HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Joint Town Board & Estes Valley Planning Commission Study Session 2009-11-24*Revised11/19/09JOINTSTUDYSESSIONTOWNBOARD&ESTESVALLEYPLANNINGCOMMISSIONTuesday,November24,20095:00p.m.Room20112021203170MacGregorAve.AGENDA1.PrioritizeDevelopmentCodeChanges.*2.WindTurbines3.VacationHomes&Bed&Breakfast-CodeChange.4.AccessoryKitchen-CodeChange.5.Miscellaneous.NOTE:TheTownBoardreservesthetighttoconsiderotherappropriateitemsnotavailableatthetimetheagendawasprepared.
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•CommunityDevelopmentMemoTo:MayorPinkhamandTownTrusteesEstesValleyPlanningCommissionFromBobJosephCC:JacquieHalburntDate:November19,2009Re:Nov.24thJointStudySessionTheTownBoardandthePlanningCommissionwillbemeetinginthisjointstudysessiontodiscussthefollowingitems:1.PrioritizeDevelopmentCodeChanges.2.WindTurbineRegulations3.VacationHomes&Bed&Breakfast-CodeChange.4.AccessoryKitchen-CodeChange.TheTownBoardhasseenthePlanningCommissionerstankingofthecodechangeprioritiesandthePlanningCommissionwantstoknowwhattheTownBoardseesasthehighestpriorityitemstoworkoninthenearterm.ThePlanningCommissionhasproducedaproposalforwindturbineregulation(seeattached)andwillbeactingonthisdraftattheirDecembermeeting.IftheTownBoardwouldliketoseeanychangesthiswillbeagoodopportunitytodiscussthem.ThePlanningCommissionhasforwardedrecommendedcoderevisionsonVacationHomesandAccessoryKitchenstotheTownBoardforafirstreadingattheDec.&’TownBoardmeetingandthisstudysessionwillprovideanopportunitytoheardirectlyfromthePlanningCommissioner’stheirviewoftheserevisions.
TOWN BOARD RANKING PC CODE
CHANGE PRIORITIES 5 —An immediate need exists to change the code
4 —A near term need exists to change the code in the next 1 year
3 —A long term need exists to change the code in the next 2 years
DISCUSSION ITEM
2 —A future need exists to change the code in the next 3-5 years
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Priority 1 —A need does not exist to change the code
Enforcement of current Development Code 4
Wind Turbines 3
Vacation-home rentals and Bed &Breakfasts 3
Accessory Dwelling Units/Kitchens 3
Planned Unit Development (PUD)Provisions,especially
Downtown
RM—Multi-family Residential and A—Accommodations Standards
(replace existing kitchen based density formulas with a Floor 3
Adopt solar panel regulations 3
Clarify containment provisions in the CD Downtown districts
(tour operators and bike rentals)3
Expire Development Plan approvals (code currently is silent to
expiration of development plan approvals)2
Fix Appendix D (reconcile Town and County road standards)2
Private Schools (code is silent,produce new development
standards)2
Limit site disturbance on old lots (delete exception to site
disturbance stds for lots platted prior to 2002,limit cuts and fills 2
A-i —Accommodations density formulas (clarify definition of
unit)2
Wildlife and Open Space 2
Inclusionary Zoning (affordable housing quotas)2
Revision of Comprehensive Plan 2
Commecial/Residential Interface Zoning (trouble spots)2
WindTurbinesEstesParkCommunityDevelopmentDepartmentMunicipalBuilding,170MacGregorAvenue______PCBox1200___________EstesPark,CC80517Phone:970-577-3721Fax:970-586-0249www.estesnet.comDATE:EstesValleyPlanningCommission-•November12,2009:Initialdiscussion,setparameters•November17,2009TownBoard—•December8,2009BoardofCountyCommissioners—•March8,2010(tentative)REQUEST:ToadoptregulationspertainingtoSmallWindEnergyConversionSystems(commonlyreferredtoas“smallwindturbines”)STAFFCONTACT:BobJosephPURPOSEANDINTENT:ThepurposeofthisproposedamendmentistoestablishuseanddevelopmentregulationsforSmallWindEnergyConversionSystems(SWECS)withintheEstesValley.FORMAUING:1)Existingtextinblackfont.2)Proposedtextinblueunderlinedtext.3)Texttoberemovedinredctrikethrough.§5.2ACCESSORYUSES(INCLUDINGHOMEOCCUPATIONS)ANDACCESSORYSTRUCTURESA.GeneralStandards.[NoChanges]B.AccessoryUseslStructuresPermittedintheResidentialZoningDistricts.
1.TableofPermittedAccessoryUsesandStructures.Table5-IAccessoryUsesandStructuresPermiftedintheResidentialZoningDistrictsResidentialZoningDistrict“Yes”=Permitted“No”=NotPermittedAdditionalAccessoryUseRE-IREE-IERR-1R-2RMRequirementsSmallWindEnergyYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes5.2.B.2hConversionSystems2.AdditionalRequirementsforSpecificAccessoryUses/StwcturesPermittedintheResidentialZoningDistricts.h.SmallWindEnergyConversionSystems(SWECS,or“system”).(1)Height.HeightshallbemeasuredtothehighestpointoftheSWECSstructuremovingorfixed,whicheverisgreatest,andshallnotexceedthirty(30)feet.(2)SetbacksfromPropertyLines.Setbacksfrompropertylinesshallbefivetimesthestructureheight.Forexample:atwenty(20)foottallsystemshallhaveaminimumsetbackof100-feetfromthenearestpropertyline;athirty(30)foottallsystemshallhaveaminimumsetbackof150-feetfromthenearestpropertyline.(3)RidgelineProtectionAreas.SWECSshallnotbepermittedonlanddesignatedasaridgelineprotectionarea.Ifthesitecontainsanidentifiedridgelineprotectionarea,theApplicantmay.bysite-specificanalysis,demonstratethatthelocationoftheproposedsystemisnotvisiblefromoff-site;thisshallreguiredevelopmentplanreviewandapprovaloftheEstesValleyPlanningCommission.Suchdevelopmentplanapplicationshallincludeavisualanalysis,includingphotographicsimulations,fromviewpointsasdeterminedbyStaff,toverifythesystemisnotvisiblefromoff-site.(4)Noise.AllsystemsoutsidetheTownlimitsoftheTownofEstesParkshallcomplywiththenoisestandardsfoundinLarimerCountyOrdinance97-03(asamended).AllsystemslocatedwithintheTownofEstesParkshallcomplywiththenoisestandardsfoundintheMunicipalCodeoftheTownofEstesPark.(5)ShadowFlicker.Systemsshallbedesignedandsitedinsuchamannertominimizeshadowflickeronroadwaysandonresidenceslocatedoffthepropertyonwhichthewindmachineisconstructed.(6)LightingProhibited.Lighting,graphics,signsandotherdecorationareprohibited.
