(A)   This chapter establishes the zoning districts applied to property within the town, determines how the zoning districts are applied on the zoning map, and identifies general permitted land uses and development standards for each zoning district.

   (B)   Zoning Districts established. To classify and separate the uses of land, buildings, and structures for implementing the town zoning chapter, the town is divided into the zoning and overlay districts listed below.

 

      (1)   The location and boundaries of the zoning districts established by this code shall be designated upon the official “Zoning Map of the Town of Colorado City.” The zoning map, together with all data shown on the map and all amendments hereafter adopted, is by reference made a part of this code.

      (2)   The official zoning map shall be located in and maintained by the Community Development Department and made available for inspection at Town Hall.

         (a)   Any changes to the official zoning map shall be considered an amendment to the official zoning map and filed in accordance with § 152.090.

         (b)   The official zoning map may, from time to time, be republished to delineate any change of zoning approved pursuant to § 152.090 or any other amendments thereto.

      (1)   Where zoning district boundaries are indicated as approximately following street or alley center lines, such center lines shall be construed to be the district boundary.

      (2)   Where zoning district boundaries are so indicated that they approximately follow property lines, such property lines shall be construed to be the district boundary.

      (3)   Where zoning district boundaries divide a lot or parcel, the zoning boundary shall be determined by using the scale of the zoning map, unless indicated by legal description with distance and bearing or other dimension. Such zoning district boundary shall be considered a "lot line" as defined herein. If the area created by such lot line does not comply with the designated district lot area and lot width requirements, zoning for the entire parcel shall be that which is applied to the largest portion of the property.

      (4)   Where existing development has occurred across zoning lines, zoning for the entire parcel shall be that which is applied to the largest portion of the property.

      (5)   Where a public street or alley, railroad, or utility right-of-way is officially vacated or abandoned, the property that was formerly in the right-of-way will be included within the zoning district of the adjoining property on either side of the centerline of the vacated or abandoned right-of-way or easement.

      (6)   In case of doubt or disagreement concerning the exact location of a district line, determination shall lie with the Zoning Administrator as defined under § 152.074. The determination of the Zoning Administrator may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of § 152.086(K).

(Ord. 2020-02, passed 4-13-2020)

(Ord. 2020-02, passed 4-13-2020)

 

 

         (a)   These requirements shall apply to development of new multi-family dwellings or renovation of existing multi-family dwellings within the Multiple Family Residential-3 (RM) Zoning District that has frontage along State Route 389 in the town.

         (b)   These guidelines will be used by town staff and decision-making bodies as a framework for evaluating residential development proposals and for commenting on the design aspects of those proposed projects. The general development and subdivision regulations should also be referenced for additional site design standards specifically applicable to residential subdivision developments.

         (a)   Natural materials and deep earthtone colors are preferred, and design elements should not consist primarily of metal, glass, plastic, highly reflective materials and bright colors. Such materials may have limited application in trim or accent areas, but should not be predominant visual elements of the building(s) or site improvements.

         (b)   Large bland monolithic facades or rooflines and repetition of very simple details which become monotonous in character should be avoided. Building elevations should create a unique character which is emphasized through interesting architectural details or façade articulation in each component. For example, windows may be arched or rectangular, bayed out or recessed, have raised borders, awnings, planter boxes or shutters.

         (c)   Simple, clean, bold projections of stairways are required to complement the architectural massing and form of the multi-family structure. Stairways should be of an approved building material as listed in § 152.026(E)(2)(d). Thin-looking, open metal, prefabricated stairs are not recommended.

         (d)   All building facades should be designed with architecturally finished materials, with the following recommended primary façade building materials:

            1.   Modular masonry materials such as brick, block, and stone;

            2.   Precast concrete or aggregate panels with a decorative finish;

            3.   Stucco or stucco-like materials;

            4.   Wood, provided the surfaces are finished for exterior use and wood of proven exterior durability; or

            5.   Other materials as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

         (a)   Buildings, structures, open space areas and other features shall be oriented to protect and/or enhance major vistas and panoramas that give special emphasis to mountains, and special man-made or natural landmarks.

