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CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS ………………………………………………. 1-1

1.1 Title ………………………………………………………………………….. 1-1 1.2 Authority ……………………………………………………………………. 1-1 1.3 Applicability And Jurisdiction …………………………………………….. 1-1 1.4 Purpose ……………………………………………………………………… 1-1 1.5 Word Usage And Construction of Language ……………………………... 1-2 1.6 Mapping And Boundary Disputes ………………………………………… 1-3 1.7 Conflicting Provisions ……………………………………………………... 1-3 1.8 Transitional Provisions ……………………………………………………. 1-4 1.9 Vested Rights ………………………………………………………………. 1-5 1.10 Severability ………………………………………………………………… 1-6 1.11 Administrative Handbook ………………………………………………… 1-6 1.12 Non-liability of Lake County And County Officials …………………….. 1-6 1.13 Warning And Disclaimer ………………………………………………….. 1-6

CHAPTER 2: REVIEW & DECISION-MAKING BODIES ………………………… 2-1

2.1 Board of County Commissioners ………………………………………….. 2-1 2.1.1 Powers and Duties …………………………………………………... 2-1 2.2 Planning Commission ………………………………………………………. 2-2 2.2.1 Appointments ………………………………………………………... 2-2 2.2.2 Officers and Rules …………………………………………………... 2-2 2.2.3 Powers and Duties …………………………………………………... 2-2 2.3 Board of Adjustment ……………………………………………………….. 2-3 2.3.1 Appointments ……………………………………………………….. 2-3 2.3.2 Membership and Rules ……………………………………………… 2-3 2.3.3 Powers and Duties …………………………………………………... 2-3 2.4 Land Use Department ……………………………………………………… 2-4 2.4.1 Powers and Duties …………………………………………………... 2-4 2.5 Chief Building Official ……………………………………………………... 2-6 2.5.1 Powers and Duties …………………………………………………... 2-6

CHAPTER 3: DEVELOPMENTAL REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCEDURES ….. 3-1

3.1 General ……………………………………………………………………… 3-1 3.1.1 Authority to File Applications ……………………………………… 3-1 3.1.2 Form of Application ………………………………………………… 3-1 3.1.3 Application Filing Fees ……………………………………………... 3-1 3.1.4 Application Completeness …………………………………………... 3-2 3.1.5 Land Use Department and Agency Review ………………………… 3-2 3.1.6 Pre-application Meetings ……………………………………………. 3-2 3.1.7 Notices ………………………………………………………………. 3-2 3.1.8 Conditions of Approval ……………………………………………... 3-4 3.1.9 Certification of Payment of Taxes …………………………………... 3-4

