(a)

The application submittal requirements consist of elements that are common to all land use applications as well as requirements that are required only of certain types of applications. Common submittal requirements will be specified first followed by specific requirements of various types of applications. In some instances, additional submittal requirements may be specified as part of the supplemental or special development requirements of these regulations.

(b)

Complete applications must be submitted, as required in this Chapter, at the point of initiation of the land use review process. A separate application is required for each phase of the subdivision or planned unit development review process (i.e. sketch plan, preliminary plan and final plan). (Prior code 17.06.110)

Unless indicated otherwise in this Chapter or by the Planning Department, one (1) hard copy of the application, with original or digitally verified signature, and one (1) digital copy shall be submitted. Except for text amendment and zoning variance applications, all applications identified in Article V of this Chapter shall include:

(1)

An application form, signed by the owners of the property, in the format provided by the Planning Department;

(2)

A legal description of the property included in the application;

(3)

Proof of legal ownership and the names and addresses of the owners of the property and any lien holders;

(4)

The names and addresses of any property owners within two hundred (200) feet of any portion of the property;

(5)

A statement of the purpose of the application and a brief description of the proposal;

(6)

A vicinity map indicating the location of the property included in the land use application; and

(7)

An application fee as set forth in Section 16-1-60 of this Chapter. (Prior code 17.06.120; Ord. 4 §1, 2005; Ord. 4 §2, 2025)

(a)

General map requirements. Any maps or other graphic plans shall be drawn in black or dark blue waterproof ink or may be clearly legible "blueprint" copies or photocopies. The dimensions of all maps shall be twenty-four (24) by thirty-six (36) inches or eight and one-half (8½) by eleven (11) inches unless another size is approved by the Planning Department staff prior to submittal of the application. However, no map shall exceed twenty-four (24) by thirty-six (36) inches. In the case of multiple sheets, a key map showing the relationship of individual sheets shall be provided and locations of adjacent sheets shall be indicated on each sheet. Each map or other graphic plan shall include:

(1)

The section, township and range of the property included in the application;

(2)

The name, address and telephone number of the owner and applicant;

(3)

The name, address and telephone number of the person or firm that prepared the map and the date of preparation;

(4)

A north arrow and scale which shall not exceed one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet; and

(5)

The title of the map which shall also indicate the type of application.

(b)

General report requirements. All reports shall contain consecutively numbered pages and shall include, or clearly indicate by reference, any maps or other relevant elements required by this Chapter which are necessary for the report. Any report required by this Chapter shall include:

(1)

The name, address and telephone number of the person or firm that prepared the report and the date of preparation; and

(2)

The title of the report.

(c)

Qualifications of preparers of maps and reports. All maps and reports must bear suitable evidence of the professional qualifications of the person responsible for the preparation of the map or report. Maps containing information pertaining to water supply, sanitation, wastewater treatment, utilities, drainage, soils, grading, roads, structures or any other engineering information must be certified by a professional engineer licensed in the State. All required documents containing land survey descriptions and topographic maps must be certified by a professional land surveyor licensed in the State. All data submitted regarding environmental studies and other disciplines, not currently requiring registration by the State, must be accompanied by a resume of such qualifications sufficient to demonstrate the author's degree of expertise and experience. Geology maps and reports must be prepared and certified by a qualified geologist. Additional professional qualifications may be specified in other sections of this Chapter. (Prior code 17.06.130)

In addition to the requirements of Section 16-6-30 above, any site plan required in this Chapter shall include:

(1)

The location of all existing and proposed buildings, utilities and other improvements on the property. A building envelope (a portion of the property within which a building may be located) may be shown for proposed buildings to allow minor adjustments.

(2)

The location and number of parking spaces for off-street parking and loading areas.

(3)

A traffic circulation plan showing the direction of traffic flows and indicating the locations of entries and exits of parking lots and the relationships of parking lots to entrances and exits of any buildings.

(4)

The location of service and refuse collection areas.

(5)

The location of all signs indicating the size, shape and height of each sign.

(6)

The area and location of open space and recreation areas.

(7)

The location and type of outdoor lighting.

(8)

The location of existing and proposed fences, landscaping features and other methods of visual screening. The proposed landscaping plan shall indicate the method of maintenance of the landscaping, as well as a list of type, size and quantity of plant materials and the general location of the landscaping.

(9)

The estimated date of completion of the proposed improvements. (Prior code 17.06.140)

(a)

Applications for text amendments submitted by land owners shall include:

(1)

An application form, signed by an owner of property located within the City, in the format provided by the Planning Department; and

(2)

A statement of the purpose of the application, a brief description of the proposed text amendment and the proposed new text.

