'!cur trips by s to development and In Trip Generation Manual
: Trip distribution
: Smart Term background traffic and peak hours (Sifters)
. Long Term background traffic and peak hours (10-20 years)
Levu of Service Analysis. crolected LOS w/ site bold out. existrrr>g traffic. background traffic growth
: Level of Service deficiencies-identify e•;stint short term and tong term LOS def:caenc.e�s
: Signal Warrant Anaty'as
Aux:liary Turn Lane Warrant Analysis
: Sight Distance Anslyrs:- at site entrance or access points
: Other impacts-Identify any Wrpacts to school bus routes pedestrian/ brcyc a access. err public transit
4 : M':Tigaton
Describe auxiliary lane; lengths and storage tap.sctxy
: Corrections for LOS deficiencies
: Correctio +sfor arty access def_c rem ies
: Signing & Stnping
: Pavement Maintenance
intersection Rada for truck turn n't'iv^ements
F Lures & Tables
: Existing peak hour tan movements volume, (counts conducted within the previous 18 n'cnthsl
: Trip dstribution (%) •ncluding added protect peak hour traffic volumes
Comprehensive plan future year turn rrrcnewent vok ones
: ;nteesection perfertrance existing conditions
: Project trip generaton
Intersection level of service
Corclusaons & Supporting A-noisy;. s
Rah..s*C Dot. St:7,;10
12A. 1 . 2 Updating Existing Traffic Impact Studies
The following scenarios will require the preparation of an update ( or amendment ) to a
previous study, or the preparation of an entirely new study .
1 . When the time or circumstances of the original study fall within the parameters
presented in Table 12A- 1, the applicant shall prepare the appropriate
documentation identified in Table 12A- 1 .
2 . When the original study was prepared for a large, complex, or phased project and
was designed , organized , and written to function as a " base" or master plan
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document for future development applications, it must include updates to the
County comprehensive plan . (These types of studies require scoping consultation
with the County prior to their preparation . )
Table 12A- 1 — Updating an Existing -PS
Updating an Existing TIS
Changes to the Original Development
Original Report Access changed or trip Access did not change and
is : generation Increased by 15 % trip increased by 15 %
Amendment letter : identify Letter documenting change
< 2 years old and discuss only items that ( No other traffic
changed requirements )
Amendment letter : provide
new traffic counts, new trip
> 2 years old New study generation , new LOS analysis,
meet all TIS requirements
12A. 2 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND PLANS
All road signs, striping, delineators, barricades, signals, and other traffic control devices
shall conform to the MUTCD and any applicable Colorado supplement, as amended . The
applicant shall be required to install all necessary signage and shall bear all expenses for
the fabrication and installation of road name signs, permanent barricades, and signs for
implementing the approved project design ( e . g . , one way, no parking, no outlet, stop
sign , speed limit, etc . ) . Necessary signage shall include signs required on County roads as
a consequence of the applicant' s project, such as regulatory, guide, or warning signs .
Signs and barricades shall be in place prior to road acceptance .
Striping and Signing Plans
All road improvement and/or land development projects must incorporate a separate
signage and striping plan in accordance with the criteria of this section . Striping plans
may not be required for local subdivision roads . However, sign plans are still required
for all subdivisions . All signing and striping plans shall conform to the most current
edition of the MUTCD . All traffic control devices shall be fabricated and installed in
accordance with the MUTCD . Permanent signage and striping shall be complete and in
place before any new roadway is opened to the public for use .
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Signing Plan Elements
1 . Show the general longitudinal location of each sign ( horizontal offset and station ) .
2 . Specify the sign legend and sign type .
3 . Specify the sign size .
Striping Plan Elements
1 . Include stripe color and type .
2 . Include lane width , taper lengths, storage lengths, etc .
3 . Include striping/skip interval .
4 . All pavement marking materials, except point location markings, must meet current
CDOT specifications for water- based traffic marking paint unless another material is
specified by the engineer.
5 . All point location markings ( stop bars, turn arrows, words, symbols, etc . ) must meet
specifications .
6 . Include station and offset or dimensions for all angle points, symbol locations, and
line terminations .
