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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance-1985-0627I _ INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MFRKL_ ORDINANCE NO. 627 Series of 1985 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF APPENDIX A, ZONING ORDINANCE, OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS, CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO, RELATING TO MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS, AND CONSOLIDATION OF MULTIPLE PARCELS FOR DEVELOPMENT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 10., Residential-Three Zone District, D.4., Side Yard, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Side Yard. The minimum width of side yard for one or two family structures and/or accessory structures shall be five (5) feet per story. The minimum width of side yard for multiple family structures shall be fifteen (15) feet for the first story and an additional five (5) feet for each additional story. The minimum side yard setback for any structure adjacent to a dedicated public street shall be thirty (30) feet." Section 2. Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 10.1 Residential-Three Zone District, D.5., Rear Yard, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Rear Yard. The minimum width of rear yards for one or two family structures and/or accessory structures shall be five (5) feet per story. The minimum width of rear yards for multiple family structures shall be fifteen (15) feet for the first story and an additional five (5) feet for each additional story." Section 3. Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 10.1 Residential-Three Zone District, D.6., Lot Coverage, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Lot Coverage. Not more than seventy-five (75) per cent of the gross lot area shall be covered by the main building, accessory building and/or paving. All other areas are to be landscaped." Section 4. Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 11., Residential Three-A Zone District, D.4., Side Yard, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Side Yard. The minimum width of side yard for one or two family structures and/or accessory structures shall be five (5) feet per story. The minimum width of side yard for multiple family structures shall be fifteen (15) feet for the first story and an additional five (5) feet for each additional story. The minimum side yard setback for any structure adjacent to a dedicated public street shall be thirty (30) feet." Section 5. Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 11., Residential Three-A Zone District, D.5., Rear Yard, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Rear Yard. The minimum width of rear yards for one or two family structures and/or accessory structures shall be five (5) feet per story. The minimum width of rear yards for multiple family structures shall be fifteen (15) feet for the first story and an additional five (5) feet for each additional story." Section 6. Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 11., Residential Three-A Zone District, D.6., Lot Coverage, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Lot Coverage. Not more than seventy-five (75) per cent of the gross lot area shall be covered by the main building, accessory building and/or paving. All other areas are to be landscaped." Ordinance No. Pz _ 2 Section 7. Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 27.2., Landscape Requirements, Subsection A., Definition, is hereby amended by the addition of the following: "Sidewalks, whether paved or gravel, which serve as functional links between parking areas and main structures, or which serve as general public access routes around a main structure, or between a main structure and a public street or alley, shall not be counted as landscaping. Other sidewalks or paths which serve as casual access to, or through landscape areas may be counted as non-living landscape features." Section 8. Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 27, Regulations Applicable to All Districts, is hereby amended to include the following new Subsection B.3., Development on Multiple Parcels or Lots. B.3. Development on Multiple Parcels or Lots. a. Intent and Purpose It is the intent of the City of Wheat Ridge that Planning Commission and City Council reserves the right to review develop- ment projects for any proposed new development, redevelopment, additions or expansions, except single family residential, wherein that development entails the aggregation or consolidation of two (2) or more lots or parcels of land or portions thereof, in order to accommodate the proposed development. Anyone proposing such shall be required to submit a Consolidation Plat, and in some instances a Site Development Plan, for approval. The purpose of these provisions is to avoid the construction of overly large buildings which may negatively impact surrounding neighborhoods by obstructing light and air and by making access for fire protection difficult; to prevent construction of one large building to avoid compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and to encourage construction of smaller buildings which could give opportunities for better design of setbacks, landscaping, parking, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and drainage facilities. b. Scope The procedures and provisions set forth in this subsection shall be applicable to all Zone Districts except the Planned Residential Development (PRD), Planned Commercial Development (PCD), and Planned Industrial Development (PID) Zone Districts, as those districts provide for subdivision review at time of plan approval. These provisions shall not be applicable to one family dwellings. A consolidation plat shall be filed in the form of, and following the same requirements and approval procedures as a subdivision (for consolidation of more than four (4) lots or parcels), or a minor subdivision (for consolidation of 2, 3, or 4 lots or parcels). In addition to the requirement of filing a Consolidation Plat for review and approval, a Site Development Plan shall be required to be submitted for review and approval in the R-3, R-3A, H-1, H-2, and PF-1 Zone Districts, where parcel or lot consolidation for site development is proposed. Such Site Development Plan shall be filed in the form of, and follow the same requirements and approval procedures as a Planned Building Group (PBG), even if only a single structure is proposed." Section 9. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is promulgated under the general policy 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. Ordinance No. 627 Page 3 Section 10. 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 11. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after final publications. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 to 0 on this 17th day of June , 1985, 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 July 8 , 1985, 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 7 to 1 , this 8th day of July , 1985. SIGNED by the Mayor on this 9th day of July , 1985. Wanda Sang, City Clerk 1st Publication: June 2nd Publication: July Wheat Ridge Sentinel Effective Date: July 20, 1985 11, 1985 26, 1985 FRANK STITES, MAYO APPROVE AS Td FORM BY CITY-ATTORNEY: JOHN.'HAYES, CITY ATTORr