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Resolution No. 69
(Series of 2015)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE "LANDS
SUBJECT TO CITY OF ASPEN CHARTER AMENDMENT (2015 REFERENDUM 1)"
MAP.
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2015, the City of Aspen voters approved an amendment to
Article XIII of the City's Charter, commonly known as Referendum 1; and
WHEREAS, the approved Charter Amendment applies to all properties located east of
Castle Creek that on January 1, 2015 were zoned Commercial Core (CC), Commercial (C-1),
Service/Commercial,/Industrial (S/C/1), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Mixed Use (MU),
Lodge (L), Commercial Lodge (CL), Lodge Overlay (LO), or Lodge Preservation Overlay
(LP); and
WHEREAS, the approved Charter Amendment, requires that any land use approval,
amendment to a previous land use approval, including those as a result of litigation, that
exceeds the zoning limitations for allowable floor area or maximum height (including height
restricted by view planes), or which reduces the requirements for the amount of off-street
parking spaces or affordable housing, shall not be effective unless subsequently approved by a
majority of all City electors voting thereon; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director recommends adoption of a map
illustrating lands subject to the Charter Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council finds that this Resolution furthers and is necessary for
the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1: Man Adoption
The "Lands Subject to City of Aspen Charter Amendment (2015 Referendum 1)" Map attached as
-Exhibit A is hereby adopted.
Section 3: Effect Upon Existing Litigation.
This resolution shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of any
action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the resolution repealed or amended as
herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded larder such prior resolutions.
Section 4: Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this resolution is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions thereof.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Skadron and Aspen City Council
FROM: Jessica Garrow, Long Range Planner
THRU: Chris Bendon, Community Development Director
RE: Charter Amendment Map
Resolution 69, Series 2015
DATE: June 22, 2015
REQUEST OF COUNCIL: Staff requests Council adopt a map showing properties impacted
by the recently approved Charter Amendment.
BACKGROUND & OVERVIEW: On May 5, 2015, the City of Aspen voters approved a
Charter Amendment (Referendum 1) that requires certain land use approvals to go to a public
vote. On June lst, City Council approved code amendments that incorporated the Charter
Amendment into the Land Use Code. As staff has begun to field questions about the Charter
Amendment's impact on specific property, it has become clear that a visual representation would
be helpful. Staff proposes Council formally adopt the "Lands Subject to City of Aspen Charter
Amendment (2015 Referendum 1)" Map. This will ensure a public record exists documenting
the areas of land in the city of Aspen subject to the Charter Amendment.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the map via attached
Resolution.
RECOMMENDED MOTION (ALL MOTIONS ARE PROPOSED IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE):
"I move to approve Resolution No. 69, Series of 2015, adopting a map showing areas impacted
by the recently approved Charter Amendment."
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
Charter Amendment Map Adoption
6.22.2015
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Resolution No. 69
(Series of 2015)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE "LANDS
SUBJECT TO CITY OF ASPEN CHARTER AMENDMENT (2015 REFERENDUM 1)"
MAP.
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2015, the City of Aspen voters approved an amendment to
Article XIII of the City's Charter, commonly known as Referendum 1; and
WHEREAS, the approved Charter Amendment applies to all properties located east of
Castle Creek that on January 1, 2015 were zoned Commercial Core (CC), Commercial (C-1),
Service/Commercial/Industrial (S/C/I), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Mixed Use (MU),
Lodge (L), Commercial Lodge (CL), Lodge Overlay (LO), or Lodge Preservation Overlay
(LP); and
WHEREAS, the approved Charter Amendment, requires that any land use approval,
amendment to a previous land use approval, including those as a result of litigation, that
exceeds the zoning limitations for allowable floor area or maximum height (including height
restricted by view planes), or which reduces the requirements for the amount of off-street
parking spaces or affordable housing, shall not be effective unless subsequently approved by a
majority of all City electors voting thereon; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director recommends adoption of a map
illustrating lands subject to the Charter Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council finds that this Resolution furthers and is necessary for
the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1: Man Adoption
The "Lands Subject to City of Aspen Charter Amendment (2015 Referendum 1)" Map attached as
Exhibit A is hereby adopted.
Section 3: Effect Upon Existing Litigation.
This resolution shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of any
action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the resolution repealed or amended as
herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such prior resolutions.
Section 4: Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this resolution is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions thereof.
Charter Amendment Map
Resolution 69, Series 2015
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FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this the 22nd day of June, 2015.
