Planning Resources The Planning and Development Services Department is responsible for enforcing the regulations set forth in the Community Development Code, including Zoning Regulations, Design Regulations and Building Regulations.
When considering development or redevelopment, please refer to the Community Development Code for land use, design and building regulations. Please also refer to the Mountain Village Comprehensive Plan if you are also considering a rezone or density transfer on your property.
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Community Development Code
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Need to pay fees? Log into your OpenGov account to process payments. Before You Apply Before applying for a Planning Application, please refer to the submittal requirements below for you specific project type. These items can be digitally uploaded via the OpenGov Portal .
ALL planning applications require:
See drop-downs below for specific Plan Set requirements for each application type:
Please note that for Class 1 and 2 Design Review , the scope of necessary plans is highly dependent on the nature of the application. However, it should be clear to planning staff what is existing and what you are proposing to change.
Planning & Development Application Submittal Requirements Class 1 Design Review Reroofs Description and specs of new roofing material and any downspouts or gutters Indication of where snow fences, downspouts and gutters will be placed (roof plan) Insignificant Remodels Existing building or structure details (photos, plans, etc.) Drawings of the proposed remodel Scope will vary greatly depending on the complexity of the remodel. Professional architectural drawings may be needed for larger-scale remodels. Please reach out to Town staff if necessary to better understand the submittal requirements based on the scope of your project. New or Modified Lighting on Existing Buildings and Structures Specs and cut sheets for all lighting fixtures (this must include lumen output and color in Kelvin). Clearly indicate placement of new lighting fixtures (location and mounting height). New or Modified Landscaping Landscape plan that includes:
Lot lines and any setbacks or general easements detailing all plans to grade, create hardscaping, and remove/add any trees (with species). A fifteen-foot offset of the roof dripline of the home should be shown so staff can determine whether the plan meets fire mitigation requirements. List and location of all perennials and shrubs to be added (with species). Locations and type of any proposed irrigation. Minor Encroachment Agreements Improvement survey showing all encroachments Class 2 Design Review Building Additions (that do not increase floor area by more than 25%) Development Narrative - A written narrative of the development application that outlines the request. The narrative should include a summary of how the application meets the key requirements of the CDC, such as the applicable criteria for decision.Existing Condition Plan - A stamped, monumented land survey prepared by a Colorado registered land surveyor showing the existing site and surrounding access (driveway or roadway route, utility route, etc.) conditions drawn at a scale of 1” = 10’ to a maximum of 1” = 30’ showing the following information:
Lot Size Existing Lot Lines – Existing platted lot lines need to be shown with distances, bearings, and a basis of bearing. Existing property pins or monuments found and the relationship to the established corner also need to be shown.Existing Topography – Existing topography needs to be shown with two-foot contour intervals, including spot elevations at the edge of asphalt along any roadway or driveway frontage for the intended accessway at 25-foot intervals.Steep Slopes – Any slopes that are 30% or greater shall be mapped with a shaded or hatched pattern.Wetlands, Ponds, Streams, or Drainages (if any) – Wetlands, ponds, streams, and drainages need to be shown. Recent wetland delineation by a qualified consultant must be surveyed and shown on the proposed site plan for United States Army Corps of Engineers approval. If wetlands are located adjacent to the development site, such wetland areas also need to be shown.Easements – Indicated all easements shown on the governing plats and recorded against the property.Utilities – All underground and above-ground utilities and pedestals or transformers need to be shown.Existing Improvements – Any existing site improvements need to be shown, such as buildings (including driplines), drainage systems, trails (if part of the official Town trail system as shown in the Comprehensive Plan), sidewalks, roadways, driveways, light poles, and fences.Fire Mitigation/Forestry Management – A tree survey of all trees with a diameter at breast height of four inches (4”) or greater shall be shown to ensure compliance with the fire mitigation and forestry management requirements.Proposed Development Plan - The following must be submitted:
Site Plan. A site plan showing all proposed development improvements with an engineered scale of 1” = 10’ to a maximum of 1” =30’ showing:
Existing topography, existing utility pedestals, and transformers, proposed grading, wetlands, trees with a dbh of 4” or greater, ponds, streams, drainages, setbacks, and easements. Proposed buildings, with roof driplines clearly shown. Composite utility plan including but not limited to proposed gas and electric meter locations and any new transformer locations. Proposed parking areas and spaces required signage (adaptable parking spaces, loading/unloading area, no parking, etc.), address monuments, sidewalks, lighting, trash/recycling enclosures, amenity areas, patios, decks, and other proposed improvements clearly shown. Proposed landscaping. Project summary that lists project data, including but not limited to lot size, zoning designations on the lot or site, building height, average building height, required parking, and maximum lot coverage. Grading Plan - An access and grading plan prepared by a Colorado registered professional engineer showing how the project can meet the CDC roadway and driveway standards (17.6.6), grading and drainage design requirements (17.5.5 and 17.5.7), and pedestrian connections, as applicable, with existing grading in a dashed line, proposed grading shown with a solid line and spot elevations as needed.Building Elevations and Floor Plans - Architectural plans prepared by a Colorado licensed architect designed in accordance with the applicable regulations of the CDC (Design Regulations, Zoning Regulations, etc.) including but not limited to building elevations and floorplans with a scale of ¼” = 1’ to 1/16” = 1’ for larger scale projects.
More Significant Remodeling Please refer to the list above of requirements for Building Addition
New or Remodeled Nonresidential Buildings or Structures Please refer to the list above of requirements for Building Additions.
Substantial Landscaping and/or Grading Grading Plan - An access and grading plan prepared by a Colorado registered professional engineer showing how the project can meet the CDC roadway and driveway standards (17.6.6), grading and drainage design requirements (17.5.5 and 17.5.7), and pedestrian connections, as applicable, with existing grading in a dashed line, proposed grading shown with a solid line and spot elevations as needed.Landscape Plan that includes:
Lot lines and any setbacks or general easements detailing all plans to grade, create hardscaping, and remove/add any trees (with species). A fifteen-foot offset of the roof dripline of the home should be shown so staff can determine whether the plan meets fire mitigation requirements. List and location of all perennials and shrubs to be added (with species). Locations and type of any proposed irrigation. Class 3 Design Review Class 3 Design Reviews consist of:
New Builds (eg. New Single-Family Homes) Building Additions (that increase floor area by more than 25%) Sketch PUDs Specific Approvals for Roofing in the Village Core Specific Approvals for Materials Public Art Installations GE Encroachments (outside of additional Design Review)
See below for a checklist of submittal requirements for Class 3 Applications.
Class 3 Design Review Submittal Requirements Checklist
Download PDF Minor Revision Minor Revisions are used if you are changing already approved plans for a project prior to or currently under construction and have not yet received a Certificate of Occupancy.
Approved Development Plans - A complete set of the approved development plans, with proposed minor revisions clouded and any engineered plan changes stamped by a Colorado Professional Engineer.Development Narrative - A written narrative of the development application that outlines the request. The narrative should include a summary of how the application meets the key requirements of the CDC, such as the applicable criteria for decision.
