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STREAM MARGIN DEVELOPMENT
Application Package Contents
Attached is a Development Application package for submission of
your application. Included in this package are the following
attachments:
1. Application Form
2. Description of Minimum Contents of Development Application
3. Description of Specific Contents for Submission of your
Application
4. Copy of Review Standards for Your Application
5. Public Hearing Notice Requirements Summary
6. General Summary of Your Application Process
Generally, to submit a complete application, you should fill in
the application form and attach to it that written and mapped
information identified in Attachments 2 and 3. Please note that
all applications require responses to the review standards for
that particular development type. The standards for your
application are listed in Attachment 4.
You can determine if your application requires that public notice
be given by reviewing Attachment 5. Table 1 of that attachment
will tell you whether or not your application requires notice and
the form the notice should take. Your responsibilities in this
regard are summarized in the cover explanation to the table.
We strongly encourage all applicants to hold a pre -application
conference with a Planning Office staff person so that the
requirements for submitting a complete application can be fully
described to you.
Please also recognize that review of these materials does not
substitute for a complete review of the Aspen Land Use
Regulations. While this application package attempts to
summarize the key provisions of the Code as they apply to your
type of development, it cannot possibly replicate the detail or
the scope of the Code. If you have questions which are not
answered by the materials in this package, we suggest that you
contact the staff member assigned to your case or consult the
applicable sections of the aspen Land Use Regulations.
appcover
1) Project Name
2) Project Iocation
(indicate street address, lot & block ramiber, legal description where
appropriate)
3) Present Zoning 4) lot Size
5) Applicant's Name, Address & Phone #
6) Representative's Name, Address & Phone #
7) IVpe of Application (please check all that apply):
Conditional Use Conceptual SPA ConiDeptuail Historic Dev.
Special Review Final SPA Final Historic Dev.
8040 Greenline Oxceptual PUD Minor Historic Deay.
Stream Margin Final PUD Historic Demolition
Maintain Viers Plane Subdivision Historic Designation
Condo ni ni u i nation Tbxt/Map Amendment GMS Allotment
lot Split/lot Line
Adjustment
CMZS EximpLion
8) Description of Existirxj Uses (number and type of existing structures;
apprmci mate sq. ft.: number of bedrooms; any previous approvals granted to the
Ply) .
9) Description of Development Application
10) Have you attached the follaaing?
Response to Attadment 2, Minimum SuIzussion Contents
Response to Attadmient 3, Specific Submission Contents
Response to Attadment 4, Review Strambrds for Your Application
ATTACHMENT 2
Minimum Submission Contents for All Development Applications
All Development Applications shall include, at a minimum,
the following information and materials.
1. The applicant's name, address and telephone
number, contained within a letter signed by the
applicant stating the name, address, and telephone
number of the representative authorized to act on
behalf of the appt n .
2. The street address and legal description of the
parcel on which the development is proposed to
occur.
3. A d'sc ure of ownership of the parcel on which
the development is proposed to occur; --consisting
of a current certificate from a title insurance
company, or attorney licensed to practice in the
State of Colorado, listing the names of all owners
of the property, and all mortgages, judgments,
liens, easements, contracts and agreements
affecting the parcel, and demonstrating the
owner's right to apply for the Development
Application.
4, An 8 1/2" x 11" vicinity map locating the subject
parcel within the City of Aspen.
5. A written description of the proposal and an
explanation in written, graphic or model form of
how the proposed development complies with the
review standards relevant to the Development
Application.
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ATTACt3MENT 3
Specific Submission Contents: Development Application
for Stream Margin Review
The Development Application for development in an Environ-
mentally Sensitive Area (ESA) shall include the following:
A. A plan of the proposed development, which shall depict
at a minimum the -following information:
1. The boundary of the property for which development
is requested.
2. Existing and proposed improvements.
3. Significant natural features, including natural
hazards and trees.
B. For development subject to stream margin review, the
plan shall depict:
1. The 100-year floodplain line and the high water
line.
2. Existing and proposed grades at two -foot contours,
with five-foot intervals for grades over ten
percent (100).
3. When development is proposed in a special flood
hazard area: accurate elevations (in relation to
mean sea level) of the lowest floor, including
basement, of all new or substantially improved
structures; a verification and recordation of the
actual elevation in relation to mean sea level to
which any structure is constructed; a
demonstration that all new construction or
substantial improvements will be anchored to
prevent floatation, collapse or lateral movement
of any structure to be constructed or improved; a
demonstration that the structure will have the
lowest floor, including, basement, elevated to at
least two (2) feet above the base flood elevation,
all as certified by a registered professional
engineer or architect.
A descriptio'p of proposed construction techniques
to be used.
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ATTACHMENT 4
Review Standards: Development in Stream Margin
No development shall be permitted within one hundred feet
(1001), measured horizontally, from the high water line of the
Roaring Fork River and its tributary streams, or within the
Special Flood Hazard Area where it extends beyond one hundred
feet (1001) from the high water line of the Roaring Fork River
and its tributary streams, unless the Commission makes a
determination that the proposed development complies with all the
standards set forth below.
1' 1-. It can be demonstrated that any proposed development which is in the Special Flood Hazard Area will not
increase the base flood elevation on the parcel
proposed for development. This shall be demonstrated
by an engineering study prepared by a professional
engineer registered to practice in the State of
Colorado which shows that the base flood elevation will
not be raised, including, but not limited to, proposing
mitigation techniques on or off -site which compensate
for any base flood elevation increase caused by the
development.
2. Any trail on the parcel designated on the Aspen Area
Comprehensive Plan: Parks/Recreation/Open Space/Trails
Plan map is dedicated for public use.
3. The recommendations of the Roaring Fork Greenway Plan
are implemented in the proposed plan for development,
to the greatest extent practicable.
4. No vegetation is removed or slope grade changes made
that produce erosion and sedimentation of the stream
bank.
5. To the greatest extent practicable, the proposed
development reduces pollution and interference with the
natural changes of the river, stream or other
tributary.
6. Written notice is given to the Colorado Water
Conservation Board prior to any alteration or
relocation of a water course, and a copy of said notice
is submitted to. the Federal Emergency Management
Agency.
7. A guarantee is provided in the event a water course is
altered or relocated, that applies to the developer and
his heirs, successors and assigns that ensures that the
flood carrying capacity on the parcel is not
diminished.
8. Copies are provided
permits relating to
year floodplain.
