PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) PROCEDURAL GUIDE
APPLICATION FEE
Step 1. Sketch Plan
PUD(1-9 Lots)
$2,100.00
PUD(10+Lots)
$5,000.00
HEARINGS/MEETINGS
Dept. of Planning Services
Colorado Geological Survey
*see below
Step 2. Change of Zone
PUD (1-9 Lots)
PUD (10+ Lots)
Step 3. Final Plat
PUD (1-9 Lots)
PUD (10+ Lots)
$1,500.00 + $50
per buildable lot
$3,000.00 + $50
per buildable lot
$13.00 + $10.00 each additional page
$1,500.00 + $100
per buildable lot
$3,000.00 + $100
per buildable lot
$13.00 + $10.00 each additional page
Weld County Planning Commission
Board of County Commissioners
Plat recording
Board of County Commissioners
Utility Advisory Board
Plat recording
Each Subdivision application and buildable lot will be assessed an additional 30% fee if the site is located in an
Urban Growth Boundary, Urban development node, Intergovernmental defined growth area, and/or a mixed use
land area, also for Urban Scale developments outside an urban area.
Fees are non-refundable and due at time of application submittal. Fees are set by the Board of County Commissioners by
Resolution. County Staff is not authorized to negotiate fees and cannot, under any circumstance, change, reduce, or
amend the fees set forth in the Weld County Planning Fee Schedule.
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The application shall be referred to any municipality or county governing body within a three mile radius of the parcel
under consideration for a PUD.
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Colorado Geological Survey Application Fees:
All Sketch Plan applications will be submitted to the Colorado Geological Survey for review along with the required
geologic maps and investigation reports. The following fee shall be collected by the Department of Planning Services
at the time the Sketch Plan is submitted. As the fee will be forwarded, please make checks payable to the Colorado
Geological Survey.
Very Small Residential Subdivisions: 1-3 dwellings and <100 acres. Cost = $600.00
Small Subdivision Review: Subdivisions with >3 dwellings and <100 acres. Cost = $950.00
Large Subdivision Reviews: Subdivisions with >100 acres and <500 acres. Cost = $1550.00
Very Large Subdivision Review: Five hundred acres or more. Cost =$2500.00
Although most reviews listed above will fall within the estimated time and costs built into the listed standard charges,
it is necessary, in fairness to all users, to provide for those cases that will incur excess review costs. The Colorado
Geological Survey will contact the local planner if it is evident that additional review costs will be requested. The
applicant is responsible for all fees associated with the geological review. Excess time or travel charges will be made
for those expenditures in excess of the normal range of review time (maximum 6.75 hours on small reviews or 8.75
hours for large reviews), or for extensive travel related to a particular case.
Updated 1/2013
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An additional investigation fee shall be added to the cost of the permit application when specific land, uses,
buildings, manufactured homes, mobile homes, and structures that require a permit by the Weld County Code
are located, moved, operated, or constructed prior to obtaining a permit. The investigation fee shall be fifty
percent of the fee, established by separate action by the Board of County Commissioners for land-use
applications. The payment of such investigation fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the
requirements of the Weld County Code, nor from any other penalties.
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Site Plan Review applications may also be required for commercial, industrial and/or residential R-2, R-3 and
R-4 districts following completion of the PUD process.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this packet is to provide general information to an applicant about the Planned Unit Development (PUD)
application process. It is not intended to be a substitute for the specific requirements of the Weld County Code, Chapter
27. It is the responsibility of the applicant to be knowledgeable of the specific requirements of the Weld County Code,
Chapter 27 for the PUD application process.
INTENT AND APPLICABILITY
The PUD District is intended to allow an alternative method for property owners to apply flexibility in developing their
land which may not be possible under the Subdivision application procedure. The PUD process encourages innovation
in residential, commercial and industrial development and the conservation and more efficient use of open space in the
development.
STEP 1: PUD SKETCH PLAN
The Department of Planning Services shall be responsible for processing all PUD Sketch Plan applications in the
unincorporated areas of Weld County in accordance with Sections 27-4-30 and 27-4-40, of the Weld County Code.
The Department of Planning Services may request additional information, application packets and/or fees that will aid in
the review of the Sketch Plan application.
STEP 2: PUD CHANGE OF ZONE
The Department of Planning Services shall be responsible for processing all PUD Change of Zone applications in the
unincorporated areas of Weld County in accordance with Section 27-6-120 of the Weld County Code. The Department
of Planning Services' Staff shall prepare comments for use by the Planning Commission addressing all aspects of the
application. The Planning Commission shall hold a hearing to consider the application. The Planning Commission shall
provide a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners concerning the disposition of the requested zone
change.
The Board of County Commissioners shall hold a public hearing to consider the Change of Zone application and to take
final action thereon. It is recommended that the applicant attend all hearings scheduled for consideration of the Change
of Zone application in order to present the proposal and answer questions of the involved governing bodies.
