(a)

Zoning districts. The zoning districts described in this Section are general in nature and not guarantees that the stated minimums or maximum can be achieved on every site. Other regulations of this land use code or site-specific conditions may further limit development.

(1)

Residential zoning districts. The RSF-E, RSF-1, RSF-4, RMF-8 and RMF-12 districts shall be known as the residential zoning districts and are generally appropriate for the built up and infill portions of the Town.

a.

RSF-E. Residential Single-Family-Estate District. The RSF-E is primarily intended to accommodate low-density, estate-type single-family residential development on lots of at least two and one-half (2½) acres in size and to provide land use protection for areas that develop in such a manner. Some agricultural uses may also be permitted.

b.

RSF-1. Residential Single-Family District. The RSF-1 district is primarily intended to accommodate low-density, single-family residential development on lots of at least one (1) acre in size and to provide land use protection for areas that develop in such a manner.

c.

RSF-4. Residential Single-Family District. The RSF-4 district is primarily intended to accommodate medium-density, single-family residential development with a density of up to four (4) units per acre and to provide land use protection for areas that develop in such a manner.

d.

RMF-8. Residential Multi-Family District. The RMF-8 district is primarily intended to accommodate medium-density, multi-family development such as attached townhomes, duplexes and multi-family structures with a density of up to eight (8) units per acre and to provide land use protection for areas that develop in such a manner.

e.

RMF-14. Residential Multi-Family District. The RMF-14 district is primarily intended to accommodate high-density, multi-family development such as duplexes and multi-family structures with a density of up to fourteen (14) units per acre and to provide land use protection for areas that develop in such a manner.

(2)

Nonresidential zoning districts. The DMU, HC, GC and LI districts shall be known as the nonresidential zoning districts and are appropriate for commercial activities and places for work in the community.

a.

DMU. Downtown Mixed-Use District. The DMU district is primarily intended to accommodate concentrated retail, service, office and residential mixed-use in the downtown setting. The district is not intended for major shopping centers or large outdoor sales areas. Pedestrian circulation is encouraged within the DMU through the use of flexible parking requirements and design standards.

b.

HC. Highway Commercial. The Highway Commercial district is intended to accommodate retail, office and service uses conducted entirely indoors. The district promotes well-designed development on sites that provide excellent transportation access. This district typically is located adjacent to major arterials.

c.

GC. General Commercial. The General Commercial district is intended to accommodate moderate to high-intensity retail, office and service uses that may include outdoor display or storage. This district is typically located along major and minor arterials.

d.

LI. Light Industrial. The Light Industrial district is primarily intended to accommodate light manufacturing uses within an enclosed structure or development that provides for a mix of office, light industrial and limited retail service uses in attractive, business park settings. Campus-style business parks are appropriate within this district.

(3)

Agricultural district. This district encompasses those properties that are annexed into the Town, are currently used for agricultural or other nonurban purposes but are not ready for development at this time because of lack of utilities or other services.

a.

AG. Agricultural district. The Agricultural district is intended to accommodate agricultural operations, very low-density single-family residential development in the perimeter and rural portions and to provide a transition zoning category of the Town.

(4)

Special purpose zoning districts.

a.

PUD. Planned Unit Development district. The PUD district is intended to encourage innovative land planning and site design concepts that implement and are consistent with the Town of Mead Comprehensive Plan. The following are requirements of a PUD application:

1.

Developer's statement of intent. Each concept plan application shall contain a statement by the applicant describing how the proposed development departs from the otherwise applicable standards of this land use code, and how the proposed development and mixed uses, on balance, is an improvement over what would be required under otherwise applicable standards.

2.

Review and approval procedures. PUDs shall be reviewed and approved in accordance with the procedures in this code.

3.

Use regulations. The Board of Trustees shall determine the types of uses allowed within a PUD at the time of concept plan approval. Only uses that are consistent with the Town of Mead Comprehensive Plan, pursuant to Section 24-67-105, C.R.S., may be allowed within a PUD, and should generally be limited to uses allowed in the underlying zoning district.

4.

Development intensity. The total number of dwelling units and level of nonresidential development allowed within a PUD shall comply with the Town of Mead Comprehensive Plan, pursuant to Section 24-67-105, C.R.S., and shall not exceed the level that can be adequately served by public facilities. To provide information on the capacity of streets and other facilities serving a PUD, the Town Manager may require the applicant to conduct a traffic impact study or other infrastructure capacity analysis to provide information on the development's expected impacts on existing and planned facilities.

5.

Other standards. Otherwise applicable standards of this code may be modified by the Board of Trustees as part of the approval of a PUD if consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, pursuant to Section 24-67-105, C.R.S., and if the development is found to be an improvement over what would be required under otherwise applicable standards.

b.

HDOD. Highway Development Overlay District. (See Article II of this Chapter for description)

(5)

Zoning district map. The boundaries and classifications of districts established are as depicted on a map entitled the "Town of Mead Zoning District Map" as may from time to time be revised, updated or redrafted. The official zoning district map adopted and to be used for present reference shall be that map bearing the most recent date of publication which has been signed by the Chair of the Planning Commission and the Mayor of the Town Board of Trustees. Said material and all notations, references and other information shown thereon are adopted and incorporated herein as though the said map were fully described herein.

(b)

Interpretation of boundary lines. In the event uncertainty is deemed to exist on the zoning district map, district boundaries shall be on section lines, lot lines, the center lines of highways, streets, alleys, railroad rights-of-way or such lines extended; municipal corporation lines; natural boundary lines, such as streams; or other lines to be determined by the use of scales shown on the map.

(1)

Hazard overlay district boundaries. Hazard district boundaries, as depicted by separate maps, are estimates based upon:

a.

Data verified from the Colorado Geological Survey on geological hazards; and

b.

Data verified from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or the Board of Trustees on flood-prone areas.

(c)

Amendment upon zoning or modification. Upon enactment of any ordinance annexing and establishing zoning or modifying existing zoning for any property, and upon final passage thereof, the Town shall amend the prior existing official map to include the annexed area with the proper zoning classification or show the amended classification, as the case may be. Such updated current official map shall contain, in table form, the date and number of the ordinance amending it, the date the map was amended to reflect each amendment and the initials of the person who checked and approved the change to the map.

(d)

Cost for amending zoning. Any person who proposes zoning for property being annexed or proposes modifying existing zoning shall bear the entire cost of amending the official zoning map, including all notification costs. The Town shall provide applicants with a copy of the current fee schedule and fee agreement form.

(e)

Public inspection; storage of original. The official zoning district map shall be available and on display at the Town Hall during normal business hours. In addition, one (1) original duplicate Mylar copy of the current official map, and all prior official maps having been adopted, shall be held under lock and in a secure place by the Town Clerk, who shall act as custodian thereof, and the map shall not be amended, changed, updated or otherwise modified or let out of direct control of the Town Clerk for any reason whatsoever. The secured map is to be released for inspection only upon authorization of the Town Clerk.

(Ord. 653 §1, 2009; Ord. 716 §4, 2012)