HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 16-24ORDINANCE NO. 16-24
AMENDING SECTIONS 3.2. 3.15 AND APPENDIX B OF THE ESTES PARK
DEVELOPMENT CODE
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2024, the Estes Park Planning Commission
conducted a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to the Estes Park
Development Code §3.2, §3.15, and Appendix B pertaining to public notification
requirements and submittal requirements.
WHEREAS, on September 17, the Estes Park Planning Commission voted 4-1 to
recommend approval of the text amendment with the condition that the Commission
recommended staff consider three modifications; and
WHEREAS, staff modified the notification buffer from 300 feet to 500 feet in
accordance with the Planning Commission recommendation;
WHEREAS, staff modified the field staking requirement for variances from 10
business days to 15 days in accordance with the Planning Commission
recommendation;
WHEREAS, staff considered the Planning Commission recommendation to
modify the public notification requirement from 15 days to 15 business days but elected
to retain 15 days as the standard for consistency and clarity;
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park finds the text
amendment complies with Estes Park Development Code section 3.3.D and has
determined that it is in the best interest of the Town that the amendment to the Estes
Park Development Code, as set forth on Exhibit A, be approved; and
WHEREAS, said amendment to the Estes Park Development Code is set forth
on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: §3.2, §3.15, and Appendix B of the Estes Park Development Code
are hereby amended by the addition of underlined material and deleting stricken
material, as set forth on Exhibit A.
Section 2: In Exhibit A of this ordinance, ellipses indicate material not reproduced
as the Board intends to leave that material in effect as it now reads.
Section 3: This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days after
its adoption and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park,
Colorado this 22nd day of October, 2024.
TOWN OF ESTES
By: .-^-
Mayo
ATTEST:
I hereby certify that the above Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of theOPBoard of Trustees on the _Z^^jday of oc3-c.e<y . 2024 and published by title in a
newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, on the 25^'hay
of Cx^tXs^_, 2024, all as required by the Statutes of the State of Colorado.
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§ 3.2 Standard Development Review Procedure
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c. Procedure. If a neighborhood and community meeting is held by the applicant, it shall generally
comply with the following procedures:
(1) Time and Place. The neighborhood and community meeting shall be held at a place that is
generally accessible to neighbors that own and/or reside in the notification area to the land
subject to the application. It shall be scheduled after 5:00 p.m. on a weekday or at any time
on a weekend day.
(2) Written Notification. The applicant shall provide notification of the neighborhood and
community meeting a minimum of tenfifteen (150) business days in advance of the
meeting by placing notice in a newspaper or display advertising of general circulation in the
Estes Valley and by mailing notice to all owners and occupants within the notification
boundary of the land subject to the application. The list of owners within the notification
area of the affected property shall be obtained by the applicant from the most recent
version of the property owners of record provided by The Town of Estes Park. The
notification shall state the time and place of the meeting.
(3) Posted Notices of Neighborhood and Community Meeting. Required posted notice
requirements shall be on a standard sign with format and material as determined by the
Planning Department. The following additional requirements shall apply to posted notices
pursuant to this Section:
a) Any posted notice shall be legible from a public street or public right-of-way in
clear weather conditions. "Legible" is defined as meeting the legibility
requirements in the Estes Park Municipal Code Chapter 17.66 (Signs).
b) Projects abutting more than one public street or public right-of-way shall be
required to post one (1) additional sign for each abutting public street or public
right-of-way.
c) Posting of all notice(s) required by this Section shall take place no later than ten
fifteen (150) days prior to any given neighborhood and community meeting for
which the posting is required, and the posted signage shall remain until the
close of any such neighborhood and community meeting, including the closing
dates of any neighborhood and community meeting that may be continued or
postponed.
d) Proof that the required signage was posted in accord with this Section shall be
provided to the Planning Department prior to the opening of any neighborhood
and community meeting. A date-stamped photograph of the posted notice in
context shall be deemed adequate proof for purposes of this Section.
e) Removal, obstruction, damage or destruction of a properly posted notice by
weather or other natural occurrence shall not be construed as failure to comply
with the public notice provisions of this Code.
(4) Conduct of Meetings. At the neighborhood and community meeting, the applicant shall
explain the development proposal and application, inform attendees of the character and
nature of the process for review, and respond to comments and questions neighbors may
have about the application and propose ways to resolve conflicts.
(5) Staff Attendance. Town staff may attend the neighborhood and community meeting for the
purpose of advising the attendees regarding applicable provisions of the Development
Code, but shall not serve as facilitators or become involved in negotiations at the
neighborhood meeting.
(6) Written Summary of Neighborhood and Community Record of Meeting. The applicant shall
provide the Planning Department a written summary of the neighborhood and community
meeting. The written summary shall include a list of those in attendance, a summary of the
issues related to the development proposal discussed, comments by those in attendance
about the development proposal, and any other information the applicant deems
appropriate. The written summary of the neighborhood and community meeting shall be
included with the application materials, and be made available to the public for inspection.
(7) Response to Summary. Any party in attendance at the neighborhood and community
meeting may submit an additional written summary indicating their understanding of the
issues related to the development proposal discussed, comments by those in attendance
about the development proposal, and any other information they deem appropriate. This
written summary may include a response to the applicant's written summary of the
neighborhood meeting.
Neighborhood and community meetings are optional for any other applications not requiring a public
hearing.
C. Step 3: Application Timing and Certification of Completeness.
1. Except for variances, all development applications shall be submitted to Staff a minimum of fifty-five
(55) days prior to the next regularly scheduled EVPC meeting at which the application will be reviewed.
See §3.6 regarding variances. Staff shall have the discretion to shorten submittal time frames.
2. Within eight (8) working days of submittal, the Staff shall either certify the application as complete and
in compliance with all submittal requirements or reject it as incomplete and notify the Applicant of any
deficiencies. See §3.1.C above.
D. Step 4: Staff Review and Report. No later than fourteen (14) days prior to EVPC meeting, Staff shall refer the
development application to the appropriate review agencies, review the development application and
prepare a staff report. No changes to the development application or any accompanying plans or information
shall be permitted after submittal, except for any changes or additional information requested by the Staff
during their review.
E. Step 5: Estes Valley Planning Commission Action or Recommendation.
1. Public Hearings or Meetings Required.
a. General Rule. Except as provided in subsection 1.b below, within forty-five (45) days from the
date that a submitted application is certified as complete, the EVPC shall review the application
at a public meeting or hearing as required by this Code or applicable law.
b. Authority to Hold Application for Later EVPC Review. Notwithstanding the time for action
requirements set forth in subsection 1.a above, whenever an extraordinary number of
applications are submitted, such that the Staff is unable to complete their review adequately
prior to the next regularly scheduled EVPC meeting, the Staff shall be authorized to hold an
application until the next subsequent processing period for EVPC review. Once the application is
placed on the official agenda for a public meeting or hearing before the EVPC, all other time
requirements for review pursuant to this Section and Chapter shall apply.