Step 3: PUD FINAL PLAN
In the event that Planning Services determines that the Final Plan submittal is consistent with the Sketch Plan and
Change of Zone submittals, and a Specific Development Guide was submitted at the Change of Zone application, the
Final Plan shall be administratively reviewed by the Department of Planning Services in accordance with Section 27-740.B.2 of the Weld County Code if the Board of County Commissioners granted the administrative review at the Change
of Zone. In the event that the Planning Services determines that the Final Plan submittal is not consistent with the
Sketch Plan and Change of Zone applications or if a Conceptual Development Guide was submitted at the Change of
Zone application, the Board of County Commissioners shall hold a hearing to consider the Final Plan in accordance with
Section 27-7-40.D
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PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) SKETCH PLAN SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
The Planned Unit Development (PUD) Sketch Plan is the first step of the PUD process. The submittal requirements are
stated in Section 27-4-20 of the Weld County Code which can be accessed at www.co.weld.co.us
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant shall submit the PUD Sketch Plan application fee and the required Sketch Plan application materials as
follows:
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One original PUD Sketch Plan application form
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One digital or electronic copy of completed application materials, if required
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One copy of a legible deed or legal instrument identifying the applicants interest in the property. Signatures of
all fee owners of property must sign this application or if an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization
from all fee owners must be included with the application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence
must be included showing the signatory has legal authority of the partnership to sign for the corporation or
partnership of corporation to do business in the State of Colorado. A Certificate of Good Standing is also
required.
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Four copies of Geologic Maps and Investigation Reports regarding area suitability for the proposed PUD
Development as required by Section 27-4-20.C of the Weld County Code (submittal requirements attached)
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Four copies of the PUD sketch plan map (maps shall conform to Section 27-9-10 of the Weld County Code)
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One original Sketch Plan Development Questionnaire addressing Section 27-4-20.E of the Weld County Code
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If this application is being reviewed as a Cluster PUD, submit one original narrative addressing how this
application complies with the Cluster PUD standards listed in Section 27-10-20 of the Weld County Code
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One original of the Weld County Road Access Permit Application Form (attached)
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One copy of a Statement of Taxes from the Weld County Treasurer showing no delinquent taxes exist for the
original parcel
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Application fee (see front page)
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Colorado Geological Survey fee (see front page)
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Investigation fee, if required (see front page)
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Drainage Report
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Traffic Study
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Flood Hazard Development Permit (FHDP)
_____ Geologic Hazard Development Permit (GHDP)
The applicant shall submit 1 packet containing one original of all of the above for a 7 day completeness
review. Three (3) additional copies of the Plat Map and any required Reports (Traffic Study or Drainage
Report) shall be submitted and kept separate to be collated by Planning Staff. The packet shall be bound
with either paper clips or binder clips (no substitutes). Applications bound in any other fashion may be
returned to the applicant without review.
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PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) SKETCH PLAN APPLICATION
FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE
RECEIPT # /AMOUNT # ___________/$__________
APPLICATION RECEIVED BY__________________
DATE RECEIVED:
___________________________
CASE # ASSIGNED:
__________________________
PLANNER ASSIGNED: _______________________
Parcel Number ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ - ___ - ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___
(12 digit number - found on Tax I.D. information, obtainable at the Weld County Assessor's Office, or www.co.weld.co.us)
(Include all lots being included in the application area. If additional space is required, attach an additional sheet.)
Legal Description __________________________________, Section ___, Township ___ North, Range ___West
Property Address (If Applicable) ________________________________________________________________
Existing Zone District: _______ Proposed Zone District: ______Total Acreage: ______ Proposed #/Lots________
Average Lot Size: __________Minimum Lot Size: __________ Proposed Subdivision Name: ________________
Proposed Area (Acres) Open Space: _____ Is this application to be reviewed as a Cluster PUD? Yes___No___
Are you applying for an exception to the Public Water requirements?
Yes___ No___
FEE OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY (If additional space is required, attach an additional sheet)
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Work Phone # ______________Home Phone # ______________ Email Address__________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip Code __________________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (See Below: Authorization must accompany applications signed by Authorized Agent)
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Work Phone # ______________Home Phone # ______________ Email Address__________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip Code __________________________________________________________________________
UTILITIES:
DISTRICTS:
Water: ______________________________________________________________________
Sewer: ______________________________________________________________________
Gas: ______________________________________________________________________
Electric: ______________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________________________________
School: ______________________________________________________________________
Fire:
______________________________________________________________________
Post: ______________________________________________________________________
I (We) hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted
with or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my (our)knowledge. Signatures of all
fee owners of property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all
fee owners must be included with the application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be
included indicating the signatory has the legal authority to sign for the corporation.
