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BROOMFIELD PLANNING DEPT ARNE CARLSON AICP 1 DESCOMBE DR BROOMFIELD CO 80020 Board of County Commissioners Michelle Lawrence District No. 1 Patricia B. Holloway District No. 2 Richard M. Sheehan District No. 3 JULY 2002 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed is an amendment to the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. This edition includes regulatory changes adopted by the Board of County Commissioners February 5, 2002, June 18, 2002 and July 23, 2002. y February 5, 2002, Regulatory revisions regarding the location of fireworks sales facilities and accessory storage of fireworks. > June 18, 2002, Regulatory revisions regarding wildfire safety measures. â July 23, 2002, Regulatory revisions that coordinate Zoning Resolution and Land Development regulations regarding the site development plan process, and the insertion of new regulations for lighting, parking, landscaping, signage, and architecture. These revisions are effective September 1, 2002. For additional information concerning these recent amendments to the Zoning Resolution, please telephone (303) 271-8770. ---PAGE BREAK--- -REMOVE: SECTION 2 - (Pages 1 through 14) ,/INSERT: Revised SECTION 2 - (Pages 1 through 13) ,REMOVE: SECTION 3 - (Pages 1 through 8) 'INSERT: Revised SECTION 3 - (Pages 1 through 9) -REMOVE: SECTION 9 - (Pages 1 through 13) TSERT: Revised SECTION 9 - (Pages 1 through 10) MOVE: SECTION 16 - (Pages 1 through 5) ,ANSERT: Revised SECTION 16 - (Pages 1 through 4) `REMOVE: SECTION 17 - (Pages 1 through 4) AINSERT: Revised SECTION17 - (Pages 1 through 3) MOVE: SECTION 18 - (Pages 1 through 4) SERT: Revised SECTION 18 - (Pages 1 through 3) ,REMOVE: SECTION 19 - (Pages 1 through 4) ANSERT: Revised SECTION 19 - (Pages 1 through 3) JREMOVE: SECTION 20 - (Pages I through 4) VINSERT: Revised SECTION 20 - (Pages 1 through 4) MOVE: SECTION 21 - (Pages 1 through 5) S R i d SECTION 21 (P 1 th h 4) ---PAGE BREAK--- iREMOVE: NSERT: .JREMOVE: •J^NSERT: -REMOVE: JINSERT: 'REMOVE: INSERT: JREMOVE: ,,INSERT: MOVE: SERI: MOVE INSERT: :MOVE: SERT: f `REMOVE: SECTION 28 - (Pages 1 through 4) Revised SECTION 28 - (Pages 1 through 3) SECTION 29 - (Pages 1 through 5) Revised SECTION 29 - (Pages 1 through 3) SECTION 30 - (Pages 1 through 5) Revised SECTION 30 - (Pages 1 through 4) SECTION 31 - (Pages 1 through 5) Revised SECTION 31 - (Pages I through 5) SECTION 32 - (Pages 1 through 5) Revised SECTION 32 - (Pages 1 through 4) SECTION 33 - (Pages I through 3) Revised SECTION 33 - (Pages I through 2) SECTION 35 - (Pages I through 14) Revised SECTION 35 - (Pages I through 12) SECTION 36 - (Pages I through 4) Revised SECTION 36 - (Pages I through 4) SECTION 37 - (Pages I through 6) ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY - BROOMFIELD PLANNING DEPARTMENT ARNE CARLSON AICP - PRINCIPAL PLANNER I DESCOMBE DRIVE BROOMFIELD, CO 80020 Board of County Commissioners Michelle Lawrence District No. 1 Patricia B. Holloway District No. 2 Richard M. Sheehan District No. 3 SrK May 2001 MAY 2 2 2001 PLANNING To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed please find 4 pages which are to replace those that are currently in your copy of the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. These regulatory changes, as approved by the Board of County Commissioners, were included in the amendment packages which were distributed May 2000 and March 2001. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO UPDATE YOUR ZONING RESOLUTION MANUAL. Replace pages 29 and 30 - SECTION 1 Text correction Special Event Definition - the Planned Development" to the Planned Development." (approved February 13 2001) ---PAGE BREAK--- JUN 14 2000 PLANNING Board of County Commissioners Michelle Lawrence District No. I Patricia B. Holloway District No. 2 Richard M. Sheehan District No. 3 May 1999 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed is an amendment to the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. This edition includes regulatory changes adopted by the Board of County Commissioners February 1, 2000, February 22, 2000, and March 28, 2000. â Regulatory revisions concerning registered sex offenders. (Adopted February 1, 2000) â Regulatory revisions concerning rezoning and special use procedures. (Adopted February 22, 2000). â Miscellaneous revisions regarding zoning maps, miscellaneous permit requirements, dangerous and/or wild animals compliance merger of commonly owned contiguous property Board of ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of County Commissioners Michelle Lawrence District No. 1 Patricia B. Holloway District No. 2 Richard M. Sheehan District No. 3 August 1999 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed are amendments to theJEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING SOLI TION. This edition includes regulatory changes adopted by the Board of County Commissioners March 23, 1999 and August 17, 1999. ► Regulatory revisions to allow grading before platting in the plains; earthwork balancing on adjacent lots as a grading permit amendment rather than via a new grading permit, and a reduction in collateral amounts. (Adopted March 23, 1999) ► Regulatory revisions concerning the elimination of landscape warranties, and the enforcement of landscape requirements as a zoning violation. (Adopted August 17, 1999) ---PAGE BREAK--- REMOVE: INTRODUCTION - page 3 (dated October 13, 1998) INSERT: INTRODUCTION - page 3 (dated March 23, 1999) REMOVE: SECTION 1 (pages 1 - 20) INSERT: SECTION 1 (pages 1 - 26) REMOVE: SECTION 2 (pages 1 - 14) INSERT: SECTION 2 (pages 1 - 15) REMOVE: SECTION 3 (pages 1-6) INSERT: SECTION 3 (Pages 1-9) REMOVE: SECTION 11 (pages 1 - 14) INSERT: SECTION 11 (pages 1 - 17) ---PAGE BREAK--- vounmu 1861 December 1998 Board of County Commissioners Michelle Lawrence District No. 1 Patricia B. Holloway District No. 2 John P. Stone District No, 3 RECEIVE-D DEC 3 01998 PLAN i;N To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed please find amendments to the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. Effective May 12, 1998, the Board of County Commissioners adopted regulation amendments whereby references to the "Director of Highways and Transportation" or the "Highways and Transportation Design and Review Engineer" were replaced with "Planning Director" or "Planning Engineer." Further, that approvals required by the "Department of Highways and Transportation" be approvals required by the "Planning and Zoning Department." Please be advised that gradually, these "housekeeping" changes will be made to the text of the Zoning Resolution. On October 13, 1998, the Board of County Commissioners adopted regulations that establish the "rural ---PAGE BREAK--- REMOVE: SECTION 8 (pages 1 - 3) INSERT: SECTION 8 (pages 1 - 2) - reformatted REMOVE: SECTION 23 (pages 1 - 7) INSERT: SECTION 23 (pages 1 - 5) - reformatted REMOVE: SECTION 28 (pages 1 - 5) INSERT: SECTION 28 (pages 1 - 5) REMOVE: SECTION 29 (pages 1 - 5) INSERT: SECTION 29 (pages 1 - 5) REMOVE: SECTION 30 (pages 3 - 6) INSERT: SECTION 33 (pages V REMOVE: SECTION 31 (pages E3-rG) INSERT: SECTION 31 (pages 3.-6) I-5- REMOVE: SECTION 32 (pages-3-- 5) INSERT: SECTION 32 (pages 3 - 5) ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of County Commissioners Michelle Lawrence District No. 1 Patricia B. Holloway District No. 2 John P. Stone District No. 3 August 1997 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed please find amendments to the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. On July 8, 1997, the Board of County Commissioners adopted regulations to establish reasonable locational requirements for sexually oriented businesses. Further, on July 22, 1997, regulations were adopted to establish that a pre-application review meeting and community meeting is required prior to filing an application for rezoning or special use. Amendments were also made regarding performance guarantee requirements. For additional information concerning these recent amendments to the Zoning Resolution, please t l h 271 8770 ---PAGE BREAK--- 0 Board of County Commissioners Michelle Lawrence District No. 1 Patricia B. Holloway District No. 2 John P. Stone District No. 3 August 1997 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed please find amendments to the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. On July 2, 1997, the Board of County Commissioners added an AgriculturalThirty Five (A-35) Zone District to allow for planning of certain special areas within the County. The Agricultural-Thirty Five Zone District is patterned after the existing Agricultural -One (A-1) and Agricultural-Two (A-2) Zone Districts except that the minimum lot size is increased to 35 acres. Minor amendments to Section 3 were also adopted to allow the continued use of already legally created lots which are less than 35 areas. For additional information concerning this recent amendment to the Zoning Resolution, please telephone 271-8770. ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of County Commissioners Gary D. Laura District No. 1 Betty J. Miller District No. 2 John P. Stone District No. 3 December 1996 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed please find amendments to the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. On November 12, 1996, the Board of County Commissioners adopted edits and/or new definitions to clarify the use of terms relative to open space and landscaping. For additional information concerning this recent amendment to the Zoning Resolution, please telephone 271-8770. ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of County Commissioners Gary D. Laura District No. 1 Betty J. Miller District No. 2 John P. Stone District No. 3 December 1995 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed please find amendments to the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. On December 5, 1995, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Wildfire Hazard Overlay Zone District Map and regulations to address wildfire hazards in the unincorporated areas of Jefferson County. For additional Information concerning this recent amendment to the Zoning Resolution, please telephone 271-8770. This amendment package concludes the 1995 subscription to the Zoning Resolution. If you wish to continue to receive amendments to this regulation, please ensure that the subscription fee has been paid. Thank you. ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of County Commissioners Gary D. Laura District No. 1 Betty J. Miller District No. 2 John P. Stone District No. 3 August 1995 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed please find amendments to the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. On July 11, 1995, the Board of County Commissioners adopted amendments to Section 1 which were mostly "housekeeping" in nature. The only substantive change is that modifications to development proposals may not be made within 21 days prior to scheduled hearings. This procedure is to allow adequate distribution and review of the proposal prior to hearing and to eliminate last minute changes. On August 8, 1995, amendments to Section 11 were adopted which address the aesthetic impacts of grading, enforcement and inspection issues, and other matters pertinent to grading and erosion control. For additional information concerning this recent amendment to the Zoning Resolution, please telephone 271-8770. ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of County Commissioners Gary D. Laura District No. 1 Betty J. Miller District No. 2 John P. Stone District No. 3 May 1995 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution E ED MAY 0 5 1995 PLAN NI NG Enclosed please find an amendment package to update the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. On April 11, 1995, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Section 45 which established the Dipping Bedrock (D-B) Overlay Zone District to prevent extensive property damage from heaving claystone, and establish regulations and requirements for the construction of structures in the Designated Dipping Bedrock Area. Specific engineering regulations were established and are set forth in the Land Development Regulation. A map of the areas for which these regulations apply is titled the Designated Dipping Bedrock Area, and is available from the Map Sales and G1S Department. For additional Information concerning this recent amendment to the Zoning Resolution, please telephone 271-8770. ---PAGE BREAK--- r1- c -q^L Board of County Commissioners Gary D. Laura District No. I Betty J. Miller District No. 2 John P. Stone District No. 3 October 1994 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed please find an amendment package to update the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. On July 12, 1994, the Board of County Commissioners adopted this amendment which changes the terms for the Board of Adjustment members to be consistent with the terms of various other Boards in Jefferson County. The following section was amended. Section 13: The Board of Adjustment For additional information concerning this recent amendment to the Zoning Resolution, please telephone 271 8770 ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of County Commissioners Gary D. Laura District No. 1 Betty J. Miller District No. 2 John P. Stone District No. 3 July 1994 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed please find an amendment package to update the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. On June 7, 1994, the Board of County Commissioners adopted these amendments which establish guidelines for siting low power telecommunications facilities and establish size and siting limitations. The following sections were amended. Section 1: Administrative Provision Section 2: General Provisions and Regulations Section 20: Residential-Three District Section 21: Residential-Three A District S ti 22 R id ti l F Di i ---PAGE BREAK--- REMOVE: SECTION 1 (pages 3 - 22) INSERT: SECTION 1 (pages 3 -23) REMOVE: SECTION 2 (pages 3 - 8) INSERT: SECTION 2 (pages 3 - 11) REMOVE: SECTION 20 (pages 1- 5) INSERT: SECTION 20 (pages 1- 5) REMOVE: SECTION 21 (pages 1 - 5) INSERT: SECTION 21 (pages 1 - 5) REMOVE: SECTION 22 (pages 1 - 6) INSERT: SECTION 22 (pages 1 - 6) REMOVE: SECTION 30 (pages 1- 2) INSERT: SECTION 30 (pages 1 - 2) REMOVE: SECTION 31 (pages 1 - 6) INSERT: SECTION 31 (pages 1 - 5) REMOVE: SECTION 32 (pages 1 - 4) INSERT: SECTION 32 (pages 1 - 3) REMOVE: SECTION 34 (pages 1 - 15) INSERT: SECTION 34 (pages 1 - 15) REMOVE: SECTION 36 (pages 1 - 4) INSERT: SECTION 36 (pages 1 - 4) REMOVE: SECTION 37 (pages 1 - 6) ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of County Commissioners Gary D. Laura District No. 1 Betty J. Miller District No. 2 John P. Stone District No. 3 May 1994 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed please find an amendment package to update the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. On May 3, 1994, the Board of County Commissioners adopted these amendment which remove application and processing fees from the Zoning Resolution. Section 1: Administrative Provisions Section 2: General Provisions and Regulations Section 3: Enforcement and Administrative Exceptions Section 9: Signs and Outdoor Advertising Devices Section 11: Grading Permit and Erosion and Sediment Control Section 13: The Board of Adjustment Also included in this amendment packet are replacement pages for Sections 4 5 and 40 which have been ---PAGE BREAK--- SECTION 2 (pages 1-7) SECTION 2 (page 1-8) SECTION 3 (pages 7-9) SECTION 3 (pages 7-9) SECTION 4 (pages 1-8) SECTION 4 (pages 1-6) SECTION 5 (pages 1-2) SECTION 5 (pages 1-2) SECTION 9 (pages 1-13) SECTION 9 (pages 1-13) SECTION 11 (pages 3-4) SECTION 11 (pages 3-4) SECTION 13 (pages 3-12) SECTION 13 (pages 3-11) SECTION 40 (pages 1-5) SECTION 40 (pages 1-3) ---PAGE BREAK--- -f -9 . Board of County Commissioners Gary D. Laura District No. 1 Betty J. Miller District No. 2 John P. Stone District No. 3 March 1994 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed please find an amendment package to update the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. The Board of County Commissioners adopted this amendment on December 14, 1993. Section 1: Administrative Provisions Allows for applicant verification of the posting of signs, allows for a 15 day posting rather than a 30 if an error on original posting, allows the Board of County Commissioners to make an immediate decision after testimony. Move and Set b ilding to be used for I or 2 years rather ---PAGE BREAK--- REMOVE SECTION 1 (pages 3 - 10) INSERT SECTION 1 (pages 3 - 10) REMOVE SECTION 7 (pages 1 - 3) INSERT SECTION 7 (pages 1- 2) ---PAGE BREAK--- y Board of County Commissioners Gary D. Laura District No. 1 Betty J. Miller District No. 2 John P. Stone District No. 3 OCT 2 1 1993 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed please find an amendment package to update the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. The Board of County Commissioners adopted this amendment on August 31, 1993. Administrative Provisions Establishes criteria for rezoning open space within the Planned Development Zone District. Planned Development District Establishes permitted uses and standards for open space zoned land when the Planned Development District does not include specific language to that effect. October 1993 Section 1: Section 15: ---PAGE BREAK--- 'Y.22 4 7 / Board of County Commissioners Gary D. Laura District No. I Betty J. Miller District No. 2 John P. Stone District No. 3 July 1993 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed please find an amendment package to update the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. The Board of County Commissioners adopted an amendment on June 30, 1993 which deleted regulations regarding the sale of fireworks in any zone district. This amendment is consistent with state law, allowing the state to define what type of fireworks can be sold and deferring to the local fire protection districts to regulate the manner of sales. Section 2: General Provisions and Regulations ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of County Commissioners Gary D. Laura District No. 1 Betty J. Miller District No. 2 John P. Stone District No. 3 July 1993 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed please find an amendment package to update the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. The following amendments to establish application procedures and standards of review for mining applications were adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on June 1, 1993. Enforcement and Administrative Exceptions The Board of Adjustment Amended to address the impacts of mining on wildlife, drainage, visual resources, traffic hydrology, and air quality, and address the off-site impacts of mining in the Mineral Conservation Zone District Section 3: Section 13: ---PAGE BREAK--- PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO UPDATE YOUR ZONING RESOLUTION MANUAL REMOVE TITLE PAGE (dated May 1993) INSERT NEW PAGE TITLE PAGE (dated June 1993) REMOVE INSERT REMOVE INSERT REMOVE INSERT REMOVE INSERT REMOVE INSERT INTRODUCTION (pages 1 and 2) dated May 1993 INTRODUCTION (pages 1 and 2) dated June 1993 SECTION 3 (pages 1-7) SECTION 3 (pages 1-9) SECTION 13 (pages 1-27) SECTION 13 (pages 1-12) SECTION 15 (pages 1-7) SECTION 15 (pages 1-11) SECTION 41 (pages 1-2) SECTION 41 (pages 1-3) ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of County Commissioners Gary D. Laura District No. 1 Betty J. Miller District No. 2 John P. Stone District No. 3 June1993 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed please find an amendment package to update the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. The following amendments relating to telecommunications facilities were adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on May 11, 1993, Administrative Provisions Amended to include additional definitions useful in understanding the regulations General Provisions and Regulations Amended to address all telecommunications towers and facilities that are not allowed as a use by Section 1: Section 2: ---PAGE BREAK--- PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO UPDATE YOUR ZONING RESOLUTION MANUAL. REMOVE TITLE PAGE (dated August 1992) INSERT NEW PAGE TITLE PAGE (dated May 1993) REMOVE INTRODUCTION (pages 1 and 2) dated August 1992 INSERT INTRODUCTION (pages 1 and 2) dated May 1993 REMOVE TABLE OF CONTENTS (pages 1 and 2) dated September 1989 INSERT NEW PAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS (pages 1 and 2) dated May 1993 REMOVE INSERT REMOVE INSERT REMOVE INSERT REMOVE INSERT SECTION 1 (pages 13-20) SECTION 1 (pages 13-20) SECTION 2 (pages 1-9) SECTION 2 (pages 1-7) SECTION 6 (pages 1-2) SECTION 6 (pages 1-2) SECTION 15 (pages 1-3) SECTION 15 (pages 1-7) ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of County Commissioners Rich Ferdinandsen District No. 1 Marjorie E. Clement District No. 2 John P. Stone District No. 3 September 1992 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed please find an amendment package to update the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. This packet includes the following amendment which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on August 18, 1992. Section 1: Administrative Provisions Amendments concerning the following: clarification that in case of conflict, official action by the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners ---PAGE BREAK--- RICH FERDINANDSEN District No. 1 MARJORIE E. CLEMENT District No. 2 JOHN P. STONE District No. 3 June 1992 To: Subscribers of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution Enclosed please find an amendment package to update the JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION. This packet includes the following amendment which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on May 5, 1992. Section 1: Administrative Provisions Amendments concerning the following: requirement of a certified boundary survey County I 1 Colorado bafferson BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ---PAGE BREAK--- Z O N I N G ---PAGE BREAK--- July 2002 In order to meet the convenience of the property owners, reactors, and other interested citizens of Jefferson County, the Planning Department has printed this book containing the Zoning Regulations of Jefferson County for public distribution at a fee of $15.00 at the time of purchase plus a $5.00 annual fee to receive updates to keep the manual current. (Effective August 7, 1973; amended December 12, 1978; amended March 15, 1982) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Michelle Lawrence - District 1 Patricia B. Holloway - District 2 Richard M. Sheehan - District 3 PLANNING COMMISSION Lewis Stieghorst Alan Fox Joe Siccardi Paul Rosasco James Cole Walter Knudsen Dennis Bonner DuWayne Ebertowski Lawrence Anna BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO THE ZONING RESOLUTION ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS SECTION 1 -Purpose page 1 -When Effective page 1 -Repeal page 1 -Validity page 1 -Violation and Penalty page 1 -Interpretation page 1 -Rezoning and Special Use Procedures and Limitations page 2 -Rezoning Submittal Information and Limitations page 10 -Site Development Plan page 17 -Zoning Maps page 25 -Definitions page 26 -Applicability to Government Facilities page 45 GENERAL PROVISIONS AND REGULATIONS SECTION 2 -Building Permit page 1 -Fence Permit page 3 -Miscellaneous Zoning Permit Requirements page 3 -Low Power, Micro-cell or Repeater Telecommunications Permit page 4 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXCEPTIONS SECTION 3 DRILLING AND PRODUCTION OF OIL AND GAS SECTION 4 ACCESSORY USES SECTION 5 NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES SECTION 6 MOVE AND SET SECTION 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 R-1A RESIDENTIAL-ONE A DISTRICT R-1 B RESIDENTIAL-ONE B DISTRICT R-2 RESIDENTIAL-TWO DISTRICT R-3 RESIDENTIAL-THREE DISTRICT R-3A RESIDENTIAL-THREE A DISTRICT R-4 RESIDENTIAL-FOUR DISTRICT R-T RESIDENTIAL TRAILER DISTRICT MR-1 MOUNTAIN RESIDENTIAL -ONE DISTRICT MR-2 MOUNTAIN RESIDENTIAL-TWO DISTRICT MR-3 MOUNTAIN RESIDENTIAL-THREE DISTRICT SR-1 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL-ONE DISTRICT SR-2 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL -TWO DISTRICT SR-5 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL-FIVE DISTRICT A-1 AGRICULTURAL-ONE DISTRICT A-2 AGRICULTURAL-TWO DISTRICT A-35 AGRICULTURAL-THIRTY FIVE DISTRICT RC-1 RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL-ONE DISTRICT SECTION 17 SECTION 18 SECTION 19 SECTION 20 SECTION 21 SECTION 22 SECTION 23 SECTION 24 SECTION 25 SECTION 26 SECTION 27 SECTION 28 SECTION 29 SECTION 30 SECTION 31 SECTION 32 SECTION 33 ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 W-H WILDFIRE HAZARD OVERLAY DISTRICT SECTION 45 D-B DIPPING BEDROCK OVERLAY DISTRICT SECTION 46 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS LIGHTING SECTION 47 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING SECTION 48 LANDSCAPING SECTION 49 MINIMUM ARCHITECTURE STANDARDS SECTION 50 ---PAGE BREAK--- April 10, 1972 INTRODUCTION TO THE ZONING RESOLUTION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO Zoning provides for the orderly growth of communities through the designation of areas for each type of development such as residential, agricultural, commercial and industrial. All four types of activity