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Spring Valley Ranch
PUD GUIDE
December 2023
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE & ENFORCEMENT .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. PURPOSE OF THE PUD GUIDE........................................................................................................................ 4
1.2. MODIFICATIONS TO PUD GUIDE & PUD PLAN MAP .......................................................................................... 4
1.3. ENFORCEMENT OF THE PUD GUIDE ................................................................................................................ 6
2. PUD SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1. PUD SUMMARY TABLE ................................................................................................................................ 7
3. PLANNING AREAS .......................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1. PLANNING AREA A ..................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2. PLANNING AREA B ...................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3. PLANNING AREA C ...................................................................................................................................... 8
3.4. PLANNING AREA D ..................................................................................................................................... 8
3.5. PLANNING AREA E ...................................................................................................................................... 8
3.6. PLANNING AREA F ...................................................................................................................................... 9
3.7. PLANNING AREA G ..................................................................................................................................... 9
3.8. PLANNING AREA H ..................................................................................................................................... 9
4. PUD ZONE DISTRICTS ..................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1. PASTURE DISTRICT (P) ................................................................................................................................. 9
4.2. MOUNTAIN DISTRICT (M) .......................................................................................................................... 10
4.3. RANCH DISTRICT (R) ................................................................................................................................. 10
4.4. ESTATE DISTRICT (E) ................................................................................................................................. 10
4.5. COMMUNITY HOUSING DISTRICT (CH) .......................................................................................................... 10
4.6. MIXED USE DISTRICT (MU) ........................................................................................................................ 10
4.7. OPEN SPACE GOLF DISTRICT (OSG) .............................................................................................................. 10
4.8. OPEN SPACE RECREATION DISTRICT (OSR) ..................................................................................................... 11
4.9. OPEN SPACE LIMITED DISTRICT (OSL) ........................................................................................................... 11
5. OVERLAY AREAS .......................................................................................................................................... 11
5.1. WILDLIFE HABITAT RESERVES ...................................................................................................................... 11
5.2. PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS ............................................................................................................................... 12
6. LAND USE .................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.1. ALLOWED LAND USES ................................................................................................................................ 12
6.2. LAND USE SCHEDULE................................................................................................................................. 13
7. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ....................................................................................................................... 16
7.1. DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS ......................................................................................................................... 16
7.2. ROADWAY CLASSIFICATION & DESIGN STANDARDS ........................................................................................... 17
7.3. EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS (EVA) STANDARDS ............................................................................................. 17
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7.4. PARKING STANDARDS ................................................................................................................................ 18
7.5. TRAIL & SIDEWALK STANDARDS ................................................................................................................... 19
7.6. GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN STANDARDS ............................................................................................................. 19
7.7. SLOPE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ............................................................................................................... 19
7.8. FIRE PROTECTION STANDARDS ..................................................................................................................... 20
7.9. LANDSCAPE STANDARDS............................................................................................................................. 21
7.10. SIGNAGE STANDARDS ................................................................................................................................ 22
7.11. EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS .................................................................................................................. 23
7.12. MERGING OF LOTS ................................................................................................................................... 24
8. COMMUNITY HOUSING PROGRAM ............................................................................................................. 24
8.1. PROVISION OF COMMUNITY HOUSING UNITS .................................................................................................. 24
8.2. LOCATION OF COMMUNITY HOUSING UNITS ................................................................................................... 25
8.3. RENTAL AND/OR FOR-SALE COMMUNITY HOUSING UNITS.................................................................................. 25
8.4. UNIT TYPES & SIZES .................................................................................................................................. 25
8.5. RENTAL UNITS ......................................................................................................................................... 25
8.6. ELIGIBILITY AND ALLOCATION ...................................................................................................................... 26
8.7. DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE OF COMMUNITY HOUSING UNITS ............................................................................... 27
8.8. PRICING OF COMMUNITY HOUSING UNITS ...................................................................................................... 27
8.9. INITIAL SALE AND RESALE OF FOR-SALE UNITS ................................................................................................. 28
9. DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 29
10. PUD GUIDE EXECUTION ........................................................................................................................... 33
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1. Purpose & Enforcement
1.1. Purpose of the PUD Guide
The purpose of this PUD Guide is to set forth a comprehensive framework of reasonable standards,
restrictions, and requirements to govern development and land use within the Spring Valley Ranch
PUD. This PUD Guide will promote the orderly and compatible development of the Spring Valley
Ranch PUD property as development of the property progresses. This PUD Guide supersedes the
Garfield County Land Use and Development Code, as it may be amended from time to time (LUDC),
with site specific standards, restrictions and requirements that are more appropriate to the Spring
Valley Ranch PUD property. To the extent of any conflict between this PUD Guide and the provisions
of the LUDC, the provisions of this PUD Guide shall govern and control. Where this PUD Guide is
silent, the specific provisions of the LUDC shall prevail. This PUD Guide is authorized pursuant to
Garfield County Resolution No. _____________________, dated _____________, 20____ approving
a substantial modification of the PUD. This PUD Guide supersedes and replaces in their entirety all
prior PUD Guides for the Spring Valley Ranch PUD. In addition, the PUD Plan Map approved with this
PUD Guide supersedes and replaces in their entirety all prior PUD Plan Maps for the Spring Valley
Ranch PUD. All such prior PUD Guides and PUD Plan Maps are hereby released from the Spring
Valley Ranch PUD property.
