Weld County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE III
Zone Districts
Division 6 - PUD (Planned Unit Development) District[6]
Editor's note— Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02, adopted July 10, 2019, amended division 6 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former division 6, §§ 23-3-500—23-3-550, pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-26.
Sec. 23-3-10. - Intent.
Agriculture in the COUNTY is considered a valuable resource which must be protected from adverse impacts resulting from uncontrolled and undirected business, industrial and residential land USES. The A (Agricultural) Zone District is established to maintain and promote agriculture as an essential feature of the COUNTY. The A (Agricultural) Zone District is intended to provide areas for the conduct of agricultural activities and activities related to agriculture and agricultural production, and for areas for natural resource extraction and energy development, without the interference of other, incompatible land USES.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02)
Sec. 23-3-20. - Uses allowed by right outside of subdivisions and historic townsites.
No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on LOTS outside of SUBDIVISIONS and HISTORIC TOWNSITES except for one (1) or more of the following USES.
A.
ANIMAL BOARDING and animal TRAINING FACILITIES where the maximum number of ANIMAL UNITS or HOUSEHOLD PETS permitted in Section 23-3-70.D below is not exceeded and traffic to and from the facility does not exceed sixty (60) daily trips.
B.
Asphalt or concrete batch plant and borrow pits used TEMPORARILY and exclusively for an on-site construction project or the completion of a PUBLIC STREET/ROAD improvements project where the subject property is at, on, or near the STREET/ROAD on which improvements are being made. The six-month limitation for this TEMPORARY USE may be extended in six-month increments at the discretion of the Director of Planning Services up to two (2) times, and thereafter by the Board of County Commissioners.
C.
CAMPING, FISHING, HUNTING, and noncommercial WATER SKIING.
D.
COUNTY grader sheds.
E.
FARMING and GARDENING, including STRUCTURES for storage of agricultural equipment and agricultural products and confinement or protection of LIVESTOCK. Converted, partially dismantled, modified, altered or refurbished MANUFACTURED HOMES shall not be utilized as agriculturally exempt BUILDINGS or for the storage of agricultural equipment or agricultural products or confinement or protection of LIVESTOCK.
F.
NONCOMMERCIAL TOWERS no taller than seventy (70) feet. (See Article IV, Division 10, of this Chapter.)
G.
Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.
H.
PUBLIC parks.
I.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
J.
Sand, soil, and aggregate MINING that qualifies for a single limited impact operation under Section 34-32-110 C.R.S. (a 110 permit) or is exempt from any permits from the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, generates no more than five thousand (5,000) cubic yards of material per year for off-site USE, and does not involve crushing, screening, or other processing. An Improvements Agreement, as determined by the Department of Public Works, may be required prior to commencement of operations.
K.
One (1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING or GROUP HOME per LEGAL LOT.
L.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS no taller than thirty-five (35) feet. (See Article IV, Division 10, of this Chapter.)
M.
UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES.
N.
Water tanks, agriculture-related.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2001-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-14; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code Ordinance 2010-6; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-4; Weld County Code Ordinance 2013-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-26; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-27; Weld County Code Ordinance 2018-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-04)
Sec. 23-3-30. - Accessory uses outside of subdivisions and historic townsites.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on LOTS outside of SUBDIVISIONS and HISTORIC TOWNSITES so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed USE:
A.
One (1) caregiver of medical marijuana grown and sold pursuant to the provision of Article 43.3, Title 12, C.R.S., and for a purpose authorized by Section 14 of Article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution per LEGAL LOT as per Article VII, Chapter 12, of this Code.
B.
Up to two (2) CARGO CONTAINERS in accordance with Section 23-4-1100 per LEGAL LOT of less than eighty (80) acres. Up to five (5) CARGO CONTAINERS in accordance with Section 23-4-1100 may be allowed per LEGAL LOT of eighty (80) or more acres.
C.
One (1) DWELLING UNIT ACCESSORY to a SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING per LEGAL LOT, subject to the provisions of Division 8 of Article IV of this Chapter.
D.
NONCOMMERCIAL JUNKYARD, as long as it is SCREENED from all ADJACENT properties and PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
E.
OFFICES.
F.
OUTDOOR STORAGE of materials accessory to an allowed USE, as long as the materials are SCREENED from ADJACENT LOTS and RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
G.
Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES, including parking of one (1) COMMERCIAL VEHICLE per LEGAL LOT.
H.
Up to two (2) SEMI-TRAILERS used as ACCESSORY storage per LEGAL LOT.
I.
STRUCTURES and BUILDINGS ACCESSORY to USES permitted under Section 23-3-20 or Section 23-3-35.
J.
Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar ACCESSORY USES, and STRUCTURES.
K.
WIND GENERATORS allowed as ACCESSORY USES in Section 23-4-450 of this Chapter.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2001-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-10; Weld County Code Ordinance 2006-2; Weld County Code Ordinance 2006-4; Weld County Code Ordinance 2008-16; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code Ordinance 2010-6; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-3; Weld County Code Ordinance 2013-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-7; Weld County Code Ordinance 2017-08; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2022-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-04)
Sec. 23-3-35. - Uses allowed by permit outside of subdivisions and historic townsites.
No USE listed in this Section shall commence construction or operation in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on LOTS outside of SUBDIVISIONS and HISTORIC TOWNSITES without prior approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services or Department of Public Health and Environment, as applicable.
A.
AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE, permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
B.
AGRITAINMENT, agriculture-related EVENT FACILITIES, AGRITOURISM, and HUNTING LODGES permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
C.
AIRPORTS and AIRSTRIPS, including crop-dusting operations, permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
D.
BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITIES permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
E.
Application of BIOSOLIDS and/or DOMESTIC SEPTAGE permitted under Chapter 14 of this Code.
F.
BREW PUBS, BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES, and WINERIES permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
G.
COMMUNITY BUILDINGS permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
H.
CONTRACTOR'S SHOPS permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
I.
CUSTOM MEAT PROCESSING permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
J.
HOME OCCUPATIONS permitted under Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter.
K.
Keeping between five (5) and eight (8) HOUSEHOLD PETS of one (1) species, or between eight (8) and sixteen (16) HOUSEHOLD PETS of two (2) or more species and, in addition, up to thirty (30) birds, permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
L.
LANDSCAPING COMPANIES permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
M.
LIMITED EVENTS permitted under Division 18 of Article IV of this Chapter.
N.
MANUFACTURED HOMES and STRUCTURES permitted under Division 3 of Article IV of this Chapter.
O.
NONCOMMERCIAL TOWERS between seventy (70) and one hundred thirty (130) feet in height permitted under Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
P.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PUBLIC and PRIVATE, permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
Q.
SHOOTING RANGES permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
R.
SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY (5 ACRE SEF), being less than five (5) acres in size, subject to the additional requirements of Section 23-4-1030.
S.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS between thirty-five (35) and seventy (70) feet in height. (See Article IV, Division 10, of this Chapter.)
T.
TEMPORARY seasonal USES permitted under Division 7 of Article IV of this Chapter.
U.
Veterinary clinics or animal hospitals permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
V.
WIND GENERATORS requiring a zoning permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-11; Weld County Code Ordinance 2020-11; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2023-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-04; Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-08)
Sec. 23-3-40. - Uses by special review outside of subdivisions and historic townsites.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated and maintained on LOTS outside of SUBDIVISIONS and HISTORIC TOWNSITES in the A (Agricultural) Zone District upon approval of a Special Review Permit in accordance with the requirements and procedures set forth in Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter, or Article II, Division 5, in the case of MAJOR FACILITIES OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OR PUBLIC AGENCIES.
A.
ANIMAL BOARDING and animal TRAINING FACILITIES where the maximum number of ANIMAL UNITS permitted in Section 23-3-70.D below is exceeded or traffic to and from the facility exceeds sixty (60) average daily trips.
B.
CAMPGROUNDS.
C.
More ACCESSORY CARGO CONTAINERS than the number allowed by Section 23-3-30.
D.
CEMETERIES.
E.
CHILD CARE CENTERS.
F.
CHURCHES.
G.
COMMERCIAL rodeos and COMMERCIAL roping arenas.
H.
COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
I.
COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS.
J.
CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, subject to Article XV, Section 15-5, of the Weld County Charter.
K.
EVENT FACILITIES not agriculture-related.
L.
Keeping, raising or boarding of EXOTIC ANIMALS.
M.
HOME BUSINESSES.
N.
HELIPORTS.
O.
KENNELS, subject to the additional requirements of Section 23-4-400.
P.
LIVESTOCK CONFINEMENT OPERATIONS, subject to the additional requirements of Section 23-4-350.
Q.
LUMBERYARDS/WOODWORKING.
R.
MAJOR FACILITIES OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OR PUBLIC AGENCIES in accordance with Division 5 of Article II of this Chapter.
S.
Open MINING and processing of minerals, subject to the additional requirements of Article IV, Division 4, of this Chapter.
T.
MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS for persons PRINCIPALLY employed at or engaged in FARMING.
U.
NONCOMMERCIAL TOWERS requiring approval of a Use by Special Review, as detailed in Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
V.
OIL AND GAS STORAGE FACILITIES.
W.
OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE.
X.
ORGANIC FERTILIZER PRODUCTION/COMPOSTING FACILITIES.
Y.
OUTDOOR STORAGE of PUBLIC utility-related equipment.
Z.
PIPELINES - DOMESTIC WATER in accordance with Division 6 of Article II of this Chapter.
AA.
Private SCHOOLS.
BB.
RACING FACILITIES.
CC.
REPAIR SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT.
DD.
RESEARCH LABORATORIES.
EE.
RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC CENTERS.
FF.
More than the number of SEMI-TRAILERS as ACCESSORY storage allowed by right or by permit.
GG.
SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES (SEF'S), being more than five (5) acres in size but less than one hundred sixty (160) acres in the Near/Urban Area as shown on Appendix 21-B, or being more than five (5) acres but less than three hundred twenty (320) acres in the Ag/Rural Area as shown on Appendix 21-B, subject to the additional requirements of Section 23-4-1030.
HH.
Solid and hazardous waste disposal sites and facilities requiring Certificate of Designation in accordance with Sections 12-8-10 and 23-4-380 of this Code.
HII.
TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWERS requiring approval of a Use by Special Review, as detailed in Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
JJ.
TRANSLOADING.
KK.
USES similar to the USES listed as permitted as long as the USE complies with the general intent of the Zone District.
LL.
Any USE allowed by permit listed in Section 23-3-35, in conjunction with a pending or approved Use by Special Review Permit.
MM.
