For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this title, the town of La Veta is divided into the following zoning districts:

(Ord. 225 (part), 2004; Ord. 125 (part), 1984; Ord. 104 Art. 5 §1, 1982)

The location and boundaries of the zoning districts established in this chapter are shown on the map accompanying Ordinance 225, entitled "Official Zoning Map: La Veta, Colorado July 1, 2004." The official map shall be filed at the office of the town clerk and shall be kept current at all times.

(Ord. 225 (part), 2004)

In determining the boundaries of zone districts shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

A.

Unless otherwise indicated, the boundaries are the centerlines of right-of-ways for streets, roads, highways, alleys, and railroads or such lines extended.

B.

Where a district boundary is shown by a specific dimension as being located at any given distance from any right-of-way line, such specific dimension shall govern.

C.

In unsubdivided land or land not having right-of-ways or any features described above, the district boundaries shall be determined by use of the scale on the official zoning map.

D.

The board of adjustment established in this title shall, upon application or upon its own motion, determine the location of boundaries in cases where uncertainty exists.

(Ord. 104 Art. 5 §3, 1982)

A.

The requirements contained in this title are not retroactive in their application to existing buildings and uses except as specified herein.

B.

An unenclosed porch or paved terrace may project into a front yard for a distance not exceeding eight feet. An unenclosed vestibule containing not more than sixty square feet may project into a front or rear yard for a distance not to exceed six feet.

C.

The height limitations of this title shall not apply to chimneys, church spires, flagpoles, radio and television antennas, water tanks, and public utility poles and towers.

(Ord. 104 Art. 5 §4, 1982)

Whenever a use is contemplated for a particular district which is not specifically allowed or excluded, the town board may by resolution add such use to a zoning district provided:

A.

Such use is appropriate to the general environmental character of the district to which it is added;

B.

Such use does not create any more alteration of the natural environment nor create any more offensive noise, vibration, dust, smoke, odor or objectionable influences than the minimum amount normally resulting from the other uses permitted in the district to which it is added.

(Ord. 104 Art. 5 §5, 1982)