1.2. Modifications to PUD Guide & PUD Plan Map
Upon application by the Developer or another landowner, this PUD Guide and/or the PUD Plan Map
may be modified from time to time upon approval by Garfield County. Applications for modifications
to the PUD Guide and/or PUD Plan Map shall be reviewed by the County as either a Minor
Modification or a Substantial Modification. The Community Development Director shall determine
whether a proposed modification is a Minor Modification, or a Major Modification based on the
standards provided below. If an Applicant disagrees with the Community Development Director’s
decision that a proposed modification constitutes a Substantial Modification, the Applicant may
request that the decision be called up to the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to call-up
provisions of the LUDC.
1.2.1. Minor Modifications
1.2.1.1. Minor Modifications are changes to this PUD Guide and/or the PUD
Plan Map that do not significantly alter the overall design concept,
character, and intent of the PUD. Minor modifications include but
are not limited to changes to the phasing plan; Planning Area
boundaries; Building Envelopes; internal road alignments; trails;
easements designated on the PUD Plan Map; landscaping; the
addition of Community Housing Units with a corresponding increase
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in the total number of Dwelling Units permitted within the PUD; and
changes to permitted land uses that do not alter the overall
character of the PUD. Text or graphic changes to this PUD Guide
and/or the PUD Plan Map that are intended to provide clarity,
correct conflicts, or that consider prior oversights shall also be
considered Minor Modifications.
1.2.1.2. Minor Modifications shall be processed under the authority of the
Community Development Director. The Director shall approve a
Minor Modification if it is found to be: (a) in conformity with the
Comprehensive Plan; and (b) generally consistent with the overall
character and intent of the PUD and will not negatively impact
adjacent properties or land uses.
1.2.1.3. Minor Modifications shall be subject to the following process
requirements:
• Pre-Application Conference
• Application Submittal
• Determination of Completeness
• Notice to others as required under the LUDC for Minor Modifications to a
PUD
• Evaluation by Community Development Director
• Decision by Community Development Director
• Recording of amended PUD Guide and/or PUD Plan Map and all associated
documents
1.2.2. Substantial Modifications
1.2.2.1. Substantial Modifications are specific changes to this PUD Guide
and/or the PUD Plan Map that, as reasonably determined by the
Community Development Director, will significantly alter the overall
design concept, character, and intent of the PUD. Substantial
Modifications include but are not limited to reductions in Open
Space; the introduction of significant new permitted land uses that
alter the overall character and intent of the PUD; and the addition
of free-market Dwelling Units.
1.2.2.2. Substantial Modifications shall be processed according to the
applicable provisions of Article 6 of the LUDC. Appeals of any
decision made by Garfield County in connection with a request for a
Substantial Modification of the PUD shall be subject to the
applicable provisions of Colorado law.
