Minturn City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 1
General Provisions
Sections
- Sec 16-1-10.- Title of provisions
- Sec 16-1-20. - Purpose of provisions
- Sec. 16-1-30 - Statutory authority.
- Sec. 16-1-40. - Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 16-1-50. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 16-1-60. - Application of regulations.
- Sec. 16-1-70. - Annexation and disconnection procedure.
- Sec. 16-1-80. - Relationship to existing ordinances.
- Sec. 16-1-90. - Enforcement and penalties.
- Sec. 16-1-100. - Severability.
ARTICLE 2
Definitions, Illustrations and Lot Standards1
Sections
- Sec. 16-2-10.- Purpose.
- Sec. 16-2-20. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-2-30. - Illustrations.
- Sec. 16-2-40. - General lot requirements and dimensional standards.
- Sec. 16-2-50. - Specific lot requirements and dimensional standards.
- Sec. 16-2-60. - Building height limitations for all zone districts except 100 Block Zones.
- Sec. 16-2-65. - 100 Block Zones building height limitations.
- Secs. 16-2-70, 16-2-80. - Reserved.
ARTICLE 5
Grouse Creek Character Area
Sections
- Sec. 16-5-10.- Character Area characteristics.
- Sec. 16-5-20. - Grouse Creek Commercial Zone.
- Sec. 16-5-30. - Grouse Creek Character Area map.
- Sec. 16-5-40. - Grouse Creek Character Area use table.
- Sec. 16-5-50. - Grouse Creek Character Area limited use standards.
- Sec. 16-5-60. - Supplemental regulations and site development standards.
ARTICLE 6
Old Town Character Area
Sections
- Sec. 16-6-10.- Character Area characteristics.
- Sec. 16-6-20. - Old Town Residential Zone.
- Sec. 16-6-30. - Old Town Commercial Zone.
- Sec. 16-6-35. - 100 Block Commercial Zones.
- Sec. 16-6-40. - Old Town Mixed-Use Zone.
- Sec. 16-6-50. - Old Town Recreation and Open Space Zone.
- Sec. 16-6-60. - Old Town Character Area map.
- Sec. 16-6-70. - Old Town Character Area use table.
- Sec. 16-6-80. - Old Town Character Area limited use standards.
- Sec. 16-6-90. - Supplemental regulations and standards.
ARTICLE 7
South Town Character Area
Sections
- Sec. 16-7-10.- Character Area characteristics.
- Sec. 16-7-20. - South Town Residential Zone.
- Sec. 16-7-30. - South Town Commercial Zone.
- Sec. 16-7-40. - South Town Federally Regulated Area.
- Sec. 16-7-50. - South Town Character Area map.
- Sec. 16-7-60. - South Town Character Area use table.
- Sec. 16-7-70. - South Town Character Area limited use standards.
- Sec. 16-7-80. - Supplemental regulations and standards.
ARTICLE 8
Martin Creek Character Area
Sections
- Sec. 16-8-10.- Character Area characteristics.
- Sec. 16-8-20. - Martin Creek Residential Estate Zone.
- Sec. 16-8-30. - Martin Creek Character Area Map.
- Sec. 16-8-40. - Martin Creek Character Area use table.
- Sec. 16-8-50. - Martin Creek Character Area limited use standards.
- Sec. 16-8-60. - Supplemental regulations and standards.
ARTICLE 9
Cross Creek Character Area
Sections
- Sec. 16-9-10.- Character Area characteristics.
- Sec. 16-9-20. - Cross Creek Residential Zone.
- Sec. 16-9-30. - Cross Creek Mixed-Use Zone.
- Sec. 16-9-40. - Federally Regulated Area.
- Sec. 16-9-45. - Cross Creek Recreation and Open Space Zone.
- Sec. 16-9-50. - Cross Creek Character Area map.
- Sec. 16-9-60. - Cross Creek Character Area use table.
- Sec. 16-9-70. - Cross Creek Character Area limited use standards.
- Sec. 16-9-80. - Supplemental regulations and standards.
