1. No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a subject lot in such form or manner that they may be transferred off the lot by natural causes or forces. All waste materials shall be stored in an enclosed area and shall be accessible to service vehicles.

2. Wastes which might cause fumes or dust or which constitute a fire hazard, or which may be edible by or otherwise be attractive to rodents or insects shall be stored only in closed containers in required enclosures.

3. Trash enclosure location shall be subject to the approval of the Building and Planning Department. Trash enclosure shall be of masonry construction or approved alternate material.

1. No manufacturing operation or industrial use shall create any danger to safety in any area of the Town.

2. No manufacturing operation or industrial use shall pollute the environment.

3. No manufacturing operation or industrial use shall create substantial amounts of offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare or other objectionable influences.

4. Uses which are customarily incidental and accessory to the principal uses shall be permitted; however, residential uses, except caretakers’ quarters, are expressly prohibited. (Ord. 812 §2 (Exh. A), 2024)

1. An ADU may be added to or included within a single-family dwelling or located in a detached accessory structure on the same lot as the principal building.

2. ADUs shall conform to all setback, height, and lot coverage restrictions and any other associated zoning district standards or regulations.

1. The total square footage of an ADU shall not exceed the smaller of one thousand (1,000) square feet or forty percent (40%) of the total square footage of the principal building excluding any garage and uninhabitable area.

2. If an ADU occupies an entire single floor within a principal building, the Town Manager may allow for an increase in the allowed size of the ADU in order to efficiently use all of the floor area, so long as all other standards of this section are met.

1. Either the principal building or the ADU must be occupied by an owner of the property on which the principal building and ADU are located.

2. An ADU shall not be leased for no less than thirty-one (31) consecutive days.

1. A home office may be conducted in any dwelling as an accessory use, provided the following standards are satisfied:

1. Home businesses are home occupations that (a) require more floor area, (b) have outdoor storage, (c) engage employees, and/or (d) generate traffic. Home businesses may be approved provided the following standards are satisfied:

1. Cottage industries may include a wide variety of retail, service, office, or manufacturing uses. The following standards are intended to allow residents to engage in cottage industries that are accessory to and compatible with existing residential land uses and to ensure that these uses do not adversely affect the integrity of residential areas. Cottage industries may be approved, provided the following standards are satisfied:

1. Evidence that the residents in the group home are handicapped individuals and entitled to protection under the Federal Housing Amendment Act (FHAA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Federal Rehabilitation Act (FRA) shall be provided upon request by the Town Manager or their designee or in compliance with the special use permit, if applicable. (Ord. 812 §2 (Exh. A), 2024)

1. A minimum of twenty feet (20') between manufactured homes;

2. A minimum of ten feet (10') from the furthermost projection of the manufactured home to the back of the curb or edge of pavement;

3. In addition to other space provisions and requirements, an outdoor living area of not less than three hundred (300) square feet shall be provided per manufactured home space;

4. Paved driveways, the minimum width of which shall be ten feet (10'), shall be provided where necessary for convenient access to the manufactured home space.

1. All streets and access ways providing ingress to and egress from the manufactured home park and circulation within the manufactured home park shall be constructed in accordance with specifications of the public works manual for like streets and access ways on public ways;

2. All streets and access ways shall be completed within a period of two (2) years after the date of issuance of the manufactured home park permit;

3. All such streets and access ways shall include sidewalk, curb and gutter.

1. Paved walkways at least six feet (6') wide shall be provided from all manufactured home spaces to service buildings and other community areas, and along all access roads.

2. All pedestrian circulation areas and walkways shall be lighted at night by pedestrian-scale lighting fixtures.

1. All manufactured homes shall be installed on a foundation meeting the manufacturer’s specifications and the Colorado Division of Housing standards.

2. All manufactured home parks shall provide an accessible, adequate, and safe supply of water and sanitary sewer service to each manufactured home space. Such improvements shall be designed in accordance with this title.

3. All manufactured homes shall be complete with sanitary, heating, and electrical systems when delivered to the site. Building permits shall be obtained through the Town of Parachute Building Department, the Colorado Division of Housing, and other regulatory agency(ies), as applicable, for final utility connections.

1. All accessory structures shall comply with the provisions of this title, including, but not limited to, building permit requirements, setback requirements, maximum height, etc.

2. All porches, landings, stairs, or other elevated platforms shall comply with the Town’s adopted building codes.

1. The storage, collection and disposal of refuse in a manufactured home park shall be so conducted as to control odors, rodents, insects, accidents, fire hazards, air pollution, or other nuisance conditions.

2. The number of containers used and the frequency of collection shall be sufficient to prevent overfilled containers. Refuse shall be disposed of at a lawful disposal site in accordance with requirements of law.

1. Every manufactured home and service building in a manufactured home park shall be provided with electrical service properly installed and maintained in a safe condition.

2. Installation shall comply with all state and Town electrical regulations.

1. All areas shall be well drained and so designed and used as to provide sufficient space for camping activities, vehicles, sanitary facilities and appurtenant equipment.

2. Permanent structures shall not be located in an area subject to one hundred (100) year flooding; nor located in such a manner as to permit contamination of a private or public water supply; nor located adjacent to swamps, marshes, railroads, industrial sites or other such locations which would constitute a health or safety hazard.

3. Natural vegetation and ground cover shall be maintained or provided so as to facilitate drainage, reduce dust, prevent erosion and reduce fire hazards.

4. All areas shall be maintained to minimize insect, snake and small animal hazards, and the growth of poison ivy, ragweed and other noxious or allergenic weeds.

5. All areas shall be kept free from accumulation of refuse and any health, fire or safety hazards.

6. Camping parties and users shall be limited to the number for which the physical facilities were designed.

7. Camping vehicles equipped with plumbing fixtures shall not be permitted in a campground unless connected to the water and sewerage system, or unless all wastes are contained in a sewage holding tank in a self-contained camping vehicle, or the drain outlets are connected to a sealed container located outside the camping vehicle.

8. Camping vehicles not equipped with plumbing fixtures shall not be permitted in a campground unless effective means are provided to collect and contain dishwashing, bathing or other liquid waste material to properly dispose of these wastes by approved means.

1. Safe ingress and egress of pedestrian and vehicular traffic shall be provided, and pedestrians shall have the right-of-way.

