Highlighted below: 72 of 72 extracted standards and 16 of 24 districts, chipped on their section headings. Sections and highlights carry their own anchors.
30-3-101 General Provisions#
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30-3-102 Purpose#
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30-3-103 Zoning Districts and Boundaries#
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30-3-104 Principal and Conditional Uses Permitted by Zoning District#AGC1C2CDM1M2R1R2R3R4R5SCSRUCUR
General application of uses. Uses contemplated in the Town's Zone Districts can be found in Table 3.3. Those uses listed on the table with a "P" require approval of a Site Plan Permit; with an "S" require approval of a Use by Special Review Permit; and with a "B" require approval of a Building Permit following land use approval, as may be required. Those land uses not specifically listed on the Table shall be presumed to be prohibited. A change in land use may necessitate a land use permit as found in Table 3.3.
Measurement of residential density. Allowable or maximum residential densities as identified in this Code will be measured as gross densities where the number of residential units is divided by the total acreage of the subject property.
A. UR Urban Residential and Commercial District#
Intent. The Urban Residential and Commercial (URC) District is intended to provide for a variety of housing types and limited commercial uses in a dense, walkable environment built at a human scale.
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Principal or Conditional uses. Principal or conditional uses for the SRC District are found on Table 3.10.
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Area and Bulk Requirements. See Tables 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16 and 3.17.
B. SR Suburban Residential and Commercial District#
Intent. The Suburban Residential and Commercial (SRC) District is intended to provide for neighborhoods with primarily single-family detached, and single family attached (townhomes and paired homes) homes and limited commercial uses.
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Principal or Conditional uses. Principal or conditional uses for the SRC District are found on Table 3.7.
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Area and Bulk Requirements. See Table 3.8.
C. CD Conservation District#
Intent. The Conservation District (CD) is intended to provide for a primarily low-density housing types and large areas of conservation.
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Principal or Conditional uses. Principal or conditional uses for the CD District are found on Table 3.5.
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Area and Bulk Requirements. See Tables 3.4 and 3.6.
D. AG Agricultural District#
Intent. The AG District provides for the continuation of agricultural activities on property annexed to the Town. Newly annexed areas that are predominately used for agricultural purposes may be zoned AG until other zoning is requested by the property owner. Agricultural zoning is intended to either support the continued agricultural activity on open farmlands near the Berthoud community or be used as a temporary "holding" zone until development at an urban scale is proposed.
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Principal or Conditional uses. Principal or conditional uses for the AG District are found on Table 3.3.
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Area and Bulk Requirements. See Table 3.1.
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Maximum density. Development in the AG District is limited to one unit per acre where connection to public water and wastewater systems is present, and one unit per 2.29 acres for properties without connection to public water or wastewater systems§.
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F. R1 Single Family District#
Intent. The R1 District provides for the development of low to moderate density single family residential dwellings.
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Principal or Conditional uses. Principal or conditional uses for the R1 District are found on Table 3.3.
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Area and bulk requirements. See Table 3.1.
30-3-105 Setbacks and Encroachments — All Districts#
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30-3-106 Use by Special Review#
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30-3-107 Nonconforming Uses/Buildings#
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30-3-108 Board of Adjustment#
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30-3-109 Waivers#
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30-3-110 Amendments#
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30-3-111 Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs)#
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30-3-112 Home Occupations#
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30-3-113 Short-term Rentals#
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30-3-114 Marijuana Businesses#
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30-3-115 Mountain Avenue Overlay District#
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30-3-116 1st Street Corridor Overlay District#
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R2 Limited Multi-Family District#
Intent. The R2 District provides for the development of areas containing low to moderate density with both single and multi-family residential uses.
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Principal or Conditional uses. Principal or conditional uses for the R2 District are found on Table 3.3.
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Area and bulk requirements. See Table 3.1.
H. R3 Multi-family District#
Intent. The R3 District is a moderate to higher-density residential zone that allows the development of multiple dwelling units on the same lot.
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Principal or Conditional uses. Principal or conditional uses for the R3 District are found on Table 3.3.
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Area and bulk regulations. See Table 3.1.
I. R4 Mixed Use District#
Intent. The purpose of the R4: Mixed Use Zone District is to allow for the development of a variety of residential, commercial, business and employment land uses within pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods.
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Principal or Conditional uses. Principal or conditional uses for the R4 District are found on Table 3.3.
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Area and bulk regulations. See Table 3.1.
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Maximum density or lot coverage. a. Accessory dwelling units in the R4 District count as .33 units towards the overall project density.§
J. R5 Manufactured/Mobile Home Park District#
Intent. The intent of this district is to provide for the development of manufactured home parks and subdivisions. Mobile Home Parks or subdivisions are also included within this District.
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Principal or Conditional uses. Principal or conditional uses for the R5 District are found on Table 3.1.
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Area and bulk requirements. See Figure 3.6 and Table 3.1.
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Maximum density. Development in the R5 District shall not exceed 12 dwelling units per gross acre.
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Open space required. Development in the R5 District shall provide public open space (parks, trails, open lands) per Chapter 30, Section 2 of this Code.§
K. Table 3.2 Revised Lot and Density Standards Commercial and Industrial#
[See figures and tables at the end of this section.]