ARTICLE 10
Bolt's Lake, Willow Creek, Rock Creek and Holy Cross Character Areas2
Sections
- Sec. 16-10-10.- Establishment of Bolt's Lake, Willow Creek, Rock Creek and Holy Cross Character Areas.
- Sec. 16-10-20. - Character Area characteristics.
- Sec. 16-10-25. - Willow Creek, Rock Creek and Holy Cross Character Areas map.
- Sec. 16-10-30. - Permitted uses of ranch lots and estate lots.
- Sec. 16-10-35. - Master map for mountaintop area.
- Sec. 16-10-40. - Terms and conditions applicable to ranch lots and estate lots.
ARTICLE 10
5 - Bolts Lake Property Zone Districts
Sections
- Sec. 16-10.5-10.- Establishment of zone districts.
- Sec. 16-10.5-25. - Bolts Concept Plan.
- Sec. 16-10.5-30. - Bolts Residential Zone.
- Sec. 16-10.5-40. - Bolts Mixed Use Zone.
- Sec. 16-10.5-50. - Bolts Open Space and Recreational Zone.
- Sec. 16-10.5-60. - Bolts Holding Zone.
- Sec. 16-10.5-70. - Permitted use table.
- Sec. 16-10.5-80. - Density; limitations applicable to Battle Retained Parcels.
- Sec. 16-10.5-90. - Terms and conditions applicable Bolts Lake Property.
ARTICLE 11
Lionshead Character Area
Sections
- Sec. 16-11-10.- Character Area characteristics.
- Sec. 16-11-20. - Recreation and Open Space Zone.
- Sec. 16-11-30. - Light Industry and Public Facilities Zone.
- Sec. 16-11-35. - Cemetery Zone.
- Sec. 16-11-40. - Lionshead Character Area map.
- Sec. 16-11-50. - Lionshead Character Area use table.
- Sec. 16-11-60. - Lionshead Character Area limited use standards.
- Sec. 16-11-70. - Supplemental regulations and standards.
ARTICLE 12
Game Creek Character Area
Sections
- Sec. 16-12-10.- Character Area characteristics.
- Sec. 16-12-20. - Game Creek Residential Zone.
- Sec. 16-12-30. - Game Creek PUD Holding Zone.
- Sec. 16-12-40. - Game Creek Character Area map.
- Sec. 16-12-50. - Game Creek Character Area use table.
- Sec. 16-12-60. - Game Creek Character Area limited use standards.
- Sec. 16-12-70. - Supplemental regulations and standards.
ARTICLE 14
5 - Maloit Park Character Area
Sections
- Sec. 16-14.5-10.- Character Area characteristics.
- Sec. 16-14.5-20. - Maloit Park Mixed-Use Zone.
- Sec. 16-14.5-30. - Maloit Park Public Facilities Zone.
- Sec. 16-14.5-40. - Maloit Park Recreation and Open Space Zone.
- Sec. 16-14.5-50. - Maloit Park Character Area map.
- Sec. 16-14.5-60. - Maloit Park Character Area use table.
ARTICLE 15
Planned Unit Development Overlay Zone District
Sections
- Sec. 16-15-10.- Purpose and general provisions.
- Sec. 16-15-20. - Authority.
- Sec. 16-15-30. - General applicability.
- Sec. 16-15-40. - Minimum land area.
- Sec. 16-15-50. - Location.
- Sec. 16-15-60. - Procedure.
- Sec. 16-15-70. - General standards.
- Sec. 16-15-80. - Fees.
- Sec. 16-15-90. - Concept development plan application and checklist.
- Sec. 16-15-100. - Preapplication conference.
- Sec. 16-15-110. - Concept plan submission.
- Sec. 16-15-120. - Concept development plan, Planning Commission review.
- Sec. 16-15-130. - PUD preliminary development plan application.
- Sec. 16-15-140. - Preliminary development plan submittal requirements.
- Sec. 16-15-150. - Planned Unit Development (PUD) agreement for final plan.
- Sec. 16-15-160. - PUD/preliminary development plan; Planning Commission review.