7 . Include stripe dimensions .
8 . Delineate raised median islands .
12A. 2 . 2 Type and Location of Signs
The Department of Public Works shall make the final determination regarding the type
and location of traffic control devices within the right-of-way or access easement . These
controls shall include traffic control signs, road name signs, delineators, and permanent
barricades .
12A. 2 . 3 New Roadway Signage
Permanent signage, unless otherwise approved by the Department of Public Works,
shall be installed before any new road or access easement is opened for use .
12A. 3 ACCESS CONTROL PLAN
Weld County recognizes that property owners have a right of reasonable access to the
County road system . However, within an environment where population growth will
increase traffic volumes and operational pressure on the general transportation system ,
be it rural or urban , access control is crucial to protect the public health , safety, and
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welfare . Chapter 12 Article 5 or the Weld County Code contains the Road Access policy .
Access control is used to maintain smooth traffic flow, to provide road right-of-way
drainage, and to protect the functional level of the County roads while meeting state,
regional , local , and private transportation needs and interests . Access spacing criteria
for local roads, collector roads, and arterial roads are shown in Table 12A- 2 .
Table 12A-2 Minimum Access Spacing Criteria (feet)
Access Element Arterial Collector Local
Distance between intersections
Signalized 2, 640 N /A N/A
Unsignalized 1, 320 1, 320 330
Distance between accesses and intersections 660 660 330
Distance between access points 660 330 150
Distance between access points in subdivisions 660 330 75
12A. 3 . 1 Local Roadways
Access standards to local roadways shall be governed by Table 12A- 2 . Whenever
possible, shared accesses will be given priority . Shared access points or easements shall
be a minimum of 30 feet wide and shall contain a minimum 20-foot-wide, all -weather
roadway.
12A. 3 . 2 Collector Roadways
Access standards to collectors are shown in Table 12A- 2 . An access or new intersection
onto a collector is not permitted unless it meets the spacing requirements in Table 12A-
2 and an alternative access or intersection to a lower classified road is not feasible . No
more than one access shall be allowed to an individual or to contiguous parcels under
the same ownership unless it can be shown that : the additional access would not be in
conflict with local safety regulations; the additional access would not be detrimental to
public health , safety, and welfare ; and the additional access is necessary for the efficient
use of the property.
12A. 3 . 3 Arterial Roadways
Access standards onto arterial roadways are shown in Table 12A- 2 . An access or new
intersection onto an arterial is not permitted unless an access/intersection to a lower
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classified road is not feasible and the proposed access meets the spacing requirements
in Table 12A- 2 and does not interfere with the location , planning, and operation of the
general street system or access to nearby properties . Whenever possible, shared
accesses will be given priority. No more than one access shall be allowed to an individual
or to contiguous parcels under the same ownership unless it can be shown that :
allowing only one access would be in conflict with local safety regulations ; the additional
access would not be detrimental to public health , safety, and welfare ; and the additional
access is necessary for the efficient use of the property. Intersections shall be spaced no
less than 0 . 5 - mile apart on arterials, unless such spacing is impractical or impossible due
to topographic or other physical limitations as determined by the Department of Public
Works . The type of access — full movement, three-quarter movement, or right- in right-
out movement — will be determined by the Department of Public Works .
12A. 3 . 4 State Highway and Interstate Systems
CDOT and FHWA rules and regulations shall apply to all highway and interstate accesses .
Weld County takes no jurisdictional authority over access onto a highway or interstate .
12A. 3 . 5 Shared Accesses
Whenever possible and feasible, shared access will be provided to serve two or more
adjacent properties . Shared access is to be centered on the common property line . A
written access agreement may be required .
12A.4 ACCESS DESIGN
Access points shall be designed to provide safe movement for traffic entering and
traveling on roadways within the County . Like intersections, access points are conflict
locations . The basic design of access points includes adequate spacing, proper
alignments, and clear sight distances .
12A.4. 1 Geometric Design
Accesses shall enter onto Weld County roads at an 80- to 100- degree angle, for a
minimum of one vehicle length . 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 . Any overhead entry structures shall
have at least a 13 ' 6" clearance, measured from the access surface . When the access is
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intended for commercial or industrial use, the access radii shall accommodate the
turning movements of anticipated vehicle types . The following are the access width and
access radii for properties based upon land use .