Design Review Renewal Approved Development Plans - A complete set of the approved development plans.Development Narrative - A written narrative of the development application that outlines the request. The narrative should include a summary of how the application meets the key requirements of the CDC, such as the applicable criteria for decision.Effective Legal Instruments - A copy of currently effective HOA documents (bylaws, general declaration, etc.), easements, development agreements, or other legal instruments.
Rezoning Density Transfer
Development Narrative - A written narrative of the development application that outlines the request. The narrative should include a summary of how the application meets the key requirements of the CDC, such as the applicable criteria for decision.Existing Condition Plan - A stamped, monumented land survey prepared by a Colorado registered land surveyor showing the existing site and surrounding access (driveway or roadway route, utility route, etc.) conditions drawn at a scale of 1” = 10’ to a maximum of 1” = 30’ showing the following information:
Lot Size Existing Lot Lines - Existing platted lot lines need to be shown with distances, bearings, and a basis of bearing. Existing property pins or monuments found and the relationship to the established corner also need to be shown.Existing Topography - Existing topography needs to be shown with two-foot contour intervals, including spot elevations at the edge of asphalt along any roadway or driveway frontage for the intended accessway at 25-foot intervals.Steep Slopes - Any slopes that are 30% or greater shall be mapped with a shaded or hatched pattern.Wetlands, Ponds, Streams, or Drainages (if any) - Wetlands, ponds, streams, and drainages need to be shown. Recent wetland delineation by a qualified consultant must be surveyed and shown on the proposed site plan for United States Army Corps of Engineers approval. If wetlands are located adjacent to the development site, such wetland areas also need to be shown.Easements - Indicated all easements shown on the governing plats and recorded against the property.Utilities - All underground and above-ground utilities and pedestals or transformers need to be shown.Existing Improvements - Any existing site improvements need to be shown, such as buildings (including driplines), drainage systems, trails (if part of the official Town trail system as shown in the Comprehensive Plan), sidewalks, roadways, driveways, light poles, and fences.Fire Mitigation/Forestry Management - A tree survey of all trees with a diameter at breast height of four inches (4”) or greater shall be shown to ensure compliance with the fire mitigation and forestry management requirements.Proposed Development Plan - The following information shall be submitted for the development application:
Conceptual Site Plan - A conceptual site plan prepared by a qualified consultant (architect, engineer, planner, etc.) in accordance with the applicable regulations of the CDC (Design Regulations, Zoning Regulations, etc.) shall be submitted to show the proposed location of any roads, driveways, buildings, sidewalks, trails, parking areas, amenity areas, plaza areas, or other intended or required development.Conceptual Grading Plan - A conceptual grading plan prepared by a Colorado registered professional engineer showing how the project can meet the CDC roadway and driveway standards, grading and drainage design requirements, and pedestrian connections, as applicable, with proposed grading shown with a solid line and spot elevations as needed.Conceptual Building Elevations and Floorplans - Conceptual architectural plans prepared by a Colorado licensed architect designed in accordance with the applicable regulations of the CDC (Design Regulations, Zoning Regulations, etc.) including but not limited to building elevations and floorplans with a scale of ¼” = 1’ to 1/16” = 1’ for larger scale projects.Computer Massing Model - A computer massing model with interactive viewing capability (360-degree rotation, fly-by, etc.) showing the proposed buildings and surrounding development to scale so the land uses and the visual impacts of the project can be evaluated pursuant to the CDC Comprehensive Plan project standards.Conceptual Landscaping Plan - A conceptual landscaping plan in accordance with the Landscaping Regulations shall be designed and prepared by an American Society of Landscape Architecture certified designer or a landscape professional with experience in creating and planting landscape plans in montane and subalpine life zones.Conceptual Infrastructure Plan - The rezoning development shall include sufficient infrastructure designed by a Colorado registered professional engineer, including but not limited to vehicular and pedestrian access, mass transit connections, parking, traffic circulation, fire access, water, sewer, and other utilities.
Conceptual Utility Plan - A conceptual, composite utility plan showing the intended routes for providing water, sewer, electric, cable, and telecommunications.Water and Fireflow - For rezonings that require the extension of the Town’s water system to serve additional lots for development, water supply, and fire flow information shall be provided in accordance with the Fire Code.Evidence of Adequate Water, Sewage Disposal and Utilities - The applicant shall consult with the director of the Public Works Department, San Miguel Power Association, and Source Gas prior to the submission of a development application to include statements from such agencies in the application on the availability of utilities to serve the intended development.Conceptual Access Plan - A conceptual access plan providing access to and from the site of the rezoning shall be provided, including any needed infrastructure improvements as may be required by the Subdivision Regulations and the Road and Driveway Standards.Geotechnical Report - A geotechnical report prepared by a Colorado registered professional engineer or geologist shall be provided for all sites that have never been platted and zoned for development, such as a lot that is zoned for open space that is now intended for development as envisioned in the Mountain Village Comprehensive Plan.Proposed Plat - A draft of the proposed subdivision plat that includes all required plat elements pursuant to the Subdivision Regulations, such as proposed lot lines, easements, rights-of-way, subdivision name, road names, scale (minimum scale is 1” = 20‘), north arrow, proposed lot numbering, proposed lot size, title block, and legend.Practicable Alternatives Analysis - For development proposing disturbance to wetlands, the general easement, or slopes greater than 30%, the Town may require an applicant to prepare a practicable alternatives analysis to demonstrate why it is not practicable to avoid such areas.Public Improvements Cost Spreadsheet - The developer shall submit a spreadsheet breaking down the cost of the construction of any public facilities or improvements that are necessary for the development, with such spreadsheet providing the line-item total cost, unit cost and unit type (EG. Lineal feet, cubic yards, sq. ft.)Proof of Adequate Density - For rezonings and density transfers that are increasing the free-market density on a site or lot, the owner shall be required to submit evidence of ownership of the density being transferred, with a density bank certificate for density from the density bank. Density may also be concurrently transferred from another lot in the Town provided such a lot is a part of the overall rezoning application as provided for in the CDC.