Attest:
Linda Manning, City Clerk Steven Skadron, Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
Exhibit A: "Lands Subject to City of Aspen Charter Amendment (2015 Referendum 1)" Map
Charter Amendment Map
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ORDINANCE No. 20
(Series of 2015)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO
THE CITY OF ASPEN LAND USE CODE IMPLEMENTING A CHARTER
AMENDMENT APPROVED BY CITY OF ASPEN VOTERS ON MAY 5, 2015.
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2015, the City of Aspen voters approved an amendment to
Article X1I1 of the City's Charter, commonly known as Referendum 1; and
WHEREAS, the approved Charter Amendment applies to all properties located east of
Castle Creek that on January 1, 2015 were zoned Commercial Core (CC), Commercial (C-1),
Service/Commercial/Industrial (S/C/I), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Mixed Use (MU),
Lodge (L), Commercial Lodge (CL), Lodge Overlay (LO), or Lodge Preservation Overlay
(LP); and
WHEREAS, the approved Charter Amendment, requires that any land use approval,
amendment to a previous land use approval, including those as a result of litigation, that
exceeds the zoning limitations for allowable floor area or maximum height (including height
restricted by view planes), or which reduces the requirements for the amount of off-street
parking spaces or affordable housing, shall not be effective unless subsequently approved by a
majority of all City electors voting thereon; and
WHEREAS, the approved Charter Amendment requires the Land Use Code be
amended to implement said Charter Amendment; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2015 City Council approved Ordinance 9, Series 2015,
approving a code amendment in response to Referendum 1, and now desires to repeal certain
sections of that Ordinance related to height and floor area increases due to the subsequent
passage of Referendum 1; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has recommended approval of the
proposed amendments to the City of Aspen Land Use Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council has reviewed the proposed code amendments and
finds that the amendments meet or exceed all applicable standards pursuant to Chapter 26.310.050.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1: Chapter 26.304.065 — Compliance with City ref Aspen Charter, shall be added as
follows:
26.304.065. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter.
All development applications shall comply with the regulations outlined in the City of Aspen
Charter, including Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals.
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Ordinance 20, Series 2015
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Section 2: Chapter 26.710.140(E) - Commercial Core, Compliance with City oj"Aspen Charter,
shall be added as follows:
26.710.140 Commercial Core (CC).
E. Compliance is ith City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Commercial Core (CC) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the
provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of
the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 3: Chapter 26.710.150(E) - Commercial, Compliance with City of Aspen Charter, shall
be added as follows:
26.710.150 Commercial (C-1).
E. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Commercial (C-1) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the
provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of
the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 4: Chapter 26.710.160(G) - Service/Commercial/Industrial, Compliance with City of
Aspen Charter, shall be added as follows:
26.710.160 Service/Commercial/Industrial (S/C/I).
G. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Service/CommerciaVIndustrial (S/C/1) zone district on January 1, 2015, is
subject to the provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use
approvals, of the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 5: Chapter 26.710.170(E) - Neighborhood Commercial, Compliance with City of Aspen
Charter, shall be added as follows:
26.710.170 Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
E. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone district on January 1, 2015, is
subject to the provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use
approvals, of the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 6: Chapter 26.710.180(E) - Weed --Use, Compliance with City of Aspen Charter, shall be
added as follows:
26.710.180 Mixed Use (MU).
E. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Mixed -Use (MU) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the
provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of
the City of Aspen Charter.
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Section 7: Chapter 26.710.190(F) — Lodge, Compliance with City of Aspen Charter, shall be
added as follows:
26.710.190 Lodge (L).
F. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Lodge (L) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the provisions of
Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of the City of
Aspen Charter.
Section 8: Chapter 26.710.200(F) — Commercial Lodge, Compliance with Cit n% Aspen Chorler,
shall be added as follows:
26.710.200 Commercial Lodge (CL).
F. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Commercial Lodge (CL) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the
provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of
the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 9: Chapter 26.710.310(E) —Lodge Overlay, Compliance with City of Aspen Charter,
shall be added as follows:
26.710.310 Lodge Overlay (LO) Zone District.
E. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located cast of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Lodge Overlay (LO) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the
provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of
the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 10: Chapter ?6.710.320(E) —Lodge Preservation Overlay, Compliance with City of
Aspen Charter, shall be added as follows:
26.710.320 Lodge Preservation Overlay (LP) Zone District.
E. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Lodge Preservation Overlay (LP) zone district on January 1, 2015, is
subject to the provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use
approvals, of the City of Aspen Charter. i
Section 11: Chapter 26.445.030(B) — Planned Development, Scope and Limitations 0_1' Prujec•t
Review, shall be amended as follows:
B. Scope and Limitations of Project Review. Project Review shall set forth the overall concept
and general parameters of a project. The allowed land uses, layout, mass and scale, and
dimensions of the project, including all deviations from zone district allowances and limitations,
shall be established during Project Review.
