Leadville City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
60 - ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES4
Sections:
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2023-2, § 7, adopted July 5, 2023, amended Chapter 17.60 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Chapter 17.60, §§ 17.60.010—17.60.040 and 17.60.070, pertained to accessory buildings and uses, and derived from prior code §§ 17.20.010—17.20.030; Ord. No. 99-8; amended during 2002 codification; Ord. No. 05-7; Ord. No. 08-3, § 2; Ord. No. 2009-3, adopted September 1, 2009; Ord. No. 2016-8, adopted November 1, 2016; Ord. No. 2020-6, adopted February 2, 2021.
17.60.010 - Introduction.
The following sections provide requirements for accessory uses, buildings, and structures in the city's zoning districts.
(Ord. No. 2023-2, § 7, 7-5-23)
17.60.020 - Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) requirements.
Unless otherwise stated, the following requirements shall apply to all zoning districts:
A.
Detached ADUs shall be placed on an approved foundation in compliance with applicable adopted building codes and regulations.
B.
ADUs shall be no larger than sixty (60) percent of the size of the principal building and no smaller than one hundred (100) square feet.
C.
In all zoning districts except the C zoning district, ADUs, either integrated or detached, shall be consistent in design and appearance with the primary structure. Specifically, the roof pitch, siding materials, color and window treatment of the ADU shall be complementary with the primary structure. In the C zoning district, any exterior treatments of an ADU shall complement the principal building.
D.
Each ADU shall have a bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower or bath at a minimum.
E.
Each ADU shall have a kitchen with an oven, stove (two-burner minimum), refrigerator and sink at a minimum.
F.
Each ADU shall have a maximum of two bedrooms.
G.
The owners of property upon which an ADU is located shall have an obligation to notify the applicable water and sanitation district of the existence and occupation of the accessory dwelling unit and shall comply at all times with the regulations of such water and sanitation district.
H.
Each accessory dwelling unit must pass the inspection of the building official, and any subsequent structural standards which may be adopted by the City of Leadville.
I.
Setbacks and heights of buildings that contain detached ADUs must adhere to applicable zoning regulations of the zoning district.
J.
For purposes of allowed density, each ADU shall be counted as one unit of density.
K.
A maximum of one ADU shall be permitted per primary building.
L.
The maximum building height of an ADU shall be twenty-five (25) feet.
(Ord. No. 2023-2, § 7, 7-5-23; Ord. No. 2024-3, § 6, 9-3-24)
17.60.030 - Requirements for other accessory uses, buildings, and structures.
Integrated and detached accessory buildings and structures must meet the same setback requirements as principal buildings.
Fences exceeding six feet in height shall not block light, sun, air, vision, or otherwise pose a health or safety hazard or a nuisance to adjacent properties.
No fence, shrubs, trees, sign or any other obstruction shall be permitted in any setback area if it obstructs the sight of drivers at any intersection. Cut firewood stacked in rows shall not obstruct the sight of drivers at an intersection.
Solar energy systems shall maintain the same setbacks as are required for principal buildings, shall not be located within the front yard, and, if freestanding, shall not exceed ten feet in height.
(Ord. No. 2023-2, § 7, 7-5-23)
17.60.040 - Rentals in all zone districts.
Accessory dwelling units in all zone districts where permitted may be used as long-term rental units of thirty (30) consecutive days or more and as short-term rental units of less than thirty (30) consecutive days. Such rentals shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.48 and Chapter 5.12 of this code, as applicable.
(Ord. No. 2023-2, § 7, 7-5-23)