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(a) The general dimensional requirements for each zone district are set forth in Tables 5-10 A, B, C, and D below. Each table addresses a different set of zone districts:
Table A: Rural Zone Districts
Table B: Urban / Suburban Residential Zone Districts
Table C: Affordable Housing Zone Districts
Table D. Business and Special Purpose Zone Districts
(b) Throughout this Land Use Code, references to “Table 5-1” shall be a reference to all of the information contained in the four sub-tables 5-1.A, B, C, and D.
(c) Where two rows in these tables are separated by a dashed line, rather than a solid line, the two rows represent alternative measures of that dimension, the most restrictive of which shall apply.
(d) Each of the four sub-tables 5-1.A, B, C and D contain footnotes that immediately follow each sub-table and should be reviewed in conjunction with the sub-table.
(e) Dimensional requirements for the PUB, I, U and AC/REC-2 zone districts are set foth in Sec. 3-80.
(f) Dimensional requirements for the CD-PUD zone district are set forth in Section 3-70-40.
Code repealed and reenacted (all sections) by Ord. 014-D-2006, 07-05-08; § 5-10-10 – Table 5-1.A (part) amended Ord. 30-06, 10-11-06; Ord. 012-2008, 04-09-08; Ord. 023-07, 08-28-07; Ord. 024-08, 07-23-08; Ord. 019-09, 06-24-09; Ord. 011-11, 08-10-11; Ord. 005-14, 03-12-14); Ord. 037-18, 08-22-18
NOTES FOR TABLE 5-1.A – Dimensional Requirements for Rural and Conservation Zone DistrictsABBREVIATIONSM = As approved in Master Plan for SKI-REC zone district; HML = Hotel/Motel/Lodge; MF/L= Multi-family limited to 1,2, or 3 Bedrooms; MF/ST = Multi-family Studio; MF/UL = Multi-family with more than 3 bedrooms; OTH = Other NOTE 1: In the RR zone district, the maximum size of the Activity Envelope defined for each principal use shall be one-half (1/2) acre. Dimensional standards in the RR zone district may be varied by special review pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 3-40-20. NOTE 2: As an alternative to the strict application of the area and bulk requirements, parcels in the LIR-35 zone district may be developed as a cluster option, pursuant to the standards in Sec. 3-40-50(d), provided that the application includes the entirety of the unsubdivided parcel and adjacent parcels held in common ownership as configured on January 16, 2000. If the cluster option is used: (1) There shall be no more than one (1) principal single family dwelling unit per eighty (80) acres. Actual lots may be smaller if accompanied with a preserved open space parcel that maintains one unit per 80-acre density. (2) Maximum allowed final maximum floor area of all buildings shall be 15,000 square feet.; of which (a) 8,250 square feet shall be exempt from growth management; and (b) additional square footage up to 15,000 square feet may only be obtained through successful growth management competition or for use of transferable development rights.NOTE 3: The maximum potential density and developability for properties within the TR-1 and TR-2 zone district shall be based on the entire unsubdivided parcel. All buildings shall be included in the calculation of the floor area. NOTE 4: For lands rezoned to a TR-2 zone district effective on or before January 26, 2005 existing vested rights in prior development approvals are recognized, and property owners may continue to rely on those vested rights until their expiration. Residential development in place or approved prior to January 26, 2005, shall not be deemed non-conforming relative to the Pitkin County Land Use Code. NOTE 5: As an alternative to the strict application of the area and bulk requirements, parcels in the TR-2 zone district may be developed as a cluster option, pursuant to the standards in Sec. 3-40-70(d), provided that the application includes the entirety of the unsubdivided parcel and adjacent parcels held in common ownership as configured on January 16, 2000. If the cluster option is used: (1) There shall be no more than one (1) principal single family dwelling unit per fifty (50) acres. Actual lots may be smaller if accompanied with a preserved open space parcel that maintains one unit per 50 acre density. (2) Maximum final allowed floor area of all buildings shall be 3,500 square feet, all of which shall be exempt from growth management; and no additional floor area may be obtained through the use of either TDRs or additional growth management allocations. Heights and setbacks may be modified through the Two-Step Review process.NOTE 6: Minimum lot area per principal use or dwelling unit (in square feet) shall be: MF/UL = 5,500; MF/L =3,200; MF/ST = 2,500.NOTE 7: Off-street parking, signs, and lights shall meet the setback requirements for outside uses. Access roads, highway regulatory and directional signs, safety lighting, and safety features shall be allowed between the right-of-way and the setbacks listed. Off street parking and lights don’t need to meet the setback required on collector streets.