2. Roads and parking spaces shall be located and constructed for safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. They shall be graded to drain and surfaced with asphalt, concrete or an approved equal to maintain proper drainage and to minimize dust.

3. Roads shall be not less than the following widths:

4. Roads shall be kept clear of obstructions and there shall be at least two (2) means of access to the entrance. Dead-end streets are not permitted unless a fifty-foot (50') turnaround, Y or T is provided. Roads and parking areas shall have a minimum of thirteen feet (13') overhead clearance and three feet (3') side clearance from trees, brush or other obstructions.

5. Parking space shall be provided in semi-developed, developed and modern campgrounds for automobiles, camping or recreational vehicles, boats, trailers and other appurtenant equipment at the rate of at least one (1) space for each campsite.

6. In campgrounds accessible to motor vehicles, all vehicular traffic shall be restricted to roadways and parking areas. Parking space shall be provided for the estimated maximum number of users at the rate of one (1) space for four (4) persons and shall not exceed one hundred (100) car spaces per acre.

7. Walkways, footbridges or other safe means of passage shall be provided in common use service areas. Walkways shall be a minimum of four feet (4') in width with an all-weather surface. Streets and walks shall be lighted every four hundred feet (400'), conforming to the overall design of the campground.

1. Campsites shall be clearly marked and identified.

2. Each campsite shall be a minimum of one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) square feet and at least twenty-five feet (25') in width, and the density of campsites shall not exceed an average of twenty-five (25) campsites per acre, exclusive of roads, buildings, and other common use areas.

3. Each campsite, except walk-in campsites, shall front upon a conforming road, and each campsite not fronting directly upon a conforming road shall have a clear and unobstructed access of not less than ten feet (10') in width to a conforming road.

4. Each camping stand shall be designed so as to provide for safe and easy placement and removal of camping vehicles and camping equipment and shall be constructed to provide adequate support and to prevent ruts and low spots.

5. Each campsite shall accommodate only one (1) camping party and the camping vehicle or camping unit equipment occupied by persons within the same party.

6. No permanent or semipermanent structures, such as cabins, lean-tos, sheds or habitable buildings, shall be erected on a campsite except by the owner of the property and shall be erected in accordance with applicable local building construction requirements.

7. Temporary structures such as canvas awnings, screened enclosures or platforms, which are normal camping equipment, may be erected but must be removed when the campsite is vacated.

8. Camping vehicles, tents or camping unit equipment shall not be located less than ten feet (10') from campsite lot lines and property boundary lines, except a front property line abutting upon a highway or public thoroughfare with a required twenty-five-foot (25') setback.

9. Camping vehicles, including awnings or other attachments, or camping unit equipment shall not be located less than ten feet (10') from buildings, other camping vehicles or camping unit equipment on adjacent campsites. Accessory structures such as attached awnings and individual storage facilities shall be considered as part of the camping vehicle unit.

10. The density of picnic sites shall not exceed an average of forty (40) per acre exclusive of service roads and service buildings, and each picnic site shall provide a minimum of six hundred (600) square feet of space.

11. Separate camping areas shall be maintained for independent units, dependent units and tents.

1. The water supply system shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment/Town of Parachute regulations and recommendations to provide a safe, potable and adequate supply of water.

2. The water supply shall not be connected to any nonpotable water supply, nor be subject to any backflow or back siphonage.

3. No surface or stored water supply shall be used unless treated by a minimum of filtration and disinfection or under conditions approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment/Town of Parachute. When approved for use, transported water shall be obtained from an acceptable source, stored and dispensed in an approved manner, and shall contain a free chlorine residual of at least one-tenth (0.1) ppm at all points in the water system.

4. Wells equipped with a hand pump shall be of the enclosed self-priming or sealed interior type pump with a closed downward directed spout. The well casing shall be protected by extending the casing at least one inch (1") above the face of the pump flange and a concrete apron graded to drain wastewater away from the well. Open pitcher pumps are not permitted.

5. Where water is distributed under pressure, the water supply system shall deliver water at a minimum of fifty (50) pounds per square inch, a minimum flow of at least six (6) gallons per minute at all outlets.

6. The water supply shall deliver the following minimum volumes:

7. Water service lines, riser pipes and valves shall be installed and protected from damage by freezing, ground movement, vehicles, or other damage sources. Shut-off valves and drain valves, installed for draining the system, and the water service distribution lines shall be so arranged that water will be available to those campsites being occupied during low temperature winter periods. Underground stop and waste valves are not permitted and shall not be installed on any water service.

8. Where water connections are provided at each campsite and there are individual sewer connections, the riser pipe shall be at least one-half inch (1/2") in size and shall extend at least four inches (4") vertically above the ground elevation. It shall be equipped with a one-half-inch (1/2") valve outlet with a threaded male spigot for attaching a standard garden hose.

9. Where individual water connections are not provided, common-use water faucets shall be conveniently accessible and located not more than one hundred fifty feet (150') from any campsite.

10. Drinking fountains, if provided, shall be approved angle jet types with adequate water pressures.

11. Spillage, overflow, drainage or wastewater from faucets and drinking fountains shall be discharged to approved drains to prevent impoundment of water, creation of mudholes or other nuisance conditions.

12. A water station for filling camping vehicle water storage tanks shall be provided at the rate of one (1) station for every one hundred (100) campsites. These shall be located not less than fifty feet (50') from a sanitary station. The station shall be posted with signs of durable material (not less than two feet (2')) which state: “POTABLE WATER – DO NOT USE TO FLUSH CAMPING VEHICLE WASTE TANKS.” Such water stations shall consist of at least a three-fourth inch (3/4") pipe and valve outlet and shall be protected against the hazards of backflow and back siphonage by an approved vacuum breaker located downstream from the shut-off valve. The fill hose shall be suspended so that no part of the hose and its appurtenances will come into contact with the ground. A sign shall be posted at the entrance indicating the provision of a sanitary station and water station.

1. Facilities shall be provided and properly maintained for the collection and disposal or treatment and disposal of sewage.

2. Where a public sewer system is available, all plumbing fixtures, building sewers and campground sewers shall be connected thereto. If a public sewer system is not available, a private sewage collection and disposal facility meeting requirements of the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and other applicable local government sewage disposal requirements shall be installed, and all building sewers and campground sewers connected thereto.