WIND GENERATORS requiring the issuance of Special Review Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2001-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-10; Weld County Code Ordinance 2005-01; Weld County Code Ordinance 2006-2; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-14; Weld County Code Ordinance 2008-16; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code Ordinance 2010-6; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-3; Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-4; Weld County Code Ordinance 2013-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-25; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-27; Weld County Code Ordinance 2016-07; Weld County Code Ordinance 2017-08; Weld County Code Ordinance 2018-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2020-20; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-08)
Sec. 23-3-45. - Uses allowed by right in subdivisions and historic townsites.
No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used, and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the A (Agricultural) Zone District in SUBDIVISIONS or HISTORIC TOWNSITES except for one (1) or more of the following USES:
A.
ANIMAL BOARDING and animal TRAINING FACILITIES where the maximum number of ANIMAL UNITS permitted in Section 23-3-70.D below is not exceeded and traffic to and from the facility does not exceed sixty (60) daily trips.
B.
CAMPING, FISHING, HUNTING, and noncommercial WATER SKIING.
C.
COUNTY grader sheds.
D.
FARMING and GARDENING including STRUCTURES for storage of agricultural equipment and agricultural products and confinement or protection of LIVESTOCK. Converted, partially dismantled, modified, altered or refurbished MANUFACTURED HOMES shall not be utilized as agriculturally exempt BUILDINGS or for the storage of agricultural equipment or agricultural products or confinement or protection of LIVESTOCK.
E.
NONCOMMERCIAL TOWERS no taller than seventy (70) feet. (See Section 23-4-895.)
F.
Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.
G.
PUBLIC parks.
H.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
I.
One (1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING or GROUP HOME per LEGAL LOT.
J.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS no taller than thirty-five (35) feet. (See Article IV, Division 10, of this Chapter.)
K.
UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES.
L.
Water tanks, agriculture-related.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-04)
Sec. 23-3-50. - Accessory uses in subdivisions and townsites.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on LOTS in SUBDIVISIONS and HISTORIC TOWNSITES so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed USE:
A.
One (1) caregiver of medical marijuana that is grown and sold pursuant to the provision of Article 43.3, Title 12, C.R.S., and for a purpose authorized by Section 14 of Article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution per LEGAL LOT as per Article VII, Chapter 12, of this Code.
B.
One (1) CARGO CONTAINER in accordance with Section 23-4-1100 per LEGAL LOT.
C.
One (1) DWELLING UNIT ACCESSORY to a SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING per LEGAL LOT, subject to the provisions of Division 8 of Article IV of this Chapter.
D.
NONCOMMERCIAL JUNKYARD, as long as it is SCREENED from all ADJACENT properties and PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
E.
OFFICES.
F.
OUTDOOR STORAGE of materials accessory to an allowed USE, as long as the materials are SCREENED from ADJACENT LOTS and RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
G.
Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES, not including parking of COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.
H.
STRUCTURES and BUILDINGS ACCESSORY to USES permitted under Section 23-3-45 or Section 23-3-55.
I.
Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar ACCESSORY USES, and STRUCTURES.
J.
WIND GENERATORS allowed as ACCESSORY USES in Section 23-4-450 of this Chapter.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2022-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-04)
Editor's note— Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02, adopted July 10, 2019, amended § 23-3-50 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 23-3-50, pertained to bulk requirements, and derived from Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-10; Weld County Code Ordinance 2005-01; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2013-15.
Sec. 23-3-55. - Uses allowed by permit in subdivisions and historic townsites.
No USE listed in this Section shall commence construction or operation in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on LOTS in SUBDIVISIONS and HISTORIC TOWNSITES without prior approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services or Department of Public Health and Environment, as applicable.
A.
AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE, AGRITAINMENT, agriculture-related EVENT FACILITIES, AGRITOURISM, and HUNTING LODGES permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
B.
BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITIES permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
C.
BREW PUBS, BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES, and WINERIES permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
D.
Parking of one (1) COMMERCIAL VEHICLE per LEGAL LOT permitted under Division 12 of Article IV of this Chapter.
E.
COMMUNITY BUILDINGS permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
F.
CONTRACTOR'S SHOPS permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
G.
HOME OCCUPATIONS permitted under Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter.
H.
Keeping between five (5) and eight (8) HOUSEHOLD PETS of one (1) species, or between eight (8) and sixteen (16) HOUSEHOLD PETS of two (2) or more species and, in addition, up to thirty (30) birds, permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
I.
LIMITED EVENTS permitted under Division 18 of Article IV of this Chapter.
J.
MANUFACTURED HOMES and STRUCTURES permitted under Division 3 of Article IV of this Chapter.
K.
NONCOMMERCIAL TOWERS between seventy (70) and one hundred thirty (130) feet in height permitted under Section 23-4-895.
L.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PUBLIC and PRIVATE, permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
M.
One (1) SEMI-TRAILER used as ACCESSORY storage per LEGAL LOT permitted under Division 11 of Article IV of this Chapter.
N.
SHOOTING RANGES permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
O.
SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY (5 ACRE SEF), being less than five (5) acres in size, subject to the additional requirements of Section 23-4-1030.
P.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS between thirty-five (35) and seventy (70) feet in height permitted under Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
Q.
TEMPORARY seasonal USES permitted under Division 7 of Article IV of this Chapter.
R.
Veterinary clinics or animal hospitals permitted under Division 17 of Article IV of this Chapter.
S.
WIND GENERATORS requiring a zoning permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2020-11; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2023-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-04; Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-08)
Sec. 23-3-60. - Uses by special review in subdivisions.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated and maintained on LOTS in SUBDIVISIONS in the A (Agricultural) Zone District upon approval of a Special Review Permit in accordance with the requirements and procedures set forth in Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
A.
ANIMAL BOARDING and animal TRAINING FACILITIES where the maximum number of ANIMAL UNITS permitted in Section 23-3-70.D below is exceeded or traffic to and from the facility exceeds sixty (60) daily trips.
B.
CAMPGROUNDS.
C.
More than one (1) ACCESSORY CARGO CONTAINER.
D.
CEMETERIES.
E.
CHILD CARE CENTERS.
F.
CHURCHES.
G.
COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
H.
COMMERCIAL rodeos and COMMERCIAL roping arenas.
I.
Application of DOMESTIC SEPTAGE permitted under Chapter 14 of this Code.
J.
EVENT FACILITIES not agriculture-related.
K.
Keeping, raising or boarding of EXOTIC ANIMALS.
L.
HOME BUSINESSES.
M.
KENNELS.
N.
NONCOMMERCIAL TOWERS requiring approval of a Use by Special Review, as detailed in Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
O.
ORGANIC FERTILIZER PRODUCTION/COMPOSTING FACILITIES.
P.
OUTDOOR STORAGE of PUBLIC utility-related equipment.
Q.
Private SCHOOLS.
R.
REPAIR SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT.
S.
RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC CENTERS.
T.
RESTAURANTS.
U.
More than the number of SEMI-TRAILERS as ACCESSORY storage allowed by right or by permit.
V.
SOLAR/ENERGY FACILITIES (SEF'S), subject to the additional requirements of Section 23-4-1030.
W.
TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWERS requiring approval of a Use by Special Review, as detailed in Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
X.
TOWERS, NONCOMMERCIAL requiring approval of a Use by Special Review, as detailed in Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
Y.
TOWERS, TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA requiring approval of a Use by Special Review, as detailed in Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
Z.
Any USE allowed by permit listed in Section 23-3-55, in conjunction with a pending or approved Use by Special Review permit.
AA.
USES similar to the USES listed as permitted as long as the USE complies with the general intent of the Zone District.
BB.
WIND GENERATORS requiring the issuance of Special Review Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2020-11; Weld County Code Ordinance 2020-20; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2023-03; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-04; Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-08)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2019-02, adopted July 10, 2019, amended § 23-3-60 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 23-3-60, pertained to A-1 (Concentrated Animal) Zone District, and derived from Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-9.
Sec. 23-3-65. - Uses by special review in historic townsites.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated and maintained on LOTS in HISTORIC TOWNSITES in the A (Agricultural) Zone District upon approval of a Special Review Permit in accordance with the requirements and procedures set forth in Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
A.
AIRPORTS and AIRSTRIPS, including crop-dusting operations.
B.
ANIMAL BOARDING and animal TRAINING FACILITIES where the maximum number of ANIMAL UNITS permitted in Section 23-3-70.D below is exceeded or traffic to and from the facility exceeds sixty (60) daily trips.
C.
CAMPGROUNDS.
D.
CAR WASHES and gas stations.
E.
More than one (1) ACCESSORY CARGO CONTAINER.
F.
CEMETERIES.
G.
CHILD CARE CENTERS.
H.
CHURCHES.
I.
COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
J.
COMMERCIAL rodeos and COMMERCIAL roping arenas.
K.
COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS.
L.
CUSTOM MEAT PROCESSING.
M.
Disposal of DOMESTIC SEPTAGE permitted under Chapter 14 of this Code.
N.
EVENT FACILITIES not agriculture-related.
O.
Keeping, raising or boarding of EXOTIC ANIMALS.
P.
FUNERAL HOMES or mortuaries.
Q.
HELIPORTS.
R.
HOME BUSINESSES.
S.
HOTELS/MOTELS.
T.
KENNELS.
U.
LANDSCAPING COMPANIES.
V.
LUMBERYARDS/WOODWORKING.
W.
NIGHTCLUBS, BARS, LOUNGES OR TAVERNS.
X.
NONCOMMERCIAL TOWERS requiring approval of a Use by Special Review, as detailed in Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
Y.
ORGANIC FERTILIZER PRODUCTION/COMPOSTING FACILITIES.
Z.
OUTDOOR STORAGE of PUBLIC utility-related equipment.
AA.
Private SCHOOLS.
BB.
REPAIR SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT.
CC.
RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC CENTERS.
DD.
RESTAURANTS.
EE.
RETAIL/SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT.
FF.
More than the number of SEMI-TRAILERS as ACCESSORY storage allowed by right or by permit.
GG.
SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES (SEF'S), subject to the additional requirements of Section 23-4-1030.
HH.
TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWERS requiring approval of a Use by Special Review, as detailed in Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
II.
TOWERS, NONCOMMERCIAL requiring approval of a Use by Special Review, as detailed in Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
JJ.
TRANSLOADING.
KK.
Any USE allowed by permit listed in Section 23-3-55, in conjunction with a pending or approved Use by Special Review permit.
LL.
USES similar to the USES listed as permitted as long as the USE complies with the general intent of the Zone District.
MM.
WIND GENERATORS requiring the issuance of Special Review Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2020-11; Weld County Code Ordinance 2020-20; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2023-03; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-04; Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-08)
Sec. 23-3-70. - Bulk requirements.
