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ORDINANCE NO.29-71
AN ORDINANCE AHENDING SECTIONS 12.2-2,
12.6-D-1,12.7-1 AND 12.12-1 (2)OF THE
MGNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESThS PARK,
COLORADO,RELATING TO ZONING AND UNIT
DEVELOPNENTS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN
OF ESTES PARK,COLORADO:
Section 1.That Section 12.2-2 of the Municipal
Code of the Town of Estes Park,Colorado,is amended by
adding thereto the following:
12.2-2 Specific 1Tords and Terms.
Unit Development:A unit development is a project
located on at least three acres of land,including common
open space for the mutual benefit of the entire tract,and
is designed to provide variety and diversity through the
variance of normal zoning and subdivision standards so that
maximum long range benefits can be gained and the unique
features of the development or site preserved and enhanced,
while still being in harmony with the surrounding neighbor
hood.
Common Open Space:The area of a unit development
1ci for common use and enjoyment by the residents of
the unit development including walkways,but not including
off-street parking areas,streets or driveways.
Section 2.That Section l2.6-D-l of the Municipal
Code of the Town of Estes Park,Colorado,is amended by
adding thereto the following:
l2.6-D-l Use Restrictions.
9.Uses permitted by special review.
Unit Development
Section 3.That Section 12.7-1 of the Municipal
Code of the Town of Estes Park,Colorado,is amended by
adding thereto the following:
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12.7-1 Use Restrictions.
6.Uses permitted by special review.
Unit Development
Section L.That Section 12.12-1 (2)of the Municipal
Code of the Town of Estes Park,Colorado,is amended by
adding thereto the following:
12.12-1 (2)Uses Permitted by Special Review.
B.Special Considerations.
(1)Unit Developments.Unit developments
as defined in Section 12.2 may be
located in R-l end R—2 Districts.
Where buildings are located in a unit
development,the minimum area of a lot,
minimum width of a lot and yard require
ments may be varied as specified on the
recorded unit development plan,provided
the required yard requirements of the
district shall apply on the boundaries
of a unit development wherever it is
adjacent to or across the street from a
residential area having normal setbacks
as required by the Zoning District.
In addition,the unit development shall
be subject to the following special
conditions.
(a)The proposed unit development shall
include an area of not less than
three acres.
(b)The tract,parcel or lot of land
involved shall be either in one
ownership or the subject of an
application filed jointly by the
owners of all the property to be
included.
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(c)Residential densities shall not
exceed the following:
R—l Residence District —three
dwelling units per acre.
R-2 Residence District -thirteen
dwelling units per acre.
(d)Common open space shall not be
less than 30 per cent of the total
area.
(e)Areas and facilities of joint use
shall be retained in title by the
developers,or deeded to an
organization composed of the owners
of the development in order that
mutually owned property may be
properly controlled and maintained.
(f)Following approval by the Board of
Trustees,and before a building
permit is issued,the unit develop
ment plan shall be filed with the
Town Clerk.
(g)A unit development plan may be
amended by the addition of adjacent
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land (which may be less than two
acres in size)or the original
design may be amended,provided all
procedures followed are the same as
those required for initial approval
and provided the basic concept of
the plan is preserved.
(h)A minimum of two off-street parking
spaces shall be provided for each
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dwelling unit.A garage,car port
or a driveway shall be considered
as two off-street parking spaces;
provided they,or any two of them,
areof sufficient size to permit the
parking of two vehicles therein or
thereon.
fi)All unit developments shall be
served by a public or private
sanitary sewer system which has
been approved by the Town,the
Larimer County Health Department,
and The Park Sanitation District
when the property is served by
said District.
Section .The Board of Trustees herewith finds,
determines and designates that this ordinance is necessary
for the immediate preservation of the public peace,health
and safety for the regulation of zoning affects the public
peace,health and safety,and whereas in the opinion of the
Board of Trustees an emergency exists,this ordinance shall
take effect and be in force five ()days after its final
passage,adoption and publication.
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Mayor
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