(b)

Text amendment applications initiated by the Planning Commission or the City Council are not required to include an application form. (Prior code 17.06.210)

In addition to the common submittal requirements of Section 16-6-20 above, all applications for approval of a zoning variance shall include:

(1)

A letter stating the reasons and justification for the request; and

(2)

A plot plan and improvement survey showing the existing natural and manmade features, utilities, utility easements and structures on the property, and indicating the effects of the requested variance. (Prior code 17.06.220)

In addition to the common submittal requirements of Section 16-6-20 above, all applications for approval of a conditional use shall include:

(1)

A site plan prepared in conformance with Section 16-6-40 above;

(2)

Architectural elevations showing the proposed use as it will appear upon completion of construction or placement, indicating the pitch of the roof, the details of soffits, siding material and placement of other details necessary to accurately depict the finished appearance of the proposed use.

(3)

A site/plot plan showing the placement of the proposed use on the lot, indicating manmade and natural features on the lot and adjacent to the lot on which the proposed use will be located.

(4)

Engineering detail showing the foundation or supports upon which the proposed use will be placed and the methods of connection for water supply, waste disposal and other utilities. (Prior code 17.06.230)

In addition to the common submittal requirements of Section 16-6-20 above, all applications for approval of a rezoning shall include a petition for rezoning signed by the owners of at least fifty percent (50%) of the area of land or area of lots subject to the rezoning application. The Planning Commission or the City Council may also initiate applications for rezoning, which initiated application shall not require a petition and shall not be subject to the requirements of Subsections 16-6-20(3), (4) and (7) above. (Prior code 17.06.240)

(a)

Required information. In addition to the common submittal requirements of Section 16-6-20 above, all applications for approval of a subdivision sketch plan shall include the information set forth in this Section.

(b)

Sketch plan map. Two (2) hard copies and one (1) digital copy of a sketch plan map shall contain the following information presented either graphically or as a statement on the map:

(1)

The name of the proposed subdivision.

(2)

A vicinity map, at a scale of not less than one (1) inch equals two thousand (2,000) feet, depicting the location of streets, highways and utility systems within one-half (½) mile of any portion of the proposed subdivision. The vicinity map shall also show the natural drainage courses of streams within one-half (½) mile of any portion of the subdivision, with the limits of tributary areas shown where reasonable. A U.S.G.S. quadrangle map at the scale of one (1) inch equals two thousand (2,000) feet may be used as the basis of the vicinity map.

(3)

The location of the one-hundred-year floodplain of any drainage with tributary areas of forty (40) acres on or adjacent to the site of the proposed subdivision.

(4)

Topography of the proposed subdivision showing, at a minimum, ten-foot topographic contours which shall clearly and accurately depict the site topography and the location of existing natural and manmade features on and adjacent to the site.

(5)

Legal description of the site and indicated along the perimeter boundary of the proposed subdivision.

(6)

Written legal description of the site of the proposed subdivision.

(7)

Labeled access to the site (City street, county road, state highway, public right-of-way, easement, etc.).

(8)

Location, type and size of existing utility lines, including water, sewer, natural gas, oil and gasoline, cable television, electric, etc.; utility easements; and other easements on and adjacent to the site of the proposed subdivision.

(9)

General location and general scaled dimensions of existing and proposed lots, streets, alleys, road rights-of-way, parks and open space, irrigation ditches and waterways within and immediately adjacent to the site of the proposed subdivision.

(10)

Names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of: the owner of the property to be subdivided, the applicant, designer, engineer and surveyor that may be associated with the preparation of the application.

(11)

Land use summary statement:

a.

Total area of the proposed subdivision;

b.

Acreage of developable land;

c.

Number of residential and nonresidential lots and the area of land designated for each type of use;

d.

Statement of any uses other than detached single-family dwelling units;

e.

Number of residential dwelling units by type of dwelling unit;

f.

Gross and net residential density (units per acre of developable land designated for residential uses.)

g.

Total area of nonresidential floor space;

h.

Total number of proposed off street parking spaces; and

i.

Existing and proposed zoning.

(c)

Supplemental information. Two (2) hard copies and one (1) digital copy of the sketch plan supplemental information shall be submitted as part of the sketch plan application. The information provided pursuant to this Section must contain sufficient detail for reviewers to determine the general adequacy and feasibility of the proposed subdivision. The supplemental information shall be submitted in the written or graphic format appropriate for the information being submitted and shall include the following:

(1)

A map showing the soils types and their boundaries, as shown on Soil Survey maps prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service (SCS), and the tables of interpretation for the soils types shown on the SCS maps.