3. Solid and liquid wastes shall not be discharged or otherwise disposed of on the surface of the ground or into any well, cave, open ditch, stream, lake or reservoir.

1. Sewage collection lines shall be laid in trenches of sufficient depth to be free of breakage from traffic, ground movement, agricultural activity or other sources of damage and shall be separated from the water supply system by a horizontal distance of ten feet (10') and a vertical elevation of two feet (2') below water lines at crossing points unless pressure sewers are used.

2. The sewer main lines shall be constructed of approved materials with adequate vents, watertight joints and sufficient cleanouts. All sewer main lines shall have a minimum diameter of eight inches (8").

3. Sewers shall be installed at a grade of at least one-quarter inch (1/4") per foot to ensure a velocity of two feet (2') per second when flowing full. Horizontal drainage lines connecting with other horizontal drainage lines shall enter through forty-five (45) degree “y” branches or other combinations of equivalent sweep.

4. Cleanouts or manholes shall be provided at the upper end of each main sewer line, at intersections of two (2) or more sewer lines, at changes in grade or alignment of more than forty-five (45) degrees and at intervals of not more than four hundred feet (400').

5. A four-inch (4") inside diameter sewer lateral and riser pipe shall be provided as an individual sewer connection, with the surrounding ground graded to drain from the rim of the riser pipe. The sewer lateral shall be properly trapped and vented if camping vehicles without individually trapped and vented plumbing fixtures are accommodated.

6. Dependent camping vehicles with a drain hose less than three inches (3") in diameter shall be connected with reducers and screw or clamp-type fittings.

7. Drain outlets from independent camping vehicles shall be capped or connected with a durable, readily cleanable, nonabsorbent, corrosion-resistant drain hose having an inside diameter of not less than three inches (3"). The sewer service connection shall be installed and maintained with a grade not less than one-quarter inch (1/4") per foot.

8. When the campsite is not occupied, the sewer riser pipe shall be adequately covered.

9. A flushing sink or other means of disposal shall be provided for disposal of liquid wastes from dependent camping vehicles, unless a sanitary waste station is provided and is conveniently located. The flushing sink shall be easily accessible and located at a distance of not more than three hundred feet (300') from any campsite. The sinks shall not be located in a room containing toilet, lavatory or bathing facilities, and toilets shall not be used for disposal of such liquid wastes. Common-use faucets or hydrants and lavatories in service buildings shall not be used for cleaning fish and food, and washing dishes, utensils, clothing or other articles of household use.

10. A sanitary waste station shall be provided for each one hundred (100) campsites or part thereof not equipped with individual sewer connections. Unless other approved means are used, the sanitary station shall be designed and constructed to include the following:

11. The plumbing shall be installed in accordance with the International Plumbing Code as adopted by the Town.

1. The storage, collection and disposal of refuse shall be performed so as to minimize accidents, fire hazards, air pollution, odors, insects, rodents or other nuisance conditions.

2. Durable, watertight, easily cleanable refuse containers, sufficient to contain all the refuse, shall be provided at each service building and sanitary waste station or at a central storage area readily accessible and located not more than three hundred feet (300') from any camp or picnic site unless provided at the campsite. Refuse containers shall be provided at the rate of eight (8) cubic feet (sixty (60) gallons) for each five (5) campsites or the equivalent thereof if containers are provided at individual sites.

3. Unless refuse is collected daily, the containers shall be covered with close-fitting, fly-tight covers.

4. Refuse shall be collected and removed from the premises as often as necessary, but not less than once weekly during the campground occupancy, and disposed of at a lawful disposal site.

1. Fires will be permitted only in facilities which have been provided for such purposes.

2. Fireplaces, fire pits, charcoal braziers, wood burning stoves or other cooking facilities shall be located, constructed, maintained and used to minimize fire hazard and smoke nuisance in the campground and the neighboring properties.

3. No fire shall be abandoned, left unattended, or allowed to become a hazard to trees, vegetation, camping equipment or adjacent neighboring campsites.

4. Fires shall be completely extinguished before the campsite is vacated.

5. No fuel shall be used and no material burned which emits dense smoke or objectionable odors.

6. Flammable liquids shall be stored in metal containers approved by the Underwriters Laboratory, Inc.

7. Tables shall be of durable, nontip construction and finished with a smooth, readily cleanable, weather-resistant material.

8. Food service activities, requiring a license or certificate of inspection in accordance with provisions of the laws and regulations of the state of Colorado, and the production, storage and dispensing of ice shall be conducted in conformance with the physical and operational requirements of the rules and regulations governing the maintenance of food service establishments in the state of Colorado.

1. Where water under pressure is available, sanitary facilities shall be provided and installed in accordance with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code as adopted by the Town. In addition, when and if required by the International Building Code, handicapped facilities and drinking fountains shall be provided.

2. Where water under pressure is not available, equivalent facilities, including privies, where not prohibited by state or local regulations, shall be provided and installed in accordance with requirements of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

3. Toilets. One (1) toilet for each sex for every ten (10) campers or dependent camper spaces or fractional part thereof.

4. Urinals. Urinals may be substituted for up to one-third (1/3) of the required number of toilets. Men’s toilet rooms hereafter constructed shall include urinals where more than two (2) toilets are required.

5. Lavatories. One (1) lavatory for each sex for every ten (10) campers.

6. Bathing Facilities. One (1) for each sex for each ten (10) campers.

7. Hot and cold water under pressure shall be supplied to all required plumbing fixtures, except that cold water only shall be supplied to water closets. Tempered water may be delivered to showers and sinks to conserve heat and heating equipment. Where tempered water is not provided, the water heating facilities shall have the capacity to supply hot water one hundred forty (140) degrees at the minimum rate of three (3) gallons per hour per camper space. Such facilities shall be of approved types and shall be properly installed and maintained.

8. Sufficient numbers of faucets with running water shall be provided to wash service buildings, walkways, passageways and other common use areas.

9. Drinking fountains, when provided, shall not be located in service rooms or connected to water faucets or lavatories. Drinking fountains shall be of approved types with adequate water pressure and shall be located approximately thirty-three inches (33") from the floor to the spout. Use of common cups is prohibited.

