1. 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

2. 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.
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. 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.

6. Outreach: Notice of Hearings: Public Process Notice on Website
Happening Now
Regulation Update Page
HOA/Community Group Meetings
Notice of Hearings:
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.
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7. 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.
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8. 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?
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9. 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
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10. 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 AM.  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?
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11. 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
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12. 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’
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13. 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
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