L. C1 Neighborhood Commercial District#
Intent. The Neighborhood Commercial District is intended to provide for the development of mixed use, retail, commercial and service businesses to support residential neighborhoods. New development or redevelopment in this district should be scaled in size to fit the adjacent neighborhood. This District does not support larger retail, public, religious or other uses commonly referred to as "big box" type uses.
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Principal or Conditional uses. Principal or conditional uses for the C1 District are found on Table 3.3.
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Area and bulk requirements. See Table 3.2.
M. C2 General Commercial District#
Intent. The C2 District is intended to be a setting for development of a wide range of service businesses, retail uses, offices and personal and business establishments. This District supports both smaller (neighborhood) commercial and retail uses as well as larger uses (commercial, retail, religious, etc.) commonly referred to as "big box" uses.
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Principal or Conditional uses. Principal or conditional uses for the C2 District are found on Table 3.3.
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Area and bulk requirements. See Table 3.2.
N. M-1 Light Industrial District#M-1
Intent. This district is intended to provide locations for a variety of workplaces including light industrial uses, research and development offices and institutions. This district is also intended to accommodate secondary uses that complement and support the primary workplace uses, such as hotels, restaurants, convenience shopping, and child care.
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Principal or Conditional uses. Principal or conditional uses for the M1 District are found on Table 3.3.
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Area and bulk requirements. See Table 3.2.
O. M2 Industrial District#
Intent. This zoning district is intended to provide a location for a variety of employment opportunities such as manufacturing, warehousing and distributing, indoor and outdoor storage and a wide range of commercial and industrial operations.
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Principal or Conditional uses. Principal or conditional uses for the M2 District are found on Table 3.3.
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Area and bulk requirements. See Table 3.2.
| District | Maximum Density Per Gross Acre | Maximum Building Height | Minimum Lot Width① | Front Yard Setback (Front Loaded w/ Garage) | Front Yard Setback (Rear Loaded/No Garage) | Rear Yard Setback (Front Loaded Garage) | Rear Yard Setback (Rear Loaded Garage) | Side Yard Setback (MF: 3 Storeys) | Corner Side Setback |
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| R-1 | 8 dwelling units | 35 ft | 30 ft | 20 ft* | 15 ft | 20 ft⑧⑩ | 5–8 ft⑧⑨ | 5 ft⑧ | 10 ft |
| R-2 | 16 dwelling units | 35 ft | 20 ft② | 20 ft* | 10 ft | 10 ft⑧ | 5–8 ft⑧⑨ | 5 ft④⑧ | 10 ft |
| R-3 | 20 dwelling units | 40 ft | 16 ft② | 20 ft* | 10 ft | 10 ft⑧ | 5–8 ft⑧⑨ | 5 ft④⑧ | 10 ft |
| R-4 | 24 dwelling units | 50 ft③ | 16 ft② | 20 ft* | 10 ft | 10 ft⑦⑧ | 5–8 ft⑧⑨ | 5 ft④⑤⑧ | 10 ft |
| R-5 | 12 dwelling units | 16 ft | 150 ft | 25 ft (entire park) | 25 ft (entire park) | 15 ft (entire park) | 15 ft (entire park) | 15 ft (entire park) | 15 ft (entire park) |
| AG | 1 dwelling unit (unless on septic) | 40 ft | — | 25 ft | 25 ft | 25 ft | 25 ft | 15 ft | 15 ft |
Notes from Table 3.1:
- ① Minimum lot width applies to single-family detached dwellings; other uses may require additional width per zoning standards.
- ② Applies to townhouses and zero-lot-line dwellings; see Section 3.4 for specific requirements.
- ③ Height limit may be increased to 60 ft with a Use by Special Review Permit for mixed-use buildings.
- ④ Side yard setback may be reduced to 0 ft for attached dwellings with party walls.
- ⑤ For buildings with 4 or more storeys, side yard setback shall be 10 ft.
- ⑦ Rear yard setback for corner lots may be reduced to 5 ft if the rear yard faces a street.
- ⑧ Setback measured from the principal building to the property line; accessory structures have separate standards (see Section 3.7).
- ⑨ For rear-loaded garages, the setback is 5 ft from the alley or easement line, or 8 ft from the property line if no alley exists.
- ⑩ For R-1, rear yard setback may be reduced to 15 ft if the garage is accessed from an alley.
Principal or Conditional Uses for the M2 District
Principal or conditional uses for the M2 District are found on Table 3.3.
Area and Bulk Requirements
See Table 3.2.
P. Transitional District
Intent. The intent of the T: Transitional District is to accommodate properties which are in a transitional stage with regard to their ultimate use or plans for development.
1. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right in the T district: No use shall be permitted except such use as existed on the date the property was placed in this zoning district. No permanent structures shall be constructed on any land in this district, except that which is expressly authorized by the Town Board at the time of zoning property into this district. The Town Board of Trustees may grant a variance permitting expansion of any existing use, or installation or enlargement of a permanent structure to be used in connection with the use of the property, at the time of such zoning upon the following conditions:
a. The owner of the property, prior to the Town Board meeting at which the zoning is to be heard, shall submit a site plan showing in reasonable detail the proposed expansion of current use or installation of permanent structure on the property.
b. The Town Board shall grant such variance upon a finding that the strict application of the zoning ordinance would result in exceptional or undue hardship upon the owner of the property and that the variance may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without substantially impairing the intent and purposes of this code.
2. Change of zoning. The owner of any property in the T District may at any time petition the Town to remove the property from this zoning district and place it in another zoning district, in accordance with the procedures and requirements of this code.
