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ORDINANCE NO. 2011-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE KEENESBURG MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A FAIRGROUNDS ZONE DISTRICT. WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it would be in the best interest of the town to add a fairgrounds district to protect the agricultural heritage of the town; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to create this zone district to accommodate the variety of unique events that have been held or are planned to be held by the Southeast Weld County Junior Fair and Rodeo Association and other similar property owners and organizations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF KEENESBURG, COLORADO. Section 1. Section 16-2-10 of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following at the end of the listed zone districts: Sec. 16-2-10 General. In order to implement the provisions of this Chapter, the town is hereby, and in the future may be, divided into the following zoning districts: FZ Fairgrounds Zone District Section 2. Chapter 16 of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby amended by the addition of a new Section 16-2-167 to read as follows: Sec. 16-2-167. Fairgrounds Zone District (FZ) (a) Purpose (1) Purpose. The fairgrounds zone district is designed to accommodate uses associated with fairs, shows, auctions, and other public and private events that are generally recognized as fairgrounds uses that are not otherwise permitted within any other zoning district. (2) For the purposes of this article, the word "fairgrounds" as it relates to a use, structure or facility means a use, structure or facility where a County, City or State Fair is held, as well as used as a meeting hall for social, fraternal, civic, public and similar organizations or as an event venue for spectator and non-spectator field events and activities. (b) Performance standards (1) No junk, junked or inoperable motor vehicles, litter, refuse or rubbish shall be stored outdoors except as in compliance with Chapter 7, Article 1 of this Code. (2) No junk materials, waste, or trash shall be removed from one parcel of property and disposed of by disposition upon another parcel of property, or on the streets or public right-of-way except by being delivered to an authorized dump site. (3) Trash containers shall be stored behind the front line (or side lines where adjacent to streets) of the primary structure, other locations may be approved by the Administrator where adherence to these standards is not practical. (4) Buffering shall be required when abutting residentially zoned property. Buffering shall be provided so as to sufficiently separate the use and activities to be conducted on the FZ zoned lot and protect the residential character of the adjoining property. Such required buffering may include, by way of example and not limitation, 6-foot high wooden fencing, landscaping, including berms, trees, shrubs, and groundcover. Location, size, and type of buffering shall be approved by the Board of Trustees. Buffering shall be in addition to minimal landscaped open space requirements. (5) When not in use during events, all materials or wastes which might cause fumes or dust, or which constitute a fire hazard or which may be edible by or otherwise be attractive to rodents or insects shall be stored outdoors in closed containers. During events, animal waste shall be addressed as soon as reasonably possible. (6) All events will be required to be completed, all music must cease at 12:00 a.m., and the lights must be off by 1:00 a.m. Provisions to extend these requirements are available through the use by special review process in section 16-2-50 of this Code. (c) Uses by right. (1) Rodeo events, animal shows and competitions, and horse racing. (2) Entertainment venues, expositions, trade show operations held on fairgrounds premises. (3) Banquet and meeting facilities and operations. (4) Agricultural, horticultural and equine education facilities and shows. (5) Holiday light shows and events. (6) Offices for related permitted uses or emergency personnel. (7) Accommodation of temporary overnight stays by participants and staff in permitted events. (8) Farmers markets, flea markets and auctions. (9) Special event sales such as, but not limited to, merchandise fairs, retail sales and warehouse sales, Rotary and other clubs and organization fundraiser sales. (10) Automotive related events such as car shows and rallies. (11) Equestrian events. (12) Animal/ stock shows and events including but not limited to roping. (13) Special service events such as, but not limited to, veterinary clinics. (14) Private parties, receptions, weddings and other related events. (15) Concerts, dances, tournaments, athletic and recreational events, exhibitions, plays, theatre, conventions and religious events. (16) Community meetings, seminars and banquets. (17) 4-H, FFA, or similar organizational events, including but not limited to meetings, shows and training clinics. (18) Caretakers' facilities. (19) For temporary relocation of persons and property in case of any emergency or disaster. (20) Circus and carnival events that have obtained a no-fee permit from the Town, limited to four annually. (21) Motor sports such as but not limited to truck pulls, demolition derbies and tractor pulls that have obtained a no-fee permit from the Town, limited to six annually. (d) Uses by Special Review. (1) Circus and carnival events that exceed the limit of four annually permitted as a use by right. (2) Motor sports such as but not limited to truck pulls, demolition derbies and tractor pulls that exceed the limit of six annually permitted as a use by right. (e) Accessory Uses. (1) Public restrooms. (2) Picnic shelters. (3) Band shells. (4) Service storage buildings. (5) Garages for storage of vehicles. (f) Parking. (1) Parking shall be made available at a minimum of one (1) space per four (4) seats, or eight (8) feet of bench length provided in the principal structure. Section 3. Section 16-2-170 of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby amended with the additional of a column to the Schedule of Requirements for Commercial Districts for the zone district FZ to read as follows: 16-2-170. Zone district schedule of requirements. The schedule of requirements includes basic bulk, setback, density, intensity and open space requirements for each zone district. Additional requirements are listed for uses permitted by special review.
SCHEDULE OF REQUIREMENTS
Section 4. Footnote 3 in Section 16-2-170 of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (words to be added underlined; words to be deleted 3 In the CH, PZ and FZ Districts, the minimum side yard shall be 10 feet for the first 25 feet of building height. Buildings in excess of 25 feet shall increase the side yard setback 1 foot for each 2 feet of building height over 25 feet to a maximum of 25 feet. Section 5. If any article, section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is held to be up-constitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Board of Trustees hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each part or parts hereof irrespective of the fact that anyone part or parts be declared unconstitutional or invalid. Section 6. All other ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent or conflicting with this ordinance or any portions hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict. INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED, APPROVED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL this 22nd day of February, 2011.
TOWN OF KEENESBURG, COLORADO
_________________________________ Danny Kipp, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________ Debra L. Chumley, Town Clerk
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