(7)OperatingCondition.Allsystemsshallbekeptinsafeoperatingcondition.Inoperativesystems,orsystemsfoundtobeunsafebyanofficialoftheTownofEstesParkLightandPowerDepartment,ortheProtectiveInspectionDivisionsoftheTownofEstesParkorLarimerCounty,shallberepairedwithinthree(3)monthsofbecominginoperativeorunsafe,orbesubseguentlyentirelyremovedbytheowner,attheownersexpense,withinsix(6)monthsofbecominginoperativeorunsafe.litheinstallationceasestofunctionasintendedanddesignedbythemanufactureritshallbedeemedinoperative.(8)GroundClearance.Theminimumdistancebetweenthegroundandanybladesormovingpartsutilizedonasystemshallbeten(10)feetasmeasuredatthelowestpointofthesweptarea.(9)BladeSpeed.Systemsshallbeeguippedwithbothmanualandautomaticcontrolstolimittherotationatspeedofthebladewithinthedesignlimitsoftherotor.(10)SafetyStandards.SWECSshallmeetorexceedcurrentpublishedsafetystandardsasissuedbytheInternationalElectrotechnicalCommittee(IEC),InternationalStandardsOrganization(ISO),andInternationalEngergyAgency(tEA).(11)PermitRequired.AbuildingpermitshallbereguiredfortheinstallationofallSmallWindEnergyConversionSystems.(12)LimitonNumber.Thereshallnotbemorethanone(1)systemonalot.(13)Micro-Wind.Systemswithasweptareaoffive(5)sguarefeetorlessshallbeexemptfromtheregulationssetforthinthissection,butshallnotbeexemptfromsetback,height,orothergeneraldevelopmentstandardssetforthintheEstesValleyDevelopmentCode.C.AccessoryUsesandStructuresPermittedintheNonresidentialZoningDistricts.1.TableofAccessoryUsesandStructuresPermittedintheNonresidentialZoningDistricts.Table5-2AccessoryUsesPermittedintheNonresidentialZoningDistricts
0D.GeneralDimensionalandOperationalRequirements.Thefollowingstandardsshallapplytoallaccessoryusesandstructuresinallzoningdistricts,exceptfor:(1)Satelliteantennadishesaccessorytoresidentialusesthatareone(1)meterorlessindiameter;and(2)Satelliteantennadishesaccessorytononresidentialusesthataretwo(2)metersorlessindiameter.(Ord.15-03#1)1.TimeofEstablishment.Noaccessoryuseshallbeestablishedandnoaccessorystructuresshallbeallowedonthesubjectparceluntilafterallrequiredpermitsandapprovalsfortheprincipaluseoractivityhavebeenobtained.(Ord.15-03#1)2.Setbacks.Noaccessoryuse,structureoractivity,exceptforpermittedfencesorwallsshallbelocatedortakeplacewithinarequiredsetback.Onresidentiallotsoflessthanone(1)acreallaccessorybuildings,excludingdetachedgarages,shallbelocatednoclosettothefrontpropertylinethantheresidentialdwelling.SmallWindEnergyConversionSystemsshallbesubjecttosetbackrequirementssetforthinSections5.2.B.(Ord.15-03#1)3.SetbacksfromEasements.Noaccessorystructureshallbelocatedwithinanyplattedorrecordedeasementoroveranyknownutility.(Ord.15-03#1)4.MaximumBuildingorStructureSizeforNonresidentialUses.[NoChanges]5.MaximumCumulativeGrossFloorAreaAllowedforallAccessoryUsesinAccessoryBuildings,AccessoryStructuresand/orPrincipalBuildingsforResidentialUses.[NoChanges]6.MaximumNumberofFreestandingAccessoryBuildingsandStructures,IncludingDetachedGarages,PerSingle-FamilyResidentialLot.Nomorethanone(1)accessorybuildingorstructurelessthanorequaltoonehundredtwenty(120)squarefeetandnomorethantwo(2)accessorybuildingsorstructuresgreaterthanonehundredtwenty(120)squarefeetshallbeallowedonalotoftwo-and-a-half(2.5)acresorless.SmallWindEnergyConversionSystemsand“micro-wind”systemsshallbeexemttfromthislimitation.7.BuildingorStructureHeight.Theheightlimitationssetforthintheunderlyingzoningdistrictsshallapplytoallaccessorybuildingsandstructureslocatedtherein.(Ord.15-03#1)8.DwellingUnitProhibited.[NoChangesJ9.Operations.Accessorystructures,buildingsandusesshallbeconstructed,maintainedandconductedtoavoidproductionofnoise,vibration,concussion,dust,dirt,smoke,odors,noxiousgases,flyash,heatorglarefromartificialilluminationorfromreflectionofnaturallight.10.LimitsonMobileHomes/RVs.[NoChanges]0
Chapter13-DefinitionsSection13.3xxx.SmallWindEnergyConversionSystem(SWECS).Awindenerayconversionsystemconsistingofawindturbine,atower,andassociatedcontrolandconversionelectronics,whichhasaratedcapacityofnotmorethan25kWandwhichisintendedtoprimarilyreduceon-siteconsumptionofutiliWpower.Suchsystemsareaccessorytotheprincipaluseorstructureonalot.
AmendmentstotheEstesValleyDevelopmentCodeVacationHomes&B&BsEstesParkCommunityDevelopmentDepartmentTownHall,170MacGregorAvenueP0Box1200EstesPark,CO80517Phone:970-577-3721Fax:970-586-0249www.estesnet.comTOWNBOARMEETINGDATE:December8,2009TITLE:AmendmentstotheEstesValleyDevelopmentCodeREQUEST:TomakeanumberofchangesandcorrectionstotheadoptedEstesValleyDevelopmentCoderelatingtoshort-termrentals,suchasbedandbreakfastinnsandvacationhomes.LOCATION:EstesValley,inclusiveoftheTownofEstesPark.APPLICANT:EstesValleyPlanningCommissionSTAFFCONTACT:BobJosephandAlisonChilcoftAPPLICABLELANDUSECODE:EstesValleyDevelopmentCodePROJECTDESCRIPTIONIBACKGROUND:StaffhaspreparedCoderevisionstoaddressconcernsexpressedbyresidentsabouttheimpactsofshort-termrentals,suchasvacationhomesandbedandbreakfastinns,inresidentialneighborhoods.Ifapproved,correspondingrevisionswillneedtobemadetotheMunicipalCode.TheseproposedMunicipalCoderevisionshavebeenincludedforinformationalpurposesanddonotrequireactiononthepartoftheEstesValleyPlanningCommission.Revisionstovacationhomeregulations,includingrevisionstothedefinitionofaccommodationuse,guestroom,guestquarter,householdliving,andnightlyrentalinEVDCChapter13,andrevisionstodistinguishbetweenB&Bsandvacationhomeusesandthedistrictsinwhichtheseusesatepermitted.ORGANIZATION:1.Texttobereplaceddelineatedwithstrikethrough(abcdofghijklmnopqrctuvw2.Newtextdelineatedwithunderline(abcdefchiikmnopcirstuvwxyz).3.Revisionshavebeenorganizedsequentiallybychapterandsection.4.RevisionsmadesincetheAugust11,2009TownBoardstudysessionarehighlightedinyellow.0RevisionDate:October28,20091