Type of Land Use Approach Width Access Radii
Single-family residential 20-30 feet wide 25 feet minimum
Commercial/ Industrial 24-40 feet wide 60 feet minimum
Fill slopes and cut slopes shall be constructed to match the slopes of the existing County
road adjacent to the access . It is desirable that all side slopes be no steeper than
3 : 1 ( H : V) . If a drainage culvert is required , a 15- inch corrugated metal pipe is the
County' s minimum size requirement, and minimum cover shall be 12 inches . All culverts
should be sized to convey the flow water based upon the existing capacity of the ditch .
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12A. 5 ACCESS SIGHT DISTANCE
At intersections, accesses, and points along County roadways, sight distance is essential
to protect the traveling public . Sight distance is the length of roadway that is clearly
visible to the driver and is dependent upon the height of the driver ' s eye above the road
surface, the specified object height above the road surface, and the height of sight
obstructions within the line of sight . The minimum sight distance available on a roadway
should be sufficient to enable a vehicle traveling at or near the design speed to stop
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before reaching a stationary object . In evaluating the overall performance of a roadway,
both the horizontal and vertical sight distances should be considered . When items such
as walls, buildings, bridge piers, cut slopes, or vegetation growth are near the roadway
on the inside of a curve, they can block a driver' s view of the road ahead . If they are too
close, the driver will not have sufficient distance along the curved roadway to stop when
a hazardous condition comes into view . This chapter defines the minimum requirements
and technical criteria for the analysis and design of access locations to and from County
roadways with the intent of providing safe, orderly, and continuous traffic movement .
Chapter 4 of the Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria also discusses
common obstructions to site distance and other considerations .
12A. 5 . 1 Sight Distance Calculations
For general sight distance calculations, the height of the driver ' s eye is considered to be
3 . 5 feet above the road surface and the object is considered to be 2 . 0 feet above the
road surface . The lengths shown in Table 12A- 3 shall be adjusted for any grade of 3 % or
greater using the figures set forth in Table 12A-4 .
Table 12A-3 Minimum Sight Distance along Roadway ( Horizontal and Vertical )
Minimum Sight Distance along the Roadway ( Horizontal & Vertical )
Posted speed
( MPH ) 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
Design sight
distance (ft ) 150 200 250 325 400 475 550 650 725 850
Minimum sight
distance (ft ) 1, 2 150 200 225 275 325 400 450 525 550 625
1. To calculate sight distance at the proposed access location, a height of 3 .5 feet shall be used for the driver' s eyes of a vehicle on
the highway approaching the access location . The driver' s eyes shall be assumed to be at the centerline of the inside lane ( inside
with respect to the curve) for measurement purposes. A height of 3 .5 feet shall be used for a vehicle assumed to be on the
centerline of the access 5 feet back from the edge of the travel lane.
2. If an auxiliary lane is present, the entering posted speed for the deceleration lane and the posted speed at the end of the
acceleration lane shall be used .
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Table 12A-4 Sight Distance Adjustment Factors for Roadway Grade
Sight Distance Adjustment Factors for Roadway
Grade
Roadway Grade Factors
Upgrade
3 % to 4 . 9 % 0 . 90
5 % to 7 . 5 % 0 . 80
Downgrade
3 % to4 . 9 % 1 . 20
5 % to7 . 5 % 1 . 35
12A15 . 2 Stopping Sight Distance
The minimum stopping sight distance is the distance required by the driver of a vehicle
traveling at the design speed to bring the vehicle to a stop after an object on the road
becomes visible . Stopping sight distance is the sum of the braking distance and the
brake reaction time (the interval between the instant that the driver recognizes the
existence of an object on the roadway and the instant the driver applies the brakes ) .
