Proposed Changes to Planning & Zoning Division’s Regulations Zoning Resolution Land Development Regulation Transportation Design and Construction Manual Storm Drainage Design and Technical Criteria Good Evening PC members, Mr. Chairman The updates cover all of our development regulations: Zoning Resolution Land Development Regulation Transportation Design and Construction Manual Storm Drainage Design and Technical Criteria Today our goals are bring you up to speed with that process, provide an explanation of our process, review all proposed notable changes and discuss the types of changes in the document. seek direction to move toward public hearings for consideration. Mike, Russ and Charlie

Overview Goals: Clarify Modernize Streamline Housekeeping Step 1 of Multi-step process Step 1: Minor updates Step 2: Substantive Changes Step 3: “One Book” Overview Our zoning resolution and Land Development Regulations have been around since 1958 and 1978 respectively They have been updated bit by bit a combined 218 times This update takes a comprehensive look at the regulations in a three step process. Step 1: The step we are on… includes mostly Minor updates Step 2: Substantive Changes – may invlolve create new districts… significant overhaul Step 3: “One Book” – explain… UDO Through this minor update phase staff seeks to Clarify, Modernize, Streamline and clean-up the regulations. There are well over 600 changes proposed to the regulations. The vast majority of these changes do not change the underlying policy or the regulations. Overview Status Public Notice Housekeeping Notable Changes Zoning Resolution LDR SDDTC TDCM Conclusion

Status Benchmarks: Issue Identification Prioritization Internal County Working Groups BCC Briefing 1 Referral 1 Revise Referral 2 BCC/PC/EDC Briefings Final Draft PC & BCC Hearings Status These benchmarks highlight what has taken place to date Highlight that BCC briefing took place 3 weeks ago Collaborative process with agencies, divisions and departments Inclusive referral list – which is on the next slide Revisions to include comments received on referrals Outreach Final draft Hearings Overview Status Public Notice Housekeeping Notable Changes Zoning Resolution LDR SDDTC TDCM Conclusion

Public Process Referrals sent to: All Registered Associations (HOA, POA, etc.) Local Governments (Cities, Towns, Counties) Special Districts (Fire, Water, Recreation, etc.) County Divisions & Departments State and Federal Agencies Utility Companies Regulation Review Committee Regulation Update Notification Group (Citizens and Companies) Developers, Consultants, and Engineers PC, BCC, JCEDC Public Process Our referrals go to a comprehensive list of people who use our regulations. They include…. All Registered Associations (HOA, POA, etc.) Local Governments (Cities, Towns, Counties) Special Districts (Fire, Water, Recreation, etc.) County Divisions & Departments State and Federal Agencies Utility Companies Regulation Review Committee Regulation Update Notification Group (Citizens and Companies) Developers, Consultants, and Engineers PC, BCC, JCEDC Overview Status Public Notice Housekeeping Notable Changes Zoning Resolution LDR SDDTC TDCM Conclusion

Comment and Response Log Over 70 responses received from individuals and review agencies. Many with multiple comments. Response given to each provider Log available displaying comment and response from outside agencies and individuals Comment and Response Log We have tracked comments that we have received through a response log and noted where changes have been make as a result of the comments. This is an excerpt from the comment log that is included in your drop box page.

Outreach: Notice of Hearings: Public Process Notice on Website Happening Now Regulation Update Page HOA/Community Group Meetings Notice of Hearings: Email to Referral Contacts Public Notice – Newspapers Website Public Process In addition to the referrals… And Ill share our outreach plan for the final draft at the end of the presentation. Overview Status Public Notice Housekeeping Notable Changes Zoning Resolution LDR SDDTC TDCM Conclusion

Housekeeping vs Notable Changes A minor revision, often to clarify, modernize or streamline. Notable Change: A proposed change with potential to draw public or agency interest. PC & BCC Briefed on Notable Changes Housekeeping vs Notable Changes You were provided the BCC briefing paper and there are 5 attachments to the briefing package. The first attachment identifies all of the changes considered to be notable changes. These are changes that either have or may draw some interest from the public or agencies that we deal with. I will review each of those individually. The other 4 attachments include the minor changes for each of the different development regulations. These changes are intended to clarify, modernize or streamline. The vast majority of the changes are thought to be minor. We are not trying to dramatically change any policies with these. I’ll provide a few examples of those so that you can see the impact of those changes. Here are some examples of what kind of revisions might be included. Overview Status Public Notice Housekeeping Notable Changes Zoning Resolution LDR SDDTC TDCM Conclusion