ITEM1:SHORT-TERMRENTALS:BEDANDBREAKFASTINNSANDVACATIONHOMESSection4.3ResidentialZoniniDistrictsB.Table4-1:PermittedUses:ResidentialZoningDistricts.AdditionalRegulationsUseClassificationSpecificUse“S”PermittedbySpecialReview(ApplyinAUDistrictsUnless“—“=ProhibitedOtherwiseRE-IREE-1ERR-lR-2fEMStated)ACCOMMODATIONUSESLow-IntensityedandBreakfast——————P§5.1.3AccommodationsVacationHomePPPPPPP5.l.BSection4.4NonresidentialZoningDistrictsB.Table4-4:PermittedUses:NonresidentialZoningDistricts.Low-intensityAccommodadonsBedandbreakfastinnsNightlyRentalsVacationHome§5.1.B.InCD,suchuseshallnotbelocatedonthegroundfloorofabuildingfrontingonElkhomAvenue5.1.BInCD,suchuseshallnotbelocatedonthegroundfloorofabuildingfrontingonElkhomAvenue—.4ermanillongtermnight4rentalsallowedaaprincipalueinarezidentialdwellincunitSeealsoTable52whichaflpy,’5nightlyrentalzazanaoceazoDuotoadwellingunitintheAIandCDzoningditrictNonresidentialZoningDistricts“P”=PermittedbyRight“S”=PermittedbySpecialReviewUse=ProhibitedAdditionalRegulations(ApplyClassificinAllDistrictsUnlessOtherwiseationSpecificuseAA-iCDCO0CIII-IStated)ACCOMMODATIONUSESPPPInCD,suchuseshallnotbeHotel,Small—————locatedonthegroundfloorofabuildingfrontingonElkhomAvenuePPRevisionDate:October28,20092
ResortCDlodge/cabins—————§5.1.PintensitySection5.1SpecificUseStandardsB.BedandBreakfastInnandVacationHome.Allbedandbreakfasturnusesshallbesubjecttothefollownstandards:1.Structuresshallnotbealteredinawaythatchangestheirgeneralresidentialappearance.2.Iffour(1)ormoreoffskeetparldngspacesareprovidedpursuantto§7.11,visualscreeningfromadjacentresidentialusesshallberequired.3.Otherthanregisteredguests,nomealsshallbese’edtothegeneralpublic.Nocookingorkitchenfacilitiesshallbeallowedintheucstrooms.Allbedandbreakfastinnsandvacationhomesshallbesubjecttothefollowing(see5.1.B.2and5.1.B.3foradditionalregulations):a.AnnualOperatingPermit.(1)Allbedandbreakfastinnsandvacationhomesshallobtainanoperating()permitonanannualbasis.IfthepropertyislocatedwithinTownlimits,thebusinesslicenseshallbeconsideredthepermit.IfthepropertyiswithintheunincorporatedEstesValley,apermitshallbeobtainedfromtheTownofEstesParkCommunityDevelopmentDepartmentTownClerk’sOffice.(2)ThepermitshalldesignatealocalresidentorpropertymanageroftheEstesValleywhocanbecontactedandisavailabletwenty-four(24)hoursperday,withregardtoanyviolationoftheprovisionsofthisSection.Thepersonsetforthontheapplicationshallbetheagentoftheownerforallpurposeswithregardtotheoperationofthebedandbreakfastinnorvacationhome.(3)StateSalesTaxLicense.Aconditionofissuanceoftheannualoperatingpermitshallbeproofofacurrentsalestaxlicense.b.StateSalesTaxLicense.Allbedandbreakfastinnsandvacationhomesshallobtainastatesalestaxlicense.c.EstesParkMunicipalCode.PropertieslocatedwithintheTownofEstesParkshallcomplywithalltheconditionsandrequirementssetforthintheTownofEstesParkMunicipalCode,Chapter5.20.0RevisionDate:October28,20093
d.ResidentialCharacter.Bedandbreakfastinnsandvacationhomesshallnotbedesignedoroperatedinamannerthatisoutofcharacterwithresidentialuseofadwellingunitbyonehousehold.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,thefollowing:(I)ExceptintheCDdistrict,designshallbecompatible.intermsofbuildingscale,mass,andcharacter,withlow-intensity,low-scaleresidentialuse.(2)Guestroomsshallbeintegratedwithinthebedandbreakfastinnorvacationhome.(3)Kitchenfacilitiesshallbelimitedtobeconsistentwithsingle-familyresidentialuse.Nokitchenfacilitiesorcookingshallbeallowedintheguestrooms.(4)Accessorybuildingsshallnotbeusedforamenitiesbeyondagazeboorsimilaroutdoorroom.(5)Nochangesintheexteriorappearanceshallbeallowedtoaccommodateeachbedandbreakfastinnorvacationhome,exceptthatone(1)wall-mountedidentificationsignnolargerthanfour(4)squarefeetinareashallbepermitted.(6)Vehiculartrafficandnoiselevelsshallnotbeoutofcharacterwithresidentialuse.e.Parking.(1)MinimumRequiredParking.ExceptintheCDDowntownCommercialzoningdistrict,thenumberofparkingspacesavailabletoadwellingunithousingabedandbreakfastinnoravacationhomeshallnotbereducedtolessthantwo(2).(2)MaximumAllowedParking.Nomorethanthree(3)vehiclesshallbeparkedoutsideatanyone(1)time.Vehiclesenclosedwithinagaragedonotcounttowardsthismaximum.On-streetparkingshallbeprohibited.Referto5.2.B.2.f,whichmayfurtherlimitthenumberofvehiclespermittedonsite.1.EmployeeHousingUnits.Employeehousingunitsshallnotberented,leasedorfurnishedfortenanciesoflessthanthirty(30)days.(See5.2.C.2.a).g.AttainableHousingUnits.Attainablehousingunitsshallnotberented,leasedorfurnishedfortenanciesoflessthanthirty(30)days.(SeeU1.4.E).RevisionDate:October28,20094
h.AccessoryDwellingUnits.Bedandbreakfastlimsandvacationhomesshallnotbepermittedonresidentiallotscontaininganaccessorydwelling.(Seealso5.2.B.2.awhichprohibitsrentalofaccessorydwellingunitsregardlessofthelengthoftenancy).i.CDDistrict.IntheCDDowntownCommercialzoningdistrict,suchuseshallnotbelocatedonthegroundfloorofabuildingfrontingonElkhornAvenue.j.Density.Onlyonevacationhomeorbedandbreakfastinnshallbepermittedperresidentialdwellingunit.2.Allbedandbreakfastinnsshallalsobesubiecttothefollowing:a.Occupancy.(1)MaximumOccupancy.Nomorethaneight(8)guestsshalloccupyabedandbreakfastinnatanyonetime.Thismaximumallowableoccupancyshallbefurtherlimitedbyamaximumoftwo(2)guestsperbedroomplustwoguests.Thisianotintendedtoeatabliohmaximumoccupancyilmitoforindividualroomowithinabedandbreakfastinn.Forexample,threeindividualocouldbeaccommodatedinonebedroomandoneindividualinanother.(2)NumberofParties.BedandBreakfastInns.Bedandbreakfastinnsmayberented,leasedorfurnishedtoone(1)ormoreparties.b.HomeOccupations.Homeoccupationsmaybeoperatedonthesiteofabedandbreakfastinn.Bedandbreakfastinnsmayalsoofferlimitedancillaryservicestoguests,suchasperformingsmallweddingsorofferingclasses/workshopstoguests,providedtheyareincharacterwithresidentialuse.c.Housekeeping$erviees.Bedandbreakfastinnsshallbepermittedtuaiiyhouoekccpinguervicuu10gueoto.d.MealService.Bedandbreakfastinnsmayprovidemealsservicetoregisteredguests;however,mealsshallnotbeprovidedtothegeneralpublic.3.Allvacationhomesshallalsobesubjecttothefollowing:a.Occupancy.(1)MaximumOccupancy.Nomorethaneight(8)individualsshalloccupyavacationhomeatanyonetime.Thismaximumallowableoccupancyshallbefurtherlimitedbyamaximumoftwo(2)individualsperbedroomplustwoindividuals.ThioionotintendedtoeotabliohmaximumoccupanyRevisionDate:October28,20095