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of all necessary federal and state
work within the one hundred (loo)
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Attachment 5
Public Hearing Notice Requirements
There are three forms of notice required by the Aspen Land Use
Regulations, these being notice by publication in the newspaper,
notice by posting of the property and notice by mail to
surrounding landowners. You can determine whether your
application requires notice, and the type of notice it requires,
from Table 1, which is attached to this summary.
Following, is a summary of the notice requirements, including
identifying who is responsible for completing the notice.
1. Publication
Publication of notice in a paper of general circulation in the
City of Aspen is to be done at least 15 days prior to the
hearing. The legal notice will be written by the Planning Office
Administrative Assistant and we will place the notice in the
paper within`,the appropriate deadline.
2. Posting
Posting of a sicn in a conspicuous ace on the property is to be
done 10 days prior to the hea ing. It is the applicant's
responsibility to obtain a copy of the sign from the Planning
Office, to fill it in correctly and to bring proof (preferably a
photograph) to the hearing that posting took place.
3. Mailing
Mailing of notice is to be made to all owners of property within
300 feet of the subject development parcel by the applicant. It
is the applicant's responsibility to obtain a copy of the notice
from the Planning Office, to mail it according to the following
standards, and to bring proof to the hearing (in the form of a
signed affidavit) that the mailing took place.
Standards for notice shall be as follows:
a. Any federal agency, state, county or municipal
government service district or quasi governmental agency
that owns property within. 300 feet of the subject property
must be mailed notice 15 days prior to the hearing.
b. All other landowners within 300 feet of the subject
property must be mailed notice 10 days prior to the hearing,
unless notice is given by hand delivery, in which case it
must be sent 5 days prior to the hearing.
C. Subdivision applications only also require notice by
registered mail to all surface owners, mineral owners and
lessees of mineral owners of the subject property.
The names and addresses of property owners shall be those on the
current tax records of Pitkin County as they appeared no more
than sixty days prior to the date of public hearing.
TABLE 1
SUMMAIR C OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PMCEDJRES
APPLICATION TYPE PUBLIC HEARING ROQUIRED?
EK WH M
Conditional Use
Y
commission
Special Review
N
8040 Greenline
N
Stream Margin
Mountain View Plane
N
Conceptual Historic Development Y
HPC
Final Historic Development
N,
Minor Historic Development
N
Historic Demolition
Y
HPC
Historic Designation
Y
HPC, Ca nnis.
& Council
Conceptual SPA
Y
Final SPA
Y
Conceptual PUD
Y
Final PUD
Y
Subdivision
Y
Condominiumization
N
Lot Split
Y
Lot Line Adjustment
N
GMQS Allotment
Y
GMQS Exemption
N (except for
lot split)
Map Amerxinents
Y
Text Amendments
Y f-
* Numbers refer to the following:
1 = Publication in newspaper
2 = Posting of property
3 = Mailing to surrounding landowners
4 = Ordinance adoption procedures
Council
Conmaission
Council
commission
Commission
Council
FU M OF NOTICE*
2,3
1,2,3
1,2,3
HPC-1,2,3
Cottons . - 1, 2, 3
Council-4
1,2,3
1,2,3
1,2,3
1,2,3
1,2,3
1,2,3
commission 1,2,3
see above for lot split
Cmnission &
Council
cmmission &
Council
Commis.-1,2,3
Council-4
Ca mtis . -1
Council-4
Attachment 6
General Summary of One Step Commission and One Step Council
Application Process
1. Application Types: The following are the Development
Applications which are processed in one step by the
Commission:
* Conditional Use
* Special Review (Dimensional Requirements, Parking or
Utility/Trash Service Area)
* ESA (8040 Greenline, Stream Margin or Mountain View
Plane)
* GMQS Exemption for expansion of commercial or office
use, change in use and for historic landmark
The following are the Development Applications which are
processed in one step by the Council:
* Subdivision Exemption for lot line adjustment, lot
split or condominiumization
* GMQS Exemption for lot split
2. Development Review Procedure Summary: The one step
development review procedure can be described as follows.
Stage One: Attend pre -application conference. The purpose
of this one-on-one meeting with staff is to determine the
review process into which your development proposal fits and
to identify the materials staff will need to review your
application.
Stage Two: Submit Development Application. Based on. your
meeting with staff, you should respond to the appropriate
portions of the application package and submit the requested
number of copies of a complete application, with the
appropriate processing fee, to the Planning Office.
Stage Three: Determination of Completeness. Within five
working days of the date of your submission, the application
package will be reviewed by a member of the staff. You will
be notified in writing of whether the application is
complete or if additional materials are required. Please be
aware that the purpose of the completeness review is to
determine whether or not you have submitted what was
requested; not whether the information is sufficient to
obtain approval.
Stage Four: Review of Development Application. Once your
application is determined to be complete, a date for its
review by the Commission or Council will be set. This date
is normally about 30 days subsequent to the date your
application is found complete. However, if the Commission
or Council agenda of that date is already full, your
application may be scheduled a maximum of 60 days from the
date it is found complete.
During the staff review stage, the application will be
referred to other agencies for comments. You may be
contacted by the staff member assigned to your case or
directly by the agency if additional information is needed
or if problems are identified.
Referral comments are due into the Planning Office about two
weeks before your scheduled review date. When they are
received, the staff member assigned to your case will
compile them, along with his or her own review comments with
respect to the proposal's compliance with the Code, into a
review memo. The planner will also recommend approval,
denial or tabling of the application and recommend
appropriate conditions to this action. The memo is normally
available at the end of the week before your hearing. You
will be called to pick up a copy of the memo when it is
ready, or we can mail it to you if you so request.
buying the period of staff review, it is essential that
public notice be given, when required for your development
application. The requirements for notice of your
application are provided in Attachment 5.
Your project will be presented to the Commission or Council
at a regularly scheduled meeting. A copy of the agenda
showing where during the meeting your application is
scheduled can be obtained when you pick up the staff memo.
The typical meeting includes a presentation by staff, a
presentation by you or your representative, questions and
comments by the review body and the public and an action on
the staff recommendation, unless additional information is
requested by the review body.
Stage Five: Receipt of Building Permit. Once you have
received final approval of your development application, you
may proceed to building permit review. During this time,
your project will be examined for its compliance with the
Uniform Building Code. It will also be checked for
compliance with applicable provisions of the Land Use
Regulations which were not reviewed in detail during the one
step review (this might include a check of floor area
ratios, setbacks, parking, open space and the like). Fees
for water, sewer, parks and employee housing will be
collected if due. Any document required to be recorded,
such as a plat, deed restriction or agreement, will need to
be reviewed and recorded before a Building Permit is issued.