- Sec. 16-15-170. - PUD/preliminary development plan; Town Council review and action.
- Sec. 16-15-180. - Substantial change from Planning Commission review.
- Sec. 16-15-190. - Effect of approval of preliminary development plan for PUD.
- Sec. 16-15-200. - Final plan for PUD.
- Sec. 16-15-210. - Minor planned unit development.
- Sec. 16-15-220. - Planned Unit Development agreement for final development plan.
- Sec. 16-15-230. - Changes to approved plans.
- Sec. 16-15-240. - Enforcement of PUD.
ARTICLE 16
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Sections
- Sec. 16-16-10.- Standards and administration.
- Sec. 16-16-20. - Parking required for residential and lodging uses for all zone districts except for the 100 Block Commercial Zones.
- Sec. 16-16-30. - Parking required for commercial, office and institutional uses for all zone districts except for the 100 Block Commercial Zones.
- Sec. 16-16-40. - Parking required for light industrial, warehousing and storage facility uses for all zone districts except for the 100 Block Commercial Zones.
- Sec. 16-16-50. - Determination of parking for uses not listed.
- Sec. 16-16-60. - Main Street (Highway 24) parking.
- Sec. 16-16-70. - Supplemental parking and loading standards.
- Sec. 16-16-80. - Measurement of floor area to determine parking spaces required.
- Sec. 16-16-90. - Clear-vision area requirements.
- Sec. 16-16-100. - General standards for parking and loading areas.
- Sec. 16-16-110. - Location of required parking spaces.
- Sec. 16-16-120. - Design requirements for parking and loading areas.
- Sec. 16-16-130. - Snow storage.
- Sec. 16-16-140. - Landscaping standards for parking areas.
- Sec. 16-16-150. - 100 Block incentive-based parking program.
ARTICLE 17
Supplemental Regulations and Standards
Sections
- Sec. 16-17-10.- Generally.
- Sec. 16-17-20. - Minimum use of lots.
- Sec. 16-17-30. - Dual use of lots.
- Sec. 16-17-40. - Frontage.
- Sec. 16-17-50. - Reserved.
- Sec. 16-17-60. - Building height exceptions.
- Sec. 16-17-70. - Hillside building regulations.
- Sec. 16-17-80. - Determination of slope.
- Sec. 16-17-90. - Land and open space dedications.
- Sec. 16-17-100. - Utility transmissions.
- Sec. 16-17-110. - Underground utilities.
- Sec. 16-17-120. - Cluster subdivisions.
- Sec. 16-17-130. - Phasing standards.
- Sec. 16-17-140. - Landscaping standards.
- Sec. 16-17-150. - Water efficient landscape standards.
- Sec. 16-17-160. - Landscape standards and plan submittal required for multi-family, mixed-use, commercial developments, subdivisions and planned unit developments.
- Sec. 16-17-170. - Landscape standards and plan submittal for residential homes in all zone districts for single-family dwellings, duplexes, single-family with accessory apartments, and single-family with accessory dwelling.
- Sec. 16-17-175. - Installation and maintenance requirements for all landscaping.
- Sec. 16-17-180. - Exterior illumination standards.
- Sec. 16-17-190. - Reserved.
- Sec. 16-17-200. - Design Standards and Guidelines adopted.
- Sec. 16-17-210. - Keeping of fowl; limitations and requirements.
- Sec. 16-17-220. - Family child care homes.
ARTICLE 18
Health and Safety Standards
Sections
- Sec. 16-18-10.- Purpose.
- Sec. 16-18-20. - Applicability.
- Sec. 16-18-30. - Noise and vibration standards.
- Sec. 16-18-40. - Air quality, smoke and particulate standards.
- Sec. 16-18-50. - Water quality standards.
- Sec. 16-18-60. - Heat, glare, radiation and electrical interference.
- Sec. 16-18-70. - Storage of hazardous and nonhazardous materials.
ARTICLE 19
Sign Regulations
Sections
- Sec. 16-19-10.- Short title.
