The PUD district permits the planning and development of land which is suitable in location and character for the uses proposed as unified and integrated developments in accordance with detailed development plans. The PUD district also provides for specific land uses not permitted in other zone districts. The PUD district is intended to provide a means of accomplishing the following objectives:

(a)

To provide for development concepts not otherwise permitted within standard zone districts;

(b)

To provide flexibility, unity and diversity in land planning and development, resulting in convenient and harmonious groupings of uses, structures and common facilities; varied type design and layout of housing and other buildings; and appropriate relationships of open spaces to intended uses and structures;

(c)

To provide for the public health, safety, integrity and general welfare, and otherwise achieve the purposes as provided for within the Planned Unit Development Act of 1972, Title 24, Article 67, Colorado Revised Statutes 1973, as amended;

(d)

To provide for phased development, the more efficient use of land and the public and private services needed therefor, and reflect changes in the technology of land development;

(e)

To provide for the necessary land development flexibility in dwelling type, bulk, density, intensity and open space, as a policy which Sheridan wishes to encourage; and, as a corollary, regulate certain proposed land development which would distort the objective of Sheridan's zoning; and

(f)

To encourage integrated planning in order to achieve the above purposes.

The provisions of the Sheridan Municipal Code pertaining to the planned unit developments and the PUD district, including this article, are intended to supersede the provisions of the Colorado Planned Unit Development Act of 1972.

(Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, 3-25-2009)

Uses within a PUD development may be multiple in nature and may include uses not otherwise permitted within the same zone district. The location and relationship of these uses shall be as established in and conform to the policies and standards contained within the comprehensive plan and other appropriate adopted and approved plans, including but not limited to locational criteria within that comprehensive plan.

(Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, 3-25-2009)

The following land uses are permitted only in the PUD district:

(a)

Electric and natural gas substations;

(b)

Detoxification facilities;

(Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, 3-25-2009; Ord. No. 15-2025, § 2, 9-22-2025)

The official development plan shall designate an existing underlying zone district that shall govern when regulations governing density, height, setbacks, primary, secondary and accessory uses, parking, fences, walls and obstructions to view, open space, signage, and site elements are not specifically addressed in the stipulations of the approved official development plan. When appropriate, the city manager may require the applicant to develop standards, prior to site plan submittal, which are in keeping with the intent of the PUD district. Such standards must be recorded as an amendment to the official development plan.

(Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, 3-25-2009)

Except as provided herein, signage standards in any PUD district shall not be less restrictive than the standards of this chapter. Upon a finding of unique circumstances related to preexisting signs, topography, visibility, or size or shape of a property, city council may approve alternative signage standards, if such standards will not cause substantial detriment to public good, alter the essential character of the neighborhood, or not substantially impair the intent and purpose of this chapter or the comprehensive plan of the city.

(Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, 3-25-2009)

(a)

In addition to the submittal and format requirements of this article, applications for PUD zoning shall comply with the application and hearing procedures for general rezonings contained in Chapter 56. The application to establish PUD zoning must include written consent from all the real property owners within the boundaries of the property that is the subject of the application. For applications to establish a PUD zoning, the planning commission and city council shall each hold a public hearing on the rezoning request, including approval of the official development plan. The planning commission shall make recommendations to city council on the application. The city council may approve the requested PUD rezoning and the official development plan in a single ordinance.

(b)

Within existing PUD zone districts, an application for approval of a new or amended official development plan for all or a portion of the property encompassed within an existing official development plan shall comply with the submittal and format requirements of this article and the application and hearing procedures for general rezonings contained in Chapter 56, except that the application to amend or replace an official development plan need only include written consent from all the real property owners within the boundaries of the property that is the subject of the new application. City council's action regarding an application for a new or amended official development plan shall be by ordinance, following a recommendation from the planning commission.

(c)

Approval of the official development plan establishes zoning and development criteria. Development of properties zoned as a PUD cannot commence until a site plan has been approved by the city in accordance with site development plan requirements as otherwise established in the Sheridan City Code.

(Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, 3-25-2009)

An application for PUD zoning shall include a document hereinafter referred to as an official development plan which will govern development of the PUD district. The overall development plan shall serve the same purpose and function as the "sketch plan," which is referenced in Sheridan's prior planned unit development ordinance. All previously approved and active "sketch plans" shall remain in effect and shall be treated as the overall development plan for the associated PUD. Submittal requirements for the official development plan shall include the following:

(a)

Proof of ownership that includes a title commitment or updated title commitment currently issued no more than 30 days prior to the date of application;

(b)

A letter of authorization from the property owner permitting a representative to process the application, when the property owner is not the applicant;

(c)

Copies of any proposed special agreements, performance guarantees, conveyances, restrictions or covenants which will govern the development and use of land and building(s) maintenance and continued protection of the PUD and any of its common use areas;

(d)

A written statement, containing the following information:

(1)

Existing zoning and total acreage of all the land within the planned unit development;

(2)

An explanation of the proposed character of the planned unit development and of the manner in which it has been designed to take advantage of the planned unit development regulations;

(3)

A tentative time schedule containing prospective completion dates for various stages of development, including major utility installation schedules;

(4)

An explanation of public facilities and service needs and availability, including water supply and distribution, sewage collection and treatment, and water resource needs above current zoning;

(5)

Impact statements by qualified consultants regarding the effects of the proposed rezoning on air quality, water quality, wetlands, soils and geology, grading, floodplains, biotic resources and cultural (historic) archaeological resources. These statements will be referred to the appropriate agency to determine if additional analysis is required; and

(6)

Statements regarding the effects of the proposed rezoning on existing drainage and how increased drainage runoff will be handled, and regarding anticipated traffic and transportation impacts.

(e)

An official development plan site map on 24" x 36" paper at a scale of not less than 1"=100', unless a different scale is approved by the city manager. Contours shall be at two-foot intervals, provided that five-foot intervals are provided which are acceptable for slopes over ten percent grade. The official development plan site map shall include:

(1)

North arrow designating true north;

(2)

A title block shall be placed at the top of the sheet along the long dimension of each sheet and shall include the name of the planned unit development and legal description;

(3)

Vicinity map;

(4)

Existing topography, land use, roads, availability of utilities and rights-of-way;

(5)

Proposed land uses and accessory uses including dwelling unit density, maximum commercial square footage or floor area ratio, setbacks, height limitations, parking, and buffering, as well as the proposed underlying zone district;

(6)

Architectural and sign standards, if any are proposed;

(7)

Proposed lots and/or usage areas;

(8)

Spatial location of building clusters in relation to site topography and adjoining land use, when known;

(9)

Proposed spatial arrangement of pedestrian and vehicular circulation areas (shown separately), off-street parking and loading areas, public or private common park(s) and/or open space, when known;

(10)

Proposed public rights-of-way, easements, open space or park(s) which are to be conveyed, dedicated or reserved for common or recreation areas and sites for schools and/or public buildings;

(11)

Street and tract lines of all abutting subdivisions within one-half mile radius and major thoroughfares in the immediate area; and

(12)

If the PUD official development plan includes a request for site development plan approval, all information required by this chapter shall also be included. Site development plan standards of this chapter shall apply unless modified by ODP.

(f)

A certification statement must be attached to the official development plan map to read as follows:

(1)

"OWNER'S AGREEMENT STATEMENT"

I, ___________, owner of the property herein described, do acknowledge and agree that such property shall be developed in compliance with the PUD official development plan, the original of which is on file with the county clerk and recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado, and a copy of which is on file with the city clerk of the City of Sheridan, Colorado. No variation from any provision of said official development plan shall be permitted unless the plan is amended in accordance with procedures established by ordinance of the City of Sheridan. Any variation from provisions of said official development plan without prior amendment or addendum of the plan shall be grounds for revocation of the rezoning ordinance establishing this planned unit development or other appropriate sanctions. I further agree that the official development plan regulations and covenants for this PUD zone district will be executed to those standards, densities, land uses and criteria specified by the city council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado.