         (b)   A system of attractive and safe pedestrian ways shall be provided which link the various components of the development with each other and link the site's pedestrian system with adjacent public pedestrian ways. They shall also link the dwellings with adjacent land uses such as parks, shopping centers, or schools, which are likely to be used by the residents of the development.

         (a)   The primary vehicular access into a multi-family residential project shall be through an entry drive rather than a parking lot drive.

         (b)   Developments along ADOT controlled roadways shall complete a traffic study analysis, including access needs, traffic control needs, highway expansion needs, drainage management plan, and/or a cost sharing plan. ADOT approval will be required as part of the development plan approval process.

         (c)   Access points along primary gateway roadways shall be placed and designed in accordance with ADOT and/or town requirements.

      (6)   Further reference, as appropriate, should be given to the town Uniform Building and Fire Codes, general development and subdivision guidelines, floodplain management ordinance, and engineering design standards.

   (G)   Flag lots. A flag lot for one single-family dwelling may be allowed to accommodate the development of property that otherwise could not reasonably be developed under the regulations contained in this chapter or other titles adopted by the city. The primary purpose of this section is not to make development of property easier and more profitable. Rather, it is to serve as a "last resort" for property which may not otherwise be reasonably developed.

         (a)   More than two flag lots with contiguous staffs should be avoided;

         (b)   Whether development of the property in question under normal city land use and subdivision regulations is reasonable and practical;

         (c)   Creation of a flag lot should not foreclose the possibility of future development of other large interior parcels that are not developable unless a street is extended to them across other adjacent properties;

         (d)   A flag lot will only be considered for approval in the area of the original Short Creek Subdivision (SCSD) sheets 5-28 recorded September 26, 2017, and not in any other parcels or developments;

         (e)   Flag lots will not be approved in any new subdivisions even in the area of SCSD sheets 5-28; and

         (f)   Flag lots may not be further subdivided following initial approval.

         (a)   A flag lot shall be comprised of a staff (narrow) portion that is contiguous with a flag (wide) portion.

         (b)   The staff portion of the lot shall front on and be contiguous to a public street. The minimum width of the staff portion at any point shall be 26 feet. However, a greater staff width for lots within the sensitive lands overlay zone may be required. The maximum length of a staff shall be 150 feet. The maximum grade of a staff shall not exceed 12%.

         (c)   The minimum size of the flag lot shall be R1-12 single-family residential.

         (d)   The size of the flag portion of a lot shall conform to the minimum lot size requirement of the zone in which the lot is located.

         (e)   No building or structure shall be located within the staff portion of a flag lot.

         (f)   The front yard of a flag lot shall be on the side of the flag portion which connects to the staff. Yard setbacks shall conform to the setback requirements of the zone in which the flag lot is located.

         (g)   A main building shall be located no more than 250 feet from a fire hydrant, measured along a public or private right-of-way or along the staff portion of a flag lot. An easement for any fire hydrant located on private property shall be provided to the city for access to and maintenance of the hydrant.

         (h)   Upon review the city may require installation of curb, gutter and other drainage control measures in the staff portion of a flag lot to prevent runoff from entering neighboring properties.

         (i)   Clear address signage shall be installed and maintained at the street by the owner, including notice that the driveway is a private right-of-way.

         (j)   Before a flag lot is approved the town's Utility Department must approve the design and location of all facilities needed to accommodate a single-family dwelling. Construction of the approved facilities must be complete before a building permit will be issued for the lot.

(Ord. 2020-02, passed 4-13-2020; Am. Ord. 2021-05, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2022-10, passed 6-13-2022; Am. Ord. 2023-08, passed 4-10-2023; Am. Ord. 2024-07, passed 3-11-2024; Am. Ord. 2024-16, passed 9-16-2024)

         (a)   This overlay district is intended to require both residential and non-residential uses, either vertically or horizontally, and to promote site and building design that accommodates multimodal travel that creates opportunities to live and work within the central downtown area.