____________________________________
Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Date
__________________________________________
Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent
Date
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PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) CHANGE OF ZONE SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
The Planned Unit Development (PUD) Change of Zone is the second step of the PUD process. In order to
proceed with the Change of Zone application, the applicant must have completed the PUD Sketch Plan
procedure. The submittal requirements are stated in Section 27-5-30 of the Weld County Code which can be
accessed at www.co.weld.co.us
The applicant shall schedule an appointment with the planner of record that processed the Sketch Plan
application to submit the Change of Zone application. The Department of Planning Services may request
additional information, application packets and/or fees that will aid in the review of the Change of Zone
application.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Unless otherwise indicated in Sketch Plan Comments, the applicant shall submit the PUD Change of Zone
application fee the required Change of Zone application materials as follows:
_____ Original PUD Change of Zone application
_____ One digital or electronic copy of completed application materials, if required
_____ Original summary of any concerns identified during the PUD sketch plan application process with an
explanation of how the concerns will be addressed or resolved
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One copy of affidavit and certified list of the names, addresses and the corresponding parcel identification
number assigned by the Weld County Assessor of the owners of property (the surface estate) within 500
feet of the property being considered. This list shall be compiled from the records of the Weld County
Assessor, the Weld County Website, www.co.weld.co.us, or a person qualified to do the task, and shall
be current as of a date no more than thirty days prior to the date the application is submitted to the
Department of Planning Services.
_____ Four copies of the Change of Zone Plat (maps shall conform to Section 27-9-20 of the Weld County
Code)
_____ One original plus three copies of the Specific or Conceptual Development Guide as described in Article
VI, Chapter 27 of the Weld County Code. The applicant shall address the eight major components of the
Development Guide.
_____ If this application is being reviewed as a Cluster PUD, submit an original plus three copies of narrative
addressing how this application complies with the Cluster PUD standards listed in Section 27-10-20 of the
Weld County Code.
_____ Original Weld County Road Access Permit Application Form (attached)
_____ Document showing evidence of adequate water supply (e.g. well permit or letter from a water district or
municipality), that has been approved by the Weld County Attorney’s office. If using a well, please
complete the attached Water Supply Information Summary.
_____ One copy of an agreement with the owner of any ditch associated with the subject property or evidence
that an adequate attempt has been made to accommodate the concerns of the ditch owners in
accordance with Section 27-5-30.I of the Weld County Code
_____ One copy of a Statement of Taxes from the Weld County Treasurer showing no delinquent taxes exist for
the original parcel
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_____ One copy of an existing easement or dedicated right-of-way when it is contiguous to an easement or
right-of-way of the proposed PUD
_____ One copy of an Erosion Control Plan (if required at Sketch Plan)
_____ One copy of deed or legal instrument identifying applicant's interest in the property. Signatures of all fee
owners of property must sign this application or if an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from
all fee owners must be included with the application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence
must be included showing the signatory has legal authority of the partnership to sign for the corporation or
partnership of corporation to do business in the State of Colorado.
_____ Application fee (see front page)
_____ Drainage Report
_____ Investigation fee, if required (see front page)
The applicant shall submit 1 packet containing one original of all of the above for a 7 day completeness
review. Three (3) additional copies of the Plat Map and any required Reports (Traffic Study or Drainage
Report) shall be submitted and kept separate to be collated by Planning Staff. The packet shall be bound
with either paper clips or binder clips (no substitutes). Applications bound in any other fashion may be
returned to the applicant without review.
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PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION
FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE
RECEIPT # /AMOUNT # ___________/$__________
APPLICATION RECEIVED BY__________________
DATE RECEIVED:
___________________________
CASE # ASSIGNED: __________________________
PLANNER ASSIGNED: _______________________
Parcel Number ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ - ___ - ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___
(12 digit number - found on Tax I.D. information, obtainable at the Weld County Assessor's Office, or www.co.weld.co.us)
(Include all lots being included in the application area. If additional space is required, attach an additional sheet.)
Legal Description __________________________________, Section ___, Township ___ North, Range ___West
Property Address (If Applicable) ________________________________________________________________
Existing Zone District: ______ Proposed Zone District: ______Total Acreage: _______ Proposed #/Lots________
Average Lot Size: __________Minimum Lot Size: _________ Proposed Subdivision Name: _________________
Proposed Area (Acres) Open Space: ____________________________________________________________
Are you applying for Conceptual or Specific Guide?
Conceptual_____________ Specific_______________
FEE OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY (If additional space is required, attach an additional sheet.)