The following lists the bulk requirements for the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Land in the A (Agricultural) Zone District is subject to the requirements contained in this Section.
A.
Minimum LOT size:
1.
Thirty-five (35) acres.
2.
LOTS less than thirty-five (35) acres in size.
a.
Created prior to September 20, 1961, prior to Weld County Subdivision Regulations;
b.
Created between September 20, 1961 and August 30, 1972, in compliance with the Weld County Subdivision Regulations;
c.
Created between August 30, 1972 and December 15, 1992, in compliance with the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance;
d.
Created between December 15, 1992, and December 28, 2000, in compliance with Weld County Subdivision Ordinance No. 173; or
e.
Created after December 28, 2000, in compliance with Chapter 24 of the Weld County Code.
B.
Minimum SETBACK: twenty (20) feet. Roadside stands shall be located not less than fifty (50) feet from any PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
C.
Minimum OFFSET: three (3) feet, or one (1) foot for each three (3) feet of BUILDING HEIGHT, whichever is greater.
D.
Maximum number of ANIMAL UNITS permitted per acre: in accordance with the number shown in the table associated with the definition of ANIMAL UNITS set forth in Section 23-1-90 of this Code. The maximum number of HOUSEHOLD PETS per LOT shall be four (4) HOUSEHOLD PETS of one (1) species or a total of seven (7) HOUSEHOLD PETS of two (2) or more species, except that on a LOT of at least ten (10) acres and not in a SUBDIVISION or HISTORIC TOWNSITE the owner or occupant shall be permitted to keep or maintain up to eight (8) HOUSEHOLD PETS of one (1) species or sixteen (16) HOUSEHOLD PETS of two (2) or more species, and up to thirty (30) birds.
E.
Minimum distance from OIL AND GAS FACILITIES. All BUILDINGS shall comply with the provisions of Section 23-4-700 of this chapter.
F.
Sources of light shall be shielded so that beams or rays of light will not shine directly onto ADJACENT properties. Neither the direct nor reflected light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on PUBLIC or private STREETS/ROADS. No colored lights may be used which may be confused with or construed as traffic control devices.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2020-16; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2022-08; Weld County Code Ordinance 2023-03)
Sec. 23-3-100. - Intent.
The R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 Residential Zone Districts are intended to provide present and future residents of the COUNTY with areas in which to locate and establish a variety of residential land USES and land USES that are compatible with residential areas. The Residential Zone Districts are typically located in areas where adequate services and infrastructure are currently available or reasonably obtainable.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-04)
Sec. 23-3-105. - Water and sewer requirements.
A.
For all R Zone Districts, all USES requiring water on LEGAL LOTS created prior to August 25, 1981 shall provide evidence that an adequate source of water and an adequate sewage disposal system are available prior to the issuance of a building permit. The sewage disposal system shall comply with the On-Site Wastewater Treatment System regulations contained in Chapter 30 of this Code or shall be served by PUBLIC SEWER service. LEGAL LOTS created prior to August 25, 1981, but later combined to form a larger LOT shall be considered as having been created prior to said date for the purpose of this section.
B.
USES requiring water on all other LOTS in R Zone Districts shall be served by PUBLIC WATER from a water district or municipality and PUBLIC SEWER service.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02)
Sec. 23-3-110. - R-1 (Low-Density Residential) Zone District.
A.
Intent. The purpose of the R-1 Zone District is to provide areas predominantly for suburban-scale SINGLE-FAMILY residential USE that are located, designed and developed in compliance with the applicable requirements of this Code. The R-1 Zone District is also intended to accommodate nonresidential land USES that are ACCESSORY to or compatible with residential USES. This Zone District may serve as a transition between E and R-2 Zone Districts and should be located such that driveways will be located on low-traffic, local PUBLIC or private STREETS/ROADS or ALLEYS.
B.
Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used, and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the R-1 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the following USES.
1.
FISHING and noncommercial WATER SKIING.
2.
GARDENING.
3.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER up to forty (40) feet in height per LEGAL LOT. (See Section 23-4-895.)
4.
PUBLIC parks.
5.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
6.
One (1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING or GROUP HOME FACILITY per LEGAL LOT.
7.
UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES.
C.
Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the R-1 Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter.
1.
CHURCHES.
2.
COMMUNITY BUILDINGS.
3.
Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.
4.
Private SCHOOLS.
5.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PUBLIC and PRIVATE.
D.
Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the R-1 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed USE:
1.
One (1) CARGO CONTAINER per LEGAL LOT, subject to the provisions of Section 23-4-1100, as long as it is SCREENED from all ADJACENT properties and PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
2.
One (1) DWELLING UNIT ACCESSORY to a SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING per LEGAL LOT, subject to the provisions of Division 8 of Article IV of this Chapter.
3.
NONCOMMERCIAL JUNKYARD, as long as it is SCREENED from all ADJACENT properties and PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
4.
Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES, not including parking of COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.
5.
STRUCTURES and BUILDINGS ACCESSORY to USES permitted under Section 23-3-110.B, not including CARGO CONTAINERS.
6.
Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar ACCESSORY USES and STRUCTURES.
7.
WIND GENERATORS allowed as ACCESSORY USES in Section 23-4-450 of this Chapter.
E.
Uses Allowed by Permit. No USE listed in this Subsection shall commence construction or operation in the R-1 Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services.
1.
HOME OCCUPATIONS - CLASS I permitted under Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter.
2.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER between forty (40) and seventy (70) feet in height per LEGAL LOT permitted under Section 23-4-895.
3.
WIND GENERATORS requiring a zoning permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
F.
Uses by Special Review. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated and maintained in the R-1 Zone District upon approval of a permit in accordance with the requirements and procedures set forth in Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
1.
More than the number of ANIMAL UNITS allowed by Section 23-3-160.H.1 of this Division 2.
2.
STRUCTURES exceeding maximum LOT COVERAGE.
3.
BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITIES.
4.
CEMETERIES.
5.
CHILD CARE CENTERS.
6.
HOSPITALS, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers.
7.
PIPELINES - DOMESTIC WATER in accordance with Division 6 of Article II of this Chapter.
8.
RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC CENTERS.
9.
Any USE listed in Subsection C above, in conjunction with a pending or approved Use by Special Review permit.
10.
USES similar to the USES listed as permitted as long as the USE complies with the general intent of the Zone District.
11.
WIND GENERATORS requiring the issuance of Special Review Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2005-01; Weld County Code Ordinance 2006-2; Weld County Code Ordinance 2006-4; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-14; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code Ordinance 2010-6; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-3; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-25; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-26; Weld County Code Ordinance 2016-07; Weld County Code Ordinance 2018-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-11; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-04; Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-08)
Sec. 23-3-120. - R-2 (Duplex Residential) Zone District.
A.
Intent. The purpose of the R-2 Zone District is to provide areas for DUPLEX residential USES that are located, designed and developed in compliance with the applicable requirements of this Code. The R-2 Zone District is also intended to accommodate nonresidential land USES that are ACCESSORY to or compatible with residential USES. This Zone District may serve as a transition between R-1 and R-3 or R-4 Zone Districts and should be located such that driveways will be located on low-traffic, LOCAL PUBLIC or private STREETS or ALLEYS.
B.
Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the R-2 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the following USES.
1.
FISHING and noncommercial WATER SKIING.
2.
GARDENING.
3.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER up to forty (40) feet in height per LEGAL LOT. (See Section 23-4-895.)
4.
PUBLIC parks.
5.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
6.
One (1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, DUPLEX DWELLING, or GROUP HOME FACILITY per LEGAL LOT.
7.
UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES.
C.
Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the R-2 Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter.
1.
CHURCHES.
2.
COMMUNITY BUILDINGS.
3.
Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.
4.
Private SCHOOLS.
5.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PUBLIC and PRIVATE.
D.
Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the R-2 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed USE:
1.
One (1) DWELLING UNIT ACCESSORY to a SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING per LEGAL LOT, subject to the provisions of Division 8 of Article IV of this Chapter. An ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT is not permissible on a LOT with a DUPLEX.
2.
Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES, not including parking of COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.
3.
STRUCTURES and BUILDINGS ACCESSORY to USES permitted under Section 23-3-120.B, not including CARGO CONTAINERS.
4.
Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar ACCESSORY USES and STRUCTURES.
5.
WIND GENERATORS allowed as ACCESSORY USES in Section 23-4-450 of this Chapter.
E.
Uses Allowed by Permit. No USE listed in this Subsection shall commence construction or operation in the R-2 Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services.
1.
HOME OCCUPATIONS - CLASS I permitted under Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter.
2.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER per LEGAL LOT between forty (40) and seventy (70) feet in height per LEGAL LOT permitted under Section 23-4-895.
3.
WIND GENERATORS requiring a zoning permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
F.
Uses by Special Review. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated and maintained in the R-2 Zone District upon approval of a permit in accordance with the requirements and procedures set forth in Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
1.
STRUCTURES exceeding maximum LOT COVERAGE.
2.
CEMETERIES.
3.
CHILD CARE CENTERS.
4.
HOSPITALS, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers.
5.
PIPELINES - DOMESTIC WATER in accordance with Division 6 of Article II of this Chapter.
6.
RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC CENTERS.
7.
Any USE listed in Subsection C above, in conjunction with a pending or approved Use by Special Review permit.
8.
USES similar to the USES listed as permitted as long as the USE complies with the general intent of the Zone District.
9.
WIND GENERATORS requiring the issuance of Special Review Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-04; Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-08)
Sec. 23-3-130. - R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) Zone District.
A.
Intent. The purpose of the R-3 Zone District is to provide areas for higher density residential uses that are located, designed and developed in compliance with the applicable requirements of this Code. The R-3 Zone District is also intended to accommodate nonresidential land USES that are ACCESSORY to or compatible with residential USES. This Zone District may serve as a transition between COMMERCIAL Zone Districts and R-1 or R-2 Zone Districts and should be located in urban or urbanizing areas where SCHOOLS and COMMERCIAL services are available.
B.
Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used, and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the R-3 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the following USES.
1.
DUPLEX DWELLINGS.
2.
FISHING and noncommercial WATER SKIING.
3.
GARDENING.
4.
GROUP HOME FACILITIES.
5.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER up to forty (40) feet in height per LEGAL LOT. (See Section 23-4-895.)
6.
PUBLIC parks.
7.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
8.
UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES.
C.
Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the R-3 Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter.
1.
CHURCHES.
2.
COMMUNITY BUILDINGS.
3.
Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.
4.
Private SCHOOLS.
5.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PUBLIC and PRIVATE.
6.
MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS with up to six (6) DWELLING UNITS per STRUCTURE.
D.
Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the R-3 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed USE:
1.
Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES, not including parking of COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.