Lake County Land Development Code Table of Contents Page i 3.1.10 Continuation of Public Hearing ……………………………………... 3-4 3.1.11 Burden of Proof or Persuasion ………………………………………. 3-5 3.1.12 Written Finding Required …………………………………………… 3-5 3.1.13 Simultaneous Processing ……………………………………………. 3-5 3.1.14 Processing Cycles …………………………………………………… 3-5 3.1.15 Failure to Act Within Required Time-Frames ……………………… 3-5 3.1.16 Appeals ……………………………………………………………… 3-5 3.1.17 Application Review Under the Form of the County Regulations in Effect at the Time of the Submission of the Application …………… 3-6 3.2 Section 3.2 Institutional Controls for the California Gulch Superfund Site……………………………………………………………………………. 3-7 3.2.1 General Provisions……………………………………………….…… 3-7 A) Purpose…………………………………………………….…... 3-7 B) Authority………………………………………………….……. 3-7 C) Findings…………………………………………………….….. 3-7 D) Definitions………………………………...…………………… 3-7 E) Variances………………………………………………………. 3-9 3.2.2 Best Management Practices Informational Handout………………… 3-9 3.2.3 Institutional Controls………………………………………………… 3-9 A) Operable Unit 3 of the California Gulch Superfund Site……….. 3-9 B) Operable Unit 8 of the California Gulch Superfund Site………... 3-10 C) Seventeen Mine Waste Piles Located in Operable Unit 9 of the California Gulch Superfund Site………………………………… 3-10 D) Operable Unit 4 of the California Gulch Superfund Site………... 3-11 E) Operable Unit 7 of the California Gulch Superfund Site………… 3-12 3.3 Building Permits ……………………………………………………………. 3-13 3.3.1 Purpose and Applicability …………………………………………... 3-13 3.3.2 Conditions for Permit Issuance ……………………………………… 3-13 3.3.3 Application and Processing Requirements ………………………….. 3-13 3.4 Certificates of Occupancy ………………………………………………….. 3-13 3.4.1 Purpose and Applicability …………………………………………... 3-13 3.4.2 Conditions for Issuance ……………………………………………... 3-13 3.4.3 Application and Processing Requirements ………………………….. 3-14 3.5 Comprehensive Plan Amendments ………………………………………... 3-14 3.5.1 General Statutory Compliance ………………………………………. 3-14 3.5.2 Timing ………………………………………………………………. 3-14 3.5.3 Application Filing …………………………………………………… 3-14 3.5.4 Public Hearing Notice ………………………………………………. 3-14 3.5.5 Land Use Department’s Review and Report ………………………... 3-14 3.5.6 Referral Procedures …………………………………………………. 3-15 3.5.7 Public Hearing ………………………………………………………. 3-15 3.5.8 Approval Criteria ……………………………………………………. 3-15 3.5.9 Planning Commission Certification …………………………………. 3-15 3.6 Conditional Use Permits …………………………………………………… 3-15 3.6.1 General Provisions …………………………………………………... 3-15 3.6.2 Conditional Use Permits for Manufactured Housing Parks ………… 3-17 3.7 Development Agreements ………………………………………………….. 3-22 3.7.1 Purpose ……………………………………………………………… 3-22 3.7.2 Contents ……………………………………………………………... 3-22 3.7.3 Review Criteria ……………………………………………………… 3-23 3.8 Land Development Code Amendments …………………………………… 3-23