The braking distance is related to the initial speed and the coefficient of friction
between the tires and the roadway. The wet condition governs the stopping distances
for purposes of design . Table 12A-5 provides the required minimum stopping sight
distances on straight roadways with grades of less than 3 % . In no case shall the stopping
sight distance be less than as specified in Table 12A- 5 . For grades in excess of 3 %, refer
to Table 12A- 6 . For stopping sight distance calculations, the height of the object is
considered to be 6 inches above the road surface . Chapter 4 of the Weld County
Engineering and Construction Criteria provides additional information concerning
roadway design and stopping sight distance .
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Table 12A-5 Stopping Sight Distances
Stopping Sight Distances
Brake Stopping Sight Distance
Design Reaction Braking
Speed Distance Distance on Design
( MPH ) (ft ) 1 Level (ft ) Calculated (ft ) (ft )
25 91 . 9 60 . 0 151 . 9 155
30 110 . 3 86 . 4 196 . 7 200
40 147 . 0 153 . 6 300 . 6 305
50 183 . 8 240 . 0 423 . 8 425
60 220 . 5 345 . 5 566 . 0 570
70 257 . 3 470 . 3 727 . 6 730
1 . Brake reaction distance predicted on a time of 2 .5 seconds; deceleration rate of 11 . 2 feet/second used
to determine calculated sight distance.
Table 12A-6 Stopping Distance at Grade
Stopping Distance at Grade
Downgrades Upgrades
Design Speed Stopping Distance Design Speed Stopping Distance
( MPH ) (ft ) ( MPH ) (ft )
3% 6% 9% 3% 6% 9%
25 158 165 173 25 147 143 140
30 205 215 227 30 200 184 179
40 315 333 354 40 289 278 269
50 446 474 507 50 405 388 375
60 598 638 686 60 538 515 495
70 771 825 891 70 690 658 631
12A. 5 . 3 Stopping Sight Distance at Grade
When a roadway is constructed on a grade steeper than 3 %, the braking distance should
not only account for the initial speed and coefficient of friction , but should also be
adjusted accounting for the percent grade ( both up and down ) . Table 12A-6 provides
the required stopping sight distances at grade in wet conditions .
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12A . 5 ; 4- Stopping Sight Distance on Horizontal Curves
The proposed horizontal alignment must provide for the minimum stopping distance for
the design speed at all points along the roadway . In addition , the design must take into
account the visibility at intersections, around curves, and at roadside encroachments .
Stopping sight distance on horizontal curves is based on lateral clearance from the inner
edge of the pavement to the sight obstruction , for various radii of inner edge of
pavement and design speeds . The position of the driver' s eye and the object sighted
shall be assumed to be 6 feet from the inner edge of the pavement, with the sight
distance being measured along this arc .
12A. 5 . 5 Decision Sight Distance
Decision sight distance is defined as the distance it takes for a driver to detect an
unexpected or difficult-to- perceive hazard along the roadway, recognize this hazard ,
select an appropriate speed and path , and complete the required safety maneuver .
Based on this definition , decision sight distance values tend to be greater than stopping
sight distance values . Interchanges and intersections, locations where unusual or
unexpected maneuvers are required , and changes in cross section are examples of
locations where decision sight distances may be examples of locations where decision
sight distance values may be greater than in the average case . Please see Chapter 4 of
the Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria for additional information about
decision sight distance during roadway design . Table 12A- 7 provides the required
decision sight distances .
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Table 12A-7 Decision Sight Distance
Decision Sight Distance
Decision Sight Distance for Avoidance Maneuver
Design Speed ( MPH ) (ft)
A 6 C D E
30 or less 220 490 450 535 620
40 330 690 600 715 825
50 465 910 750 890 1, 030
60 610 1, 150 990 1, 125 1, 280
70 780 1, 410 1, 105 • 1, 275 1445
Where :
Avoidance Maneuver A= stop on rural road (t=3 .0 seconds)
Avoidance Maneuver B= stop on urban road (t=9 . 1 seconds)
Avoidance Maneuver C= stopped/path/direction change on rural road (t= 10. 2- 11. 2 sec)
Avoidance Maneuver D= stopped/path/direction change on suburban road (t= 12 . 1- 12.9 sec)
Avoidance Maneuver E= stopped/path/direction change on urban road (t= 14.0- 14.5 sec)
12A. 5 . 6 Intersection Sight Distance
Intersection sight distance is the distance required for vehicles to enter traffic and
accelerate to the average running speed . The intersection sight distance shall be as
shown in Table 12A-9 . There shall be an unobstructed sight distance along both
approaches and both sides at an intersection (within the right-of-way) for distances
sufficient to allow the operators of vehicles that are approaching simultaneously to see
each other in time to prevent collisions at the intersection . All sight distance triangles
must be within the public right-of-way or a sight distance easement .