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Ordinance 20, Series 2015
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Section 12: Chapter 26.445.050 — Planned Development, Project Review Standards, shall be
amended to delete Section J. Height and Floor Area Variations.
Section 13: Scrivener's Errors
The Community Development Director is hereby authorized to correct any incorrect references
within the Land Use Code related to this Ordinance. Any scrivener's errors contained in the code
amendments herein, including but not limited to mislabeled subsections or titles, may be
corrected administratively following adoption of the Ordinance.
Section 14: Effect Upon Existing Litigation.
This ordinance shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of any
action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed or amended as
herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such prior ordinances.
Section 15: Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions thereof.
Section 16: Effective Date.
In accordance with Section 4.9 of the City of Aspen Home Rule Charter, this ordinance shall
become effective thirty (30) days following final passage.
Section 17:
A public hearing on this ordinance was held on the 1 st day of June, 2015, at a meeting of the Aspen
City Council commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers; Aspen City Hall, Aspen,
Colorado, a minimum of fifteen days prior to which hearing a public notice of the same was
published in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Aspen.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law, by the City Council
of the City of Aspen on the 26th day of May, 2015.
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Approved as to form:
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jessica Garrow, Long Range Planner
THRU: Chris Bendon, Community Development Director
RE: Ordinance 20, Series of 2015 — Incorporation of Charter Amendment into Land
Use Code
MEETING DATE: June 1, 2015
SUMMARY:
The attached Ordinance incorporates the recently approved Charter Amendment (Referendum 1)
into the Land Use Code.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
On May 5, 2015, the City of Aspen voters approved a Charter Amendment (Referendum 1) that
requires certain land use approvals to go to a public vote. The language in the Charter
Amendment states "The City of Aspen shall amend the Land Use Regulations to be consistent
with this Home Rule Charter Amendment." The proposed code amendment incorporates the
Charter Amendment into the Land Use Code, as required by the language in the Referendum. It
should be noted that nothing in the Land Use Code today is in conflict with the approved Charter
Amendment, and the Charter Amendment is fully in effect.
OVERVIEW:
The proposed code amendment incorporates a reference to the City of Aspen Charter into each
affected zone district, and into the Common Development Review Procedures (Chapter 26.304).
Staff believes this is the cleanest and most effective way to incorporate the Charter Amendment
into the Land Use Code.
In March, City Council approved Ordinance 9. Series of 2015 (Variations Code Amendment), in
response to the Charter Amendment effort. Staff is recommending that the changes in that
Ordinance related to height and floor area be removed for clarity. A summary of the changes in
Ordinance 9 are listed below:
Limits the amount of height and floor area an applicant can request through Planned
Development to 2 feet beyond the maximum allowed height and 5% of the maximum
allowed floor area. This provision applies to all properties in the City with an existing or
requesting a new Planned Development designation. However, multi -family residential
buildings, single-family homes, and duplexes are exempt.
Charter Amendment — 2ad Reading
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Prohibits any reductions in required affordable housing mitigation, except for Essential
Public Facilities (public, non-profit, religious organizations, etc) and properties
requesting historic designation (AspenModern).
• Minor grammatical and spelling corrections were also included in the Ordinance.
In contrast, the Charter Amendment applies to any property in a commercial or lodge zone
district east of Castle Creek, and applies to any action, not just Planned Developments. The
Charter Amendment would require a public vote for any increase in height or floor area beyond
what is allowed in the zone district, as well as for any decrease in required affordable housing
mitigation or off-street parking.
Given the public vote requirements and the applicability of the Charter Amendment, Staff
recommends removing the height and floor area limits that were part of Ordinance 9. Ordinance
9 would limit a height request to 2 feet beyond the maximum allowed in the zone district, but
does not limit a "hardship" request for increase height. The Charter Amendment requires both to
go to a public vote. While the provisions of Ordinance 9 are not in conflict with the Charter
Amendment, staff believes the different requirements and limitations add even more complexity
to a code and land use process that can already be confusing. Staff recommends that the height
and floor area portion of Ordinance 9 be removed so that all types of requests are treated the
same — they trigger a public vote through the Charter Amendment.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the attached Ordinance.
RECOMMENDED MOTION (ALL MOTIONS ARE PROPOSED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE):
"I move to approve Ordinance No. 20, Series of 2015."
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A — Staff Findings
Charter Amendment — 2°d Reading
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ORDINANCE No. 20
(Series of 2015)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO
THE CITY OF ASPEN LAND USE CODE IMPLEMENTING A CHARTER
AMENDMENT APPROVED BY CITY OF ASPEN VOTERS ON MAY 5, 2015.