limiteforindividualroomiwithinabedandbroakfaatinn.forexample,threeindividualDcouldbeaccommodatedinonebedroomandoneindividuniinnnnther(2)NumberofParties.Vacationhomesshallberented,leasedorfurnishedtonomorethanone(1)party,occupyingthevacationhomeasasinglegroup.One(I)partyahaltconlifJtofrelatedandJornonrelatedindividi.w1occupyingthevacationhometicaoup,forexample,afamilyorgroupofffiendovacationingtogetheroragroupofbuaincocaaoooiatec.Ownersofthevacationhomeshallnotbepermittedtooccupythevacationhomewhileapartyispresent.b.HomeOccupations.Homeoccupationsshallnotbeoperatedonthesiteofavacationhome,norshallvacationhomesofferancillaryservicestoguests.(See5.2.B.2.d).c.HoucokeepingServieec.Vacationhomeaohallbepermittedtoprovidehomingoen’iccoonlyatthebeginningandendofapartv’ootay.d.MealService.Vacationborneohaulnotprovidemealoei-vicetoregioteredgueotoorthegeneralpublic.Section5.2.B.1AccessoryUses/StructuresPermittedintheResidentialZoningDistricts.Table5-1:AccessoryUsesandStructuresPermittedintheResidentialZoningDistrictsResidentialZoningDistrict“Yes”=Permitted“No”=NotPermittedAdditionalAccessoryUseRE-iREE-iERR-iR-2RMRequirementsNightlyRentalsYesYe&Ye&esses&§5.2.B.2.gVacationHome5J.BSection5.2.B.2AdditionalRequirementsforSpecificAccessoryUses/StructuresPermittedintheResidentialZoningDistrictsd.HomeOccupations.(4)Operational:.flclHomeoccupationsshallbeprohibitedonthesiteofavacationhomeand/oraccessorydwellingunit.(See5.l.Band§5.2.B.2.a).e.Rentals.RevisionDate:October28,20096
ofEstcsParkMunicipalCode,Chapters5.20and5.35,and(b)ObtainabusinesslicenseifwithinTownlimitsf.StorageorParkingofVehicles,RecreationalEquipmentandRecreationalVehicles.(7)BedandBreakfastInnsandVacationHomes.See§5.1.Bwhichfurtherlimitsvehiclestorageandparkingfordwellingunitsthatarepermittedasabedandbreakfastinnorvacationhome.Section5.2.C.1AccessoryUses/StructuresPermittedintheNonresidentialZoningDistricts.Table5-2:AccessoryUsesandStructuresPermittedintheNonresidentialZoningDistricts0(1)Longtermrentals(leasetermsofthirty[30]daysormore)ofapthcipaloraccessoryresidentialdwellingunitshallbepermittedasanaccessoryuseinallresidentialzoningdistricts.(2)Shorttermnightlyrentals(leasetermsoflessthantN’[30]days)ofaprincipalresidentialdwellingunitshallbepermittedasanaccessoryuseinallresidentialzoningdistñcts,providedthatthefollowingconditionsaremet.Allpermittedshorttermrentalsofdwellingunitsshallberequiredto:(a)ComplywithalltheconditionsandrequirementsassetforthintheTown0RevisionDate:October28,20097
NightlyRentalsNoYesYesNoNoNoNo5.1.BVacationHomeInCD,suchuseshallnotbelocatedonthegroundfloorofabuildingfrontingonEtkhomAvenue-Asaccessorytoaprincipalresidentialuse-Theshorttermnightlyrentalofadwellingunitasanaccesso’useintheA1andCDdistrictsshallbesubjecttotherequirementsof§5.2.B.2.gabove.-SeealsoTable44whichpermitsnightlyrentalsasaprincipaluseofadwellingunitintheA1andCDzoning_____________________________________________________________________________________districts.Section5.2.DGeneralDimensionalandOperationalRequirements.4.MaximumBuildingorStructureSizeforNonresidentialUses.ExceptasotherwiseexpresslylimitedorallowedinthisSection,andexceptforstructurescontainingaccessorynightlyrentalsandforaccessoryrecreationalfacilitiesincludingswimmingpools,freestandingaccessorybuildingsandstructuresshallnotbelargerthanonethousand(1,000)squarefeetofgrossfloorarea.(Ord.15-03#1)Section5.2.C.2aEmployeeHousing(4)RestrictiveCovenantRequired.(a)EmployeehousingunitsprovidedpursuanttothisSectionshallbedeedrestrictedforaperiodoftimenolessthantwenty(20)yearstoassuretheavailabilityoftheunitforlong-termoccupancyonlybyemployeesoftheprincipalbusinessuse.Suchrestrictionshallincludeaprohibitionofshort-termrentals(lessthanthirty[30]days);see§5.1.Band/orrentalstothegeneralpublicoftheunit(s)exceptasotherwiseallowedbythisSection.Section11.4AttainableHousingDensityBonus.E.DevelopmentandDesignStandards.4.Short-TermRentalsProhibited.Attainablehousingunitsshallnotbeleasedorrentedrented,leasedorfurnishedfortenanciesoflessthanthirty(30)days(see§5.l.B).Section13.2.CUseClassification/SpecificUseDefinitionsandExamples.2.Accommodations,Low-Intensity.RevisionDate:October28,20098
a.GeneralDefmition:Visitor-servingfacilitiesthatprovidetemporarylodgingforcompensation,andwithanaveragelengthofstayoflessthanthirty(30)days(exceptforpermittedlongtermnightlyrentalssee2.b(3)below).ExceptintheCDdistrict,sS.uchfacilityshallbedesignedtobecompatible,intermsofbuildingscale,massandcharacter,withapredominantlylow-intensityandlow-scaleresidentialand/orruralsetting.b.Examples:Thisclassificationincludesthefollowingtypesofspecificuses:(1)BedandBreakfastInn:Adetachedsingle-familyresidentialdwellingunitthatisrented,leased,oroccupiedasasingleaccommodationsunitforaccommodationspurposesfortermsoflessthanthirty(30)daysandisoperator-occupiedonafull-timebasis.Anestablishmentoperatedinanowneroccupied,singlefamilydetacheddwellingunit,orportionthereof(excludingaccessorybuildings),thatprovideslodging,withorwithouttheserviceofamongmealonly,andwheretheoperatorlivesonthepremises.Nomorethaneight(8)guestsmaybeaccommodatedatanyone(1)time.Accessorybuildingsshallnotbeusedforguestquartersoramenitiesbeyondagazeboorsimilaroutdoorsingletamny,uupiviurmultifamilydwellingunitthatisleasedforcompensation,toprovidetemporarylodgingforvisitorsandguests.Thetermofleaseinthispermittedprincipalnightlyrentalusemaybeeithershortterm(lessthanthirty[30]days)orlongterm(thirty[30]daysormore).See§5.2.Bfornightlyrentalsallowedasanaccessoryuseinthe(4)ResortLodges/Cabins,Low-Intensity:Atractoflandundersingleownershipandmanagementwithnomorethanatotaloftwenty(20)guestroomsorguestunitsavailablefortemporaryrental.Theguestroomsmaybecontainedinamain“lodge”buildingand/orcontainedindetached,freestanding“cabin”structures(thelatterfreestandingstructuresshallnotincluderecreationalvehiclesormobilehomes).Asinglestructureshallcontainnomorethanfour(4)guestroomsorunits.Guestrooms/unitsinaresortlodge/cabinusemaycontainfullkitchenfacilitiesinlieuof“limitedkitchenfacilities,”butonlyifsuchguestroomscomplywithallconditionssetforthin§5.1.?ofthisCode.(5)VacationHome.Aresidentialdwellingunitthatisrented,leased,oroccupiedasasingleaccommodationsunitforaccommodationspurposesforcompensationfortermsoflessthanthirty(30)days.0room.(2)Hotel,Small:Anestablishmentcontainingnomorethaneight(8)guestroomsthatprovidestemporarylodgingwitheatinganddrinkingserviceandadiningroomwheremealsareserved.(3)NightlyRentals:NightlyRentals:IntheA1orzonmgdistricts,aRevisionDate:October28,20099