(2)

A preliminary report assessing the potential radiation hazards at the site.

(3)

A report assessing the impacts resulting from the development of the proposed subdivision to the lakes, streams and topography of the subdivision site.

(4)

Evidence of adequate legal access from a public road to the subdivision site in accordance with City, county or state highway standards, as applicable.

(5)

A report identifying the utility companies that will provide electricity, natural gas, telephone, cable television, etc., to the proposed subdivision.

(6)

The names and addresses of any owners of mineral rights for the property. (Prior code 17.06.250; Ord. 4 §1, 2005; Ord. 4 §3, 2025)

In the event an applicant chooses to submit a combined application for major subdivision sketch plan and preliminary plan, the submittal requirements for a preliminary plan shall apply and shall constitute the complete submittal requirements. (Prior code 17.06.255)

(a)

In addition to the common submittal requirements of Section 16-6-20 above, all applications for approval of a subdivision preliminary plan shall include the information set forth in this Section.

(b)

Preliminary plan map. The applicant shall submit two (2) hard copies and one (1) digital copy of the preliminary plan map as part of the preliminary plan application. The map shall clearly and accurately represent the character of the area of the proposed subdivision, as well as the natural and manmade features on and near the site of the proposed subdivision. The map shall be of sufficient clarity and detail to allow an assessment of the physical design of the proposed subdivision. A poorly drawn or illegible plan is sufficient cause for its rejection. The following technical drawing requirements and information shall be adhered to and included on the preliminary plan map:

(1)

The name of the proposed subdivision which shall not duplicate the name of any recorded subdivision in the County.

(2)

A vicinity map, at a scale of not less than one (1) inch equals two thousand (2,000) feet, depicting the location of streets, highways and utility systems within one-half (½) mile of any portion of the proposed subdivision. The vicinity map shall also show the natural drainage courses of streams within one-half (½) mile of any portion of the subdivision, with the limits of tributary areas shown where reasonable. A U.S.G.S. quadrangle map at the scale of one (1) inch equals two thousand (2,000) feet may be used as the basis of the vicinity map.

(3)

A legal description of the site and indicated along the perimeter boundary of the proposed subdivision.

(4)

Written legal description of the proposed subdivision.

(5)

Topography of the site of the proposed subdivision showing the existing topography at minimum two-foot contour intervals.

(6)

Names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of: the owner of the property to be subdivided, the applicant, designer, engineer and surveyor that may be associated with the preparation of the application.

(7)

The street and lot layout, with the dimensions of all lots to the nearest foot (these may be scaled values) and including the approximate area of each lot. The lots and blocks shall be numbered consecutively.

(8)

Departing property lines and names and addresses of owners of record of all land parcels adjoining the proposed subdivision, including those separated only by a public right-of-way.

(9)

The location of the one-hundred-year floodplain of any drainage on or adjacent to the site of the proposed subdivision.

(10)

Labeled access to the site (City street, county road, state highway, public right-of-way, easement, etc.).

(11)

Location, type and size of existing and proposed utility lines, utility easements and other easements on and adjacent to the site of the proposed subdivision.

(12)

The location of existing available water and sewer facilities and the proposed extension of water and sewer lines.

(13)

Location, scaled dimensions and legal description of existing lots, streets, alleys, road rights-of-way, easements, irrigation ditches and waterways within and immediately adjacent to the site of the proposed subdivision.

(14)

Proposed easements for drainage, irrigation, access and utilities, including solar access easements if applicable.

(15)

Common open space not reserved or dedicated to the public.

(16)

Sites to be reserved or dedicated to the public for parks, schools or other public purposes.

(17)

Approximate grades and centerline curve data of proposed roads.

(18)

Existing and proposed zoning and zone district boundaries for the proposed subdivision and land adjacent to the proposed subdivision.

(19)

Land use summary statement:

a.

Total area of the proposed subdivision;

b.

Acreage of developable land;

c.

Number of residential and nonresidential lots and the area of land designated for each type of use;

d.

Statement of any uses other than detached single-family dwelling units;

e.

Number of residential dwelling units, by type of dwelling unit;

f.

Gross and net residential density (units per acre of developable land designated for residential uses.)

g.

Total area of nonresidential floor space;

h.

Total proposed number of off-street parking spaces; and

i.

Statement indicating the availability or lack of irrigation water.