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Table 12A-8 Intersection Sight Distance
Intersection Sight Distance
Crossroad Required Clear Zone Clear Zone
Posted Speed Sight Length Left Length Right
Limit ( MPH ) Distance (ft ) (ft ) (ft )
20 200 108 74
25 275 148 101
30 350 188 129
35 425 229 157
40 500 269 184
45 575 310 212
50 650 350 239
55 725 390 267
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Roads should not have visible impediments between 3 and 8 feet at subdivision
intersections within a triangular area as shown in Figure 12A-4 .
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12A. 6 AUXILIARY TURN LANES
Auxiliary lanes are useful in maintaining the safety, traffic flow, and operation of a
roadway or access . When auxiliary lanes are required by the County or warranted by
information obtained during the development review process, the applicant is
responsible for design , installation , and any purchase of right-of-way to accommodate
the required lane width . Auxiliary lanes are required when unique location factors ( e . g. ,
roadway speed and traffic density, access volume, the volume of commercial trucks, the
influence of nearby accesses, existing auxiliary lanes close to the proposed access,
nearby traffic control devices, available stopping sight distance, and other topographic
or roadway design factors ) exist that determine the need for auxiliary lanes .
Auxiliary lanes are required to mitigate specifically identified and documented locations
with safety and operation issues . These include the following .
a ) Any access where high traffic volume or lack of gaps in traffic make an auxiliary lane
necessary for vehicles to safely and efficiently enter/exit the roadway .
b ) Any locations where conditions such as horizontal or vertical curves and sight
obstructions exist and cannot be removed , and may negatively affect public safety or
traffic operation .
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Auxiliary lanes typically consist of one or more of the following : transition taper, full
width auxiliary lane, and storage length . The use of these components varies based on
the type of access, through street classification , and site-specific conditions (grades ) .
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12A. 6. 1 Auxiliary Turn Lane Design
Auxiliary turn lanes shall be installed on collector and arterial roadways according to the
criteria below.
• A left deceleration lane with storage length plus taper length is required for any
access with a projected peak hour left ingress turning volume greater than 10 vph.
The design elements for a left turn lane are the taper length, lane length, and
storage length which in combination make up the left turn lane .
• A right deceleration lane with storage length plus taper length is required for any
access with a projected peak hour right ingress turning volume greater than 25
vph. The design elements for right turn and deceleration lanes are the approach
taper, lane length, and storage length which in combination make up the right
turn lane.
• A right turn acceleration lane with taper is required for any access with a
projected peak hour right turning volume greater than 50 vph and a single through
lane in the direction of the right turn. The design elements for a right acceleration
lane are the transition taper and acceleration length .
• A left turn acceleration lane with transition taper may be required if it would
benefit the safety and operation of the roadway. A left turn acceleration lane is
generally not required when the acceleration lane would interfere with the left
turn ingress movements to any other access.
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12A . 6 . 2 Tapers
To determine the required acceleration and deceleration lane and transition taper
length , see design criteria presented in Table 12A- 10. The length of the required
transition taper is determined by multiplying the distance offset by the transition taper
ratio value associated with the posted speed in Table 12A- 10. The beginning and ending
point of all tapers shall be rounded .
• Transition tapers : The purpose of an acceleration lane and transition taper is to
provide sufficient length for a vehicle to accelerate to the appropriate speed and
merge into the through traffic lanes without disrupting traffic flow. Table 12A- 10
provides the required acceleration lane and transition taper lengths by design
speed. Acceleration lane lengths in Table 12A- 10 shall be adjusted for a grade of
3 % or more. The total length of the acceleration lane includes the values of both
the lane and transition taper. The length of a transition taper is calculated by
multiplying the width of the lane by a standard ratio . The beginning and ending
point of all tapers shall be rounded.