2.
STRUCTURES and BUILDINGS ACCESSORY to USES permitted under Section 23-3-130.B, not including CARGO CONTAINERS.
3.
Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar ACCESSORY USES and STRUCTURES.
4.
WIND GENERATORS allowed as ACCESSORY USES in Section 23-4-450 of this Chapter.
E.
Uses Allowed by Permit. No USE listed in this Subsection shall commence construction or operation in the R-3 Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services.
1.
HOME OCCUPATIONS - CLASS I permitted under Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter.
2.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER between forty (40) and seventy (70) feet in height per LEGAL LOT permitted under Section 23-4-895.
3.
WIND GENERATORS requiring a zoning permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
F.
Uses by Special Review. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated and maintained in the R-3 Zone District upon approval of a permit in accordance with the requirements and procedures set forth in Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
1.
STRUCTURES exceeding maximum LOT COVERAGE.
2.
CEMETERIES.
3.
CHILD CARE CENTERS.
4.
HOSPITALS, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers.
5.
PIPELINES - DOMESTIC WATER in accordance with Division 6 of Article II of this Chapter.
6.
RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC CENTERS.
7.
Any USE listed in Subsection C above, in conjunction with a pending or approved Use by Special Review permit.
8.
USES similar to the USES listed as permitted as long as the USE complies with the general intent of the Zone District.
9.
WIND GENERATORS requiring the issuance of Special Review Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-14; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code Ordinance 2018-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-04; Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-08)
Sec. 23-3-140. - R-4 (High-Density Residential) Zone District.
A.
No area of the COUNTY shall be rezoned to the R-4 Zone District after July 25, 2019.
B.
Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used, and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the R-4 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the following USES.
1.
DUPLEX DWELLINGS.
2.
FISHING and noncommercial WATER SKIING.
3.
GARDENING.
4.
GROUP HOME FACILITIES.
5.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER up to forty (40) feet in height per LEGAL LOT. (See Section 23-4-895.)
6.
PUBLIC parks.
7.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
8.
UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES.
C.
Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the R-4 Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter.
1.
CHURCHES.
2.
COMMUNITY BUILDINGS.
3.
Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.
4.
Private SCHOOLS.
5.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PUBLIC and PRIVATE.
6.
MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS.
D.
Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the R-4 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed USE:
1.
Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES, not including parking of COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.
2.
STRUCTURES and BUILDINGS ACCESSORY to USES permitted under Section 23-3-140.B, not including CARGO CONTAINERS.
3.
Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar ACCESSORY USES and STRUCTURES.
4.
WIND GENERATORS allowed as ACCESSORY USES in Section 23-4-450 of this Chapter.
E.
Uses Allowed by Permit. No USE listed in this Subsection shall commence construction or operation in the R-4 Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services.
1.
HOME OCCUPATIONS - CLASS I permitted under Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter.
2.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER between forty (40) and seventy (70) feet in height per LEGAL LOT permitted under Section 23-4-895.
3.
WIND GENERATORS requiring a zoning permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
F.
Uses by Special Review. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated and maintained in the R-4 Zone District upon approval of a permit in accordance with the requirements and procedures set forth in Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
1.
STRUCTURES exceeding maximum LOT COVERAGE.
2.
CEMETERIES.
3.
CHILD CARE CENTERS.
4.
HOSPITALS, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers.
5.
PIPELINES - DOMESTIC WATER in accordance with Division 6 of Article II of this Chapter.
6.
RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC CENTERS.
7.
Any USE listed in Subsection C above, in conjunction with a pending or approved Use by Special Review permit.
8.
USES similar to the USES listed as permitted as long as the USE complies with the general intent of the Zone District.
9.
WIND GENERATORS requiring the issuance of Special Review Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-14; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code Ordinance 2018-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-04; Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-08)
Sec. 23-3-150. - R-5 (Manufactured Home Residential) Zone District.
A.
Intent. The purpose of the R-5 Zone District is to provide areas for single-family and DUPLEX residential occupancy. These areas are intended to be located, designed and developed in compliance with the applicable requirements of this Code. The R-5 Zone District is also intended to accommodate nonresidential land USES that are ACCESSORY to or compatible with residential USES.
B.
Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used, and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall be hereafter erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the R-5 Zone District, except for one (1) or more of the following USES.
1.
FISHING and noncommercial WATER SKIING.
2.
GARDENING.
3.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER up to forty (40) feet in height per LEGAL LOT. (See Section 23-4-895.)
4.
PUBLIC parks.
5.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
6.
One (1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, DUPLEX DWELLING, or GROUP HOME FACILITY per LEGAL LOT.
7.
UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES.
C.
Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the R-5 Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter.
1.
CHURCHES.
2.
COMMUNITY BUILDINGS.
3.
Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.
4.
Private SCHOOLS.
5.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PUBLIC and PRIVATE.
D.
Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the R-5 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed USE:
1.
One (1) DWELLING UNIT ACCESSORY to a SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING per LEGAL LOT, subject to the provisions of Division 8 of Article IV of this Chapter. An ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT is not permissible on a LOT with a DUPLEX.
2.
Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES, not including parking of COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.
3.
STRUCTURES and BUILDINGS ACCESSORY to USES permitted under Section 23-3-150.B, not including CARGO CONTAINERS.
4.
Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar ACCESSORY USES and STRUCTURES.
5.
WIND GENERATORS allowed as ACCESSORY USES in Section 23-4-450 of this Chapter.
E.
Uses Allowed by Permit. No USE listed in this Subsection shall commence construction or operation in the R-5 Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services.
1.
HOME OCCUPATIONS - CLASS I permitted under Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter.
2.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER between forty (40) and seventy (70) feet in height per LEGAL LOT permitted under Section 23-4-895.
3.
WIND GENERATORS requiring a zoning permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
F.
Uses by Special Review. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated and maintained in the R-5 Zone District upon approval of a permit in accordance with the requirements and procedures set forth in Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
1.
STRUCTURES exceeding maximum LOT COVERAGE.
2.
CEMETERIES.
3.
CHILD CARE CENTERS.
4.
HOSPITALS, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers.
5.
PIPELINES - DOMESTIC WATER in accordance with Division 6 of Article II of this Chapter.
6.
RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC CENTERS.
7.
Any USE listed in Subsection C above, in conjunction with a pending or approved Use by Special Review permit.
8.
USES similar to the USES listed as permitted as long as the USE complies with the general intent of the Zone District.
9.
WIND GENERATORS requiring the issuance of Special Review Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-14; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code Ordinance 2018-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-04; Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-08)
Sec. 23-3-160. - Bulk requirements.
Table 23.2 below lists the Bulk Requirements for the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 Zone Districts. All BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, USES, and land in the Residential Zone Districts are subject to the requirements contained in this Section.
Table 23.2
Bulk Requirements for R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and R-5 Zone Districts
J.
Minimum OFFSETS and SETBACKS for EXISTING MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS.
1.
The side and rear yard OFFSET requirements in MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS shall be based on the distance between MANUFACTURED HOME units measured from the closest point or edge of the MANUFACTURED HOME as follows:
a.
Ten (10) feet between MANUFACTURED HOMES if the units are placed end (width) to end (width).
b.
Fifteen (15) feet between MANUFACTURED HOMES if the units are placed side (length) to side (length).
c.
Twelve and one half (12.5) feet between MANUFACTURED HOMES if the units are placed side (length) to end (width).
d.
For the purpose of this Subsection, the ends (width) of MANUFACTURED HOMES that are greater than sixteen (16) feet in width, such as double-wide MANUFACTURED HOMES, shall be considered to be sides of the MANUFACTURED HOME in measuring distances between MANUFACTURED HOME units.
e.
A MANUFACTURED HOME shall have a minimum OFFSET of five (5) feet from the perimeter of the MANUFACTURED HOME PARK.
f.
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES on the same LOT or space as a MANUFACTURED HOME shall have a minimum clearance of ten (10) feet from any STRUCTURE or MANUFACTURED HOME on any other LOT or space.
g.
Commonly owned or utilized BUILDINGS ACCESSORY to the MANUFACTURED HOME PARK site shall have a minimum clearance of ten (10) feet from any other STRUCTURE or MANUFACTURED HOME.
2.
No STRUCTURES shall encroach within or over any travel lane, flow line adjacent to a travel lane, or sidewalk adjacent to a travel lane.
K.
Minimum distance from OIL AND GAS FACILITIES. All BUILDINGS shall comply with the provisions of Section 23-4-700 of this chapter.
L.
Sources of light shall be shielded so that beams or rays of light will not shine directly onto ADJACENT properties or PUBLIC or private STREETS/ROAD. Neither the direct nor reflected light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on PUBLIC or private STREETS/ROAD. No colored lights may be used which may be confused with or construed as traffic control devices.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2001-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-10; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2022-08; Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-08)
Sec. 23-3-170. - Farming of undeveloped land.
FARMING shall be allowed on any undeveloped land in any R Zone District as long as the maximum number of ANIMAL UNITS per LOT is not exceeded in the R-1 Zone District. No ANIMAL UNITS are permitted in other R Zone Districts.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02)
Sec. 23-3-200. - Intent.
The COMMERCIAL Zone Districts are intended to implement the goals and policies of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN and promote economic development and job creation by setting aside areas for businesses. These districts have been established to provide for COMMERCIAL areas that meet the needs of COUNTY residents and the traveling public. Attractive, inviting, and well-maintained shops, stores, OFFICES, and other BUILDINGS are characteristics of these districts.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02)
Sec. 23-3-210. - C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone District.
A.
Intent. The purpose of the C-1 Zone District is to designate areas for activities that provide convenient goods, services, and compatible USES primarily for the residents of adjacent NEIGHBORHOODS. When designed properly, development in this district can be located within NEIGHBORHOODS, or serve as a transitional area between properties zoned Residential and properties zoned for more intense USES.
B.
Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the C-1 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the USES listed in this section. No OUTDOOR STORAGE is allowed in the C-1 Zone District.
1.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER per LEGAL LOT up to forty (40) feet in height per LEGAL LOT. (See Section 23-4-895.)
2.
PUBLIC PARKS.
3.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
4.
TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWERS up to thirty-five (35) feet in height.
5.
UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES.
C.
Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the C-1 Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other than I-3.
1.
BREW PUBS.
2.
CAR WASHES and gas stations.
3.
CHILD CARE CENTERS.
4.
CHURCHES.
5.
COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS.
6.
COMMUNITY BUILDINGS.
7.
CONTRACTOR'S SHOPS.
8.
EVENT FACILITIES.
9.
Grain, seed, feed, and fertilizer retail and wholesale sales establishments.
10.
HOSPITALS, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers.
11.