2. Compliance with EVPC's Conditional Approvals.
a. EVPC Final Actions. When the EVPC is the Decision-Making Body, approval of an application shall
not become final and appealable until all conditions of approval have been complied with. (See
Chapter 2 above.) Acceptance of all conditions of approval and compliance, where feasible (e.g.,
required revisions to plans and drawings), shall be completed by the Applicant within thirty (30)
days of the EVPC's action.
b. EVPC Recommended Actions. When the EVPC is a reviewing body only, conditions of EVPC-
recommended approval that require revisions to the submitted application, plans or drawings
shall be completed by the Applicant within thirty (30) days of the EVPC's action. (See Chapter 2
above.) A revised application shall be a condition precedent to placing the application on the
Board's agenda. (See Step 5 below.)
F. Step 6: Board Review and Action.
1. Board Action Required. Within thirty (30) days from the date that the Board receives the application,
including any revisions, the Board shall hold a public hearing and consider the development
application, the staff report, the Planning Commission's recommendation and the evidence from any
public meeting. The Board shall take final action by either approving, approving with conditions or
denying the development or land use applications based on its compliance with the appropriate review
standards.
2. Compliance with Board's Conditions. Board approval of an application shall not become final and
appealable until the Applicant complies with or accepts all conditions of approval. Compliance with
conditions of approval (e.g., required revisions to plans and drawings), shall be completed by the
Applicant and submitted to the Staff within thirty (30) days of the Board's action, unless a longer time
is requested by the Applicant and agreed to by Staff.
G. Summary Table—Standard Development Review Process by Application Type.
Step 1
Pre-
Application
Conference
Step 2
Neighborhood
& Community
Meeting
Step 3
Application/
Completeness
Certification
Step 4
Staff Review
& Report
Step 5
EPPC Action Step 6
Board Action
Code
Amendments-
Text/Map
M M* A A A A
Preliminary
Subdivision
M M A A A A
Final Subdivision V M A A N/A A
PUD-Preliminary
Plan
M M A A A A
PUD-Final Plan V M A A N/A A
Special Review
Use S1
M M A A N/A A
Special Review
Use S2
M M A A A A
Variances
(Ord. 18-01 #5)
M V A A N/A BOA
Minor
Modifications
V V A A-SR A-SR N/A
Development Plan
Review, Public
Hearing
M M A A-SR A-SR APP
Development Plan
Review, Staff
Level
V V A A N/A N/A
Use Classification
(Ord. 8-05 #1)
V V A A N/A APP
Separate Lot
Determinations
(Ord. 8-05 #1)
V N/A A A N/A APP
Temporary Use
Permits
V N/A A A N/A N/A
Minor Subdivision
(Ord. 18-01 #5)
M V A A A A
Minor Adjustment V V A A N/A N/A
Location and
Extent Review
(Ord. 21-10 §1)
M V A A A APP
Conditional Use
Permit
(Ord. 21-10 §1;
Ord. 15-21,
§1(Exh. A))
M M A A A APP
Annexations
(Ord. 18-01 #5)
M M A A N/A A
"V" = Voluntary "M" = Mandatory "A" = Applicable "N/A" = Not Applicable
"APP" = Appeals "BOA" = Board of Adjustment "SR" = Special Requirements (Refer to Text)
”M*” = Mandatory for Private-Party-Initiated Zoning Map Amendment
H. Flow Chart of Standard Development Approval Procedure.
STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW PROCEDURE
§ 3.15 General Notice Provisions
A. Newspaper Notice of Public Hearings. At least fifteen (15) days' notice of scheduled public hearings before a
reviewing agency or body shall be published in one (1) or more newspapers of general circulation in the Estes
Valley. The notice shall specify the time and place of the meeting/hearing, and the specific nature of the
matter to be heard.
B. Written Notice of Public Hearings.
1. Whenever a public hearing is required by this Code for any specific property(s), the department shall
be responsible for mailing written notice at least fifteen (15) days before the scheduled meeting to all
landowners within a specified boundary perimeter as required in this Section.
2. Failure to send or receive this written notice shall not affect the review and decision concerning the
development application.
3. Written notice shall be sent by regular USPS mail in a standard business envelope, and shall include the
type of review (such as rezoning, Special Review, etc.), the location of the property(s) proposed for
review, identification of the body conducting the public hearing, the date, time and location of the
public hearing, a notice that written comment may also be submitted for the hearing record at any
time prior to the hearing's close, staff contact information, and a procedure for obtaining additional
information if desired.
4. The boundary perimeter within which written notice is to be mailed shall be determined to include the
following:
a. The subject property(s);
b. All properties abutting the subject property(s);
c. All properties directly across a public street or public right-of-way from the subject property(s),
measured by a straight line perpendicular to the street or right-of-way centerline;
d. Aall properties in whole or in part less than or equal to onefive hundred (1500) linear feet from the
outermost boundaries of the subject property(s). of any property included in (a), (b), or (c) of this
Section. The width of any intervening public street or public right-of-way shall not be counted against
the 100-foot linear measure.
C. Posted Notice of Public Hearings. Required posted notice requirements shall be on a standard sign with
format and material as determined by the department. The following additional requirements shall apply to
posted notices pursuant to this Section:
1. Any posted notice shall be legible from a public street or public right-of-way in clear weather
conditions. "Legible" is defined as meeting the legibility requirements in Estes Park Municipal Code
Chapter 17.66 (Signs).
2. Projects abutting more than one public street or public right-of-way shall be required to post one (1)
additional notice for each additional abutting public street or public right-of-way.
3. Posting of all notice(s) required by this Section shall take place no later than fifteen (15) days prior to
any given Public Hearing for which the posting is required, and the posted signage shall remain until
the close of any such public hearing, including the closing dates of any public heating that may be
continued or postponed.
4. A project with multiple required public hearing dates (for example, a project with a Planning
Commission Public Hearing followed by a Town Board Public Hearing) may retain the same posted
notice(s) throughout the cycle of public hearings, provided the posted notice(s) remain in reasonable
repair and continue to be legible per the requirements of Section C.1.
5. Proof that the property was posted in accord with this Section shall be provided to the department
prior to the opening of any public hearing. A date-stamped photograph of the posted notice in context,
showing a date in compliance, shall be deemed adequate proof for purposes of this Section.
6. Removal, obstruction, damage or destruction of a properly posted notice by weather or other natural
occurrence shall not be construed as failure to comply with the public-notice provisions of this Code.
APPENDIX B. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
I.PRE-APPLICATION "SKETCH PLAN" SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Sketch Plan Submittal Requirements for Pre-Application Review of Subdivision and Development Plan
Applications. Please see Sections II and III below for submittal requirements for pre-application review of
sketch plans for subdivision and development plan applications, respectively.
B. Submittal Requirements for All Other Pre-Application Sketch Plan Review.
1. A complete application form provided by the Staff.
2. Three (3) One Portable Document Format (PDF) file copies of the sketch plan.
3. Statement of Intent. All applications for a Pre-Application Sketch Plan shall include a written Statement
of Intent explaining how the proposal meets the applicable standards for review as set forth in this
Code.
34. The applicable fee as established in the adopted Schedule of Fees.
45. The name of the development or project, and the names and addresses of all adjacent developments.
56. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of all record owners of the property.
76. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of all consultants responsible for site or subdivision design,
for the design of public improvements and for surveys.