are essential to the economy of an area, and yet it is not desirable for the enterprises which produce odors, noise, dust or smoke to be located in the midst of a heavily populated residential district. Zoning allows ample area for all activities while maintaining property values through the designation of specific areas for each. The Jefferson County Planning Commission recognizes that community development is not a static matter. Therefore, in 1945, they undertook a complete revision of the Zoning Resolution and Map which was adopted in 1941. In cooperation with the Tri-County Planning Commission, the Jefferson County Planning Commission worked for eighteen months to rezone the County in a manner which recognized the changes which were occurring and to protect the owners of property in the County. The work was completed in the Spring of 1946; and on May 6, 1946, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the revised Zoning Resolution and Maps. To meet changing conditions, the Zoning Resolution of May 6, 1946, was amended on such numerous occasions as to require the adoption of a revised Zoning Resolution on June 2, 1958. The Zoning Resolution of June 2, 1958 has since been amended on the following dates. July 7, 1958 October 6, 1958 May 11, 1959 July 18, 1960 July 28, 1958 December 29, 1958 May 18, 1959 August 2, 1960 August 25, 1958 March 9, 1959 March 17, 1960 January 23, 1961 ---PAGE BREAK--- July 8, 1997 April 24, 1972 July 24, 1972 July 2, 1973 December 17, 1974 January 20, 1976 March 23, 1976 July 21, 1976 September 6, 1977 December 11, 1978 May 20, 1979 October 30, 1979 February 11, 1980 June 16, 1980 June 23, 1981 November 3, 1981 March 15, 1982 September 7, 1982 May 1, 1972 January 3, 1973 August 7, 1973 January 10, 1975 January 27, 1976 June 15, 1976 June 20, 1977 July 27, 1978 December 12, 1978 June 26, 1979 November 6, 1979 February 19, 1980 August 6, 1980 July 20, 1981 November 9, 1981 May 10, 1982 December 6, 1982 May 15, 1972 February 27, 1973 August 7, 1974 January13, 1975 March 9, 1976 July 13, 1976 August 8, 1977 August 1, 1978 May 1, 1979 July 10, 1979 December 17, 1979 February 20, 1980 May 12, 1981 July21, 1981 March 8, 1982 August 30, 1982 December 28, 1982 ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 July 22, 1997 May 12, 1998 October 13, 1998 March 23, 1999 August 17, 1999 February 1, 2000 February 22, 2000 March 28, 2000 February 13, 2001 February 5, 2002 June 18, 2002 July 23, 2002 ---PAGE BREAK--- May 3, 1994 SECTION 1: ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS A. PURPOSE In pursuance of the authority conferred by Chapter 92, Session Laws of Colorado, 1939, this Zoning resolution is enacted for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the present and future inhabitants of Jefferson County by lessening the congestion in streets or roads, securing safety from fire and other dangers, providing light and air, avoiding undue congestion of population, facilitating the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools and other public requirements, securing protection of the tax base, and by other means in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan. (orig. 5-6-46) B. WHEN EFFECTIVE This Zoning Resolution shall be in effect from and after its passage. (orig. 5-6-46) C. REPEAL The Zoning Resolution passed and adopted February 3, 1941, and all other Resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this Zoning Resolution are hereby repealed. (orig. 5-6-46) D. VALIDITY Should any section, clause, sentence or part of this Zoning Resolution be adjudged by any court or competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect, impair or invalidate the Zoning Resolution as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. (orig. 5-6-46) E. VIOLATION AND PENALTY ---PAGE BREAK--- February 22, 2000 2. Restrictive or protective covenants which contain any specification limiting the transfer, rental, or lease of any housing because of race, creed, religion, color, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry or handicap are prohibited by C.R.S. 1973, 24-34-502 of Title VIII of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 3604 (orig. 5-12-81) G. REZONING AND SPECIAL USE PROCEDURES AND LIMITATIONS (orig. 5-6-46; am. 6-2-58; am. 12-26-62; am.2-7-72; am. 5-1-72; am. 7-21-81; am. 9-12-83; am. 5-12-87; am. 1-31-89; am. 9-11-90; am. 5-5-92; am. 12-14-93; am. 5-3-94; am. 6-7-94; am. 7-11-95; am. 7-22-97; am. 3-23- 99; am. 2-22-00) 1. Pre-Application Review Meeting Procedures (orig. 2-22-00) a. Purpose: The purpose of the optional Pre-Application Review Meeting process is to improve communication between landowners, developers and County Staff. Participants in the meeting will include the landowner and/or representative and the County Review Team. The Pre-Application Review Meeting will assist the landowner/representative in gaining a more thorough understanding of the County's process and issues relative to the land use request. (orig. 2-22-00) b. Application: The Pre-Application Review Meeting may be used at the applicants request for Rezoning, Special Use, Preliminary Plat, Exemption From Platting and Site Approval applications. (orig. 2-22-00) c. Submittal Items: If the applicant desires to use this process, the applicant shall submit the following four items for review: (orig. 2-22-00) Fee - Fee as specified by Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Department. (orig. 2-22-00) Cover Letter - 10 copies of a cover letter must be provided. The cover letter shall include, the name, address and phone number of both the property owner(s) and any appointed representative and a brief written ---PAGE BREAK--- February 22, 2000 Proof of Water - 10 copies of one or more of the following documents, as necessary, to demonstrate a legal, adequate water supply: (orig. 2-22- 00) A written statement from the appropriate water district, verifying that all necessary water taps are available or have been issued; (orig. 2-22-00) Well permit(s) which demonstrate an adequate quantity of water to support the proposed use. Permit information can be obtained from the Colorado State Division of Water Resources; (orig. 2- 22-00) A court approved plan for water augmentation or an approved substitute supply plan which demonstrates an adequate quantity of water to support the proposed use. (orig. 2-22-00) Proof of Sewer - 10 copies of one of the following documents to demonstrate availability of sewage disposal: (orig. 2-22-00) A written statement from the appropriate sanitation district, verifying that all necessary taps are available or have been issued; (orig. 2-22-00) A written statement from the Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment indicating the viability of obtaining individual septic permits. (orig. 2-22-00) Proof of Access - If the property is not adjacent to a County maintained or dedicated road right-of-way, 10 copies of a recorded access easement indicating that an access easement exists over abutting private property to connect the subject property to a county dedicated or maintained road ---PAGE BREAK--- February 22, 2000 The proposed and existing street pavement width and the right-of-way width, if available. A note shall be placed on the Site Plan indicating whether the proposed streets are to be public or private. The Site Plan shall also show driveways and intersections adjacent to, or across the street from the subject property; (orig. 2-22-00) Approximate proposed and existing street grade; (orig. 2-22-00) Location of existing and proposed access points; (orig. 2-22-00) Location and size of existing structures, wells and septic leach fields; (orig. 2-22-00) Location and type of existing and proposed easements and utility lines; (orig. 2-22-00) Lot dimensions, area and entire site acreage; (orig. 2-22-00) Proposed building envelopes; (orig. 2-22-00) Location of any known hazardous areas, or add a note stating that no known hazardous areas exist. (orig. 2-22-00) d. Procedure: Upon receipt of a complete Pre-Application package the Planning and Zoning Department will schedule a date and time for the Pre-Application Review Meeting, the package of items will be referred to all applicable county departments and a Planning and Zoning Case Manager will be assigned. The Pre-Application Review Meeting will be held within 8 to 14 days after the complete submittal package is accepted by the Planning and Zoning Department. (orig. 2-22-00) P A li i R i M i Th P A li i R i M i ill b i ---PAGE BREAK--- February 22, 2000 c. Notification Area for the Community Meeting: The boundaries of the Community Meeting and Notification Area Map shall be as they appear on the official recorded Community Meeting and Notification Area Map as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners and kept on file with the Planning and Zoning Department. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to identify all property owners within the specified distance from the subject property. A computer printout indicating each affected property owner must be obtained from the Jefferson County Assessor's Office. (orig. 2-22-00) Notification in the Plains area of the County: For those areas depicted in red on the Community Meeting and Notification Area Map (generally the plains area), all individual property owners within 200 feet of the subject property, and all Homeowners Associations and community groups identified by the Planning and Zoning Department within one mile of the subject property must be notified by mail. (orig. 2-22-00) Notification in the Mountainous area of the County: For those areas depicted in blue on the Community Meeting and Notification Area Map (generally the mountainous area), all individual property owners within 1320 feet (1/4 mile) of the subject property, and all Homeowners Associations and other community groups identified by the Planning and Zoning Department within two miles of the subject property must be notified by mail. In certain instances where the subject property is located in an area of unusually high density development, (greater than 50 individual property owners within 1320 feet) then the area of notification shall be decreased to 200 feet from the subject property. (orig. 2-22-00) d. Submittal Items: The applicant shall submit the items indicated in this section for a Community Meeting: (orig. 2-22-00) i i di i h ---PAGE BREAK--- February 22, 2000 f. Sign Posting: Notice shall be posted upon the subject property, in public view, at least 10 days prior to the community meeting with a sign(s) stating the purpose, date, time and location of the meeting. Notification sign(s) shall be provided by the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Department. Posting of the notification sign(s) shall be the responsibility of the applicant in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Planning and Zoning Department. The Case Manager shall determine if additional off-site sign(s) will be required, based upon the location of the subject property. The sign(s) must remain posted until after the community meeting has been completed. (orig. 2-22-00) g. Community Meeting: The applicant shall present their request to the attendees at the Community Meeting, and the applicant shall facilitate the meeting. The Case Manager may attend the Community Meeting to provide information to the attendees regarding Planning and Zoning Department regulations. Following the Community Meeting, the applicant may desire to revise their application to respond to expressed concerns, prior to formal submittal. (orig. 2-22-00) h. A written request to waive the Community Meeting requirement may be submitted to the Planning Director. The request to waive the Community Meeting requirement must include the reason(s) why relief from this requirement should be granted. Waiver requests may be approved at the discretion of the Planning Director prior to formal submittal of the Rezoning or Special Use application. (orig. 2-22-00) 3. Rezoning and Special Use Submittal and Review Process (orig. 2-22-00) a. Preamble: This process was created to move projects through the review and approval process as quickly as possible. If quick processing is a primary objective of the applicant, then at the time of application acceptance, Planning and Zoning Department staff will commit to the time frame and dates determined by this process. If the applicant does not indicate a desire for quick processing, or if the applicant cannot meet any stated time frame then no hearing dates or ---PAGE BREAK--- February 22, 2000 if the submittal is accepted, the applicant will be given tentative Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners public hearing dates by the Case Manager. These dates will be the first regularly scheduled Planning Commission hearing