Regulation Revision
Over the years, regulations have been fluid, with county staff continually drafting revisions to the documents in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Jefferson County. The original zoning resolution was adopted by the county commissioners in 1946 and the land development regulation was adopted in 1978.
Proposed Changes to the Land Development Regulation (LDR) and Zoning Resolution (ZR) related to Park and School Requirements
The purpose of the proposed regulation change is to amend the Park and School Requirements, to include the establishment of the Park and School Fee Schedule.
The proposed regulation amendment has undergone several iterations of review and revisions. Those iterations are categorized as follows:
Initial Revisions (Version 1)
This draft of changes to the regulations were created by Planning and Zoning Staff. Prior to the establishment of the draft, input was sought from the Park and Recreation Districts, Open Space and the R-1 School District.
7.4.2 Policy Fees 
LDR Section 4 Submittal Requirements 
LDR Section 32 Park and School
LDR Section 33 Agreements
LDR Section 9 Rural Cluster
ZR Section 1 Administrative Provisions
ZR Section 15 Landscaping
Regulation Review Group’s Revisions (Version 2)
The “initial revisions” draft was then sent to a group entitled the Regulation Review Group. This group included Consultants, Developers, Attorneys, Park and Recreation Districts, R-1 School District and select Jefferson County Staff. The Regulation Review Group held two meetings where the draft was thoroughly discussed and as a result revisions to the “initial revisions” draft were made. Changes were only made to Section 32 of the Land Development Regulation. The attached draft only shows in color the changes that were made as a result of the Regulation Review Group involvement.
LDR Section 32 Park and School (accepted original red marks and added new from Regulation Review Group)
ZR Section 15 Landscaping
Jefferson County Staff Revisions (Version 3)
These revisions include all changes made through the review process described above as well as additional changes that resulted from meeting with the Jefferson County Staff, which included Open Space. The attached draft only shows in color the specific changes that were made as a result of the review by Jefferson County Staff.
(Eliminated proposed revisions to section 7.4.2 of the policy manual.)
LDR Section 32 Park and School (accepted original and Regulation Review Group red marks and added new from Staff meeting)
Compiled Changes for the Planning Commission (Version 4)
These revisions include all changes made through the review process described above and entailed final editing and preparation for the Planning Commission. These are the official documents that will be presented to the planning commission for consideration during the public hearing process.
7 4 3 Development Application Fees
LDR Section 32 Park and School (changes accepted)
LDR Section 32 Park and School
LDR Section 33 Agreements
LDR Section 4 Submittal Requirements
LDR Section 9 Rural Cluster
ZR Section 1 Administrative Provisions
ZR Section 15 Landscaping
Proposed Changes to the Zoning Resolution related to the Floodplain Overlay District
To amend to the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution definition of Substantial Improvement (definition #28) of the Floodplain or Flood-Prone Area section. Substantial improvements will be counted cumulatively for a period of five years rather than the existing ten year period.
The remarked copy of following Section is available for public review and comment:
Zoning Resolution-Definitions proposed changes 
Please submit comments by May 28, 2013. Planning Commission hearing is scheduled for May 29, 2013 at 6:15pm. The Board of County Commissioners hearing is scheduled for June 18, 2013 at 8:00am. Both hearings will be held in Hearing Room 1 of the Jefferson County Administration and Courts Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Public testimony is encouraged at both hearings. For more information please contact Patrick O’Connell at 303-271-8707(poconnel@jeffco.us).
Previous Changes to the Regulations
- Zoning Resolution adopted May 21, 2013
Zoning Resolution and Land Development Regulation adopted April 30, 2013 (related to Water Supply and Wastewater)
- Zoning Resolution adopted March 26, 2013 (changes to allow expanded keeping of chickens and bees and to consolidate zone districts)
- On February 26, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners approve new mixed use zone district (Section 21)
- Changes to the Zoning Resolution November 20, 2012 (Section 16: Revisions to the criteria for obtaining an exemption from the Land Disturbance Permit requirements)
- Zoning Resolution Adopted June 12, 2012 (Amended Section 46-Industrial Three Zone district and definitions to allow craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries)
- Zoning Resolution Adopted 11-22-11 (effective January 1, 2012)
- Land Development Regulation and Zoning Resolution Adopted 9-27-2011
- Changes to the Zoning Resolution: Definitions August 23, 2011 (Changes include: barn, commercial vehicles, accessory dwellings, additions to single family homes, B&B's, camps and campgrounds, and Research & Development, and short-term rentals)
- Zoning Resolution Adopted 2-8-2011
- Land Development Regulation and Zoning Resolution Adopted 12-21-2010
- Land Development Regulation and Zoning Resolution Adopted 4-20-2010
- Changes to the Zoning Resolution, Section 11, October 25, 2011 (Amend Signs and Outdoor Advertising Devices and to allow Banner and Sandwich board signs.)
- Notice:
In the past postcards have been mailed for notification of regulation updates. Future notices will be by e-mail only. For future notification of regulation changes please send us your e-mail address using our web form. Fill out the form and indicate the nature of your request and submit. We will add your e-mail to our list for notification.