Lake County Land Development Code Table of Contents Page ii 3.8.1 Preapplication Meeting………………….…………………………… 3-23 3.8.2 Amendment Filing …………………………………………………... 3-23 3.8.3 General Procedure …………………………………………………... 3-24 3.8.4 Land Use Department’s Review and Report ………………………... 3-24 3.8.5 Joint Public Hearing ………………………………………………… 3-24 3.8.6 Planning Commission’s Review and Recommendation ……………. 3-24 3.8.7 Board of County Commissioner’s Review and Decision …………… 3-24 3.8.8 Adoption by Resolution …………………………………………….. 3-24 3.8.9 Approval Criteria ……………………………………………………. 3-24 3.8.10 Special Review and Adoption Procedures …………………………... 3-24 3.9 Naming/Renaming of Roads ……………………………………………….. 3-25 3.9.1 Application Filing …………………………………………………… 3-25 3.9.2 Land Use Department’s Review and Report ………………………... 3-25 3.9.3 Approval Criteria ……………………………………………………. 3-25 3.10 Plat Amendments …………………………………………………………… 3-25 3.10.1 Applicability ………………………………………………………… 3-25 3.10.2 Preapplication Meeting …………………………………………….. 3-26 3.10.3 Application Filing …………………………………………………… 3-26 3.10.4 Notice ………………………………………………………………... 3-26 3.10.5 Criteria for Action on a Plat Amendment Application ……………… 3-26 3.10.6 Notice of Decision …………………………………………………... 3-26 3.10.7 Recording ……………………………………………………………. 3-26 3.10.8 Appeals ……………………………………………………………… 3-26 3.10.9 Lot Consolidations ………………………………………………….. 3-26 3.11 Planned Unit Developments ………………………………………………... 3-27 3.11.1 Statutory Consistency ……………………………………………….. 3-27 3.11.2 General ………………………………………………………………. 3-27 3.11.3 PUD Sketch Plan ……………………………………………………. 3-28 3.11.4 Preliminary PUD Plans and Plats …………………………………… 3-29 3.11.5 Final PUD Plan/Plat Rezoning ……………………………………… 3-31 3.11.6 PUD Amendments …………………………………………………... 3-33 3.12 Rehearings in Rezoning, Subdivision, PUD and Conditional Use Permits 3-34 3.12.1 Resubmittal of Denied Application Prohibited; Exception …………. 3-34 3.12.2 Petition for Rehearing ……………………………………………….. 3-34 3.13 Rezonings ……………………………………………………………………. 3-35 3.13.1 Preapplication Meeting …………………………………………….. 3-35 3.13.2 Application Filing …………………………………………………… 3-35 3.13.3 Approval Criteria ……………………………………………………. 3-35 3.13.4 Land Use Department’s Review and Report ………………………... 3-36 3.13.5 Joint Public Hearing ………………………………………………… 3-36 3.13.6 Planning Commission’s Review and Recommendation ……………. 3-36 3.13.7 Board of County Commissioner’s Review and Decision …………… 3-36 3.13.8 Adoption by Resolution ……………………………………………... 3-36 3.14 Sign Permits ………………………………………………………………… 3-36 3.14.1 Application Filing …………………………………………………… 3-36 3.14.2 Submittal Requirements …………………………………………….. 3-36 3.14.3 Signs in SCO District ……………………………………………….. 3-37 3.14.4 Approval Criteria …………………………………………………… 3-37 3.14.5 Appeals ……………………………………………………………… 3-37 3.15 Site Plans ……………………………………………………………………. 3-37 3.15.1 General ………………………………………………………………. 3-37

Lake County Land Development Code Table of Contents Page iii 3.15.2 Applicability ………………………………………………………… 3-37 3.15.3 Application Filing …………………………………………………… 3-37 3.15.4 Review and Action ………………………………………………….. 3-37 3.15.5 Notice ………………………………………………………………... 3-38 3.15.6 Approval Criteria ……………………………………………………. 3-38 3.15.7 Notice of Decision …………………………………………………... 3-38 3.15.8 Appeals ……………………………………………………………… 3-38 3.15.9 Lapse of Approval …………………………………………………... 3-38 3.16 Subdivision – Major ………………………………………………………... 3-38 3.16.1 Applicability ………………………………………………………… 3-38 3.16.2 General ………………………………………………………………. 3-39 3.16.3 Sketch Plan ………………………………………………………….. 3-39 3.16.4 Preliminary Plat Procedures for Review and Action ………………... 3-41 3.16.5 Final Plat Procedures for Review and Action ………………………. 3-45 A) Public Hearing Process ……………………………………….. 3-45 B) Administrative Process ……………………………………….. 3-46 C) Final Plat Approval Criteria …………………………………... 3-46 D) Technical Disputes…………………………………………….. 3-46 E) Lapse of Final Plat Approval…………………………………... 3-46 F) Acceptance of Dedications…………………………………….. 3-47 3.17 Subdivision – Minor ………………………………………………………... 3-47 3.17.1 Applicability ………………………………………………………… 3-47 3.17.2 Preapplication Meeting …………………………………………….. 3-47 3.17.3 Application Filing …………………………………………………… 3-47 3.17.4 Notice ……………………………………………………………….. 3-47 3.17.5 Approval Criteria ……………………………………………………. 3-47 3.17.6 Notice of Decision …………………………………………………... 3-48 3.17.7 Acceptance of Dedication …………………………………………… 3-48 3.17.8 Recording ……………………………………………………………. 3-48 3.17.9 Appeals ……………………………………………………………… 3-48 3.18 Subdivision – Exemptions ………………………………………………….. 3-48 3.18.1 General Exemption from the Definition of a Subdivision …………... 3-48 3.18.2 Thirty-five (35) Acres ……………………………………………….. 3-48 3.18.3 Property Line Adjustment – Unplatted Parcels ……………………... 3-49 3.19 Temporary Use Permits ……………………………………………………. 3-49 3.19.1 Approval Criteria. …………………………………………………… 3-49 3.19.2 Prohibited Activities………………………………………………… 3-50 3.19.3 Renewal Requests…………………………………………………… 3-50 3.19.4 Appeals………………………………………………………………. 3-51 3.20 Vacating of Approved and Recorded Plats, Rights-of-Way or Easements 3-49 3.20.1 Vacating of Roads, Streets, Highways and Easements ……………... 3-49 3.20.2 Vacation of Nonconforming Lots …………………………………… 3-51 3.20.3 Application Filing …………………………………………………… 3-51 3.20.4 Initiation ……………………………………………………………... 3-52 3.20.5 Preapplication Meeting …………………………………………….. 3-52 3.20.6 Procedures for Vacating Plats ………………………………………. 3-52 3.20.7 Approval Criteria …………………………………………………… 3-52 3.21 Zoning Variances …………………………………………………………… 3-52 3.21.1 Variances Permitted …………………………………………………. 3-52 3.21.2 Application Filing …………………………………………………… 3-52 3.21.3 Public Hearing Notice ………………………………………………. 3-52