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Work Phone # _______________Home Phone # ______________ Email Address_________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip Code __________________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (See Below: Authorization must accompany applications signed by Authorized Agent)
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Work Phone # ______________Home Phone # ______________ Email Address__________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip Code __________________________________________________________________________
UTILITIES:
Water: _______________________________________________________________________
Sewer: _______________________________________________________________________
Gas:
_______________________________________________________________________
Electric: ______________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________________________
DISTRICTS:
School: _______________________________________________________________________
Fire:
_______________________________________________________________________
Post:
_______________________________________________________________________
I (We) hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted with or
contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my (our)knowledge. Signatures of all fee owners of
property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all fee owners must be
included with the application. If a c orporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be i ncluded indicating the
signatory has the legal authority to sign for the corporation. I (we), the undersigned, hereby request hearings before the
Weld County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners concerning the proposed Change of Zone
for the above described unincorporated area of Weld County, Colorado:
_______________________________________
Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent
Date
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Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent
Date
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PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FINAL PLAT SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
The Planned Unit Development Final Plat is the third and final step of the Planned Unit Development process. In order to
proceed with the PUD Final Plat application, the site must be located within a PUD Zone District.
The Department of Planning Services shall be responsible for processing all PUD Final Plat applications in the unincorporated
areas of Weld County in accordance with Section 27-7-40 of the Weld County Code.
The Department of Planning Services shall schedule a public meeting for the applicant with the Weld County Utility
Coordinating Advisory Committee. It is recommended that the applicant attend all hearings scheduled for the Final Plan
application in order to present the proposal and answer questions of the governing bodies.
The Department of Planning Services may request additional information, application packets and/or fees that will aid in the
review of the Final Plat application.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Unless otherwise indicated in the Sketch Plan comments, the applicant shall submit the PUD Final Plat application fee and the
required sketch plan application materials as follows:
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One copy of the recorded Change of Zone Plat which delineates the proposed uses
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Original PUD Final Plat application
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One digital or electronic copy of completed application materials, if required
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If the PUD Change of Zone was submitted as a Conceptual Development Guide, the applicant shall submit one
original copy of the Specific Development Guide as described in Article VI, Chapter 27 of the Weld County Code. The
applicant shall address the eight major components of the Development Guide.
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One copy of a Certificate of Title issued by a title insurance company or an attorney=s opinion of the title in
accordance with Section 27-7-20.B of the Weld County Code. The Certificate of Title or opinion shall be completed
within thirty days of the application submission date.
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One copy of a title commitment issued by a title insurance company or a title opinion by an attorney licensed to
practice in the State of Colorado (The commitment or opinion shall set forth the names of all owners of property. The
commitment or opinion shall include a list of all mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, contracts, and agreements
of record in Weld County affecting the property described in the application. If the attorney's opinion or title
commitment discloses additional holders or owners of such mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, contracts, or
agreements, not party to the application, the Board may require them to join in and approve it. The title commitment
or opinion shall be completed with thirty days prior to the application submission date.)
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One copy of a warranty deed or other suitable document ready to record which deeds to the appropriate public body
all lands other than streets which are to be held for or used for public purposes
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One copy of a Statement of Taxes from the County Treasurer showing no delinquent taxes or special assessments
on the property of the proposed PUD final plan
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One copy of a certificate from a qualified engineer in the State responsible for the design of the utilities
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One copy of all deed restrictions, including those required by the Board of County Commissioners which govern the
future use of all land in the PUD and, covenants, grants of easements or restrictions to be imposed upon the use of
the land, buildings and structures
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Four copies of an improvements agreement according policy regarding collateral for improvements in accordance
with Sections 2-3-30, 24-9-10 and 24-9-20 of the Weld County Code
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One copy of evidence from the appropriate jurisdiction stating that the street and/or highway facilities providing
access to the property are adequate in functional classification, width and structural capacity to meet the traffic
requirements of the uses of the proposed zone district
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Four copies, if applicable, of a proposed off-site public road improvements agreement (the agreement shall be made
in accordance with Section 27-7-30.J of the Weld County Code)
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PUD construction schedule in accordance with Section 27-7-30.K of the Weld County Code
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Sstatement describing the method of financing for the development in accordance with Section 27-7-30.L of the Weld
County Code
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One copy of affidavit and certified list of the names, addresses and the corresponding parcel identification number
assigned by the Weld County Assessor of the owners of property (the surface estate) within five hundred feet of
property being considered. This list shall be compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor, the Weld
County Website, www.co.weld.co.us, or a person qualified to do the task, and shall be current as of a date no more
than thirty days prior to the date the application is submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
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One original statement indicating that the proposed PUD final plan is in compliance and meets all criteria as set forth
in the change of zone. The statement should demonstrate a detailed description of the uses on site and demonstrate
how the development guide has been followed and adhered to.
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Four copies of final plan plat map in compliance with Section 27-9-20 the Weld County Code
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Four copies of a Landscape Plan in compliance with Section 27-9-30 of the Weld County Code
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Four copies of a utility map in compliance with Section 27-9-40 of the Weld County Code
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Four copies of any covenants, grants of easement, and restrictions imposed upon any land, buildings, and structures
within the proposed PUD
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Original Weld County Road Access Permit Application Form (attached)
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Three copies of road plans (a complete estimate of costs shall accompany the road plans)
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Application fee (see front page)
_____ Drainage Report
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Investigation fee, if required (see front page)
The applicant shall submit 1 packet containing one original of all of the above for a 7 day completeness
review. Three (3) additional copies of the Plat Map and any required Reports shall be submitted and kept
separate to be collated by Planning Staff. The packet shall be bound with either paper clips or binder clips
(no substitutes). Applications bound in any other fashion may be returned to the applicant without review.