Q. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay District
Intent. The Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay District was used as an overlay zone to supplement one or more underlying standard zone districts as found in this Code. The PUD Overlay District is no longer available as an option to zoning. Previously-approved PUDs are recognized. Any unimproved property with an approved PUD is encouraged to rezone their property to a zone district recognized in the Town's Zoning Chapter of the Development Code. Amendments to an existing PUD Overlay District will require the applicant to rezone the property and provide a Neighborhood Master Plan. Further subdivision processes may be required.
R. General Application of Uses
Uses contemplated in the Town's Zone Districts can be found in Table 3.3. Those uses listed on the table with a "P" require approval of a Site Plan Permit; with a "S" require approval of a Use by Special Review Permit; and with a "B" require approval of a Building Permit following land use approval, as may be required. Those land uses not specifically listed on the Table shall be presumed to be prohibited. A change in land use may necessitate a land use permit as found in Table 3.3.
Figures and Tables Follow
Figure 3.6: R5 — Manufactured/Mobile Home Park District
Table 3.1 Revised Lot and Density Standards Residential
| District | Minimum Lot Area |
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| R-1 | 3,500 sq. ft. |
| R-2 | 2,000 sq. ft. |
| R-3 | 1,400 sq. ft. |
| R-4 | 1,200 sq. ft. |
| R-5 | 3,000 sq. ft. |
| R-6 | 1 acre |
Footnotes:
① At required front yard setback line.
② Zero lot line: Each residential unit, 20 ft. for R-2; 16 ft. R-3; 16 ft. for R-4;
③ Height Transition required as provided in Section 30-3-104.D.
④ On building lots in R-2, R-3, and R-4 dwelling units may be located on the lot at zero feet from one side lot line, if there is a maintenance agreement agreed to by the owner of the lot adjacent to that zero-lot line. Off-setting setbacks, setbacks of 0 ft. and 10 ft. are allowed in each district.
⑤ Balconies that are at least 10 feet above the sidewalk may encroach into the front setback or right of way, up to 5 feet, and cantilevered or bay windows that are at least 10 feet above the sidewalk surface, may encroach five feet into the required front setback, and no more than two feet into the required side or rear setbacks. Fire-resistive rating and opening requirements of the building code shall be complied with for exterior walls.
⑥ Buffer Areas:
- On Arterial: A 30' perimeter buffer is required from all arterial streets.§
- On Collectors: A 20' perimeter buffer is required from all collector streets.§
- Mixed Use: A permanent landscape buffer consisting of a hedge or evergreen plant material, or a solid wall or fence, is required screening for Mixed Use buildings or commercial uses abutting a residential zoning district.
⑦ Infill Front setbacks as provided in Infill Setbacks 30-3-104 C
⑧ Accessory buildings. All unattached accessory buildings shall satisfy Section 30-116-1 a 2, and be five feet from all property lines§ and no more than 30' in height§ except for garages with vehicle access on corner side lots, which will follow the regular setbacks of the zoning district; Accessory Dwelling Units must meet be no more than 850 sq. ft. in size§, located not forward of the principal structure, match the principal structure, and must follow the district setback standards.
⑨ A 5' minimum rear setback for new lots/development§; and an 8' minimum setback for development within existing lots of record abutting alleyways.
⑩ 10' setback on rear yards to any deck, including covered decks and patios.
* For residential properties with a 7-foot or wider tree lawn, the required front setback to a front porch may be reduced by 7 feet.
Front covered porches are allowed a 10' front setback.
Side-loaded garages are allowed a 10' front setback for the garage portion.
Please see Section 30-3-105 for additional encroachments into required setbacks
Additional Density for modular home, or tiny house/park model developments may be considered as a use by Special Review.
Table 3.2 Revised Lot and Density Standards Commercial and Industrial
| Standard | C-1 | C-2 | M-1 | M-2 |
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| Maximum Density Per Gross Acre | 24 Dwelling units | 20 dwelling units | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum building height | 50 | 50 | 40 | 50③ |
| Minimum lot width ① | 25 | 50② | 50② | 50② |
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| Front yard | 0'②⑥ | 25③⑥⑧ | 25⑧ | 20⑧ |
| Rear yard | 0'/20'④ | 35⑥⑦⑧ | 20⑥⑦⑧ | 20⑥⑦⑧ |
| Side | 0/20'⑤⑦ | 0/25⑤⑦⑧ | 0/20⑤⑦⑧ | 0/20⑤⑦⑧ |
| Corner Side | 0⑦ | 0/25⑤⑦⑧ | 20⑦⑧ | 20⑦⑧ |
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① At required front yard setback line
② Building must be built on/to front/street facing setback line.
③ In the case of large buildings for employment, storage or auto-related uses, where greater setbacks are needed, a minimum of 30 percent of the building shall be brought forward to the front/street facing setback line
④ Rear setback from adjacent zoning district boundary.
⑤ Side setback from adjacent zoning district boundary.
⑥ Balconies that are at least ten feet above the sidewalk may encroach into the front setback or right of way, up to five feet, and cantilevered or bay windows that are at least ten feet above the sidewalk surface, may encroach five feet into the required front setback, and no more than two feet into the required side or rear setbacks.