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2015, the City of Aspen voters approved an amendment to
Article XIII of the City's Charter, commonly known as Referendum 1; and
WHEREAS, the approved Charter Amendment applies to all properties located east of
Castle Creek that on January 1, 2015 were zoned Commercial Core (CC), Commercial (C-1),
Service/Commercial/Industrial (S/C/I), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Mixed Use (MU),
Lodge (L), Commercial Lodge (CL), Lodge Overlay (LO), or Lodge Preservation Overlay
(LP); and
WHEREAS, the approved Charter Amendment, requires that any land use approval,
amendment to a previous land use approval, including those as a result of litigation, that
exceeds the zoning limitations for allowable floor area or maximum height (including height
restricted by view planes), or which reduces the requirements for the amount of off-street
parking spaces or affordable housing, shall not be effective unless subsequently approved by a
majority of all City electors voting thereon; and
WHEREAS, the approved Charter Amendment requires the Land Use Code be
amended to implement said Charter Amendment; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2015 City Council approved Ordinance 9, Series 2015,
approving a code amendment in response to Referendum 1, and now desires to repeal certain
sections of that Ordinance related to height and floor area increases due to the subsequent
passage of Referendum 1; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has recommended approval of the
proposed amendments to the City of Aspen Land Use Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council has reviewed the proposed code amendments and
finds that the amendments meet or exceed all applicable standards pursuant to Chapter 26.310.050.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1: Chapter 26.304.065 — Compliance with City of Aspen Charter, shall be added as
follows:
26.304.065. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter.
All development applications shall comply with the regulations outlined in the City of Aspen
Charter, including Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals.
Code Amendment — Charter Amendment
Ordinance 20, Series 2015
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Section 2: Chapter 26.710.140(E) — Commercial Core, Compliance with City of Aspen Charter,
shall be added as follows:
26.710.140 Commercial Core (CC).
E. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Commercial Core (CC) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the
provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of
the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 3: Chapter 26.710.150(E) — Commercial, Compliance with City of Aspen Charter, shall
be added as follows:
26.710.150 Commercial (C-1).
E. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Commercial (C-1) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the
provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of
the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 4: Chapter 26.710.160(G) — Service/Commercial/Industrial, Compliance with City of
Aspen Charter, shall be added as follows:
26.710.160 Service/Commercial/Industrial (S/C/1).
G. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Service/Commercial/Industrial (S/C/I) zone district on January 1, 2015, is
subject to the provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use
approvals, of the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 5: Chapter 26.710.170(E) — Neighborhood Commercial, Compliance with City of Aspen
Charter, shall be added as follows:
26.710.170 Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
E. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone district on January 1, 2015, is
subject to the provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use
approvals, of the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 6: Chapter 26.710.18.0(E) — Mixed -Use, Compliance with City of Aspen Charter, shall be
added as follows:
26.710.180 Mixed Use (MU).
E. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Mixed -Use (MU) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the
provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of
the City of Aspen Charter.
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Section 7: Chapter 26.710.190(F) — Lodge, Compliance with City of Aspen Charter, shall be
added as follows:
26.710.190 Lodge (L).
F. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Lodge (L) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the provisions of
Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of the City of
Aspen Charter.
Section 8: Chapter 26.710.200(F) — Commercial Lodge, Compliance with City of Aspen Charter,
shall be added as follows:
26.710.200 Commercial Lodge (CL).
F. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Commercial Lodge (CL) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the
provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of
the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 9: Chapter 26.710.310(E) —Lodge Overlay, Compliance with City of Aspen Charter,
shall be added as follows:
26.710.310 Lodge Overlay (LO) Zone District.
E. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Lodge Overlay (LO) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the
provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of
the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 10: Chapter 26.710.320(E) —Lodge Preservation Overlay, Compliance with City of
Aspen Charter, shall be added as follows:
26.710.320 Lodge Preservation Overlay (LP) Zone District.
E. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Lodge Preservation Overlay (LP) zone district on January 1, 2015, is
subject to the provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use
approvals, of the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 11: Chapter 26.445.030(B) — Planned Development, Scope and Limitations of Project
Review, shall be amended as follows:
B. Scope and Limitations of Project Review. Project Review shall set forth the overall concept
and general parameters of a project. The allowed land uses, layout, mass and scale, and
dimensions of the project, including all deviations from zone district allowances and limitations,
shall be established during Project Review.
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Ordinance 20, Series 2015
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Section 12: Chapter 26.445.050 — Planned Development, Project Review Standards, shall be
amended to delete Section J, Height and Floor Area Variations.