For more information on the
visit the Building Department
review procedures.
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Building Permit Stage, please
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Aspen Land Use Regulations.
Sec. 5-202. Moderate -Density Residential R-15 .
A. Purpose. The purpose of the Moderate -Density Residen-
tial (R-15) Zone District is to provide areas for
residential purposes with customary accessory uses.
Recreational and institutional uses customarily found
in proximity to residential uses are included as
conditional uses. Lands in the Moderate -Density
Residential (R-15) Zone ❑istrict typically consist of
additions to the Aspen Townsite and subdivisions on the
periphery of the City. Lands within the Townsite which
border Aspen Mountain are also included in the Modera-
te -Density Residential (R-15) Zone District.
B. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted as of
right in the Moderate -Density Residential (R-15) Zone
District.
1. Detached residential dwelling;
2. Duplex;
3. Farm buildings and uses, provided that all such
buildings and storage areas are located at least
one hundred (1001) feet from pre-existing dwel-
lings on other lots;
4. Home occupations; and
5. Accessory buildings and uses.
C. Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted as
conditional uses in the Moderate -Density Residential
(R-15) Zone District, subject to the standards and pro-
cedures established in Art. 7, Div. 3.
1. Open use recreation site;
2. Public or private academic school;
3. Church;
4. Group home;
5. Day care center;
6. Museum;
7. Satellite dish antenna;
8. Lodge, where indicated by designation as a Lodge
Overlay District (L) pursuant to Sec. 5-225;
9. For properties which contain a Historic Landmark:
bed and breakfast; boarding house; and two
detached residential dwellings or a duplex on a
lot with a minimum area of 15,000 sq. ft; and
10. Accessory Dwelling Units meeting the provisions of
Section 5-508.
D_ Dimensional reqgirements. The following dimensional
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requirements shall apply to all permitted and condi-
tional uses in the Moderate -Density Residential (R-15)
Zone District.
1. Minimum lot size (sq.ft.): 15,000
2. Minimum lot area per dwelling unit (sq.ft.):
detached_resi.dential dwelling: 15,000
duplex: A duplex may be develo_ped.Aon a lot of
15,000 sq. ft. that was subdivided as of
April 28, 1975. Otherwise the duplex must be
developed with a minimum lot area of 10,000
sq. ft. per dwelling unit, unless the
property contains a historic landmark, in
which case a duplex or two detached residen-
tial dwellings may be developed with a
minimum lot area of 7,500 sq. ft. per unit.
bed and breakfast, boardinghouse: no require-
ment.
3. Minimum lot width (ft.): 75
4. Minimum front yard (ft.):
residential dwellings: 25
accessory buildings and all other buildings:
30
5. Minimum side yard (ft.): 10
6. Minimum rear yard (ft.):
all buildings except residential dwellings
and accessory buildings: 20
residential dwellings: 10
accessory building: 5
7. Maximum height (ft.): 25
8. Minimum distance between detached buildings on the
lot (ft.): 10
9. Percent of open space required for building site:
no requirement
10. External floor area ratio (applies to conforming
and nonconforming lots of record):
DETACHED RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
Lot Size Allowable
(S .Ft.) S .Ft.*
0- 3,000 80 sq.ft. of floor area for
each 100 sq.ft. in lot area,
up to a maximum of 2,400
sq.ft. of floor area.
3,000- 9,000 2,400 sq.ft. of floor area,
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plus 28 sq.ft. of floor area
for each additional 100 sq.ft.
in lot area, up to a maximum
of 4,080 sq.ft. of floor area.
9,000- 15,000 4,080 sq. ft. of floor area,
plus 7 sq. ft. of floor area
for each additional 100 sq.ft.
in lot area, up to maximum of
4,500 sq. ft. of floor area.
15,000- 50,000 4,500 sq.ft. of floor area
plus 6 sq.ft. of floor area
for each additional 100 sq.ft.
in lot area, up to a maximum
of 6,600 sq. ft. of floor
area.
50,000+ 6,600 sq.ft. of floor area,
plus 2 sq.ft. of floor area
for each additional 100 sq.ft
in lot area.
DUPLEX
Lot Size Allowable
Sq.Ft.) S . Ft.*
0- 3,000 90 sq.ft. of floor area for
each 100 sq.ft. in lot area,
up to a maximum of 2,700
sq.ft. of floor area.
3,000- 9,000 2,700 sq.ft. of floor area,
plus 30 sq.ft. of floor area
for each additional 100 sq.ft.
in lot area, up to a maximum
of 4,500 sq.ft. of floor area.
9,000- 15,000
4,500 sq. ft. of floor area,
plus 7 sq. ft. of
floor area
for each additional
100 sq.ft.
in lot area, up to
a maximum
of 4,920 sq. ft. in
lot area.
15,000- 50,000
4,920 sq.ft. of floor area,
plus 6 sq.ft. of
floor area
for each additional
100 sq.ft.
in lot area, up to
a maximum
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of 7,020 sq.ft. of floor area.
50,000+ 7,020 sq.ft. of floor area,
plus 3 sq.ft. of floor area
for each additional 100 sq.ft
in lot area.
*Total external floor area ratio for two detached
residential dwellings or a duplex on a lot of less than
20,000 sq. ft. containing a historical landmark shall
not exceed the floor area allowed for one detached
residential dwelling.
11. Internal floor area ratio: no requirement
E. Off -Street parking requirement. The following off-
street parking spaces shall be provided for each use in
the Moderate -Density Residential (R-15) Zone District,
subject to the provisions of Art. 5, Div. 3.
1. All residential uses: 1 space/bedroom, fewer
spaces may be provided by special review pursuant
to Art. 7, Div. 4 for historic landmarks only.
2. Lodge uses: requires special review pursuant to
Art. 7, Div. 4
3. All other uses: requires Special Review pursuant
to Art. 7, Div. 4.
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accessory uses and of accessory buildings and structures.
In measuring floor areas for floor area ratio and allowable
floor area, the following applies:
A. General. In measuring floor area for the purposes of
calculating floor area ratio and allowable floor area,
there shall be included that floor area within the sur-
rounding exterior walls (measured from their exterior
surface) of a building, or portion thereof.