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1.2.3. Developer Role in Approval. An application for a Minor Modification or Major
Modification submitted by the Developer shall not require the approval of any
other owner within the Spring Valley Ranch PUD, though such owners may be
entitled to receive notice of the application pursuant to the applicable notice of
provisions of the LUDC. For so long as there is an owner within the PUD who is
the Developer as defined in this PUD Guide, any modifications to the PUD Guide
or the PUD Plan proposed by another owner shall require the written approval
of the Developer in addition to approval from Garfield County.
1.3. Enforcement of the PUD Guide
The provisions of this PUD Guide are enforceable by the authority and powers of Garfield County, as
granted by law. Enforcement actions by Garfield County shall be consistent the provisions of the
LUDC. All provisions of this PUD Guide shall run in favor of the Developer and may also be enforced
by the Developer. The other owners within the Spring Valley Ranch PUD may have a right of
enforcement to the extent expressly provided in this PUD Guide, and subject to its terms and
conditions. Residents and owners of property within the PUD hereby expressly authorize and agree
to the procedures described in this PUD Guide for modifications, removal or release of any of the
provisions of the PUD Guide and, further, expressly waive any right to enforce the provisions of the
PUD Guide pursuant to § 24-67-106, C.R.S., to the extent that the PUD Guide has been amended,
modified, removed or released in accordance with the procedures set forth herein.
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2. PUD Summary
The Spring Valley Ranch PUD shall be developed according to the limitations or requirements as
identified in the PUD Summary Table below.
2.1. PUD Summary Table
ITEM QUANTITY
Total Acres 5908.43 +/-
Minimum Open Space Percent 55%
Minimum Open Space Acres 3249 +/-
Minimum Open Space open to Public Access 700 Acres +/-
Minimum Wildlife Habitat Reserves 1100 Acres +/-
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units
(including Community Housing Units) 577
Minimum Number of Community Housing Units
(at full build out) 75
Gross Density 1 DU per 10.2 Acres
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3. Planning Areas
All lands within the Spring Valley Ranch PUD belong to a Planning Area as depicted on the recorded PUD
Plan Map. Each Planning Area is intended to provide for the compatible, functional, and enjoyable use of
the lands contained within the Planning Area. Planning Areas may be comprised of one or more Zone
Districts and are intended to be organized such that the Zone Districts and associated land uses within
each Planning Area are generally compatible.
3.1. Planning Area A
This Planning Area is generally located in western portions of the PUD and is intended to contain
agricultural and very low-density residential uses. This area contains approximately 200 acres to the
west of County Road 115 and includes the existing ranch house (as of 2023) and associated
accessory structures and uses. Portions of Planning Area A will be subject to habitat improvements
and seasonal closures for the benefit of wildlife.
3.2. Planning Area B
This Planning Area is generally located in the southwestern portion of the PUD, to the east, west,
and south of County Road 115. This area comprises approximately 758 acres and is intended to
contain a significant amount of publicly accessible Open Space lands and recreational amenities,
including a public trailhead and other public amenities. Portions of Planning Area B will be subject to
habitat improvements and seasonal closures for the benefit of wildlife.
3.3. Planning Area C
This Planning Area is generally located in the southern portion of the PUD, west of County Roads
114 and 115. This area is intended to accommodate the Community Housing District neighborhood
and associated amenities and trails. Planning Area C contains approximately 166 acres.
3.4. Planning Area D
This Planning Area generally includes a large central mid-elevation area of the PUD and is comprised
of approximately 1,382 acres. This area is intended to contain a significant portion of residential land
uses, golf course Open Space areas, and Mixed-Use District village areas for the clubhouse,
recreational amenities, fire station, and maintenance/operation uses. This area is also intended to
include Open Space, trails, and water storage reservoirs.
3.5. Planning Area E
This Planning Area is located in the western portion of the PUD and is comprised of approximately
484 acres. This area is intended to contain primarily residential land uses with a smaller satellite
Mixed Use District area supporting community amenities. This area is also intended to include a
network of Open Space and trails.
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3.6. Planning Area F
This Planning Area is located in the southeastern portion of the PUD and is comprised of
approximately 716 acres. This area is intended to contain larger Lot residential uses and significant
Open Space. This Planning Area may also contain ski access from residential Lots to ski facilities
located in the adjacent Planning Area G.