NOTE 8: In the RR zone district, building height is measured pursuant to Sec. 5-20-60(h)NOTE 9: Not applicable to structures existing on the 5th of July, 2006.NOTE 10: Floor area In the RR zone district is addressed in Section 5-20-80(i). NOTE 11: For land located within the Frying Pan area, the final gross maximum floor area shall be 5,750 square feet; Gross floor area for principal structure, including all below-grade space and attached accessory structures, shall be limited to 4,000 sq. ft.; up to 1,750 sq. ft. of gross floor area shall be allowed for accessory structures and uses that are detached from principal structure. In the Capitol Creek/Snowmass area, the gross final maximum floor area shall be 8,250 square feet; and within the Basalt Urban Growth Boundary, the gross final maximum dwelling unit floor area shall be 5,750 sq. ft. In the Emma Caucus area, the final maximum gross floor area shall be 8,250 square feet. These maximums shall not be exceeded with a GMQS allotment or use of TDRs. These maximums shall also apply to a dwelling unit which is to be located on a parcel containing five hundred (500) acres or more unless the parcel was legally created and received development approvals prior to July 5, 2006, in which case previous approvals regarding house size shall apply. NOTE 12: (1) Lot size 0--25,000 sq. ft. = .13 up to a maximum of 3,250 sq. ft. of floor area; (2) Lot size 25,001--50,000 sq. ft. = 3,250 sq. ft. of floor area, plus 9 sq. ft. of floor area for each additional 100 sq. ft. in lot area up to a maximum of 5,500 sq. ft. of floor area; (3) Lot size 50,001--100,000 sq. ft. = 5,500 sq. ft. of floor area plus 5 sq. ft. of floor area for each additional 100 sq. ft. in lot area up to a maximum of 8,000 sq. ft. of floor area; (4) Lot size 100,000 and larger = 8,000 sq. ft. of floor area plus 1 sq. ft. of floor area for each additional 100 sq. ft. in lot area.NOTE 13: Notwithstanding any other provision of this Land Use Code, the base maximum gross floor area shall not exceed 4,000 square feet for lots and parcels ≤ 1 acre; for lots and parcels >1 acre, then base maximum gross floor area shall not exceed 5,750 square feet plus 1,000 square feet for each 10,000 square feet that parcel size exceeds one acre, up to a maximum of 8,000 square feet on any one B-1 lot or parcel. NOTE 14: An additional setback may be required or a lesser setback may be allowed pursuant to Sec. 7-20-80.NOTE 15: Development of a micro hydroelectric energy system may be allowed in a setback pursuant to Section 7-20-80 (c) and 4-30-50(m).NOTE 16: Stream restoration projects may encroach into this setback pursuant to Sections 7-20-40 and 7-20-80NOTE 17: All areas mapped within the WOMP Overlay Zone District shall be subject to Section 3-70-50.Code repealed and reinstated (all sections) by Ord. 014-D-2006, 07-05-08; § 5-10-10 – Table 5-1.A (part) amended by Ord. 30-06, 10-11-06; Ord. 012-2008, 04-09-08; Ord. 023-07, 08-28-07; Ord. 022-08, 7-09-08; Ord. 024-08, 07-23-08, Ord. 019-09, 06-24-09; Ord. 001 A & B-11, 01-12-11; Ord. 005-14, 03-12-14)
(Code repealed and reenacted (all sections) by Ord. 014-D-2006, 07-05-06; § 5-10-10 Table-5-1.B (part) amended Ord. 026-06, 09-13-06; Ord. 012-08, 04-09-08; Ord. 024-08, 07-23-08; Ord. 019-09, 06-24-09; Ord. 011-11, 08-10-11; Ord. 029-12, 10-24-12; Ord. 033-12, 11-14-12; Ord. 005-14, 03-12-14)
