Blue River
Zoning districts
8 districts, grouped by category.
Residential
4Planned Residential
Single Family Residential District
- Min lot
- 10,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 25 ft
- Permitted uses
- 13
Single-Family Residential Preservation
Transition District
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 25 ft
- Permitted uses
- 5
Other
2General provisions
30 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
Where mobile, impermanent, or temporary and not affixed to a foundation... fire pit, outdoor fireplace, outdoor cooking facilities, chimenea, playground equipment are permitted.
Intersection visibility shall be unobstructed for a minimum of one hundred (100) feet (measured center line to center line).
A grading and excavation permit must be obtained prior to any person undertaking any earth-disturbing activity... if the area of the activity is: (a) More than four hundred (400) square feet of surface area; (b) An excavation or placement of earth greater than three (3) feet in height or depth from original ground levels...
The area of any lot which is located within a delineated wetland shall be prohibited from development or improvement unless the proposed development or improvement is expressly authorized and permitted by the state or federal regulatory agency...
Construction Activities shall be limited to the following hours of operation: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday/Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
All lots shall provide for a designated area available for the minimum number of parking spaces as required by this Section.
A nonconforming use may continue so long as it remains otherwise lawful and does not constitute a public nuisance, subject to the following provisions...
A nonconforming lot may be used ... existing dwelling ... shall not be enlarged ... nonconforming sign may continue ... shall not be relocated ...
Marijuana Establishments ... are prohibited. ... no more than six (6) marijuana plants ... within a single-family dwelling ... not exceeding one hundred fifty (150) square feet ...
All outdoor luminaires shall be fully shielded so that the light produced by the luminaire does not trespass beyond the property lines of the light source.
When a subdivision or commercial or industrial activity is proposed which will cover five (5) or more acres of land, the Town shall send notice to the Colorado Land Use Commission, the state geologist and the Summit County Board of County Commissioners...
Each dwelling unit shall be used as residence by one family. Short-term rentals require license. Unlawful to divide dwelling unit.
A group home is a principally permitted use of a residential dwelling unit in accordance with state and federal law. No permit or Town approval is required.
Home occupation shall occupy no more than 25% of main floor area, no non-resident employees, no exterior signs, no outside storage, etc.
A Family Child Care Home is authorized by state law as an accessory use to an existing residential dwelling unit subject to state licensing.
All development and improvement shall conform to the requirements of Article V, Chapter 7 of the Blue River Municipal Code. ... Cedar Shake roofing may only be used if treated with a commercially recognized and pressure impregnated fire retardant intended for such purpose.
All building footprints, setback lines, and driveways, storage and lay-down areas shall be staked in the field.
At least one 10-pound ABC-rated dry chemical fire extinguisher shall be present and available in a conspicuous place on the Construction Site at all times.
Double frontage lots are prohibited except where the lot has a depth of not less than one hundred and thirty (130) feet and one of the following circumstances exist...
Public easements sufficient to provide reasonable service facilities for public utilities... shall meet the following minimum standards: ... at least fifteen (15) feet...
Source documents
The chapters of the adopted code that were retrieved, read and extracted from. Everything above traces back to one of these.
- Blue River Zoning Ordinance (PDF)559.7K charsRead →