10. Required plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in good working order and in a clean and sanitary condition.

11. Toilet paper, soap and single-service towels shall be provided in all common use or centralized toilet and lavatory facilities. The use of common towels is prohibited.

12. Service rooms and buildings housing required plumbing fixtures shall be constructed of easily cleanable, nonabsorbent materials, maintained in good repair, and in a clean and sanitary condition and conveniently located.

13. Separate rooms containing required plumbing fixtures shall be provided for each sex. If located in the same building, they shall be separated by a solid wall extending from floor to ceiling and shall be clearly marked for “Men” and “Women.”

14. Service rooms shall have a ceiling height of not less than seven and one-half feet (7 1/2'). In rooms with sloping ceilings, the required ceiling height shall be provided in at least fifty percent (50%) of the room, and no portion of any room having a ceiling height of less than five feet (5') shall be considered as contributing to the minimum required areas.

15. Service rooms shall be provided with light and ventilation by means of windows or by artificial light and mechanical ventilation. The window area in each service room shall be equivalent to at least ten percent (10%) of the floor area with at least one-half (1/2) of the required window area openable to outside air. In lieu of the required window area in each service room, an approved mechanical ventilation system may be installed which will provide at least five (5) air changes per hour, be vented directly to the outside, and be connected to the electrical lighting system.

16. When necessary for exclusion of flies, mosquitoes and other insects, exterior openings of service buildings shall be protected with fly screens of not less than sixteen (16) mesh per square inch unless other approved protective devices are provided.

17. Each exterior door in a service building shall be provided with a landing which has a depth and width not less than the door opening, and a landing not over one inch (1") lower than the door sill.

18. The floors of service buildings shall have a smooth, impermeable and easily cleanable surface, sloped to a drain. Floor drains, properly trapped, shall be provided in all shower booths and shower rooms to remove wastewater and to facilitate cleaning. The walls and partitions shall have a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface extending to a height of four feet (4') in toilet rooms and six feet (6') in shower rooms.

19. Toilets and showers shall be installed in separate compartments, individually accessible. Each compartment shall have a self-closing door, except showers may be equipped with a waterproof curtain.

20. Toilet space shall be not less than thirty inches (30") in width, and the space in front of the toilet shall not be less than twenty-four inches (24").

21. Shower stalls shall be not less than thirty inches (30") by thirty inches (30") in area. Shower floors shall be impervious and skid-resistant or provided with a nonslip impervious mat. Dry dressing room space, screened from view and equivalent to the size of the shower floor area, shall be provided adjacent to bathing facilities and shall be equipped with clothes hooks and benches.

22. Each service room shall have at least one (1) double convenience outlet adjacent to lavatories and one (1) ceiling light fixture to provide thirty (30) foot-candles. At least one (1) light fixture, operated by a switch, shall be provided at each entrance, unless the yard lighting provides light levels of at least five (5) foot-candles.

23. Service buildings shall be provided with approved heating facilities properly installed, maintained in a safe working condition, and capable of providing a room temperature of seventy (70) degrees Fahrenheit three feet (3') from the floor. No open-flame gas or oil-fired stoves, hot plates or unvented heaters shall be approved for heating purposes.

1. Located not less than fifty feet (50') nor more than four hundred feet (400') from any campsite or building where food is prepared or served and shall be so constructed and maintained as to meet the requirements of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and applicable local regulations;

2. Vault privies shall not be located less than fifty feet (50') from any well or spring, or less than twenty-five feet (25') from any lake, stream or water course. Earth or pit privies shall be rodent-proofed and shall not be located less than one hundred feet (100') from any well or spring or less than fifty feet (50') from any lake, stream or water course;

3. Constructed of readily cleanable materials and provided with tight-fitting, self-closing doors and impervious flooring, riser and seats. They shall be fly-tight and maintained in good repair and in clean condition;

4. Each privy building and vault shall be ventilated, and risers and seats shall be so designed and constructed as to facilitate convenient use and proper sanitation. The privy building shall be provided with a window or translucent ceiling or wall paneling to transmit natural or yard area lighting;

5. Separate privy facilities shall be provided for each sex and the privy seats, for each sex, shall be provided in the ratio of not less than one (1) such unit for each fifteen (15) campsites. Toilet paper shall be provided; and

6. In isolated campgrounds limited to infrequent or casual use and access by foot, horseback or trail vehicles, one (1) privy or toilet may be utilized by both sexes.

1. All electrical wiring, equipment and appurtenances shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of the National Electrical Code, or as otherwise required to meet current codes.

2. Liquid petroleum gas, fuel oil, gasoline and other flammable liquids shall be handled and used in a safe manner and shall not be stored inside or beneath any camping vehicle or within five feet (5') of a door of a camping vehicle, except for such containers which are affixed to the camping vehicle by design.

3. The grounds, buildings and related facilities shall be constructed, maintained and used in accordance with applicable local and state fire prevention regulations.

4. Play equipment, when provided for children, shall be designed for safety, maintained in good repair, and located in areas free from hazards.

5. The camper park area shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Town and the Grand Valley Fire Protection District.

1. Sewage shall be disposed of in facilities provided for the purpose. No camping vehicle equipped with plumbing fixtures shall be occupied unless it is connected directly to the sewer system by means of a watertight flexible waste hose at a campsite, the wastes are effectively retained in a sewage holding tank, or the camping vehicle drain outlet is capped.

2. Camping vehicles without individually trapped and vented plumbing fixtures shall not be connected to sewer branch lines that are not trapped. No sewage or liquid wastes shall be discharged or allowed to impound upon the ground surface.

3. The operator shall maintain the grounds and common-use sanitary facilities, equipment and utilities in a clean, safe and sanitary condition and shall ensure that refuse is collected as often as necessary to prevent nuisance conditions. Each camper park will provide at least one (1) full-time attendant. A record of registrations must be maintained for a minimum of one (1) year.

4. Camping Party. The camping party shall maintain the campsite in a clean, safe and wholesome condition. Refuse shall be deposited in the containers provided for the purpose or removed from the site and shall not be deposited on the ground. Pets shall be kept under control and shall not be permitted to run unattended or be permitted to commit a nuisance. Sanitary facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition consistent with normal use.