NIGHTCLUBS, BARS, LOUNGES OR TAVERNS.
12.
OFFICES.
13.
Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.
14.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PUBLIC and PRIVATE.
15.
RESTAURANTS.
16.
RETAIL/SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS with a total GROSS FLOOR AREA of up to three thousand (3,000) square feet per LEGAL LOT.
17.
SCHOOLS, private.
D.
Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the C-1 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed USE and included on an approved and recorded Site Plan. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other I-3.
1.
Loading areas.
2.
Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES for USE by employees, customers and company vehicles.
3.
One (1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT when used as living quarters for the proprietor, employees, caretakers or security personnel responsible for operating, maintaining or guarding the property where such DWELLING UNIT is ENCLOSED within the PRINCIPAL BUILDING.
4.
STRUCTURES and BUILDINGS ACCESSORY to USES permitted under Section 23-3-210.B. or Section 23-3-210.E., not including CARGO CONTAINERS.
5.
WIND GENERATORS allowed as ACCESSORY USES in Section 23-4-450 of this Chapter.
E.
Uses Allowed by Permit. No USE listed in this Subsection shall commence construction or operation in the C-1 Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services.
1.
LIMITED EVENTS permitted under Division 18 of Article IV of this Chapter.
2.
One (1) MANUFACTURED HOME per LEGAL LOT, when used as living quarters for caretaker or security personnel responsible for maintaining or guarding the property, permitted under Division 3 of Article IV of this Chapter.
3.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER between forty (40) and seventy (70) feet in height per LEGAL LOT permitted under Section 23-4-895.
4.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS between thirty-five (35) and seventy (70) feet in height permitted under Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
5.
TEMPORARY seasonal USES permitted under Division 7 of Article IV of this Chapter.
6.
WIND GENERATORS requiring a zoning permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
F.
Uses by Special Review. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated and maintained in the C-1 Zone District upon approval of a permit in accordance with the requirements and procedures set forth in Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
1.
CEMETERIES.
2.
Golf courses.
3.
HOTELS/MOTELS.
4.
KENNELS.
5.
Open MINING and processing of minerals.
6.
PIPELINE - DOMESTIC WATER in accordance with Division 6 of Article II of this Chapter.
7.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, COMMERCIAL.
8.
RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC CENTERS.
9.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS over seventy (70) feet in height in accordance with Division 10 of Article II of this Chapter.
10.
Any USE listed in Subsection C above, in conjunction with a pending or approved Use by Special Review permit.
11.
USES similar to the USES listed as permitted as long as the USE complies with the general intent of the Zone District.
12.
Veterinary clinics or animal hospitals.
13.
WIND GENERATORS requiring the issuance of Special Review Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2005-01; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-14; Weld County Code Ordinance 2008-16; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code Ordinance 2010-6; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-4; Weld County Code Ordinance 2013-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-25; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-26; Weld County Code Ordinance 2016-07; Weld County Code Ordinance 2017-08; Weld County Code Ordinance 2018-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-11; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2022-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2023-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-18)
Sec. 23-3-220. - C-2 (General Commercial) Zone District.
A.
Intent. The purpose of the C-2 Zone District is to designate areas for more intense, higher traffic, or larger scale USES than the C-1 district. C-2 District properties typically provide goods and services to the residents of multiple NEIGHBORHOODS and in close proximity to residential USES. Additionally, the C-2 District provides for the orderly development of those USES necessary to meet the community's social, cultural, medical, institutional, OFFICE, and civic needs.
B.
Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the C-2 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the USES listed in this section. No OUTDOOR STORAGE will be allowed in the C-2 Zone District.
1.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER up to forty (40) feet in height per LEGAL LOT. (See Section 23-4-895.)
2.
PUBLIC PARKS.
3.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
4.
TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWERS up to thirty-five (35) feet in height.
5.
UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES.
C.
Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the C-2 Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter. No OUTDOOR STORAGE will be allowed in the C-2 Zone District. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other than I-3.
1.
BREW PUBS.
2.
CAR WASHES and gas stations.
3.
CHILD CARE CENTERS.
4.
CHURCHES.
5.
COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS.
6.
COMMUNITY BUILDINGS.
7.
CONTRACTOR'S SHOPS.
8.
EVENT FACILITIES.
9.
Farm equipment sales, repair, and installation facilities.
10.
FUNERAL HOMES and mortuaries.
11.
Grain, seed, feed, and fertilizer retail and wholesale sales establishments.
12.
HOSPITALS, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers.
13.
HOTELS/MOTELS.
14.
LUMBERYARDS/WOODWORKING.
15.
NIGHTCLUBS, BARS, LOUNGES OR TAVERNS.
16.
OFFICES.
17.
Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.
18.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, COMMERCIAL, PUBLIC and PRIVATE.
19.
REPAIR SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT.
20.
RESTAURANTS.
21.
RETAIL/SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS with a total GROSS FLOOR AREA of up to twenty thousand (20,000) square feet per LEGAL LOT.
22.
SCHOOLS, private.
23.
THEATERS and convention halls.
24.
Veterinarian clinics and animal hospitals.
25.
VEHICLE RENTAL, SALES, SERVICE and/or REPAIR ESTABLISHMENTS.
D.
Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the C-2 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed USE and included on an approved and recorded Site Plan. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other I-3.
1.
Loading areas.
2.
Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES for USE by employees, customers and company vehicles.
3.
One (1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT when used as living quarters for the proprietor, employees, caretakers or security personnel responsible for operating, maintaining or guarding the property where such DWELLING UNIT is ENCLOSED within the PRINCIPAL BUILDING.
4.
STRUCTURES and BUILDINGS ACCESSORY to USES permitted under Section 23-3-220.B. or Section 23-3-220.E., not including CARGO CONTAINERS.
5.
WIND GENERATORS allowed as ACCESSORY USES in Section 23-4-450 of this Chapter.
E.
Uses Allowed by Permit. No USE listed in this Subsection shall commence construction or operation in the C-2 Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services.
1.
LIMITED EVENTS permitted under Division 18 of Article IV of this Chapter.
2.
One (1) MANUFACTURED HOME per LEGAL LOT, when used as living quarters for caretaker or security personnel responsible for maintaining or guarding the property, permitted under Division 3 of Article IV of this Chapter.
3.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER between forty (40) and seventy (70) feet in height per LEGAL LOT permitted under Section 23-4-895.
4.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS between thirty-five (35) and seventy (70) feet in height permitted under Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
5.
TEMPORARY seasonal USES permitted under Division 7 of Article IV of this Chapter.
6.
WIND GENERATORS requiring a zoning permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
F.
Uses by Special Review. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated and maintained in the C-2 Zone District upon approval of a permit in accordance with the requirements of Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
1.
CEMETERIES.
2.
KENNELS.
3.
Open MINING and processing of minerals.
4.
PIPELINE - DOMESTIC WATER in accordance with Division 6 of Article II of this Chapter.
5.
RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC CENTERS.
6.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS over seventy (70) feet in height in accordance with Division 10 of Article II of this Chapter.
7.
Any USE listed in Subsection C above, in conjunction with a pending or approved Use by Special Review permit.
8.
USES similar to the USES listed as permitted as long as the USE complies with the general intent of the Zone District.
9.
Veterinary clinics or animal hospitals.
10.
WIND GENERATORS requiring the issuance of Special Review Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2005-01; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-14; Weld County Code Ordinance 2008-16; Weld County Code Ordinance 2010-6; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2013-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-25; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-26; Weld County Code Ordinance 2016-07; Weld County Code Ordinance 2018-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-11; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2022-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2023-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-18; Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-08)
Sec. 23-3-230. - C-3 (Business Commercial) Zone District.
A.
Intent. The purpose of the C-3 Zone District is to designate areas of commerce for the benefit of the broader region, such as large-scale regional shopping centers and entertainment districts. C-3 District properties may require large amounts of space or generate high traffic volumes. Properties zoned C-3 are typically located near high-traffic corridors.
B.
Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the C-3 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the USES listed in this section.
1.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER up to forty (40) feet in height per LEGAL LOT. (See Section 23-4-895.)
2.
PUBLIC PARKS.
3.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
4.
TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWERS up to thirty-five (35) feet in height.
5.
UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES.
C.
Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the C-3 Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other than I-3.
1.
AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE.
2.
BREW PUBS, BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES, and WINERIES.
3.
CAR WASHES and gas stations.
4.
CHILD CARE CENTERS.
5.
CHURCHES.
6.
COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS.
7.
COMMERCIAL STORAGE BUILDINGS.
8.
COMMUNITY BUILDINGS.
9.
CONTRACTOR'S SHOPS.
10.
CUSTOM MEAT PROCESSING.
11.
DISTRIBUTION CENTERS.
12.
EVENT FACILITIES.
13.
FUNERAL HOMES and mortuaries.
14.
Headquarters or service facilities for taxi services, bus services and other services involving the transportation of people.
15.
HOSPITALS, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers.
16.
HOTELS/MOTELS.
17.
INDOOR SHOOTING RANGES.
19.
LANDSCAPING COMPANIES.
19.
LUMBERYARDS/WOODWORKING.
20.
NIGHTCLUBS, BARS, LOUNGES OR TAVERNS.
21.
OFFICES.
22.
OUTDOOR STORAGE, as long as it is SCREENED from PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY and all ADJACENT properties.
23.
Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES.
24.
Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.
25.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, COMMERCIAL, PUBLIC and PRIVATE.
26.
REPAIR SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT.
27.
RESTAURANTS.
28.
RETAIL/SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS.
29.
SCHOOLS, private.
30.
THEATERS and convention halls.
31.
VEHICLE RENTAL, SALES, SERVICE and/or REPAIR ESTABLISHMENTS.
32.
Veterinarian clinics and animal hospitals.
33.
WHOLESALE TRADE ESTABLISHMENTS.
D.
Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the C-3 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed USE and included on an approved and recorded Site Plan. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other I-3.
1.
Loading areas.
2.
One (1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT when used as living quarters for the proprietor, employees, caretakers or security personnel responsible for operating, maintaining or guarding the property where such DWELLING UNIT is ENCLOSED within the PRINCIPAL BUILDING.
3.
STRUCTURES and BUILDINGS ACCESSORY to USES permitted under Section 23-3-230.B. or Section 23-3-230.E., not including CARGO CONTAINERS.
4.
WIND GENERATORS allowed as ACCESSORY USES in Section 23-4-450 of this Chapter.
E.
Uses Allowed by Permit. No USE listed in this Subsection shall commence construction or operation in the C-3 Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services.
1.
LIMITED EVENTS permitted under Division 18 of Article IV of this Chapter.
2.