B. Decks_ balconies and stairways. The calculation of
floor area of a building, or a portion thereof, shall
include decks, balconies, stairways, terraces and
similar features, even though these areas are not
surrounded by exterior walls or enclosed, when these
features are above natural grade and when the area of
such features is greater than fifteen (15%) percent of
the maximum allowable floor area of the building. When
decks, balconies, stairways, terraces and similar
features which are above natural grade are covered by a
projection from the building which is greater than
three (3) feet, such areas shall be included in the
calculation of floor area. All area included in such
features which does not meet either of these conditions
shall be excluded from floor area calcuations.
C. Garages and carports. For the purpose of calculating
floor area ratio and allowable floor area for a lot
whose principal use is residential, garages and
carports shall be excluded up to a maximum area of five
hundred (500) square feet per dwelling unit; all garage
or carport space in excess of five hundred (500) square
feet per dwelling unit shall be included as part of the
residential floor area calculation, provided however
that on residential properties containing Historic
Landmarks that do not meet applicable minimum lot area
requirements, garages and carports shall be excluded up
to a maximum of five hundred (500) square feet for the
property. For any dwelling unit which can be accessed
from an alley or from a private road entering at the
rear of the dwelling unit, the garage shall only be
excluded from floor area calculations if it is located
on the alley or at the rear of the unit.
D. Subgrade_ areas. The area of any story which is one
hundred (100%) percent subgrade, as measured from
natural grade, shall be excluded from floor area
calculations. For any story which is partly above and
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partly below natural grade, a calculation of the total
volume of the story which is above and which is below
grade shall be made, for the purposes of establishing
the percentage of the area of the story which shall be
included in floor area calculations. This calculation
shall be made by determining the total percentage of
the perimeter wall area of the story which is above
natural grade .which shall be multiplied by the total
floor area of the subject story, and the resulting
total shall be that area which is included in the floor
area calculation.
In addition, if the perimeter of the structure is
excavated, such that the walls of. an area are below
natural grade but above finished grade, then the
following formula shally apply. If less than ten (10%)
percent of the perimeter wall area of the subject story
is below natural grade but above finished grade, then
the entire story shall be excluded from floor area
calculations. If more than ten (10%) percent of the
perimeter wall area of the subject story is below
natural grade but above finished grade, then the amount
of the wall area which is below natural grade, but
above finished grade in excess of ten (10%) percent
shall be multiplied by the total floor area of the
subject story, and then divided by two (2), to deter-
mine the area from that story to be included in floor
area calculations.
E. Volume. For the purpose of calculating floor area ratio
and allowable floor area for a building or portion
thereof whose principal use is residential, a determin-
ation shall be made as to its interior plate heights.
Those interior areas with a plate height of ten (10)
feet or less shall count toward allowable floor area at
the ratio of one (1) square foot for each one (1)
square foot of floor area. For those interior areas
with a plate height which exceeds ten (10) feet, the
ratio at which they shall count shall increase by five
one -hundredths (0.05) of a square foot for each one (1)
foot increase in height, to a maximum ratio of two (2)
square feet for each one (1) square foot of floor area.
F. Planned Unit Development. For Planned Unit Development
(PUD) applications where land is held as common open
space, the allowable floor area shall be calculated
dividing the lot area by the total number of lots
existing and proposed for development to determine the
land area for each lot in the Planned Unit Development
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Attachment 6
General Summary of Consent Agenda/Staff Approval Application
Process
1. Application Types: The following are the Development
Applications which are processed as staff level approvals:
* Exempt Historic Development
* Exempt ESA Development
* GMQS Exemption for remodeling or reconstruction, minor
development to a historic landmark, development of a
single family or duplex dwelling or minor expansion of
a commercial or office use.
* Minor Amendments to approved Conditional Use, Special
Review, SPA, PUD, Subdivision or GMQS.
2. Development Review Procedure Summary: The zero step staff
approval application process is shown in the attached
figures and can be described as follows.
Stage One: Attend pre -application conference. The purpose
of this one -on --one meeting with staff is to determine
whether your development proposal can be processed at the
staff level and if so, to identify the materials staff will
need to review your application.
Stage Two: Submit development application. Based on your
meeting with staff, you should respond to the appropriate
portions of the application package and submit the requested
number of copies of a complete application, with the
appropriate processing fee, to the Planning Office.
Stage Three: Determination of Completeness. Within five
working days of the date of your submission, the application
package will be reviewed by a member of the staff. You will
be notified in writing of whether the application is
complete or if additional materials are required at this
time.
Stage Four: Review of Development Application. Once your
application is determined to be complete, it will be
reviewed by the staff for compliance with the applicable
standards of the Code. Within five working days, a memo
will be written by the staff member for signature by the
Planning Director. The memo will explain whether your
application complies with the Cade and will list any
conditions which should apply if tiie application is to be
approved.
ATTACHMENT 4
Review Standards: Development Application
for Exemption from Stream Margin Review
The expansion, remodeling, or reconstruction of an existing
development shall be exempt from stream margin review if the
following standards are met:
1. The development does not add more than ten percent
(100) to the floor area of the existing structure
or increase the amount of building area exempt
from floor area calculations by more than twenty-
five percent (25%); and
2. The development does not require the removal of
any tree for which a permit would be required
pursuant to Section 13-76 or the applicant
t receives a permit pursuant to said subsection; and
3_ The development is located such that no portion of
the expansion, remodeling or reconstruction will
be any closer to the high water line than is the
existing development; and
by 4. The development does not fall outside of an
approved building envelope, if one has been
designated through a prior review; and
h/� 5. The development is located completely outside of
the Special Flood Hazard Area and more than one
hundred feet (1001) measured horizontally, from
the high water line of the Roaring Fork River and
Y its tributary streams or the expansion, remodeling
or reconstruction will cause no increase to the
amount of ground coverage of structures within the
Special Flood Hazard Area.
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Application Package Contents
Attached is a Development Application package for submission of
your application. Included in this package are the following
attachments:
1. Application Form
2. Description of Minimum Contents of Development Application
3. Description of Specific Contents for Submission of your
Application
4. Copy of Review Standards for Your Application
5. Public Hearing Notice Requirements Summary
6. General Summary of Your Application Process
Generally, to submit a complete application, you should fill in
the application form and attach to it that written and mapped
information identified in Attachments 2 and 3. Please note that
all applications require responses to the review standards for
that particular development type. The standards for your
application are listed in Attachment 4.