• Redirect or straight tapers : Redirect tapers shall be used where an exclusive turn
lane, median, or other redirection of vehicles is necessary and where redirection
of the flow of traffic is necessary to accommodate the exclusive turn lane or
median. Redirect tapers required for redirecting through travel lanes shall be
installed in conformance with Table 12A- 10 . If the redirect taper would result in a
horizontal curve design deficiency for the through movement, the horizontal
curve shall be corrected. Redirect tapers should be designed as straight tapers with
the beginning and ending points rounded.
Table 12A- 10 Acceleration/Deceleration Lane Design Criteria
Acceleration/Deceleration Lane Design Criteria
Posted speed limit ( MPH ) 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
Deceleration length (ft ) 180 250 310 370 435 500 600
Acceleration length (ft ) N/A 190 270 380 550 760 960
Transition taper ( ratio ) 7 . 5 : 1 8 : 1 10 : 1 12 : 1 13 . 5 : 1 15 : 1 18 . 5 : 1
Straight taper ( ratio ) 15 : 1 15 : 1 20 : 1 30 : 1 45 : 1 50 : 1 55 : 1
1211. 6. 3 Storage Lengths
The storage length for an auxiliary lane can be determined by the information
summarized in Table 12A- 11 . These lengths are based on the average length of a
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passenger vehicle and the estimated turning vehicles per hour . Estimated lengths for
buses, larger trucks, and recreational vehicles must be determined and submitted to the
County for review .
Table 12A- 11 Auxiliary Lane Storage Lengths
Auxiliary Lane Storage Lengths
Turning vehicles per hour < 30 30- 59 60- 100 > 100
Minimum required storage length
(ft . ) 25 40 50 100
The basis for designing the length of required storage is to provide sufficient length for
vehicles to queue within the lane without affecting other movements . Table 12A- 10
provides the required storage lengths for stop-controlled intersections . Table 12A- 11
provides the required calculated storage lengths for signal - controlled intersections . If
the Department of Public Works determines that meeting the required storage length is
impractical or will result in an unsafe condition , the minimum storage length shall be
based on the mean arrival rate . But in no case shall the minimum storage length be less
than 50 feet .
12A. 6 . 4 Auxiliary Lane Conflicts
The following are additional standards for auxiliary lane design .
1 . No driveway shall be permitted within the transition area of any auxiliary lane .
2 . In the event that a portion of an auxiliary lane extends across one or more adjacent
properties, the County may require the applicant to obtain any necessary right-of-
way .
3 . In the event an auxiliary lane is constructed within 100 feet of an arterial - arterial
intersection , the applicant is responsible for design , acquisition of required right-of-
way, relocation of utilities, and construction of the lane to such intersection .
4 . Where two intersections have exclusive turn lanes that overlap or the ending points
of the exclusive turn lanes have less than 300 feet or one - half their length of
separation (whichever is shorter ), and a significant structure or topographical
feature does not preclude widening, a continuous exclusive turn lane shall be
constructed between the intersections to improve roadway consistency and safety,
and to maintain edge of pavement continuity .
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5 . If restrictive topography allows only one exclusive turn lane, normally a left turn
deceleration lane is given first priority. Where a left turn lane is installed and the
travel lanes must be redirected , an overlay of pavement is required .
12A. 7 ACCESS CONSTRUCTION
All roadway access construction which affects existing structures within the County
right-of-way — such as pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage structures, ditches,
and auxiliary lanes — is required to incorporate modifications to existing structures as
part of the final access design . A Right-of-Way Permit is required prior to any new
construction in Weld County right-of-ways .
12A. 7 . 1 Gravel Requirements
Gravel or recycled asphalt gravel base will be permitted for individual residential access
or field access adjacent to county roads with gravel surfacing . The gravel surface will
include a minimum of 4 inches of compacted aggregate base course or equivalent
material from the right-of-way line to the edge of the traveled roadway .
