This title may be known and cited as the Ordway zoning ordinance.

(Ord. 322 § 1.1, 1991)

Chapter 31-23-301 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, 1973, as amended, authorizes the governing body of the municipality to provide for the zoning of all, or parts, of the incorporated portion of such municipalities.

(Ord. 322 § 1.2, 1991)

The regulations contained herein are necessary to encourage the most appropriate uses of land, to maintain and stabilize the value of property, to reduce fire hazards and improve public safety and safeguard the public health; and to create a stable pattern of land uses which can be easily and equitably serviced. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare.

(Ord. 322 § 1.3, 1991)

This title classifies and regulates and restricts the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of the lot that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces, the density of population, and the location and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes within the incorporated areas of Ordway, Colorado. Except as otherwise provided, no zoning permit shall be issued for a use not specifically mentioned or described unless in the judgment of the zoning administrator the proposed use is similar to a use listed.

(Ord. 322 § 1.4, 1991)

For the purpose of this title, the municipality is divided into zoning districts designated as follows:

(Ord. 322 § 1.5, 1991)

The location and boundaries of the districts designated in Section 17.04.050 are established as shown on the map entitled zoning map of the town of Ordway, and hereafter referred to as the zoning map.

The zoning map and all the notations thereon are made a part of this title.

(Ord. 322 § 1.6, 1991)