         (b)   The mixed-use overlay district shall be utilized as an overlay zone. Land classified in the mixed-use overlay district shall be limited to those areas located within the CBD zoning district. Property so classified shall be identified on the zoning map by both the underlying CBD district and the mixed-use overlay designation. The mixed-use regulations set forth in this section shall be in addition to those regulations set forth in the underlying CBD district. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the mixed-use overlay district and the provisions of the CBD district, the provisions of the mixed-use overlay district shall prevail. If the mixed-use overlay district is silent in relation to any development standard, the development standard identified in the underlying CBD zone shall prevail.

 

         (a)   These requirements shall apply to development of new buildings or renovation of existing buildings within any Commercial and Mixed-Use Overlay Zoning District that has frontage along State Route 389 in the town, unless otherwise specified within this section. In the case of mixed-use buildings, the standards of this section and the standards of § 152.045(E), shall both apply.

         (b)   These guidelines will be used by town staff and decision-making bodies as a framework for evaluating development proposals and for commenting on the design aspects of those proposed projects. The town general development and subdivision regulations should also be referenced for additional site design standards specifically applicable to multi-family and commercial subdivision developments.

         (a)   Natural materials and deep earthtone colors are preferred, and design elements should not consist primarily of metal, glass, plastic, highly reflective materials and bright colors. Such materials may have limited application in trim or accent areas, but should not be predominant visual elements of the building(s) or site improvements.

         (b)   Large bland monolithic facades or rooflines and repetition of very simple details which become monotonous in character should be avoided. Building elevations should create a unique character which is emphasized through interesting architectural details or façade articulation in each component. For example, windows may be arched or rectangular, bayed out or recessed, have raised borders, awnings, planter boxes or shutters.

         (c)   All building facades should be designed with architecturally finished materials, with the following recommended primary façade building materials:

            1.   Modular masonry materials such as brick, block, and stone;

            2.   Precast concrete or aggregate panels with a decorative finish;

            3.   Stucco or stucco-like materials;

            4.   Wood, provided the surfaces are finished for exterior use and wood of proven exterior durability; or

            5.   Other materials as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

         (a)   Buildings, structures, open space areas and other features shall be oriented to protect and/or enhance major vistas and panoramas that give special emphasis to mountains, mesas, and special man-made or natural landmarks.

         (b)   On-site pedestrian walks shall be provided to connect street sidewalks to primary commercial and mixed-use building entries by the most direct route practicable. Multi-building developments shall minimize auto/pedestrian conflicts and maximize convenient pedestrian access between buildings.

         (c)   Openings for vehicular uses, such as garage door bays used to access vehicles into and out of a building for repair or storage, must be located on facades that do not face the primary street.

         (a)   Developments along ADOT controlled roadways shall complete a traffic study analysis, including access needs, traffic control needs, highway expansion needs, drainage management plan, and/or a cost sharing plan. ADOT approval will be required as part of the development plan approval process.

         (b)   Access points along primary gateway roadways shall be placed and designed in accordance with ADOT and/or town requirements.

      (6)   Further reference, as appropriate, should be given to the town Uniform Building and Fire Codes, general development and subdivision guidelines, floodplain management ordinance, and engineering design standards.

   

 

         (a)   These requirements shall apply to development of new buildings or renovation of existing buildings within any Business and Industrial Zoning District, unless otherwise specified within this section.

         (b)   These guidelines will be used by town staff and decision-making bodies as a framework for evaluating development proposals and for commenting on the design aspects of those proposed projects. The town general development and subdivision regulations should also be referenced for additional site design standards specifically applicable to commercial subdivision developments.

            1.   Adult entertainment businesses;

            2.   Auto wrecking and salvage yard;

            3.   Marijuana Dispensaries;

            4.   Tobacco/Vape Shops;

            1.   Natural materials and deep earthtone colors are preferred, and design elements should not consist primarily of metal, glass, plastic, highly reflective materials and bright colors. Such materials may have limited application in trim or accent areas, but should not be predominant visual elements of the building(s) or site improvements.