78. Sketch Plan (using a scale of 1" = 100' or other scale adequate to show the proposed plan) that shows,
at a minimum, the following information:
a. Uses proposed;
b. Intensity or density of uses proposed;
c. Location of Sensitive Environmental Areas on the site;
d. Location of public and private open areas, parks and spaces;
e. Location of existing and proposed buildings on the site; and
f. Road, street and pedestrian networks proposed.
89. Any other information deemed necessary by the Staff to make a fully informed and deliberate review
of the sketch plan.
II.SUBDIVISION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. General Submittal Requirements.
1. Qualified Plan Preparer. All subdivision plans, maps or plats filed in accordance with the provision of
this Code, and all surveys relating thereto, shall be prepared and made by a qualified designer (see
Chapter 13 for a definition of "qualified designer").
2. Owner Signature Required. All applications for a preliminary subdivision plan and final plat shall be
signed by all of the record owners of the subject property, at the time of submittal.
3. Combination of Maps/Plans Encouraged. Where feasible and in order to ease the burden on
Applicants, required maps, plans and studies may be combined.
4. Statement of Intent. All applications for a preliminary subdivision plan and final plat shall include a
written Statement of Intent explaining how the proposed subdivision meets the applicable standards
for review as set forth in Chapter 10 and Chapter 7 of this Code. (Ord. 18-01 #26)
5. Neighborhood and Community Record of Meeting Record.
B. Sketch Plans.
1. Number of Copies. Three (3) copies of a sketch plan shall be submitted. One Portable Document
Format (PDF) file and one 24”x 36” hard copy of the sketch plan. The requirement for a hard copy may
be waived by the Community Development Director.
2. Form. A sketch plan shall be drawn at a scale of one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100'), or other
scale adequate to show the proposed subdivision. It may be drawn in pencil or other medium chosen
by the applicant.
3. Contents. The plan shall depict the conceptual design of the overall area to be subdivided, delineating
major natural and physical features on the site (e.g., steep slopes greater than twelve percent [12%],
stream/river corridors, existing significant trees and vegetation, floodplain, wetlands, wildlife habitat,
hazard areas), general lot arrangement including lot size, proposed street and easement locations,
access points, location of proposed public and private open areas, development phasing, and any other
information the applicant believes illustrates the proposed subdivision. The names and addresses of
the subdivider, designer and/or engineer shall be indicated. The name, address and telephone number
of the contact person who will be coordinating the processing of the plan/plat shall also be indicated.
C. Preliminary Subdivision Plans.
1. Number of Copies. A minimum of thirty (30) copies of such preliminary plan shall be submitted. One
Portable Document Format (PDF) file and one 24”x 36” hard copy of the preliminary subdivision plans.
The requirement for a hard copy may be waived by the Community Development Director.
2. Area to be Included on Plan. The preliminary plan shall include the entire contiguous area under the
Applicant's ownership, unless the Staff authorizes a smaller area because of unusual circumstances.
3. Fee. The preliminary subdivision plan submittal package shall include all applicable fees as set forth in
the adopted Schedule of Fees.
4. Form.
a. Every preliminary plan shall be clearly and legibley drawn in ink and shall show the proposed
layout of the addition or subdivision and all information required by this Code.
b. The preliminary plan (paper copy) shall be twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches, and
not more than one hundred (100) feet to the inch in scale. drawn at a scale of one inch equals
one hundred feet (1" = 100'), or an alternative scale approved by Staff prior to submittal.
c. The plan shall contain the date of preparation and north point (designated as true north).
5. Contents.
a. Title. Proposed name of the subdivision or addition.
b. Location. Location of the subdivision or addition as a part of some larger subdivision or tract of
land and by references to permanent survey monuments with a tie to a section corner or quarter
section corner.
c. Names and Addresses. Names and addresses of the subdivider, the designer of the subdivision
and the qualified designer.
d. Vicinity Map. Showing relationship of the subdivision to the surrounding area, at a maximum
scale of one inch equals one thousand two hundred feet (1" = 1,200').
e. Zoning classifications and district boundaries applicable to the subdivision and adjacent property.
f. Existing Conditions. A map of existing conditions, including but not limited to the following:
(1) Existing buildings and structures.
(2) Location and approximate dimensions of all existing or recorded section lines, streets,
alleys, easements and existing utilities.
(3) Identification and delineation of stream/river corridors, wetlands, floodplain.
(4) Existing significant trees (trees with eight [8] inches DBH or greater), vegetation and natural
features such as rock outcroppings.
(5) Areas of critical wildlife habitat and migration routes.
(6) Areas of geologic and wildfire hazard, as set forth in §7.7 of this Code.
(7) Existing topography, depicted as contours at a vertical interval of not more than five (5)
feet where the slope is greater than fifteen percent (15%) and not more than two (2) feet
where the slope is fifteen percent (15%) or less. In addition, the submittal shall include an
analysis of the area and percentage of the total site that falls into the following slope
categories:
(a) 0% to 20%;
(b) Over 20%-25%;
(c) Over 25%-30%;
(d) Over 30%-40%; and
(e) Over 40%.
(8) Identification of all ridgelines on the property that are visible from Highway 7, 34 or 36.
(9) Other important natural or physical features within and adjacent to the tract to be
subdivided.
g. Location and approximate dimensions for all proposed streets, alleys, easements and stormwater
facilities/drainage ways to be reserved for public use. Sight distance measurements shall be
included for each street intersection.
h. Street names in accordance with the Town of Estes Park street-naming system.
i. Sidewalk location and width when required.
j. Length of all arcs, chords, radii, angles, curvature and tangent bearings.
k. Location and approximate dimensions of all proposed private open areas to be reserved for use
by residents/users of the subdivision and the location and approximate dimensions of all
proposed land dedications for public trail purposes.
l. Approximate square footage of each lot and the total gross acreage of the subject property.
m. Location and approximate dimension of all lot lines and minimum or intended building setback
lines on all lots or sites. Evidence of compliance with required staking in the field of all lot
corners, street center lines and other site features as required by Staff.
n. A proposed delineation of the limits of disturbance (LODs) for each lot, as required in §7.2.D of
this Code. (Ord. 18-01 #27)
o. Drainage Plan prepared by a licensed engineer, showing all proposed drainage facilities, prepared
according to the criteria established in the latest revision of the Larimer County Stormwater
Management Manual.
p. Identification of provisions for water, sewer and electricity.
q. Evidence of compliance with the Adequate Public Facilities provisions, as set forth in §7.12 of this
Code.
r. Economic analysis of the cost to extend and connect the proposed subdivision to public central
sewer, if required by §7.12.D of this Code.
s. Preliminary drawings prepared by a licensed engineer for water, sewerage, drainage systems,
electrical system and street lighting plan.
t. Road Cross-Sections. Where roads are proposed crossing slopes over ten percent (10%), cross-
sections of the proposed road shall be provided for every fifty (50) feet.
u. Grading Plan prepared and certified by a registered civil engineer or land surveyor. All
requirements of the Uniform Building Code shall be followed. The plan shall include the following
items:
(1) A contour map showing the existing and proposed topography of the entire site. The map
shall have a minimum of five-foot contour intervals at a minimum scale of one (1) inch
equals one hundred (100) feet where terrain modification is not proposed. In areas where
terrain modification is proposed, two-foot intervals and a scale of one (1) inch equals
twenty (20) feet are required. Staff or the EVPC may require greater detail, including but
not limited to depiction of slopes on adjacent properties and how proposed resulting
slopes and finished grades will relate or transition to slopes existing on adjacent properties.
