Granby City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 16
15 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
§ 16.15.010 Authority.
This chapter shall be administered and enforced by the town manager or a designee of the town manager who shall be known as the zoning enforcement officer.
(Code 1999 § 16-2-1; Ord. 719 § 1, 2008)
§ 16.15.020 Complaints regarding violations.
Whenever a violation of this title occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint stating fully the causes and basis thereof shall be filed with the zoning enforcement officer. He/she shall record properly such complaint, investigate, and take action thereon as provided by this title.
(Code 1999 § 16-2-2; Ord. 719 § 1, 2008)
§ 16.15.030 Violations and penalties.
(a)
It is unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, or alter any building or structure in violation of these regulations, or any amendment thereto, enacted or adopted by the board of trustees.
(b)
It is unlawful to use any building, structure, or land in violation of these regulations, or any amendments thereto, enacted or adopted by the board of trustees. No building permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued for property in violation of the provisions of this chapter.
(c)
Whenever the zoning enforcement officer shall find a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, he shall notify the person responsible for the violation in writing, and may order the necessary correction within a period of 30 days or take other action as provided in subsection (d) of this section.
(d)
Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter, unless a variance has been authorized by the board of zoning adjustment, shall constitute an ordinance violation and upon conviction shall be punishable by penalty assessment of up to the maximum penalty set forth in GMC § 1.05.090 per day. Each day that such a violation continues shall be considered as a separate offense.
The town may also seek a court injunction prohibiting said use or structure for any violation of this chapter.
(Code 1999 § 16-2-3; Ord. 719 § 1, 2008; Ord. 786 § 1, 2012; Ord. 808 § 1, 2014; Ord. 822 § 2, 2014)
§ 16.15.040 Building permits.
(a)
No building shall be erected, moved or structurally altered unless a building permit therefor has been issued by the town, or its agent, and no building permit shall be issued unless the building or structure proposed is in full conformity with all of the provisions of this chapter, the building code adopted by the town and other provisions of this title or this code.
(b)
Applications for building permits shall be made on forms prescribed by the town and shall be accompanied by drawings to scale showing plot plan, location, floor plan, height and size of all proposed buildings, the location and dimensions of fences, signs and parking and loading areas, and such other information as may be required by the building official.
(c)
Building permit fees will be established and assessed either by the town or its agent at the time of submittal of the building permit application.
(d)
Certificate of Occupancy.
(1)
No land or building shall hereafter be changed in use nor shall any new structure, building or land be occupied or used without first having obtained a certificate of occupancy from the building official.
(2)
All certificates of occupancy shall be filed with the building official and shall be available for examination by any person with either proprietary or tenancy interest in the property or building.
(Code 1999 § 16-2-4; Ord. 719 § 1, 2008)
§ 16.15.050 Performance bond.
(a)
The board shall have the authority to require a performance bond or other securities when it is deemed necessary and appropriate.
(b)
Except in the case of non-income-producing residential property, upon approval of a variance or appeal, conditional use permit, or rezoning, the town should be provided with a surety bond, letter of credit, cash escrow, certificate of deposit, securities or cash deposit prior to the issuing of building or other permits or initiation of work on the proposed improvements or developments at the discretion of the zoning enforcement officer and/or the town board. Said security shall guarantee conformance and compliance with the conditions of the various permits, variance or appeal and the ordinances of the town.
(c)
The security shall be in the amount of the estimated costs of labor and materials for the proposed improvements or development plus 15 percent.
(d)
The town shall hold the security until the completion of the proposed amendments or development and a certificate of occupancy indicating compliance with the variance or appeal and ordinances of the town has been issued by the building official.
(e)
Failure to comply with the conditions of the various permits, variance or appeal and/or ordinances of the town may result in forfeiture of the security.
(Code 1999 § 16-2-5; Ord. 719 § 1, 2008)
§ 16.15.060 Administrative process.
(Ord. 1033, 1/13/2026)
§ 16.15.060.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this section is to define administrative process functions common to numerous processes listed within the Code, including the following: Applications; Fees; Reimbursement Agreements; and Completeness Reviews.
(Ord. 1033, 1/13/2026)
§ 16.15.060.020 Applications and fees.
The various sections within the Code articulate the requirements for different functions within the Code (variances, plats, etc.). The Town’s website shall include application forms that shall be downloaded, completed with content, and signed. The applicant shall submit the completed application form along with the required fees and all required application materials. The Town shall require that applications be officially submitted through an online portal, with links to the online portal available on the Town’s website.