Section13.3DefinitionsofWords,TermsandPhrases6.AccommodationsUse+11meanacounnercial,visitorsewingfacilitythatprovide&roomsorguestunits,forcompensation,andwithanaveragelengthofvisitorstayoflessthanthirty(30)days.Examplesofaccommodationsusesincludemotels,hotels,bedandbreakfastinns,resortlodgesandhostels.Aprincipal“nightlyrental”useofadwellingunitintheA1orCDzoningdistricts,asmorespecificallydescribedin§13.2.C.2ofthisChapter,isanaccommodationsuse.Ontheotherhand,anaccessoryshortterm“nightlyrental”useofadwellingunitinaresidentialzoningdistrict,asallowedby§5.2.B.2.gofthisCode,isnotanaccommodationsuse.Seealsothedefinitionof“guestroomorunit”below,shallmeantherental,leasing,oroccupancyofanyroom,mobilehome,recreationalvehicle,campsite,orotherareainavisitor-sewingfacilitythatprovidestemporarylodging,suchasanyhotel,motel,guesthouse,apartment,dormitory,mobilehomepark,recreationalvehicleparkorcampground,anysingle-familydwelling,duplex,multiple-familydwelling,condominiumunit,oranysuchsimilarplace,toanypersonwhom,foraconsideration,uses,possesses,orhastherighttouseorpossesssuchroom,mobilehomesite,recreationalvehiclesite,campsite,orotherareaforatotalcontinuousdurationoflessthanthirty(30)days.28.HouseholdLiving.a.GeneralDefinition:Afamilyunitrelatedbyblood,marriageoradoptionoreight(8)orfewerunrelatedindividuals(includingresidentandnonresidentcaregivers)livingtogetherinasingledwellingunit,withcommonaccesstoandcommonuseofalllivingandeatingareasandallfacilitiesforthepreparationandservingoffoodwithinthedwellingunit.Householdlivingshallincludeoccupancybyarenterhouseholdfortermsofthirty(30)daysormore.Refertothedefinitionof“accommodationsuse”forrenteroccupancyfortermsoflessthanthirty(30)days.b.Examples:Thisclassificationincludeshouseholdslivinginsingle-familyhouses,duplexes,townhomes,othermulti-familydwellingstructures,118.GuestUnitorGuestRoomshallmean:a.Aroomorsuiteofroomsinanaccommodationsusethatcontainssleepingandsanitaryfacilitiesandthatmayincludelimitedkitchenfacilities.Withtheexceptionofguestunitsorguestroomsinbedandbreakfastinnsandvacationhomes,guestunitsorguestroomsmayincludelimitedkitchenfacilities.Insteadofthepreviouslyrecommendedrevisionabove,keeptheexistingcodelanuagesothat“a”wouldcontinuetoread,a.Aroomorsuiteofroomsinanaccommodationsusethatcontainssleepingandsanitaryfacilitiesandthatmayincludelimitedkitchenfacilities.RevisionDate:October28,200910
b.Forpurposesofthisdefinition,“limitedkitchenfacilities”shallmeanakitchenthatisnotcontainedinaseparateroomandthatmayhaveasinkandonlythefollowingappliances:(a)arefrigeratornolargerthanthreeandone-half(3Y2)cubicfeet;(b)astove/ovennowiderthantwenty(20)inches;andlor(c)amicrowaveoven.4ei4Øi,..ofaprincipalnightlyrentahinresidentialzoningditrict5.n199.Rentals,NightlyorShortTerm.Socdefinitiof“NightlyR0001]?.GuestQuartersshallmeanlivingguaiemwithorwithoutkitchenfacilitiesfortheueoftemporaryguetnoftheoccupantsofthesinglefamilydwelling.159.NightlyRentals,LongTermshallmeantheleasingofaprincipaloraccessorydwellingunitforcompensationandforateofthi’(30)daysorlonger.See§13.2.C.2forthedescriptionofaprincipalnightlyrentaluse,and§5.2.BofthisCoderegardingaccessorynightlyrentalusesintheresidentialzoningdistricts.160.NightlyRentals,ShortTermshallmeantheleasingofaprincipaldwellingunitforcomnensatignandforatermoflessthanthirty(30)days.Sec§R2C2fnrthiuiiuriut,u,and§5.2.BofthisCoderegardingnightlyRevisionDate:October28,200911
EstesParkMunicipalCode5.20.020Definitions.InthisChapter,thefollowingwordsandphrasesshallhavethefollowingmeanings:-theeiflg.-fentingAccommodationmeanstherental.leasing,oroccupancyofanaccommodationsiteand/oraccommodationsunitforatotalcontinuousdurationoflessthanthirty(30)days.(2)Accommodationsitemeansasiteconsistingofone(1)ormoreaccommodationunits,including,butnotlimitedtocondominiumunits,whicharelocatedonone(1)individualparcelofrealpropertyandundermanagementcontrolforrentalpurposesofanagent,entityoragency.Accommodationsitemeansone(1)individualparcelofrealpropertyconsistingofone(1)ormoreaccommodationsunitsthatareundermanagementcontrolofanagent,entityoragencyforrentalpurposes.(3)Accommodationunitmeanseachindividualroom,setofrooms,site,singlefamilydwelling,duplexunit,multiplefamilyunit,condominiumunit,vacationhomeordividedarearented,leasedoroccupiedonaunitbasisinanaccommodation.Accommodationsunitmeansanyroom,mobilehome,recreationalvehicle,campsite,orotherareainavisitor-servingfacilitythatprovidestemporarylodging,suchasanyhotel,motel,guesthouse,apartment,dormitory,mobilehomepark,recreationalvehicleparkorcampground,anysingle-familydwelling,duplex,multiple-familydwelling,condominiumunit,oranysuchsimilarplace,toanypersonwhom,foraconsideration,uses,possesses,orhastherighttouseorpossesssuchroom,mobilehomesite,recreationalvehiclesite,campsite,orotherareaforatotalcontinuousdurationoflessthanthirty(30)days.(10)VacationhomemeansaresidentialthDevelopmentCode,thatislocatedwithinleasedoroccupiedonaunitbasisasanaccommoaatluu.RevisionDate:October28,200912(1)4si1e,4-,-rrtP9H11PlThii’ftcinmhotel,motel,guethoue,heandbreakfast,apartment,dormitory,mobilehomepark,recreationalvehicleparkorcampground,anysinglefamilydwelling,duplex,multiplefamilydwelling,condominiumunit,vacationhomeoranysuchsimilarplacejoanypersonwho,foraconsideration,uses,possessesorhastherighttouseorpossesssuchdwelling,room,singlefamilydwelling,duplexunit,multiplefamilyunit,condominiumunit,vacationbome9iteorotheraccommodation_foratotalcontinuousdurationoflessthanthirty(30)days.‘dingunit,asdefinedintheEstesValleyaresidentialzoningdistrictandisrented,
Vacationhomemeansaresidentialdwellingunitthatisrented,leased,oroccupiedes-asingleaccommodationsunitforaccommodationspurposesforcompensationfortermsoflessthanthirty(30)days.(11)BedandbreakfastInnmeansadetachedsingle-familyresidentialdwellingunitthatisrented,leased,oroccupiedforaccommodationspurposesandisoperator-occupiedonafull-timebasis.5.20.110VacationhomesinresidentialzoningdistrictsandBedandBreakfastInns.ThisSectionshallapplytotheleasing,rentingandoccupationofanyvacationhomeexistinginthefollowingzoningdistrictsoftheTown:RE1,RE,E1,E,R,R1,R2andRM.ThisSectionshallapplytovacationhomesandbedandbreakfastinns.(1)Purpose.ThepurposeofthisSectionistopermittheleasing,rentingandoccupationofvacationhomesinresidentialzoningdistrictswhilemaintainingtheresidentialcharacterofthosedistricts.