You can determine if your application requires that public notice
be given by reviewing Attachment 5. Table 1 of that attachment
will tell you whether ❑r not your application requires notice and
the form the notice should take. Your responsibilities in this
regard are summarized in the cover explanation to the table.
We strongly encourage all applicants to hold a pre -application
conference with a Planning office staff person so that the
requirements for submitting a complete application can be fully
described to you.
Please also recognize that review of these materials does not
substitute for a complete review of the Aspen Land Use
Regulations. While this application package attempts to
summarize the key provisions of the Code as they apply to your
type of development, it cannot possibly replicate the detail or
the scope of the Code. If you have questions which are not
answered by the materials in this package, we suggest that you
contact the staff member assigned to your case or consult the
applicable sections of the Aspen Land Use Regulations.
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ATTACHMENT 2
Minimum Submission Contents for All Development Applications
All Development Applications shall include, at a minimum,
the following information and materials.
1. The applicant's name, address and telephone
number, contained within a letter signed by the
applicant stating the name, address, and telephone
number of the representative authorized to act on
behalf of the applicant.
2. The street address and legal description of the
parcel on which the development is proposed to
occur.
3. A disclosure of ownership of the parcel on which
the development is proposed to occur, consisting
of a current certificate from a title insurance
company, or attorney licensed to practice in the
State of Colorado, listing the names of all owners
of the property, and all mortgages, judgments,
liens, easements, contracts and agreements
affecting the parcel, and demonstrating the
owner's right to apply for the Development
Application.
4. An 8 1/2" x 11" vicinity map locating the subject
parcel within the City of Aspen.
5. A written description of the proposal and an
explanation in written, graphic or model form -of
how the proposed development complies with the
review standards relevant to the Development
Application.
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ATTACHMENT 2
Minimum Submission Contents for All Development Applications
All Development Applications shall include, at a minimum,
the following information and materials.
1. The applicant's name, address and telephone
number, contained within a letter signed by the
applicant stating the name, address, and telephone
number of the representative authorized to act on
behalf of the applicant.
2. The street address and legal description of the
parcel on which the development is proposed to
occur.
3. A disclosure of ownership of the parcel on which
the development is proposed to occur, consisting
of a current certificate from a title insurance
company, or attorney licensed to practice in the
State of Colorado, listing the names of all owners
of the property, and all mortgages, judgments,
liens, easements, contracts and agreements
affecting the parcel, and demonstrating the
owner's right to apply for the Development
Application.
4. An 8 1/2" x 11" vicinity map locating the subject
parcel within the City of Aspen.
5. A written description of the proposal and an
explanation in written, graphic or model form -of
how the proposed development complies with the
review standards relevant to the Development
Application.
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26.28.040
*Total external floor area ratio for two detached residential dwellings or a duplex on a lot between 6,000
and 9,000 square feet containing ahistorical landmark shall not exceed the floor area allowed for one detached
residential dwelling. Total external floor area for two detached residential dwellings on a lot of 9,000 square
feet or greater shall not exceed the floor area allowed for one duplex.
11. Internal floor area ratio: No requirement.
E. Off-street parking requirement. The following off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each
use in the Medium -Density Residential (R-6). zone district, subject to the provisions in Chapter 26.32.
1. All residential uses: 1 space/bedroom, fewer spaces may be provided by special review pursuant
to Chapter 26.64 for historic landmarks only.
2. Lodge uses: Requires special review pursuant to Chapter 26.64.
3. All other uses: Requires special review pursuant to Chapter 26.64. (Ord. No. 47-1988, § 2; Ord.
No. 11-1989, H 1, 2; Ord. No. 71-1990, § 2; Ord. No. 53-1993, § 2; Ord. No. 22-1995, § 6; Ord. No. 49-1995,
§ 3: Code 1971, § 5-201)
26.28.050 Moderate -Density Residential (R-15).
A. Purpose. The purpose of the Moderate -Density Residential (R-15) zone district is to provide areas
for long term residential purposes with customary accessory uses. Recreational and institutional uses customarily
found in proximity to residential uses are included as conditional uses. Lands in the Moderate -Density Residential
(R-15) zone district typically consist of additions to the Aspen Townsite and subdivisions on the periphery
of the city. Lands within the Townsite which border Aspen Mountain are also included in the Moderate -Density
Residential (R-15) zone district
B. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted as of right in the Moderate -Density Residential
(R-15) zone district.
1. Detached residential dwelling;
2. Duplex;
3. Farm buildings and uses, provided that all such buildings and storage areas are located -at least 100
feet from pre-existing dwellings on other lots;
4. Home occupations; and =
5. Accessory buildings and uses.
C. Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted as conditional uses in the Moderate -Density
Residential (R-15) zone district, subject to the standards and procedures established in Chapter 26.60.
1. Open use recreation site;
2. Public or private academic school;
3. Church;
4. Group home;
5. Day care center,
6. Museum;
7. Lodge, where indicated by designation as a Lodge Overlay District (L) pursuant to Section 26.28.310;
8. For properties which contain a historic landmark: bed and breakfast boarding house; and two detached
residential dwellings or a duplex on a lot with a minimum area of 15,000 square feet; and
9. Accessory dwelling units meeting the provisions of Section 26.40.090.
D. Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply to all permitted
and conditional uses in the Moderate -Density Residential (R-15) zone district
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1. Minimum lot size (square feet): 15,000
Z Minimum lot area per dwelling unit (square feet):
Detached residendai dwelling: 15.000
-Duplex: A duplex may be developed on a lot of 15.000 square feet that was subdivided as
of April 23. 1975. Otherwise the duplex must be developed with aminimum lot area. of 10,000 square feet
per dwelling unit. unless the property contains 3 historic landmark, in which case a duplex or two detached
residetmal dwellings may be developed with a minimum lot area, or 1,600 square feet per unit.
Bed and breakast. 'boardinghouse: No requirement.
3. Ai mmum lot width (feet): 7S
1. Minimum front yard (feet):
Residential dwellings: 25
Accessory buildings and all other buildings: 30.
5. Minimum side yard (feet): 10
6. Minimum rear yard (feet):
All buildings except residential dwellings and ac=sorybuildings: 30
Residential dwellings: 10
Accessory buildings: 5
7. Maximum height (feet): =`
S. Minimum distance between detached buildings on the lot (feat): 10
9. I e.C'riL or open spacs required for building site: No ,� . 'rement
10. F.-m.•nal floor area ;quo (applies to conforming and nonconforming lots of record):
Lot Size Detaczed Residential Allowable Square Feet*
Dwellings (Square Feet)
0-3.000 80 square feet of :door area for each 100 in lot area. up to a.
maximum of 2.400 sauare fee: of floor area.