Table 3.3: Land Use Table#
Land uses contemplated in the Town's Zone Districts are found in the table below. Those uses listed on the table with a "P" require approval of a Site Plan Permit; with a "S" require approval of a Use by Special Review permit; and with a "B" require approval of a Building Permit following land use approval, as may be required. Those Land uses not specifically listed on the Table shall be presumed to be prohibited. A change in land use may necessitate a land use permit as listed below.
| Land Use | AG | CD | SR | SC | UR | UC | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | C1 | C2 | M1 | M2 |
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| Dwelling, single-family detached | B | B | B | B | B | B | B | B | B | B | S | ||||
| Dwelling, Urban House, Single-family detached | B | ||||||||||||||
| Dwelling, Suburban House, Single-family detached | B | ||||||||||||||
| Dwelling, two family; and Dwelling, single-family attached; Duplex/Paried Home | B | B | B | B | B | B | B | ||||||||
| Dwelling, Garden House, Single-family detached or attached | B | B | |||||||||||||
| Dwelling, Townhome, Multi-family dwelling (3 or more units) | P | P | S | P | P | P | S | ||||||||
| Dwelling, Apartment/Condo, Multi-family dwelling (4 or more units) | P | P | S | P | P | P | S | ||||||||
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| Zero lot line single or two-family dwellings | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
| Accessory dwelling unit associated with a permitted use, See Section 30-1-116.A.2 | B | B | B, Dwelling, single family detached | B, Dwelling, single family detached | B | B, Primary dwelling needs to be single-family | |||||||||
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| Bed and breakfast establishments | P | S | S; prohibited in Apartment/Condo | S | S | S | S | P | P | ||||||
| Boarding and rooming houses | S | S | S | S | P | ||||||||||
| Single-room occupancy boarding house | S | S | S | S | P | P | |||||||||
| Caretaker dwelling | S | S | |||||||||||||
| Child care home (up to 12 persons) | B | B | B | B | B | B | B | B | B | ||||||
| Family care, elderly day care homes | P | S | P, Dwelling, single family detached | P, Dwelling, single family detached | P | P | P | P | P | ||||||
| Group homes | P | S, Dwelling, single family detached | S, Dwelling, single family detached | P | P | P | P | P | |||||||
| Live-work units and buildings | P | P | P | P | P | S | S | ||||||||
| Long-term care facilities | P | P | P | P | P | P | |||||||||
| Mixed use buildings (residential, commercial, office, workshops, etc.) | P | P | P | P | P | S | S | ||||||||
| Safe house for adults or children (up to 8 persons) | S | S, Dwelling, single family detached | S, Dwelling, single family detached | P | P | ||||||||||
| Senior housing | S | S | S | P | P | S | P | S | |||||||
| Nursing facility | S | S | S | P | P | S | P | S | |||||||
| Commercial, retail or service land uses | |||||||||||||||
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| Agricultural activity | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
| Appliance sales and service | P | S | P | P | P | P | |||||||||
| Automotive service and repair - minor | S | S | S | P | P | P | |||||||||
| Automotive service and repair - major | S | S | P | P | |||||||||||
| Banks and financial institutions with or without drive through and/or ATM kiosks | P | P | P | P | P | P | |||||||||
| Bars/taverns/micro-breweries | P | P | P | P | P | P | |||||||||
| Business/Professional offices (professional offices for attorneys, realtors, service contractors, administrative services, and similar service providers) | P | P | P | P | P | P | |||||||||
| Car/motor vehicle washes | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
| Child care center | S | P | S | S | S | P | P | P | P | ||||||
| Cremation facility | S | S | |||||||||||||
| Commercial and retail businesses, indoor sales and service | P | P | P | P | P | P | |||||||||
| Contractor's office/shop | S | P | P | P | P | P | |||||||||
| Distillery including tasting room and retail sales | P | P | P | P | P | P | |||||||||
| Entertainment facilities, commercial theatres, etc. | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
| Equipment rental (small) establishments without outdoor | S | P | P | P | |||||||||||
| Equipment rental (heavy) establishments with outdoor sales | S | P | |||||||||||||
| Fireworks sales - temporary | P | P | P | P |
Additional Requirements:
⑦ Fire-resistive rating and opening requirements of the building code shall be complied with for exterior walls.
⑧ A permanent landscape buffer consisting of a hedge or evergreen plant material, or a solid wall or fence, is required screening for commercial or industrial uses abutting a residential zoning district.