- Sec. 16-19-20. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 16-19-30. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-19-40. - Application and approval required.
- Sec. 16-19-50. - Permit process.
- Sec. 16-19-60. - General regulations.
- Sec. 16-19-70. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 16-19-80. - Exempted signs.
- Sec. 16-19-90. - Temporary signs.
- Sec. 16-19-100. - Specific regulations; permitted signs in Residential, Mobile Home, Agriculture and Open Space Zone Districts.
- Sec. 16-19-110. - Specific regulations; permitted signs in Commercial and Industrial Zone Districts.
- Sec. 16-19-120. - Specific regulations; permitted signs in Mixed-Use Zone District.
- Sec. 16-19-130. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 16-19-140. - Variances.
- Sec. 16-19-150. - Enforcement.
ARTICLE 20
Environmental Impact Report
Sections
- Sec. 16-20-10.- Purpose.
- Sec. 16-20-20. - Preliminary environmental assessment.
- Sec. 16-20-30. - Exemptions from required report.
- Sec. 16-20-40. - Preparation and scope.
- Sec. 16-20-50. - Report contents.
- Sec. 16-20-60. - Additional materials.
- Sec. 16-20-70. - Cost and fees.
- Sec. 16-20-80. - Submission.
- Sec. 16-20-90. - Review.
ARTICLE 21
Administration and Procedures
Sections
- Division 1 - General Provisions
- Sec. 16-21-10. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 16-21-20. - Duties and responsibilities.
- Sec. 16-21-30. - Town Council powers and duties.
- Sec. 16-21-40. - Planning Commission.
- Sec. 16-21-50. - Planning Commission as Design Review Board; powers and duties.
- Sec. 16-21-60. - Planning Director; duties.
- Sec. 16-21-70. - Town Attorney; duties.
- Sec. 16-21-80. - Town Engineer; duties.
- Division 2 - Procedures
- Sec. 16-21-110. - General.
- Sec. 16-21-120. - Provisions of general applicability.
- Sec. 16-21-130. - Fees.
- Sec. 16-21-140. - Preapplication conference.
- Sec. 16-21-150. - Common procedure for review of applications.
- Sec. 16-21-160. - Initiation.
- Sec. 16-21-170. - Minimum contents of application.
- Sec. 16-21-180. - Determination of completeness; referral.
- Sec. 16-21-190. - Recommendation by Planning Department.
- Sec. 16-21-200. - Scheduling of public hearings.
- Sec. 16-21-210. - Public hearing procedure.
- Sec. 16-21-220. - Conduct of public hearing.
- Sec. 16-21-230. - Actions by decision-making, administrative and advisory bodies.
- Sec. 16-21-240. - Extinguishment of approvals.
- Sec. 16-21-250. - Consolidation.
- Sec. 16-21-260. - Subsequent permits.
- Sec. 16-21-270. - Successive applications.
- Sec. 16-21-280. - Interpretations.
- Division 3 - Amendments
- Sec. 16-21-410. - Amendments to text of Land Use Regulations or Character Area and Zone District Map.
- Sec. 16-21-420. - Purpose.
- Sec. 16-21-430. - Initiation.
- Sec. 16-21-440. - Procedure.
- Sec. 16-21-450. - Standards.
- Sec. 16-21-460. - Action by Planning Commission.
- Sec. 16-21-470. - Action by Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Sec. 16-21-480. - Notice; issuance.
- Sec. 16-21-490. - Revocation.
- Sec. 16-21-500. - Appeal of administrative decisions.
- Division 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions
- Sec. 16-21-610. - Public notice.
- Sec. 16-21-615. - Design Review applications.
- Sec. 16-21-620. - Conditional use.
- Sec. 16-21-630. - Limited use review.
- Sec. 16-21-640. - Temporary use permit.
- Sec. 16-21-650. - Duration of approvals.
- Sec. 16-21-660. - Violation and penalty.
- Sec. 16-21-670. - Injunction.
- Sec. 16-21-680. - Temporary regulations.
- Sec. 16-21-690. - Variances.
- Sec. 16-21-700. - Appeals.