Lake County Land Development Code Table of Contents Page iv 3.21.4 Review and Action ………………………………………………….. 3-52 3.21.5 Approval Criteria ……………………………………………………. 3-53

CHAPTER 4: DISTRICT REGULATIONS …………………………………………… 4-1

4.1 Compliance with District Standards ………………………………………. 4-1 4.2 Zoning Districts ……………………………………………………………... 4-1 4.2.1 RUR, Rural District …………………………………………………. 4-1 4.2.2 AF, Agricultural and Forestry District ……………………………… 4-1 4.2.3 AR, Agricultural Residential District ……………………………….. 4-1 4.2.4 UR, Urban Residential District ……………………………………… 4-1 4.2.5 RM, Urban Multi-Family Residential District ……………………… 4-1 4.2.6 B, Business District …………………………………………………. 4-1 4.2.7 CI, Commercial Industrial District ………………………………….. 4-2 4.2.8 IM, Industrial and Mining District ………………………………….. 4-2 4.2.9 RC, Recreational District ……………………………………………. 4-2 4.2.10 R, Resort District ……………………………………………………. 4-2 4.2.11 PUD, Planned Unit Development District …………………………... 4-2 4.3 Overlay Zones ………………………………………………………………. 4-2 4.3.1 General ………………………………………………………………. 4-2 4.3.2 APO, Airport Protection Overlay District …………………………... 4-3 4.3.3 SCO, Scenic Conservation Overlay District ………………………… 4-5 4.4 Density and Dimensional Standards ………………………………………. 4-7 4.4.1 Table of Density and Dimensional Standards ………………………. 4-7 4.4.2 Dimensional Standards for R, Resort District ………………………. 4-7 4.4.3 Highway Setbacks …………………………………………………... 4-8 4.4.4 Height Limitation Exemptions / Variance Procedure ………………. 4-8 4.4.5 Measurements and Exceptions ……………………………………… 4-8 A) Residential Density …………………………………………… 4-8 B) Non-Residential Intensity ……………………………………... 4-9 C) Lot Area ……………………………………………………….. 4-9 D) Lot Width ……………………………………………………... 4-9 E) Setbacks ……………………………………………………….. 4-9 F) Lot Coverage ………………………………………………….. 4-11 G) Minimum Occupied Structure Size …………………………… 4-11 H) Height …………………………………………………………. 4-11 I) Manufactured Homes ………………………………………….. 4-11