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PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FINAL PLAT APPLICATION
FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE
RECEIPT # /AMOUNT # ___________/$__________
APPLICATION RECEIVED BY__________________
DATE RECEIVED:
___________________________
CASE # ASSIGNED: _________________________
PLANNER ASSIGNED: _______________________
Parcel Number ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ - ___ - ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___
(12 digit number - found on Tax I.D. information, obtainable at the Weld County Assessor's Office, or www.co.weld.co.us)
(Include all lots being included in the application area. If additional space is required, attach an additional sheet.)
Legal Description __________________________________, Section ___, Township ___ North, Range ___West
Property Address (If Applicable) ________________________________________________________________
Existing Zone District: ______ Proposed Zone District: ______Total Acreage: _______ Proposed #/Lots________
Average Lot Size: _________Minimum Lot Size: __________ Proposed Subdivision Name: _________________
Proposed Area (Acres) Open Space: ____________________________________________________________
Are you applying for Conceptual or Specific Guide?
Conceptual_____________ Specific______________
FEE OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY (If additional space is required, attach an additional sheet)
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Work Phone # _______________Home Phone # _______________ Email Address________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip Code __________________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (See Below: Authorization must accompany applications signed by Authorized Agent)
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Work Phone # ______________Home Phone # _______________ Email Address_________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip Code __________________________________________________________________________
UTILITIES:
DISTRICTS:
Water: _______________________________________________________________________
Sewer: _______________________________________________________________________
Gas:
_______________________________________________________________________
Electric: ______________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________________________
School: _______________________________________________________________________
Post:
_______________________________________________________________________
I (We) hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted with or
contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my (our)knowledge. Signatures of all fee owners of
property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all fee owners must be
included with the application. If a c orporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be i ncluded indicating the
signatory has the legal authority to sign for the corporation. I (we), the undersigned, hereby request the Department of
Planning Services to review this PUD Final Plat or request hearings before the Weld County Planning Commission and
the Board of County Commissioners concerning the PUD Final Plat for the above described unincorporated area of
Weld County, Colorado:
_______________________________________
Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent
Date
_________________________________________
Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent
Date
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Colorado Geological Survey Application/Fees
All Plans submitted for review shall be accompanied with a geology report containing information on the specific items
herein. This report will be reviewed by agencies to evaluate the area being subdivided or developed. Five copies of
this report shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services, including all supporting documentation, including
maps.
The soils and geology report shall be prepared by a professional geologist, as defined by State statutes.
The following concerns shall be fully addressed. If any of these items are addressed in other reports, refer to these
reports appropriately.
It is recognized that certain geologic interpretations cannot be firm or complete, at least in advance of grading
operations, but it is expected that all pertinent data will be presented fully and clearly, so that interpretations and
recommendations can be critically reviewed by others.
1.
Mapping
A detailed large-scale map normally will be required for a report on a tract, as well as for a report on a smaller
area which the geologic relationships are not simple.
Where three-dimensional relationships are significant but cannot be described satisfactorily in words alone, the
report should be accompanied by one or more appropriately positioned structure sections.
The locations of test holes and specific sources of subsurface information should be indicated in the text of the
report, or better, on the map and any sections that are submitted with the report.
2.
General information
Each report should include definite statements concerning the following matters:
3.
A.
Location and size of the subject area and its general setting with respect to major geographic and
geologic features.
B.
Who did the geologic mapping upon which the report is based and when was the mapping done.
C.
Any other kinds of investigations made by the geologist and where pertinent, reasons for doing such
work.
D.
Topography and drainage in the subject area.
E.
Abundance, distribution and general nature of exposures of earth materials within the area.
F.
Nature and source of available subsurface information. Suitable explanations should provide any
technical reviewer with the means for assessing the probable reliability of such data. (Subsurface
relationships can be variously determined or inferred, for example, by projection of surface features
from adjacent areas, by the use of test-hole logs, and by interpretation of geophysical data, and it is
evident that different sources of such interpretation can differ markedly from one another in degree of
detail and reliability according to the method used.)
Geologic Descriptions
The report should contain brief but complete descriptions of all natural materials and structural features
recognized or inferred within the subject area. Where interpretations are added to the recording of direct
observations, the basis for such interpretations should be clearly stated.
The following checklist may be useful as a general, though not necessarily complete, guide for descriptions:
A.
Bedrock (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic types):
1)
2)
3)
4)
Identification as to rock type (e.g., granite, silty sandstone, etc.)