(2) Septic tank and leach field; water storage reservoirs and wells, if proposed.
(3) Reference to any specific grading recommendations made in a required hazard mitigation
plan.
(4) Location, type and height of proposed retaining structures showing top and bottom
elevations.
(5) Gradient of proposed cut-and-fill slopes must be shown in horizontal:vertical notation.
(6) An erosion control plan for all disturbed areas.
(a) The erosion control plan shall include the phasing and timing for
implementation of erosion control measures to prevent and minimize erosion
during and after construction.
(b) Erosion control plans shall comply with 42 U.S.C. §402(p) of the Clean Water
Act.
(7) A phasing schedule showing when each stage of the project will be completed, including
the total area of soil surface which is to be disturbed during each stage and an estimate of
starting and completion dates.
(8) Other items that may be required at the discretion of the Staff if necessary to necessitate a
complete and reasonable review of the development, including but not limited to:
(a) The location of fill material to be imported to the site and confirmation from a
qualified expert that the engineering characteristics of the fill are appropriate
for development.
(b) The location where material being exported from the site will be deposited. The
land owner or agent accepting the deposit must be identified and approval
confirmed by Staff.
(c) Cross-sections at identified locations.
(d) Identification of all structures on, or adjacent to the site that may be affected
by grading and development, and presentation of detailed mitigation measures
to reduce any negative impact to existing structures during development.
v. Hazard Mitigation Plans for identified hazard areas, as required by §7.7 of this Code.
w. Proposed Lots with Slopes 30% or Steeper—Site-Specific Lot Surveys. Accurate site-specific
surveys shall be prepared by a qualified designer for each lot proposed to be platted on steep
slopes of thirty percent (30%) or greater. Such survey shall include existing contours on five-foot
intervals (note: contours taken from Town's base map are not acceptable) and a site-specific
survey of existing conditions of the lot that includes, but is not limited to, the conditions and
features listed in Section II.C.5.f above.
x. Anticipated phases of development and timing.
y. Names and mailing addresses of record owners of adjacent property and all other property
owners required to receive written notice as per §3.15 of this Code.
z. Names and Addresses. The names and addresses of all owners of land immediately adjoining the
platted land as their names appear in the records in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder
and their addresses as they appear on the tax records of the County.
D. Final Subdivision Plats.
1. General Requirements. The final plat shall contain all information on the approved preliminary plan or
plat, except contours, plus the requirements set forth below. Site staking may also be required to be
updated or added.
2. Legibility, Format and Number of Copies.
a. The final subdivision plat, including all drawings and signatures, shall be clearly and legibly drawn
in black waterproof ink on Mylar. Each sheet shall be twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches (24"
× 36") in size with a one-inch marginal line from each edge. The title, all drawings, affidavits,
certificates, acknowledgments, endorsements, acceptances of dedication and notarial seals shall
be within the marginal lines.
b. The original, signed document, two (2) Mylar reproducible copies, and twenty-one (21) prints
shall be filed in the office of the Town of Estes Park Community Development Department.
c. An 11" × 17" reduction of each of the sheets comprising the final plat shall also be filed in the
office of the Town of Estes Park Community Development Department.
d. The final plat and final construction plans shall be submitted in a digital format compatible with
Town and/or County systems. See Attachment C to this Appendix for compatible digital formats
and media type.
3. Boundary, Scale and Sheet Number. The boundary of the tract shall be designated by one-eighth-inch
hatched border applied on the face of the tracing and on the inside of the boundary line. Every sheet
comprising the plat shall bear the title, scale of not more than one hundred (100) feet to the inch, or an
alternative scale approved by Staff prior to submittal, north point (designated as true north) and sheet
number, the latter to be set forth in the lower right-hand corner of the plat.
4. Key Diagram and Vicinity Map.
a. If more than one (1) sheet is used, a key diagram showing the area covered by each sheet shall
appear on the title sheet.
b. A vicinity map shall be included showing the area adjacent to the proposed subdivision or
annexation. Said vicinity map shall have a maximum scale of one inch equals one thousand two
hundred feet (1" = 1,200') or an alternative scale approved by Staff prior to submittal.
5. Affidavits, Certificates and Signatures. Affidavits, certificates, acknowledgments, endorsements,
acceptances of dedication and notarial seals shall appear only once and upon the first, and such other
as may be required, of several sheets.
6. Dedications. The form of all dedications, together with the acknowledgment, shall be as illustrated in
Attachment A below.
7. Approval by County Health Department. There shall appear on all final maps or plats a Larimer County
Health Department approval, duly signed by an authorized representative of said department;
provided, however, that the approval shall not be necessary if the final plat indicates that the entire
subdivision will be served by a public (municipal or special district) sewage system.
8. Plan Certifications. The surveyor, Staff Engineer and appropriate Board certifications shall be provided
for as in the form illustrated in Attachment B below.
9. Vested Rights Statement. The following shall be annotated on each final plat: "Approval of this Plan
creates a vested property right pursuant to Article 68 of Title 24, C.R.S., as amended."
10. Dimensions. Accurate dimensions for all lines, angles and curves used to describe boundaries, streets,
alleys, easements, areas to be reserved for public use and other important features shall be provided.
Sufficient data shall be shown to readily determine bearing and length of every lot line and boundary
line. No ditto marks shall be used. Lots shall show net acreage to the nearest one-thousandth. Length,
radius and total delta and chord bearings of each curve and the bearing of radial lines to each lot
corner on a curve shall be shown. The map or plat shall show all easements to which lots are subject in
such manner that the easements may be retraced in the field. Easements for storm drains, sewers,
building lines and other purposes shall be denoted by fine dashed lines. The centerline of all streams
and natural drainage channels which are not offered for dedication to public use on the map or plat
shall be shown by dashed lines.
11. Relation to Adjacent Areas. The map or plat shall show corners of all adjoining subdivisions, or
portions thereof, by lot or block number and tract name. The relation of the tract to adjoining
subdivisions shall be shown by ties consisting of courses and distances. The map or plat shall show all
Town boundaries crossing or adjoining the subdivisions clearly designated and tied in.
12. Block and Lot Numbers. In tracts containing more than one (1) block, the blocks shall be designated in
alphabetical order. Lots shall be designated numerically, beginning with the number "1," in each block.
13. Street Names. Names to be used for streets shall be subject to the street naming policy of the Town or
County, as applicable, and all names shall be subject to the approval of the EVPC and respective Board.
14. Fees. There shall be paid to the Town and/or County, before any final map or plat is recorded, the
applicable fees as set forth in the adopted Schedule of Fees.
15. Notation of Monuments. The character, type and position of all monuments and covers shall be noted
on the final map or plat to the nearest hundredth of a foot.