Section 13: Scrivener's Errors
The Community Development Director is hereby authorized to correct any incorrect references
within the Land Use Code related to this Ordinance. Any scrivener's errors contained in the code
amendments herein, including but not limited to mislabeled subsections or titles, may be
corrected administratively following adoption of the Ordinance.
Section 14: Effect Upon Existing Litigation.
This ordinance shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of any
action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed or amended as
herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such prior ordinances.
Section 15: Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions thereof.
Section 16: Effective Date.
In accordance with Section 4.9 of the City of Aspen Home Rule Charter, this ordinance shall
become effective thirty (30) days following final passage.
Section 17:
A public hearing on this ordinance was held on the 1 st day of June, 2015, at a meeting of the Aspen
City Council commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Aspen City Hall, Aspen,
Colorado, a minimum of fifteen days prior to which hearing a public notice of the same was
published in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Aspen.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law, by the City Council
of the City of Aspen on the 26th day of May, 2015.
Attest:
Linda Manning, City Clerk
Steven Skadron, Mayor
FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this 1' day of June, 2015.
Attest:
Linda Manning, City Clerk
Steven Skadron, Mayor
Code Amendment — Charter Amendment
Ordinance 20, Series 2015
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Approved as to form:
James R. 'Prue, City Attorney
Code Amendment — Charter Amendment
Ordinance 20, Series 2015
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Exhibit A: Staff Findings
26.310.050 Amendments to the Land Use Code Standards of review - Adoption.
In reviewing an application to amend the text of this Title, per Section 26.310.020(B)(3), Step
Three — Public Hearing before City Council, the City Council shall consider:
A. Whether the proposed amendment is in conflict with any applicable portions of this
Title.
B. Whether the proposed amendment achieves the policy, community goal, or objective
cited as reasons for the code amendment or achieves other public policy objectives.
C. Whether the objectives of the proposed amendment are compatible with the
community character of the City and in harmony with the public interest and the
purpose and intent of this Title.
Staff Findings:
The proposed amendment incorporates the recently approved Charter Amendment (aka
Referendum 1). There are no known conflicts with existing provisions. Staff finds these criteria
are met.
Charter Amendment — 2°d Reading
Exhibit A
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUIRED BY SECTION 26.304.060 (E), ASPEN LAND USE CODE
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
ffd. , Aspen, CO
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING DATE:
e 1 , 20
STATE OF COLORADO )
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County of Pitkin )
(name, please print)
being or representing ari Applicant to the City of Aspen, Colorado, hereby personally
certify that I have complied with the public notice requirements of Section 26.304.060
(E) of the Aspen Land Use Code in the following manner:
-4Publication of notice: By the publication in the legal notice section of an official
paper or a paper of general circulation in the City of Aspen at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the public hearing. A copy of the publication is attached hereto.
Posting of notice: By posting of notice, which form was obtained from the
Community Development Department, which was made of suitable, waterproof
materials, which was not less than twenty-two (22) inches wide and twenty-six
(26) inches high, and which was composed of letters not less than one inch in
height. Said notice was posted at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing
on the day of , 20, to and including the date and time
of the public hearing. A photograph of the posted notice (sign) is attached hereto.
Mailing of notice. By the mailing of a notice obtained from the Community
Development Department, which contains the information described in Section
26.304.060(E)(2) of the Aspen Land Use Code. At least fifteen (15) days prior to
the public hearing, notice was hand delivered or mailed by first class postage
prepaid U.S. mail to all owners of property within three hundred (300) feet of the
property subject to the development application. The names and addresses of
property owners shall be those on the current tax records of Pitkin County as they
appearedp more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of the public hearing. A
copy of the owners and governmental agencies so noticed is attached hereto.
Neighborhood Outreach: Applicant attests that neighborhood outreach,
summarized and attached, was conducted prior to the first public hearing as
required in Section 26.304.035, Neighborhood Outreach. A copy of the
neighborhood outreach summary, including the method of public notification and
a copy of any documentation that was presented to the public is attached hereto.
(continued on next page)
Mineral Estate Owner Notice. By the certified mailing of notice, return receipt
requested, to affected mineral estate owners by at least thirty (30) days prior to the
date scheduled for the initial public hearing on the application of development.
The names and addresses of mineral estate owners shall be those on the current
tax records of Pitkin County. At a minimum, Subdivisions, PDs that create more
than one lot, and new Planned Developments are subject to this notice
requirement.