Relative age, and where possible, correlations with named formations
Distribution
Dimension features (e.g., thickness, outcrop breadth, vertical extent)
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5)
6)
7)
8)
B.
Structural features, stratification, foliation, schistocity, folds, zones of contortion or crushing, joints,
shear zones, faults, etc.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
C.
5)
6)
7)
8)
Distribution, occurrence and relative age; relationships with existing topography
Identification of material as to general type
Dimensional characteristics (e.g., thickness, variation in thickness, shape)
Surface expression and correlation with features such as terraces, dunes, undrained
depressions, anomalous protuberances
Physical or chemical features (e.g., moisture content, mineral deposits, content of expandable
clay mineral, alteration, cracks and fissures, fractures)
Physical characteristics (e.g., color, grain size, hardness, compactness, coherence,
cementation)
Distribution and extent of weathered zones; significant differences between fresh and
weathered material
Response to natural surface and near-surface processes (e.g., raveling, gullying, mass
movement)
Drainage: surface water and groundwater
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
E.
Occurrence and distribution
Dimensional characteristics
Orientation, and shifts in orientation
Relative ages (where pertinent)
Specific effects upon the bedrock (describe conditions of the planar surfaces)
Specific features of faults (e.g., zones of gorge and breccia, nature of offsets, timing of
movements); are faults active in either the geologic sense or the historical sense
Surficial (unconsolidated) deposits: artificial (man-made) fill, topsoil, stream-laid alluvium, beach sands
and gravels, residual debris, lake and pond sediments, swamp accumulations, dune sands, marine
and non-marine terrace deposits, talus accumulations, creep and slope wash materials, various kinds
of slump and slide debris, etc.
1)
2)
3)
4)
A.
Physical characteristics (e.g., color, grain size, nature of stratification, foliation, or schistocity,
hardness, coherence)
Special physical or chemical features (e.g., calcareous or siliceous cement, concretions,
mineral deposits, alteration other than weathering)
Distribution and extent of weather zones; significant differences between fresh and weathered
rock
Response to natural surface and near surface processes (e.g., raveling, gullying)
Distribution/occurrence (e.g., streams, ponds, swamps, springs, seeps, subsurface basins)
Relations to topography
Relations to geologic features (e.g., previous strata, fractures, faults)
Sources and permanence
Variations in amounts of water (e.g., intermittent spring and seeps, floods)
Evidence for earlier occurrence of water at localities now dry
Effect of water on the properties of the in-place materials
Features of special significance (if not already included in the foregoing descriptions)
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Features representing accelerated erosion (e.g., cliff reentrants, badlands, advancing gully
heads)
Features indicating subsidence or settlement (e.g., fissures, scarplets, offset reference
features, historic records and measurements)
Features indicating creep (e.g., fissures, scarplets, distinctive patterns of cracks and/or
vegetation, topographic budges, displaced or tilted reference features, historic records and
measurements)
Slump and slide masses in bedrock and/or surficial deposits; distribution, geometric
characteristics, correlation with topographic and geologic features, age and rates of
movement
Deposits related to recent floods (e.g., talus aprons, debris ridges, canyon-bottom trash)
Active faults and their recent effects upon topography and drainage
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4.
Mineral Resources
Types, location and value of mineral resources within the land to be subdivided. These include, but are not
limited to, limestone used for construction, coal, sand, gravel, and quarry aggregate, for which extraction by an
extractor is or will be commercially feasible, or which is a deposit having significant economic or strategic value
to the county, state or nation. Any area known to contain a commercial mineral deposit shall not be subdivided
until such deposit is extracted, unless the Board of County Commissioners finds that extraordinary
environmental damage or public hazard results from such extraction.
5.
The Bearing of Geologic Factors upon the Intended Land Use
Treatment of this general topic, whether presented as a separate section or integrated in some manner with the
geologic descriptions, normally constitutes the principle contribution of the report. It involves both the effects of
geologic features upon the proposed grading, construction, and land use; and the effects of these proposed
modifications upon future geological processes in the area.
The following checklist includes the topics that ordinarily should be considered in submitting discussion,
conclusions, and recommendations in the geologic reports:
A.
General compatibility of natural features with proposed land use: Is it basically reasonable to develop
the subject area?
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
B.
Topography
Lateral stability of earth materials
Problems of flood inundation, erosion, and deposition
Problems caused by features or conditions in adjacent properties
Other general problems
Special recommendations
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Areas to be left as natural ground
Removal or buttressing of existing slide masses
Flood protection
Problems of groundwater circulation
Position of structures, with respect to active faults
PERFORMANCE REPORT GUIDELINES (Individual Sewage Disposal Systems (ISDS), if applicable)
1.
A report conforming to the following standards for lots between one acre to five acres, where individual sewer
systems are proposed, shall be submitted in addition to the Performance Report Guidelines for Geology and
Soils Report. The report shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer licensed to practice in
Colorado.
