How is the Development Code amended?
Proposed amendments to the Estes Park Development Code are considered and adopted through a public hearing process. Code amendments are first heard by the Estes Park Planning Commission. The Planning Commission forwards a recommendation of approval, denial, or approval with conditions to the Town Board. If the revisions are approved by the Town Board, they are adopted into the Estes Park Development Code.
2022 Code Amendments
- Neon Signs - Municipal Code
- New RM-2 Zoning District - ongoing discussion
- RE-1 Elimination - June 21, 2022
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) - Approved January 11, 2022
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Public Forum meeting October 6, 2021
Summary List of Adopted Code Amendments in Recent Years
- Master List, 2017
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The following is a list of amendments to the EPDC that Community Development Department staff wish to propose for action in the future
Master List of Proposed Amendments to EPDC (formerly EVDC), 2017
- 2021
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Solar Setbacks
Impervious Lot Coverage
Downtown Building Height
Wireless Cell Facilities
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- 2020
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Amended Plat Review Process-Town Board, January 12, 2021
- 2019
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Requirements for Neighborhood / Community Meetings
Amendment to Clarify and Define Procedures, Applicability, and Requirements for Neighborhood and Community Meetings
Ordinance No. 11-19. Adopted 5/14/19
Number of Parking Spaces Triggering Development Plan Review]
Amendment to Revise the Number of Parking Spaces Proposed that Would Require a Development Plan Review from Ten to Three
Ordinance No. 10-19. Adopted 5/14/19
Event Facilities in A and CO, Zoning Districts
Amendment Adding an "Event Facility" Use to the A-Accommodations and CO-Commercial Outlying Zoning Districts and Adding a Definition to Chapter 13 for "Event Facility"
- 2018
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Accessory Uses in Residential Zoning Districts
Amendment to § 5.2 Table 5-1: Accessory Uses Permitted in Residential Zoning Districts and § 5.2.B.2 Additional Requirements for Specific Accessory Uses/ Structures in Residential Zones]
Ordinance No. 20-18. Adopted 12/11/18Sightseeing and Tour Buses
Amendment to Add "Sightseeing/Tour Vehicle Facility" as a Special Review in Certain Zoning Districts and Adding a Definition of the Same
Ordinance No. 14-18. Adopted 10/23/18Neighborhood and Community Meeting Requirement
Amendment to Require Neighborhood / Community Meetings Prior to Application
Ordinance No. 15-18. Adopted 10/9/18Cultural Institutions within Residential Zoning Districts
Amendment to Allow Special Review for Cultural Institutions within Residential Zoning Districts, Including Review Standards and Add a Definition for Museum
Ordinance No. 13-18. Adopted 8/28/18Notice Requirements for Public Hearings
Amendment to § 3.15 to Provide Additional Notice Requirements for Public Hearings
Ordinance No. 08-18. Adopted 5/8/18Schools in Certain Residential and Non-Residential Zoning Districts
Amendment to Add Schools to Certain Residential and Non-Residential Zoning Districts, Modifying "School" Definitions, and Adjusting Procedures for Review
Ordinance No. 05-18. Adopted 4/10/18
Restrictive CovenantsAmendment to Add a Subsection for a Restrictive Covenant and Agreement within the Incentives for Establishing Attainable and Workforce Housing
Ordinance No. 03-18. Adopted 3/13/18Food Trucks
Amendment Regarding Outdoor Mobile Food Vending Permit
Ordinance No. 34-17. Adopted 2/13/18 - 2017
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Bed &, Breakfast Inns
Amendment Regarding Bed and Breakfast Inns
Ordinance No. 31-17. Adopted 11/28/17
Limitations on the Attainable Housing Density Bonus
Amendment to Eliminate Applicability and Use of Attainable Housing Density Bonus in RE-1, RE, E-1, E, R, and R-2 Zoning Districts
Ordinance No. 30-17. Adopted 11/14/17
Defining Single Family Use
Amendment to Add a Definition in Chapter 13 for Single Family Use
Ordinance No. 29-17. Adopted 11/14/17
Maximum Ridgeline Height for Roofs
Amendment Regarding Maximum Ridge-Line Height for Steeply-Sloped Gabled and Hipped Roof Structures
Ordinance No. 28-17 Adopted 10/24/17
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and Employee Housing Density Calculations
Amendment Regarding Floor Area Ratio and Employee Housing Density Calculations
Ordinance No. 27-17 Adopted 10/24/17
Recommended Landscaping Plant List
Amendment Regarding the Administration of the ComDev Recommended Plant List
Ordinance No. 21-17. Adopted 9/26/17
Multi-Family Zoning Maximum Building Height]
Amendment Regarding Maximum Building Height in the RM Zoning District
Ordinance No. 20-17. Adopted 6/27/17
Calculating Building Height and Other Considerations]
Amendment Regarding Measuring Building Height, Maximum Building Height in RM Zoning District, Building Design in RM District, Special Review Criteria, One Single-Family Principal Structure Per Lot, and Parks and Recreation Facilities
Ordinance No. 17-17. Adopted 6/13/17
Vacation Home Regulations
Amendment Regarding Vacation Homes
Ordinance No. 09-17. Adopted 3/28/17
Accessory Kitchens]
Amendment Regarding Accessory Kitchens
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