after 86 calendar days from application acceptance and the first regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners public hearing 13 calendar days after the Planning Commission hearing. These tentative hearing dates can only be met if the applicant complied with the time frames given for submittal of support documents, including ODP revisions, as specified in these regulations. (orig. 2-22-00) When the Case Manager accepts the application, the applicant will be given a meeting date to discuss County and agency referral responses. This meeting will be scheduled to occur within 3 working days following the date on which referral comments are due. This meeting will be held only at the applicant's request. (orig. 2-22-00) e. Application Referral: The Case Manager will refer the application, referral fees and support documents to the County Departments, other agencies identified by the Case Manager, Homeowners Associations, and non-governmental groups that have requested to receive referrals for review, within 3 working days from the date of submittal. (orig. 2-22-00) f. County and Referral Agency Response: The referral agencies and the Case Manager shall have 21 calendar days, from the referral date to respond in writing to the applicant's submittal. An extension in the referral response time may be requested by the Case Manager, a referral agency, or other department for complicated or difficult submittals. Such an extension may be granted only if agreed to by the applicant. (orig. 2-22-00) g. Forwarding of Referral Comments/Optional Meeting: Referral agency comments deemed by the Case Manager to need immediate attention by the applicant will ---PAGE BREAK--- February 22, 2000 If there is no written response to referral comments within 60 calendar days after referral comments are provided to the applicant, the application will be considered withdrawn. The applicant will then have to file a new application with the required fees and supplemental documents. The Planning Director may extend this 60 day maximum response deadline for additional 60 days periods if, in his or her opinion the delay in response is out of the control of the applicant. (orig. 2-22-00) Review of Revised Submittal and Pre-Hearing Meeting: At the time of resubmittal of the revised information, and only at the request of the applicant, Planning Department staff will set a Pre-Hearing Meeting to occur at the first available Pre- Hearing Meeting date between 7 and 14 calendar days from the date of resubmittal. The Pre-Hearing Meeting is an opportunity for the applicant to receive additional input and explore alternatives with the Case Manager, Development Review Coordinator, and the Planning Engineer on the applicant's proposal. This input may include re-stating the already established position of staff in regard to the proposal and/or a discussion of steps involved in completing the proposal. If opportunities exist to approach techniques to an applicant's proposal that do not compromise the position of staff, then these opportunities will be discussed. If the applicant is able to comply with all County standards, and other agency requirements, then this Pre-Hearing Meeting will not be necessary. (orig. 2-22-00) Staff attending the Pre-Hearing Meeting may include the Case Manager, Development Review Coordinator, and the Planning Engineer from the Planning and Zoning Department; and staff with delegated authority to act on behalf of any other applicable County Departments. The applicant/engineer and any associated project consultants with authority to respond to expressed concerns should attend the Pre-Hearing Meeting. (orig. 2-22-00) If the applicant desires to make additional changes to their proposal in response l f h i i h ---PAGE BREAK--- February 22, 2000 j. Public Hearing Document Submittal: To have the application heard by the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners on the originally projected public hearing dates, the applicant must submit all required public hearing documents based on the final resubmittal made to staff following the Pre- Hearing Meeting. (orig. 2-22-00) k. Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners Public Hearings Scheduled: Within three working days following the submittal of all required public hearing documents, staff will either confirm the originally projected Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners public hearing dates or the rescheduled dates. If the applicant had not complied with the previously indicated submittal deadlines, the Planning Commission public hearing date will be scheduled for the first available hearing date after 21 calendar days from submittal of the public hearing documents. The Board of County Commissioners public hearing date will be rescheduled by the Case Manager for the first available hearing date after 12 calendar days from the Planning Commission public hearing. (orig. 2-22-00) 1. No Revisions to Documents Prior to Hearing: The Planning and Zoning Department shall prepare comments and present pertinent facts and recommendations to the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners. To ensure completeness and to allow adequate public review, no substantial revisions or additions, except in response to an agency or staff request or those specifically requested by the Planning Commission or the Board of County Commissioners may be made to any application or supporting documents within 21 days prior to any hearing. (orig. 2-22-00) M. Sign Posting: The applicant will be responsible for posting a sign(s) on the subject property which serves as public notice that the application will be heard by the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners at two identified public hearings. The sign(s) will be given to the applicant at least 15 l d d i t th h d l d h i It i th li t' ibilit ---PAGE BREAK--- February 22, 2000 o. Community Mailed Notification: It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to mail one notice indicating the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners public hearing dates to those property owners and homeowners associations and non-governmental groups that received notice of the Community Meeting. This notice shall be mailed at least 14 calendar days prior to the Planning Commission public hearing date. (orig. 2-22-00) p. Planning Commission Public Hearing: The Planning Commission shall receive testimony and evidence on the application, and shall recommend approval, conditional approval, or denial of the Special Use or the rezoning to the Board of County Commissioners at one or more public hearings. The Planning Commission may continue a request for a period of time not to exceed 6 months from the date of the scheduled hearing. (orig. 2-22-00) q. Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing: The Board of County Commissioners shall review the request, staff report, other evidence presented, and public testimony at one or more public hearings. Upon conclusion of the presentation of testimony, evidence and arguments in the hearing(s) before the Board of County Commissioners, the Board may render a written decision which approves or denies the rezoning or Special Use application unless the Board of County Commissioners continues the case for further testimony and/or decision for a period of time not to exceed 6 months from the date of the scheduled hearing. (orig. 2-22-00) r. Recordation of Official Development Plan or Special Use Applications: (orig. 2- 22-00) Within 30 calendar days of approval of any Planned Development or Special Use request, the revised written restrictions and the accompanying graphic (Official Development Plan) on mylar shall be prepared by the applicant, and submitted to the County in compliance with the Board of County Commissioners approval. Any revised documents shall be reviewed by the Case Manager within 3 working ---PAGE BREAK--- May 5, 1992 A legal, description of the property designated as a lot, block or tract on a recorded plat or aliquot description or a metes and bounds description along with copies of all documents called for or made reference to in the legal description. (orig. 9-11-90; am. 5-5-92) If the size, shape, and description of the property is not clearly ascertainable or is such that the property cannot be mapped on County zoning maps from the above, the following documentation is required. (orig. 9-11-90; am. 5-5-92) A land survey of the boundary for the property that is tied to two or more section or quarter section corners, which includes the following items. (orig. 9-11-90) (a-1) A scale drawing of the boundaries of the parcel to be rezoned with a matching written legal description. When the recorded legal description and the actual field measurements do not correspond, the land survey legal description shall contain the actual field measurements and, in parentheses, the recorded measurements. A qualification phrase must be included in the caption of the legal description. (orig. 9-11-90) (a-2) Recorded and apparent rights-of-way and easements delineated and annotated. (orig. 9 -11-90) (a-3) All dimensions necessary to establish the boundaries in the field. (orig. 9-11-90) (a-4) A statement by the land surveyor that the survey was performed by him or under his direct responsibility, supervision and checking (orig 9 11 90) ---PAGE BREAK--- March 23, 1999 (a-10) A traverse of the boundaries of the parcel to be rezoned must have a minimum unadjusted ratio of closure of one part in 15, 000 or shall not exceed a maximum positional tolerance per point, between adjusted and unadjusted positions, of plus or minus fifteen hundredths of a foot. (orig. 9-11-90) Copies of the documents called for or made reference to in the land survey. (orig. 9-11-90; am. 5-5-92) The legal description written on the rezoning or special use application form shall match the written legal description on the deed or title commitment, or the land survey plat if one is required. The application for a rezoning shall also include a qualification phrase if present on the land survey plat. (orig. 9-11-90; am. 7-11-95) A Phase I Drainage Report, as required by the Jefferson County Storm Drainage Design and Technical Criteria, if the property is traversed by a major drainageway which is to be modified in any way. (orig. 5-12-87) Accompanying each application for a rezoning or special use shall be a nonrefundable processing fee in an amount established by the Board of County Commissioners. (orig. 5-6-46; am. 6-2-58; am. 12-26-62; am. 2- 7-72; am. 5-1-72; am. 7-21-81; am. 1-31-89; am. 5-3-94) A traffic study for developments that will generate more than one thousand (1,000) trips per day, unless an approved traffic study that is sufficient is already on file with the Planning and Zoning Department. (orig. 7-11-95; am. 3-23-99) Review fees charged by a state agency shall be made payable to the reviewing agency based on current rates and paid at the time of rezoning ---PAGE BREAK--- June 7, 1994 the applicability of analysis techniques and methodologies; the validity of conclusions reached; and any specific technical issues designated by the Planning Commission or the Board of County Commissioners. (orig. 6-7 - 94) 2. Criteria for Decisions in Special Use Cases a. inclusion of a use as a Special Use within a zone district as set forth in this Zoning Resolution represents a determination only that that use may under certain circumstances or conditions and in certain locations, be compatible with land uses in the surrounding area. Special review of such proposed use to determine its compatibility with those other uses is necessary and therefore such use may not occur without approval of the Board of County Commissioners as set forth in this Zoning Resolution. (orig. 7-21-81) b. The Planning Commission, in reviewing special use applications, and the Board of County Commissioners, in making its decision upon such applications, shall consider the following criteria: (orig. 7-21-81) The impacts of the proposed use upon property in the surrounding area, including but not limited to: (orig. 7 -21-81) Traffic impacts, volumes of trips, safety and access; (orig. 7-21- 81; am. 9-11-90) Fire hazards; (orig. 7-21-81) Visual and aesthetic impact, including bulk, scale of buildings as they relate to the surrounding uses; (orig. 7-21-81; am. 9-11-90) ---PAGE BREAK--- September 11, 1990 The effect upon health, safety and welfare of the residents in the surrounding area. (orig. 7-21-81) c. Where reasonable methods or techniques are available to mitigate any negative impacts which could be generated by the proposed use upon the surrounding area, the Board of County Commissioners may condition the decision to approve the special use application upon implementation of such methods or techniques and may