3.7. Planning Area G
This Planning Area is located in the northeastern portion of the PUD and is comprised of
approximately 1,182 acres. This area is intended to contain residential uses, recreational Open
Space uses, and smaller satellite Mixed-Use District areas supporting community amenities and
operations/maintenance facilities. This Planning Area is planned to contain skiing and Snowmaking
facilities, including Passenger Tramways. This Planning Area may include ski access from residential
Lots to ski facilities.
3.8. Planning Area H
This Planning Area is located in the northwestern portion of the PUD and is comprised of
approximately 1,020 acres. This area is intended to contain larger Lot residential uses and significant
Open Space with a smaller satellite Mixed Use area supporting community amenities. Portions of
Planning Area H will be subject to seasonal closures for the benefit of wildlife.
4. PUD Zone Districts
The Spring Valley Ranch PUD shall be comprised of nine Zone Districts that are intended to provide for
the comprehensive compatibility of allowed land uses and development standards. A Zoning Plan shall
be provided at the time of each subdivision Preliminary Plan application to Garfield County. The Zoning
Plan shall indicate the intended Zone District of each Lot or parcel of land subject to the subdivision
Preliminary Plan. Subsequently, at the time of each subdivision Final Plat filing, each Lot or parcel of land
subject to the Plat shall be assigned one of the following Zone Districts by the Developer consistent with
the Zoning Plan approved with the applicable subdivision Preliminary Plan. Zone Districts shall be clearly
labeled or indicated for each Lot or parcel shown on the Plat.
The nine Zone Districts for the Spring Valley Ranch PUD are as follows:
4.1. Pasture District (P)
The Pasture District is intended to allow for very low density rural residential uses, agricultural and
equestrian uses, natural resource areas, and associated accessory uses. The allowed uses of this
Zone District are intended to preserve the existing agrarian and natural resource characteristics of
the area while allowing for compatible residential, agricultural, equestrian, or accessory uses or
structures.
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4.2. Mountain District (M)
The Mountain District is intended to allow for low density single-family residential and accessory
uses on Lots that are approximately five (5) acres or larger. Accessory uses and Buildings are
intended to relate to the primary single-family residence, including but not limited to garages;
storage Buildings for personal property; workshops; art studios; and other similar accessory uses.
4.3. Ranch District (R)
The Ranch District is intended to allow for low density single-family residential and accessory uses
on Lots that are approximately two (2) to five (5) acres. Accessory uses and Buildings are intended to
relate to the primary single-family residence, including but not limited to garages; storage Buildings
for personal property; workshops; art studios; and other similar accessory uses.
4.4. Estate District (E)
The Estate District is intended to allow for low density single-family residential and accessory uses
on Lots that are approximately one-quarter (0.25) acre to two (2) acres. Accessory uses and
Buildings are intended to relate to the primary single-family residence, including but not limited to
garages; storage Buildings for personal property; workshops; art studios; and other similar accessory
uses.
4.5. Community Housing District (CH)
The Community Housing District is intended to allow for medium density single-family, duplex and
multi-family residential units on Lots or parcels of varying sizes. This Zone District is planned to
include Community Housing Units in accordance with the Community Housing Program described in
this PUD Guide. This Zone District may also include additional non-deed restricted workforce
housing units beyond that required by the Community Housing Program (but subject to the overall
maximum number of Dwelling Units provided for in this PUD Guide).
4.6. Mixed Use District (MU)
The Mixed Use District is intended to allow a complementary range of commercial, residential,
Community Facility, and amenity-based land uses. This Zone District is meant to be geographically
located in certain areas of the PUD where central facilities and services are deemed most
appropriate and accessible to a broad number of users. The primary purpose of this Zone District is
to provide the main community amenities and services such as clubhouse/lodge; dining facilities;
health and wellness facilities; event spaces; convenience services; retail stores; parking; fire station;
community offices; and metropolitan district facilities.
4.7. Open Space Golf District (OSG)
The Open Space Golf District is intended to allow for one eighteen (18) hole golf course, one short
golf course, and one golf driving range and other practice facilities such as a putting green and
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practice chipping area. This Zone District is also intended to allow for various supporting uses and
structures such as cart storage; comfort stations; concessions; parking; pathways and trails; ponds;
and other customary accessory uses and facilities.