5. At least one (1) clothes washing machine shall be provided for the first ten (10) spaces plus one (1) for each additional fifteen (15) spaces. Clothes dryers shall be provided as needed. These requirements may be waived if adequate facilities exist in the surrounding area.

6. Adjoining residential areas shall be screened by a six-foot (6') solid fence. (Ord. 812 §2 (Exh. A), 2024)

1. The cultivation, production or possession of marijuana plants shall be in full compliance with all applicable provisions of Article XVIII, Section 14 of the Colorado Constitution, the Colorado Medical Marijuana Code, § 12-43.3-101 et seq., C.R.S., and the Medical Marijuana Program, § 25-1.5-106, C.R.S.

2. Marijuana plants that are cultivated, produced or possessed shall not exceed the presumptive limits of no more than two (2) ounces of a usable form of marijuana unless otherwise permitted under Article XVIII, Section 14 of the Colorado Constitution and no more than six (6) marijuana plants, with three (3) or fewer being mature, flowering plants that are producing a usable form of marijuana shall be cultivated or permitted within a primary residence.

3. Such cultivation, production or possession of marijuana plants shall be limited to the following space limitations within a residential unit:

4. Marijuana plants shall not be grown in the common area of a multifamily residential structure.

5. If a licensed patient or primary caregiver elects to cultivate quantities of marijuana in excess of the amounts permitted under subsection (A)(2) of this section, as permitted in Article XVIII, Section 14(4)(b) of the Colorado Constitution, such patient must be in full compliance with the Colorado Medical Marijuana Program as provided in § 25-1.5-106(10), C.R.S., and may grow medical marijuana for personal use as a patient or as a primary caregiver for licensed patients as a special use within the Light Industrial (LI) and General Industrial (GI) Zone Districts only.

6. The cultivation of medical marijuana plants in a residential unit shall meet the requirements of all adopted Town building and safety codes. Any licensed patient or registered primary caregiver cultivating medical marijuana in a primary residential unit shall have an initial building and safety inspection conducted by the Town and a fire prevention inspection conducted by the Grand Valley Fire Protection District and shall comply with any conditions of said inspections. A building and safety code inspection shall be complied with annually thereafter. The names and locations of patients and caregivers shall not be made available to the general public in accordance with § 24-72-204(3)(a)(I), C.R.S., as contained in the Colorado Open Records Act.

7. The cultivation of medical marijuana plants shall not be permitted on the exterior portions of a residential lot. The cultivation, production or possession of marijuana plants in a residential unit must not be perceptible from the exterior of the residence and shall comply with the following:

8. Any primary caregiver cultivating medical marijuana for licensed patients and providing said marijuana to patients for consideration such as a monetary sum shall obtain a business license from the Town pursuant to Chapter 6.01 PMC. Any primary caregiver transferring medical marijuana to a licensed patient for consideration shall also obtain a sales tax license and shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 5.10 PMC concerning collection and payment of municipal sales tax.

9. Cultivation of medical marijuana in a residential unit that is not a primary residence is not permitted.

10. For the purposes of this subsection, “primary residence” means the place that a person, by custom and practice, makes his or her principal domicile and address to which the person intends to return, following any temporary absence, such as a vacation. Residence is evidenced by actual daily physical presence, use and occupancy of the primary residence and the use of the residential address for domestic purposes, such as, but not limited to, slumber, preparation of and partaking in meals, vehicle and voter registration, or credit, water and utility billing. A person may only have one (1) primary residence. A primary residence shall not include accessory buildings.

11. For the purpose of this subsection, a “secure” area means an area within the primary residence accessible only to the patient and/or primary caregiver. Secure premises shall be locked or partitioned off to prevent access by children, visitors, or anyone not licensed and authorized to possess medical marijuana.

1. Such processing, growing, possessing, or transporting of marijuana plants for personal use must be in full compliance with all applicable provisions of Article XVIII, Section 16 of the Colorado Constitution.

2. Except as provided herein, such marijuana plants are possessed, grown, or processed within the primary residence of the person possessing, growing or processing the marijuana plants for personal use, as defined by subsection (B)(10) of this section. No more than a total of twelve (12) marijuana plants may be cultivated in a primary residence. If persons living in a primary residence desire to cultivate more than a total of twelve (12) marijuana plants, each person may cultivate no more than six (6) marijuana plants for personal use as a special use within the Old Town Center (OTC), Mixed Use (MU) and Light Industrial (LI) Zone Districts.

3. The possession, growing and processing of such marijuana plants must not be observable from the exterior of the primary residence, including, but not limited to:

4. Marijuana plants shall not be grown or processed in the common areas of a planned community or of a multifamily or attached residential development.

5. Such cultivation, production, growing and processing of marijuana plants shall be limited to the following space limitations within a primary residence:

6. Such possession, growing and processing of marijuana plants shall meet the requirements of all adopted Town building and life/safety codes, and applicable fire codes, including requirements concerning electrical systems and ventilation systems, as the same may be amended from time to time. Any person cultivating marijuana for personal use shall have an initial building and safety inspection conducted by the Town, shall pay the fee for such inspection as established by Town resolution, and fire prevention inspection conducted by the Grand Valley Fire Protection District, and shall comply with any conditions of such inspections, and shall submit to periodic building, safety and fire code inspections thereafter, and pay any applicable fees for such inspections.

7. Pursuant to § 9-7-113, C.R.S., the use of a compressed flammable gas as a solvent in the extraction of THC or other cannabinoids is prohibited.

8. The possession, growing and processing of marijuana plants shall meet the requirements of all adopted water and wastewater regulations promulgated by the Town.

9. Cultivation of marijuana in a residential unit that is not a primary residence is not permitted.

10. For the purposes of this subsection “primary residence” means the place that a person, by custom and practice, makes his or her principal domicile and address to which the person intends to return, following any temporary absence, such as a vacation. Residence is evidenced by actual daily physical presence, use and occupancy of the primary residence and the use of the residential address for domestic purposes, such as, but not limited to, sleep, preparation of meals, regular mail delivery, vehicle and voter registration, or credit and utility billings. A person shall have only one (1) primary residence. A primary residence shall not include accessory buildings.

11. For purposes of this subsection, a “secure area” means an area within the primary residence accessible only to the person possessing, growing or processing the marijuana plants for personal use. Secure premises shall be locked or partitioned off to prevent access by children, visitors, or anyone not authorized to possess marijuana.

