HomeMy WebLinkAboutordinance.council.025-87 ORDIN~'~CE NO. ~-~ (Series of 1987)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN ANR. NDING SECTIONS 24-2.1 and
24-3.2 AND 24 3.4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO CREATE THE
"MODERATE DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-15B)" ZONE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the property owners of the Aspen Grove/East-
wood/Knollwood Subdivision (exclusive of Block 4) have petitioned
the city of Aspen to be annexed; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen has approved a resolution
indicating their intent to annex the Aspen Grove/Eastwood/
Knollwood Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Aspen/Pitkin Planning office notified property
owners within the Aspen Grove/Eastwood Knollwood Annexation area
of a public meeting on May 19, 1987, to discuss zoning for the
area; and
WHEREAS, the property owners have expressed a desire for the
creation of a new zone district which precludes duplex residences
and is comparable as possible to County R-15 zoning; and
WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission held a
duly noticed public hearing on June 2, 1987 to consider the
creation of the R-15B Moderate Density Residential zoning
district recommended by staff; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, having considered the recom-
mendation of the Planning and zoning Commission pertaining to
Sections 24-2.1,24-3.2 and 24-3.4 of the Municipal Code, Council
desires to amend Sections 24-2.1, 24-3.2 and 24-3.4, so as to
create the moderate density residential (R-15B).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO
Section 1
That subsection (a) of Section 24-2.1 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Aspen, Colorado be and the same is hereby amended
to add a Section "29", a new zone district entitled Moderate-
Density Residential (R-15B), said section to read as follows:
That the schedule of Permitted and Conditional Uses set forth in
Section 24-3.2 of the Municipal Code of the city of Aspen is
hereby amended to establish regulations pertaining to the R-15B
Moderate Density Residential zone district, said amended schedule
to read as follows: "(29)" R-15B Moderate Density Residential"
Section 2
INTENTION PERMITTED USES CONDITIONAL USE
The intent of the Moderate- Detached residential None
Density Residential (R-15B) dwelling; Farm and garden
Zone District is to provide buildings and uses,
areas for residential provided that all such
purposes with customary buildings and storage areas
accessory uses. Lands in are located at least one
the Moderate-Density hundred (100') feet from
Residential (R-15B) Zone pre-existing dwellings on
District are similarly other lots; Home occupa-
situated to those in the tions; Accessory buildings
Moderate-Density Residen- and uses.
tial (R-15) and R-15A) Zone
Districts but are those in
which single-family struc-
tures are a permitted use
and duplexes are prohi-
bited. In this zone
district, any structure or
part of a structure which
contains one or more rooms
in addition to a kitchen
2
INTENTION
and a bath facility
intended and designed for
occupancy by family or
guests independent of other
families or guests shall be
deemed to be a dwelling
unit as set forth in
Section 24-3.1(g).
Section 3
That schedule for Area and Bulk Requirements set forth in Section 24
Municipal Code district be amended and the same is hereby amended by the
regulations pertaining to the R-15B Moderate Density Zone District, as foll
City of Aspen
Area and Bulk Requirements R-15B Zone
Minimum Lot Size (sq.f.t) 15,000
Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit 15,000
(sq. ft. )
Minimum Lot Width 75~
Minimum Front Yard
Dwellings 30'
Accessory Buildings 30'
All buildings except dwellings
and accessory buildings 30'
Minimum Side Yard
Dwellings & Accessory Buildings 5'
All Buildings Except Dwellings
and accessory buildings 5'
Minimum Rear Yard
Dwellings 10'
Accessory Buildings 5'
All Buildings Except Dwellings
and Accessory Buildings 10'
Maximum Height 25'
Minimum Distance Between Principal
Building & Accessory Building No Requirement
Percent of Open Space for No Requirement
Building site
External Floor Area Ratio See Exhibit A
Internal Floor Area Ratio No Requirement
Off-Street Parking One space per bedroom
Residential Uses or 2 spaces whichever
is less
Section 4
That the City Clerk is directed upon adoption of this ordinance to re
in the office of the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder.
Section 5
If any section, sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of
nance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by and court o
jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaini
thereof.
Section 6
A public hearing on the Ordinance shall be held on the
, 1987, at 5:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, Aspen City Hall, Aspen
fifteen (15) days prior to which hearing notice of the same shall be public
- a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Aspen.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED published as provided by law by the City
the City of Aspen on the 22nd day of June, 19_87.,
William L. Stirling, Mayor
kathryn~.'~och, City Clerk
FINAllY, adopted, passed and approved this /~ day of
~illiam h. Stifling, ~a¥or
KathrTn ~.i loch,
EXHIBIT "A"
EXTERNAL FLOOR AREA RATIO
LOT SIZE STANDARD ALLOWABT~ SQ. FT.
(Single-Family
Structures)
0-3,000 80 s. f. for each .70x(0-2,400)
add. 100 s.f. in
lot area
3,001-9,000 28 s.f. for each .70x(2,400-4,080)
add. 100 s.f. in
lot area
9,001-15,000 7 s.f. for each .70x(4,080-4,500)
add. 100 s.f. in
lot area
15,001-50,000 6 s.f. for each .70x(4,500-6,500)
add. 100 s.f. in
lot area
50,000+ 2 s.f. for each .70x(6,500+)
add. 100 s.f. in
lot area