Witness my hand and seal this _______ day of _______, 20_______.

Signature ___________

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _______ day of _______, 20_______ by ___________

Witness my hand and notarial seal ___________

My commission expires: ________

Notary Public

(2)

"Approved by the planning commission of the City of Sheridan, this _______ day of _______, 20_______.

___________
Chairman"

(3)

"Adopted and approved as a planned unit development and passed by the city council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, this _______ day of _______, 20_______.

Mayor

___________
Name

Attest:

___________
City Clerk"

(Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, 3-25-2009)

The official development plan shall be approved only if the city council finds that the proposal meets the following standards:

(a)

The proposed development will be in harmony and compatible with the character of the surrounding areas and neighborhood;

(b)

Will be in accordance with the Sheridan comprehensive plan;

(c)

Will not result in an over-intensive use of land;

(d)

Will not have a material adverse affect on community capital improvements programs;

(e)

Will not require a level of community facilities and services greater than that which is available.

(f)

Will not result in undue traffic congestion or traffic hazards;

(g)

Will not cause significant air, water, or noise pollution;

(h)

Will be adequately landscaped, buffered, and screened; and

(i)

Will not otherwise be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the present or future inhabitants of Sheridan.

(Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, 3-25-2009)

Within 90 days of approval of the ODP, unless stated otherwise in such approval, the applicant shall submit two sets of signed mylars of the ODP site map ready for recordation. The applicant shall also submit all recordation fees to the city clerk.

(Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, 3-25-2009)

(a)

The owner(s) of the fee interest of land in a PUD district or their designated agent may apply for a minor modification of the PUD official development on forms available at the city. Minor modifications shall be reviewed and approved or denied by the city manager based upon the standards in this article, or referred to the planning commission pursuant to this section. Minor modifications are those modifications that will not cause any of the following:

(1)

Ten percent or more increase in gross floor area of any building;

(2)

Ten percent or more increase in residential density of any usage area;

(3)

Any increase in overall residential density;

(4)

A change in permitted land use that would result in a more intensive use;

(5)

Changes which significantly alter traffic circulation, or increases safety, utility service, or environmental concerns;

(6)

Ten percent or more reduction in the originally approved setbacks;

(7)

Ten percent or more increase in the ground coverage by buildings; or

(8)

Ten percent or more increase in building height;

(b)

Approved minor modifications shall be recorded as addendums to the official development plan.

(c)

Changes in approved official development plans other than minor modifications require a new official development plan and must be approved by the procedures as set out in this chapter.

(d)

The owner(s) of the fee interest of land in a PUD district or their designated agent may apply for a minor modification of the PUD official development plan on forms available at the city. Minor modifications shall be reviewed and approved or denied by the city manager based upon the standards in this article, or referred to the planning commission pursuant to this section.

(e)

The city manager may, at his discretion, refer a minor modification to the planning commission for consideration. The planning commission may also hear an applicant's appeal from the city manager's decision with regard to a minor modification. A public hearing before the planning commission shall be held with prior notice thereof as provided in this article. Any action by the planning commission shall require payment of an additional review fee in an amount to be established by city council resolution.

(f)

An appeal from a planning commission decision on a requested minor modification may be made to the city council. A public hearing before city council shall be held with prior notice thereof as provided in this chapter. Any action by city council shall require payment of an additional review fee in an amount to be established by city council resolution.

(g)

Denial of a minor modification does not preclude the filing of a new rezoning or PUD application.

(Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, 3-25-2009)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 15-2025, § 3, adopted Sept. 22, 2025, repealed § 56-361, which pertained to special regulations for mining—Mineral resource extraction and derived from Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, adopted March 25, 2009.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 15-2025, § 3, adopted Sept. 22, 2025, repealed § 56-362, which pertained to special regulations for landfills and derived from Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, adopted March 25, 2009.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 15-2025, § 3, adopted Sept. 22, 2025, repealed § 56-363, which pertained to waste transfer stations and derived from Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, adopted March 25, 2009.