CHAPTER 5: USE REGULATIONS …………………………………………………… 5-1

5.1 Use Table ……………………………………………………………………. 5-1 5.2 Use-Specific Standards ……………………………………………………... 5-11 5.2.1 Adult Business Uses ………………………………………………… 5-11 5.2.2 Bed and Breakfast …………………………………………………… 5-11 5.2.3 Caretaker Residential Units …………………………………………. 5-12 5.2.4 Commercial Parking ………………………………………………… 5-12 5.2.5 Extractive Operations Including Mining ……………………………. 5-12

Lake County Land Development Code Table of Contents Page v 5.2.6 Group Camps ………………………………………………………... 5-15 5.2.7 Group Living ………………………………………………………... 5-16 5.2.8 Home Occupations ………………………………………………….. 5-17 5.2.9 Industrial Performance Standards …………………………………… 5-17 5.2.10 Junk Yards, Salvage Yards, Heavy Equipment, and Industrial Storage ………………………………………………………………. 5-17 5.2.11 Large Animal Ownership …………………………………………… 5-18 5.2.12 Manufactured Housing ……………………………………………… 5-18 5.2.13 Manufactured Housing Parks ……………………………………….. 5-18 A) Site Selection Criteria …………………………………………. 5-18 B) Size & Density Provisions …………………………………….. 5-19 C) Manufactured Housing Unit Requirements …………………… 5-19 D) Manufactured Housing Tie Down & Skirting Requirements … 5-19 E) Setback Requirements ………………………………………… 5-19 F) Manufactured Housing Space Requirements & Clustering …… 5-19 G) Access & Interior Roadways ………………………………….. 5-20 H) Sidewalks, Bicycle Paths & Walking Paths …………………... 5-20 I) Public Sites, Recreation, Landscaping & Open Space ……….. 5-20 J) Manufactured Housing Park Parking Requirements …………. 5-21 K) Manufactured Housing Accessory Parking Areas …………… 5-21 L) Accessory Buildings & Sales Outlets ………………………... 5-21 M) Roadway Width & Surfacing Requirements ………………… 5-21 N) Manufactured Housing Park Utilities ……………………….. 5-21 O) Permit Conditions …………………………………………… 5-23 5.2.14 Private Landing Strips and Heliports ……………………………….. 5-24 5.2.15 Private Resorts ………………………………………………………. 5-24 5.2.16 Telecommunications Facilities ……………………………………… 5-25 5.2.17 RV Parks and Campgrounds ………………………………………… 5-26 A) Site Selection Criteria ………………………………………… 5-26 B) Size & Density Provisions ……………………………………. 5-27 C) Setback Requirements ………………………………………... 5-27 D) RV Space Requirements ……………………………………… 5-27 E) Access & Interior Roadways …………………………………. 5-27 F) Service Buildings ……………………………………………... 5-28 G) Roadway Width & Surface Requirements …………………… 5-28 H) Travel Trailer Park Utilities ………………………………….. 5-28 5.2.18 Short Term Rentals-Applicability…………………………………… 5-31 5.2.18.1 Short Term Rentals Standards…………………………………….. 5-31 5.1.19 Warehouse and Freight Movement………………………………… 5-34 5.3 Accessory Buildings and Uses ……………………………………………… 5-34 5.3.1 General ………………………………………………………………. 5-34 5.3.2 RUR Rural District ………………………………………………….. 5-34 5.3.3 AF Agricultural and Forestry and AR Agricultural Residential Districts ……………………………………………………………… 5-34 5.3.4 UR Urban Residential and RC Recreational Districts ………………. 5-35 5.3.5 RM Urban Multi-Family Residential District ………………………. 5-35 5.3.6 B Business District ………………………………………………….. 5-35 5.3.7 CI Commercial Industrial and IM Industrial and Mining District ….. 5-36 5.3.8 R Resort District and PUD District …………………………………. 5-36 5.3.9 Other Accessory Uses ………………………………………………. 5-36 A) Overlay Districts ……………………………………………… 5-36