1. The cultivation, production or possession of marijuana plants shall be in full compliance with all applicable provisions of Article XVIII, Section 16 of the Colorado Constitution.

2. No more than six (6) marijuana plants, with three (3) or fewer being mature, flowering plants, per person may be cultivated.

3. Marijuana plants shall not be grown in the common area of any commercial or industrial building.

4. The cultivation of marijuana plants in any building or unit within the Old Town Center (OTC), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), General Commercial (GC), and the Light Industrial (LI) Zone Districts shall meet the requirements of all adopted Town building and safety codes and applicable fire codes. Any person cultivating marijuana for personal use shall have an initial building and safety inspection conducted by the Town, shall pay the fee for such inspection as established by Town resolution, and a fire prevention inspection conducted by the Grand Valley Fire Protection District, and shall comply with any conditions of said inspections, and shall submit to periodic building, safety and fire code inspections thereafter, and pay any applicable fees for such inspections.

5. The cultivation of marijuana plants shall not be permitted on the exterior portions of a lot. The cultivation, production or possession of marijuana plants within a building or a unit must not be perceptible from the exterior of the building or unit.

6. Any form of signage shall be prohibited; unusual odors, smells, fragrances or other olfactory stimulants shall be prohibited; light pollution, glare or brightness resulting from grow lamps that disturbs adjacent property shall be prohibited; and excessive noise from ventilation fans shall be prohibited.

7. Pursuant to § 9-7-113, C.R.S., the use of a compressed flammable gas as a solvent in the extrication of THC or other cannabinoids is prohibited.

1. The cultivation, production or possession of marijuana plants shall be in full compliance with all applicable provisions of Article XVIII, Section 14 of the Colorado Constitution, the Colorado Medical Marijuana Code, § 12-43.3-101, et seq., C.R.S., and the Medical Marijuana Program, § 25-1.5-106, C.R.S.

2. Marijuana plants that are cultivated, produced or possessed shall not exceed the presumptive limits of no more than two (2) ounces of a usable form of marijuana per patient and no more than six (6) marijuana plants, with three (3) or fewer being mature, flowering plants that are producing a usable form of marijuana per patient, unless otherwise permitted under Article XVIII, Section 14 of the Colorado Constitution, shall be cultivated. A caregiver may cultivate medical marijuana for no more than five (5) licensed patients. Two (2) or more primary caregivers shall not join together for the purpose of cultivating medical marijuana within any nonresidential unit located in the Light Industrial (LI) and General Industrial (GI) Zone Districts.

3. Marijuana plants shall not be grown in the common area of any commercial or industrial building.

4. The cultivation of medical marijuana plants in any building or unit within the Light Industrial (LI) and General Industrial (GI) Zone Districts shall meet the requirements of all adopted Town building and safety codes. Any licensed patient or registered primary caregiver cultivating medical marijuana shall have an initial building and safety inspection conducted by the Town and a fire prevention inspection conducted by the Grand Valley Fire Protection District, and shall comply with any conditions of said inspections. A building and safety code inspection shall be complied with annually thereafter. The names of patients and caregivers and the location of their cultivation operations shall not be made available to the general public in accordance with § 24-72-204(3)(a)(I), C.R.S., as contained in the Colorado Open Records Act.

5. The cultivation of medical marijuana plants shall not be permitted on exterior portions of a lot. The cultivation, production or possession of marijuana plants within a building or unit must not be perceptible from the exterior of the building or unit.

6. Any form of signage shall be prohibited; unusual odors, smells, fragrances or other olfactory stimulants shall be prohibited; light pollution, glare or brightness resulting from grow lamps that disturbs adjacent property shall be prohibited; and excessive noise from ventilation fans shall be prohibited.

7. Any primary caregiver cultivating medical marijuana for licensed patients and providing said marijuana to patients for consideration such as a monetary sum shall obtain a business license from the Town pursuant to Chapter 6.01 PMC. Any primary caregiver transferring medical marijuana to a licensed patient for consideration shall also obtain a sales tax license and shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 5.10 PMC concerning the collection and payment of municipal sales taxes. (Ord. 812 §2 (Exh. A), 2024)

1. All buildings shall be located at least forty feet (40') from any street right-of-way line;

2. Fuel pumps and other appliances shall be located at least fifteen feet (15') from any street right-of-way line;

3. All service, storage, or similar activities shall be conducted entirely on the premises;

4. All major repair work, if any, shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building; and

5. Open storage of wrecked or inoperable automobiles or trucks, discarded tires, automotive parts or similar materials shall not be permitted. (Ord. 812 §2 (Exh. A), 2024)

1. Purpose and Intent. It is the intent of the Town of Parachute to ensure that sand and gravel are available to the public and that mining and related uses for sand and gravel occur without compromising the goals and objectives of the Town of Parachute Municipal Code. It is the intent of the Town of Parachute to ensure that these requirements are addressed without duplication of, or contradiction with, pertinent state or federal requirements for such mining. The Town of Parachute reserves the right to assume the functions of external agencies involved with sand and gravel mining if such agencies are eliminated or their operations are curtailed.

2. Intent to Not Duplicate Other Permit Processes. The Town intends to avoid duplicative permit processes or requirements. The Town will review permit applications concurrently with other required state or federal agency permitting processes whenever possible or practicable.

3. Permit Required. No person shall engage in, cause, allow or conduct sand and gravel exploration, extraction, or production operation prior to obtaining a permit as set forth in this article unless the operation falls within an expressly defined exemption.

4. Transfer of Permit. A sand and gravel exploration, extraction, and production permit may be transferred only with the written consent of the Town. The Town shall ensure, in approving any transfer, that the proposed transferee can and will comply with all the requirements, terms, and conditions contained in the permit and this section and title, and with appropriate state and federal regulations and conditions; that such requirements, terms, and conditions remain sufficient to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the public and the environment; and that a guarantee of financial security can be made to the satisfaction of the Town Council.

5. Applicability.

1. Preapplication Conference. If a preapplication conference is required or requested, it shall be held in accordance with the provisions set forth in PMC 15.02.103, Preapplication conference.