(2)Restrictionsonrentals.Theleasing,rentingoroccupationrental,leasing,oroccupancyofallvacationhomesandbedandbreakfastinnssubjecttothisSectionshallberestrictedasfollows:00d.Onlydistricts.one(1)vacationhomeshallbepermittedperlotinsinglefamilyresidential130a.CompliancewiththeapplicableregulationsfoundintheEstesValleyDevelopmentCodeisrequired.Vacationhomesshallnotbeoperatedinamannerthatisout-ofcharacterwithresidentialuses.Thisincludesvehiculartrafficandnoiselevelsthatareoutofcharacterwithresidentialuses.Vacationhomesshallhedesignedtobecompatible,intermsofbuildingscale,massandcharacter,withapredominantlylowintensityandlowscaleresidentialsetting.Guestroomsshallbeintegratedwithinthevacationhome.Kitchenfacilitiesshallbelimitedtobeconsistentwithsinglefamilyresidentialuse.b.Avacationhomeshallberented,leasedorfurnishedtonomorethanone(1)partywithamaximumofeight(8)individualguests.Thetotalmaximumoccupancyofeight(5)individualsshallbefurtherlimitedbyamaximumoftwo(2)guestsperbedroomplustwoindividuals.Intheeventthevacationhomeismanagedbyafulltimeonsitemanager,thevacationhomemayberented,leasedorfurnishedtomorethanone(1)partysubjecttothelimitationsoftwo(2)guestsperbedroomplustwo(2)individualswithamaximumofeight(8)guests.c.Nochangesintheexteriorappearancetoaccommodateeachvacationhomeshallbeallowed,exceptthatone(1)wallmountedidentificationsignnolargerthanfour(‘1)squarefeetinareashallbepermitted.RevisionDate:October28,2009
e.Norecreationalvehicle,asthesameisdefinedinChapter13oftheEstesValleyDevelopmentCode,tent,temporaryshelter,canopy,teepeeoryurtshallbeusedbyanyindividualforlivingorsleepingpurposes.f.Eachvacationhomeispermittedamaximumofthree(3)guestvehiclesonsiteandparkedoutsideatanyone(1)time.Onstreetparkingshallbeprohibited.g.Vacationhomesshallbesubjacttocommercialutilitymtesfortheentirecalendaryearofthecuffentlicense,andsalestaxcollectionandremittance.Itistheowner’sresponsibilitytonoti’theUtilityBillingDepartmentwhentheresidenceisnolongerbeingusedasavacationhomeaflerthelicenseh.TheapplicationforabusinesslicenseforanyvacationhomeorbedandbreakfastinnsshalldesignatealocalresidentorpropertymanageroftheEstesValleywhocanbecontactedbytheTownwithregardtoanyviolationoftheprovisionsofthisSection.Thepersonsetforthontheapplicationshallbetheagentoftheownerforallpurposeswithregardtotheissuanceofthebusinesslicense,theoperationofthevacationhomeorbedandbreakfastinn,andrevocationofthebusinesslicensepursuanttothetermsandconditionsofthisSection.i.vacationhomeinoperationonorheft)reNovember1,2001,andwhoseownerobtainedabusinesslicensefromtheTownfor2001shallbeentitledtooperatethevacationhometotheextentofitsoperationontheeffectivedateoftheordinancecodifiedherein,includingbutnotlimitedtothenumberofguestindividualsallowedtooccupythevacationhomeatanyone(1)time,thenumberofguestrehiclesallowedtobeparkedonsiteandanypermiftedsignageidenfiyingtheoperationofthevacationhome.IntheeventtheoperationofthevacationhomegrandfatheredbythisSectioninabandonedforaperiodofone(1)yearortheownerdoesnotmaintainabusinesslicenseforthevacationhomeinanysubsequentcalendaryear,thevacationhomeshallthenbesubjecttoallofthetermsandconditionsofthisSection,includingbutnotlimitedtothenumberofguestindividualsoccupyingthepremises,thenumberofvehiclesallowedtobeparkedoutsideonesiteandthesignageidentifyingtheoperationofthevacationhome.(3)Violation.ItisaviolationofthisSectionforanyowner,agent,guestand/oroccupantofavacationhomeorbedandbreakfastinntobeconvicted,includingapleaofnocontest,ofaviolationofSection9.08.010(DisturbingthePeace)ofthisCode;tofailtocollectandremitallrequiredsalestaxtotheStatedueandowingfortheleasing,rentaloroccupationofavacationhomeorbedandbreakfastinn;toviolateanyprovisionsofthisSection;and/ortofailtoacquireandpayforabusinesslicense.forthepurposeofthisSection,onlyviolationsofSection9.08.010ofthisCodewhichoccuronthepremisesofthevacationhomeorbedandbreakfastinnandwhileavacationhomeorbedandbreakfastinnisbeingoccupiedasavacationhomeorbedandbreakfastinnshallbeaviolationofthisSection.RevisionDate:October28,200914
(4)Revocationoflicense.TheTownmayrevokethebusinesslicenseofanyvacationhomeorbedandbreakfastinnforviolationoftheprovisionsofthisSectionasfollows:a.TheTownClerk,uponthereceiptandverificationofanyviolationofthisSection,shallgivewrittennoticetotheowneroragentthataviolationhasoccurred.b.UponthereceiptandverificationofanysubsequentviolationofthetermsandconditionsofthisSection,withintwo(2)yearsofthedateofthewrittenwarningsetforthinSubsectionaabove,theTownClerkshall-revokethebusinesslicensebygivingwrittennoticetotheowneroragentoftherevocationofthelicense.Saidrevocationshallbeforone(1)yearfromthedateofthenotice.c.UponthereceiptandverificationofanysubsequentviolationofthetermsandconditionsofthisSectionwithintwo(2)yearsafterreinstatement,theTownClerkshallrevokethebusinesslicensebygivingwrittennoticetotheowneroragentoftherevocationofthebusinesslicense.Saidrevocationshallbefortwo(2)yearsfromthedateofthenotice.Uponrevocationofthebusinesslicense,theowner’srighttooperateavacationhomeorbedandbreakfastinnonthepropertyshallterminate.(5)Appeal.AnyowneroragentwhowishestocontestthewrittenwarningortherevocationofabusinesslicenseshallbeentitledtorequestahearingbeforetheTownClerkbywrittennoticedeliveredinpersonorbycertifiedmail,returnreceiptrequested,totheTownClerkwithinfifteen(15)daysofthedateofthewarningorrevocation.TheTownClerkshallholdahearingontheappealanddeterminewhetherornotaviolationoftheprovisionsofthisSectionhasoccurred.TheownershallbeentitledtopresentanyevidenceofcompliancewiththetermsandconditionsofthisSectionatsaidhearing.ThedecisionoftheTownClerkastowhetherornottheviolationoccurredshallbefinalandnotsubjecttofurtherappeal.0RevisionDate:October28,200915
AccessoryKitchensEstesParkCommunityDevelopmentDepartmentMunicipalBuilding,170MacGregorAvenueP0Box1200EstesPark,CO80517Phone:970-577-3721Fax:970-586-0249www.estesnet.comDATE:PlanningCommission-October20,2009TownBoard—FirstReading:December8,2009SecondReading:January12,2010BoardofCountyCommissioners—January19,2010REQUEST:Toadoptregulationspertainingtomultiplekitchensinasingle-familydwelling.-STAFFCONTACT:BobJosephPURPOSEANDINTENT:Thepurposeofthisamendmentistoestablishuseanddevelopmentregulationsforasecondkitchenwithinasingle-familydwelling.Theseregulationsareintendedtosupportthefollowingpurposes:1)Toallowaccessorykitchensassociatedwithsingle-familydwellings,forusebythefamilyresidingwithinthedwellingunit,accessorytothefirstkitchenwithinthedwellingunit.2)Approvalofakitchenaccessorytoasingle-familydwellingshallnotbeconsideredapprovalofaseconddwellingunitoraccessorydwellingunit.FORMATTtNG:1)Existingtextinblackfont.2)Proposedtextinredunderlinedtext.3)Texttoberemovedinbluestrikethrough.§5.2ACCESSORYUSES(INCLUDINGHOMEOCCUPATIONS)ANDACCESSORYSTRUCTURESA.GeneralStandards.