Lake County Land Development Code Table of Contents Page vi B) Acceptable Minor Accessory Uses …………………………… 5-36 C) Fences ………………………………………………………… 5-36 D) Abandoned Motor Vehicles …………………………………... 5-36 5.4 Temporary Buildings and Uses ……………………………………………. 5-37

CHAPTER 6: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ………………………………………. 6-1

6.1 Planned Unit Developments ………………………………………………... 6-1 6.1.1 General ………………………………………………………………. 6-1 6.1.2 Minimum Size ………………………………………………………. 6-1 6.1.3 Establishment of Uses ………………………………………………. 6-1 6.1.4 Development Intensity ………………………………………………. 6-1 6.1.5 Development Sequence ……………………………………………... 6-1 6.1.6 Platting ………………………………………………………………. 6-1 6.1.7 Subdivision ………………………………………………………….. 6-2 6.1.8 Development Improvements Agreement ……………………………. 6-2 6.1.9 Underground Utilities ……………………………………………….. 6-2 6.1.10 Water Service ………………………………………………………. 6-2 6.1.11 Sanitary Sewage Disposal Systems …………………………………. 6-2 6.1.12 Design Standards and Specifications ………………………………... 6-2 6.1.13 Common Open Space ……………………………………………….. 6-2 6.1.14 Maintenance of Public Open Space and Common Areas …………… 6-3 6.2 Subdivision ………………………………………………………………….. 6-3 6.2.1 General Provisions …………………………………………………... 6-3 6.2.2 Manufactured Home Park Subdivisions …………………………….. 6-8 6.2.3 Subdivision Design Standards & Specifications ……………………. 6-9 6.3 Roadways ……………………………………………………………………. 6-10 6.4 Underground Utilities ………………………………………………………. 6-12 6.5 Utility Easements …………………………………………………………… 6-12 6.6 Drainage, Erosion, Sedimentation & Flood Control …………………….. 6-13 6.7 Sanitary Sewage Disposal Systems ………………………………………… 6-15 6.8 Water Service ……………………………………………………………….. 6-16 6.9 Fire Safety & Protection …………………………………………………… 6-18 6.10 Avalanche Mitigation ………………………………………………………. 6-19 6.11 Other Public Improvements ……………………………………………….. 6-19 6.12 Off-Street Parking & Loading ……………………………………………... 6-19 6.12.1 General Off-Street Parking Requirements …………………………... 6-19 6.12.2 Minimum Off-Street Loading Requirements ……………………….. 6-21 6.12.3 Off-Street Loading Requirements …………………………………... 6-24 6.13 Requirements for Solar Energy Access …………………………………… 6-24 6.14 Signs …………………………………………………………………………. 6-24 6.14.1 General Provisions …………………………………………………... 6-25 6.14.2 Exemptions ………………………………………………………….. 6-26 6.14.3 Sign Standards & Requirements …………………………………….. 6-26 A) Prohibited Signs ………………………………………………. 6-26 B) Illumination …………………………………………………… 6-27 C) Planned Unit Development (PUD’s) ………………………….. 6-27 D) Construction & Maintenance ………………………………….. 6-27 E) On-Site Signs ………………………………………………….. 6-28

Lake County Land Development Code Table of Contents Page vii F) Off-Premise Signs ……………………………………………... 6-30 G) Signs Located in APO, Airport Protection Overlay Districts … 6-31 H) Signs Located in a SCO, Scenic Conservation Overlay District 6-31 6.14.4 Measurement of Signs ………………………………………………. 6-31

CHAPTER 7: NONCONFORMITIES ………………………………………………….. 7-1

7.1 Meaning and Intent ………………………………………………………… 7-1 7.2 Abandonment of Use ……………………………………………………….. 7-1 7.3 Restoration ………………………………………………………………….. 7-1 7.4 Enlargement of Nonconforming Use or Building ………………………… 7-1 7.5 Alteration of Nonconforming Buildings …………………………………... 7-2 7.6 Title Default …………………………………………………………………. 7-2 7.7 Conforming and Nonconforming Lots ……………………………………. 7-2 7.8 Nonconforming Signs ………………………………………………………. 7-2