(c)

Supplemental preliminary plan information. Two (2) hard copies and one (1) digital copy of the preliminary plan supplemental information shall be submitted as part of the preliminary plan application. The information provided pursuant to this Section must contain sufficient detail for reviewers to determine the general adequacy and feasibility of the proposed subdivision. The City and the reviewing agencies shall determine the adequacy of the information provided. The applicant shall be required to submit additional technical information needed by a reviewing agency in order for the agency to complete its review of the proposed subdivision. All maps and plans shall be submitted at the same scale as the preliminary plan and all proposed lot lines shall be clearly shown on the maps and plans. The supplemental information shall be submitted in the written or graphic format appropriate for the information being submitted and shall include the following:

(1)

Proof of present legal ownership of the property to be subdivided, including signed statements from the owners, as well as all lien holders and all other security interest holders of record, indicating that the owners and interest holders do not object to the subdivision of the property as proposed on the preliminary plan and that they will subordinate their interests to any dedications to the City shown on the preliminary plan. If there are not any other holders of interest in the property, the owners shall so indicate by a signed statement.

(2)

The names and addresses of owners of minerals and lessees of mineral owners of record of the area proposed to be subdivided.

(3)

The proposed terms of reservations or dedications of sites for public and private common facilities.

(4)

The proposed plan for the phased development of the subdivision, if applicable.

(5)

Evidence that all lots and parcels will have access to a public right-of-way.

(6)

The method proposed for the maintenance of all public and common areas and facilities, including provisions for the maintenance of the subdivision roads.

(7)

A water supply report, which shall include the following information:

a.

The expected water requirements of the subdivision at full development, including the various water uses to be permitted and the manner in which these requirements will be met;

b.

A conceptual water distribution plan prepared at the same scale as the preliminary plan map; and

c.

A report prepared by a licensed, professional engineer summarizing the effects of the proposed subdivision on the City water system as projected by the City's water modeling program.

(8)

A sewage disposal report prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Public Works Director, including:

a.

A general written description of the collection system to be designed per the requirements of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Public Works Director;

b.

Evidence that the collection and treatment system will conform with all state and local laws and regulations;

c.

A map of the sewage collection system at the same scale as the preliminary map, showing the lots to be served and the site topography. The collection system may be shown on the preliminary plan map; and

d.

A report prepared by a licensed, professional engineer summarizing the effects of the proposed subdivision on the City sewer system.

(9)

A preliminary street plan and profile prepared per the specifications of the Public Works Director, including graphic alignment, dimensions of right-of-way widths, curve radii and tangent lengths. The street plan shall contain sufficient detail to ensure that the proposed street plan will satisfy City requirements and will bear logical relationships to the grades of existing public streets at the point of intersection. The proposed typical structural and geometric cross-sections; location, type and approximate size of appurtenant structures such as bridges and culverts; street lighting; and traffic control devices shall be shown. Road grades shall be designated within the road rights-of-way. The preliminary road plan information may be annotated on the preliminary plan map.

(10)

A preliminary drainage report, including the following data. Drainage criteria set forth by the Public Works Director shall be used as a guideline. Information required under this Section may be annotated on copies of the preliminary plan map if feasible and practical.

a.

A contour map defining on-site drainage basins and illustrating existing drainage patterns, paths of flow and concentration points, with estimates of contributory acreage and the peak flow of runoff.

b.

A U.S.G.S contour map (7.5-minute quadrangle) showing all off-site drainage basins which drain through the subdivision and illustrating paths of flow with estimates of contributory acreage and peak flow of runoff.

c.

A sketch of the proposed subdivision showing the consequent changes in the drainage patterns, concentration points and flooding limits with estimates of acreage, runoff coefficients and peak flow for the areas to be developed, both now and in the future, within each basin, and showing the limits of flooding and peak flow of runoff from off-site basins. Calculations shall be based on a twenty-five-year frequency storm for the design of drainage structures and a one-hundred-year frequency storm to be used to designate areas subject to flooding.

d.

A narrative explaining the proposed method of managing the increased drainage at the concentration points and areas where the drainage pattern or characteristics will be changed.

(11)

A preliminary irrigation plan, if irrigation water will remain with the property, which shall designate, on copies of the preliminary plan map, the irrigation water distribution plan, including all distribution facilities such as ditches, diversion structures, lakes, easements, etc. A narrative shall accompany the plan explaining the nature of the organization that will own the irrigation water and the entity that will own and maintain the irrigation distribution system. A letter from any ditch company presently responsible for any irrigation system providing irrigation water to the site shall also be submitted. The ditch company letter shall indicate the approval in concept of the preliminary irrigation plan and shall also indicate that the other users of the ditch company's water and facilities will not be injured by the development of the approved subdivision.