One (1) MANUFACTURED HOME per LEGAL LOT, when used as living quarters for caretaker or security personnel responsible for maintaining or guarding the property, permitted under Division 3 of Article IV of this Chapter.
3.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER between forty (40) and seventy (70) feet in height per LEGAL LOT permitted under Section 23-4-895.
4.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS between thirty-five (35) and seventy (70) feet in height permitted under Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
5.
TEMPORARY seasonal USES permitted under Division 7 of Article IV of this Chapter.
6.
WIND GENERATORS requiring a zoning permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
F.
Uses by Special Review. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated and maintained in the C-3 Zone District upon approval of a permit in accordance with the requirements of Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
1.
AIRSTRIPS when they are ACCESSORY to the Use Allowed by Right.
2.
Asphalt or concrete batch plants.
3.
CEMETERIES.
4.
KENNELS.
5.
Open MINING and processing of minerals.
6.
PIPELINE - DOMESTIC WATER in accordance with Division 6 of Article II of this Chapter.
7.
RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC CENTERS.
8.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS over seventy (70) feet in height in accordance with Division 10 of Article II of this Chapter.
9.
Any USE listed in Subsection C above, in conjunction with a pending or approved Use by Special Review permit.
10.
USES similar to the USES listed as permitted as long as the USE complies with the general intent of the Zone District.
11.
Veterinary clinics or animal hospitals.
12.
WIND GENERATORS requiring the issuance of Special Review Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-10; Weld County Code Ordinance 2005-01; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-14; Weld County Code Ordinance 2008-16; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code Ordinance 2010-6; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2013-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-25; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-26; Weld County Code Ordinance 2016-07; Weld County Code Ordinance 2018-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-11; Weld County Code Ordinance 2020-11; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2022-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2023-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-18; Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-08)
Sec. 23-3-240. - C-4 (Highway Commercial) Zone District.
A.
No area of the COUNTY shall be rezoned to the C-4 Zone District after July 25, 2019.
B.
Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES or land shall be used and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the C-4 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the USES listed in this section.
1.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER up to forty (40) feet in height per LEGAL LOT. (See Section 23-4-895.)
2.
PUBLIC PARKS.
3.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
4.
TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWERS up to thirty-five (35) feet in height.
5.
UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES.
C.
Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the C-4 Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other than I-3.
1.
BREW PUBS.
2.
CAR WASHES and gas stations.
3.
CHILD CARE CENTERS.
4.
COMMUNITY BUILDINGS.
5.
Golf courses.
6.
Grain, seed, feed, and fertilizer retail and wholesale sales establishments.
7.
HOSPITALS, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers.
8.
HOTELS/MOTELS.
9.
Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.
10.
RESTAURANTS.
11.
RETAIL/SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS with a total GROSS FLOOR AREA of up to three thousand (3,000) square feet per LEGAL LOT.
12.
SCHOOLS, private.
13.
VEHICLE RENTAL and SALES ESTABLISHMENTS.
D.
Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the C-4 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed USE and included on an approved and recorded Site Plan. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other I-3.
1.
Loading areas.
2.
Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES for USE by employees, customers and company vehicles.
3.
OUTDOOR STORAGE, as long as it is SCREENED from PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY and all ADJACENT properties.
4.
REPAIR SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT.
5.
STRUCTURES and BUILDINGS ACCESSORY to USES permitted under Section 23-3-240.B. or Section 23-3-240.E., not including CARGO CONTAINERS.
6.
WIND GENERATORS allowed as ACCESSORY USES in Section 23-4-450 of this Chapter.
E.
Uses Allowed by Permit. No USE listed in this Subsection shall commence construction or operation in the C-4 Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services.
1.
LIMITED EVENTS permitted under Division 18 of Article IV of this Chapter.
2.
One (1) MANUFACTURED HOME per LEGAL LOT, when used as living quarters for caretakers or security personnel responsible for maintaining or guarding the property, permitted under Division 3 of Article IV of this Chapter.
3.
TEMPORARY seasonal USES permitted under Division 7 of Article IV of this Chapter.
4.
WIND GENERATORS requiring a zoning permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
5.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS between thirty-five (35) and seventy (70) feet in height permitted under Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
6.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER between forty (40) and seventy (70) feet in height per LEGAL LOT permitted under Section 23-4-895.
F.
Uses by Special Review. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated and maintained in the C-4 Zone District upon approval of a permit in accordance with the requirements of Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
1.
CHURCHES.
2.
PIPELINE - DOMESTIC WATER in accordance with Division 6 of Article II of this Chapter.
3.
RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC CENTERS.
4.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS over seventy (70) feet in height in accordance with Division 10 of Article II of this Chapter.
5.
Any USE listed in Subsection C above, in conjunction with a pending or approved Use by Special Review permit.
6.
USES similar to the USES listed as permitted as long as the USE complies with the general intent of the Zone District.
7.
WIND GENERATORS requiring the issuance of Special Review Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2005-01; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-14; Weld County Code Ordinance 2008-16; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code Ordinance 2010-6; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-9; Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-4; Weld County Code Ordinance 2013-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-25; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-26; Weld County Code Ordinance 2016-07; Weld County Code Ordinance 2018-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-11; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2022-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2023-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-18)
Sec. 23-3-250. - Bulk standards.
All BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, USES, and land located in the Commercial Zone Districts shall be located, designed, used and occupied in accordance with the requirements enumerated in this section.
A.
Minimum SETBACK: twenty-five (25) feet.
B.
Minimum OFFSET: ten (10) feet.
C.
Minimum distance from OIL AND GAS FACILITIES. All BUILDINGS shall comply with the provisions of Section 23-4-700 of this chapter.
D.
Maximum LOT COVERAGE: No more than eighty-five percent (85%) of the total area of a LOT in any Commercial Zone District shall be covered.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2022-08)
Editor's note— Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02, adopted July 10, 2019, amended § 23-3-250 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former 23-3-250, pertained to performance standards, and derived from Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-1.
Sec. 23-3-260. - Farming of undeveloped land.
FARMING shall be allowed on any undeveloped land in any C Zone District as long as the maximum number of ANIMAL UNITS per LOT allowed in the A (Agricultural) Zone District is not exceeded.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02)
Sec. 23-3-300. - Intent.
The purpose of the Industrial Zone Districts is to implement the goals and policies of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN and provide areas for operation of land USES associated with distribution and warehousing of commodities as well as production, fabrication, manufacturing, assembling, and processing of materials. The Industrial Zone Districts have been established to promote economic development and job creation; to protect industry from the encroachment of residential and less intense COMMERCIAL USES; to reduce the adverse impacts of industries on surrounding, nonindustrial properties; and to encourage industrial development in areas that are compatible with heavy infrastructure and where necessary utilities are in place or reasonably attainable.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02)
Sec. 23-3-310. - I-1 (Light Industrial) Zone District.
A.
Intent. The purpose of the I-1 Zone District is to provide a zone to accommodate light industrial and compatible COMMERCIAL USES that create minimal negative impacts and are conducted primarily in ENCLOSED BUILDINGS. I-1 District properties are accessible to the public, consumer-oriented, less resource-intensive than heavy industry, have minimal environmental impacts, and may be located near residential areas if designed properly. Properties zoned I-1 should provide economic development and employment, encourage a balanced, diversified economy, and may serve as a transition between nonindustrial USES and the more intense Industrial Zone Districts.
B.
Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the I-1 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the USES listed in this section.
1.
Asphalt or concrete batch plants used TEMPORARILY and exclusively for an on-site construction project or the completion of a PUBLIC STREET/ROAD improvements project. The six-month limitation for this TEMPORARY USE may be extended in six-month increments at the discretion of the Director of Planning Services up to two (2) times, and thereafter by the Board of County Commissioners.
2.
COUNTY grader sheds.
3.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER up to forty (40) feet in height per LEGAL LOT. (See Section 23-4-895.)
4.
PUBLIC PARKS.
5.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
6.
TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWERS up to thirty-five (35) feet in height.
7.
TEMPORARY borrow pits used exclusively for the completion of a PUBLIC STREET/ROAD improvement project.
8.
UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES.
C.
Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the I-1 Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other than I-3.
1.
AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE.
2.
BREW PUBS, BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES, and WINERIES.
3.
CAR WASHES and gas stations.
4.
COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS.
5.
COMMERCIAL STORAGE BUILDINGS.
6.
CONTRACTOR'S SHOPS.
7.
CUSTOM MEAT PROCESSING.
8.
DISTRIBUTION CENTERS.
9.
FUNERAL HOMES and mortuaries.
10.
Headquarters or service facilities for taxi services, bus services and other services involving the transportation of people.
11.
HELIPORTS.
12.
HOTELS/MOTELS.
13.
INDOOR SHOOTING RANGES.
14.
Indoor USES of a manufacturing, fabricating, assembling or warehouse nature.
15.
LANDSCAPING COMPANIES.
16.
LICENSED PREMISES PURSUANT TO THE COLORADO NATURAL MEDICINE CODE, subject to the limitations in Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 19.
17.
LUMBERYARDS/WOODWORKING.
18.
OFFICES.
19.
OUTDOOR STORAGE of PUBLIC utility-related equipment.
20.
PET CREMATORIES.
21.
Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.
22.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, COMMERCIAL, PUBLIC and PRIVATE.
23.
REPAIR SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT.
24.
RESTAURANTS.
25.
RETAIL/SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS with a total GROSS FLOOR AREA of up to three thousand (3,000) square feet per LEGAL LOT.
26.
SCHOOLS, private.
27.
SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES (SEF'S), subject to the additional requirements of Section 23-4-1030.
28.
THEATERS and convention halls.
29.
VEHICLE RENTAL, SALES, SERVICE and/or REPAIR ESTABLISHMENTS.
30.
Veterinarian clinics and animal hospitals.
31.
WHOLESALE TRADE ESTABLISHMENTS.
D.
Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the I-1 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed USE and included on an approved and recorded Site Plan. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other I-3.
1.
CARGO CONTAINERS in accordance with Section 23-4-1100.
2.
Loading areas.
3.
Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES for USE by employees, customers and company vehicles.
4.
SEMI-TRAILERS as accessory storage.
5.
STRUCTURES and BUILDINGS ACCESSORY to USES permitted under Section 23-3-310.B. or Section 23-3-310.E.
6.
WIND GENERATORS allowed as ACCESSORY USES in Section 23-4-450 of this Chapter.
E.
Uses Allowed by Permit. No USE listed in this Subsection shall commence construction or operation in the I-1 Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services.
1.
LIMITED EVENTS permitted under Division 18 of Article IV of this Chapter.
2.
One (1) MANUFACTURED HOME per LEGAL LOT, when used as living quarters for caretaker or security personnel responsible for maintaining or guarding the property, permitted under Division 3 of Article IV of this Chapter.