A map drawn at the same scale as the preliminary plan locating all lots, drainage-ways, flood plains, slopes in
excess of thirty percent, surface and subsurface soils hazards, geologic hazards, depth to bedrock, water table
depth and other hazards.
2.
The report shall address the following:
A.
Percolation tests shall be conducted for no fewer that twenty percent of the total number of lots in the
filing. In cases in which unique geologic, topographic, or soils conditions, such as: depth to bedrock,
depth to water. Slopes in excess of ten percent, etc. are found, additional tests may be required by the
appropriate review agency.
B.
All locations not suited for placement of leach fields due to soils, geologic, topographic, or hazard
conditions shall be noted on the plan. The Change of Zone plan shall be designed as to insure that
each lot has a minimum of two sites appropriate for individual sewage disposal systems (ISDS) which
do not fall in the restricted zones noted on the plan.
C.
Relationship of the leach fields to leach fields, wells, and structures, lakes, streams, irrigation systems,
and other water forms on adjoining parcels and identification of any possible hazards. Such
identification shall be based on an analysis of the probable effects of water on the soils, geology and
hydrology of the area.
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D.
The availability of a central sewage system and the feasibility of inclusion into such systems. In the
event a community sewer system collection line is constructed within four hundred (400) feet of the
PUD, the lot shall abandon their septic system and obtain service from that community system.
All Sketch Plan applications will be submitted to the Colorado Geological Survey for review along with the required
geologic maps and investigation reports. The following fee shall be collected by the Department of Planning Services at
the time the Sketch Plan is submitted. As the fee will be forwarded, please make checks payable to the Colorado
Geological Survey.
Colorado Geological Survey Application Fees:
All Sketch Plan applications will be submitted to the Colorado Geological Survey for review along with the
required geologic maps and investigation reports. The following fee shall be collected by the Department of
Planning Services at the time the Sketch Plan is submitted. As the fee will be forwarded, please make checks
payable to the Colorado Geological Survey.
Very Small Residential Subdivisions: 1-3 dwellings and <100 acres. Cost = $600.00
Small Subdivision Review: Subdivisions with >3 dwellings and <100 acres. Cost = $950.00
Large Subdivision Reviews: Subdivisions with >100 acres and <500 acres. Cost = $1550.00
Very Large Subdivision Review: Five hundred acres or more. Cost =$2500.00
For more information, please contact the Colorado Geological Survey Division of Minerals and Geology, 1313 Sherman
St, Rm 715, Denver, Co. 80203 (303) 866-2611.
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AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS
SURFACE ESTATE
Property Legal Description:___________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Parcel Number ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ - ___ - ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___
(12 digit number - found on Tax I.D. information, obtainable at the Weld County Assessor's Office, or www.co.weld.co.us)
(Include all lots being included in the application area. If additional space is required, attach an additional sheet.)
THE UNDERSIGNED, being first duly sworn, states that to the best of his or her knowledge the attached list is a true
and accurate list of the names, addresses, and the corresponding Parcel Identification Number assigned by the Weld
County Assessor of the owners of property (the surface estate) within five hundred feet of the property being considered.
This list was compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor, or a person qualified to do the task, and shall be
current as of a date no more than thirty days prior to the date the application is submitted to the Department of Planning
Services.
Signatures of all fee owners of property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization
from all fee owners must be included with the application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be
included indicating the signatory has the legal authority to sign for the corporation.
I (We) hereby depose and state under the penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals and/or plans submitted with or
contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my (our) knowledge.
__________________________ __________________________ _______________________
Signature
Date
Signature
Date
Signature
Date
APPLICATION ASSISTANCE AND OFFICE LOCATIONS
Weld County Planning and Zoning
Department of Planning Services
th
1555 N 17 Ave
Greeley CO 80631
(970) 353-6100 x3540
Weld County Public Roads
Weld County Department of Public Works
1111 H St
Greeley CO 80631
(970) 356-4000 x3750
Web link –
www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/PlanningZoning
Web link –
www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/PublicWorks
Weld County Building Inspection
Department of Planning
th
1555 N 17 Ave
Greeley CO 80631
(970) 353-6100 x3540
Colorado Highways
Colorado Dept. of Transportation
1420 Second St
Greeley CO 80631
(970) 353-1232
Web link –
www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/PlanningZoning
Web link – www.coloradodot.info/
Water Wells
Division of Water Resources
1313 Sherman St
Rm 818
Denver CO 80203
(303) 866-3581
Division of Water Resources
810 Ninth St
nd
2 Floor
Greeley CO 80631
(970) 352-8712
Web link - www.water.state.co.us.