1.000-9.COO 2.4-00 square feet of floor area. plus 38 square feet of floor am
for eacz additional 100 square feet in 10t are:. up to a maximum
of 4.080 square fee: of floor area.
9.000-15.000 4.080 square feet of door area. plus 7 square feet of floor area
for each additional 100 square feet in lot are- up to a maximum
of 4ZM0 square fee: of floor area.
15.000--50.000 4.500 square feet of floor area. plus 6 square feet of floor area
for each additional 100 square feet in lot area. up ro a maximum
of 6.600 scuare :eet of floor area.
50.COO+ 6.6C0 square feet of floor area. plus 3 square feet of floor area
for each additional 100 square feet in lot area.
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*Total external floor area ratio fortwo detached residential dwellings or a duplex on a lot less than 20,000
square feet containing a historical landmark shall not exceed the floor area allowed for one detached residential
dwelling.
Lot Size Duplex Allowable Square Feet*
(Square Feet)
0-3.000 90 square feet of floor area for each 100 square feet in lot area..
up to a maximum of 2.700 square feet of floor area.
3.000-9,000 2.700 square feet of floor area. plus :0 square feet of floor area
for each additional 100 square feet in lot area. up to a maximum
Of 4_500 square feet of floor area.
9.000-15,000 4-400 square feet of floor area. plus 7 square feet of floor area
for --ach additional 100 square feet in lot area. up to a maximum
of 4.920 square feet of floor area.
15,000-50,000 4.920 square feet of floor area, plus 6 square feet of floor area
for each additional 100 square feet in lot area. up to a maximum
of 7.020 square feet of floor area.
50.000+ 7.020 square feet of floor area. plus 3 square feet of floor area
for each additional 100 square feet in lot area.
*Total external floor area. ratio for two detached residential dwellings or a duplex on a lot less than =0.000
square feet containing a historical landmark shall not exceed the floor area allowed for one detached residential
dwelling.
11. Internal floor area. ratio: No requirement
E. Off-street parkin, requirement:. The followin, off-street parkin; spaces shall be provided for each
use in the Moderate -Density Residential (R-15) zone district. subject to the provisions of Chapter 26.32.
1. All residential uses: 1 mace/bedroom. fewer spaces may be provided by special review pursuant
to Chapter 26.64 for historic landmarks only.
2. Lodge uses: Requires special review pursuant to Chapter 26.64.
3. All other uses: Requires special review pursuant to Chapter 26.64. (Ord. No 47-1988. § 2: Ord.
No. 6-1989, § 4; Ord. No. 53-1993, § 3: Ord. No. 2 -1995. § 6: Code 1971, § 5-202)
26_8.060 Moderate -Density Residential (R-15A).
A. Purpose. The purpose of the Moderate -Density Residential (R-15A) zone district is to provide areas
for long term residential purposes with customary accessory uses. Recreational and institutional uses customarily
found in proximity to residential uses are included as conditional uses. Lands in the Moderam-Densiry Residential
(R-15A) zone district are similarly situated to those in the Moderate-Densiry Residential (R-15) zone district
and are lands annexed from Pitkin County from zone districts in which duplexes are a prohibited use.
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26.04.100
Final plat means a map of the subchapter which has been accurately surveyed by a registered surveyor.
The map shall show all streets, alleys, blocks, lots and all other requirements outlined in Chapter 26.88.
Finished grade means the elevation of the ground surface, following development, next to the completed
walls of a structure.
Floodway means the channel of a river or other watercourse or the adjacent land areas that must be
reserved in order to discharge the base flood without increasing the water surface elevation.
Floor means the top surface of an enclosed area in a building, i.e., the top of the wood flooring in wood
frame construction. The term includes the floor of an area used for garages, indoor parking areas, storage
accessways, breezeways, stairs, elevator shafts, basements and accessory uses and structures.
Floor area means the sum of the gross horizontal areas of each story of the building measured from
the exterior walls, or from the center line of the party walls, including the floor area of accessory uses and
of accessory buildings and structures.
In measuring floor areas for floor area ratio and allowable floor area, the following applies:
A. General. In measuring floor area for the purposes of calculating floor area ratio and allowable floor
area, there shall be included that floor area within the surrounding exterior walls (measured from their exterior
surface) of a building, or portion thereof.
B. Decks, Balconies, Porches, Loggias and Stairways. The calculation of the floor area of a building
or a portion thereof shall not include decks, balconies, stairways, terraces and similar features, unless the area
of these features is greater than fifteen percent of the maximum allowable floor area of the building. Porches
shall not be counted towards FAR. Loggias -shall be calculated as OS FAR.
C. Garages, Carports and Storage Areas. In all zone districts except the R15-B zone district, for
the purpose of calculating floor area ratio and allowable floor area for a lot whose principal use is residential,
garages, carports and storage areas shall be excluded up to a maximum area of two hundred fifty (250) square
feet per dwelling unit; all garage, carport and storage areas between two hundred fifty (250) and five hundred
(500) square feet shall be calculated as .5 FAR; all garage, carport and storage areas in excess of five hundred
(500) square feet per dwelling unit shall be included as part of the residential floor area calculation. For any
dwelling unit which can be accessed from an alley or private road entering at the rear or side of the dwelling
unit, the garage shall only be excluded from floor area calculations up to two hundred fifty (250) square feet
per dwelling unit if it is located on said alley or road; all garage, carport and storage areas between two hundred
fifty (250) and five hundred (500) square feet shall be calculated as.5 F.A.R. For purposes of determining the
exclusion, if any, applicable to garages, carports, and storage areas, the area of all such structures on a parcel
shall be aggregated.
1. In the R15-B zone district, garage, carport, and storage areas shall be limited to a five hundred
(500) square foot exemption.
2. Other provisions applicable to all zone districts:
If a driveway to a garage is below natural grade within the required front setback the resulting cut cannot
exceed two (2) feet in depth, measured from natural grade.
All portions of a garage, carport or storage area parallel to the street shall be recessed behind the front
facade a minimum of ten (10) feet.
Garages below natural grade, garages with a vehicular entrance width greater than twenty-four (24) feet,
and garages with a vehicular entrance width greater than 40% of the front facade in total shall meet one of
the following conditions:
a. All elements of the garage shall be located within fifty feet of the rear lot line, or
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b. All elements of the garage shall be located farther than one hundred fifty feet from the front lot
line, or
c. The vehicular entrance to the garage shall be perpendicular to the front lot line.