16. Monument and Mathematical Checking. All permanent monuments and property pins shall be placed
prior to the approval of the final map or plat by the Boards. The Town or County Engineer, or a person
designated by him or her, shall, by a field examination of the subdivision, determine whether or not all
monuments shown on the map or plat have been set as required by this Code. The Engineer shall
determine that the outside boundaries of the property included within the addition or subdivision
close mathematically.
17. Dedication of Property. An enumeration of the streets, alleys, easements, trails, public parks/open
areas and other public facilities as shown on the map or plat, and a dedication thereof to the public
use, shall be indicated.
18. Future Street Dedication. The Staff shall determine whenever a street is necessary for future additions
or subdivisions, but which street is not presently warranted for construction, that the necessary
dedication for such future street be provided on the map or plat.
19. Improvements Generally. No final map or plat shall be approved unless the improvements required by
Chapter 10 of this Code have been installed, or the installation of the same have been guaranteed in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 10. Final construction plans for all improvements (1 paper
copy + 1 digital copy) shall be submitted at the time of final plat submittal. As-built plans (1 Mylar + 1
paper copy + 1 digital copy) shall be submitted at the time the first building permit is issued or
construction of the improvements is completed, whichever comes first.
20. Preparation of Plans. All profiles and plans, including each sheet, shall be twenty-four inches by thirty-
six inches (24" x 36") and prepared, stamped and signed by a registered professional engineer in the
State, with an approval block for the Town or County Engineer.
21. Small Scale Plat. One copy of plat at 1" = 600' scale. This copy shall include the lot lines, section,
township and range, and tie to an established Larimer County survey monument. (Ord. 18-01 #28)
22. Plan Contents. All final maps and plats shall be accompanied by the following data and material which
shall be provided by the subdivider unless waived by the Staff or Planning Commission: (Ord. 18-01
#28)
a. Approved Preliminary Subdivision Plan.
b. Approved Subdivision Improvement Agreement and performance bond(s) or other satisfactory
guarantee(s) for improvements.
c. Final Site-Specific Lot Surveys for Lots with Slopes 30% or Greater. (See Section II.C.5.w above.)
Subsequent to final plat approval, these site-specific lot surveys shall be provided to each lot
buyer and shall be used in the preparation of the lot for development.
d. Street Profile. The existing and proposed centerline profile of each street with grades, and
existing profiles at right and left sidelines of the right-of-way.
e. Street Cross-Section. The cross-section of all streets showing the shoulder and surface width
taken for each block at the point of greatest cross-slope and showing the width of sidewalks and
the location and size of utility mains.
f. Utility Plan and Profile. A plan and profile of proposed sanitary and/or stormwater sewers with
grades and pipe sizes indicated and a plan of the proposed water distribution system showing
pipe sizes and location of valves and fire hydrants, street light and electrical distribution system.
Design and construction standards shall be in accordance with the current requirements of the
respective utility.
g. Waterway and Curb Elevations. High water marks and approximate grade of all waterways to be
crossed, and the lines and elevations of existing curbs.
h. Names and Addresses. The names and addresses of all owners of land immediately adjoining the
platted land as their names appear in the records in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder
and their addresses as they appear on the tax records of the County.
i. Attorney. A certificate by an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the State that all persons
and/or entities having any record interest in the land to be subdivided have signed the dedication
certificate. The attorney certificate must be dated as of the date that the respective Board is to
consider the final map or plat on the final reading of resolution of approval.
j. Certificates. The form of all certificates, acknowledgments and other matters on the map or plat
or in letter form shall be subject to approval of the respective Board.
k. Owner and Dedication. A certificate signed and acknowledgment by all parties having any title
interest in the land subdivided, consenting to the preparation and recording of the map or plat
and dedicating all parcels of land shown on the final map or plat and intended for any public use.
l. Notary Public. Acknowledgments of owner and dedication certificate.
m. Surveyor. A certificate by the licensed land surveyor responsible for the survey and final map or
plat. The signature of such surveyor must be stamped with his or her seal.
n. Engineer. A certificate of approval by the Town or County Engineer.
o. Sanitation Certificate. A certificate of approval by the Larimer County Health Department will be
required where septic tank or other private disposal systems are used.
p. Boards. A certificate of approval and acceptance of dedication by either the Board of Trustees or
Board of County Commissioners.
E. Condominium Projects. All proposed condominium projects shall submit preliminary and final subdivision
plats containing the information and requirements specified above. In addition, the following information
shall be submitted with the preliminary and final plans/plats:
1. A map showing all common areas and usages of buildings and grounds and plans for the interior
division of the building showing horizontal and vertical boundaries of all units.
2. Neighborhood and Community Meeting Record.
3. A draft copy of the declaration applicable to the condominium project.
4. The draft articles of incorporation shall be submitted with preliminary subdivision plats. A certificate
from the Secretary of State stating that the Articles of Incorporation have been filed, comply with
Colorado law, and that the corporation is authorized to conduct affairs within the State shall be
submitted with the final subdivision plat. And a copy of the filed articles of incorporation shall be
submitted with the final subdivision plat.
5. Any proposed restrictive covenants.
6. All utility lines, meters and easements.
7. Any other information, maps or plats required by the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (§38-
33.3-101 et seq., C.R.S.).
8. A certificate by an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the State that the condominium
association, condominium map and declaration comply with the Colorado Common Interest Ownership
Act (§38-33.3-101 et seq., C.R.S.) shall be submitted with the final subdivision plat.
III.DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. General Submittal Requirements.
1. Qualified Plan Preparer. All development plans, and all surveys relating thereto, shall be prepared and
made by a qualified designer.
2. Owner Signature Required. All applications for a development plan shall be signed by all of the record
owners of the subject property at the time of submittal.
3. Combination of Maps/Plans Encouraged. Where feasible and in order to ease the burden on
applicants, required maps, plans and studies may be combined.
4. Statement of Intent. All development plan applications shall include a written Statement of Intent
explaining how the proposed subdivision meets the applicable standards for review as set forth in
Chapter 4 and Chapter 7 of this Code. (Ord. 18-01 #30)
B. Sketch Plan Submittal Requirements. A sketch plan for the proposed development shall be submitted for
review and discussion at the pre-application conference (see Chapter 3).
1. Number of Copies. Three (3) copies of a sketch plan shall be submitted. One Portable Document
Format (PDF) file and one 24”x 36” hard copy of the sketch plan. The requirement for a hard copy may
be waived by the Community Development Director.
2. Format. A sketch plan shall be drawn at a scale of one inch equals fifty feet (1" = 50'), or other scale
with prior approved by Staff, on sheets preferably 24" x 36".
3. Contents. The sketch plan submittal package shall include the following items:
a. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of the applicant, property owner(s), designer,
engineer and any other consultant involved with the project.
b. Name, address and telephone number of the contact person who will be coordinating the
processing of the plan.
c. Name of the development.
d. Vicinity map.
e. North arrow.
f. Zoning classification(s) of the subject area and all adjacent properties.
g. Existing natural and physical features on the site, including but not limited to steep slopes greater
than twelve percent (12%), stream/river corridors, floodplain, wetlands, critical wildlife habitat
and geologic and wildfire hazard areas.
h. Reserved.
i. Existing and proposed structures and uses.
j. Existing and proposed streets, driveways, access points and easement locations lying within or
bounding the site.
k. Location of proposed public and private open areas, including trails, and proposed dedication
areas for storm drainage.
l. Parking areas and general parking arrangement.
m. Statistical information as follows:
(1) Net project area in square feet (gross land area net of: [1] public plus private street rights-
of-way, [2] 80% of lands located in the 100-year floodplain, [3] 80% of lands located above
the elevation serviceable by the Town of Estes Park water system; and [4] All lands subject
to a ground lease that, because of the lease terms, would not be available for development
of the proposed land use(s) on the subject property).