NOTES TO TABLE 5-1.B: Dimensional Requirements for Residential Zone Districts Other Than Affordable Housing DistrictsNOTE 1: 5,000 square feet, which shall include any land areas within the Redstone A Lots (as defined in this Land Use Code)NOTE 2: Dimensional requirements for the MHP zone district are found in Table 7-4. The dimensional requirements for the Aspen Village Subdivision, Lazy Glen Subdivision, and Woody Creek Subdivision, are described in the PUD Development guide approved by Pitkin County for each development. NOTE 3: Off-street parking, signs, and lights shall meet the setback requirements for outside uses. Access roads, highway regulatory and directional signs, safety lighting, and safety features shall be allowed between the right-of-way and the setbacks listed. Off street parking and lights don’t need to meet the setback required on collector streets.NOTE 4: An additional setback may be required or a lesser setback may be allowed pursuant to Sec. 7-20-80.NOTE 5: Maximum height principal structures: twenty-four (24) feet to the top of ridge; fourteen (14) feet to the top of eave (dormers excluded). See also Sec. 5-20-60(i) for Building Height calculation methodology.NOTE 6: Maximum height accessory structures: twenty-one (21) feet to the top of ridge; twelve (12) feet to the top of eave (dormers excluded). See also Sec. 5-20-60(i) for Building Height calculation methodology.NOTE 7: The allowable floor area shall be based on the least restrictive of the following formulas: (a) 3,500 square feet (plus 30% for pre-existing duplexes); or (b) floor area ratio (FAR) = .20 (plus 30% of allowed floor area for pre-existing duplexes). Only duplex units that existed prior to 1974 are permitted in the R-15A zone district, and no dwelling unit in the R-15A zone district shall exceed 5,500 square feet of floor area.NOTE 8: (1) Lot with 50-74 ft. frontage = 2,000 square feet; (2) Lot with 75-99 ft. frontage = 2,300 square feet; (3) Lot with 100 ft or larger frontage = 2,500 square feet. See also Sec. 5-20-70 for Floor Area calculation methodology.NOTE 9: Lots in the Meadowood Subdivision are exempt from Growth Management up to the total of their allowable floor area based on Floor Area Ratio PLUS the additional floor area allocated to each lot pursuant to BOCC Resolution No. 99-124, or 5,750 square feet of floor area, whichever is greater (which total may exceed 5,750 square feet).NOTE 10: The allowable floor area shall be based on the least restrictive of the following formulas: (a) 3,500 square feet; or (b) floor area ratio (FAR) = .20. Duplexes are prohibited in the R-15B zone district and no dwelling shall exceed 3,500 square feet in floor area, and 5,750 in gross floor area (max sq. ft.).NOTE 11: For the R-15B zone district, the 15,000 square foot minimum relates to Lot Size, and not Lot Area as defined in Section 11, Definitions.NOTE 12: Development of a micro hydroelectric energy system may be allowed in a setback pursuant to Section 7-20-80(c) and 4-30-50(m).NOTE 13: Stream restoration projects may encroach into this setback pursuant to Sections 7-20-40 and 7-20-80NOTE 14: The individual floor ara cap per unit in the RMF Zone District is 2,855 square feetNOTE 15: See Le Chamonix PUD guide for Growth Management Exemption and Maximum floor AreaNOTE 16: All areas mapped within the WOMP Overlay Zone District shall be subject to Section 3-70-50.