Rezoning or text amendment. Whenever the official zoning district map is in any
way to be changed or amended incidental to or as part of a general revision of this
Title, or whenever the text of this Title is to be amended, whether such revision be
made by repeal of this Title and enactment of a new land use regulation, or
otherwise, the requirement of an accurate survey map or other sufficient legal
description of, and the notice to and listing of names and addresses of owners of
real property in the area of the proposed change shall be waived. However, the
proposed zoning map shall be available for public inspection in the planning
agency during all business hours for fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing
on such amendments.
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• LIST OF THE OWNERS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES NOTICED
BYMAIL
• APPLICANT CERTIFICATION OF MINERAL ESTATE OWNERS NOTICE
AS REQUIRED BY C.R.S. §24-65.5-103.3
PUBLIC NOTICE
RE:AMENDMENND O THE
COCITY DE OF ASPE,.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hea-V
will be held on Monday. June 1, 2015, at a meet-
ing to begin at 4:00 p.m. before the Aspen City
Council, Council Chambers. City Hall, 130 S. Gale-
na St., Aspen, to amend the land use code to in-
corporate the charter amendment approved May 5.
2015 by the City of Aspen voters. For further in-
formation, contact Jessica Garrow at the City of
Aspen Community Development Department, 130
S. Galena St., Aspen, CO, (970) 429-2780,
lessica.garrow®cityofaspen.com
s/ Steven Skadron Maya
Aspen City Council
Published in The Aspen Times on May 14. 2015.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jessica Garrow, Long Range Planner
THRU: Chris Bendon, Community Development Director
RE: Ordinance 20, Series of 2015 — Incorporation of Charter Amendment into Land
Use Code
MEETING DATE: May 26, 2015
(PH 6.1.2015)
SUMMARY:
The attached Ordinance incorporates the recently approved Charter Amendment (Referendum 1)
into the Land Use Code.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Ordinance on first reading.
BACKGROUND:
On May 5, 2015, the City of Aspen voters approved a Charter Amendment (Referendum 1) that
requires certain land use approvals to go to a public vote. The language in the Charter
Amendment states "The City of Aspen shall amend the Land Use Regulations to be consistent
with this Home Rule Charter Amendment." The proposed code amendment incorporates the
Charter Amendment into the Land Use Code, as required by the language in the Referendum. It
should be noted that nothing in the Land Use Code today is in conflict with the approved Charter
Amendment, and the Charter Amendment is fully in effect.
OVERVIEW:
The proposed code amendment incorporates a reference to the City of Aspen Charter into each
affected zone district, and into the Common Development Review Procedures (Chapter 26.304).
Staff believes this is the cleanest and most effective way to incorporate the Charter Amendment
into the Land Use Code.
In addition, the attached Ordinance removes the changes City Council approved in Ordinance 9,
2015 (Variations Code Amendment) regarding maximum height and floor area increases. That
Ordinance was in response to the now approved Charter Amendment. Staff recommends they be
removed for clarity.
Second reading is scheduled for June 1, 2015.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the attached Ordinance on first reading.
Charter Amendment — I reading
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RECOMMENDED MOTION (ALL MOTIONS ARE PROPOSED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE):
"I move to approve Ordinance No. 20, Series of 2015, on first reading."
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A — Staff Findings
Charter Amendment — I` reading
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ORDINANCE No. 20
(Series of 2015)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO
THE CITY OF ASPEN LAND USE CODE IMPLEMENTING A CHARTER
AMENDMENT APPROVED BY CITY OF ASPEN VOTERS ON MAY 5, 2015.
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2015, the City of Aspen voters approved an amendment to
Article XIII of the City's Charter, commonly known as Referendum 1; and
WHEREAS, the approved Charter Amendment applies to all properties located east of
Castle Creek that on January 1, 2015 were zoned Commercial Core (CC), Commercial (C-1),
Service/Commercial/Industrial (S/C/I), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Mixed Use (MU),
Lodge (L), Commercial Lodge (CL), Lodge Overlay (LO), or Lodge Preservation Overlay
(LP); and
WHEREAS, the approved Charter Amendment, requires that any land use approval,
amendment to a previous land use approval, including those as a result of litigation, that
exceeds the zoning limitations for allowable floor area or maximum height (including height
restricted by view planes), or which reduces the requirements for the amount of off-street
parking spaces or affordable housing, shall not be effective unless subsequently approved by a
majority of all City electors voting thereon; and
WHEREAS, the approved Charter Amendment requires the Land Use Code be
amended to implement said Charter Amendment; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2015 City Council approved Ordinance 9, Series 2015,
approving a code amendment in response to Referendum 1, and now desires to repeal certain
sections of that Ordinance related to height and floor area increases due to the subsequent
passage of Referendum 1; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has recommended approval of the
proposed amendments to the City of Aspen Land Use Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council has reviewed the proposed code amendments and
finds that the amendments meet or exceed all applicable standards pursuant to Chapter 26.310.050.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1: Chapter 26.304.065 — Compliance with City of Aspen Charter, shall be added as
follows:
26.304.065. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter.