[NoChanges]B.AccessoryUseslStructuresPermittedintheResidentialZoningDistricts.1.TableofPermittedAccessoryUsesandStructures.Table5-fAccessoryUsesandStructuresPermittedintheResidentialZoningDistricts2.AdditionalRequirementsforSpecificAccessoryUses/StructuresPermittedintheResidentialZoningDistricts.g.AccessoryKitchen.(1)Approvalofakitchenaccessorytoasingle-familydwellingshallnotconstituteapprovalofaseconddwellingunitoraccessorydwellingunit.(2)Thedwellinashallnotbeoccuoiedbymorethanonefamilyunit.asdefinedinSection13.2.C.26“HouseholdLiving.”(3)Thedwellinashallhaveonlyoneaddress.(4)Interioraccessshallbemaintainedtoallpartsofthedwellingtoassurethatanaccessorydwellingunitorapartmentisnotcreated.(5’iLandUseAffidavit.(a)AccessorykitchenslocatedinaportionofthedwellingthatalsoincludessanitaryfacilitiesshallrequireaLandUseAffidavitpreparedbytheCommunityDevelopmentDepartment.(b)TheCommunityDevelopmentDepartmentshallrecordthisLandUseAffidavit,attheapplicant’sexpense,atthetimeofissuanceofabuildingpermit.C.AccessoryUsesandStructuresPermittedintheNonresidentialZoningDistricts.000AccessorykitchenResidentialZoningDistrict“Yes”=Permitted“No”=NotPermittedAdditionalAccessoryUseRE-fREE-1ERR-fR-2RMRequirements5.2.B.2.g
[NoChanges]D.GeneralDimensionalandOperationalRequirements.Thefollowingstandardsshallapplytoallaccessoryusesandstructuresinallzoningdistricts,exceptfor:(I)Satelliteantennadishesaccessorytoresidentialusesthatareone(1)meterorlessindiameter;and(2)Satelliteantennadishesaccessorytononresidentialusesthataretwo(2)metersorlessindiameter.(Ord.15-03#1)5.MaximumCumulativeGrossFloorAreaAllowedforallAccessoryUsesinAccessoryBuildings,AccessoryStructuresand/orPrincipalBuildingsforResidentialUses.Maximumcumulativegrossfloorareaforallaccessoryuses,excludingaccescorynightlyrentals,inaccessorybuildings,accessorystwcturosend/orprincipalbuildings(excludiftgaccessorykitchens;arid,accessorynightlyrentalsinaccessoryorprincipalstructures)shallnotexceedthelargestcomputationofthefollowing:a.Onethousandtwohundred(1,200)squarefeetofgrossfloorarea;b.Fiftypercent(50%)ofthegrossfloorareaoftheprincipalbuilding,excludingtheattachedgaragefloorarea;c.Forlotswithanetlandareagreaterthanone-half(1/2)acreandlessthanorequaltoone(1)acre:500+[1,000(a)]*.d.Forlotswithanetlandareagreaterthan(1)acre:I,400÷[400(a)]*.*Where“a”=netlandareainacresChapter13-DefinitionsSection13.2.C28.HouseholdLiving.a.GeneralDefinition:Afamilyunitrelatedbyblood,marriageoradoptionoreight(8)orfewerunrelatedindividuals(includingresidentandnonresidentcaregivers)livingtogetherinasingledwellingunit,withcommonaccesstoandcommonuseofalllivingandeatingareasandallfacilitiesforthepreparationandservingoffoodwithinthedwellingunit.b.Examples:Thisclassificationincludeshouseholdslivinginsingle-familyhouses,duplexes,townhomes,othermulti-familydwellingstructures,manufacturedhousingandotherstructureswithself-containeddwellingunits.Section13.3130.Kitchenshallmeanaroomorspacewithinaroomequippedwithsuchelectricalorgashook-upthatwouldenabletheinstallationofarange,ovenorlikeapplianceusing220/40voltsornaturalgas(orsimilarfuels)forthepreparationoffood,andalsocontainingeitherorbotharefrigeratorandsink.130.1Kitchen,Accessoryshallmeanakitchenotherthantheprincipalkitchenassociatedwithasingle-familydwelling.
SweptAreashallmeanthelargestverticalcross-sectionalareaofthewind-drivenpartsasmeasuredbytheoutermostperimeterofblades.HorizontalAxis:TWOTHREEBLADESBLADESUPWINDMULTIBLADEPASSfVEYAWWITHTAILVANEVerticalAxis:“H”DELTADIAMONDPHIP
\\Servera\comm_dev\EVDC&SignCodeChanges\WindTurbines\PCReport-Dec15-WindTurbine.docWindTurbinesEstesParkCommunityDevelopmentDepartmentJMunicipalBuilding,170MacGregorAvenuePCBox1200EstesPark,CC80517_jPhone:970-577-3721Fax:970-586-0249www.estesnet.comEstesValleyPlanningCommission-•November12,2009:Initialdiscussion,setparameters•November17,2009:Afterpublicinputregarding“micro-wind”,optedtocontinueDecembermeeting•December15,2009TownBoard—•January26,2009•February22,2009BoardofCountyCommissioners—•March8,2010(tentative)REQUEST:ToadoptregulationspertainingtoSmallWindEnergyConversionSystems(commonlyreferredtoas“smallwindturbines”)STAFFCONTACT:BobJosephPURPOSEANDINTENT:ThepurposeofthisproposedamendmentistoestablishuseanddevelopmentregulationsforSmallWindEnergyConversionSystems(SWECS)withintheEstesFORMATTING:1)Existingtextinblackfont.2)Proposedtextinblueunderlinedtext.3)Texttoberemovedinr€4s14kethceugh.§5.2ACCESSORYUSES(INCLUDINGHOMEOCCUPATIONS)ANDACCESSORYSTRUCTURESA.GeneralStandards.DATE:Lastprinted11/24/20093:13:00PM1
\\Servera\comm_dev\EVDC&SignCodeChanges\WindTurbines\PCReport-Dec15-WindTurbine.doc[NoChanges]B.AccessoryUseslStructuresPermittedintheResidentialZoningDistricts.1.TableofPermittedAccessoryUsesandStructures.(1)Heiaht.HeiahtshallbXasishaotexceedrtv(30’)setback.(3)RidgelineProtectionAreas.a.SWECSshallnotbepermittedonlanddesignatedasaridgelineprotectionarea.b.Ifthesitecontainsanidentifiedridgelineprotectionarea,theApplicantmay,bysite-specificanalysis,demonstratethatthelocationoftheproposedsystemisnotonanidentifiedridgeline.Table5-IAccessoryUsesandStructuresPermittedintheResidentialZoningDistrictsResidentialZoningDistrictuYesfl=Permitted“No”=NotPermittedAdditionalAccessoryUseRE-IREE-IERR-IR-2RMRequirementsSmallWindEnergyConversionSystemsYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes§5.2.B.2.h2.AdditionalRequirementsforSpecificAccessory”Uses/StructuresPermittedintheResidentialZoningDistricts.h.SmallWindEnergyConversiitm(SWEC.“system”).pointoftheSCSstruiovingoed,whicheverisgreatest,anddetothehiahest(2)Setbacks.a.Setbacksfrmpropertylinesshallbefivetimesthestructureheight.ForepIe:athirty(30)foottallsystemshallhaveaminimumsetbackof150-femtarestpropertyline.b.Thissckruirementshallalsoapplytopublicorprivateroadsthatservemd!ethanfouradjacentoroff-sitelots,andshallbemeasuredfromtheedgeofpublicorprivateroads,theedgeofthededicatedright-of-wayorrecordedeasementorthepropertyline,whicheverproducesagreaterLastprinted11/24/20093:13:00PM2