2. Application Submittal. All applications for a sand and gravel exploration, extraction, and production permit shall include all of the items identified in Appendix 1 (Submittal Requirements) for a sand and gravel exploration, extraction, and production request.

3. Determination of Completeness. The Town Manager or their designee shall review the application for completeness in accordance with the provisions of PMC 15.02.106, Determination of completeness.

4. Application Review and Referral. As required by Table 2.1, an application for a sand and gravel exploration, extraction, and production shall be sent to internal and external reviewing agencies in accordance with the provisions of PMC 15.02.107, Application review and referral.

5. Staff Report. Once all reviewing agency comments are addressed adequately, a staff report shall be prepared and provided to the reviewing body in accordance with PMC 15.02.108, Staff report.

6. Notification. All notification shall be provided as required by Table 2.1 for a sand and gravel exploration, extraction, and production request.

7. Review and Recommendation by the Planning Commission.

8. Review and Action by Town Council.

9. Post Approval.

10. Permit Issuance.

1. Drainage and Erosion Control. The operation shall not cause significant erosion or sedimentation and shall be conducted in accordance with the drainage and erosion control plan.

2. Public Roadways and Traffic Impacts.

3. Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat. The operation shall mitigate any significant degradation of wildlife or sensitive wildlife habitat.

4. Livestock and Livestock Grazing. The operation shall not cause significant impact to livestock, grazing permits, or grazing permittees. Fencing or other agreements between private grazing operations and the operator may be used to satisfy this requirement.

5. Recreation Impacts. The operation shall not cause significant degradation in the quality or quantity of recreational activities in the Town such as hunting, hiking, skiing, or related activities.

6. Water Quality.

7. Cultural and Historic Resources. The operation shall not cause significant degradation of cultural or historic resources.

8. Wildfire Hazard. The operation shall not cause a significant risk of wildfire hazard.

9. Geologic Hazards. The operation shall not cause a significant risk of geologic hazards.

10. Emergency Response. The operation shall have a written emergency plan for potential emergencies that may be associated with operations of the facilities. This shall include, but not be limited to, any or all of the following: explosions, fires, gas or water pipeline leaks or ruptures, hydrogen sulfide or other toxic gas emissions, and hazardous materials spills. The plan shall be provided to all emergency service providers for review and comment.

11. The Town Council will require a performance guarantee, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, in addition to the bond required by the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology (CDMG) to ensure that certain conditions of a permit will be complied with. The Town will require a certified copy of the bond required by CDMG.

1. Standards. All operations shall provide sufficient information to the Town to allow the Town to impose, as permit conditions, measures or requirements to adequately mitigate the impacts such operation may have on:

2. Duration. The Town Council may approve an operation for a specific period of time, not to exceed twenty (20) years, with a mandatory review at five (5) years after initial approval by the Planning Commission and the Town Council. The compatibility and size of the project will be considered in determining the appropriate length of time for the operation. Renewal of the permit may be granted upon a new permit review, and subject to new and additional conditions. (Ord. 812 §2 (Exh. A), 2024)

1. All proposed telecommunications facilities shall be subject to the following regulations. Prior to the issuance of any building or electrical permit for any telecommunications facility regulated under this article, a special use permit shall be applied for, reviewed, and approved by the Town in accordance with PMC 15.02.203, Special use.

2. The purpose and intent of this section is to accommodate the telecommunications needs of residents and businesses while protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of the community. These telecommunications facilities regulations are adopted to:

1. The standards and provisions of this article do not apply to the following:

1. All owners of telecommunications facilities shall comply with federal standards for radio frequency emissions.

2. If at any time any operational telecommunications facility within the Town is found to not meet federal standards, the Town may require corrective action within a reasonable period of time. If not corrected, the Town may require removal of the telecommunications facility at the owner’s expense. Any reasonable costs incurred by the Town to determine compliance, including reasonable consultant fees, shall be paid by the owner.

1. Designed and maintained to minimize visual impact; carry gravity and wind loads required by law; and use concealment or stealth methods, such as camouflaging transmission towers to look like light poles or trees;

2. Architecturally integrated with existing buildings, structures and landscaping, including height, color, massing, placement, design and shape;

3. Located when possible on existing vertical infrastructure such as utility poles, public buildings, or utility structures;

4. Roof-mounted antennas shall be located as far away as feasible from the edge of the building:

5. Antennas attached to the building should be painted or otherwise treated to match the exterior of the building:

6. Equipment shelters and antennas shall not extend more than ten feet (10') from the top of the building unless expressly approved as a part of the required special use permit;

7. Exterior tower or telecommunications facility equipment building(s), or cabinet(s) shall not contain more than four hundred (400) square feet of gross floor area, shall not be more than twelve feet (12') in height, and shall maintain the minimum setback requirements of the zone in which it is located.

1. Shared use/co-location of telecommunications facilities on existing structures, towers, or buildings in a manner that precludes the need for the construction of a freestanding structure is encouraged.

2. A proposal for a new tower shall not be approved unless the Town Council determines that the telecommunications facility for the proposed antenna cannot be accommodated by an existing or approved tower or antenna support structure.

3. The applicant shall further demonstrate that at least one (1) of the following conditions is present:

4. Advertising Prohibited on Tower. The use of any portion of a tower for sign or advertising purposes, including company name, banners, streamers, etc., shall be strictly prohibited, except as required by any federal agency.

5. Max Tower Loads. No telecommunications tower shall be permitted beyond its loading capacity.

6. Height and Setbacks.

7. Building Permit Required. Any structures on a telecommunications facilities site shall obtain a building permit from the Town of Parachute Land Use Regulations.

8. No Parking of Equipment on the Site. Mobile or immobile equipment not used in direct support of a tower, or in the housing of equipment needed to operate the tower, shall not be stored or parked on the site, unless new construction or repairs are being made.

9. Abandoned Facilities. All abandoned or unused telecommunications facilities shall be removed by the owner/operator within ninety (90) days of the cessation of use. Should the owner fail to remove the facilities, the Town may do so at its option, and the costs thereof shall be a charge against the owner and recovered by certification of the same to the County Treasurer for collection in the same manner as real estate taxes, or by any other means available under law.

10. Transfer of Approved Telecommunications Tower. An approved telecommunications tower may be transferred to a successor who must adhere to and assigns all of the conditions which apply to the initial application and any amendments. Changes of ownership must be submitted to the Land Use Administrator to ensure all interested parties are in agreement with the conditions of approval.