require sufficient performance guarantees to be posted with the County to guarantee such implementation. (orig. 7-21-81) 3. Rehearings of Rezoning and Special Use Cases a. Upon denial of a rezoning or special use application by the Board of County Commissioners, the applicant may petition the Board within 1 year of the Board's decision, requesting a rehearing of its application. Said petition shall be comprehensive in delineating all proposed changes. (orig. 7-11-66; am. 2-7-72; am. 7-21-81; am. 12-6-82) b. The Board of County Commissioners at its sole discretion may grant a petition for rehearing where it determines that a substantial change is being proposed that could significantly affect one or more of the reasons for denial of the original case. The Board may deny the petition solely upon the contents of the petition or when deemed advisable by the Board upon the petition and evidence presented at a substantial change hearing. The Board may grant the petition for rehearing only after the holding of a substantial change hearing. Notice of substantial change hearing shall be given as set forth in this Section. (orig. 7-21-81; am. 12 - 6-82) c. When the Board of County Commissioners grants a rehearing petition, it shall set a date and time for said rehearing before the Board, and public notice of same shall be given as set forth in this Section. The Planning Department shall present the amended application to the Planning Commission and the Planning ---PAGE BREAK--- August 31, 1993 b. Except as provided in the "Rehearings of Rezoning and Special Use Cases" portion of this Section, no rezoning or special use application shall be accepted for a rezoning to the same zone district or for the same Special Use for the same parcel of ground or portion thereof for which a previous application has been denied by the Board of County Commissioners within 1 year prior to the date of filing of said application. (orig. 7-11-66; am. 2-7-72; am. 7-21-81) G. No rezoning or special use application shall be accepted for any parcel of ground or portion thereof during the pendency of any court action contesting the existing zoning or any previous rezoning or special use decision of the Board of County Commissioners thereon. (orig. 7-24-72; am. 7-21-81) d. No rezoning or special use application shall be accepted by the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Department as long as there is a pending application for rezoning of said premises before the Planning Commission or the Board of County Commissioners. However, nothing herein shall prevent amendment of a pending application before the Planning Commission or the Board of County Commissioners by the applicant, except amendment to a new zone district will require that the pending application be withdrawn and a new application be submitted in accordance with the "Rezoning and Special Use Procedures," hereinbefore enumerated. The Board of County Commissioners or the Planning Commission may at its discretion, waive the filing fee for a new rezoning application submitted. (orig. 7-11 -66; am. 2-7-72; am. 7-21-81) e. No rezoning or special use application shall remain tabled at the request of the applicant before the Jefferson County Planning Commission or Board of County Commissioners in excess of 180 days. Cases tabled by the applicant in excess of 180 days shall be deemed to be denied by both the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners 90 days after written notice has been given by certified mail addressed to the applicant at his last known address, unless the applicant in writing requests the Planning Commission or Board of County ---PAGE BREAK--- August 31, 1993 Rare or unusual vegetation or ecosystems. (orig. 8-31-93) Remarkable geologic features such as rock outcrops or formations. (orig. 8-31-93) Historic resources. (orig. 8-31-93) Significant views or view corridors. (orig. 8-31-93) Riparian and/or wetland areas. (orig. 8-31-93) Bodies of water, except those constructed for utilitarian purposes which are no longer needed for that purpose and which were not intended also to provide wildlife habitat. (orig. 8-31-93) Trail corridors, such as existing trails, trail easements, or trail connections shown on an ODP. (orig. 8-31-93) The open space area was not set aside as an integral part of the overall development, rather than designated as "open space" because future development was unknown or unplanned at the time of zoning to Planned Development. (orig. 8-31-93) The property is not being used for active or passive recreation by the surrounding community. (orig. 8-31-93) The open space was not designated as the result of a density transfer or other adjustment to allow a higher density elsewhere. (orig. 8 -31-93) b. Property not eligible for rezoning under the criteria set forth above may only be rezoned where all of the following exist. (orig. 8-31-93) Th i t i l d dditi l l d i th i i it hi h ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 1. SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1 intent and Purpose The Site Development Plan process is established to provide an evaluation procedure that ensures compliance with the plat and exemption from platting restrictions, zoning conditions, the Land Development Regulation and the Zoning Resolution. (orig. 7-23-02) 2. Application a. Compliance with this process shall be required for platted or unplatted public or private industrial, commercial, recreational and institutional uses before the issuance of any permit to construct any building or structure. (orig. 7-23-02) b. This process shall not be applicable to: Residential land uses. (orig. 7-23-02) Any property that had a site plan reviewed and approved as part of an approved Plat, Site Approval, or Exemption from platting after 1978 if proposed for development as originally approved. (orig. 7-23-02) Planned Developments for Mining (orig. 7-23-02) c. Time of submittal: The Site Development Plan process may occur simultaneously with the platting process if the site layout is known at the platting stage. (orig. 7- 23-02) 3. Submittal Requirements The following shall be provided by the applicant to the Planning and Zoning Department at the time of application submittal. Upon written request by the applicant, the Zoning ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 A neat and legible drawing of the proposed site layout showing the required information at a scale of one inch to 50 feet or larger, or another scale as required by these regulations or as approved by the Planning and Zoning Department which allows for maximum clarity of the proposal. For recordation purposes, this approved site plan shall be on a Mylar. (orig. 7-23-02) The sheet size shall be 24x36 inches with the long dimension horizontal. An information block shall be located in the lower right-hand corner or along the right hand margin of the sheet and shall include the following information: (b-1) Sheet title (i.e. Site Plan, Landscape Plan, etc.) (orig. 7- 23-02) (b-2) Name of the proposed project (orig. 7-23-02) (b-3) Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant if different than the owner (orig. 7-23-02) (b-4) Name, address, and telephone number of the preparer if different than the applicant (orig. 7-23-02) (b-5) Name, address, and telephone number of the owner (orig. 7-23-02) (b-6) Date of plan preparation, and revision dates (orig. 7-23- 02) (b-7) Sheet page number 1 of 3, 2 of 3, etc.) (orig. 7-23- 02) ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 Location and placement of all signage and walls, including elevation views. (orig. 7-23-02) The location of all existing and proposed fire hydrants or cisterns. (orig. 7-23-02) Existing and proposed surfacing of all traveled areas, on-site and within 100 feet off-site. (orig. 7-23-02) Existing floodplain limits. (orig. 7-23-02) Site data in tabular form including: (orig. 7-23-02) Site Data Total area of the property (square feet) Building coverage (square feet) Parking lot coverage (square feet) Landscaped area coverage (square feet) Number of parking stalls provided Existing and proposed gross floor area of all buildings and structures, shown per use (e.g. retail, office, etc.) (square feet) Net site area (exclusive of (square feet) 0) ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 Scale (scale shall be at least 1:20 or larger for sites of 2 acres or less and at least 1:50 for sites greater than 2 acres in size); (orig. 7-23-02) The proposed site grading topographic contours at a minimum of 2-foot intervals or other appropriate interval as approved by the Planning Department and necessary spot elevations (in steep terrain, larger intervals may be required); (orig. 7-23-02) Plant legend, shown on each sheet, including botanical and common plant names, plant sizes and quantities of all trees, shrubs, and ground covers proposed and slated for preservation; (orig. 7-23-02) Seed mixes, application rates, and quantities; (orig. 7 -23-02) The location and size of all landscaped areas within the site, sight distance triangles, lot boundaries, trees and vegetation (proposed and to be preserved), significant existing physical site features (e.g. watercourses, rock outcroppings), property lines and easement locations, utilities (e.g. water, sewer, telephone, power, cable), existing and proposed buildings and structures, existing and proposed driveways, roads, walkways (including grades), plazas, buildings, playground equipment, parking areas, landscape amenities (e.g. fences, walls, planters, benches, signs), areas to be paved, graveled or covered by decks, retaining walls, detention ponds, drainageways or swales, areas to be revegetated, proposed plants to a scale at maturity, soil amendments, existing vegetation and its condition, 100-year floodplain, all areas on and off-site, including within the adjacent rights-of-way, that will be disturbed by construction activity. (orig. 7 23 02) ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 Building heights; (orig. 7-23-02) Location and screening of mechanical equipment; (orig. 7-23-02) A note indicating the reflectivity or opacity of mirror glass for buildings in the mountains; and (orig. 7-23-02) Colored renderings and material boards (upon request by the Planning and Zoning Department). (orig. 7-23-02) Grading and Erosion Control Plan: A grading plan in compliance with the requirements of the Land Development Regulation showing the existing and final contours at a minimum of 2-foot intervals within the plains area, and 5-foot intervals in the mountain area of the county. Contours shall be accurate to within one-half (112) contour and elevations shall be based on United States Geologic Survey (U.S.G.S.) sea level datum. The U.S.G.S. quad maps shall not be accepted as evidence for topographic contours. Proposed erosion control methods/structures shall be provided showing erosion and sedimentation control on the site. (orig. 7-23-02) Drainage Plan: A drainage plan and Phase ill drainage report prepared in compliance with the Storm Drainage Design and Technical Criteria manual. (orig. 7-23-02) Civil Construction Plans: Civil construction plans prepared in compliance with the Land Development Regulation for all proposed public improvements. (orig. 7-23-02) Lighting Plan: A lighting plan certified by a lighting designer, lighting engineer, licensed electrical contractor, or someone with experience in the lighting field showing all of the following: ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 A statement of certification addressing accountability for the content and accuracy of the submitted lighting plan and the installation of the lights according to the approved lighting plan. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure compliance to all standards in effect. (orig. 7-23-02) Parking Plan: A parking plan (which may be combined with the civil construction plans) showing all of the following: The location, size, area, dimensions and configuration of all proposed off-street parking and. loading bays, access drives, maneuvering lanes, medians, pedestrian areas, curb cuts, easements, and accessible ramps and spaces; (orig. 7-23-02) The direction of traffic circulation and the location, size, type, and height of all proposed traffic signs, and the material, color, line width, and pattern of all surface markings; (orig. 7-23-02) The percent grade of the parking tot surface and the direction of drainage flow as indicated by arrows; (orig. 7-23-02) The material and construction drawings of the parking surface, including cross-sections; and (orig. 7-23-02) The location of any off-site or remote parking spaces or areas and a complete parking plan for these areas together with evidence that indicates these areas are to be used for parking for the proposed use. (orig. 7-23-02) d. Supporting Documents Proof of Ownership: A copy of the current deed (not a deed of trust) and ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 Geotechnical Report: A design level geotechnical report with recommendations for foundation design, floor slab, pavement design and site grading. For sites within the Dipping Bedrock Overlay District or Geologic Hazard Overlay District, evidence of completion of all geologic and geotechnical requirements shall be submitted prior to approval of the Site Development Plan. (orig. 7-23-02) Floodplain Overlay Zone District Report: If modifications to the floodplain are proposed, all site plans shall be subject to the requirements of the Land Development Regulation and the Zoning Resolution. (orig. 7-23-02) Deeds: Any deeds for dedications of rights-of-way or easements as required by the Land Development Regulation. Deeds are required to be submitted prior to approval of the Site Development Plan. (orig. 7-23-02) Performance Guarantees: Performance guarantees and exhibits for public improvements and landscaping work as required by the Land Development Regulation and the Zoning Resolution. Performance guarantees are required to be submitted prior to the approval of the Site Development Plan. Performance guarantees shall be administered in compliance with the applicable sections of the Land Development Regulation and the Zoning Resolution. (orig. 7-23-02) Evidence of a minimum 1-year warranty for all plant materials prior to release of the landscape guarantee. (orig. 7-23-02) (10) Additional Documentation: Other reports, studies, or plans and evidence of compliance with plat or exemption from platting restrictions as deemed necessary by the Planning and Zoning Department to address issues unique to the application. (orig. 7-23-02) 4 Application Submittal and Processing Procedure: This process was created to move the ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 c. County and Referral Agency Response: The referral agencies and county departments shall have 14 calendar days from the referral date to respond unless an extension is agreed to by the applicant. The applicant is strongly encouraged to communicate with the Planning and Zoning Department, and if appropriate, to meet with the referral agencies, to address any requirements during, and if necessary, after this referral period. (orig. 7-23-02) d. Forwarding of Referral Comments: Referral agency comments deemed by the Planning and Zoning Department to need immediate attention by the applicant will be forwarded to the applicant as as possible after receipt. The Planning and Zoning Department response inclusive of other department and agency responses will be forwarded to the applicant within 3 working days after the end of the referral period. (orig. 7-23-02) e. Planning and Zoning Department and Applicant Meeting: The applicant may request a meeting date to discuss Planning and Zoning Department and agency referral responses. That meeting will be held with the Case Manager, and will be scheduled to occur within 3 working days following the date that referral comments are due. (orig. 7-23-02) f. Applicants Response to Comments: The applicant shall submit a revised application in response to referral comments within 180 calendar days after referral comments are provided to the applicant. The Planning Director may extend this 180-day maximum response deadline for additional 60 days periods if, in his or her opinion, the delay in response is out of the control of the applicant. If there is no response within the 180-day period and an extension has not been granted by Planning Director, the application will be considered withdrawn. The applicant will then have to submit a new application. (orig. 7-23-02) g. Review of Revised Submittal: The revised submittal will be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Department, other departments, and agencies within 7 calendar days of resubmittal at which time a Planning and Zoning Department ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 k. Approval: Following compliance with all applicable requirements, the Planning and Zoning Department shall approve the site plan. Such approval may be subject to the applicant meeting certain requirements before the issuance of building permits. The applicant shall obtain building permits within one year of Site Development Plan approval, or the approval shall be rescinded. (orig. 7-23- 02) M. Recordation of the Site Plan: The applicant shall submit the approved Site Plan on a Mylar for purposes of recordation. The Planning and Zoning Department shall file the approved Site Plan with the County Clerk and Recorder within 7 calendar days of receipt. (orig. 7-23-02) n. Modifications to the Site Development Plan: The Zoning Administrator may approve minor modifications to the approved Site Development Plan so long as such modifications are consistent with the overall intent of the Zoning Resolution, the Land Development Regulation, plat and exemption from platting restrictions, and zoning conditions, and do not result in adverse impacts that were not considered at the time of the original Site Development Plan approval. (orig. 7- 23-02) J. ZONING MAPS 1. Adoption and Recording The computer generated Zoning Maps, which together with this Zoning Resolution constitute the Zoning Plan of Jefferson County, as amended, are hereby declared to be the official Jefferson County Zoning Maps. The zone districts set forth on the Zoning Maps are hereby and herewith adopted and approved, except that in the case of a conflict between the zone district depicted on the Jefferson County zoning maps and the zone district adopted at a hearing pertaining to a particular parcel of property or shown in other official documents of Jefferson County, the latter shall control. The Jefferson ---PAGE BREAK--- August 18, 1992 Where the zone district classification symbol is followed by the symbol the zone district shown thereon was approved by a rezoning resolution subject to conditions. No building permits will be issued until such time as said condition has been fulfilled. The Jefferson County Zoning Administrator is hereby empowered to determine whether said condition(s) has (have) been fulfilled. Upon an adverse decision of said Zoning Administrator, the aggrieved party may appeal the decision to the Board of Adjustment for review pursuant to the provisions of Section 13 of this Zoning Resolution. (orig. 7-10-79) c. Rezoning Case Number The rezoning case number, if any, shall appear on the map following the zone district classification symbol and any S.T.P. or S.T.C. designation. The case number is composed of the year and sequential number of the rezoning case. (orig. 7-10-79) If no rezoning case number appears following the zone district classification symbol, the zone district shown for that property is the original zoning on said property according to the official documents of Jefferson County. (orig. 7-10-79; am. 8-18-92) 3. Amendment of Zoning Maps It shall be the responsibility of the Jefferson County Zoning Administrator to keep, revise, and maintain the Jefferson County Zoning Maps. Revision shall be made upon the receipt of a certification of a zone district classification change from the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners or upon determination by the Zoning Administrator that there is an error in the official zoning maps, based on the official documents of Jefferson County. The Zoning Administrator shall also revise said maps upon receipt of a certification by the County Clerk and Recorder that an approved subdivision plat or Platting Exemption Agreement has been recorded covering the subject property The ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 ACCELERATED SOIL EROSION: The increased loss of the land surface that occurs as a result of man's activities. In cases where the occurrence of accelerated soil erosion is questionable, natural and construction related erosion volumes shall be calculated by the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (or the most recent version as published by the Natural Resources Conservation Service or the Soil and Water Conservation Society) and the Wind Erosion Equation developed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. (orig. 9-24-91; am. 3-23- 99) ACCESSORY BUILDING: A subordinate building, or portion of a main building, the use of which is incidental to that of the main building on the same lot. (orig. 5-6-46) ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT: Equipment whose use is incidental to that of the principal building on the same lot. (orig. 7-23-02) ADEQUATE VEGETATIVE COVER: A permanent vegetative ground cover which is mature enough to prevent accelerated soil erosion and to survive severe weather conditions. (orig. 9-24 - 91) ADULT ARCADE: An establishment where, for any form of consideration, one or more still or motion picture projectors, or similar machines, or other image producing machines, for viewing by five or fewer persons each, are used to show films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. (orig. 7-8-97) ADULT BOOKSTORE, ADULT NOVELTY STORE, OR ADULT VIDEO STORE: A commercial establishment which, as one of its principal business purposes, offers for sale or rental for use off- premises books, magazines, periodicals or other printer matter, or photographs, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, CD-ROMs, or other visual, digital or electronic representations, or novelty items, which are characterized by the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. Principal business purpose shall mean having as a substantial or significant portion of its stock in trade the items listed herein or having at least 250 ( i 8 9 ) ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 2. Sleeping room(s) for rent for a period of time less than 10 hours, or allows a tenant or occupant to sub-rent a sleeping room for a time period of less than 10 hours. (orig. 7-8- 97) ADULT MOTION PICTURE THEATER: A commercial establishment where films, motion pictures, video cassettes. slides or similar photographic reproductions that are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas are regularly shown for any form of consideration. (orig. 7-8-97) ADULT THEATER: A theater, concert hall, auditorium, or similar commercial establishment which, for any form of consideration, regularly features persons who appear in a state of nudity or live performances which are characterized by exposure of specified anatomical areas or by specified sexual activities. (orig. 7-8-97) ANTENNA: A transmitting and/or receiving device used in telecommunications that radiates or captures radio signals. (orig. 6-7-94) AREA OF SHALLOW FLOODING: A designated AO or shallow flooding zone on a FIRM or other map with a 1 percent or greater annual change of flooding to an average depth of 1 to 3 feet where a clearly defined channel does not exist, where the path of flooding is unpredictable and where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet flow. (orig. 5-31-88) AREA OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD: The land in the floodplain within the County subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. (orig. 5 -31-88) BASE FLOOD: The flood having a 1 percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. (orig. 5-31-88) BASEMENT: Any area of the building having its floor subgrade (below ground level). (orig. 5-31- 88; am. 9-19-89) ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 BUILDING - HEIGHT OF: The vertical distance from grade plane to the average height of the highest roof surface. (orig. 5-6-46; am. 7-23-02) Peak CATTERY: Any building, structure or open space devoted in its entirety or in part to the raising, boarding or harboring of 4 or more adult cats. (orig. 11-15-65) CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (GRADING): A written document issued by the Department of Highways and Transportation certifying that the conditions of a grading permit have been complied with. (orig. 9-24-91) CHANNEL: A natural or artificial watercourse of perceptible extent, with definite bed and banks to confine and conduct continuous or periodic flowing water. (orig. 1 -10-75) ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 DEVELOPMENT: Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations within an area of special flood hazard. (orig. 5-31-88) DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED: Those persons having cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, mental retardation, autism, or epilepsy. (orig. 6-14-88) DWELLING - ONE FAMILY: A building designed for occupancy by not more than I family. (orig. 5-6-46) DWELLING - TWO FAMILY: A building designed for occupancy by 2 families living in separate