Conceptual Work Session
Proof of Ownership - Current title reportDevelopment Narrative - A written narrative of the development application that outlines the request. The narrative should include a summary of how the application meets the key requirements of the CDC, such as the applicable criteria for decision.Existing Condition Plan - A stamped, monumented land survey prepared by a Colorado registered land surveyor showing the existing site and surrounding access (driveway or roadway route, utility route, etc.) conditions drawn at a scale of 1” = 10’ to a maximum of 1” = 30’ showing the following information:
Lot Size Existing Lot Lines – Existing platted lot lines need to be shown with distances, bearings, and a basis of bearing. Existing property pins or monuments found and the relationship to the established corner also need to be shown.Existing Topography – Existing topography needs to be shown with two-foot contour intervals, including spot elevations at the edge of asphalt along any roadway or driveway frontage for the intended accessway at 25-foot intervals.Steep Slopes – Any slopes that are 30% or greater shall be mapped with a shaded or hatched pattern.Wetlands, Ponds, Streams, or Drainages (if any) – Wetlands, ponds, streams, and drainages need to be shown. Recent wetland delineation by a qualified consultant must be surveyed and shown on the proposed site plan for United States Army Corps of Engineers approval. If wetlands are located adjacent to the development site, such wetland areas also need to be shown.Easements – Indicated all easements shown on the governing plats and recorded against the property.Utilities – All underground and above-ground utilities and pedestals or transformers need to be shown.Existing Improvements – Any existing site improvements need to be shown, such as buildings (including driplines), drainage systems, trails (if part of the official Town trail system as shown in the Comprehensive Plan), sidewalks, roadways, driveways, light poles, and fences.Fire Mitigation/Forestry Management – A tree survey of all trees with a diameter at breast height of four inches (4”) or greater shall be shown to ensure compliance with the fire mitigation and forestry management requirements.Proposed Development Plan – The following information shall be submitted for the conceptual work session:
Conceptual Site Plan – A conceptual site plan prepared by a qualified consultant (architect, engineer, planner, etc.) in accordance with the applicable regulations of the CDC (unless a variation is requested pursuant to the PUD Regulations) shall be submitted to show the proposed location of any roads, driveways, buildings, sidewalks, trails, parking areas, amenity areas, plaza areas, or other intended or required development.Conceptual Grading Plan – A conceptual grading plan prepared by a qualified consultant showing how the project can meet the CDC roadway and driveway standards, grading and drainage design requirements, and pedestrian connections, as applicable, with proposed grading shown with a solid line and spot elevations as needed.Conceptual Building Elevation and Floorplans – Conceptual architectural plans prepared by a qualified consultant designed in accordance with the applicable regulations of the CDC (unless a variation is requested pursuant to the PUD Regulations) including but not limited to building elevations and floorplans with a scale of ¼” = 1’ to 1/16” = 1’ for larger scale projects.Conceptual Landscaping Plan – A conceptual landscaping plan in accordance with the Landscaping Regulations shall be designed and prepared by a qualified consultant with experience in creating and planting landscape plans in montane and subalpine life zones.Practicable Alternatives Analysis – For development proposing disturbance to wetlands, the general easement, or slopes greater than 30%, the Town may require an applicant to prepare a practicable alternatives analysis to demonstrate why it is not practicable to avoid such areas.
Conditional Use Permit
Proof of Ownership - Current title reportDevelopment Narrative - A written narrative of the development application that outlines the request. The narrative should include a summary of how the application meets the key requirements of the CDC, such as the applicable criteria for decision.Existing Condition Plan - A stamped, monumented land survey prepared by a Colorado registered land surveyor showing the existing site and surrounding access (driveway or roadway route, utility route, etc.) conditions drawn at a scale of 1” = 10’ to a maximum of 1” = 30’ showing the following information:
Lot Size Existing Lot Lines – Existing platted lot lines need to be shown with distances, bearings, and a basis of bearing. Existing property pins or monuments found and the relationship to the established corner also need to be shown.Existing Topography – Existing topography needs to be shown with two-foot contour intervals, including spot elevations at the edge of asphalt along any roadway or driveway frontage for the intended accessway at 25-foot intervals.Steep Slopes – Any slopes that are 30% or greater shall be mapped with a shaded or hatched pattern.Wetlands, Ponds, Streams, or Drainages (if any) – Wetlands, ponds, streams, and drainages need to be shown. Recent wetland delineation by a qualified consultant must be surveyed and shown on the proposed site plan for United States Army Corps of Engineers approval. If wetlands are located adjacent to the development site, such wetland areas also need to be shown.Easements – Indicated all easements shown on the governing plats and recorded against the property.Utilities – All underground and above-ground utilities and pedestals or transformers need to be shown.Existing Improvements – Any existing site improvements need to be shown, such as buildings (including driplines), drainage systems, trails (if part of the official Town trail system as shown in the Comprehensive Plan), sidewalks, roadways, driveways, light poles, and fences.Fire Mitigation/Forestry Management – A tree survey of all trees with a diameter at breast height of four inches (4”) or greater shall be shown to ensure compliance with the fire mitigation and forestry management requirements.Proposed Development Plan – The following information shall be submitted for the conceptual work session:
Conceptual Site Plan – A conceptual site plan prepared by a qualified consultant (architect, engineer, planner, etc.) in accordance with the applicable regulations of the CDC (unless a variation is requested pursuant to the PUD Regulations) shall be submitted to show the proposed location of any roads, driveways, buildings, sidewalks, trails, parking areas, amenity areas, plaza areas, or other intended or required development.Conceptual Grading Plan – A conceptual grading plan prepared by a qualified consultant showing how the project can meet the CDC roadway and driveway standards, grading and drainage design requirements, and pedestrian connections, as applicable, with proposed grading shown with a solid line and spot elevations as needed.Conceptual Building Elevation and Floorplans – Conceptual architectural plans prepared by a qualified consultant designed in accordance with the applicable regulations of the CDC (unless a variation is requested pursuant to the PUD Regulations) including but not limited to building elevations and floorplans with a scale of ¼” = 1’ to 1/16” = 1’ for larger scale projects.Conceptual Landscaping Plan – A conceptual landscaping plan in accordance with the Landscaping Regulations shall be designed and prepared by a qualified consultant with experience in creating and planting landscape plans in montane and subalpine life zones.Engineered Infrastructure Plan - The development proposed for the subdivision shall include sufficient infrastructure designed by a Colorado registered professional engineer, including but not limited to vehicular and pedestrian access, mass transit connections, parking, traffic circulation, fire access, water, sewer, and other utilities.
Utility Plan - A composite utility plan showing the intended routes for providing water, sewer, electric, cable, and telecommunications.Water and Fireflow - For subdivisions that require the extension of the Town’s water system to serve additional lots for development, water supply, and fire flow information shall be provided in accordance with the Fire Code.Evidence of Adequate Water, Sewage Disposal and Utilities - The applicant shall consult with the director of the Public Works Department, San Miguel Power Association, and Source Gas prior to the submission of a development application to include statements from such agencies in the application on the availability of utilities to serve the intended subdivision.Access Plan - An access plan providing access to and from the site of the subdivision shall be provided, including any needed infrastructure improvements as may be required by the Subdivision Regulations and the Road and Driveway Standards.Geotechnical Report - A geotechnical report prepared by a Colorado registered professional engineer or geologist shall be provided for all sites that have never been platted and zoned for development, such as a lot that is zoned for open space that is now intended for development as envisioned in the Mountain Village Comprehensive Plan.Proposed Legal Instruments - A draft of any proposed or needed HOA documents (bylaws, general declaration, etc.), easements, development agreements, or other legal instruments.Practicable Alternatives Analysis – For development proposing disturbance to wetlands, the general easement, or slopes greater than 30%, the Town may require an applicant to prepare a practicable alternatives analysis to demonstrate why it is not practicable to avoid such areas.Public Improvements Cost Spreadsheet - The developer shall submit a spreadsheet breaking down the cost of the construction of any public facilities or improvements that are necessary for the development, with such spreadsheet providing the line-item total cost, unit cost and unit type (EG. Lineal feet, cubic yards, sq. ft.)