All development applications shall comply with the regulations outlined in the City of Aspen
Charter, including Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals.
Code Amendment — Charter Amendment
Ordinance 20, Series 2015
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Section 2: Chapter 26.710.140(E) — Commercial Core, Compliance with City of Aspen Charter,
shall be added as follows:
26.710.140 Commercial Core (CC).
E. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Commercial Core (CC) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the
provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of
the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 3: Chapter 26.710.150(E) — Commercial, Compliance with City of Aspen Charter, shall
be added as follows:
26.710.150 Commercial (C-1).
E. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Commercial (C-1) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the
provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of
the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 4: Chapter 26.710.160(G) — Service/Commercial/Industrial, Compliance with City of
Aspen Charter, shall be added as follows:
26.710.160 Service/Commercial/Industrial (S/C/1).
G. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Service/Commercial/Industrial (S/C/I) zone district on January 1, 2015, is
subject to the provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use
approvals, of the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 5: Chapter 26.710.170(E) — Neighborhood Commercial, Compliance with City of Aspen
Charter, shall be added as follows:
26.710.170 Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
E. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone district on January 1, 2015, is
subject to the provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use
approvals, of the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 6: Chapter 26.710.180(E) — Mixed -Use, Compliance with City of Aspen Charter, shall be
added as follows:
26.710.180 Mixed Use (MU).
E. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Mixed -Use (MU) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the
provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of
the City of Aspen Charter.
Code Amendment — Charter Amendment
Ordinance 20, Series 2015
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Section 7: Chapter 26.710.190(F) — Lodge, Compliance with City of Aspen Charter, shall be
added as follows:
26.710.190 Lodge (L).
F. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Lodge (L) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the provisions of
Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of the City of
Aspen Charter.
Section S: Chapter 26.710.200(F) — Commercial Lodge, Compliance with City of Aspen Charter,
shall be added as follows:
26.710.200 Commercial Lodge (CL).
F. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Commercial Lodge (CL) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the
provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of
the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 9: Chapter 26.710.310(E) —Lodge Overlay, Compliance with City of Aspen Charter,
shall be added as follows:
26.710.310 Lodge Overlay (LO) Zone District.
E. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Lodge Overlay (LO) zone district on January 1, 2015, is subject to the
provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use approvals, of
the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 10: Chapter 26.710.320(E) —Lodge Preservation Overlay, Compliance with City of
Aspen Charter, shall be added as follows:
26.710.320 Lodge Preservation Overlay (LP) Zone District.
E. Compliance with City of Aspen Charter. Any property located east of the Castle Creek
River that was in the Lodge Preservation Overlay (LP) zone district on January 1, 2015, is
subject to the provisions of Article XIII Section 13.14, Voter authorization of certain land use
approvals, of the City of Aspen Charter.
Section 11: Chapter 26.445.030(B) — Planned Development, Scope and Limitations of Project
Review, shall be amended as follows:
B. Scope and Limitations of Project Review. Project Review shall set forth the overall concept
and general parameters of a project. The allowed land uses, layout, mass and scale, and
dimensions of the project, including all deviations from zone district allowances and limitations,
shall be established during Project Review.
Code Amendment — Charter Amendment
Ordinance 20, Series 2015
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Section 12: Chapter 26.445.050 — Planned Development, Project Review Standards, shall be
amended to delete Section J, Height and Floor Area Variations.
Section 13: Scrivener's Errors
The Community Development Director is hereby authorized to correct any incorrect references
within the Land Use Code related to this Ordinance. Any scrivener's errors contained in the code
amendments herein, including but not limited to mislabeled subsections or titles, may be
corrected administratively following adoption of the Ordinance.
Section 14: Effect Upon Existing Litigation.
This ordinance shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of any
action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed or amended as
herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such prior ordinances.
Section 15: Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions thereof.
Section 16: Effective Date.
In accordance with Section 4.9 of the City of Aspen Home Rule Charter, this ordinance shall
become effective thirty (30) days following final passage.
Section 17:
A public hearing on this ordinance was held on the day of , at a meeting of the
Aspen City Council commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Aspen City Hall,
Aspen, Colorado, a minimum of fifteen days prior to which hearing a public notice of the same was
published in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Aspen.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law, by the City Council
of the City of Aspen on the 26th day of May, 2015.