3.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER between forty (40) and seventy (70) feet in height per LEGAL LOT permitted under Section 23-4-895.
4.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS between thirty-five (35) and seventy (70) feet in height permitted under Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
5.
TEMPORARY seasonal uses permitted under Division 7 of Article IV of this Chapter.
6.
WIND GENERATORS requiring a zoning permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
F.
Uses by Special Review. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated and maintained in the I-1 Zone District upon approval of a permit in accordance with the requirements of Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
1.
AIRSTRIPS when they are ACCESSORY to the Use Allowed by Right.
2.
Asphalt or concrete batch plants.
3.
CHURCHES.
4.
CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, subject to Article XV, Section 15-5, of the Weld County Charter.
5.
DOMESTIC SEPTAGE disposal subject to Chapter 14 of this Code.
6.
MEAT PROCESSING.
7.
Open MINING and processing of minerals.
8.
PIPELINE - DOMESTIC WATER in accordance with Division 6 of Article II of this Chapter.
9.
RESEARCH LABORATORIES.
10.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS over seventy (70) feet in height in accordance with Division 10 of Article II of this Chapter.
11.
Any USE listed in Subsection C above, in conjunction with a pending or approved Use by Special Review permit.
12.
USES similar to the USES listed as permitted as long as the USE complies with the general intent of the Zone District.
13.
WIND GENERATORS requiring the issuance of Special Review Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-11; Weld County Code Ordinance 2020-11; Weld County Code Ordinance 2020-20; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2022-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2023-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-18; Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-08)
Sec. 23-3-320. - I-2 (Medium Industrial) Zone District.
A.
Intent. The purpose of the I-2 Zone District is to designate areas for industrial USES with more intense, higher traffic, or larger scale USES than the I-1 Zone District.
B.
Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the I-2 Zone District except for one (1) or more of the USES in this section.
1.
Asphalt or concrete batch plant used TEMPORARILY and exclusively for an on-site construction project or the completion of a PUBLIC STREET/ROAD improvements project. The six-month limitation for this TEMPORARY USE may be extended in six-month increments at the discretion of the Director of Planning Services up to two (2) times, and thereafter by the Board of County Commissioners.
2.
COUNTY grader sheds.
3.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER up to forty (40) feet in height per LEGAL LOT. (See Section 23-4-895.)
4.
PUBLIC PARKS.
5.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
6.
TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWERS up to thirty-five (35) feet in height.
7.
TEMPORARY borrow pits used exclusively for the completion of a PUBLIC STREET/ROAD improvement project.
8.
UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES.
C.
Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the I-2 Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other than I-3.
1.
AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE.
2.
Asphalt or concrete batch plants.
3.
BIOSOLID and DOMESTIC SEPTAGE disposal subject to Chapter 14 of this Code.
4.
BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES, and WINERIES.
5.
CAR WASHES and gas stations.
6.
COMMERCIAL STORAGE BUILDINGS.
7.
CONTRACTOR'S SHOPS.
8.
CUSTOM MEAT PROCESSING.
9.
DISTRIBUTION CENTERS.
10.
Golf courses.
11.
Headquarters or service facilities for taxi services, bus services and other services involving the transportation of people.
12.
HELIPORTS.
13.
INDOOR SHOOTING RANGES.
14.
LANDSCAPING COMPANIES.
15.
LICENSED PREMISES PURSUANT TO THE COLORADO NATURAL MEDICINE CODE, subject to the limitations in Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 19.
16.
LUMBERYARDS/WOODWORKING.
17.
OFFICES.
18.
OIL AND GAS STORAGE FACILITIES.
19.
OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE.
20.
OUTDOOR STORAGE.
21.
OUTDOOR STORAGE of PUBLIC utility-related equipment.
22.
ORGANIC FERTILIZER PRODUCTION/COMPOSTING FACILITIES.
23.
Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES.
24.
PET CREMATORIES.
25.
Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.
26.
RACING FACILITIES.
27.
REPAIR SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT.
28.
RETAIL/SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS with a total GROSS FLOOR AREA of up to three thousand (3,000) square feet per LEGAL LOT.
29.
SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES (SEF'S), subject to the additional requirements of Section 23-4-1030.
30.
THEATERS and convention halls.
31.
TRANSLOADING.
32.
USES of a research, repairing, manufacturing, fabricating, assembling, PROCESSING, or storage nature.
33.
VEHICLE SERVICE/REPAIR ESTABLISHMENTS.
D.
Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the I-2 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed USE and included on an approved and recorded Site Plan. Any USE conducted outside of an ENCLOSED BUILDING shall be SCREENED from adjacent PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY and ADJACENT LOTS in any Zone District other I-3.
1.
AIRSTRIPS.
2.
CARGO CONTAINERS in accordance with Section 23-4-1100.
3.
Loading areas.
4.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, COMMERCIAL, PUBLIC and PRIVATE.
5.
SEMI-TRAILERS as accessory storage.
6.
STRUCTURES and BUILDINGS ACCESSORY to USES permitted under Section 23-3-320.B. or Section 23-3-320.E.
7.
WIND GENERATORS allowed as ACCESSORY USES in Section 23-4-450 of this Chapter.
E.
Uses Allowed by Permit. No USE listed in this Subsection shall commence construction or operation in the I-2 Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services.
1.
LIMITED EVENTS permitted under Division 18 of Article IV of this Chapter.
2.
One (1) MANUFACTURED HOME per LEGAL LOT, when used as living quarters for caretaker or security personnel responsible for maintaining or guarding the property, permitted under Division 3 of Article IV of this Chapter.
3.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER between forty (40) and seventy (70) feet in height per LEGAL LOT permitted under Section 23-4-895.
4.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS between thirty-five (35) and seventy (70) feet in height permitted under Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
5.
TEMPORARY seasonal USES permitted under Division 7 of Article IV of this Chapter.
6.
WIND GENERATORS requiring a zoning permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
F.
Uses by Special Review. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated and maintained in the I-2 Zone District upon approval of a permit in accordance with the requirements of Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
1.
Coal gasification facility.
2.
COMMERCIAL JUNKYARDS.
3.
COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS.
4.
COMMERCIAL TRUCK WASHOUT FACILITIES.
5.
CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, subject to Article XV, Section 15-5, of the Weld County Charter.
6.
MAJOR FACILITIES OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OR PUBLIC AGENCIES in accordance with Division 5 of Article II of this Chapter.
7.
MEAT PROCESSING.
8.
Open MINING and processing of minerals.
9.
PIPELINE - DOMESTIC WATER in accordance with Division 6 of Article II of this Chapter.
10.
RESEARCH LABORATORIES.
11.
Solid and hazardous waste disposal sites and facilities requiring Certificate of Designation in accordance with Sections 12-8-10 and 23-4-380 of this Code.
12.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS over seventy (70) feet in height in accordance with Division 10 of Article II of this Chapter.
13.
Any USE listed in Subsection C above, in conjunction with a pending or approved Use by Special Review permit.
14.
USES similar to the USES listed as permitted as long as the USE complies with the general intent of the Zone District.
15.
WIND GENERATORS requiring the issuance of Special Review Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2020-11; Weld County Code Ordinance 2020-20; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2022-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2023-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-18)
Editor's note— Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02, adopted July 10, 2019, amended § 23-3-320 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 23-3-320, pertained to I-2 (Industrial) Zone District. See Code Comparative Table for complete derivation.
Sec. 23-3-330. - I-3 (Heavy Industrial) Zone District.
A.
Intent. The purpose of the I-3 Zone District is to provide a zone to accommodate industrial USES that require larger amounts of space, are more resource-intensive than light industrial, and have limited public access. Properties zoned I-3 should be located near transportation infrastructure such as highways, railroads, or AIRPORTS.
B.
Uses Allowed by Right. No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the I-3 Zone District, except for one (1) or more of the USES listed in this section.
1.
Asphalt or concrete batch plant used TEMPORARILY and exclusively for an on-site construction project or the completion of a PUBLIC STREET/ROAD improvements project. The six-month limitation for this TEMPORARY USE may be extended in six-month increments at the discretion of the Director of Planning Services up to two (2) times, and thereafter by the Board of County Commissioners.
2.
COUNTY grader sheds.
3.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER up to forty (40) feet in height per LEGAL LOT. (See Section 23-4-895.)
4.
PUBLIC PARKS.
5.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
6.
TEMPORARY borrow pits used exclusively for the completion of a PUBLIC STREET/ROAD improvement project.
7.
TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWERS up to thirty-five (35) feet in height.
8.
UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES.
C.
Uses allowed subject to Site Plan Review. The following USES shall be allowed in the I-3 Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter.
1.
ADULT BUSINESS, SERVICE or ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENT subject to the provisions of Article IX of this Chapter.
2.
AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE.
3.
AIRSTRIPS and AIRPORTS, including crop-dusting operations.
4.
Asphalt or concrete batch plants.
5.
BIOSOLID and DOMESTIC SEPTAGE disposal subject to Chapter 14 of this Code.
6.
BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES, and WINERIES.
7.
CAR WASHES and gas stations.
8.
COMMERCIAL STORAGE BUILDINGS.
9.
COMMERCIAL TRUCK WASHOUT FACILITIES.
10.
CONTRACTOR'S SHOPS.
11.
CUSTOM MEAT PROCESSING.
12.
DISTRIBUTION CENTERS.
13.
Golf courses.
14.
Headquarters or service facilities for taxi services, bus services and other services involving the transportation of people.
15.
HELIPORTS.
16.
INDOOR SHOOTING RANGES.
17.
LANDSCAPING COMPANIES.
18.
LICENSED PREMISES PURSUANT TO THE COLORADO NATURAL MEDICINE CODE, subject to the limitations in Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 19.
19.
LUMBERYARDS/WOODWORKING.
20.
MEAT PROCESSING.
21.
OFFICES.
22.
OIL AND GAS STORAGE FACILITIES.
23.
OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE.
24.
ORGANIC FERTILIZER PRODUCTION/COMPOSTING FACILITIES.
25.
OUTDOOR STORAGE.
26.
OUTDOOR STORAGE of PUBLIC utility-related equipment.
27.
Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES.
28.
PET CREMATORIES.
29.
Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.
30.
RACING FACILITIES.
31.
REPAIR SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT.
32.
RESEARCH LABORATORIES.
33.
RETAIL/SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS with a total GROSS FLOOR AREA of up to three thousand (3,000) square feet per LEGAL LOT.
34.
SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES (SEF'S), subject to the additional requirements of Section 23-4-1030.
35.
THEATERS and convention halls.
36.
TRANSLOADING.
37.
USES of a research, repairing, manufacturing, fabricating, assembling, PROCESSING, or storage nature.