Rezoning Density Transfer Proof of Ownership - Current title reportDevelopment Narrative - A written narrative of the development application that outlines the request. The narrative should include a summary of how the application meets the key requirements of the CDC, such as the applicable criteria for decision.Existing Condition Plan - A stamped, monumented land survey prepared by a Colorado registered land surveyor showing the existing site and surrounding access (driveway or roadway route, utility route, etc.) conditions drawn at a scale of 1” = 10’ to a maximum of 1” = 30’ showing the following information:
Lot Size Existing Lot Lines - Existing platted lot lines need to be shown with distances, bearings, and a basis of bearing. Existing property pins or monuments found and the relationship to the established corner also need to be shown.Existing Topography - Existing topography needs to be shown with two-foot contour intervals, including spot elevations at the edge of asphalt along any roadway or driveway frontage for the intended accessway at 25-foot intervals.Steep Slopes - Any slopes that are 30% or greater shall be mapped with a shaded or hatched pattern.Wetlands, Ponds, Streams, or Drainages (if any) - Wetlands, ponds, streams, and drainages need to be shown. Recent wetland delineation by a qualified consultant must be surveyed and shown on the proposed site plan for United States Army Corps of Engineers approval. If wetlands are located adjacent to the development site, such wetland areas also need to be shown.Easements - Indicated all easements shown on the governing plats and recorded against the property.Utilities - All underground and above-ground utilities and pedestals or transformers need to be shown.Existing Improvements - Any existing site improvements need to be shown, such as buildings (including driplines), drainage systems, trails (if part of the official Town trail system as shown in the Comprehensive Plan), sidewalks, roadways, driveways, light poles, and fences.Fire Mitigation/Forestry Management - A tree survey of all trees with a diameter at breast height of four inches (4”) or greater shall be shown to ensure compliance with the fire mitigation and forestry management requirements.Proposed Development Plan - The following information shall be submitted for the development application:
Conceptual Site Plan - A conceptual site plan prepared by a qualified consultant (architect, engineer, planner, etc.) in accordance with the applicable regulations of the CDC (Design Regulations, Zoning Regulations, etc.) shall be submitted to show the proposed location of any roads, driveways, buildings, sidewalks, trails, parking areas, amenity areas, plaza areas, or other intended or required development.Conceptual Grading Plan - A conceptual grading plan prepared by a Colorado registered professional engineer showing how the project can meet the CDC roadway and driveway standards, grading and drainage design requirements, and pedestrian connections, as applicable, with proposed grading shown with a solid line and spot elevations as needed.Conceptual Building Elevations and Floorplans - Conceptual architectural plans prepared by a Colorado licensed architect designed in accordance with the applicable regulations of the CDC (Design Regulations, Zoning Regulations, etc.) including but not limited to building elevations and floorplans with a scale of ¼” = 1’ to 1/16” = 1’ for larger scale projects.Computer Massing Model - A computer massing model with interactive viewing capability (360-degree rotation, fly-by, etc.) showing the proposed buildings and surrounding development to scale so the land uses and the visual impacts of the project can be evaluated pursuant to the CDC Comprehensive Plan project standards.Conceptual Landscaping Plan - A conceptual landscaping plan in accordance with the Landscaping Regulations shall be designed and prepared by an American Society of Landscape Architecture certified designer or a landscape professional with experience in creating and planting landscape plans in montane and subalpine life zones.Conceptual Infrastructure Plan - The rezoning development shall include sufficient infrastructure designed by a Colorado registered professional engineer, including but not limited to vehicular and pedestrian access, mass transit connections, parking, traffic circulation, fire access, water, sewer, and other utilities.
Conceptual Utility Plan - A conceptual, composite utility plan showing the intended routes for providing water, sewer, electric, cable, and telecommunications.Water and Fireflow - For rezonings that require the extension of the Town’s water system to serve additional lots for development, water supply, and fire flow information shall be provided in accordance with the Fire Code.Evidence of Adequate Water, Sewage Disposal and Utilities - The applicant shall consult with the director of the Public Works Department, San Miguel Power Association, and Source Gas prior to the submission of a development application to include statements from such agencies in the application on the availability of utilities to serve the intended development.Conceptual Access Plan - A conceptual access plan providing access to and from the site of the rezoning shall be provided, including any needed infrastructure improvements as may be required by the Subdivision Regulations and the Road and Driveway Standards.Geotechnical Report - A geotechnical report prepared by a Colorado registered professional engineer or geologist shall be provided for all sites that have never been platted and zoned for development, such as a lot that is zoned for open space that is now intended for development as envisioned in the Mountain Village Comprehensive Plan.Proposed Plat - A draft of the proposed subdivision plat that includes all required plat elements pursuant to the Subdivision Regulations, such as proposed lot lines, easements, rights-of-way, subdivision name, road names, scale (minimum scale is 1” = 20‘), north arrow, proposed lot numbering, proposed lot size, title block, and legend.Practicable Alternatives Analysis - For development proposing disturbance to wetlands, the general easement, or slopes greater than 30%, the Town may require an applicant to prepare a practicable alternatives analysis to demonstrate why it is not practicable to avoid such areas.Public Improvements Cost Spreadsheet - The developer shall submit a spreadsheet breaking down the cost of the construction of any public facilities or improvements that are necessary for the development, with such spreadsheet providing the line-item total cost, unit cost and unit type (EG. Lineal feet, cubic yards, sq. ft.)Proof of Adequate Density - For rezonings and density transfers that are increasing the free-market density on a site or lot, the owner shall be required to submit evidence of ownership of the density being transferred, with a density bank certificate for density from the density bank. Density may also be concurrently transferred from another lot in the Town provided such a lot is a part of the overall rezoning application as provided for in the CDC.Variance Process Proof of Ownership - Current title reportDevelopment Narrative - A written narrative of the development application that outlines the request. The narrative should include a summary of how the application meets the key requirements of the CDC, such as the applicable criteria for decision.Existing Condition Plan - A stamped, monumented land survey prepared by a Colorado registered land surveyor showing the existing site and surrounding access (driveway or roadway route, utility route, etc.) conditions drawn at a scale of 1” = 10’ to a maximum of 1” = 30’ showing the following information:
Lot Size Existing Lot Lines - Existing platted lot lines need to be shown with distances, bearings, and a basis of bearing. Existing property pins or monuments found and the relationship to the established corner also need to be shown.Existing Topography - Existing topography needs to be shown with two-foot contour intervals, including spot elevations at the edge of asphalt along any roadway or driveway frontage for the intended accessway at 25-foot intervals.Steep Slopes - Any slopes that are 30% or greater shall be mapped with a shaded or hatched pattern.Wetlands, Ponds, Streams, or Drainages (if any) - Wetlands, ponds, streams, and drainages need to be shown. Recent wetland delineation by a qualified consultant must be surveyed and shown on the proposed site plan for United States Army Corps of Engineers approval. If wetlands are located adjacent to the development site, such wetland areas also need to be shown.Easements - Indicated all easements shown on the governing plats and recorded against the property.Utilities - All underground and above-ground utilities and pedestals or transformers need to be shown.Existing Improvements - Any existing site improvements need to be shown, such as buildings (including driplines), drainage systems, trails (if part of the official Town trail system as shown in the Comprehensive Plan), sidewalks, roadways, driveways, light poles, and fences.Fire Mitigation/Forestry Management - A tree survey of all trees with a diameter at breast height of four inches (4”) or greater shall be shown to ensure compliance with the fire mitigation and forestry management requirements.Proposed Development Plan - The following must be submitted:
Site Plan. A site plan showing all proposed development improvements with an engineered scale of 1” = 10’ to a maximum of 1” =30’ showing:
Existing topography, existing utility pedestals, and transformers, proposed grading, wetlands, trees with a dbh of 4” or greater, ponds, streams, drainages, setbacks, and easements. Proposed buildings, with roof driplines clearly shown. Composite utility plan including but not limited to proposed gas and electric meter locations and any new transformer locations. Proposed parking areas and spaces required signage (adaptable parking spaces, loading/unloading area, no parking, etc.), address monuments, sidewalks, lighting, trash/recycling enclosures, amenity areas, patios, decks, and other proposed improvements clearly shown. Proposed landscaping. Project summary that lists project data, including but not limited to lot size, zoning designations on the lot or site, building height, average building height, required parking, and maximum lot coverage. Grading Plan - An access and grading plan prepared by a Colorado registered professional engineer showing how the project can meet the CDC roadway and driveway standards (17.6.6), grading and drainage design requirements (17.5.5 and 17.5.7), and pedestrian connections, as applicable, with existing grading in a dashed line, proposed grading shown with a solid line and spot elevations as needed.Building Elevations and Floor Plans - Architectural plans prepared by a Colorado licensed architect designed in accordance with the applicable regulations of the CDC (Design Regulations, Zoning Regulations, etc.) including but not limited to building elevations and floorplans with a scale of ¼” = 1’ to 1/16” = 1’ for larger scale projects.Development Agreement with Financial Security Development Agreements are used for bonding for incomplete landscaping and/or insignificant hardscaping, and require:
Landscaping Estimate from landscaping company Approved landscape plan Subdivisions (Minor, Major and Staff) Staff Subdivisions Proof of Ownership - Current title reportProposed Plat - A draft of the proposed or amended condominium map or townhouse plat, or correction plat that includes all required plat elements pursuant to the Subdivision Regulations, such as proposed lot lines, easements, rights-of-way, subdivision name, road names, scale (minimum scale is 1” = 20‘), north arrow, proposed lot numbering, proposed lot size, title block and legend.Proposed Legal Instruments - A draft of proposed or needed HOA documents (bylaws, general declaration, etc.), easements, development agreements, or other legal instruments.Minor & Major Subdivisions Both Minor and Major Subdivisions require:
Proof of Ownership - Current title reportDevelopment Narrative - A written narrative of the development application that outlines the request. The narrative should include a summary of how the application meets the key requirements of the CDC, such as the applicable criteria for decision.Existing Condition Plan - A stamped, monumented land survey prepared by a Colorado registered land surveyor showing the existing site and surrounding access (driveway or roadway route, utility route, etc.) conditions drawn at a scale of 1” = 10’ to a maximum of 1” = 30’ showing the following information:
Lot Size Existing Lot Lines - Existing platted lot lines need to be shown with distances, bearings, and a basis of bearing. Existing property pins or monuments found and the relationship to the established corner also need to be shown.Existing Topography - Existing topography needs to be shown with two-foot contour intervals, including spot elevations at the edge of asphalt along any roadway or driveway frontage for the intended accessway at 25-foot intervals.Steep Slopes - Any slopes that are 30% or greater shall be mapped with a shaded or hatched pattern.Wetlands, Ponds, Streams, or Drainages (if any) - Wetlands, ponds, streams, and drainages need to be shown. Recent wetland delineation by a qualified consultant must be surveyed and shown on the proposed site plan for United States Army Corps of Engineers approval. If wetlands are located adjacent to the development site, such wetland areas also need to be shown.Easements - Indicated all easements shown on the governing plats and recorded against the property.Utilities - All underground and above-ground utilities and pedestals or transformers need to be shown.Existing Improvements - Any existing site improvements need to be shown, such as buildings (including driplines), drainage systems, trails (if part of the official Town trail system as shown in the Comprehensive Plan), sidewalks, roadways, driveways, light poles, and fences.Fire Mitigation/Forestry Management - A tree survey of all trees with a diameter at breast height of four inches (4”) or greater shall be shown to ensure compliance with the fire mitigation and forestry management requirements.Proposed Development Plan - For subdivisions where there are some questions on whether vehicular access can be provided to a subdivision, a proposed development plan showing the following information needs to be submitted:
Grading Plan - An access and grading plan prepared by a Colorado registered professional engineer showing how the project can meet the CDC roadway and driveway standards, grading and drainage design requirements, and pedestrian connections, as applicable, with proposed grading shown with a solid line and spot elevations as needed. Traffic control and safety devices required to be provided by the Subdivision Regulations shall be described and locations depicted.Conceptual Building Elevations and Floorplans - Conceptual architectural plans prepared by a Colorado licensed architect designed in accordance with the applicable regulations of the CDC (Design Regulations, Zoning Regulations, etc.) including but not limited to building elevations and floorplans with a scale of ¼” = 1’ to 1/16” = 1’ for larger scale projects. This requirement may be waived by the Planning Division for single-family development.Computer Massing Model - A computer massing model with interactive viewing capability (360-degree rotation, fly-by, etc.) showing the proposed buildings and surrounding development to scale so the land uses and the visual impacts of the project can be evaluated pursuant to the CDC Comprehensive Plan project standards. This requirement may be waived by the Planning Division for single-family development.Conceptual Landscaping Plan - A conceptual landscaping plan in accordance with the Landscaping Regulations shall be designed and prepared by an American Society of Landscape Architecture certified designer or a landscape professional with experience in creating and planting landscape plans in montane and subalpine life zones.Engineered Infrastructure Plan - The development proposed for the subdivision shall include sufficient infrastructure designed by a Colorado registered professional engineer, including but not limited to vehicular and pedestrian access, mass transit connections, parking, traffic circulation, fire access, water, sewer, and other utilities.
Utility Plan - A composite utility plan showing the intended routes for providing water, sewer, electric, cable, and telecommunications.Water and Fireflow - For subdivisions that require the extension of the Town’s water system to serve additional lots for development, water supply, and fire flow information shall be provided in accordance with the Fire Code.Evidence of Adequate Water, Sewage Disposal and Utilities - The applicant shall consult with the director of the Public Works Department, San Miguel Power Association, and Source Gas prior to the submission of a development application to include statements from such agencies in the application on the availability of utilities to serve the intended subdivision.Access Plan - An access plan providing access to and from the site of the subdivision shall be provided, including any needed infrastructure improvements as may be required by the Subdivision Regulations and the Road and Driveway Standards.Proposed Plat - A draft of the proposed subdivision plat that includes all required plat elements pursuant to the Subdivision Regulations, such as proposed lot lines, easements, rights-of-way, subdivision name, road names, scale (minimum scale is 1” = 20‘), north arrow, proposed lot numbering, proposed lot size, title block, and legend.Proposed Legal Instruments - A draft of any proposed or needed HOA documents (bylaws, general declaration, etc.), easements, development agreements or other legal instruments.Practicable Alternatives Analysis - For development proposing disturbance to wetlands, the general easement, or slopes greater than 30%, the Town may require an applicant to prepare a practicable alternatives analysis to demonstrate why it is not practicable to avoid such areas.Public Improvements Cost Spreadsheet - The developer shall submit a spreadsheet breaking down the cost of the construction of any public facilities or improvements that are necessary for the development, with such spreadsheet providing the line-item total cost, unit cost and unit type (EG. Lineal feet, cubic yards, sq. ft.)