11. Maintenance. Every owner of a telecommunications facility shall take special care to operate, repair and maintain all such facilities so as to prevent failures and accidents which cause damage, injuries or nuisances to the neighborhood and public. All wires, cables, fixtures and other equipment shall be installed in compliance with the requirements of the National Electric Safety Code and all FCC, FAA, state and local regulations, and in such a manner that will not interfere with radio communications, electronic transmissions or all other electromagnetic communications or otherwise cause a safety hazard.

1. Certification to Withstand High Winds. A statement from a licensed Colorado professional engineer that the tower is designed to withstand winds in accordance with ANS/EIA/TIA 222 latest revision standards; and shall describe the tower’s capacity, including an example of the number and type of antennas it can accommodate.

2. A Certification That Tower Will Not Cause Unreasonable Electromagnetic Interference. A licensed Colorado professional engineer must certify that the proposed telecommunications facility will not cause unreasonable electromagnetic or other interference with the antennas on existing towers, structures or utility structures or the antennas of existing transmission towers, facilities or utility structures or that such existing facilities would interfere with the applicant’s uses such that co-location is not possible.

3. Site Improvement Plan. In place of the required submittal requirements for a special use permit as outlined in Appendix 1, Submittal Requirements, a telecommunications facility shall submit a site-specific development plan with the following items:

1. Applicable Requirements. Small cell facilities and small cell networks shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this article applicable to all telecommunications facilities, with the following exceptions:

2. Location. Small cell facilities are permitted in Town rights-of-way, upon facilities in these rights-of-way and on public easements owned by the Town. Small cell facilities on private property are permitted in all zone districts.

3. Height. All small cell facilities shall not exceed two feet (2') above the light pole, traffic signal or other facility or structure to which they are attached, or the maximum height in the relevant zone district, whichever is less. When new utility poles are proposed as an alternative for a small cell, their height shall not exceed the average height of existing utility/light poles in the vicinity.

4. Spacing. No small cell facility shall be located within one thousand feet (1,000') of any other such facility.

5. Design.

6. Permitting. All small cell facilities and networks shall be reviewed pursuant to the procedures within this article. The Town may accept applications for a small cell network, provided each small cell facility shall be separately reviewed. The Town may take up to ninety (90) days to process a complete application.

7. Indemnification. The operator of a small cell facility which is permitted to locate on a Town right-of-way or easement or on a Town-owned utility pole, traffic signal or other structure owned by the Town, or within a Town-owned right-of-way or easement, shall, as a condition of permit approval, indemnify the Town from and against all liability and claims arising as a result of that location or attachment, including repair and replacement of damaged poles and equipment, such indemnification in a form approved by the Town Attorney.

8. Bonding. All permits for location of small cell facilities on real property not owned by the small cell permittee shall include as a condition of approval a bond, in form approved by the Town attorney, to guarantee payment for any damages to the real property and removal of the facility upon its abandonment.

9. Permit Expiration. A permit for a small cell facility shall expire twelve (12) months after approval unless construction of the permitted structure has been initiated.

1. Within thirty (30) days the Town will give written notice of incompleteness if so determined, specifying the code section(s) that requires such missing information. This determination pauses the remaining deadlines until a complete application is filed.

2. Within sixty (60) days the Town will act on applications that are not a substantial change.

3. Within ninety (90) days the Town will act on applications for small cell facilities or co-location applications that are not a substantial increase in the size of a tower.

4. Within one hundred fifty (150) days the Town will act on applications for new facilities, co-location applications that are a substantial increase in the size of the tower or substantial increase of an existing telecommunications facility.

5. The final action of the Town on any application shall be in writing and shall advise the applicant of the reasons for approval, approval with conditions or denial.

1. Telecommunications service providers use various methodologies and analysis tools, including geographically based computer software, to determine the specific technical parameters of telecommunications facilities, such as expected coverage area, antenna configuration and topographic constraints that affect signal paths. In certain instances, there may be a need for expert review by a third party of the technical data submitted by the telecommunications facility service provider. The Town may require such a technical review to be paid for by the applicant for a telecommunications facility. The selection of the third-party expert may be made at the discretion of the Town, with a provision for the applicant and interested parties to comment on the proposed expert and review its qualifications. The expert review is intended to be a site-specific review of technical aspects of the telecommunications facility(ies) and not a subjective review of the site selection. The expert review of the technical submission shall address the following:

2. Based on the results of the third-party review, the Town may require changes to the application for the facility that complies with the recommendation of the expert. (Ord. 812 §2 (Exh. A), 2024)

1. A minimum of one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) square feet per RV, recreational/utility trailer, or storage trailer is provided;

2. The RV, recreational/utility trailer, or storage trailer is set back from all property lines by five feet (5');

3. A six-foot (6') tall solid wall or fence screens the RV, recreational/utility trailer, or storage trailer from the neighbors and street;

4. Off-street parking requirements are met.

1. When the RV is situated in an approved RV or trailer park;

2. Vacation usage;

3. When a valid special use permit is obtained for RV habitation in conjunction with construction in accordance with subsection (B) of this section.

1. An RV may be used for temporary living quarters for not more than eighteen (18) months while the occupant thereof is constructing a permanent dwelling on the same property. Before an RV will be permitted in such an instance, the owner of the property or the person intended to occupy the RV shall secure a special use permit for the RV from the Planning Commission. Such permit shall be granted upon the receipt of a signed statement by the applicant that a permanent dwelling will be constructed within eighteen (18) months thereafter. Construction must start within sixty (60) days of RV placement. Only one (1) RV shall be permitted on any parcel of land during the construction or repair of a permanent dwelling.

1. Natural medicine healing centers;

2. Natural medicine cultivation facilities;

3. Natural medicine products manufacturers;

4. Natural medicine testing facilities; and

5. Any other business entity licensed to perform operations related to natural medicine by the state licensing authority.

1. Child care center;

2. Preschool;

3. Elementary, middle, junior, or high school; or

4. Residential child care facility.

1. A business license from the Town under Chapter 6.01 PMC; and

2. A license from the state licensing authority pursuant to the conditions set forth in the Colorado Natural Medicine Code.