8-60 Trails Exaction

The trails development exaction standards are applicable to new residential and commercial subdivisions and tourist accommodation developments.

Pitkin County established a trails program to satisfy trails needs of residents and visitors. The program is intended to provide:

• (a) Trails for diversified segments of the population including: nordic skiers, mountain bike riders, road bike riders, hikers, horse back riders, fisherman, hunters, senior and handicapped citizens;
• (b) Recreational trails, commuting trails and dual purpose trails for recreation and commuting; and
• (c) Multiple access points to the United States Forest Service trails system and public lands.

(a) General

• Pitkin County trails standards are based upon consideration of the Pitkin County Comprehensive Plan and adopted open space and trails plans.

(b) Standards

1. Whenever a tract to be subdivided includes any part of a trail or trails designated on trail or master plans or historically used trails, the developer shall plat and grant public easements consistent with County Trail standards and specifications and in a location acceptable to the Board of County Commissioners.
2. Whenever a tract of land is traversed by or abuts a river or creek, the developer shall plat and grant a public fishing easement to include the stream and the land area five feet (5') beyond the high water mark on the stream bank.