            2.   Large bland monolithic façades or rooflines and repetition of very simple details which become monotonous in character should be avoided. Building elevations should create a unique character which is emphasized through interesting architectural details or façade articulation in each component. For example, windows may be arched or rectangular, bayed out or recessed, have raised borders, awnings, planter boxes or shutters.

            3.   All building facades should be designed with architecturally finished materials, with the following recommended primary façade building materials:

               a.   Modular masonry materials such as brick, block, and stone;

               b.   Precast concrete or aggregate panels with a decorative finish;

               c.   Stucco or stucco-like materials;

               d.   Wood, provided the surfaces are finished for exterior use and wood of proven exterior durability; or

               e.   Other materials as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

            1.   Buildings, structures, open space areas and other features shall be oriented to protect and/or enhance major vistas and panoramas that give special emphasis to mountains, mesas, and special man-made or natural landmarks.

            2.   Multi-building developments shall minimize auto/pedestrian conflicts and maximize convenient pedestrian access between buildings.

            1.   Developments along ADOT controlled roadways shall complete a traffic study analysis, including access needs, traffic control needs, highway expansion needs, drainage management plan, and/or a cost sharing plan. ADOT approval will be required as part of the development plan approval process.

            2.   Access points along primary gateway roadways shall be placed and designed in accordance with ADOT and/or town requirements.

      (6)   Further reference, as appropriate, should be given to the town Uniform Building and Fire Codes, general development and subdivision guidelines, floodplain management ordinance, and engineering design standards.

      (1)   A Planned Area Development District shall conform to the general plan as adopted or amended from time to time, shall conform to all regulations pertaining to land development within this code and the subdivision ordinance, and all other rules, regulations, specifications and standards set forth in all other applicable town codes, unless specific deviations are approved by the Town Council during the PAD approval process.

      (2)   The area for a PAD shall consist of a single parcel of land or a contiguous group of parcels with a combined minimum size of five acres.

      (1)   Specify the location of base zoning districts and define standards for the modification of these locations within the specified PAD area.

      (2)   Define which uses permitted by right or by conditional use permit within a base zoning district (as specified in Tables 2.2-1, 2.3-1, 2.4-1, and 2.5-1) will be permitted within said PAD zoning districts. PAD zoning districts may not include uses that are not permitted within a base zoning district, but may modify or define standards for the operation and performance of permitted uses within PAD zoning districts.

      (3)   Define development standards pertaining to the size, dimensions, height, lot coverage, placement, or setback of uses. However, the total number of dwelling units in a PAD plan shall not exceed the maximum number permitted by the general plan density for the total area of the PAD designated for residential use.

      (4)   Specify the location, extent, and design standards for open space, landscaping, amenities, screening and buffers, and signage.

      (5)   Specify the location and design of public/private streets, drives, parking, pedestrian, and bikeways.

      (6)   Specify the timing, sequencing, and phasing of development, including coordinating the type, location, and intensity of development permitted with the construction and availability of public facilities and services.

      (7)   Provide for the construction of public improvements and facilities onsite or within public easements and rights-of-way abutting the site as required to serve and benefit development within the PAD area or as may be required to mitigate impacts resulting from the development on other properties and uses outside of the PAD area.

      (1)   Before approving a preliminary PAD, the Commission will ensure that the application meets the following standards:

         (g)   Upon approval through § 152.090, the preliminary PAD shall be placed on file in the Planning Department pending approval of the final PAD.

      (2)   (a)   Application for final PAD approval shall follow the requirements of § 152.090 process and contain the following:

            1.   Final legal documents specifying control of common areas;

            2.   If applicable, a plat of the property as required by the general development and subdivision regulations of the town and plan of required documents; and

            3.   If applicable, assurance of construction and completion of required public and private improvements in the form as specified in § 413 of the General Development and Subdivision Regulations of the town.

         (b)   The final development plan shall include any changes, alterations, additions or deletions requested by the Planning Commission and/or Town Council in its grant of Preliminary PAD approval. Except for these modifications, the final PAD shall not deviate from the approved Preliminary PAD.

(Ord. 2020-02, passed 4-13-2020)