(2) Number of dwelling units or guest units. Separate out the number of affordable housing
units, accessory dwelling units and employee housing units, as applicable. Indicate the
number of dwelling units allowed under applicable zoning district regulations and any
number of additional units permitted under the bonus density allowances set forth in
Chapter 11 of this Code.
(3) Project net density (residential projects only) or net developable land area per guest unit
(accommodations projects only).
(4) Reserved.
(5) Number of parking spaces required (break out as standard/handicapped spaces required).
(6) Number of parking spaces provided (break out as unenclosed/enclosed and
standard/handicapped).
(7) Maximum building height in feet and stories.
(8) Lot coverage (nonresidential and multi-family or duplex residential projects only).
n. Any other information the Applicant believes illustrates the proposed development.
C. Development Plan Submittal Requirements.
1. Number of Copies. A minimum of thirty (30) sets of the development plan shall be submitted. One
Portable Document Format (PDF) file and one 24”x 36” hard copy of the development plan. The
requirement for a hard copy may be waived by the Community Development Director.
2. Area to be Included on Plan. The development plan shall include the entire contiguous area under the
Applicant's ownership, unless the Staff authorizes a smaller area because of unusual circumstances.
3. Fee. The development plan submittal package shall include all applicable fees as set forth in the
adopted Schedule of Fees.
4. Format.
a. Sheet Size: twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches (24" x 36").
b. Preferred Scale: 1" = 20'; other scales may be allowed with prior Staff approval.
c. Each sheet shall have a border, one (1) inch from the top, bottom and right side, and three (3)
inches from the left side. The plan should be oriented so that north is at the top of the sheet.
d. An 11" x 17" reduction of each of the sheets shall also be filed.
e. Whenever possible, the development plan shall be submitted in a digital format compatible with
Town and/or County systems.
5. As-built Plans. As-built plans (1 Mylar + 1 paper copy + 1 digital copy) shall be submitted at the time
construction of the improvements is completed. As-built plans shall include utilities, parking, building
footprints and building square footage. Final certificate of occupancy shall not be issued prior to
submittal of as-built plans. (Ord. 18-01 #32)
6. Development Plan Submittal Package Contents.
a. Name of Development and location, which shall be centered at the top of each plan sheet.
b. Names, Addresses and Telephone Numbers of the applicant, property owner(s), designer,
engineer and any other consultant involved with the project.
c. Name, Address and Telephone Number of the contact person who will be coordinating the
processing of the plan.
d. Names and Addresses of all owners of record of contiguous property.
e. Neighborhood and Community Meeting Record.
f. Vicinity Map showing the location of the site and adjoining or nearby major streets and public
facilities. The "vicinity" shall generally be within a one-fourth-mile radius of the site and the map
should be at a scale of 1" = 600" or at an alternative scale as approved by Staff prior to submittal.
g. North Arrow and statement of scale.
h. Date of Preparation, which shall be noted on each plan sheet and supporting survey or study.
i. Legal Description of property.
j. Boundary Lines of the Property Subject to the Plan (complete distances and bearings).
k. Present Zoning Classification of the development plan area and all contiguous property.
l. Contour Lines. Existing and proposed topography of the site shown in intervals not to exceed two
(2) feet.
m. Final Site-Specific Lot Survey for lots with slopes thirty percent (30%) or steeper (see II.D.21.c
above). In addition, development plans for sites or lots containing slopes thirty percent (30%) or
steeper shall include a lot/site grading plan containing, unless waived by Staff, all the elements of
a grading plan required in Section II.C.5.u above.
n. Hazard Mitigation Plan for identified hazard areas, as required by §7.7 of this Code. If the
proposed development is part of an approved subdivision for which a hazard mitigation plan was
previously approved, then include how plan requirements will be implemented on the subject
property (as applicable).
o. Wetlands and Stream/River Corridors, delineated as required in §7.6 of this Code.
p. Base Flood Elevations, Flood Ways and 100-year Floodplain.
q. Existing and Proposed Easements. Show all proposed and existing utility, drainage, open space or
access easements bounding or within the subject property.
r. Existing and Proposed Drainage Channels, Stormwater Management Facilities and Detention
Areas. Include tributary areas, drainage facilities, erosion control devices, include nomographs
and calculations. Include critical spot elevations controlling flowlines and with detention and
outlet details. Include stormwater drainage systems for streets (curbs, gutters and cross-pans,
with materials noted).
s. Location and Description of Utility Systems. Water supply, sewage disposal, electric distribution
and other utilities.
t. Limits of Disturbance. Proposed limits of disturbance for all roads, driveways, parking areas,
sidewalks, trails, building pads, septic systems, utilities and services. See §7.2.D of this Code.
u. Building Size and Location. Proposed placement, orientation, dimensions, maximum building
height in feet and stories, major entry points, loading points and level of ground floor with
respect to existing ground elevation for all buildings and improvements. Include reference point
for height measurements and all dimensions necessary for establishing building setbacks.
v. Building Use. The types of uses, the number and type of residential units or guest units and the
gross square footage of floor area for each building in nonresidential and multi-family projects.
w. Conceptual Building Design Illustrations for each principal building, showing building mass, floor
plans and elevations. Elevations must show natural grade, finished grade, building height above
existing grade and materials/colors. This submittal requirement shall not be waived for
development on lots or sites located within a Ridgeline Protection Area or containing slopes
steeper than thirty percent (30%).
x. Traffic Impact Analysis, if required by §7.12.H of this Code.
y. Parking and Loading Area Plan. Plan drawings (scale of 1" = 20" or an alternative scale approved
by Staff prior to submittal) showing the following:
(1) Location, dimensions and amounts of off-street parking spaces and off-street loading areas,
including handicapped parking spaces and accessible handicap routes from such spaces to
building entrances.
(2) Parking and driving aisle configuration.
(3) Bike facilities.
(4) Provisions for vehicular and pedestrian circulation.
(5) The location of sidewalks, wheel stops, lighting and curbs on and adjacent to the property.
(6) The location of utilities, barriers, shelters and signs.
(7) As applicable, location, dimensions and amounts/types of landscaping for the parking lot,
with interior and perimeter landscaping indicated.
(8) Typical cross-sections of pavement/surfacing.
(9) Stormwater drainage facilities for the parking and loading areas.
