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The policies, regulations and zone districts set forth in this Land Use Code have been adopted in accordance with comprehensive studies prepared with reasonable consideration given to the social, economic and environmental characteristics of certain areas and the community in general; the compatibility of uses with each other and with social, economic and environmental opportunities and constraints; and the particular suitability of certain uses in certain areas. The broad purpose and basis of this Land Use Code is described in the following paragraphs.
To implement the policies of Pitkin County regarding land use and development, housing, growth and related issues, as reflected in the Pitkin County Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2003, as those plans and related policies may be amended from time to time. A map of the County planning areas that make up the elements of the Pitkin County Comprehensive Plan – and that are frequently referred to in this Land Use Code – is shown on the following page.
To combine the regulation of all aspects of land use and development and the use of land and natural resources into a common system of administration and regulation.
To establish a system of regulations that will clearly delineate Urban and Rural Areas of the County, will permit urban types and scales of development only within defined Urban Areas, and will preserve existing agricultural lands and the rural character of defined Rural Areas. Rural Areas shall maintain divisions between Aspen, Snowmass, Basalt, and Carbondale. A map of the Urban and Rural Areas of the County is shown in Figure 3-1 (Chapter 3). Provisions related to Urban Areas apply in all Urban Areas shown on the map, except that references to Urban Areas in the Growth Management Quota System apply only to Urban Areas located within the Aspen Urban Growth Boundary.
To provide a mechanism for managing the rate, type, location, quality and ultimate quantity of growth within the county to ensure that new growth occurs in a controlled, paced, and orderly manner that does not exceed the available capacity of existing public facilities; and in types and locations consistent with the existing urban or rural character of the area in which the property is located and in patterns that will not encourage sprawl or the incremental urbanization of Rural Areas.
To protect the health, safety and public welfare of Pitkin County residents and visitors.
Figure 1-1: Pitkin County Comprehensive Plan Area Boundaries
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