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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance-1991-0878 ORDINANCE NO. 878 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLASCO Series of 1991 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 26. ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE AGRICULTURAL-TWO ZONE DISTRICT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Chapter 26 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, Article I. Zoning Code is hereby amended by the addition of the following Section 26-l9. Agricultural-Two District (A-2): SECTION 26-19. AGRICULTURAL - TWO ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS (A) Intent and Purpose: This district is established to provide a reasonably compatible transition between residential and more intensive agricultural land uses. It provides for large-lot, residential estate living while allowing more commercially-oriented, yet still agricultural operations. Design standards have been included where possible to provide a reasonable interface between the two extremes. Special Use Permits are required where compatibility between adjacent land uses could be a concern. (B) Permitted Principal Uses: No building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, converted or structurally altered unless otherwise provided herein except for one (1) or more of the following uses: (1) One-family dwelling. (2) Parks, noncommercial playgrounds or other public recreation use. (3) General farming and the raising or keeping of stock, bee keeping, poultry or small animals such as rabbits or chincillas, including the keeping of hogs, except such hogs shall not be fed garbage. (4) Fish hatcheries. (5) Roadside stands for operation during not more than six (6) months in each year for the sale of farm products produced or made of the premises, provided such stands are located not less than thirty (30) feet distance from any street, highway or right-of-way line, and provided that temporary off-street parking is provided. -l- (6) Residential group homes for eight (8) or fewer developmentally disabled persons, mentally ill persons or for elderly persons (See section 26-30(P) and section 26-5, Definitions.) (7) Riding academies and public stables, provided that any structure housing animals which is adjacent to a residentially zoned or used property shall be no closer than twenty-five (25) to a side or rear lot line. (8) Dog kennels, catteries, veterinary hospitals, provided that outside runs which are adjacent to residentially zoned or used property are no closer than twenty-five (25) feet to a side or rear lot line. (9) Greenhouses and landscape nurseries, including both wholesale and retail sales of related products; provided, however, that bulk storage or piles of materials, such as manure, peat, top soil, rock, sand, firewood or similar materials, are screened from view from adjacent properties by a view-obscuring fence six (6) feet in height. Bulk storage or piles of such materials shall not be permitted within a front yard setback and shall be no closer than twenty-five (25) feet to a side or rear lot line. (C) Permitted Accessory Uses and Accessory Buildings (l) Detached private garage or carport. (2) Private storage sheds, barns, animal shelters or outbuildings. (3) Private swimming pools and tennis courts. (See section 26-30(1) for related requirements.) (4) Household pets, limited to no more than three (3) dogs and/or four (4) cats, plus their unweaned offspring. (5) Rooming and/or boarding of not more than two (2) persons on a contract basis of not less than seven (7) days. (6) Class I home occupations which meet the definition and standards set forth in section 26-30(Q) and section 26- 5, Definitions. (7) Electric transmission or other public utility lines and poles, irrigation channels, storm drainage facilities, and water supply facilities, and other similar facilities. (8) Public and private communications towers, television or radio antennas, or any other similar communication receiving or sending device which does not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height, whether ground-mounted or mounted upon a building or other structure. For satellite earth receiving stations, see section 26- 30(J). (9) Water towers or above ground reservoirs not in excess of thirty-five (35) feet in height. (10) Parking of equipment, implements, machinery and/or large trucks, trailers and or semi-tractor trailers -2- which are used in support of agricultural operations occurring on the premises. "Agricultural operation" means a purpose related to the production, harvest, exhibition, marketing, transportation, processing or manufacture of agricultural products by a natural person who cultivates, plants, propagates or nurtures the agricultural products. (ll) Other similar uses or structures as approved by the Zoning Administrator or Board of Adjustment and when in conformance with standards and requirements set forth for similar uses. (D) Conditional Uses: The following uses shall be permitted only upon approval of the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission, following procedures as set forth in section 26-6(A): (1) Public, private and parochial educational institutions which provide instruction for grades kindergarten through grade 12, and public, private or parochial colleges and universities. (2) Public or private golf courses or private country club or other private club operated for benefit of members only and not for gain (but not including a private club which provides a service customarily carried on as a business) . (3) Government or quasi-governmental buildings and offices, fire stations or public utility buildings where outside storage, or repair facilities are not planned. (4) Electric transmission substations. (5) Wind-powered electric generators not in excess of thirty-five (35) feet. (6) Churches, parish houses. (E) Special Uses: upon approval City Council, 26-6(8): The following uses shall be permitted only of the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission and following procedures as set forth in section (1) Bed and breakfast rooms accessory to a single-family dwelling primary use, subject to requirements and standards set forth in section 26-30(M) and section 26- 5, Definitions. (2) Large day care home. (See section 26.5, Definitions.) (3) Governmental buildings, fire stations and public utility buildings, where outside storage or repair facilities are planned. (4) Race tracks, fair grounds, amusement resorts, heliports, radio towers and radio stations. (5) Cemeteries and crematories, but not including funeral homes. (6) Residential group homes for nine (9) or more developmentally disabled persons or elderly persons. (See section 26-30(P) and section 26.5, Definitions.) -3- (7) Residential group homes for children. (See section 26- 30(P) and section 26.5, Definitions.) 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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 4. Supersession Clause. If any provision, requirement or standard established by this Ordinance is found to conflict with similar provisions, requirements or standards found elsewhere in the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, which are in existence as of the date of adoption of this Ordinance, the provisions, requirements and standards herein shall supersede and prevail. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect final publication. 15 days after INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first ready by a vote of 8 to ~ on this 26thday of August , 1991, 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 September 23 ,1991, 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 6 to 1 ,this 23rd day of September 1991. SIGNED by the Mayor on this 24th day of September , 1991. , -~/J __ :;Ij;/ - ~ - __ ',l/tiIIL Wanda Sang, I, /~r :::-.! ~ , CitY"'V!erk ~~ DAN WILDE, MAYOR lst Publication: September 4, 1991 2nd Publication: October 3, 1991 Wheat Ridge Sentinel Effective Date: October 18, 1991 APPROVED AS TO FORM BY CITY ATTORNEY ~ (' ),~ JOHN HAYE$', CITY ATTORNEY Ii , I -6-