An element linking a detached garage to the principal structure shall not be included in the calculation
of floor area provided that the linking structure is no more than one (1) story tall, six (6) feet wide, and ten
(10) feet long. Areas of linking structures in excess of ten feet in length shall be counted in floor area.
D. Subgrade Areas. The area of any story whose top of floor is amaximum of eighteen (18) inches
above natural or finished grade, whichever is lower, at any point along the perimeter of the building shall
be excluded from floor area calculations. For any story which is partly above and partly below natural orfinished
grade whichever is lower, a calculation of the total volume of the story which is above and which is below
grade shall be made, for the purpose of established the percentage of the area of the story which shall be included
in floor area calculations. This calculation shall be made by determining the total percentage of the perimeter
wall area of the story which is above natural or finished grade, whichever is lower, which shall be multiplied
by the total floor area of the subject story, and the resulting total shall be that area which is included in the
floor area calculation.
All areaways, lightwells and/or stairwells on the street facing side(s) of a building must be entirely recessed
behind the vertical plane established by the portion of the building facade which is closest to the street.
E. Volume. Floor area ratio and allowable floor area for a residential building or portion thereof shall
include a calculation based on the relationship between every instance of the exterior expressions and interior
plate heights. All interior areas that include exterior expression of a plate height greater than ten (10) feet,
shall be counted as two (2) square feet per each square footage of actual floor area. Exterior expression shall
be defined as facade penetrations between nine (9) and twelve (12) feet above the elevation of the finished
floor, and circular; semi -circular or non-orthoganal facade penetrations between nine (9) and fifteen (15) feet
above the level of the finished floor.
F. Planned Unit Development. For planned unit development (PUD) applications where land is held
as common open space, and more than one lot is proposed for development, the total floor area for each lot
shall be determined in the following manner.
The total area of each lot in the planned unit development (PUD) shall be increased by an amount equal
to the total area of the land held as common open space divided by the total number of lots proposed for
development.
Notwithstanding the above methodology for determining floor area ratio for each lot, applicants may
suggest different methods for allocating the total floor area allowed for the PUD to individual lots; provided,
that the total floor area allowed for the PUD does not exceed the cumulative total of the floor areas for each
lot as calculated by the above referenced method.
G. Accessory Dwelling Unit or Linked Pavilion. For the purpose of calculating floor area ratio and
allowable floor area for a lot whose principal use is residential, the following shall apply: The allowable floor
area of an attached accessory dwelling unit shall be excluded up to a maximum of two hundred fifty (250)
square feet of allowable floor area or fifty (50) percent of the size of the accessory dwelling unit whichever
is less. An accessory dwelling unit separated from a principal structure by a distance of no less than ten (10)
feet with a maximum footprint of four hundred fifty (450) square feet, shall be calculated at fifty (50) percent
of allowable floor area up to seven hundred (700) square feet of floor area. Any element linking the principal
structure to the accessory unit may be no more than one (1) story stall, six (6) feet wide and ten (10) feet
long.
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26.04.100
Floor area ratio means the total floor area of the building or buildings on a lot divided by the lot area.
Floor area ratio, external means the total floor area of all structures compared to the total area of the
building site.
Floor area ratio, internal means the floor area within a building devoted to a particular use, compared
to the total floor area of the building.
Free market unit means any dwelling unit which is not restricted to the housing size, type, income
and occupancy guidelines or approval of the city council and its housing designee or does not qualify as an
accessory dwelling unit or resident occupied unit.
Grade, natural means the same as natural grade.
Graphic designs means any artistic design or portrayal painted or otherwise placed directly on an exterior
wall, fence, awning, window or other structure, which is visible from any outside area, and which has as its
purpose artistic effect, and not the identification of the premises or the advertisement or promotion of the
interests of any private or public firm, person, organization, service or product.
Group homes means a permanent building which is owner -occupied or nonprofit, which is located no
closer than seven hundred fifty (750) feet from another group home, is used exclusively as a residence for
not more than eight (8) persons who are sixty (60) years of age or older and who do not need skilled or
intermediate care facilities, and which is in compliance with any local. state or federal health, safety and fire
code provisions.
Height means the maximum possible distance from the natural or finished grade, whichever is lower,
at the exterior perimeter of a building to the highest point of a structure within a single vertical plane.
A. Methods of Measurement for Varying Types of Roofs.
1. Flax Roofs or Roofs With a Slope of Less Than 3:12. The height of the building shall be the maximum
distance measured vertically from the natural or finished grade, whichever is lower, to the top or ridge of
a flat, mansard, or other roof with a slope of less than 3:12.
2. Roofs With a Slope From 3:12 to 8:12. For roofs with a slope from 3:12 to 8:12, height shall be
measured vertically from the natural or finished grade, whichever is lower, to the mean height between the
eaves and ridge of a gable, hip, gambrel or other similar pitched roof. The ridge of a gable, hip, gambrel,
or other pitched roof shall not extend over five feet above the maximum height Iimit.
3. Roofs With a Slope of 8:12 or Greater. For roofs with a slope of 8:12 or greater, height shall be
measured vertically from the natural or finished grade, whichever is lower, to a point one-third (1/3) of the
distance up from the eaves to the ridge. There shall be no limit on the height of the ridge. Chimneys and other
appurtenances may extend up to a maximum of two (2) feet above the ridge.
4. Chimneys, Antennas and Other Appurtenances. Antennas, chimneys, flues, vents or similar structures
shall not extend over ten (10) feet above the specified maximum height limit, except for roofs with a pitch
of 8:12 or greater, these elements may not extend more than two (2) feet above the ridge. Water towers and
mechanical equipment shall not extend over five (5) feet above the specified maximum height limit. Church
spires, bell towers and like architectural projections, as well as flag poles, may extend over the specified maximum
height limit.
B. Exceptions for Buildings on Slopes. The maximum height of a building's front (street facing) facade
may extend for the first thirty (30) feet of the building's depth.
C. Exceptions for Areaways, Lightwells and Basement Stairwells. An areaway, lightwell or basement
stairwell of less than one hundred (100) square feet, entirely recessed behind the vertical plane established
by the portion of the building facade which is closest to the street, and enclosed on all four sides to within
eighteen (18) inches of the first floor level shall not be counted towards maximum permissible height.