\\Servera\comm_dev\EVDC&SignCodeChanges\WindTurbines\PCReport-Dec15-WindTurbine.docc.ThisshallrequitedevelopmentplanreviewandapprovaloftheEstesValleyPlanningCommission.d.Thedevelopmentplanapplicationshallincludeavisualanalysis,includingphotographicsimulations,fromviewpointsasdeterminedbyStaff.e.Insuchreview,thePlanningCommissionshallfindthesystemhasbeendesignedandsitedtominimizethevisibleintrusionofthestructureabovethedesignatedridgelinesoraboveexistingridge-toptreesorvegetation,andthuspreserveidentifiedscenicviewsacrossorthroughthesite.Compliancewiththisstandardrequiressitingthestructuresuchthatthehighestpointisbelowaridgelinesotherejsolid,mountainbackdropbehindthestructure.Noise.AllsystemsoutsidetheTownIift-wnofEstesParkshallcomplywiththenoisestandardsfoILarimertyOrdinance97-03(asamended).AllsystemsloithintheToEstesParkshallEstesPark.——1’lWI-——IVIIIIIILightingProhibited.Li.hting,hicnsandotherdecorationareprohibitedontern•ilocsrastoilFsystem.OperatingCondition.Isshallbtinsafeoperatingcondition.Inoperativesystems,ostemhtob&febyanofficialoftheTownofEstesPLightpowt.ortheProtectiveInspectionDivisionsoownoarkor1merCounty,shallberepairedwitthreemonthsbecominginoperativeorunsafe,orbequentlyenlvremoytheowner,attheownersexpense,withinsmonths_cominginrativeorunsafe.Iftheinstallationceasestofunasi,esibythemanufactureritshallbedeemed.‘-I.-’-._____(7)_____Clce.Theminimumdistancebetweenthegroundandanyblampartsutilizedonasystemshallbeten(10)feetasmeasutthestpointofthesweptarea.Ii(8)Blade$p.Systemsshallbeequippedwithcontrolstolimittherotationalspeedofbladewithinthedesignlimitsoftherotor.(9)andards.SWECSshallmeetorexceedcurrentpublishedsafetystanddsasissuedbytheInternationalElectrotechnicalCommission(lEG61400-1,asmaybeamendedfromtimetotime).(10)PermitRequired.AbuildingpermitshallberequiredfortheinstallationofallSmallWindEnergyConversionSystems.(11)LimitonNumber.Thereshallnotbemorethanone(1)systemonalot.(12)Micro-Wind.(4)(5)(6)complywiththeflOISRinthMi,nir.irIofthThwnofLastprinted11/24/20093:13:00PM3
\\Servera\comm_dev\EVDC&SignCodeChanges\WindTurbines\PCReport-Dec15-WindTurbine.doca.Systemswithasweptareaoffifteen(15)squarefeetorlessshallbeexemptfromsetbackregulationssetforthinthissub-section.b.SweptAreashallmeanthelargestverticalcross-sectionalareaofthewind-drivenpartsasmeasuredbytheoutermostperimeterofblades.C.AccessoryUsesandStructuresPermittedintheNonresidentialZoningDistricts.1.TableofAccessoryUsesandStructuresPermittedintheNonresidentialZoningDistricts.Table5-2AccessoryUsesPermittedintheNonresidentialZoningDistrictsNonresidentialZoningDistrict“Yes”=Permitted“No”=NotPermittedAccessoryUseAA-ICDCo0CHI-IAdditionalConditionsSmallWindEnergyYesYesYesYesYesYesYes5.2.B.2.hConversionSystemsD.GeneralDimensionalandOperationalRequirements.Thefollowingstandardsshallapplytoallaccessoryusesandstructuresinallzoningdistricts,exceptfor:(1)Satelliteantennadishesaccessorytoresidentialusesthatareone(1)meterorlessindiameter;and(2)Satelliteantennadishesaccessorytononresidentialusesthataretwo(2)metersorlessindiameter.(Ord.15-03#1)1.TimeofEstablishment.Noaccessoryuseshallbeestablishedandnoaccessorystructuresshallbeallowedonthesubjectparceluntilafterallrequiredpermitsandapprovalsfortheprincipaluseoractivityhavebeenobtained.(Ord.15-03#1)2.Setbacks.Noaccessoryuse,structureoractivity,exceptforpermittedfencesorwallsshallbelocatedortakeplacewithinarequiredsetback.Onresidentiallotsoflessthanone(1)acreallaccessorybuildings,excludingdetachedgarages,shallbelocatednoclosertothefrontpropertylinethantheresidentialdwelling.SmallWindEnergyConversionSystemsshallbesubiecttosetbackrequirementssetforthinSection5.2.B.(Ord.15-03#1)3.SetbacksfromEasements.Noaccessorystructureshallbelocatedwithinanyplattedorrecordedeasementoroveranyknownutility.(Ord.15-03#1)4.MaximumBuildingorStructureSizeforNonresidentialUses.[NoChanges]5.MaximumCumulativeGrossFloorAreaAllowedforallAccessoryUsesinAccessoryBuildings,AccessoryStructuresand/orPrincipalBuildingsforResidentialUses.[NoChanges]Lastprinted11/24/20093:13:00PM4
\\Servera\comm_dev\EVDC&SignCodeChanges\WindTurbines\PCReport-Dec15-WindTurbine.doc6.MaximumNumberofFreestandingAccessoryBuildingsandStructures,IncludingDetachedGarages,PerSingle-FamilyResidentialLot.Nomorethanone(1)accessorybuildingorstructurelessthanorequaltoonehundredtwenty(120)squarefeetandnomorethantwo(2)accessorybuildingsorstructuresgreaterthanonehundredtwenty(120)squarefeetshallbeallowedonalotoftwo-and-a-half(2.5)acresorless.SmallWindEnergyConversionSystemsand‘micro-wind”systemsshallbeexemptfromthislimitation.7.BuildingorStructureHeight.Theheightlimitationssetforthintheunderlyingzoningdistrictsshallapplytoallaccessorybuildingsandstructureslocatedtherein.fOrd.15-03#1)9.Operations.Accessorystructures,buildingsandusesshallbeconstructed,maintainedandconductedtoavoidproductionofnoise,vibration,concussion,dust,dirt,smoke,odors,noxiousgases,flyash,heatorglarefromartificialilluminationorfromreflectionofnaturallight.8.DwellingUnitProhibited.[NoChangesJ10.LimitsonMobileHomes/RVs.[NoChangesJChapter13-DefinitionsSection13.3xxx.SmallWindEnergyConversionenergyconversionsystemconsistingofawindturbinegreatertfeetbutnotexceedingxsquarefeet,atower,andassociatedcontrolandconversionelectronics,whichhasaratedcapacityofnotmotethan25kWandwhichisintendedtoprimarilyreduceon-siteconsumptionofutilitypower.Suchsystemsareaccessorytotheprincipaluseorstructureonalot.Lastprinted11/24/20093:13:00PM5