(10) Any other information deemed necessary by Staff to make a fully informed and deliberate
decision on the parking plan.
z. Streets and Driveways. Locations and cross-sections of all existing and proposed public and
private streets, driveways and access fire lanes bounding, intersecting and lying within the
subject area, including access points to boundary streets and locations and dimensions of all
existing and proposed curb cuts. Include a notation as to whether each street is intended for
through traffic, neighborhood traffic or local service traffic. If private streets or driveways are
included, show surveyed centerline geometry for such streets and label such private streets on
the plan.
aa. Walkways, Sidewalks and Trails. Location and dimension of all existing or proposed pedestrian
walkways, sidewalks, equestrian trails, bikeways and other trails. Include locations and
dimensions of all easements across property abutting the subject property that are necessary to
link the subject property to existing or proposed off-street pedestrian, bicycle or equestrian
trails.
bb. Land Dedication Areas for parks, public open areas, trails, storm drainage. Also areas for
nondedicated (private) open areas and recreation areas.
cc. Landscaping, Buffering and Exterior Lighting Plan. Plan drawings (scale of 1" = 20' or an
alternative scale approved by Staff prior to submittal) showing the following:
(1) Location and character of existing and proposed landscaping, including types of surfaces to
be used for specific areas. Include planting schedule and species, sizes and quantities of
planting material.
(2) Location, character and species of all individual trees measuring eight (8) inches DBH and
larger located inside of and within twenty-five (25) feet of the proposed limits of
disturbance. All trees greater than eight (8) inches DBH that are proposed to be removed
shall be noted on the plan.
(3) Location, dimensions and materials to be used for fences, walls, berms, screening (where
applicable) and retaining walls. Include proposed typical designs for all fencing.
(4) Location and dimensions of all buffer areas from zone district boundaries, wetlands and
stream/river corridors.
(5) Cost estimate of proposed landscaping improvements.
(6) Proposed maintenance plan for landscaping improvements.
(7) Location, height and type of exterior lighting fixtures.
dd. Signage Design. General location, dimensions and typical design for signs.
ee. Postal Cluster Boxes (nbu's). General location if required by U.S. Postmaster or Staff.
ff. Building Address Scheme. Description of proposed building addressing and identification scheme.
gg. Statistical Information, including:
(1) Gross project area in square feet and acres.
(2) Net project area in square feet and acres (gross project area net of: [1] public plus private
street rights-of-way, [2] 80% of lands located in the 100-year floodplain, [3] 80% of lands
located above the elevation serviceable by the Town of Estes Park water system; and [4] All
lands subject to a ground lease that, because of the lease terms, would not be available for
development of the proposed land use(s) on the subject property).
(3) Total number of dwelling units or guest units. Separate out the number of affordable
housing units, accessory dwelling units and employee housing units, as applicable. Indicate
the number of dwelling units allowed under applicable zoning district regulations and any
number of additional units permitted under the bonus density allowances set forth in
Chapter 11 of this Code.
(4) Project net density (residential projects only) or net developable land area per guest unit
(accommodations projects only).
(5) Reserved.
(6) Number of parking spaces required (break out as standard/handicapped spaces required).
(7) Number of parking spaces provided (break out as unenclosed/enclosed and
standard/handicapped).
(8) Lot coverage (nonresidential and multi-family or duplex residential projects only).
(9) Public park and open area land dedication calculations.
(10) Storm drainage land dedication/acquisition requirements.
(11) Maximum building height in feet and stories.
hh. Anticipated Phases of Development and Timing.
ii. Owner's Certification Statement and signature block. (Lien holder signatures are required for land
dedication).
jj. Signature Block for Planning Commission.
kk. Note Stating: "All required improvements shall be completed or guaranteed prior to the issuance
of a certificate of occupancy."
ll. Note Stating: "The owner shall be required to provide for handicap accessibility in accordance
with the A.D.A. and U.B.C."
mm. Note Stating: "Approval of this development plan creates a vested right pursuant to Article 68 of
Title 24, C.R.S., as amended."
nn. Transmittal Letter Confirming That the Proposed Development Has Been Staked at the Site for
purposes of Staff and Planning Commission on-site review and inspection. The location of all
structures and other site features as required by staff should be clearly marked using brightly
colored and labeled stakes (e.g., "SW corner of residence); generally, staking and labeling the
four (4) outermost corners of the structure will suffice. During the months of October through
April, stakes must protrude at least eighteen (18) inches above ground to clear any snow cover. If
a driveway is proposed, stake the centerline every twenty (20) feet. If the proposal is for a new
structure on an undeveloped parcel, the location for the driveway entrance shall be clearly
marked such that it is visible from the access road. A sign with the address or lot number shall be
placed at the proposed driveway access.
oo. Any Other Information the Applicant wishes to include to describe the objectives of the
development or how the development satisfies the applicable review criteria set forth in Chapter
3 of this Code.
IV.SPECIAL REVIEW USES—SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Submittal Requirements.
1. A complete application form provided by the Staff.
2. All applicable fees as set forth in the adopted Schedule of Fees.
3. All requirements for a "development plan" as set forth in Section III.C above, unless waived or modified
by the Staff.
4. A written statement of how the proposed use meets the standards for review of special uses, as set
forth in §3.5 of this Code.
5. Neighborhood and community meeting record.
6. Any other information deemed necessary by the Staff to make a fully informed and deliberate decision
on the application.
V.CODE AMENDMENTS (REZONINGS)—SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Submittal Requirements.
1. A complete application form provided by the Staff.
2. All applicable fees as set forth in the adopted Schedule of Fees.
3. As applicable, a list of the specific Code provisions (with citations) that are proposed to be amended,
the proposed wording change to the provision and a written explanation of why the change is
requested.
4. As applicable, an illustration legal description and map of each proposed Zone District(s) of the
property to be rezoned comparing the existing zoning classifications of the subject property and all
adjacent properties to their proposed zoning classifications if the rezoning request is granted.
5. If the rezoning request is intended to allow for a specific use, project, or development, all requirements
for a "development plan" as set forth in Section III.C above, unless waived or modified by the Staff.
6. A written statement of how the proposed amendment meets the standards for review of rezoning
requests, as set forth in §3.3 of this Code.
7. Neighborhood and community meeting record.
8. Any other information deemed necessary by the Staff to make a fully informed and deliberate decision
on the application.
VI.PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS—SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Preliminary PUD Applications—Submittal Requirements.
1. A complete application form provided by the Staff.
2. All applicable fees as set forth in the adopted Schedule of Fees.
3. All requirements for a "preliminary subdivision plat" as set forth in Section II.C above, unless waived or
modified by the Staff.
4. Neighborhood and community meeting record.
5. Architectural elevations for all structures in a proposed PUD.
6. A written statement of all zoning and subdivision standards that are proposed to be modified or varied
in the PUD development, including how such modification or waiver would satisfy the criteria set forth
in §3.4.D.1.e of this Code.
7. A written statement of how the proposed PUD meets the standards for review of PUD applications, as
set forth in §3.4 of this Code.
8. Any other information deemed necessary by the Staff to make a fully informed and deliberate decision
on the application.
B. Final PUD Applications—Submittal Requirements.
1. A complete application form provided by the Staff.
2. All applicable fees as set forth in the adopted Schedule of Fees.
3. An approved Preliminary PUD Plan.
4. All requirements for a "final subdivision plat" as set forth in Section II.D above, unless waived or
modified by the Staff.
5. Neighborhood and community meeting record.
6. A written statement of how the Final PUD Plan meets the standards for review, as set forth in §3.4 of
this Code.