CHAPTER 8: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES …………………………………. 8-1

8.1 Responsibility for Enforcement ……………………………………………. 8-1 8.2 Types of Violations …………………………………………………………. 8-1 8.3 Continuing Violations ………………………………………………………. 8-3 8.4 Remedies & Enforcement Powers …………………………………………. 8-3 8.5 Remedies Cumulative ………………………………………………………. 8-4 8.6 Enforcement Procedures …………………………………………………… 8-5

CHAPTER 9: DEFINITIONS …………………………………………………………… 9-1 9.1 General ……………………………………………………………………… 9-1 9.2 Definitions …………………………………………………………………… 9-1 9.3 Use Categories ………………………………………………………………. 9-12 9.4 Residential Use Categories …………………………………………………. 9-13 9.4.1 Household Living …………………………………………………… 9-13 9.4.2 Group Living ………………………………………………………... 9-14 9.5 Institutional & Civic Use Categories ……………………………………… 9-16 9.5.1 Colleges ……………………………………………………………... 9-16 9.5.2 Community Services ………………………………………………… 9-16 9.5.3 Day Care …………………………………………………………….. 9-17 9.5.4 Hospitals …………………………………………………………….. 9-17 9.5.5 Parks & Open Space ………………………………………………… 9-18 9.5.6 Religious Institutions ………………………………………………... 9-18 9.5.7 Safety Services ……………………………………………………… 9-18 9.5.8 Schools ………………………………………………………………. 9-18 9.5.9 Utilities, Basic ………………………………………………………. 9-18 9.5.10 Utility Corridors …………………………………………………….. 9-19 9.6 Commercial Use Categories ………………………………………………... 9-19 9.6.1 Entertainment Event, Major ………………………………………… 9-19 9.6.2 Office ……………………………………………………………….. 9-20 9.6.3 Parking, Commercial ………………………………………………... 9-20 9.6.4 Recreation & Entertainment, Outdoor ………………………………. 9-21

Lake County Land Development Code Table of Contents Page viii 9.6.5 Retail Sales & Service ………………………………………………. 9-21 9.6.6 Self-Service Storage ………………………………………………… 9-23 9.6.7 Vehicle Repair ………………………………………………………. 9-23 9.6.8 Vehicle Service, Limited ……………………………………………. 9-23 9.7 Industrial Use Categories …………………………………………………... 9-24 9.7.1 Industrial Service ……………………………………………………. 9-24 9.7.2 Manufacturing & Production ………………………………………... 9-24 9.7.3 Warehouse & Freight Movement …………………………………… 9-25 9.7.4 Waste-Related ……………………………………………………….. 9-25 9.7.5 Wholesale Sales ……………………………………………………... 9-26 9.8 Other Use Categories ……………………………………………………….. 9-26 9.8.1 Agriculture …………………………………………………………... 9-26 9.8.2 Aviation & Surface Passenger Terminals …………………………… 9-27 9.8.3 Detention Facilities ………………………………………………….. 9-27 9.8.4 Mining ………………………………………………………………. 9-28 9.8.5 Telecommunications Facilities ……………………………………… 9-28

CHAPTER 10: ROADWAY DESIGN STANDARDS AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS FOR LAKE COUNTY, COLORADO…………………………… 10-1