Major Subdivisions Major Subdivisions require everything outlined above under "Minor & Major Subdivisions", and :
Geotechnical Report - A geotechnical report prepared by a Colorado-registered professional engineer or geologist shall be provided for all lots that have never been platted and zoned for development, such as a lot that is zoned for open space that is now intended for development as envisioned in the Mountain Village Comprehensive Plan.
SPUDs (Conceptual and Final) Conceptual SPUDs & Final SPUDs Both Conceptual and Final SPUDs require:
Proof of Ownership - Current title reportDevelopment Narrative - A written narrative of the development application that outlines the request. The narrative should include a summary of how the application meets the key requirements of the CDC, such as the applicable criteria for decision.Existing Condition Plan - A stamped, monumented land survey prepared by a Colorado registered land surveyor showing the existing site and surrounding access (driveway or roadway route, utility route, etc.) conditions drawn at a scale of 1” = 10’ to a maximum of 1” = 30’ showing the following information:
Lot Size Existing Lot Lines - Existing platted lot lines need to be shown with distances, bearings, and a basis of bearing. Existing property pins or monuments found and the relationship to the established corner also need to be shown.Existing Topography - Existing topography needs to be shown with two-foot contour intervals, including spot elevations at the edge of asphalt along any roadway or driveway frontage for the intended accessway at 25-foot intervals.Steep Slopes - Any slopes that are 30% or greater shall be mapped with a shaded or hatched pattern.Wetlands, Ponds, Streams, or Drainages (if any) - Wetlands, ponds, streams, and drainages need to be shown. Recent wetland delineation by a qualified consultant must be surveyed and shown on the proposed site plan for United States Army Corps of Engineers approval. If wetlands are located adjacent to the development site, such wetland areas also need to be shown.Easements - Indicated all easements shown on the governing plats and recorded against the property.Utilities - All underground and above-ground utilities and pedestals or transformers need to be shown.Existing Improvements - Any existing site improvements need to be shown, such as buildings (including driplines), drainage systems, trails (if part of the official Town trail system as shown in the Comprehensive Plan), sidewalks, roadways, driveways, light poles, and fences.Fire Mitigation/Forestry Management - A tree survey of all trees with a diameter at breast height of four inches (4”) or greater shall be shown to ensure compliance with the fire mitigation and forestry management requirements.Geotechnical Report - A geotechnical report prepared by a Colorado-registered professional engineer or geologist shall be provided for all lots that have never been platted and zoned for development, such as a lot that is zoned for open space that is now intended for development as envisioned in the Mountain Village Comprehensive Plan.Proposed Plat - A draft of the proposed subdivision plat that includes all required plat elements pursuant to the Subdivision Regulations, such as proposed lot lines, easements, rights-of-way, subdivision name, road names, scale (minimum scale is 1” = 20‘), north arrow, proposed lot numbering, proposed lot size, title block, and legend.
Conceptual SPUDs Conceptual SPUDs require everything outlined above under "Conceptual SPUDs & Final SPUDs", and :
Proposed Development Plan - The following information shall be submitted for the development application:
Conceptual Site Plan - A conceptual site plan prepared by a qualified consultant (architect, engineer, planner, etc.) in accordance with the applicable regulations of the CDC (unless a variation is requested pursuant to the PUD Regulations) shall be submitted to show the proposed location of any roads, driveways, buildings, sidewalks, trails, parking areas, amenity areas, plaza areas, or other intended or required development.Conceptual Building Elevations and Floorplans - Conceptual architectural plans prepared by a Colorado licensed architect designed in accordance with the applicable regulations of the CDC (unless a variation is requested pursuant to the PUD Regulations) including but not limited to building elevations and floorplans with a scale of ¼” = 1’ to 1/16” = 1’ for larger scale projects.Computer Massing Model - A computer massing model with interactive viewing capability (360-degree rotation, fly-by, etc.) showing the proposed buildings and surrounding development to scale so the land uses and the visual impacts of the project can be evaluated pursuant to the CDC Comprehensive Plan project standards. This requirement may be waived by the Planning Division for single-family development.Conceptual Landscaping Plan - A conceptual landscaping plan in accordance with the Landscaping Regulations shall be designed and prepared by an American Society of Landscape Architecture certified designer or a landscape professional with experience in creating and planting landscape plans in montane and subalpine life zones.Conceptual Infrastructure Plan - The rezoning development shall include sufficient infrastructure designed by a Colorado registered professional engineer, including but not limited to vehicular and pedestrian access, mass transit connections, parking, traffic circulation, fire access, water, sewer, and other utilities.
Conceptual Utility Plan - A conceptual, composite utility plan showing the intended routes for providing water, sewer, electric, cable, and telecommunications.Water and Fireflow - For rezonings that require the extension of the Town’s water system to serve additional lots for development, water supply, and fire flow information shall be provided in accordance with the Fire Code.Evidence of Adequate Water, Sewage Disposal and Utilities - The applicant shall consult with the director of the Public Works Department, San Miguel Power Association, and Source Gas prior to the submission of a development application to include statements from such agencies in the application on the availability of utilities to serve the intended development.Conceptual Access Plan - A conceptual access plan providing access to and from the site of the rezoning shall be provided, including any needed infrastructure improvements as may be required by the Subdivision Regulations and the Road and Driveway Standards.Practicable Alternatives Analysis - For development proposing disturbance to wetlands, the general easement, or slopes greater than 30%, the Town may require an applicant to prepare a practicable alternatives analysis to demonstrate why it is not practicable to avoid such areas.Proposed PUD Development Agreement - A proposed PUD development agreement setting forth, at a minimum, the proposed permitted uses, density, maximum building height and massing, zoning designations, CDC and Design Regulations variations, PUD community benefits, rezonings, density transfers, subdivisions, requirements for the construction of any public improvements and facilities, timetable, and schedule of development, phasing requirements and conditions, any proposed conditions of approval, and a statement establishing a vested property right.
Final SPUDs Final SPUDs require everything outlined under "Conceptual SPUDs & Final SPUDs" above, and :
Development Agreement and Other Required Legal Instruments - The development application shall be accompanied by a proposed development agreement and other legal instruments required by the Town for consideration by the Town Council. The MPUD development agreement shall include:
Proposed, permitted, and accessory uses; Density and zoning designations for each included parcel; Required hotbed mix (if any per the Comprehensive Plan); Maximum and average building heights; Floor area; Permitted variations to the CDC; Massing as reflected in associated design review plans; Project phasing; and A list of community benefits for the entire MPUD shall be made a part of the development agreement, which specifies which dedications, conditions, etc. are to be made in connection with each parcel or phase of the project when brought in for the final MPUD approval. The development agreement must specify the individual trigger for the required conveyance or payment of the listed community benefit. Proof of Adequate Density - For PUDs that are increasing the free-market density on a site or lot, the owner shall be required to submit evidence of ownership of the density being transferred, with a density bank certificate for density from the density bank. Density may also be concurrently transferred from another lot in the Town provided such lot is a part of the overall rezoning application as provided for in the CDC.