apartments as tenants from month to month or for a term longer than 1 month. (orig. 5-6-46; am. 11-15-65) DWELLING - MULTIPLE: A building or group of buildings designed for occupancy by 3 or more families living in separate apartments as tenants from month to month or for a term longer than 1 month. (orig. 5-6-46) EARTH MATERIALS: The inanimate constituents which compose or make up the planet earth's crust. (orig. 8-25-86) ELEVATED BUILDING (F-P definition): A building, built to have the top of the lowest floor elevated above the ground level by means of pilings, columns (posts and piers), or shear walls parallel to the flow of the water and adequately anchored so as not to impair the structural integrity of the building during a flood of up to the magnitude of the base flood. "Elevated building" also includes a building elevated by means of fill or solid foundation perimeter walls with openings sufficient to facilitate the unimpeded movement of flood waters. (orig. 5-31-88; am. 9-19-89) ENGINEERING GEOLOGY: The discipline if applying geological data, techniques and principles to the study of naturally occurring rock and soil materials or subsurface fluids. The purpose is to assure that construction, operation and maintenance of engineering structures and the development of ground water resources are recognized, adequately interpreted and presented for ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 1. Foods, frozen desserts, or beverages are usually served in containers of paper, plastic, or other disposable materials. (orig. 7-27-78; am. 6-14-88) 2. The consumption of foods, frozen desserts, or beverages is not restricted to tables and counters inside the restaurant building or on a dining patio immediately adjacent thereto. (orig. 7-27-78) FENCE -CLOSED: A fence that is a minimum of 75 percent opaque. (orig. 11-12-96) FENCE - OPEN: A fence that is a maximum of 25 percent opaque. (orig. 11-12-96) FENCING - MATERIALS: Those materials which are specifically manufactured and/or produced as fencing components. All other materials must be specifically approved by the Zoning Administrator. (orig. 11-12-96) FLAT ROOF: A roof with a pitch of no greater than two inches vertical to twelve inches horizontal (orig. 7-23-02) FLOOD OR FLOODING: A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from. The overflow of inland or tidal waters, The unusual and rapid accumulation or run-off of surface waters from any source. (orig. 5-31-88) FLOOD ELEVATION STUDY: An examination, evaluation, and determination of flood hazards and, if appropriate, corresponding water surface elevations. (orig. 5-31-88) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM): An official map on which FEMA has delineated both the floodplain and the risk premium zones applicable to the County. (orig. 5-31-88; am. 9-19-89) FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY: The official report provided by FEMA that includes flood profiles and the water surface elevation of the base flood. (orig. 5-31-88) FLOODPLAIN OR FLOOD-PRONE AREA: Any land area susceptible to being inundated by ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 FULLY SHIELDED: A method of construction and/or manufacture which does not allow any light dispersion to shine above the horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture and which limits the illumination 90 degrees above nadir to a maximum of 2.5% and 80 degrees above nadir to a maximum of 10 % of the maximum illumination in any lateral angle around the light fixture. (orig. 7-23-02) Less than 2.5% of maximum Less than 10% of maximum 1 0° Nadir GARAGE - PRIVATE: An accessory building or an accessory portion of a main building, designed for shelter or storage of motor vehicles which are owned or operated by the occupants of the main building only. (orig. 5-6-46) GARAGE - PUBLIC: A garage, other than a private garage, used for the housing or care of motor vehicles, or where such vehicles are equipped for operation, repaired or kept for remuneration, hire or sale. (orig. 5-6-46) GEOLOGIC HAZARD: A geologic phenomenon which is so adverse to past, current, or ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 Grade -Elevation, -Mn Ft Grade Flog r 6 A A FG.96 FG-103 I ^ - - - - - ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 GROSS LEASABLE AREA (GLA): GLA is the total floor area designed for the tenants' occupancy and exclusive use (including basements, mezzanines and upper floors), expressed in square feet and measured from the centerline of joint partitions and from outside wall faces. (orig. 7-27-78) GLA does not include public or common areas such as public toilets, corridors, stairwells, elevators, machine and equipment rooms, lobbies or mail areas, whether open or enclosed. (orig. 7-27-78) GROUND COVER: A low-growing perennial and /or evergreen plant, other than turf, which grows or spreads in such a manner as to provide continuous plant coverage. Such plants are typically shorter than 18 inches, and may include herbs, ivies, ornamental grasses, perennials, spreading evergreens, succulents, vines, and wildflowers. Annuals, mulches, tree and shrub canopies, and stone are not considered ground cover by themselves but may be used with ground cover as part of the complete landscape design. (orig. 7-23-02) GROUP HOME FOR MENTALLY ILL PERSONS: A state licensed residential care facility for the exclusive use of up to 8 persons with mental illness as that term is defined in Section 27 -10-102, C.R.S. (orig. 6-14-88) GROUP HOME FOR THE AGED: An owner-occupied or nonprofit residential facility for the exclusive use of not more than 8 persons 60 years of age or older per home who do not need skilled and intermediate care facilities, and who so elect, to live in normal residential surroundings, including single family residential units. (orig. 6-14-88) GROUP LIVING FACILITY: A state licensed facility for housing residents in a group home which includes a group home for the aged, residential treatment center, group home for the mentally ill, home for social rehabilitation, group home for the developmentally disabled, communal home, specialized group facility, receiving home for more than 4 foster home residents, residential child care facility, or shelter for domestic violence. (orig. 2-1-00) HIGHEST ADJACENT GRADE: The highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure. (orig. 5-31-88) ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 JUNK: Scrap brass, scrap copper, scrap iron, scrap lead, scrap tin, scrap zinc, and all other scrap metals and the alloys and bones, rags, used cloth, used rope, used rubber, used tinfoil, used bottles, old or used machinery of any type, used tools, used appliances, used fixtures, used utensils, used lumber, used boxes or crates (fabricated of any material), used pipe or pipe fittings, used conduit or conduit fittings, used automobiles in nonoperable condition, used tires and other manufactured goods that are so worn, deteriorated or obsolete as to make them unusable in their existing condition. (orig. 11-15-65) JUNK YARD: An open area where any waste, junk, used or second hand materials are bought, sold, exchanged, stored, baled, packed, disassembled or handled, including, but not limited to, scrap iron and other metals, paper, rags, rubber tires and bottles. A "junk yard" also includes an auto wrecking yard for the storage or keeping of 1 or more inoperable motor vehicles, (except where otherwise specifically permitted) but does not include uses established entirely within enclosed buildings. (orig. 11 -15-65) KENNEL: Any building, structure or open space devoted in its entirety or in part, to the raising, boarding or harboring of 4 or more adult dogs. (orig. 11-15-65) LABORATORY: A building or a portion of a building devoted to the experimental study or science of the testing and analysis of chemicals, drugs, explosives, minerals, etc. (orig. 11-15-65) LABORATORY - MEDICAL OR DENTAL: A building or a portion of a building devoted to the use of providing bacteriological, biological, medical, x-ray, pathological and similar analytical or diagnostic services to doctors or dentists and where no fabrication is conducted on the premises, except the custom fabrication of dentures. (orig. 11-15-65) LAMP: The light source. (orig. 7-23-02) LAND USE ACTIVITY (F-P definition): Any activity including but not limited to the construction and/or placement of structures, buildings, trailers, mobile homes, roads, bridges, fences, fill materials, junk, refuse, solid waste disposal facilities, or other obstructions within the boundaries of the 100 Year Flood Plain (orig 5 31 88; am 9 19 89) ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 LOT: A parcel of land occupied or designed to be occupied by a main building and the accessory buildings or uses customarily incidental to such main buildings, including the open spaces required by this Resolution and such open spaces as are arranged and designed to be used in connection with such buildings. A lot may or may not be the land shown as a lot on a duly recorded plat. (orig. 5-6-46) LOT CORNER: A lot of which at least 2 adjacent sides abut for their full length upon a street. (orig. 5-6-46) LOT - INTERIOR: A lot other than a corner lot. (orig. 5-6-46) LOT - THROUGH: An interior lot abutting on more than 1 street or corner lot abutting on more than 2 streets. (orig. 5-6-46) LOT LINE - FRONT: The common boundary line between an interior lot (other than a through lot) and a street; or the common boundary line between a corner lot (other than a through lot) and that street toward which the principal or usual entrance to the main building situated on such lot more nearly faces; or the common boundary line between a through lot and any adjacent street. (orig. 5-6-46) LOT LINE - REAR: That boundary line of a lot which is most nearly opposite the front lot line of such lot, other than a through lot. (orig. 5-6-46) LOT LINE - SIDE: Any boundary line of a lot, other than a front lot line or rear lot line. (orig. 5-6- 46) LOW POWER TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY: An unmanned facility consisting of equipment for the reception, switching and/or receiving of wireless telecommunications operating at 1,000 watts or less effective radiated power (ERP), including but not limited to the following. (orig. 6-7-94) 1- Point-to-point microwave signals. (orig. 6-7-94) ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 MANUFACTURED HOME (F-P definition): A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities. The term "manufactured home" also includes park trailers, travel trailers, and other similar vehicles placed on a site for greater than 180 consecutive days. (orig. 5-31-88; am. 9-19-89) MASS: The physical bulk or volume of a building. (orig. 7-23-02) MEAN SEA LEVEL: The National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929 or other datum, to which Base Flood Elevations are shown. (orig. 5-31-88) METAL STORAGE CONTAINER - STORAGE OF FIREWORKS: Closed steel container, constructed of a minimum 10 gauge steel, including walls, floor and doors. The container cannot contain wheels, engine or liquid fuel. It must be placed flat on the ground and remain locked. (orig. 2-5-02) MICRO-CELL: A low power telecommunications facility used to provide increased capacity in high telecommunication demand areas or to improve coverage in areas of weak coverage. Micro - cells communicate with the primary facility in a coverage area via fiber optic cable or microwave. (orig. 6-7-94) MICROWAVE ANTENNA: A dish like antenna used to link communication sites together by wireless transmission of voice or data. (orig. 6-7-94) MINERAL: An inanimate constituent of the earth in a solid, liquid, or gaseous state which, when extracted from the earth, is usable in its natural form or is capable of conversion into a usable form as a metal, a metallic compound, a chemical, an energy source, or a raw material for manufacturing or construction material. This definition does not include surface or subsurface water, geothermal resources, or natural oil and gas together with other chemicals recovered therewith, but does include shale. (orig. 8-25-86) MINI STRUCTURE: A detached accessory building used as a tool or storage shed playhouse or ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 MUDFLOW: A geologic hazard which means a flowing mass of predominantly fine-grained earth material possessing a high degree of fluidity during movement. (orig. 3-23-76) MULCH: Rock, gravel, or non-living organic matter, such as bark chips, chopped wood products, pole shaving, and other similar materials used for the purpose of retaining soil moisture, retarding weed growth, and stabilizing soils. (orig. 7-23-02) MULTI-FAMILY: Includes triplexes and other multi-family