⑨ Buffer Areas from Residential: All C-2, M-1 and M-2 districts require no less than a 35-foot setback buffer from the property line of a residential zoning district.§
| Use | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Gasoline station | P | S | S | S | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | Gas, oil and other hydrocarbon well drilling and production, See Section 11 | S | S | S | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Plant nursery and Greenhouses, public or private | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | Grocery store less than 25,000 square feet of floor area | P | P | P | P | S | S | | | | | | | | | | | Grocery store greater than 25,000 square feet of floor area | P | P | S | S | P | S | S | | | | | | | | | | Home Occupations, See Section 30-3-112, "P" in this line item represents a Home Occupation Permit is needed | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | Hospital | P | P | S | S | S | S | P | P | P | S | | | | | | | Hotel/motel (no room limit) | P | P | S | S | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | Inn (up to 12 rooms) | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | Kennel - small animal | P | P | P | P | P | P | S | | | | | | | | | | Laundry and dry cleaning retail outlets | S | S | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | | Marina | P | S | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | | | Medical and dental offices/clinics | P | P | S | S | S | P | P | P | S | S | | | | | | | Allowed Marijuana Business, See Section 30-3-113 | S | S | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Mixed Use Building (Building with a variety of uses including Commercial and Residential) | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Movie theater | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | | Natural Medicine Healing Center, see Section on Natural Healing Centers and Other Natural Medicine Businesses | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Parking lots and parking garages (as principal use) | P | S | S | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | Passenger terminal or park-n-ride | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | Personal and business service shops | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | Push cart (sidewalk/mobile vending) | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | | Recycling facilities (including biofuel) processing and sales | S | S | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Research facilities | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | Restaurant not including drive-through | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | Restaurant with drive-through | P | S | S | S | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | Retail sales building/center ≤50,000 gross square feet | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | Retail sales building/center ≥ 50,000 gross square feet | P | P | S | S | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | Retail and supply yard establishments with outdoor storage | S | S | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Roadside or temporary retail stand/tent | P | S | S | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | Sales of farm implements, heavy equipment, Mobile/manufactured homes | P | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Short-term Rental (max. 10 guests), See Section 30-3-113 | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | Storage facilities, outdoor storage for RV's, boats, trailers, etc. | S | S | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Storage facilities - enclosed | S | S | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Truck depot | S | S | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | | | Vehicle sales including automobiles, motorcycles, RV's, boats and trucks | S | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | | | Veterinary facilities, small animal clinic with no outside kennels | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | Veterinary facilities, small animal clinic with outside kennels | P | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | | | | | | | | | Veterinary hospitals - small animals | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | Veterinary hospitals - large animals | P | S | S | S | S | S | | | | | | | | | | | Public, quasi-public, other land uses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Accessory buildings and uses | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | Alternative power generation facilities | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | | | | | | | Bus shelters | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | Cemetery | P | S | S | S | | | | | | | | | | | | | Clubs and lodges | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | | | Community Garden | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | | Conference / convention center, see Places of Assembly | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Farmer's market | P | P | S | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | Fire station | P | P | P | S | S | S | S | P | P | P | P | | | | | | Municipal uses without equipment yards | S | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | | Municipal uses with equipment yards | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Museum | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | Parks and open space | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | Parks and playgrounds - neighborhood | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | | Amphitheater, outdoor | P | S | S | S | S | | | | | | | | | | | | Public or other non-profit recreational uses | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | Public utility | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | Places of assembly (neighborhood scale) | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | Places of assembly (community scale) | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | Rest stop | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | | | Schools, public and private (preschool - grade 12) | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | | | | | Schools, including colleges, vocational and technical training | P | P | S | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | Wireless telecommunications facility, see Section 30-3-111 | P | S | P | S | P | S | S | P | P | P | | | | | | | Industrial land uses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Laboratory and/or research facility | S | S | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | | | Industrial facility, light | S | P | P | P | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notes:
- "P" = Permitted Use
- "S" = Special Use Permit Required
- Blank cells indicate the use is not listed for that zoning district.
- Column headers (A-O) represent the zoning districts as defined in the ordinance (not specified in the provided text).
| Use | Industrial Facility, Heavy | Manufacturing Plants Including Assembly, Sales and Service of Commodities | Other Natural Medicine Businesses (see Section on Natural Healing Centers and Other Natural Medicine Businesses) | Warehouse and Distribution | Workshops and Custom Small Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | P | P | P | S | S |
| P | P | P | P | P | P |
| P | P | P | P | P | P |
Table 3.4: Conservation Development Site Design
| Conservation Development Type | Required Residual Land in Conservation (%) | Permitted Developable Land in Cluster(s) (%) |
|---|---|---|
| No public water/sewer | 80 | 20 |
| Provides public sewer | 80 | 20 |
¹ Conservation Subdivisions may increase underlying density found in Table 3.6 by up to 30 percent.
