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Proposed Changes to the

Estes Valley Development Code

 

Current proposals for changes to the Estes Valley Development Code (EVDC):
 Click on the underlined text to view proposed changes in their entirety.
Block 12 Amendments—Wildlife Habitat Protection (Draft 2(2)): Proposed changes to §7.8 to reference the Estes Valley Wildlife Habitat Assessment, to provide review standards for land identified as critical wildlife habitat, to require preparation of a wildlife habitat conservation plan for land identified as critical wildlife habitat, and to provide for Planning Commission review of said conservation plan. Proposed change to Appendix A to adopt the Estes Valley Wildlife Habitat Assessment into the appendix.
On October 21, 2008, the Estes Valley Planning Commission will also consider adoption of the Estes Valley Wildlife Habitat Assessment into Appendix Two of the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan.
Links:  ~~Estes Valley Wildlife Habitat Assessment    ~~Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan
 
Scheduled for review as follows:
October 21, 2008 Estes Valley Planning Commission — Continued to November 18, 2008
November 18, 2008 Estes Valley Planning Commission
Date to be determined Estes Park Town Board — First reading
Date to be determined Estes Park Town Board —
Date to be determined Larimer County Commissioners
 

 

Block 12 Amendments—Accessory Dwelling Units: Proposed changes to §5.2.B to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) within all single-family residential zoning districts except
the R-1 district, to allow the lease of one unit, to allow detached units, and to adopt architectural standards for ADUs. Proposed change to §13.3 to redefine the term accessory dwelling unit.
 
Public comment on draft changes:
August 2008 Planning staff met with architects, designers, representatives of homeowners' associations, Board of Realtors, and other stakeholders to provide information and take comments regarding Draft 1
September 16, 2008 Estes Valley Planning Commission — first public hearing for initial review and comment on Draft 2
Formal review of proposed changes:
October 21, 2008 Estes Valley Planning Commission — Continued to November 18, 2008
November 18, 2008 Estes Valley Planning Commission
Date to be determined Estes Park Town Board — First reading
Date to be determined Estes Park Town Board
Date to be determined Larimer County Commissioners
 


Recently approved changes to the Estes Valley Development Code (EVDC):
 
Block 11 Amendments—Appeals: Changes to clarify the filing, timeframes for hearing, and form of appeals.
 Block 11 Amendments—Vacation Homes: Changes to vacation home regulations, including revisions to the definition of accommodation use, guest room, guest quarter, household living, and nightly rental in EVDC Chapter 13, and revisions to distinguish between B&Bs and vacation home uses and the districts in which these uses are permitted. The Vacation Homes portion of proposed Block 11 amendments has been continued to a future date to be determined.
 
Amendments regarding Appeals were reviewed and adopted as follows:
February 19, 2008 Estes Valley Planning Commission — Appeals (continued to March 18, 2008)
March 18, 2008 Estes Valley Planning Commission — Vacation Homes — No deliberation; accepted public comment
April 15, 2008 Estes Valley Planning Commission — continued to May 27, 2008
May 27, 2008 Estes Valley Planning Commission — continued Appeals portion to June 17, 2008 and continued Vacation Homes portion to future date to be determined
June 17, 2008 Estes Valley Planning Commission — recommended approval of Block 11 amendments, Appeals portion only
July 22, 2008 Estes Park Town Board — First reading of Block 11 amendments (Appeals)
August 26, 2008 Estes Park Town Board — Approved Block 11 amendments (Appeals)
September 15, 2008 Larimer County Commissioners — Approved Block 11 amendments (Appeals)
 

Block 10 Amendments, including
§4.3.C.5, Table 4-2, Note [5] and Note [9]: Base Density and Dimensional Standards, Residential Zoning Districts, regarding Note [5]—floor area ratio and lot coverage applicability and Note [9]—required setbacks from interior drives in the RM–Multi-Family Residential zoning district;
§7.11.F, Off-Street Parking and Loading, regarding location of guest parking spaces;
§7.11.O.5, Basins and Drainage Facilities, regarding Larimer County Stormwater Control Manual Applicability;
§10.4.A.2, Lot Dimensions and Configuration, regarding lot width;
§10.5.H.3, Exemptions, regarding exemption for review of two-unit condominium projects;
Appendix D.I.A, Street Design and Construction Standards, regarding the Larimer County Road Standards Manual applicability; and
Appendix D.III.B, Driveway Access—General Standards, regarding driveway design
Amendments were reviewed and adopted as follows:
June 19, 2007 Estes Valley Planning Commission review
July 17, 2007 Estes Valley Planning Commission review
August 21, 2007 Estes Valley Planning Commission review
September 18, 2007 Estes Valley Planning Commission review
October 23, 2007 Estes Park Town Board first reading
November 27, 2007 Estes Park Town Board — Adopted Block 10 Amendments
March 17, 2008 Larimer County Commissioners — Adopted Block 10 Amendments
 

 

If you have questions about the proposed changes or the timeframe for their review, please contact the Community Development Department at bjoseph@estes.org or 970-577-3721.

 

Recently adopted changes to the Estes Valley Development Code:
The most recent changes to the Estes Valley Development Code were adopted in 2008. Block 10 amendments are reflected in the current code. Please refer to the chart above for Block 11 amendments, which are effective but are not yet reflected in the current code.

 

What is the process for adopting revisions to the Development Code?
 Proposed revisions to the Estes Valley Development Code are considered and adopted through a public hearing process that is held before the respective elected boards, the Estes Park Town Board of Trustees and the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners, with each acting independently.

Proposed changes are first heard by the Estes Valley Planning Commission. If the Planning Commission recommends approval of the revisions, they are presented to the Estes Park Town Board of Trustees at the following two monthly Town Board meetings. If the Town Board approves the changes, they are presented to the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners at their meeting a month later.

If the revisions are approved by both the Town Board and Larimer County Commissioners, they are adopted into the Estes Valley Development Code.