(Code repealed and reenacted (all sections) by Ord. 014-D-2006, 07-05-08; § 5-10-10 Table-5-1.B (part) amended Ord. 026-06, 09-13-06; Ord. 012-08, 04-09-08; Ord. 024-08, 07-23-08; Ord. 001AB-11, 01-12-11; Ord. 011-11, 08-10-1; Ord.002-13, 01-23-2013; Ord. 005-14, 03-12-14)
(Code repealed and reenacted (all sections) Ord. 014-D-2006, 07-05-08; § 5-10-10 Table-5-1.C (part) amended Ord. 012-08, 04-09-08; Ord. 024-08, 07-23-08; Ord. 005-14, 03-12-14)
NOTES TO TABLE 5-1.C: Dimensional Requirements for Affordable Housing Zone DistrictsABBREVIATIONSDUP = Duplex; MF/S = Multi-Family Studio; MF/1 = Multi-family 1 Bedroom; MF/2 = Multi-family 2 Bedroom; MF/3 = Multi-family 3 Bedroom; MFU = Multi-family with more than 3 Bedrooms; SFD = Single Family DwellingNOTE 1: For lands previously zoned AH2/PUD, AH3/PUD, and AHP-PUD, review and approval of AHP-PUD applications shall be based upon the criteria in Sec. 3-50-80 including but not limited to neighborhood compatibility and adjacent zone district regulations. NOTE 2: As a general guideline, development density may be double that of the underlying zone district. Additional density may be approved in specific cases where it is consistent with the Pitkin County Comprehensive Plan and the development has been designed to avoid or mitigate adverse impacts on surrounding properties. NOTE 3: An additional setback may be required or a lesser setback may be allowed pursuant to Sec. 7-20-80.NOTE 4: The FARs shall be applied to the proposed fathering parcel. Floor area allocations on newly proposed subdivided lots shall be determined as part of the PUD review, but in no case shall they cumulatively exceed the provisions in this Table. Sites may be developed up to eighty-five percent (85%) of the allowed floor area. Up to one hundred percent (100%) of the floor area may be permitted by special review, pursuant to Sec. 2-40-20. NOTE 5: (1) Free market dwelling units = 5,000 square feet; (2) Resident Occupied dwelling units = Maximum allowed by the employee housing guidelines in effect at the time of building permit issuance; (3) Category dwelling units = Must comply with minimum net livable square footage required by housing guidelines -- maximum 250 square foot garage for MF/S and 1-BR units; maximum 500 square foot garage for Other MF units with 2 or more bedrooms; (4) Floor area for the development shall not exceed two times the maximum floor area allowed in the applicable zone district prior to the rezoning.NOTE 6: Development of a micro hydroelectric energy system may be allowed in a setback pursuant to Section 7-20-80(c) and 4-30-50(m).NOTE 7: Stream restoration projects may encroach into this setback pursuant to Sections 7-20-40 and 7-20-80.NOTE 8: All areas mapped within the WOMP Overlay Zone District shall be subject to Section 3-70-50.(Code repealed and reenacted (all sections) Ord. 014-D-2006, 07-05-08; § 5-10-10 Table-5-1.c (part) amended Ord. 012-08; 04-09-08; Ord. 024-08, 07-23-08; Ord. 001 AB-11, 01-12-11; Ord. 005-14, 03-12-14)
Code repealed and reenacted (all sections) by Ord. 014-D-2006, 07-05-08; § 5-10-10 Table-5-1.D (part) amended Ord. 024-08, 07-23-08; Ord. 011-11, 08-10-11; Ord. 005-14, 03-12-14)
NOTES TO TABLE 5-1.D: Dimensional Requirements for Commercial Zone DistrictsABBREVIATIONSM = As approved in Master Plan for P-I zone district; DRM = Dormitory (6-8 persons); DUP = Duplex; HML = Hotel/Motel/Lodge; MF/1L= Multi-family 1 Bedroom Unlimited; MF/ST = Multi-family Studio; MF/1 = Multi-family 1 Bedroom; MF/3 = Multi-family 3 Bedroom; MF/UL = Multi-family with more than 3 bedrooms; OTH = Other; SFD = Single Family DwellingNOTESNOTE 1: 5,000 sq. ft., which shall include any land areas within the Redstone A Lots (as defined in this Land Use Code)NOTE 2: Off-street parking, signs, and lights shall meet the setback requirements for outside uses. Access roads, highway regulatory and directional signs, safety lighting, and safety features shall be allowed between the right-of-way and the setbacks listed. Off street parking and lights don’t need to meet the setback required on collector streets.NOTE 3: An additional setback may be required or a lesser setback may be allowed pursuant