Planning for Hazards: Land Use Solutions for Colorado
Model Land Use Codes
The Community Development Office has helped fund the development of several model codes and ordinances over the years through its Colorado Heritage Planning Grant program. The Model Land Use Codes are unified development codes that integrate zoning regulations, subdivision regulations, PUD regulations, sign code, and other land use regulations into one document. The Model Land Use Codes are not intended to prescribe local land use planning efforts but rather as a resource for local governments to use to tailor codes to meet their community's vision, goals, and objectives.
There are two model land use codes, one for municipalities (2002) and one for counties (2008). They are both likely most useful for Colorado's smaller to medium-sized communities. These models are intended to be used as a template rather than an "adopt as-is" code. The model codes are most effective when communities tailor to their community context and needs. We hope these models result in significant time and cost savings for your community. Since these model codes were developed several years ago, please consult your local government attorney to ensure your code changes reflect current statutes and case law.
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- County Model Land Use Code
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Disclaimer: This model code is intended for use as a template to guide the preparation of land use regulations for Colorado counties. The code meets statutory requirements and has been drafted to be consistent with current land use law at the time of writing. (Note: The Art. 9 regulations are out of date due to Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rule changes.) Local governments should consult with their attorney before adopting any provisions of these codes.
New resource from History Colorado: History Colorado Model CLG Preservation Ordinance - Basic
Cover and Special Thanks Art. 8 Affordable Housing Overview and Table of Contents Art. 9 Oil and Gas Regulations Art. 1 General Administration Art. 10 Nonconforming Land Use Art. 2 Land Use Change Permit Art. 11 Signs Art. 3 Zoning Art. 12 Enforcement, Violations, and Penalties Art. 4 Permit App. &, Review Procedures Art. 13 Financial Guarantee Art. 5 Division of Land Art. 14 Areas and Activities of State Interest (1041 regs) Art. 6 Planned Unit Development Art. 15 Junk, Weeds, Unsafe Structures Art. 7 Standards Art. 16 Definitions - Municipal Model Land Use Code
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Disclaimer: This model code is intended for use as a template to guide the preparation of land use regulations for Colorado counties. The code meets statutory requirements and has been drafted to be consistent with current land use law at the time of writing.(Note: The Art. 9 regulations are out of date due to Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rule changes.) Local governments should consult with their attorney before adopting any provisions of these codes.
Art. 1 General Provisions Art. 8 Floodplain Areas Art. 2 Community Design Principles &, Development Standards Art. 9 Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Art. 3 Zoning Art. 10 RV Parks Art. 4 Subdivision Regulations *new resource from History ColoradoArt. 5 Vesting of Property Rights Art. 12 Manufactured Home Parks Art. 6 Enforcement Art. 13 Annexation Art. 7 Sign Regulations Appendix (Workbook)
Sample Land Use Codes
- County Samples