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"RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS (ORDINANCE #30)"
STAFF CHECKLIST REVIEW
Application Package Contents
Following is an application for "Residential Design Standards" review by the Planning
Staff. Included are:
1. Attachment 1- Submission requirements
2. Attachment 2- "Residential Design Standards" checklist. This is the worksheet
used by Staff for reviews and is provided to assist you in verifying your project's
compliance with Ordinance #30. Do not submit this checklist as part of the application.
Planning Staff typically review applications on Mondays. Response will be in letter form,
either confirming that the project as proposed meets Ordinance #30, or that the applicant
must either make revisions or make an application to the Design Review Appeal
Committee. AN APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT CANNOT BE SUBMITTED
FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY UNTIL THIS REVIEW HAS
BEEN COMPLETED AND THE APPLICANT HAS RECEIVED A "NOTIFICATION OF
APPROVAL," SIGNED BY A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING STAFF, WITH THE
FOLLOWING EXEMPTIONS:
A. DEVELOPMENT WHICH ADDS FLOOR AREA BUT DOES NOT ALTER THE
EXTERIOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE; OR
B. IS AN ADDITION OR REMOVDEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE THAT DOES
NOT CHANGE THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING; OR
C. REPAIR OF EXISTING ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES, REPLACEMENT OF
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES WHEN FOUND NECESSARY FOR THE
PRESERVATION OF THE STRUCCTURE, AND SIMILAR REMODELING ACTIVITIES
WHICH CREATE NO CHANGE TO THE EXTERIOR APPEARANCE OF THE
STRUCTURE AND HAVE NO IMPACT ON ITS CHARACTER; OR
D. DEVELOPMENT IN THE R-15B ZONE DISTRICT.
ATTACHMENT 2
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN CHECKLIST
Building Orientation
() The orientation of the principal mass of all buildings must be
parallel to the streets they face. On comer lots, both
street -facing facades of the principal mass must be parallel to
the road. On curvilinear streets, the principal mass of all
buildings must be tangent to the midpoint of the arc.
() All single family homes, townhouses, and duplexes must have
a street -oriented entrance and a street facing principal
window, except townhouses and accessory units facing
courtyards or gardens, where entries and principal windows
should face those features. On corner lots, entries and
principal windows should face whichever street has a greater
block length.
1. A street oriented entrance requires that at least
one of the following two conditions are met:
( ) The front entry door is on the street facade
( ) A covered entry porch of fifty (50) or more
square feet is part of the street facade.
2. A street facing principal window requires that
( ) a significant window or group of windows of a
living room, dining room or family room face the street.
() For single family homes and duplexes with attached garages
or carports, the width of the house must be at least five (5)
feet greater than the width of the garage along its street
facing frontage.
() For single family homes and duplexes with attached garages
or carports, the garage must be set back at least ten (10) feet
further from the street than the house.
Inflection
() If the street frontage of an adjacent structure is one story in
height for a distance more than twelve feet on the side facing
a proposed building, then the adjacent portion of the
proposed building must also be one (1) story in height for a
distance of twelve (12) feet.
() If the adjacent structures on both sides of a proposed building
are one story in height, the required one story volume of the
proposed building may be on one side only.
() If a proposed building occupies a comer lot, and faces an
adjacent one story structure, the required one story element
may be reversed to face the corner.
Garages and Driveways
() All portions of a garage, carport or storage area parallel to the
street shall be recessed behind the front facade a minimum of
ten (10) feet.
() Garages below natural grade, garages with a vehicular
entrance width greater than twenty four (24) feet, and garages
with a vehicular entrance width greater than 40% of the front
facade in total shall meet one of the following conditions:
( ) All elements of the garage shall be located
within fifty (50) feet of the rear lot line or
( ) All elements of the garage shall be located
farther than one hundred fifty (150) feet from the
front lot line, or
( ) The vehicular entrance to the garage shall be
perpendicular to the front lot line
Areaways
( ) All areaways, lightwells and/or stairwells on the street facing side(s) of a
building must be entirely recessed behind the vertical plane established by
the portion of the building facade which is closest to the street.
2. R-15B zone district.
Garages, carports, and storage areas shall be exempt from floor area up to a maximum
of five hundred (500) square feet.
3. Except in the R-15B zone district, when calculating floor area ratio, lot area shall
include only areas with a slope of less than 20%. In addition, half (.50) of lot areas with a
slope of 20-30% may be counted towards floor area ratio; areas with slopes of greater
than 30% shall be excluded. The total reduction in FAR for a given site shall not exceed
25%. Also excluded for the purpose of floor area calculations is that area beneath the
high water line of a body of water and that area within an existing or proposed dedicated
right-of-way or surface easements. Lot area shall include any lands dedicated to the City
of Aspen or Pitkin County for the public trail system, any open irrigation ditch, or any
lands subject to an above ground or below ground surface easement such as utilities that
do not coincide with road easements. When calculating density, lot area shall have the
same exclusions and inclusions as for calculating floor area ratio, except for exclusion of
areas of greater than 20% slope.
4. For the purpose of calculating floor area ratio and allowable floor area for a building or
portion thereof whose principal use is residential, a determination shall be made as to its
interior plate heights. All areas with an exterior expression of a plate height greater than
ten (10) feet, shall be counted as two (2) square feet for each one (1) square foot of floor
area. Exterior expression shall be defined as facade penetrations between nine r9 and
twelve ,1Z feet above the level of the finished floor, and circular, semi circular or
non -orthogonal fenestration between nine (99)_and fiftegn (15) feet above the level of the
finished floor.
5. The area of any story, whose top of floor is a maximum of eighteen (18) inches above
natural or finished grade, whichever is lower, at any point along the perimeter of the
building shall be excluded from floor area calculations. For any story which is partly
above and partly below natural or finished grade whichever is lower, a calculation of the
total volume of the story which is above and which is below grade shall be made, for the
purpose of establishing the percentage of the area of the story which shall be included in
floor area calculations. This calculation shall be made by determining the total
percentage of the perimeter wall area of the story which is above natural or finished
grade, whichever is lower, which shall be multiplied by the total floor area of the subject
story, and the resulting total shall be that area which is included in the floor area
calculation.
Dwelling Units only. Only 1 space per dwelling unit is required if the unit is
either a studio or a 1 bedroom dwelling unit.
Site coverage
Roof or balcony overhangs, cantilevered building elements and similar
features extending directly over grade shall be excluded from maximum
allowable site coverage calculations.