4.8. Open Space Recreation District (OSR)
The Open Space Recreation District is intended to allow for facilities and services related to
supporting active and passive recreation uses, such as trails; trailheads; sport courts; sport fields;
fishing and boating; Winter Recreation uses and facilities; parks; event facilities; community
Buildings; interpretative facilities; and other accessory uses or facilities.
4.9. Open Space Limited District (OSL)
The Open Space Limited District is intended to prioritize land preservation with minimal
improvements or uses. Lands within this Zone District may be adjacent to public lands outside of the
PUD, providing buffering to those public lands. Recreational uses within this Zone District are
intended to be non-mechanized and may include trails for non-mechanized recreation. Intermittent
mechanized maintenance, forestry and wildfire management activities will be allowed.
5. Overlay Areas
There are two types of Overlay Areas within the PUD, neither of which shall be considered Zone Districts
or Planning Areas. The purpose of the Overlay Areas is to provide for special management of certain
lands within the PUD as described below, and as shown on the PUD Plan Map.
5.1. Wildlife Habitat Reserves
The PUD shall include two (2) designated Wildlife Habitat Reserves consisting of a minimum of 1100
total acres. These Wildlife Habitat Reserves are designated on the PUD Plan Map in Planning Areas
A, B, G and H.
The northwestern Wildlife Habitat Reserve will be seasonally closed to access each December 1
through April 15 to provide security for elk during the winter and will also be closed to access each
May 15 through June 15 to provide secure habitat during elk calving season. Because the Emergency
Vehicle Access in this area needs to remain accessible during the winter, snow removal on this road
will be allowed.
The southwestern Wildlife Habitat Reserve will be seasonally closed to access each December 1
through April 15 to provide security for elk during the winter. Additionally, the Developer shall work
with Colorado Parks & Wildlife to commence a restoration project in the pasture areas to return
them to a mountain shrub plant community intended to provide cover and forage for elk during the
winter.
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5.2. Public Access Areas
The PUD shall include a minimum of seven hundred (700) acres of publicly accessible Open Space,
including a minimum of fifteen (15) miles of trails available for mountain biking and/or hiking, and a
public trailhead containing a minimum of twenty (20) parking spaces. Portions of the public access
areas will be subject to seasonal closures for the benefit of wildlife pursuant to Section 5.1 of this
PUD Guide. Public access areas shall be designated on the final plat at the time the land containing
each public access area is platted.
6. Land Use
6.1. Allowed Land Uses
Each Zone District within the Spring Valley Ranch PUD provides allowed Uses By Right, as identified
below in Section 6.2 Land Use Schedule. Any land use that is not identified as a permitted Use By
Right in this Land Use Schedule shall be subject to the provisions of Table 3-403: Use Table of the
LUDC, for the underlying zoning of the applicable portion of the Spring Valley Ranch PUD property.
For example, if a particular proposed use is not identified as a Use By Right in the below Land Use
Schedule but is listed as a use permitted by Administrative Review in Table 3-403 of the LUDC for
the underlying Zone District, then such use shall also be permitted by Administrative Review in
accordance with the applicable provisions of the LUDC.
