General Provisions
The location and boundaries of the zone districts established by the ordinance codified herein are shown on the official zoning map of the Town of Parachute, Colorado, which is incorporated into this title. The zoning map, together with all data shown thereon and all amendments thereto is, by reference, made a part of this title.
A. The zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested by the Town Clerk, and bearing the seal of the Town of Parachute and the date of adoption.
B. Changes in the boundary of any zone district shall be made only by ordinance.
C. The official zoning map shall be updated within thirty (30) days of the effective date of the ordinance approving a rezoning request. (Ord. 812 §2 (Exh. A), 2024)
The following criteria shall be used to determine zone district boundaries:
A. Except where otherwise indicated, zone district boundaries shall follow municipal corporation limits, section lines, one-quarter (1/4) section lines, one-half (1/2) section lines, platted lot lines, and center lines of streets, alleys, roads, highways, channelized waterways, or extensions thereof.
B. For nonsubdivided property or where a zone district boundary divides a lot or parcel, the location of such boundary, unless indicated by dimension, shall be determined by the scale of the zoning map.
C. Where a zone district boundary coincides with a right-of-way line and the right-of-way is abandoned, the zone district boundary shall then follow the centerline of the former right-of-way.
D. Land which is not indicated as being in any zone district shall be considered to be included in the most restricted adjacent zone district even when such district is separated from the land in question by a public road, railroad, or utility right-of-way.
E. The Town Manager or their designee shall have the authority to review, interpret, and determine any boundary disputes pursuant to this section. (Ord. 812 §2 (Exh. A), 2024)
General Provisions
The location and boundaries of the zone districts established by the ordinance codified herein are shown on the official zoning map of the Town of Parachute, Colorado, which is incorporated into this title. The zoning map, together with all data shown thereon and all amendments thereto is, by reference, made a part of this title.
A. The zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested by the Town Clerk, and bearing the seal of the Town of Parachute and the date of adoption.
B. Changes in the boundary of any zone district shall be made only by ordinance.
C. The official zoning map shall be updated within thirty (30) days of the effective date of the ordinance approving a rezoning request. (Ord. 812 §2 (Exh. A), 2024)
The following criteria shall be used to determine zone district boundaries:
A. Except where otherwise indicated, zone district boundaries shall follow municipal corporation limits, section lines, one-quarter (1/4) section lines, one-half (1/2) section lines, platted lot lines, and center lines of streets, alleys, roads, highways, channelized waterways, or extensions thereof.
B. For nonsubdivided property or where a zone district boundary divides a lot or parcel, the location of such boundary, unless indicated by dimension, shall be determined by the scale of the zoning map.
C. Where a zone district boundary coincides with a right-of-way line and the right-of-way is abandoned, the zone district boundary shall then follow the centerline of the former right-of-way.
D. Land which is not indicated as being in any zone district shall be considered to be included in the most restricted adjacent zone district even when such district is separated from the land in question by a public road, railroad, or utility right-of-way.
E. The Town Manager or their designee shall have the authority to review, interpret, and determine any boundary disputes pursuant to this section. (Ord. 812 §2 (Exh. A), 2024)