Table 3.6: Conservation Subdivision Standards
| Dimensions | Conservation Subdivision Primary Structure | Accessory Buildings |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Lot Size | Must comply with existing Larimer or Weld County Septic Standards (no less than 2 acres). If on sewer, no lot size requirement. | N/A |
| Density | 80% of 35 acre minimum must be reserved in residual tract, remaining 20% can be developed with a density consistent with Larimer and Weld County septic standards (no less than 2 acres) | N/A |
| Maximum Building Height | 30' | 0' |
| Front Yard Setback | See Building Envelope | Must be behind the principal structure |
| Rear Yard Setback | See Building Envelope | 15' |
| Side Yard Setback | See Building Envelope | 10' |
| Conservation Easement Total Minimum Size | 35 acres | N/A |
| Proportion in Conservation Easement/Dedicated Open Space | 80% | N/A |
| Access | No direct individual driveway access on Primary Roads; private streets required for interior streets and access |
Table 3.8: Suburban Residential Standards
| Dimensions | Suburban Detached House | Duplex/Paired Home | Townhomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum building height | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Minimum lot width | 40 ① | 20 ① | 16 |
| Front yard Front loaded (with garage) | 20 ⑤⑦ | 20 ⑤⑦ | N/A |
| Front Yard Rear loaded (rear, or no garage) | 10 ⑤⑦ | 10 ⑤⑦ | 10 ⑤⑦ |
| Rear yard with front loaded garage | 20⑧ ⑩ | 20⑧ ⑩ | N/A |
| Rear yard with rear loaded garage | 5-8⑧⑨ | 5-8⑧⑨ | 5-8⑧⑨ |
| Side | 5②④⑥⑧ | 5②④⑥⑧ | 5②④⑥⑧ |
| Corner Side | 10 ②④⑥ | 10 ②④⑥ | 10 ②④⑥ |
| Minimum lot area | 2,500 sq. ft. / 3,500 sq. ft. ③ | 3,000 sq. ft. | 1,600 sq. ft. |
| Pedestrian Access | Architectural emphasis from the street through use of a courtyard; or columns; or tower element; or a covered porch having a minimum depth of six (6) feet and minimum square footage of forty-eight (48) square feet | Architectural emphasis from the street through use of a courtyard; or columns; or tower element; or a covered porch having a minimum depth of six (6) feet and minimum square footage of forty-eight (48) square feet | Architectural emphasis from the street through use of a courtyard; or columns; or tower element; or a covered porch having a minimum depth of six (6) feet and minimum square footage of forty-eight (48) square feet |
| Garage | Garage doors shall not extend across more than 50% of the street facing façade of the primary residential structure | Garage doors shall not extend across more than 40% of the street facing façade of the primary residential structure | Alley/Rear-Loaded Only. Front access garages are prohibited. |
| Four-Sided Architecture | Side or rear elevations shall not be a solid blank wall with no articulation; structures shall be designed so as to break up long walls by the use of offsets, shadow lines, façade treatments and the architectural theme on the front of the house shall be continued on the sides and rear of the structure to maintain the integrity of design throughout the structure. | Side or rear elevations shall not be a solid blank wall with no articulation; structures shall be designed so as to break up long walls by the use of offsets, shadow lines, façade treatments and the architectural theme on the front of the house shall be continued on the sides and rear of the structure to maintain the integrity of design throughout the structure. | Side or rear elevations shall not be a solid blank wall with no articulation; structures shall be designed so as to break up long walls by the use of offsets, shadow lines, façade treatments and the architectural theme on the front of the house shall be continued on the sides and rear of the structure to maintain the integrity of design throughout the structure. |
Side or Rear Elevations#
Side or rear elevations shall not be a solid blank wall with no articulation; structures shall be designed so as to break up long walls by the use of offsets, shadow lines, façade treatments and the architectural theme on the front of the house shall be continued on the sides and rear of the structure to maintain the integrity of design throughout the structure.
Footnotes#
① At required front yard setback line.
② Zero lot line or Townhouse: Each residential unit, 20 ft.
③ Smaller lot sizes are allowed if the principal structure is alley/rear loaded and less than 1,250 sq. ft. of total floor area.
④ Dwelling units may be located on the lot at zero feet from one side lot line, if there is a maintenance agreement agreed to by the owner of the lot adjacent to that zero-lot line. Off-setting setbacks, setbacks of 0 ft. and 10 ft. are allowed in each district.
⑤ Balconies that are at least 10 feet above the sidewalk may encroach into the front setback or right of way, up to 5 feet, and cantilevered or bay windows that are at least 10 feet above the sidewalk surface, may encroach five feet into the required front setback, and no more than two feet into the required side or rear setbacks. Fire-resistive rating and opening requirements of the building code shall be complied with for exterior walls.
⑥ Buffer Areas:
- On Arterial: A 30' perimeter buffer is required from all arterial streets.
- On Collectors: A 20' perimeter buffer is required from all collector streets.
⑦ Infill Front setbacks as provided in Infill Setbacks 30-3-104 C
⑧ Accessory buildings. See Section xx
⑨ A 5' minimum rear setback for new lots/development; and an 8' minimum setback for development within existing lots of record abutting alleyways.
⑩ 10' setback on rear yards to any deck, including covered decks and patios.
- Side-loaded garages are allowed a 10' front setback for the garage portion.
Please see Section 30-3-105 for additional encroachments into required setbacks
Table 3.9 Suburban Commercial Standards#
| Dimensions | Suburban Commercial |
|---|---|
| Maximum building height | 40' (see height transition) |
| Minimum Lot Area | 4,000 sq. ft. |
| Front yard and Corner Lot Build to Line Min/Max | 50% of Building within 10' min. |
| Side Build to Setback | 50% of the Building within 10' |
| Rear yard | 10⑧ ⑩ |
| Drive Thru | Shall not be accessed from primary street or be located in front or corner side yard. |
| Drive Thru Screening | Berm, garden wall or landscaping so drive aisle is not visible from ROW. |
| Surface Parking | No parking shall be located forward of the building, and only 20% of parking is permitted in the side yard. |
| Road Access | Access shall be primarily from secondary streets; individual curb cuts shall be minimized to the greatest extent possible on primary streets. |
| Pedestrian Access | Architectural emphasis from the street through use of a courtyard; or columns; or tower element; or a covered porch |
| Architecture/Design | See Section 30-3-114 D (Mountain Avenue East Architecture Guidelines) |
Footnotes#
① At required front yard setback line.
② Zero lot line or Townhouse: Each residential unit, 20 ft.
③ Garages See Section XX
④ Dwelling units may be located on the lot at zero feet from one side lot line, if there is a maintenance agreement agreed to by the owner of the lot adjacent to that zero-lot line. Off-setting setbacks, setbacks of 0 ft. and 10 ft. are allowed in each district.
