Municipality · Colorado

Blue River

The ordinance has been retrieved, read and turned into structured rules.
8
Districts
38
Extracted rules
220
Standards
1
Chapters read

Zoning districts

8 districts, grouped by category.

General provisions

30 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.

Accessory Improvements (Mobile, Temporary, or Impermanent)

Where mobile, impermanent, or temporary and not affixed to a foundation... fire pit, outdoor fireplace, outdoor cooking facilities, chimenea, playground equipment are permitted.

Article 11, Sec. 16B-11-102 standards

Intersection visibility shall be unobstructed for a minimum of one hundred (100) feet (measured center line to center line).

Article 12, Sec. 16B-13-204 standards

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...

Article 13, Sec. 16B-13-20 and 16B-13-302 standards

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...

Article 15, Sec. 16B-15-903 standards

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.

Article 16B, Sections 16B-7-60 through 16B-7-13028 standards

All lots shall provide for a designated area available for the minimum number of parking spaces as required by this Section.

Article 4, Sec. 16-4-10 through 16-4-407 standards

A nonconforming use may continue so long as it remains otherwise lawful and does not constitute a public nuisance, subject to the following provisions...

Article 4, Sec. 16-4-50 and 16-4-607 standards

A nonconforming lot may be used ... existing dwelling ... shall not be enlarged ... nonconforming sign may continue ... shall not be relocated ...

Article 5, Sec. 16-5-20 and 16-5-3010 standards

Marijuana Establishments ... are prohibited. ... no more than six (6) marijuana plants ... within a single-family dwelling ... not exceeding one hundred fifty (150) square feet ...

Article 9, Sec. 16B-9-408 standards

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.

Sec. 16-1-1401 standards

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...

Sec. 16A-17-103 standards

Each dwelling unit shall be used as residence by one family. Short-term rentals require license. Unlawful to divide dwelling unit.

Sec. 16A-18-10

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.

Sec. 16A-19-10 through 16A-19-3010 standards

Home occupation shall occupy no more than 25% of main floor area, no non-resident employees, no exterior signs, no outside storage, etc.

Sec. 16A-21-10 through 16A-21-301 standards

A Family Child Care Home is authorized by state law as an accessory use to an existing residential dwelling unit subject to state licensing.

Sec. 16B-13-404 standards

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.

Sec. 16B-15-1101 standards

All building footprints, setback lines, and driveways, storage and lay-down areas shall be staked in the field.

Sec. 16B-15-1201 standards

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.

Sec. 16B-2-205 standards

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...

Sec. 16B-3-107 standards

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.