A. To carry out the provisions of this title and the comprehensive plan, the Town is divided into zone districts. The purposes of dividing the Town into zone districts are to:

B. The Town is divided into the following zone districts:

A. PR – Parks and Recreation Zone District. This district allows for parks, recreation, and open space uses as well as ancillary uses to these primary uses. These areas may or may not be open to the general public but should be used to conserve valuable natural areas and viewsheds and provide connectivity throughout the Town. Parcels zoned PR may or may not be owned by the Town or other governmental agencies. In some instances, privately owned parks and open space parcels may be zoned PR.

B. LDR – Low Density Residential Zone District. Large lot residential district which allows for detached single-family homes and a variety of agricultural accessory uses such as grazing livestock, chickens, and other agricultural uses for personal use and consumption provided the minimum lot sizes are met. Farming, ranching, and similar agricultural pursuits may be allowed by special review.

C. R – Residential Zone District. This is the standard single-family and duplex residential district within the Town. Higher density residential uses such as multiple-family apartments, condominiums, townhomes, etc., may be allowed by special review. However, those uses and nonresidential uses should be encouraged to be located within one of the mixed use districts so they are within close proximity of additional services and options.

D. OTC – Old Town Center Zone District. This district encompasses the historic downtown mixed use area north of I-70. Development shall be pedestrian focused with enhanced streetscape, park-once concept, and strong design standards honoring the historic architecture design of Parachute. Uses should focus on retail, restaurant, and entertainment uses. Service uses and outdoor storage should be limited in the OTC District to maximize commercial and retail-oriented building square footage. Commercial and retail uses should be prevalent on the site, and generally, located on the first floor with main entrances situated towards the street. Secondary uses, such as office and residential uses, are allowed in less prevalent locations on the site such as on upper floors or in the rear of the primary use of the property.

E. CBD – Central Business Zone District. This district encompasses the Mixed Use Business District south of I-70. Development shall be pedestrian focused with enhanced streetscape, park-once concept, and strong design standards. Uses should focus on retail, restaurant, and entertainment uses. Service uses and outdoor storage should be limited in the CBD District to maximize commercial and retail-oriented building square footage. Commercial and retail uses should be prevalent on the site, and generally, located on the first floor with main entrances situated towards the street. Secondary uses, such as office and residential uses, are allowed in less prevalent locations on the site such as on upper floors or in the rear of the primary use of the property. Site design is important to creating a walkable, enjoyable district. Design standards should enhance shared parking, parking behind buildings, shared parking credit system.

F. MU – Mixed Use Zone District. This is a mixed use district that allows high density residential and a variety of commercial uses. This is a mixed use district that should strive to be a true work, live, play district where there is an even mix between residential uses, employment opportunities, personal services, and general retail and entertainment options. Although this district allows residential, this mixed use district is anticipated to be commercial in character. There should be strong design guidelines to ensure an appropriate design and use of public spaces. These districts should have access to public transportation, be walkable, and connect to community walking/biking path network.

G. GC – General Commercial Zone District. A traditional commercial district that allows for a variety of commercial uses including retail, restaurant, personal services, and convenience services. This district is generally located on the edges of Town and primarily serves highway traffic.

H. NC – Neighborhood Commercial Zone District. The intent of the NC District is to provide areas for smaller commercial and retail uses focused on residential neighborhood services and design. Uses should be service or convenience oriented and building and site design should ensure mass, bulk, and scale of buildings blend into adjacent residential neighborhood. Areas zoned NC should be located within Town and adjacent to existing neighborhoods.

I. BP – Business Park Zone District. The intent of the BP District is to provide areas for employment focused uses such as corporate headquarters, research and development, office complexes, indoor manufacturing and production uses, and associated uses. This area should allow innovative ideas in employee services such as cooperatives, retail sale of goods produced on site, and ancillary uses such as day care services.

J. LI – Light Industrial Zone District. The intent of the LI District is to provide a traditional light industrial district that allows for manufacturing, production, processing, storage, warehousing, research and development, and distribution uses which are generally conducted within the confines of a building and do not expose adjacent properties to nuisances such as noise, dust, glare, or smells. Outdoor storage, with adequate screening and buffering, should be anticipated in this zone district.

K. GI – General Industrial Zone District. The intent of the GI District is to provide a traditional industrial district that allows for many of the same uses as the Light Industrial District; however, the operations may occur outside of a building and may produce noise, dust, glare, or smells. Therefore, these lots should be larger in size and require more screening and buffering mitigation from less intense (residential and commercial) adjacent uses. GI District parcels should also be located in areas with appropriate access for heavy truck traffic. (Ord. 812 §2 (Exh. A), 2024)

A. Setback Standards.

B. Height Standards.

C. Bufferyard Standards.

A. General Standards.

B. Location and Siting Standards. Accessory structures shall comply with the following limitations:

A. The Schedule of Use Table below identifies principal land uses allowed within each of the established zone districts. The table also identifies uses that may be allowed when accessory to an allowed principal use. The Town Manager or their designee shall determine whether any use that is not specifically listed is allowed in a corresponding zone district and the level of review required, based upon the listed use which is most similar to the use not specifically listed.

B. Those uses designated as permitted in the zone district provisions are allowed as a matter of right and without special authorization.

C. Uses designated as special uses are contingent uses which may or may not be appropriate in a particular location depending on the nature of the proposed use, its relationship to surrounding land uses and its impact on traffic capacities, potential environmental effects, compatibility with the neighborhood, and conformance with the comprehensive plan. It is the intent of these regulations to provide a review of special uses so that the community is assured that any proposed special uses are suitable for the proposed location and are compatible with the surrounding land uses.

A. Uses not listed in a zone district are prohibited except that such uses may be approved by the Town Manager, provided such uses are found to be similar to a permitted use.

B. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Town Manager or their designee pursuant to this section may appeal that decision to the Board of Adjustment. (Ord. 812 §2 (Exh. A), 2024)

A. General Provisions.

B. Temporary Uses.

C. Temporary Use Permit.