Table of Contents for Roadway Design Standards & Construction Specifications, Revised November 20, 2006 …………………………… ii 100 General Standards …………………………………………………….. 1 110 Purpose and Intent ……………………………………………………… 1 120 Authority ……………………………………………………………….. 1 130 Application of Standards ……………………………………………….. 1 130.1 - New Construction ……………………………………………… 1 130.2 - Upgrading of Existing Roads …………………………………... 1 140 Variances ……………………………………………………………….. 2 150 Required Permits ……………………………………………………….. 2 160 Submittal Requirements ………………………………………………... 2 170 Definitions and Abbreviations ………………………………………….. 2 200 Design Standards ……………………………………………………… 4 210 General …………………………………………………………………. 4 211 Future Planning ………………………………………………………… 4 212 Roadway Classification ………………………………………………… 4 212.1 – Based on Functional Use ………………………………………. 4 212.1 – Based on Anticipated Traffic Flow ……………………………. 5 220 Geometric Design Elements ……………………………………………. 6 221 Right of Way …………………………………………………………… 6 222 Design and Travel Speeds ……………………………………………… 6 223 Number of Lanes ……………………………………………………….. 6 224 Lane and Shoulder Width ………………………………………………. 6 225 Climbing Lanes ………………………………………………………… 6 226 Side Slopes ……………………………………………………………... 7 230 Alignment ………………………………………………………………. 8 231 Horizontal Alignment …………………………………………………... 8 231.1 – Stopping Sight Distance ……………………………………….. 8 231.2 – Passing Sight Distance ………………………………………… 9 231.3 – Stopping Sight Distance on Horizontal Curves ……………….. 9

Lake County Land Development Code Table of Contents Page ix 231.4 – Curvature ………………………………………………………. 11 231.5 – Curve Widening ……………………………………………….. 11 231.6 – Curb Returns …………………………………………………… 12 232 Vertical Alignment ……………………………………………………... 12 232.1 – Minimum Grade ……………………………………………….. 12 232.2 – Maximum Grade ……………………………………………….. 12 232.21 – Exceptions to Maximum Grade ………………………………. 13 232.3 – Vertical Curves ………………………………………………… 13 232.4 – Switchbacks ……………………………………………………. 16 233 Intersections …………………………………………………………….. 16 240 Typical Cross Sections …………………………………………………. 17 250 Miscellaneous Design Elements ………………………………………... 24 251 Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities ……………………………………….. 24 252 Guardrails ………………………………………………………………. 24 253 Traffic Control Devices ………………………………………………… 24 254 Driveways ………………………………………………………………. 27 255 Bridges ………………………………………………………………….. 29 256 Vertical Clearance ……………………………………………………… 29 260 Structural Design ……………………………………………………….. 31 261 Structural Sections ……………………………………………………… 31 262 Surfacing Requirements ………………………………………………... 31 263 Pavement Design Procedures …………………………………………... 32 270 Drainage ………………………………………………………………... 34 271 Storm Water Runoff Estimates …………………………………………. 34 272 Culverts ………………………………………………………………… 34 273 Open Channel and Swales ……………………………………………… 39 280 Utilities …………………………………………………………………. 39 281 Permits ………………………………………………………………….. 39 282 Underground Utilities …………………………………………………... 39 283 Above Ground Utilities ………………………………………………… 43 290 Landscaping ……………………………………………………………. 43 300 Road Construction Specifications …………………………………… 44 310 General …………………………………………………………………. 44 311 Purpose and Intent ……………………………………………………… 44 312 General Construction Guidelines ………………………………………. 44 313 Inspection and Warranty ……………………………………………….. 44 314 Cleanup and Restoration ……………………………………………….. 45 315 Permits ………………………………………………………………….. 45 316 Environmental Controls ………………………………………………... 45 320 Construction Work Within Public Ways ……………………………….. 46 321 Clear and Grub …………………………………………………………. 46 322 Structural Embankment Construction ………………………………….. 49 323 Subgrade Construction …………………………………………………. 49 324 Aggregate Base Course ………………………………………………… 50 325 Asphalt Paving …………………………………………………………. 50 326 Revegetation ……………………………………………………………. 51 327 Trench Excavation ……………………………………………………… 52 328 Culverts ………………………………………………………………… 52

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