Updates since PC Report Jeffco EDC Meeting with Prospect Subcommittee Concern about Special Events Meeting with full Board of Directors June 20, 2018 Support for Notable Changes Neutral for Lot & Building Standards Updates since PC Report Let you know how we propose moving forward….. Continue outreach Reiterate purpose of briefing Ask if PC is comfortable going to hearing Specific sections? Overview Status Public Notice Housekeeping Notable Changes Zoning Resolution LDR SDDTC TDCM Conclusion

Reduce the Number of Special Events Allowed on a Property: Currently allowed up to 30 days per year Allows 4 months of weekend events Entire ‘wedding season’ Avoids rezoning Was proposed to be 8 days per year Allows one month of weekend events Maximum number of events in last five years was 7 - Bandimere Speedway After meeting with JeffcoEDC: Separate residential and non-residential requirements 4 days residential 30 day non-residential NC Notable Changes Zoning Resolution Section 10: Reduce the number of Special Events allowed on a property Address situation from the past Event Center Overview Status Public Notice Housekeeping Notable Changes Zoning Resolution LDR SDDTC TDCM Conclusion

Recommendation FINDINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission find that:  The amendments to the regulations establish clear, concise and comprehensive documents that meet the needs of our community today.  The amendments to the regulations ensure consistency with current County regulations, State statutes and applicable Federal standards.  The amendments are in the best interest of the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of Jefferson County.  And;  Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of Case No. 17-102197AM.  And;  Staff further recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that Planning and Zoning Division staff be given the authority to revise the Regulations (Zoning Resolution, Land Development Regulation, Transportation Design and Construction Manual, and Storm Drainage Design and Technical Criteria) for the limited purposes of formatting the Regulations and correcting any typographical errors and any other non- substantive changes to the Regulations that Staff deems necessary prior to final publication of the Regulations. Recommendation Let you know how we propose moving forward….. Continue outreach Reiterate purpose of briefing Ask if PC is comfortable going to hearing Specific sections? Overview Status Public Notice Housekeeping Notable Changes Zoning Resolution LDR SDDTC TDCM Conclusion

Notable Changes Land Development Regulations Require the entire property to be included within the boundary of the subdivision  Entire property subject to subdivision requirements Notable Changes Land Development Regulations NC Correct Plat Boundary Existing home must be included Section 14: Lot and Tract Standards Land Development Regulations Entire property subject to subdivision requirements Overview          Status           Public Notice Housekeeping Notable Changes Zoning Resolution LDR SDDTC TDCM Conclusion

Allow Multiple Sheds on a Lot: Currently limited to a single shed (200 sf) Many people have multiple sheds ‘Work-around’ is to build 200+ sf structure Proposed: Up to 200 sf total size of sheds No limit on number, only max cumulative size Arvada: 2 sheds up to 200 sf Douglas County: No specific limit Clear Creek: No limit Lakewood: no more than 50% of rear, side and 10% of total lot area Notable Changes Zoning Resolution Section 5: Allow multiple sheds on a lot NC Currently limited to a single shed (200 sf) Up to 200 sf total size of sheds ‘Work-Around’ Overview Status Public Notice Housekeeping Notable Changes Zoning Resolution LDR SDDTC TDCM Conclusion

Free-standing Wind Power on Residential Lots: Currently only in Agricultural Zone districts; cannot exceed 35’ in height Citizen attempted to rezone 5 acre property to allow – was denied BCC wanted a ‘county-wide’ solution Proposed regulation allows on all residential properties - height and location varies depending upon lot size Under ½ acre  height of zone district – back yard only ½ to 2 acres  50 feet – back or side yard 2 to 5 acres  50 feet 5 to 10 acres  75 feet 10+ acres  105 feet HAM Radio towers currently allowed at greater heights (up to 199 feet) Lakewood: 60 feet Boulder: 80 feet Douglas: 120 feet Clear Creek: 135 feet NC Notable Changes Zoning Resolution Section 8: Allow free-standing non-commercial wind turbines on residential property Since we want to be helpful with alternative energy As a result of citizen case - BCC - County wide solution Scaled to size of lot Setback far enough so it falls completely within lot Overview Status Public Notice Housekeeping Notable Changes Zoning Resolution LDR SDDTC TDCM Conclusion