(12)

A geotechnical (soils/geology) report, describing soils and geological conditions of the site, specifically addressing the suitability of the soils and geology for the land use proposed. Any mitigation efforts required to properly develop the property shall be identified in the report. The report shall include maps and written information, as appropriate, addressing the following:

a.

A soils/geologic map showing the proposed subdivision, including the lots and road alignments, the natural topography of the site shown by contour lines, the location of any test holes used in the investigation, surface geology and the designation of soils types and their boundaries based on the National Cooperative Soil Survey prepared by the U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service (SCS).

b.

A narrative report describing the bedrock geology of the site; the surface geology of the site; the hydrology of the site, including the depth to groundwater; and a table of interpretations of the soils types as prepared by the SCS. The report shall identify any geological hazards and soil conditions that may preclude development of any part of the site or that may require particular design considerations.

c.

Any radiation hazards shall be identified.

(13)

A utility report identifying the utility companies that will provide electricity, natural gas, telephone, cable television, etc., to the proposed subdivision. The report shall reference the preliminary plan map which shall show the location of the utility facilities. (Prior code 17.06.260; Ord. 4 §1, 2005; Ord. 4 §4, 2025)

(a)

In addition to the common submittal requirements of Section 16-6-20 above, all applications for approval of a final subdivision plan shall include the information set forth in this Section.

(b)

Final subdivision plat. The applicant shall submit two (2) reproducible Mylar final plats and two (2) hard copies and one (1) digital copy of the final plat. The final plat shall be drafted legibly, with black waterproof ink, on sheets of permanent reproducible material, such as Mylar, measuring twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches, with clear margins of two (2) inches on the left side of the plat and one-half (½) inch on the remaining sides. Where multiple sheets are necessary to depict the total filing, the legal description of the subdivision boundary and all certifications and dedications shall be shown on the cover or title sheet, and a key map indicating the location of subsequent sheets of the subdivision shall also be shown on the cover or title sheet. The scale of the final plat shall be one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet. The final plat shall meet the minimum standards for land survey and subdivision plats as required by state law. All final plats shall clearly and accurately set forth and include the following information in the format prescribed, in addition to any other information required to be shown on the final plat as a condition of the preliminary plan approval:

(1)

The name of the subdivision.

(2)

The legal description of the boundary of the subdivision.

(3)

The date of the survey and monumentation of the subdivision, the location and description of the primary control points for the survey, all of the property monumentation on the perimeter boundary of the subdivision, and the basis of bearing of the survey.

(4)

The definition of the scale of the final plat and an arrow indicating north relative to the basis of bearing used.

(5)

The names of all streets or roads, block indicators and lot numbers depicted in a manner permitting easy lot identification.

(6)

A vicinity map at a scale of one (1) inch equals two thousand (2,000) feet, showing the subdivision in relation to section lines and township and range lines.

(7)

The perimeter boundary and the boundaries of lots, blocks and road rights-of-way shall be drawn in solid black lines; easements or other rights-of-way shall be shown in dashed lines. Each lot shall be numbered with dimensions and area noted. The following standards shall be complied with:

a.

Perimeter and lot boundaries shall be shown to the nearest one-hundredth (0.01) foot;

b.

Areas of less than one (1) acre shall be shown to the nearest one (1) square foot, and areas of greater than one (1) acre shall be shown to the nearest one-thousandth (0.001) acre;

c.

Bearings shall be shown to the nearest second of arc;

d.

Central angles of all curves shall be shown to the nearest second of arc;

e.

Curve radii, arc lengths, tangent lengths and other curve data shall be shown to the nearest one hundredth (0.01) foot; and

f.

Widths and other dimensions of all easements, rights-of-way and roads shall be shown.

(8)

The location of all irrigation facilities and major drainage channels and facilities shall be shown.

(9)

The final plat shall include the following certifications and other information as required by law. The Planning Department will provide examples of the certifications.

a.

The names and addresses of all owners of record of the property being subdivided, including the owners of surface and mineral estates, mineral lessees and holders of liens or security interests of record in the property.

b.

A certificate of dedication and ownership executed by all owners of the property to be subdivided and also signed by all holders of any recorded security interest in the property to be subdivided. Each signature shall be notarized. An indication of the purpose for dedication or reservation of sites other than residential lots shall be included in the certification.

c.