MPUDs (Outline, Final) Outline & Final MPUDs Both Outline and Final MPUDs require:
Proof of Ownership - Current title reportDevelopment Narrative - A written narrative of the development application that outlines the request. The narrative should include a summary of how the application meets the key requirements of the CDC, such as the applicable criteria for decision.Outline MPUDs Outline MPUDs require everything outlined above under "Outline & Final MPUDs", and :
Existing Condition Plan - A stamped, monumented land survey prepared by a Colorado registered land surveyor showing the existing site and surrounding access (driveway or roadway route, utility route, etc.) conditions drawn at a scale of 1” = 10’ to a maximum of 1” = 30’ showing the following information:
Lot Size Existing Lot Lines - Existing platted lot lines need to be shown with distances, bearings, and a basis of bearing. Existing property pins or monuments found and the relationship to the established corner also need to be shown.Existing Topography - Existing topography needs to be shown with two-foot contour intervals, including spot elevations at the edge of asphalt along any roadway or driveway frontage for the intended accessway at 25-foot intervals.Steep Slopes - Any slopes that are 30% or greater shall be mapped with a shaded or hatched pattern.Wetlands, Ponds, Streams, or Drainages (if any) - Wetlands, ponds, streams, and drainages need to be shown. Recent wetland delineation by a qualified consultant must be surveyed and shown on the proposed site plan for United States Army Corps of Engineers approval. If wetlands are located adjacent to the development site, such wetland areas also need to be shown.Easements - Indicated all easements shown on the governing plats and recorded against the property.Utilities - All underground and above-ground utilities and pedestals or transformers need to be shown.Existing Improvements - Any existing site improvements need to be shown, such as buildings (including driplines), drainage systems, trails (if part of the official Town trail system as shown in the Comprehensive Plan), sidewalks, roadways, driveways, light poles, and fences.Fire Mitigation/Forestry Management - A tree survey of all trees with a diameter at breast height of four inches (4”) or greater shall be shown to ensure compliance with the fire mitigation and forestry management requirements.Proposed Development Plan - The following information shall be submitted for the development application:
Conceptual Site Plan - A conceptual site plan prepared by a qualified consultant (architect, engineer, planner, etc.) in accordance with the applicable regulations of the CDC (unless a variation is requested pursuant to the PUD Regulations) shall be submitted to show the proposed location of any roads, driveways, buildings, sidewalks, trails, parking areas, amenity areas, plaza areas, or other intended or required development.Conceptual Grading Plan - A conceptual grading plan prepared by a Colorado registered professional engineer showing how the project can meet the CDC roadway and driveway standards, grading, and drainage design requirements and pedestrian connections, as applicable, with proposed grading shown with a solid line and spot elevations as needed.Conceptual Building Elevations and Floorplans - Conceptual architectural plans prepared by a Colorado licensed architect designed in accordance with the applicable regulations of the CDC (unless a variation is requested pursuant to the PUD Regulations) including but not limited to building elevations and floorplans with a scale of ¼” = 1’ to 1/16” = 1’ for larger scale projects.Computer Massing Model - A computer massing model with interactive viewing capability (360-degree rotation, fly-by, etc.) showing the proposed buildings and surrounding development to scale so the land uses and the visual impacts of the project can be evaluated pursuant to the CDC Comprehensive Plan project standards. This requirement may be waived by the Planning Division for single-family development.Conceptual Landscaping Plan - A conceptual landscaping plan in accordance with the Landscaping Regulations shall be designed and prepared by an American Society of Landscape Architecture certified designer or a landscape professional with experience in creating and planting landscape plans in montane and subalpine life zones.Conceptual Infrastructure Plan - The rezoning development shall include sufficient infrastructure designed by a Colorado registered professional engineer, including but not limited to vehicular and pedestrian access, mass transit connections, parking, traffic circulation, fire access, water, sewer, and other utilities.
Conceptual Utility Plan - A conceptual, composite utility plan showing the intended routes for providing water, sewer, electric, cable, and telecommunications.Water and Fireflow - For rezonings that require the extension of the Town’s water system to serve additional lots for development, water supply, and fire flow information shall be provided in accordance with the Fire Code.Evidence of Adequate Water, Sewage Disposal and Utilities - The applicant shall consult with the director of the Public Works Department, San Miguel Power Association, and Source Gas prior to the submission of a development application to include statements from such agencies in the application on the availability of utilities to serve the intended development.Conceptual Access Plan - A conceptual access plan providing access to and from the site of the rezoning shall be provided, including any needed infrastructure improvements as may be required by the Subdivision Regulations and the Road and Driveway Standards.Proposed Plat - A draft of the proposed subdivision plat that includes all required plat elements pursuant to the Subdivision Regulations, such as proposed lot lines, easements, rights-of-way, subdivision name, road names, scale (minimum scale is 1” = 20‘), north arrow, proposed lot numbering, proposed lot size, title block and legend.Practicable Alternatives Analysis - For development proposing disturbance to wetlands, the general easement, or slopes greater than 30%, the Town may require an applicant to prepare a practicable alternatives analysis to demonstrate why it is not practicable to avoid such areas.Proposed MPUD Development Agreement - The development application shall be accompanied by a proposed development agreement for consideration by Town Council. The MPUD development agreement shall include:
Proposed, permitted and accessory uses; Density and zoning designations for each included parcel; Required hotbed mix (if any per the Comprehensive Plan); Maximum and average building heights; Floor area; Permitted variations to the CDC; The general building massing for each parcel include in the MPUD. Project phasing; and A list of community benefits for the entire MPUD shall be made a part of the development agreement, which specifies which dedications, conditions, etc. are to be made in connection with each parcel or phase of the project when brought in for final MPUD approval. The development agreement must specify the individual trigger for the required conveyance or payment of the listed community benefit.
Final MPUDs Final MPUDs require everything outlined above under "Outline & Final MPUDs", and :
Design Review Process Plans - Information and plans as outlined in the Design Review Process development application. If Design Review Process plans were approved concurrent with the outline MPUD, then the approved plans set shall be submitted.Subdivision Plans - Information and plans as outlined in the Subdivision development application. If a subdivision was approved concurrent with the outline MPUD, then the approved plans subdivision and associated legal instruments shall be submitted.Density Transfer - Information and plans as outlined in the density transfer application and the original density bank certificate shall be provided that provides for the density set forth in the outline PUD development agreement. If the density transfer was approved as a part of the outline PUD, then a copy of the ordinance approving the outline PUD shall be submitted.Public Improvements Cost Spreadsheet - The developer shall submit a spreadsheet breaking down the cost of the construction of any public facilities or improvements that are necessary for the development, with such a spreadsheet providing the line-item total cost, unit cost, and unit type (EG. Lineal feet, cubic yards, sq. ft.)Final MPUD Development Agreement - This agreement is in addition to and supplements the outline MPUD development agreement, providing the needed requirements for security and completion and warranty of improvements as for any development. This agreement shall repeat the time frame for actual conveyance, construction or payment, as appropriate, and of the relevant community benefits for this phase or parcel, as originally set forth in the development agreement executed as a condition of outline MPUD approval.