- Sec. 16-21-710. - Vested property rights.
- Sec. 16-21-720. - Correction plat.
- Sec. 16-21-730. - Actions by Planning Commission and Town Council.
- Sec. 16-21-740. - Effect of pending litigation or appeal.
ARTICLE 22
Legal Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots
Sections
- Sec. 16-22-10.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 16-22-20. - General provisions.
- Sec. 16-22-30. - Nonconforming uses and structures.
- Sec. 16-22-40. - Repair, maintenance and reconstruction.
- Sec. 16-22-50. - Nonconforming lots of record.
- Sec. 16-22-60. - Mobile home replacement.
- Sec. 16-22-70. - Reduction or elimination of certain nonconforming uses and structures.
- Sec. 16-22-80. - Enforcement.
ARTICLE 25
Areas and Activities of State Interest
Sections
- Division 1 - Administration and Designation
- Sec. 16-25-10. - Purpose and findings.
- Sec. 16-25-20. - Authority.
- Sec. 16-25-30. - Applicability.
- Sec. 16-25-40. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 16-25-50. - Relationship of regulations to other requirements.
- Sec. 16-25-60. - Maps.
- Sec. 16-25-70. - Duties of Town Council.
- Sec. 16-25-80. - Severability.
- Sec. 16-25-90. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-25-100. - Designation.
- Sec. 16-25-110. - Public hearing required.
- Sec. 16-25-120. - Notice of public hearing, mailing, publication.
- Sec. 16-25-130. - Matters to be considered at designation hearing.
- Sec. 16-25-140. - Record of designation proceedings.
- Sec. 16-25-150. - Adoption of designation and regulations.
- Sec. 16-25-160. - Recording of notice of designation.
- Sec. 16-25-170. - Designation as matters of state interest.
- Division 2 - Permit Authority
- Sec. 16-25-200. - Intent.
- Sec. 16-25-210. - Permit authority established.
- Sec. 16-25-220. - Permit required.
- Sec. 16-25-230. - Judicial review.
- Sec. 16-25-240. - Pre-application process.
- Sec. 16-25-250. - Permit application.
- Sec. 16-25-260. - Permit application fee and costs.
- Sec. 16-25-270. - Submission requirements for all permit applications; waivers.
- Sec. 16-25-280. - Simultaneous processing of other Town permits.
- Sec. 16-25-290. - Referral departments and agencies.
- Sec. 16-25-300. - Permit hearing.
- Sec. 16-25-310. - Conduct of permit hearing.
- Sec. 16-25-320. - Action by the Permit Authority.
- Sec. 16-25-330. - Combined designation and permit hearing.
- Sec. 16-25-340. - Review criteria for all applications.
- Sec. 16-25-340.5. - Special review criteria for major extensions of water and sewage treatment systems.
- Sec. 16-25-350. - Permit issuance; conditions.
- Sec. 16-25-360. - Term of permit; progress reports.
- Sec. 16-25-370. - Renewal.
- Sec. 16-25-380. - Permit amendment.
- Sec. 16-25-390. - Permit administration, enforcement, and inspection.
- Sec. 16-25-400. - Transfer of permits.
- Sec. 16-25-410. - Financial security.
- Sec. 16-25-420. - Revocation or suspension of permits.
- Sec. 16-25-430. - Annual review.
- Sec. 16-25-440. - Enforcement and penalties.
- Sec. 16-25-450. - Mapping disputes.
- Sec. 16-25-460. - Inspection.
ARTICLE 26
Community Housing Standards and Guidelines
Sections
- DIVISION 1 - Administration
- DIVISION 2 - COMMUNITY HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
- Sec. 16-26-100. - Mitigation for residential developments.
- Sec. 16-26-110. - Incentives for residential developments (inclusionary housing) over one (1) dwelling unit.
- Sec. 16-26-120. - Acceptable methods of community housing mitigation.
- Sec. 16-26-130. - Minimum requirements.
- Sec. 16-26-140. - Housing plan.
- Sec. 16-26-150. - Severability.