A surveyor's certificate signed by a registered professional land surveyor licensed by the State.

d.

An attorney's certificate or title company certificate indicating that all lands shown on the final plat are free and clear of liens, claims or encumbrances of record except as noted.

e.

The City Council certificate of approval and acceptance.

f.

The Planning Commission certificate of approval.

g.

The Public Works Director's certificate of approval.

h.

Certificates of approval from utility companies serving the property.

(10)

If the subdivision includes condominium units, a separate condominium plat shall be submitted in addition to the final plat. The condominium plat shall be prepared by a professional surveyor licensed by the State and shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of completion of construction of each condominium building. If the condominiums are a conversion of existing structures, the condominium plat shall be submitted with the final plat. The condominium plat shall depict the following information:

a.

Vertical and horizontal location of each air space unit with dimensions and area indicated.

b.

The relation of individual units to limited and general common elements.

c.

Designation of any limited common elements reserved for the exclusive use of any individual unit.

d.

The identification of each condominium unit by number or other symbol, including both the unit and any limited common elements reserved for the unit.

e.

The location of all exterior and internal load-bearing walls held in common ownership.

f.

The elevation of each condominium unit in relation to a benchmark established on one (1) of the permanent exterior boundary monuments of the platted subdivision in which the condominium is located, with a statement describing the U.S. government benchmark to which the project benchmark is referenced.

(11)

If a subdivision lot fronts on more than one (1) street, the Public Works Director shall designate the street to be used for access to the lot, and such designation shall be noted on the final plat.

(c)

Supplemental information. Two (2) hard copies and one (1) digital copy of the final plat supplemental information shall be submitted simultaneously with the final plat. Information shall be submitted in the written or graphic format appropriate for the information being submitted and shall include the following information.

(1)

Engineering plans, descriptions and cost estimates for streets and roads (including curb and gutter if required, traffic control devices, signage and street lighting), drainage facilities, water distribution lines, sewage collection and treatment facilities, bridges, telephone lines and other telephone equipment, electric power lines and other electric equipment, natural gas pipes and other natural gas equipment, cable television distribution cables and other equipment, irrigation facilities and any other utilities, public improvements or subdivision improvements that may be required as part of the preliminary or final plan approvals. All plans shall be prepared in accordance with the criteria established in these regulations or by the Public Works Director and shall be marked "Approved for Construction" and signed by an official of the appropriate service authority or utility company or the Public Works Director. All engineering plans shall be prepared and signed by a professional engineer licensed by the State.

(2)

A subdivision improvements agreement with guarantees shall be executed between the subdivider and the City wherein the subdivider shall agree to install drainage structures, fire hydrants, curb and gutter, complete street paving, sidewalks, bicycle paths, culverts and bridges, street lights, street signs and other improvements where required, at the expense of the subdivider, either prior to acceptance of the final plat or within a specified time not later than six (6) months from the start of any phase of the development as approved by the City Council. The subdivision improvements agreement shall also define responsibilities for and describe terms and stipulations relative to provision of water and sewer improvements. The subdivision improvements agreement shall also describe terms and stipulations relative to the transfer of water rights from the subdivider to the City pursuant to this Code.

(3)

Certification of the County Treasurer that all applicable ad valorem taxes have been paid and are not in arrears.

(4)

The subdivision protective covenants.

(5)

Evidence that all services, including water, sewage disposal and street access conform to state and local laws and shall be available to each subdivision lot and condominium unit in a manner permitted by law and the covenants of the subdivision. On double frontage or corner lots, street access shall be designated by the Public Works Director.

(6)

A copy of the Colorado State Land Survey Monument Record forms for any survey corners as required to be filed by state law.

(7)

Condominium declarations (applicable if the subdivision includes condominium units) and/or common interest community documents as required by Article 33.3, Title 38, C.R.S, and including the following:

a.

A statement defining the character, duration, rights, obligations and limitations of condominium common interest community ownership, including any restrictive covenants affecting individual units;

b.

A statement of the method by which the proportionate valuation of common elements shall be assessed to individual units; and

c.

Provisions for creating conditions, restrictions and limitations on time sharing ownership, if applicable.

(8)

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) deliverable shall be provided by the applicant:

a.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) deliverable. Any project that alters or changes a parcel line boundary (such as a subdivision, vacation or a lot line adjustment) and results in the creation of a plat map, must submit these changes as a digital GIS deliverable.

The GIS deliverable shall be submitted as a compatible GIS file. Preferred file type shall be specified by the GIS Administrator prior to submittal.

b.