Attest:
Linda Manning, City Clerk
Steven Skadron, Mayor
FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this day of , 2015.
Attest:
Linda Manning, City Clerk
Steven Skadron, Mayor
Code Amendment — Charter Amendment
Ordinance 20, Series 2015
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Approved as to form:
James R. True, City Attorney
Code Amendment — Charter Amendment
Ordinance 20, Series 2015
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Exhibit A: Staff Findings
26.310.050 Amendments to the Land Use Code Standards of review - Adoption.
In reviewing an application to amend the text of this Title, per Section 26.310.020(B)(3), Step
Three — Public Hearing before City Council, the City Council shall consider:
A. Whether the proposed amendment is in conflict with any applicable portions of this
Title.
B. Whether the proposed amendment achieves the policy, community goal, or objective
cited as reasons for the code amendment or achieves other public policy objectives.
C. Whether the objectives of the proposed amendment are compatible with the
community character of the City and in harmony with the public interest and the
purpose and intent of this Title.
Staff Findings:
The proposed amendment incorporates the recently approved Charter Amendment (aka
Referendum 1). There are no known conflicts with existing provisions. Staff finds these criteria
are met.
Charter Amendment — I" reading
Exhibit A
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"WARNING:
IT IS AGAINST THE LAW:
For anyone to sign any initiative or referendum petition with any name other than his or her own or to
knowingly sign his or her name more than once for the same measure or to knowingly sign a petition when
not a registered elector who is eligible to vote on the measure.
DO NOT SIGN THIS PETITION UNLESS YOU ARE A
REGISTERED ELECTOR
AND ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THIS MEASURE.
TO BE A REGISTERED ELECTOR,
YOU MUST BE A CITIZEN OF COLORADO
AND REGISTERED TO VOTE.
Do not sign this petition unless you have read or have had read to you the proposed initiative or referred
measure or the summary in its entirety and understand its meaning."
Charter Amendment Summary
If this initiative is approved by the registered electors of Aspen it will amend the Home Rule Charter to require
voter authorization of land use approvals that exceed the zoning limitations for allowable floor area, exceed the
maximum height, or reduce the amount of off-street parking or affordable housing. This would apply to the
Commercial Core (CC), Commercial (C-1), Service/Commercial/Industrial (S/C/I), Neighborhood Commercial
(NC), Mixed Use (MU), Lodge (L), Commercial Lodge (CL), Lodge Overlay (LO) and Lodge Preservation (LP)
zone districts. Some exclusions apply.
WE THE UNDERSIGNED CITIZENS AND VOTERS OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, RESPECTFULLY DEMAND
THE ATTACHED AMENDMENT TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER BE REFERRED TO THE ELECTORATE
OF THE CITY OF ASPEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 31-2-210 C.R.S
CITY OF ASPEN HOME RULE CHARTER AMENDMENT FOR 515115 ELECTION
Shall Article XIII of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Aspen be amended by the addition of
the following?:
Section 13.14 — Voter authorization of certain land use approvals.
(a) Any land use approval granted by the City of Aspen, or an amendment to a previous
land use approval, including those granted as a result of litigation, on land within the zone
districts listed in paragraph (b), that exceeds the zoning limitations for allowable floor area or
maximum height (including height restricted by view planes), or which reduces the requirements
for the amount of off-street parking spaces or affordable housing, shall not be effective unless
subsequently approved by a majority of all City electors voting thereon.
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(b) Except as set forth herein below, the provisions of paragraph (a) shall apply to all
properties east of Castle Creek within the following zone districts on January 1, 2015:
Commercial Core (CC) zone district, Commercial (C-1) zone district,
Service/Commercial/Industrial (S/C/1) zone district, Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone
district, Mixed Use (MU) zone district, Lodge (L) zone district, Commercial Lodge (CL) zone
district, Lodge Overlay (LO) zone district, Lodge Preservation Overlay (LP) zone district.
(c) Although within the zone districts set forth in paragraph (b), the following shall be
exempt from the provisions of paragraph (a): single-family and duplex homes, replacement of
non -conforming structures, and variations necessary to meet the requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Federal Fair Housing Act (FHA), the Federal
Telecommunications Act (FTA), to implement energy efficiency measures, to meet applicable
building and fire codes, or an amendment to a previous land use approval that reduces height or
floor area or increases the amount of parking or affordable housing.
(d) The approval of the electorate required by this Section shall take place at the next
available previously scheduled state or county election, the next general municipal election or a
special election set by the Council, whichever is earlier.
(e) The City of Aspen shall amend the Land Use Regulations to be consistent with this
Home Rule Charter Amendment.
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