⑤ Balconies that are at least 10 feet above the sidewalk may encroach into the front setback or right of way, up to 5 feet, and cantilevered or bay windows that are at least 10 feet above the sidewalk surface, may encroach five feet into the required front setback, and no more than two feet into the required side or rear setbacks. Fire-resistive rating and opening requirements of the building code shall be complied with for exterior walls.
⑥ Buffer Areas:
- On Arterial: A 30' perimeter buffer is required from all arterial streets.
- On Collectors: A 20' perimeter buffer is required from all collector streets.
| Section | Requirement |
|---|---|
| On Collectors | A 20' perimeter buffer is required from all collector streets. |
| ⑦ | Infill Front setbacks as provided in Infill Setbacks 30-3-104 C |
| ⑧ | Accessory buildings. See Section xx |
| ⑨ | A 5' minimum rear setback for new lots/development; and an 8' minimum setback for development within existing lots of record abutting alleyways. |
| ⑩ | 10' setback on rear yards to any deck, including covered decks and patios. |
| * | The required front setback to a front porch may be reduced by 7 feet. |
| * | Side-loaded garages are allowed a 10' front setback for the garage portion. |
| * | Please see Section 30-3-105 for additional encroachments into required setbacks |
Table 3.11 Urban Residential Standards#
| Dimensions | Urban Residential House | Paired Homes/Duplex | Townhouse/Row House | Garden Court House | Apartments/Condos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum building height | 30' | 30' | 30' | 35' | 40' |
| Lot Size | 2,500 sq. ft | 2,000 sq. ft. | 8,000 sq. ft. min for all buildings, 1,600 sq. ft. min for each lot/unit | 12,000 sq. ft. for all attached buildings, 1,200 sq. ft. min for each lot/unit | 8,000 sq. ft. min for entire site |
| Side Wall Height, for Pitched Roof, within 15' Side Street (max) | 25' | 25' | 24' max or 2 stories | 24' max or 2 stories | 24' max or 2 stories |
| Minimum lot width: | 25' | 20' | 16' | 100' for all buildings, 25' min for each lot/unit | 50' |
| Front Yard (build to line): | 8'-12' | 8'-12' | 8'-12' | — | 60% 10' min, 20' max |
| Rear yard with rear loaded garage | 5' | 5' | 5' | 10' | 10' alley, 20' no alley |
| Side: | 5' | 0' attached, 5' side lot line | 0' attached, 5' side lot line | 7.5' | 7.5', 20' entire site and for interior abutting apartments/condo buildings (between buildings) |
| Corner Side | 10' | 10' | 10' | 10' | □ |
| Vehicle Access/Garage: | Alley'; if no alley, a 12' max side driveway to detached garage to the rear of the principal structure | Alley Only | Alley Only | Alley or Rear loaded | Alley or rear loaded street only |
| Pedestrian Access: | Through an entry feature such as porch or stoop to primary street. | Entry Feature such as porch or stoop to primary street. | Entry Feature such as porch or stoop to primary street | Entry Feature such as porch or stoop | Entry feature such as porch/stoop fronting onto garden court |
| Dimensions | Accessory Dwelling Unit/Detached Garage | Detached Garage | Detached Garage | Detached Garage Structure Common | Detached Garage Structure Common |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Size: | 850 sq. ft. max living area/850 sq. ft. max | 850 sq. ft. max | 850 sq. ft. max | — | — |
| Max Height: | 25'/17' unless combined with ADU | 17' (1 story) | 17' (1 story) | 17' (1 story) | 17' (1 story) |
| Side Setback: | 10' for two stories/5' | 0' (maintenance easement required for garages with a setback of 3' or less) | 5' | 10' | 10' |
| Rear Setback: | 5'/5' | 5' | 5' | 10' | 10' |
| Location: | Rear 35% of lot only/At least 3' behind primary structure | At least 3' behind structure | Entirely behind primary structure | Entirely behind primary structure | Entirely behind apartments/condos |
| Vehicle Access | Alley only/Alley, or if no alley, a 12' width max side driveway to detached garage to the rear of the principal structure | Alley Only | Alley Only | Alley or rear loaded | Alley or Side/Rear loaded public street |
| Garage Type | — | — | — | — | Attached garage, max one car per Dwelling Unit |
Table 3.12 Urban Residential Detached House Standards#
| Dimensions | Urban Residential House | Dimensions | Accessory Dwelling Unit | Detached Garage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum building height | 30 | Total Size | 850 sq. ft. max living area | 850 sq. ft. max |
| Lot Size | 2,500 sq. ft | Lot Size: | 4,000 sq. ft. required | 3,000 sq. ft. max |
| Side Wall Height, for Pitched Roof, within 15' Side Street (max) | 25' | Max Height: | 25' | 17' (1 story) unless combined with ADU |
| Minimum lot width: | 25' | Side/Corner Side Setback: | 10' for two stories | 5' |
| Front Yard (build to line): | 10' | Rear Setback | 5'-8' | 5' |
| Rear yard with rear loaded garage | 5-8' | Location: | Rear 35% of lot only | At least 3' behind primary structure. |
| Side: | 5' | Vehicle Access | Alley only |
Table 3.13 Urban Residential Paired Home/Duplex Standards#
| Dimensions | Paired Home/Duplex | Dimensions | Detached Garage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum building height | 30 | Total Size | 850 sq. ft. max |