Geological
Colorado Geological Survey
Division of Minerals and Geology
1313 Sherman St
Rm 715
Denver CO 80203
(303) 866-2611
Weld County Septic Permits
Department of Public Health and Environment
1555 N 17th Ave
Greeley CO 80631
(970) 304-6415
Web link –
www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/HealthEnvironment
Soil Conservation Districts
Big Thompson (Fort Collins) - 970-493-1638
Boulder Valley (Longmont) - x3
Fort Collins - 970-221-0611
Morgan - 970-867-9659 x3
Platte Valley (Brighton) - 303-857-6721
Southeast Weld (Brighton) - 303-659-7004 x101
West Adams (Brighton) - 303-659-2080
West Greeley - 970-356-8097 x3
Web link – www.cacd.us
Web link - www.geosurvey.state.co.us.
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Approval or Denial will be issued in minimum of 5 days.
Revised Date 6/29/10
Approved by____________________________
Weld County Public Works Dept.
1111 H Street
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
Phone: (970)304-6496
Fax: (970)304-6497
ACCESS PERMIT
APPLICATION FORM
Applicant
Property Owner (If different than Applicant)
Name _____________________________________
Name _______________________________________
Company __________________________________
Address _____________________________________
Address ___________________________________
City__________________ State ____ Zip __________
City__________________ State ____ Zip ________
Phone ______________________________________
Business Phone _____________________________
Fax ________________________________________
Fax_______________________________________
E-mail_______________________________________
E-mail _____________________________________
▲= Existing Access
∆= Proposed Access
Parcel Location & Sketch
The access is on WCR__________
Nearest Intersection: WCR __________ & WCR __________
Distance from Intersection ___________________________
Parcel Number __________________________________
Section/Township/Range__________________________
Is there an existing access to the property? YES NO
Number of Existing Accesses________________________
Road Surface Type & Construction Information
Asphalt ___ Gravel ___ Treated ___ Other __________
Culvert Size & Type _________________________________
Materials used to construct Access____________________
Construction Start Date _________ Finish Date___________
Proposed Use
□ Temporary (Tracking Pad Required)/ $75
□ Small Commercial or Oil & Gas/$75
□ Field (Agriculture Only)/Exempt
Is this access associated with a Planning Process?
□ Single Residential/$75
□ Large Commercial/$150
□ No
Required Attached Documents
- Traffic Control Plan
-Certificate of Insurance
□ USR
□ RE
□ Industrial/$150
□ Subdivision/$150
□ PUD
□ Other__________
- Access Pictures (From the Left, Right, & into the access)
By accepting this permit, the undersigned Applicant, under penalty of perjury, verifies that they have received all pages of the permit
application; they have read and understand all of the permit requirements and provisions set forth on all pages; that they have the
authority to sign for and bind the Applicant, if the Applicant is a corporation or other entity; and that by virtue of their signature the
Applicant is bound by and agrees to comply with all said permit requirements and provisions, all Weld County ordinances, and state laws
regarding facilities construction.
Signature_______________________________ Printed Name _________________________ Date _________________
Approval or Denial will be issued in minimum of 5 days.
Revised Date 6/29/10
Approved by____________________________
DRAINAGE REPORT REVIEW CHECKLIST
Project Name:
The purpose of this checklist is to provide the applicant’s Engineer a basic list of items that County Staff will review
in regards to a drainage report. The drainage design shall meet the requirements of the Weld County Code and
commonly accepted engineering practices and methodologies.
A detention pond design (or other stormwater mitigation design) is appropriate for projects which have a potential
to adversely affect downstream neighbors and public rights-of-way from changes in stormwater runoff as a result
of the development project. The design engineer’s role is to ensure adjacent property owners are not adversely
affected by stormwater runoff created by development of the applicant’s property.
REPORT ( = complete,  = required)
☐Stamped by PE, scanned electronic PDF acceptable
☐Certification of Compliance
☐Variance request, if applicable
☐Description/Scope of Work
☐Number of acres for the site
☐Methodologies used for drainage report & analysis
Design Parameters
☐Design storm
☐Release rate
☐URBANIZING or NON-URBANIZING
☐Overall post construction site imperviousness
☐Soils types
☐Discuss how the offsite drainage is being routed
☐Conclusion statement must also include the following:
☐Indicate that the historical flow patterns and run-off amounts will be maintained in such a manner that
it will reasonably preserve the natural character of the area and prevent property damage of the type
generally attributed to run-off rate and velocity increases, diversions, concentration and/or unplanned
ponding of storm run-off for the 100-year storm.
☐How the project impacts are mitigated.
Construction Drawings
☐Drawings stamped by PE, (scanned electronic PDF preferred)
Drainage facilities
☐Outlet details
☐Spillway
Maintenance Plan
☐Frequency of onsite inspections
☐Repairs, if needed
☐Cleaning of sediment and debris from drainage facilities
☐Vegetation maintenance
☐Include manufacturer maintenance specifications, if applicable
Comments:
4/27/2016
Weld County
Colorado
Department of Planning Services | Development Review
1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 | Ph: 970-353-6100 | Fax: 970-304-6498
www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/PlanningZoning