Geographic Information System GIS deliverable of as-built drawings. The applicant shall submit final as-built drawings to the GIS Department prior to the release of the letter of credit or other security securing the public improvements. The applicant must submit the information as defined in Section 16-6-180(c)(8).

c.

Final as-built Mylar. The applicant shall submit one (1) copy of the final as-built drawings on Mylar which will be added to the City's permanent record prior to the release of the letter of credit or other security securing the public improvements.

(9)

Evidence that provision has been made for facility sites, easements and rights of access for electrical and natural gas utility service sufficient to ensure reliable and adequate electric or, if applicable, natural gas service for any proposed subdivision. Submission of a letter of agreement between the subdivider and utility serving the site shall be deemed sufficient to establish that adequate provision for electric or natural gas service to a proposed subdivision has been made.

(d)

Release or subordination agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, of any existing encumbrances against those portions of the property dedicated to the public for the use of the public, including but not limited to those dedications for streets, rights-of-way, utilities and other easements, and so forth.

(e)

Land fees. The appropriate fees in lieu of land dedications as prescribed in Section 16-1-90 of this Chapter, or as specified in an applicable subdivision improvements agreement, shall be submitted prior to recording the final plat.

(f)

Monumentation.

(1)

Permanent monuments on the perimeter boundary of the subdivision must be set before the subdivision plat is recorded. All monuments required by this Chapter or by law must conform to state law regarding monumentation of land surveys.

(2)

Street and roadway centerline monuments shall also be set at each point of curvature and each point of tangency within thirty (30) days of completion of construction of the road or street. Such monuments shall be five-eights-inch iron rod or rebar twenty-four (24) inches long solidly embedded in the ground with a durable cap bearing the Colorado registration number of the surveyor responsible for the establishment of the monument. Street monuments shall be located four (4) inches below the finished surface of the roadway. (Prior code 17.06.270; Ord. 23 §5, 2005; Ord. 4 §5, 2025)

A planned unit development preliminary development plan consisting of written and graphic materials shall be submitted simultaneously with the subdivision preliminary plan. The preliminary development plan shall contain all of the information included in Section 16-6-20; all of the information required of subdivision preliminary plans specified in Section 16-6-170; and the following information:

(1)

A statement of the existing and proposed zoning.

(2)

A statement describing the planning objectives to be achieved by the PUD and the relationship of the PUD to the Comprehensive Plan.

(3)

A statement indicating the owner's intentions with respect to future selling or leasing of all or portions of the PUD, including land, dwelling units and nonresidential buildings.

(4)

A development schedule indicating the estimated timing and phasing of construction activities. The schedule shall include the estimated area allocated for each land use in each phase of development. The total area of common open space provided in any phase of the development shall also be indicated.

(5)

PUD land use summary statement. In addition to the information included in the land use summary statement provided with a preliminary plan (Section 16-6-170 of this Article), the PUD land use summary statement shall include:

a.

The proposed maximum residential density for each area of the PUD;

b.

The maximum area of proposed nonresidential construction;

c.

The area of open space and the percentage of the open space to the gross site area; and

d.

The amount of off-street parking for use by residents and guests for residential uses or by employees and customers for business or industrial uses.

(6)

A statement of the plans or programs that demonstrate the means by which all open space and recreation areas, walkways and private streets are to be maintained.

(7)

A statement of intent as to the dedication of open space and streets for public use. If streets are to be retained for private ownership and maintenance, an easement shall be provided for access rights by police, fire and other emergency services.

(8)

PUD site plan. In addition to the site plan requirements of Section 16-6-40 and the preliminary plan requirements of Section 16-6-170 of this Article, a PUD site plan shall include:

a.

The generalized location and proposed building floor area of all existing and proposed land uses, including maximum heights, types of dwelling units, density, floor area ratios and type of nonresidential uses;

b.

The location and area of all land to be used for common open space, recreation areas, public parks, school sites or other public uses;

c.

The existing and proposed pedestrian circulation system, including the relationships with vehicular traffic indicating the proposed treatment at the points of intersection;

d.

Information and description of the land areas adjacent to the proposed PUD with respect to land uses, zoning and traffic patterns;

e.

Construction drawings showing proposed cut and fill as applicable to the proposed PUD site plan; and

f.

Any additional materials, data or studies that may be required by the Planning Commission or the City Council which may include, but are not limited to, fiscal impact assessments, market studies and transportation studies.