12A. 7 . 2 Pavement Requirements
Access pavement thickness shall match roadway pavement thickness . If required by the
weather, a delay of one season in placement of hot bituminous pavement may be
allowed , provided adequate gravel surfacing is substituted and maintained until asphalt
placement .
12A. 7 . 3 Access Drainage
Accesses should be constructed in a manner that minimizes erosion and does not result
in deposition of silt and debris upon the County roadway or roadside ditches . Accesses
which slope down toward the public road will be constructed to assure that water does
not run onto or across the traveled public way . This may include designing the crown ;
borrow ditches, pans, or other elements so that they direct water to the existing
drainage facilities along the road . The owner of the property shall pay for materials and
the cost of installation for new access culverts whenever the installation of a culvert is
made necessary by the creation of a new access from private property to a County
roadway. The applicant is responsible for any alterations of the natural flow of water
across private properties .
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12A. 7 . 4 Structures
For efficiency and to avoid maintenance or public safety concerns, the County reserves
the right to maintain the full width of the road right-of-way without structures located
thereon . Structures include, but are not limited to : fences, trash cans, gates, mailboxes,
and irrigation structures regardless of whether or not they are physically located on the
traveled portion or right-of-way. Structures shall be removed from the right-of-way
upon written request by the Department of Public Works . Mailboxes may be located in
the public road right-of-way only where they do not create a roadside hazard , obstruct
or hinder vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or interfere with road maintenance activities
such as snowplowing and mowing . Mailboxes shall be located at least 8 feet away from
the edge of the traveled way .
Wear, damage, or breakage to mailboxes, fencing, decorative items, signage, or any
other appurtenances throughout the property roadside frontage due to thrown snow
and inclusions from snow removal activities on a County- maintained road will not be the
responsibility of the County .
12A. 8 CHANGE IN ACCESS USE
If the use of an existing access to County right-of-way changes or there is a change in
the use of the property, a new Access Permit may be required , in accordance with
Chapter 12 Article 5 of the Weld County Code . Change in access or property use may
include, but is not limited to : change in the amount or type of traffic; structural
modification ; remodeling; change in use or type of business; expansion of existing
business; change in zoning; change in property division ; and creation of new parcels .
12A. 9 TEMPORARY ACCESS
Any road access which will be closed after being used for a limited time may be
considered a temporary road access . The time in use of temporary accesses shall not
exceed twelve months . A Temporary Access Permit may be granted only if the
temporary access meets minimum County traffic safety and operational requirements,
including sight distance .
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12A. 10 TRACKING CONTROL
Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto public roadways .
Temporary Tracking Control shall be used during construction unless permanent
tracking control is installed ahead of construction activities .
12A. 10 . 1 Tracking Control Triggers
The following are minimal standards that require tracking control devices :
• Less than 20 passenger vehicle round trips/day, no upfront tracking control
requirements .
• 20 to 50 passenger vehicle round trips/day or less than 4 truck round trips/day :
O Access onto gravel roads includes 50 ft of road base or recycled asphalt .
O Access onto paved roads includes 100 ft of road base or recycled asphalt .
• 4 to 10 round truck trips/day (tandem or semi -trucks ) :
O Access onto gravel roads requires recycled asphalt or road base on all
driving surfaces .
O Access onto paved roads requires a tracking control device and a minimum
of 100ft of recycled asphalt/ road base OR 300ft of asphalt . (SURFACE
IMPROVEMENTS LESS THAN 300 FT MAY BE ALLOWED IF SITE
CONSTRAINTS WOULD PROHIBIT MEETING CONDITION . )
• More than 10 round truck trips/day (tandem or semi -trucks ) or more than 50
round passenger vehicles trips :
O Access onto gravel roads requires a tracking control device and a minimum
of 300ft of recycled asphalt or road base .
O Access onto paved roads requires both a tracking control devise and 100ft
of asphalt OR 300ft of asphalt .
12A. 10 . 2 Tracking Control Devices
To mitigate any impacts to the public road including damages and/or offsite
tracking of mud or other materials . The following is a list of possible tracking
control devices that can be potential combined or used individually :
o Cattle Guards
o Asphalt or Concrete paving
o Rip - Rap ( 6" washed rock )
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