38.
VEHICLE SERVICE/REPAIR ESTABLISHMENTS.
D.
Accessory Uses. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the I-3 Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and ACCESSORY to an allowed USE and included on an approved and recorded Site Plan.
1.
CARGO CONTAINERS in accordance with Section 23-4-1100.
2.
Loading areas.
3.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, COMMERCIAL, PUBLIC and PRIVATE.
4.
SEMI-TRAILERS as accessory storage.
5.
STRUCTURES and BUILDINGS ACCESSORY to USES permitted under Section 23-3-330.B. or Section 23-3-330.E.
6.
WIND GENERATORS allowed as ACCESSORY USES in Section 23-4-450 of this Chapter.
E.
Uses Allowed by Permit. No USE listed in this Subsection shall commence construction or operation in the I-3 Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services.
1.
LIMITED EVENTS permitted under Division 18 of Article IV of this Chapter.
2.
One (1) MANUFACTURED HOME per LEGAL LOT, when used as living quarters for caretaker or security personnel responsible for maintaining or guarding the property, permitted under Division 3 of Article IV of this Chapter.
3.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER between forty (40) and seventy (70) feet in height per LEGAL LOT permitted under Section 23-4-895.
4.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS between thirty-five (35) and seventy (70) feet in height permitted under Division 10 of Article IV of this Chapter.
5.
TEMPORARY seasonal USES permitted under Division 7 of Article IV of this Chapter.
6.
WIND GENERATORS requiring a Zoning Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
F.
Uses by Special Review. The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated and maintained in the I-3 Zone District upon approval of a permit in accordance with the requirements of Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
1.
Coal gasification facility.
2.
COMMERCIAL JUNKYARDS.
3.
COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS.
4.
CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, subject to Article XV, Section 15-5, of the Weld County Charter.
5.
HEAVY MANUFACTURING - PROCESSING.
6.
MAJOR FACILITIES OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OR PUBLIC AGENCIES in accordance with Division 5 of Article II of this Chapter.
7.
Open MINING and processing of minerals.
8.
PETROLEUM REFINERIES.
9.
PIPELINE - DOMESTIC WATER in accordance with Division 6 of Article II of this Chapter.
10.
Solid and hazardous waste disposal sites and facilities requiring Certificate of Designation in accordance with Sections 12-8-10 and 23-4-380 of this Code.
11.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWERS over seventy (70) feet in height in accordance with Division 10 of Article II of this Chapter.
12.
Any USE listed in Subsection C above, in conjunction with a pending or approved Use by Special Review permit.
13.
USES similar to the USES listed as permitted as long as the USE complies with the general intent of the Zone District.
14.
WIND GENERATORS requiring the issuance of Special Review Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2020-11; Weld County Code Ordinance 2020-20; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2022-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2023-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-18)
Editor's note— Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02, adopted July 10, 2019, amended § 23-3-330 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 23-30-330, pertained to I-3 (Industrial) Zone District. See Code Comparative Table for complete derivation.
Sec. 23-3-340. - Bulk standards.
All BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, USES, and land located in the Industrial Zone Districts shall be located, designed, used and occupied in accordance with the requirements enumerated in this section.
A.
Minimum SETBACK: twenty-five (25) feet.
B.
Minimum OFFSET: ten (10) feet or one (1) foot for every two (2) feet of BUILDING HEIGHT, whichever is greater.
C.
Minimum distance from OIL AND GAS FACILITIES. All BUILDINGS shall comply with the provisions of Section 23-4-700 of this chapter.
D.
Maximum LOT COVERAGE: No more than eighty-five percent (85%) of the total area of a LOT in any Industrial Zone District shall be covered.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2022-08)
Editor's note— Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02, adopted July 10, 2019, amended § 23-3-340 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 23-30-340, pertained to performance standards and derived from Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-1.
Sec. 23-3-350. - Farming of undeveloped land.
FARMING shall be allowed on any undeveloped land in any I Zone District as long as the maximum number of ANIMAL UNITS per LOT allowed in the A (Agricultural) Zone District is not exceeded.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02)
Editor's note— Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02, adopted July 10, 2019, amended § 23-3-350 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 23-30-350, pertained to design standards. See Code Comparative Table for complete derivation.
Sec. 23-3-360. - Reserved.
Editor's note— Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02, adopted July 10, 2019, repealed § 23-3-360, which pertained to operation standards and derived from Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1.
Sec. 23-3-400. - Intent.
The E (Estate) Zone District is intended to provide present and future residents with areas in which to locate and establish rural, large-lot residential land USES and land USES that are compatible with very low-density residential areas. The E Zone District is intended to be located, designed and developed in a manner that is compatible with the applicable requirements of this Code. This Zone District may serve as a transition between Agricultural areas and R-1 Zone Districts, but should be located such that driveways will be located on very low-traffic, local, PUBLIC or private STREETS/ROADS.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02)
Sec. 23-3-405. - Water and sewer requirements.
All USES requiring water in the Estate Zoning District shall be connected to and served by a PUBLIC WATER system and an adequate sewage disposal system. The sewage disposal system shall comply with the On-Site Wastewater Treatment System regulations contained in Chapter 30 of this Code or shall be served by PUBLIC SEWER service. Evidence that PUBLIC WATER and an adequate sewage disposal system are available to the LOT shall be provided prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02)
Sec. 23-3-410. - Uses allowed by right.
No BUILDING, STRUCTURE or land shall be used, and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained in the E Zone District except for one (1) or more of the following USES.
A.
GARDENING.
B.
FISHING and noncommercial WATER SKIING.
C.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER up to forty (40) feet in height per LEGAL LOT. (See Section 23-4-895.)
D.
PUBLIC parks.
E.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
F.
One (1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING or GROUP HOME FACILITY per LEGAL LOT.
G.
UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-14; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-26; Weld County Code Ordinance 2018-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-04)
Sec. 23-3-415. - Uses allowed subject to site plan review.
The following USES shall be allowed in the E Zone District following approval and recording of a Site Plan in accordance with Article II, Division 3, of this Chapter.
A.
CHURCHES.
B.
Police, ambulance, and fire stations or facilities.
C.
Private SCHOOLS.
D.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PUBLIC and PRIVATE.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-08)
Sec. 23-3-420. - Accessory uses.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES shall be allowed in the E (Estate) Zone District so long as they are clearly incidental and accessory to an allowed USE. Exterior portions of all ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, including the roof, shall be constructed of nonreflective materials.
A.
ANIMAL BOARDING and animal TRAINING FACILITIES where the maximum number of ANIMAL UNITS permitted in Section 23-3-440 below is not exceeded and traffic to and from the facility does not exceed sixty (60) daily trips.
B.
One (1) DWELLING UNIT ACCESSORY to a SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING per LEGAL LOT, subject to the provisions of Division 8 of Article IV of this Chapter.
C.
FARMING.
D.
Parking areas and parking STRUCTURES, not including parking of COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.
E.
STRUCTURES and BUILDINGS ACCESSORY to USES permitted under Section 23-3-410, not including CARGO CONTAINERS.
F.
Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar ACCESSORY USES and STRUCTURES.
G.
WIND GENERATORS allowed as ACCESSORY USES in Section 23-4-450 of this Chapter.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2006-2; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-3; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-7; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-04)
Sec. 23-3-425. - Uses allowed by permit.
No USE listed in this Section shall commence construction or operation in the E Zone District without prior approval of a land use permit from the Department of Planning Services.
A.
HOME OCCUPATIONS permitted under Division 13 of Article IV of this Chapter.
B.
One (1) NONCOMMERCIAL TOWER between forty (40) and seventy (70) feet in height per LEGAL LOT permitted under Section 23-4-895.
C.
Parking of one (1) COMMERCIAL VEHICLE per LEGAL LOT permitted under Division 12 of Article IV of this Chapter.
D.
WIND GENERATORS requiring a Zoning Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-11; Weld County Code Ordinance 2024-04; Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-08)
Sec. 23-3-430. - Uses by special review.
The following BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES and USES may be constructed, occupied, operated and maintained in the E Zone District upon approval of a permit in accordance with the requirements and procedures set forth in Article II, Division 4 of this Chapter.
A.
BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITIES.
B.
CHILD CARE CENTERS.
C.
HOME BUSINESSES.
D.
PIPELINES - DOMESTIC WATER in accordance with Division 6 of Article II of this Chapter.
E.
RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC CENTERS.
F.
Any USE listed in Section 23-3-425, in conjunction with a pending or approved Use by Special Review permit.
G.
USES similar to the USES listed as permitted as long as the USE complies with the general intent of the Zone District.
H.
WIND GENERATORS requiring the issuance of Special Review Permit under Division 6 of Article IV of this Chapter.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2005-01; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-25; Weld County Code Ordinance 2016-07; Weld County Code Ordinance 2018-05; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2023-03)
Sec. 23-3-440. - Bulk requirements.
The following Subsections list the bulk requirements for the E (Estate) Zone District. All BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, USES, and land in the E (Estate) Zone District are subject to the requirements contained in this Section:
A.
Minimum LOT size: two and one-half (2.5) acres.
B.
Maximum LOT size: twenty (20) acres.
C.
Minimum SETBACK: twenty (20) feet.
D.
Minimum OFFSET: twenty (20) feet.
E.
Minimum OFFSET for DWELLING UNITS when ADJACENT to the A (Agricultural) Zone District: forty (40) feet.
F.
Maximum BUILDING HEIGHT: forty (40) feet.
G.
Maximum number of ANIMAL UNITS: one (1) per acre, not to exceed eight (8) ANIMAL UNITS per LOT. The maximum number of HOUSEHOLD PETS per LOT shall be four (4) HOUSEHOLD PETS of one (1) species or a total of seven (7) HOUSEHOLD PETS of two (2) or more species.
H.
Minimum GROSS FLOOR AREA of SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING: one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet.
I.
Minimum distance from OIL AND GAS FACILITIES. All BUILDINGS shall comply with the provisions of Section 23-4-700 of this chapter.
J.
Sources of light shall be shielded so that beams or rays of light will not shine directly onto ADJACENT properties or PUBLIC or private STREETS/ROADS. Neither the direct nor reflected light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on PUBLIC or private STREETS/ROADS. No colored lights may be used which may be confused with or construed as traffic control devices.
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-10; Weld County Code Ordinance 2005-01; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-8; Weld County Code Ordinance 2013-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-09; Weld County Code Ordinance 2021-15; Weld County Code Ordinance 2022-08; Weld County Code Ordinance 2023-03)
Sec. 23-3-500. - PUDs subject to Chapter 27 of this Code.
All land in the PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zone District shall be subject to the regulations in Chapter 27 - Planned Unit Development of this Code.
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2019-02)