7. Any other information deemed necessary by the Staff to make a fully informed and deliberate decision
on the application.
VII.VARIANCES AND ADMINISTRATIVE (MINOR) MODIFICATIONS—SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Submittal Requirements.
1. A complete application form provided by the Staff.
2. All applicable fees as set forth in the adopted Schedule of Fees.
3. The legal description of the property.
4. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of all legal owner(s) of the property.
5. Names and addresses of all adjoining property owners and others required to receive written notice of
the application, as set forth in §3.15 of this Code.
6. A vicinity map locating the subject property and showing streets and other general development of the
surrounding area.
7. A development site plan containing, at a minimum, the following information:
a. The proposed location of all existing and proposed buildings, structures, parking areas and signs
on the property, including the location of required and proposed front, side and rear building and
other setback lines.
b. A statement of the proposed use of each existing or proposed building or structure on the site.
c. Location of property lines, existing easements and other restrictions, rights-of-way, stream/river
corridors, wetlands and critical wildlife habitat, as applicable.
d. The existing land use of all adjacent properties, and the location of all existing buildings and
structures within two hundred (200) feet of the lot or property line of the subject site.
Staff shall have the discretion to request a more detailed development site plan if the specific variance
or modification request is relatively complex or raises compatibility issues.
8. The specific Code standards (including citations) sought to be varied or modified.
9. A written statement of how the proposed variance or minor modification meets the applicable
standards for review as set forth in §3.6 (Variances) or §3.7 (Minor Modifications) of this Code.
10. Any other information deemed necessary by the Staff to make a fully informed and deliberate decision
on the application.
11. Field staking. The lot corners and building corners of the proposed structure shall be field staked ten
(10)fifteen (15) business days prior to the scheduled Board of Adjustment hearing.
12. Site Notice. The applicant shall be responsible for posting notice of the public hearing in accordance
with §3.15 (General Notice Provisions). posting the Estes Valley Board of Adjustment sign on the lot ten
(10) working days prior to the Board of Adjustment public hearing.
VIII.USE CLASSIFICATION—SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Submittal Requirements.
1. A complete application form provided by the Staff.
2. All applicable fees as set forth in the adopted Schedule of Fees.
3. A written statement of how the proposed use meets the criteria for review, as set forth in §3.12 of this
Code. Attach any relevant supporting documents, research, analysis or reports.
4. Any other information deemed necessary by the Staff to make a fully informed and deliberate decision
on the application.
IX.ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS
A. Submittal Requirements.
1. A complete application form provided by the Staff.
2. All applicable fees as set forth in the adopted Schedule of Fees.
3. All records of proceedings and documents pertaining to the decision being appealed.
4. A written statement of the Code Sections or provisions applicable to the appeal, and the reasons and
alleged justification for the appeal.
5. Any other information deemed necessary by the Staff to make a fully informed and deliberate decision
on the request.
X.SEPARATE LOT DETERMINATION—SUBMITTAL REQUIRMENTS
A. Submittal Requirements.
1. A complete application form provided by the Staff.
2. All applicable fees as set forth in the adopted Schedule of Fees.
3. A written statement of how the parcel in question meets the criteria for review, as set forth in §3.14 of
this Code. Attach any relevant supporting documents, research, analysis or reports.
4. Any other information deemed necessary by the Staff to make a fully informed and deliberate decision
on the application.
Attachment A: Form and Acknowledgment for Dedications
CERTIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION(Ord. 8-05 #1)
Know all men by these presents that ___________, being the owner(s) of that part of the (described quarter-
section, section, township, range), Larimer County, Colorado, being more particularly described as follows, to wit:
Beginning at (complete legal description); containing (to nearest one-hundredth) acres more or less; have by these
presents caused the same to be surveyed and subdivided into lots (and blocks, as appropriate) to be known as the
plat of ___________ (Subdivision name), and do hereby dedicate and convey to and for public use the streets as
are laid out and designated on this plat, and do also dedicate easements for the installation and maintenance of
utilities and for drainage facilities as are laid out and designated on this plat, witness our hands and seals this ___
day of _______, 20___.
___________ Owner(s)
The signature(s) shall be notarized as follows:
State of _______ )
) ss
County of __________ )
The foregoing dedication was acknowledged before me this _____ day of _____________, 20____ by
________________________.
(SEAL)
__________________________ Notary Public
My commission expires __________________.
NOTES:
(A) Where a mortgage or lienholder are involved, the dedication and signature block must be modified
accordingly.
(B) Where private streets are allowed, the dedication must be modified accordingly.
(C) The dedication statement shall be amended to reflect the particular plat. For example, if no streets are
being dedicated, the reference to streets would be removed.
Attachment B: Forms for All Plan Certifications
LARIMER COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY APPROVAL
(for properties not served by public central sewer service)
By the Larimer County Health Authority this _____ day of _____________, 20___. All construction on this
subdivision, or any lot therein, including the development of domestic water, and the provision of sewage
treatment, shall be done in a manner which will meet all of the requirements of the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment, and the Larimer County Public Health Department, and the officers authorized to enforce
such requirements.
__________________________ Larimer County Health Authority
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE
I, (surveyor's name), a duly registered land surveyor in the State of Colorado, do hereby certify that this plat of
(subdivision name) truly and correctly represents the results of a survey made by me or under my direct
supervision.
__________________________ Surveyor/Seal
APPROVAL OF SURVEY PLAT
(for properties within the unincorporated Estes Valley) (Ord. 8-05 #1)
This final plat has been reviewed and is hereby approved as to form as complying with all current survey
requirements of Larimer County and of State law pertaining to platting and monumentation. This approval
constitutes neither a warranty by Larimer County concerning such compliance, nor a release or indemnity of the
subdivider and his surveyor concerning any noncompliance of this plat with current survey requirements.
Date: ___________________
__________________________ (Signature)
Colorado P.L.S. No. _______________
_____________________________________________ (Printed Name), Larimer County Engineering Department
TOWN ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE
(for properties within the Town of Estes Park) (Ord. 8-05 #1)
Approved by the Town Engineer of Estes Park, Colorado this ______ day of _________, 20___.
__________________________ (Printed Name), Town Engineer
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL (Ord. 8-05 #1)
Approved by the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners this _____day of __________, 20____. All
dedications are hereby accepted on behalf of the public. This approval does not constitute acceptance of
responsibility by the County for construction, repair or maintenance of any streets, highways, alleys, bridges,
rights-of-way or other improvements designated on this plat.
__________________________ Chair
ATTEST:
__________________________ Clerk of the Board
(Ord. 8-05 #1, 6/14/05)
Attachment C: Compatible Digital Formats and Media Types
Compatible Digital Formats and Media Types shall be in the form and format specified by the Community
Development Department.
DIGITAL FORMATS:
1. AutoCAD r12 or newer DWG
2. ArcView v2.01 or newer
3. ArcCad 3.0 or newer
4. ArcInfo (any version)
MEDIA TYPES:
1. Iomega Zip Disk 100mb
2. 3.5" Floppy Disk
3. Imation Travan TR-4 Tape
4. Other tape media approved by Staff