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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance-1984-0563INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER SNOW ORDINANCE NO. 563 Series of 1983 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25.F.1, NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES, OF APPENDIX A, ZONING ORDINANCE, OF THE CODE OF LAWS, CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Section 25.F.1, Nonconforming Structures, Appendix A, of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge is hereby amended by repealing that sub-section in its entirety and replacing it with the following: "1. Any one or two family dwelling structure may be enlarged, altered or added to provided that all lot coverage requirements of the zoning district in which the structure is located are met, and, provided, that any such enlargement, alteration or addition does not increase the extent of nonconforming setbacks by encroaching beyond the existing setback line. In instances of corner lots, no enlargement, alteration, or addition shall be permitted to encroach within a triangular area measured from the point of intersection of the lot lines abutting the streets a distance of 55 feet along each such lot line. Wherein it is desired to construct within or in line with such nonconforming setback, no such construction, which lies within the nonconforming area, shall result in more than a 25% increase over the original ground floor area. In addition, no such enlargement, alteration, or addition which extends within the nonconforming area, shall result in the development of any additional dwelling units." Section 2. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that the ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be attained. Section 3. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall for any reason be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after final publication. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 7 to 0 on this 9th day of January , 1984, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for February 13 , 19F4, at 7.30 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of 8 to 0 , this 13th day of February , 1984. SIGNED by the Mayor on this 14th day of February 1984. Wanda Sang, City Clerk lst Publication: Jan ry 12, 1984 2nd Publication: February 16, 1984 Wheat Ridge Sentinel Effective Date: March 1, 1984 FRANK S S'1'Pl'E , MAYOR CITY ATTORNEY: HAYES, C