(9)

Applicants shall submit computer-generated three-dimensional imaging and modeling of the constructed PUD as part of the PUD preliminary development plan that accurately represents the bulk and massing of the PUD in the City and compared to neighboring properties.

(10)

PUD development standards. As applicable, the following development standards shall be addressed. Development standards materials shall be reviewed by the City for compatibility with its PUD review criteria themes at Section 16-3-640 of this Chapter.

a.

Street, sidewalk and trail specifications, including:

1.

Interconnected street and trail network;

2.

Perimeter street compatibility with surrounding neighborhood;

3.

On-street bike lanes;

4.

Separated sidewalks, landscaping strips and street trees;

5.

Parking enforcement standards and adequacy of fire lanes for narrow streets;

6.

Bulb-outs and pedestrian crossings at intersections.

b.

Residential development standards, including:

1.

Housing types/diversity;

2.

Accessory uses (live/work, mother-in-law units, etc.);

3.

Streetscape diversity (housing styles and variation requirements);

4.

Building articulation;

5.

Color palette;

6.

Exterior trim;

7.

Roofs and eaves;

8.

Doors and windows;

9.

Porches;

10.

Decks and railings;

11.

Walls and fences;

12.

Outbuildings;

13.

Exterior lighting (residences, streets, parking lots and trails);

14.

Setbacks;

15.

Lot sizes;

16.

Landscaping.

c.

Commercial development standards, including:

1.

Commercial area architecture;

2.

Streetscape design (all elements between streets and buildings) and orientation towards pedestrians;

3.

Land uses;

4.

Off-street parking;

5.

Signage;

6.

Improvement district (long term maintenance of common areas).

d.

Parkland/Open space/schools development standards, including:

1.

Total area, design, landscaping and purposes of open space, including identification of passive and active open space;

2.

Trail and bike path connections to destinations outside the project;

3.

Proximity to residential housing;

4.

Environmental sensitivity;

5.

Field design;

6.

School architecture and com-patibility with surrounding neighborhood. (Prior code 17.06.280; Ord. 36 §6, 2007)

When a planned unit development is to be completed in one (1) phase, the subdivision preliminary plan and the PUD final development plan may be combined. If a planned unit development is developed in phases, the final development plan for each phase shall be submitted simultaneously with the final subdivision plan pursuant to Section 16-6-180. In addition to the requirements of Section 16-6-190, two (2) hard copies and one (1) digital copy of the PUD final development plan shall be submitted and shall include:

(1)

A statement with each development phase indicating that the final development plan for a particular phase is in strict conformance to the approved PUD preliminary development plan; and

(2)

A final site plan showing the location, height, floor area ratio, floor area and use of all existing and proposed structures. Building locations may be delineated by building envelopes. All requirements of Section 16-6-190(8) of this Article pertaining to the area encompassed in the final development plan shall also be met.

(3)

Evidence that provision has been made for facility sites, easements and rights of access for electrical and natural gas utility service sufficient to ensure reliable and adequate electric or, if applicable, natural gas service for any proposed PUD subdivision. Submission of a letter of agreement between the PUD applicant and utility serving the site shall be deemed sufficient to establish that adequate provision for electric or natural gas service to a proposed PUD subdivision has been made. (Prior code 17.06.290; Ord. 4 §1, 2005; Ord. 4 §6, 2025)

The submittal requirements for minor subdivisions are the same as for subdivision sketch plans (Section 16-6-150) and for a final subdivision plan (Section 16-6-180). (Prior code 17.06.294)

Amended plats are final subdivision plats and shall include all of the items required for final plats as specified in Section 16-6-180(b) of this Article, as well as the information required in the common submittal requirements of Section 16-6-20. Amended plats are not reviewed by the Planning Commission and, consequently, the approval certificate for the Planning Commission is not required on the final plat. (Prior code 17.06.298)

In addition to the requirements of Section 16-6-20 above, any application for a temporary use permit shall include the following information:

(1)

If the applicant is an organization, association, corporation or other such entity, evidence as is necessary to substantiate the existence of such entity;

(2)

A site plan indicating all proposed temporary sales structures, including a picture of the structure, required off-street parking, existing structures and access;

(3)

A written description of the proposed business operation, its hours and dates of operation;

(4)

A parking plan for the entire parcel of land with sufficient data to calculate parking requirements of this Code;

(5)

A sales tax license, or licenses if the applicant is an association or similar entity;

(6)

Evidence of Department of Health approval or exemption;

(7)

A plan to address reasonably anticipated debris or litter problems; and

(8)

Written permission from the property owner on which the use is to occur. (Ord. 2 §6, 2009)