PUD Amendments (Minor & Major) Minor & Major PUD Amendments Both Minor and Major PUD Amendments require:
Proof of Ownership - Current title reportDevelopment Narrative - A written narrative of the development application that outlines the request. The narrative should include a summary of how the application meets the key requirements of the CDC, such as the applicable criteria for decision.Minor PUD Amendments Minor PUD Amendments require everything outlined above under "Minor & Major PUD Amendments", and :
Design Review Process Plans - If amending or altering the exterior of a building or a site, information and plans as outlined in the Design Review Process development application.Major PUD Amendments Major PUD Amendments require everything outlined above under "Minor & Major PUD Amendments", and :
Existing Condition Plan - A stamped, monumented land survey prepared by a Colorado registered land surveyor showing the existing site and surrounding access (driveway or roadway route, utility route, etc.) conditions drawn at a scale of 1” = 10’ to a maximum of 1” = 30’ showing the following information:
Lot Size Existing Lot Lines - Existing platted lot lines need to be shown with distances, bearings, and a basis of bearing. Existing property pins or monuments found and the relationship to the established corner also need to be shown.Existing Topography - Existing topography needs to be shown with two-foot contour intervals, including spot elevations at the edge of asphalt along any roadway or driveway frontage for the intended accessway at 25-foot intervals.Steep Slopes - Any slopes that are 30% or greater shall be mapped with a shaded or hatched pattern.Wetlands, Ponds, Streams, or Drainages (if any) - Wetlands, ponds, streams, and drainages need to be shown. Recent wetland delineation by a qualified consultant must be surveyed and shown on the proposed site plan for United States Army Corps of Engineers approval. If wetlands are located adjacent to the development site, such wetland areas also need to be shown.Easements - Indicated all easements shown on the governing plats and recorded against the property.Utilities - All underground and above-ground utilities and pedestals or transformers need to be shown.Existing Improvements - Any existing site improvements need to be shown, such as buildings (including driplines), drainage systems, trails (if part of the official Town trail system as shown in the Comprehensive Plan), sidewalks, roadways, driveways, light poles, and fences.Fire Mitigation/Forestry Management - A tree survey of all trees with a diameter at breast height of four inches (4”) or greater shall be shown to ensure compliance with the fire mitigation and forestry management requirements.Proposed Development Plan - The following information shall be submitted for the development application:
Conceptual Site Plan - A conceptual site plan prepared by a qualified consultant (architect, engineer, planner, etc.) in accordance with the applicable regulations of the CDC (unless a variation is requested pursuant to the PUD Regulations) shall be submitted to show the proposed location of any roads, driveways, buildings, sidewalks, trails, parking areas, amenity areas, plaza areas, or other intended or required development.Conceptual Grading Plan - A conceptual grading plan prepared by a Colorado registered professional engineer showing how the project can meet the CDC roadway and driveway standards, grading, and drainage design requirements and pedestrian connections, as applicable, with proposed grading shown with a solid line and spot elevations as needed.Conceptual Building Elevations and Floorplans - Conceptual architectural plans prepared by a Colorado licensed architect designed in accordance with the applicable regulations of the CDC (unless a variation is requested pursuant to the PUD Regulations) including but not limited to building elevations and floorplans with a scale of ¼” = 1’ to 1/16” = 1’ for larger scale projects.Computer Massing Model - A computer massing model with interactive viewing capability (360-degree rotation, fly-by, etc.) showing the proposed buildings and surrounding development to scale so the land uses and the visual impacts of the project can be evaluated pursuant to the CDC Comprehensive Plan project standards. This requirement may be waived by the Planning Division for single-family development.Conceptual Landscaping Plan - A conceptual landscaping plan in accordance with the Landscaping Regulations shall be designed and prepared by an American Society of Landscape Architecture certified designer or a landscape professional with experience in creating and planting landscape plans in montane and subalpine life zones.Conceptual Infrastructure Plan - The rezoning development shall include sufficient infrastructure designed by a Colorado registered professional engineer, including but not limited to vehicular and pedestrian access, mass transit connections, parking, traffic circulation, fire access, water, sewer, and other utilities.
Conceptual Utility Plan - A conceptual, composite utility plan showing the intended routes for providing water, sewer, electric, cable, and telecommunications.Water and Fireflow - For rezonings that require the extension of the Town’s water system to serve additional lots for development, water supply, and fire flow information shall be provided in accordance with the Fire Code.Evidence of Adequate Water, Sewage Disposal and Utilities - The applicant shall consult with the director of the Public Works Department, San Miguel Power Association, and Source Gas prior to the submission of a development application to include statements from such agencies in the application on the availability of utilities to serve the intended development.Conceptual Access Plan - A conceptual access plan providing access to and from the site of the rezoning shall be provided, including any needed infrastructure improvements as may be required by the Subdivision Regulations and the Road and Driveway Standards.Geotechnical Report - A geotechnical report prepared by a Colorado registered professional engineer or geologist shall be provided for all sites that have never been platted and zoned for development, such as a lot that is zoned for open space that is now intended for development as envisioned in the Mountain Village Comprehensive Plan.Proposed Plat - A draft of the proposed subdivision plat that includes all required plat elements pursuant to the Subdivision Regulations, such as proposed lot lines, easements, rights-of-way, subdivision name, road names, scale (minimum scale is 1” = 20‘), north arrow, proposed lot numbering, proposed lot size, title block, and legend.Practicable Alternatives Analysis - For development proposing disturbance to wetlands, the general easement, or slopes greater than 30%, the Town may require an applicant to prepare a practicable alternatives analysis to demonstrate why it is not practicable to avoid such areas.Public Improvements Cost Spreadsheet - The developer shall submit a spreadsheet breaking down the cost of the construction of any public facilities or improvements that are necessary for the development, with such a spreadsheet providing the line-item total cost, unit cost, and unit type (e.g. lineal feet, cubic yards, sq. ft.)Proof of Adequate Density - For major PUD amendments that are increasing the free-market density on a site or lot, the owner shall be required to submit evidence of ownership of the density being transferred, with a density bank certificate for density from the density bank. Density may also be concurrently transferred from another lot in the Town provided such lot is a part of the overall rezoning application as provided for in the CDC.
Vested Property Rights Proof of Ownership - Current title reportDevelopment Narrative - A written narrative of the development application that outlines the request. The narrative should include a summary of how the application meets the key requirements of the CDC, such as the applicable criteria for decision.Effective Legal Instruments - A copy of currently effective HOA documents (bylaws, general declaration, etc.), easements, development agreements, or other legal instruments.
Telecommunications Antenna
Needed Plans and Information - The Planning Division shall determine what plans and information are needed based on the nature of the antenna, such as an existing conditions plan, site plan, or proposed development plan. At a minimum, building elevations or photographs for the building shall be submitted that clearly indicate the proposed location for the antenna. The size of the antenna, color, height, and projection from the wall shall be clearly shown on submitted plans. Cut sheets and engineered plans may be required for commercial antennas depending upon size and location.
Home Occupation
Needed Plans and Information. The Planning Division shall determine what plans and information are needed based on the nature of the home occupation, such as an existing conditions plan or proposed development plan. At a minimum, floor plans for the dwelling shall be submitted that clearly indicate the area of the home used for the home occupation, including but not limited to any office or storage areas (Home occupations cannot use more than ¼ of the gross floor area of the dwelling).Development Narrative - A written narrative of the development application that outlines the request. The narrative should include a summary of how the application meets the key requirements of the CDC, such as the applicable criteria for decision.
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