to Sec. 7-20-80.NOTE 4: Maximum height principal structures: Twenty-four (24) feet to the top of ridge; Sixteen (16) feet to the top of eave. (dormers excluded). See also Sec. 5-20-60(i) for Building Height calculation methodology.NOTE 5: Maximum height accessory structures: Twenty-one (21) feet to the top of ridge; Twelve (12) feet to the top of eave. (dormers excluded). Accessory structure height is measured from existing grade. See also Sec. 5-20-60(i) for Building height calculation methodology. NOTE 6: (1) Lot with 50-74 ft. frontage = 2,200 square feet; (2) Lot with 75-99 ft. frontage = 2,500 square feet; (3) Lot with 100 ft or larger frontage = 2,800 square feet; (4) A hotel/motel/ lodge/tourist accommodation may apply by special review for a floor area ratio of up to .53. See also Sec. 5-20-70 for Floor Area calculation methodology.NOTE 7: For properties located outside of an urban growth boundary, and zoned T prior to the 5th of July, 2006 future, non-residential structures constructed after the 5th of July, 2006 shall be limited to 15,000 square feet of floor area. Final maximum floor area for residential structures shall be limited to 5,750 sq.ft. of gross floor area.NOTE 8: Development of a micro hydroelectric energy system may be allowed in a setback pursuant to Section 7-20-80(c) and 4-30-50(m).NOTE 9: Stream restoration projects may encroach into this setback pursuant to Sections 7-20-40 and 7-20-80.NOTE: 10: All areas mapped within the WOMP Overlay Zone District Shall be subject to Section 3-70-50.(Code repealed and reenacted (all sections) by Ord. 014-D-2006; § 5-10-10 Table-5-1.D (part) amended Ord. 012-08, 04-09-08; Ord. 024-08, 07-23-08; Ord. 005-14, 03-12-14)
The permitted density of development on lands with steep slopes shall be as follows:
(a) There shall be a reduction in density from that which is allowable in the zone district whenever more than thirty (30) percent of the total land area of a project is encumbered by slopes of forty-five (45) percent and greater. The gross allowable density of the project shall be reduced by one (1) percent for each one (1) percent exceeding thirty (30) percent of land area having slopes of forty-five (45) percent and greater.
(b) The calculation of the formula in subdivision A is as follows: Assuming a three thousand one hundred (3,100) acre parcel of land on which fifty (50) percent of the total land area has slopes greater than forty-five (45) percent, the gross allowable zoned density is three thousand one hundred (3,100) acres divided by thirty (30) (one unit per thirty (30) acres) = one hundred three (103) units allowed. The density reduction is calculated as follows:
- Fifty (50) percent (percentage of land area having slopes of forty-five (45) percent or greater) – Thirty (30) percent (no density reduction for up to thirty (30) percent coverage) = Twenty (20) percent (percent reduction of gross allowable density) x 103 units (gross allowable zoned density) = 20.6 or 21 unit reduction. 103 units - 21 units = 82 units (net density)
(c) An example of the application of the formula to a three thousand one hundred (3,100) acre parcel in RS-30 where the gross zoned density is one hundred three (103) units is given below, assuming different amounts of land with slopes greater than forty-five (45) percent.
TABLE 5-2: Density Reductions for Steep Slopes
Land Area in Excess of 45% Density Reduction Units Substracted Net Units
0-30% 0% 0 103
45 15 15 88
50 20 21 82
60 30 31 72
75 45 46 57
85 55 57 46
95 65 67 36
(d) In order to determine the amount of land area having slopes of forty-five (45) percent and greater, the applicant shall submit a slope analysis using ten (10) foot contoured topography obtained from the Pitkin County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department. In the event that ten (10) foot contours do not provide enough detail to adequately determine slope, a certified survey delineating two (2) foot contours may be required at the County Planner’s discretion.
(Code repealed and reenacted (all sections) by Ord. 014-D-2006, 07-05-06; § 5-10-20 (part) amended Ord. 023-07, 08-28-07)
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