The applicant shall pay upfront administrative fees to cover the costs of the time spent by Town staff (Town Manager, Town Clerk, etc.) in reviewing and administering applications, permits, and related actions outlined in the Code. The Town shall publish a current schedule of fees and make it available on the Town’s website. The fees may be amended by resolution of the Board of Trustees.
(Ord. 1033, 1/13/2026)
§ 16.15.060.030 Reimbursement agreements.
The applicant shall sign a reimbursement agreement with the Town prior to the submittal of an application, for functions specified in the Code. The reimbursement agreement shall hold the applicant responsible for the payment of consultant time and expenses incurred in the review of applications, review and oversight of permit activities, and time spent administering other activities specified in the Code (such as site visits to verify the completion of required improvements).
(Ord. 1033, 1/13/2026)
§ 16.15.060.050 Pre-application meetings.
(Ord. 1033, 1/13/2026)
§ 16.15.060.050.010 Purpose of pre-application meetings.
All applications to the Town of Granby involving the following actions require the scheduling and completion of a Pre-Application Meeting with the Director of Community Development or their designee:
(a)
Variance – Chapter 16.20.
(b)
Amendments (Zoning) – Chapter 16.25.
(c)
Review of Conditional Use Permit Applications (Sections 16.105.010 and 16.105.015).
(d)
Planned Development Overlay District (PDOD) – Chapter 16.90.
(e)
Site Plan Review – Section 16.125.180.
(f)
Sketch Plan – Section 17.20.020.
(g)
Preliminary Plat – Section 17.20.030.
(h)
Final Plat – Section 17.20.040.
(i)
Resubdivision – Chapter 17.35.
(j)
Minor Subdivision – Chapter 17.40.
(k)
Condominiums/Townhomes – Chapter 17.55.
(l)
Annexation (Chapter 16.140).
The purpose of Pre-Application Meetings is to review and clarify submittal requirements for potential applications and to provide relevant information to potential applicants to help avoid delays in the Town’s consideration of applications. |
Applicants shall contact and coordinate with the Director of Community Development or their designee to schedule a Pre-Application Meeting based on the availability of the Applicant and Town staff and consultants. |
(Ord. 1033, 1/13/2026)
§ 16.15.060.050.020 Submittal requirements for pre-application meetings.
No later than five business days prior to a scheduled Pre-Application Meeting, the potential applicant shall submit to the Town the following documents and exhibits for review by the Town:
(a)
Town of Granby Application for Pre-Application Meeting.
(b)
Contact information for the development team and primary contact information (to include the project’s Surveyor, Civil Engineer, and Design Team).
(c)
Written narrative of the scope of the development, to include the following:
(1)
Parcel number, address, owner, and size (in square feet or acres).
(2)
Existing zoning.
(3)
PDOD governing parcel (if applicable).
(4)
HOA governing parcel (if applicable).
(5)
Proposed use/occupancy.
(6)
Proposed scope of work.
(d)
Schematic plan of the site and proposed development to include:
(1)
Vicinity map.
(2)
Parcel map.
(3)
Overall site plan.
(4)
Project Summary, including zoning, acreage, building coverage, and parking count.
(5)
Easements.
(6)
Existing utilities.
(7)
Existing streets and rights of way.
(8)
Intent or strategy to provide utility connections.
(9)
Anticipated locations of utility connections.
(e)
Survey/Topographical Exhibits.
(f)
A list of specific questions the applicant has for the Town and/or its consultants.
The potential applicant is encouraged (but not required) to provide the following additional information (if available): |
• Architectural Renderings. |
• Drainage Reports/Drainage Plan. |
• Traffic Count Data, Traffic Analyses, or Traffic Reports. |
• Supplemental Information/Reports. |
(Ord. 1033, 1/13/2026)
§ 16.15.060.050.030 Follow-up to pre-application meetings.
Within one week of the completion of the Pre-Application Meeting, the Director of Community Development or their designee shall provide a written Pre-Application Summary document that will include:
(a)
Summary of potential issues to be resolved for the potential project, as described in the Pre-Application Meeting.
(b)
Feedback regarding the compatibility of the potential project with the Town of Granby Comprehensive Plan.
(c)
Applicable Municipal Code references.
(d)
Submittal Requirements and Timeframes for the potential application.
(e)
Links to application forms and application fees.
(f)
Summaries of any additional staff comments.
(Ord. 1033, 1/13/2026)