residences, does not include single family or duplexes. (orig. 7-23-02) NATIVE GRASS: An indigenous grass or grass mix that spreads naturally. (orig. 7-23-02) NEW CONSTRUCTION (F-P definition): Structures for which the "start of construction" commenced on or after the effective date of a floodplain management regulation. (orig. 5-31-88; am. 9-19-89) NONCONFORMING USE - LEGAL - see definition for Legal Nonconforming Use. (orig. 5-11-93) NUDITY OR STATE OF NUDITY: Unclothed or partially clothed so as to expose any portion of the female breast below the top of the areola or any portion of the pubic hair, anus, cleft of the buttocks, vulva or genitals. (orig. 7-8-97) NUDE MODEL STUDIO: Any place where a person appears in a state of nudity or displays specified anatomical areas in exchange for money or any form of consideration to be sketched, drawn, painted, sculpted, photographed, or similarly depicted by other persons. The term "Nude Model Studio" does not apply to the following. (orig. 7-8-97) 1. A college, junior college, or university supported entirely or partly by taxation. (orig. 7-8- 97) 2. A private college or university which maintains and operates educational programs in which credits are transferable to a college, junior college, or university supported entirely ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 OPEN SPACE: Land areas designated for open space uses shall be identified graphically and in writing on all appropriate documents as to their purpose and function. The same area may fulfill more than one purpose or function. Development amenities which are accessible to the public and/or the residents of a development may be credited toward any open space requirement provided they fulfill the function and purpose of the required open space. Other use areas such as a maintenance building or private clubhouse may not be so credited. The three categories listed below identify the purposes for which open space land areas shall be considered. (orig. 7-27-78; am. 11-12-96) 1. Natural Area: Any land area, water body or water course which is primarily left in its undisturbed natural condition. (orig. 11-12-96) 2. Open Area: Any land area which remains primarily open but upon which minimal structures such as, but not limited to, restrooms, open pavilions, directional signs and impervious areas (such as parking areas and roads) may be located. Such land areas are designed to incorporate natural areas or altered land areas that are revegetated and are intended to served as extensive buffers between land uses or to create and/or preserve views and vistas. Parking areas and roads are not credited toward any required open area. (orig. 11-12-96) 3. Recreational Area: Any land area, water body or water course which in whole or part is altered for active and/or passive recreational uses such as, but not limited to, trail corridors, ball fields, picnic areas, sitting and walking areas, or multi-use private recreational areas such as playgrounds. (orig. 11-12-96) Roadways and utility distribution and/or transmission lines may cross such areas. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to determine the function of any such designated areas as allowed under Section 3 of this Zoning Resolution. (orig. 11-12-96) PARAPET: The extension of the main walls of a building above the roof level. (orig. 7-23-02) PEEP BOOTH: A viewing room of less than 150 square feet of floor space (orig 7-8-97) ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 Class 11: Facilities for sports and recreational activities that do not involve motorized equipment, guns or animals, except that golf carts accessory to a golf course and private motorized boats not involved in organized racing are allowed. All buildings housing such activities or accessory to such activities may not exceed a combined total of 15,000 square feet. (orig. 9-11-90) Class III: Facilities for the purpose of sports and recreational activities including those that involve the use of motorized equipment, guns, and/or animals. There is no building size limitation except as may be designated elsewhere in this Zoning Resolution or other applicable regulations. (orig. 9-11-90) RECREATION - PUBLIC: Recreation facilities operated as a nonprofit enterprise by any governmental entity or nonprofit organization. (orig. 9-11-90) RECYCLING TRANSFER STATION: Type is A facility designed to collect, compact, sort, bundle and/or temporarily store recyclable resources. (orig. 9-11-90) Type li: A facility designed to collect, sort and/or temporarily store recyclable resources for on-site reprocessing or treatment and which transforms such resources into reusable materials. (orig. 9- 11-90) REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER: Any person who is required to register their place of residence with the Sheriffs Department or other local law enforcement agency in accordance with Section 18-3-412.5 C.R.S., as amended. (orig. 2-1-00) REPEATER: A low power telecommunication facility that extends coverage to areas not covered by the originating facility. (orig. 6-7-94) ROCKFALL: A geologic hazard which means the rapid free- falling bounding, sliding, or rolling of large masses of rock or individual rocks. (orig. 3-23-76) OO AND/OR BUILDING O ---PAGE BREAK--- July 8, 1997 Accessory equipment is screened Accessory equipment is not screened SECTORIZED PANEL ANTENNAS: An array of antennas, generally rectangular in shape that are used to transmit and receive telecommunications signals. (orig. 6-7-94) SEMI NUDE A t t f d i hi h l thi th th it l bli i ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 SETBACK LINE FRONT CUL-DE-SAC: A line concentrically parallel to the right-of-way line of the street on the cul-de-sac (bulb) and a line parallel to and a minimum of 20 feet from the right- of-way line of the remainder of the cul-de-sac, (see Figure 1, Section On cul-de-sac lots, the Board of Adjustment may not issue a variance on the land that lies between the cul-de-sac front setback line and the cul-de-sac right-of-way line as depicted, (see Figure 1, Section The projection of the front setback line in situations where the cul-de-sac is accentric, shall conform to Figure 1, Section 1. (orig. 4-7-69) SETBACK LINE - REAR: A line parallel with a rear lot line of a lot, tangent to that part of a building situate on such lot which is closest to such rear lot line and intersecting 2 other lot lines of such lot. (orig. 5-6-46) SETBACK LINE - SIDE: A line parallel with a side lot line of a lot, tangent to that part of a building situate on such lot which is closest to such side lot line and intersecting 2 other lot lines of such lot. (orig. 5-6-46) SHELTER FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: A facility providing temporary housing for persons who are displaced from their habitual residence as a result of domestic violence. (orig. 6-14-88) SHRUB: A multi-stemmed, deciduous, evergreen, or coniferous woody plant with a mature height between 3 and 15 feet. (orig. 7-23-02) SLOPE FAILURE COMPLEX: A geologic hazard which means a combination of more than one of the following geologic hazards. (orig. 3-23-76) 1. Landslide (orig. 3-23-76) 2. Rockfall (orig. 3-23-76) 3. Mudflow (orig. 3-23-76) 4. Creep (orig. 3-23-76) ---PAGE BREAK--- July 8, 1997 3. Masturbation, actual or simulated. (orig. 7-8-97) 4. Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation, arousal, or tumescence. (orig. 7-8-97) 5. Excretory functions as part of or in connection with any of the activities set forth in paragraphs I through 5 above. (orig. 7-8-97) START OF CONSTRUCTION (F-P definition): Includes substantial improvement, and means the date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, placement, or other improvement was within 180 days of the permit date. The actual start means either the first placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of a slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction does not include land preparation such as clearing, grading and filling; nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. (orig. 5-31-88; am. 9-19-89) STREET: A public thoroughfare for vehicular traffic. (orig. 5-6-46) STREETSCAPE: The elements which lie within and adjacent to a public right-of-way that relate to the physical appearance of a street and the adjoining area which, as a group, define its character. They include, but are not limited to building facades, street furniture, landscaping, pedestrian walkways, off-street and on-street parking provisions, placement and design of awnings and marquees, signs and lighting. (orig. 11-12-96) STRIPPING: Any activity which removes or significantly disturbs the vegetative cover of an area including clearing and grubbing operations. (orig. 9-24-91) STRUCTURE: Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires a more or less permanent location on the ground including earthworks ditches canals dams reservoirs ---PAGE BREAK--- July 23, 2002 TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS: A facility providing, without charge, temporary housing for indigent persons with no regular home or place of residence, for a period not to exceed 90 days. (orig. 6-14-88) TEMPORARY SOIL EROSION CONTROL MEASURES: Interim control measures which are installed or constructed for the control of soil erosion until permanent soil erosion control is effective. (orig. 9-24-91) TOPSOIL: The soil on the surface which, prior to disturbance, supported plant life and which includes the horizons. (orig. 9-24-91) TOURIST CAMP OR CAMP: A building or a group of buildings designed for occupancy by transients. (orig. 5-646) TRAILER: Any coach, cabin, mobile home, house car or other vehicle or structure, intended for or capable of human dwelling or sleeping purposes, mounted upon wheels or supports, or supported and/or capable of being moved by its own power or transported by another vehicle. (orig. 8-5-57; am. 7-23-02) TRASH TRANSFER STATION: A solid waste facility designed to compact, sort and/or temporarily store municipal-type refuse prior to delivery to a permanent disposal site, or shipment to others for reuse and/or processing into new products. (orig. 9-11-90) TRAVEL TRAILERS (including CAMPERS, CAMP TRAILERS, TRAVEL CAMPERS, etc.): A living unit designated for temporary occupancy, attaining no further length than 25 feet and being equipped for use with wheels or mounted on motorized vehicle, for the purpose of relocation by highway transportation. (orig. ; am. 11-15-65) TRAVEL CAMPER PARK: Land or property utilized for or intended for use of renting temporary occupancy space to transient users of travel trailers, campers, etc. (orig. 11-15-65) TREE: A single-stemmed, deciduous, evergreen or coniferous woody plant having a mature h i h f l 15 f T f f ll ( i 7 23 02) ---PAGE BREAK--- November 12, 1996 VETERINARY HOSPITAL (SMALL ANIMAL, ENCLOSED): A place where small animals or pets (dogs, cats, birds and the like) are given medical or surgical treatment. Use as a kennel shall be limited to short-time boarding and shall only be incidental to such hospital use. All uses shall be enclosed within a soundproof building which emits no objectionable odor. (orig. 4-7-69) WATER SURFACE ELEVATION: The height, in relation to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929, (or other datum, where specified) of floods of various magnitudes and frequencies. (orig. 5-31-88) WATERCOURSE: A channel, slough, artificial channel, gulch, arroyo, stream, creek, pond, reservoir, or lake which carries or contains storm run-off and flood water. (orig. 1-10-75; am. 6- 15-76) WHIP ANTENNA A single antenna that is cylindrical in shape. (orig. 6-7-94) WIDTH OF LOT: The shortest distance between any 2 lot lines of a lot which are intersected by the same front setback line, measured from either of such points of intersection. (orig. 5-6-46) YARD: That portion of a lot or parcel of land which extends open and unobstructed from the ground upward, except as allowed by this Zoning Resolution, from a structure to the lot line, for a depth or width specified by the applicable regulations for the standard zoning district or planned development. (orig. 5-6-46; am. 11-12-96) YARD - FRONT: That portion of a lot lying between a public street and nearest parallel front setback line of such lot. (orig. 5-6-46) YARD - REAR: That portion of a lot lying between the rear lot line and the rear setback line of such lot. (orig. 5-6-46) YARD - SIDE: That portion of a lot lying between a side lot line and the nearest parallel side setback line of such lot. (orig. 5-6-46) ---PAGE BREAK--- 91, abed I• uolpoaS (69-L-t,'61ao) X XXX % X% XX mxx x X%XXx:x k x::X x % : %%X%XXX • X::X::X'•X ::%xx X%%XXXx%.Xxx.XXX %X%X%%XX%xX%%X%X%X%%: X%%XxxX%%%% XXXX %%XXX%Y.% XX x %k%xxX% %Xk% xx::x::x 1V. LAX%%%XXXX XX%x XxX Xx%xr