| Lot Size | 2,000 sq. ft. | Lot Size | 3,000 sq. ft. max |
| Side Wall Height, for Pitched Roof, within 15' Side Street (max) | 25' | Max Height | 17' (1 story) |
| Minimum lot width | 20' ① | Side/Corner Side Setback | 0' (maintenance easement required for garages with a setback of 3' or less) |
| Front Yard (build to line) | 10' | Rear Setback | 5' |
| Rear yard with rear loaded garage | 5–8' | Location | At least 3' behind primary structure |
| Side | 0' attached; 5' lot line | Vehicle Access | Alley only |
| Corner Side | 10' | Vehicle Access/Garage | Alley only |
| Pedestrian Access | Entry feature such as porch or stoop to primary street. |
Table 3.14 Urban Residential Townhouse/Row House Standards#
| Dimensions | Townhouse | Dimensions | Detached Garage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum building height | 30 | Total Size | 850 sq. ft. max |
| Lot Size Minimum for all attached buildings | 8,000 sq. ft. | Lot Size | 3,000 sq. ft. max |
| Lot Size Individual lot/unit | 1,600 sq. ft. | Max Height | 17' (1 story) |
| Side Wall Stepback Height (end units abutting public street) | 24' Max; or 2 stories | Side/Corner Side Setback | 5' |
| Minimum lot width | 16' | Rear Setback | 5' |
| Front Yard (build to line) | 8' | Location | Entirely behind primary structure |
| Rear yard with rear loaded garage | 5–8' | Vehicle Access | Alley only |
| Side | 0' attached; 5' side lot line | Side Setback entire site and for interior abutting townhomes | 20' |
| Corner Side | 10' | Vehicle Access/Garage | Alley only |
| Pedestrian Access | Entry feature such as porch or stoop to primary street. |
Table 3.15 Urban Residential Garden Court Homes Standards#
| Dimensions | Garden Court Homes | Dimensions | Detached Garage Structure Common |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum building height | 35 | Garage Type | Attached garage, one car per Dwelling Unit |
| Lot Size Minimum for all attached buildings | 12,000 sq. ft. | Max Height | 17' (1 story) |
| Garden Court (street facing) width | 40 | Side/Corner Side Setback (entire garage) | 10 |
| Garden Court Depth | 40 | Rear Setback | 10 |
| Side Wall Stepback Height (end units abutting public street) | 24' Max; or 2 stories | Location | Entirely behind garden court homes |
| Minimum site lot width | 100' | Vehicle Access | Alley or rear loaded public street |
| Rear Yard | 10 | Side Setback | 7.5 |
| Side Setback entire site and for interior abutting townhomes | 10 | Vehicle Access/Garage | Alley or rear loaded street only |
| Pedestrian Access | Entry feature such as porch/stoop fronting onto garden court |
Table 3.16 Urban Residential Apartments/Condos Standards#
| Dimensions | Apartment/Condo | Dimensions | Detached Garage Structure Common |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum building height | 40 (see height transition) | Garage Type | Attached garage, one car per Dwelling Unit |
| Lot Size Minimum for all attached buildings | 8,000 sq. ft. | Max Height | 17' (1 story) |
| Lot width | 50 | Side/Corner Side Setback (entire garage) | 10 |
| Front Setback/Build to Line Min/Max | 60% 10' Min; 20' max. | Rear Setback | 10 |
| Side Wall Stepback Height (end units abutting public street) | 24' Max; or 2 stories | Location | Entirely behind Apartments/Condos |
| Side Setback | 7.5' | Vehicle Access | Alley or side or rear loaded public street |
| Side Setback entire site and for interior abutting apartments/condo buildings | 10' | Rear Yard | 10' alley; 20' no alley |
| Parking | No surface parking between primary street or side street | Vehicle Access/Garage | Alley or rear loaded street only |
| Pedestrian Access | Entry feature such as porch/stoop fronting onto garden court |
Table 3.17 Urban Commercial Standards#
| Dimensions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (Table content not provided in source text) |
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Maximum Building Height | 40' for mixed-use buildings; 30' for commercial-only buildings |
| Lot Size Minimum (all attached buildings) | 3,000 sq. ft |
| Lot Width | 24' |
| Front Setback / Build-to Line Min/Max | 75% to 0'; 10' max (courtyard only) |
| Side Wall Stepback Height (end units abutting public street) | 24' max; or 2 stories |
| Side Setback | 7.5' |
| Side Setback (entire site and for interior abutting buildings) | 10' |
| Rear Yard | 10' with alley; 20' without alley |
| Parking | No surface parking between primary street or side street |
| Vehicle Access / Garage | Alley or rear-loaded street only; no drive-thrus |
| Pedestrian Access | Entry Feature |
| Glazing / Transparency | 60% primary street; 25% side facing street |
| Design Standards | See Section 30-3-114, 3, A |
(Ord. No. 1252, § 1(Exh.), 9-25-2018; Ord. No. 1276, § 1(Exh.), 10-8-2019; Ord. No. 1280, § 1(Exh. B), 1-28-2020; Ord. No. 1299, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2021; Ord. No. 1322, § 1(Exh. A), 9-26-2023; Ord. No. 1326, § 1(Exh. A), 11-28-2023; Ord. No. 1329, § 1(Att.), 12-12-2023; Ord. No. 1333, § 2(Exh. B), 1-23-2024; Ord. No. 1342, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 1343, § 1(Att. A), 9-10-2024; Ord. No. 1353, § 1(Exh. A), 4-22-2025)