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6.2. Land Use Schedule
LAND USE SCHEDULE
P = Use By Right Zone Districts
P M R E CH MU OSG OSR OSL Use Category Use Type
AGRICULTURAL AND ANIMAL-RELATED USES
General
Agriculture P P P P P P P P
Building or Structure
Necessary to
Agricultural Operations,
Accessory
P P P P P P P P
Forest Management P P P P P P P
Nursery/ Greenhouse
and Gardens, Non
Commercial
P P P P P P P P
Animals and
Related Services Riding Stable P
RESIDENTIAL USES
Household Living
Dwelling, Single-Unit P P P P P P
Dwelling, 2-Unit P P
Dwelling, Multi-Unit P P
Short Term Rental P P P P P P
PUBLIC/ INSTITUTIONAL USES
Assembly
Community Meeting
Facility P P P
Place of Worship P P
Public Gathering P P P P
Day Care Child Care Center P P
Parks and Open
Space Park P P P P P P P
Community
Service Facility
Educational Facility P P P
Fire Station P P
Post & Mail Center P P
Transportation
Access Route P P P P P P P P P
Helistop P P P
Park and Ride Facility P P P
Trail, Trailhead, Road P P P P P P P P P
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LAND USE SCHEDULE
P = Use By Right Zone Districts
P M R E CH MU OSG OSR OSL Use Category Use Type
COMMERICAL USES
Office Professional Office P P
Retail/ Wholesale
Bakery P
Convenience Store P
Brewery, Winery,
Cidery, Distillery P
Retail, General P P
Recreation and
Entertainment
Golf Course/ Driving
Range P
Theater, Indoor P P
Recreation, Indoor/
Health and Wellness
Center
P P P P
Recreation, Outdoor P P P P P
Equestrian Facility P P P P P
Shooting Gallery/
Range P P P
Winter Recreation P P P P
Passenger Tramways P P
Snowmaking P P
Services
Eating or Drinking
Establishment P P P
General Service
Establishment P P
Laundromat P P
Vehicles and
Equipment
Car Wash P
Parking Lot or Parking
Garage P P P P
Visitor
Accommodation Lodging Facilities P
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LAND USE SCHEDULE
P = Use By Right Zone Districts
P M R E CH MU OSG OSR OSL Use Category Use Type
INDUSTRIAL USES
Extraction Gravel Operation,
Temporary P P P P P P P
Service
Contractor’s Yard, Small
- Temporary P P P P P P P
Contractor’s Yard, Large
- Temporary P P P P P P P
Processing, Accessory
(Batch Plant) -
Temporary
P P P P P P P
Processing - Temporary P P P P
Vehicles, Machinery,
and Heavy Equipment
Storage and
Maintenance
P P P
Waste and
Salvage
Sewage Treatment
Facility P P P
Water Impoundment P P P P P P P P P
UTILITIES
Utilities
Lines, Distribution P P P P P P P P P
Lines, Transmission P P P P P P P P P
Solar Energy System,
Accessory P P P P P P P P P
Solar Energy System,
Small P P P P P P P P P
Solar Energy System,
Large P P P
Telecommunication
Facility P P P P P P P P P
Utility Distribution
Facility P P P
Water Reservoir P P P P P P P P P
Water Tank or
Treatment Facility P P P
Wind Energy System,
Small P P P P P P P P P
ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES
Accessory Uses
and Structures
Building or Structure,
Accessory P P P P P P P P
Fence, Hedge or Wall P P P P P P P P P
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7. Development Standards
7.1. Dimensional Standards
The purpose of this section is to identify the dimensional standards for each Zone District within the
Spring Valley Ranch PUD. Development of any Lot, parcel or tract shall comply with the standards
identified in the Zone District Dimensional Standards table below in accordance with the Zone
District within which a particular Lot, parcel or tract is located as designated on the applicable Final
Plat.
Zone District Dimensional Standards
Zone District Approx. Lot
Size Range
Setbacks (feet) Max. Lot
Coverage
Ratio
Max. Floor
Area Ratio
Max.
Building
Height
(feet) Front Rear Side
Pasture (P) ≥200 ac 50 50 10 2% 2% 35
Mountain (M) ≥5 ac 50 50 50 10% 15% 35
Ranch (R) 2-5 ac 30 30 30 20% 30% 35
Estate (E) 0.25-2 ac 25 25 25 35% 50% 35
Community Housing (CH)
Single Family DUs: 0.15-0.25 ac 20 10 10 50% 75% 25
2-Unit & Attached DUs: 0.15-0.25 ac 20 10 10 50% 75% 25
Multi-Unit DUs: ≥0.25 ac 20 20 20 50% 75% 35
Permitted Non-DU uses: varies 20 20 20 20% 30% 35
Mixed Use (MU) 1-25 ac 10 10 10 35% 50% 40
Open Space Golf (OSG) varies 20 20 20 N/A N/A 25
Open Space Recreation
(OSR) varies 20 20 20 N/A N/A 25
Open Space Limited
(OSL) varies 75 75 75 N/A N/A N/A
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7.2. Roadway Classification & Design Standards
All vehicular access roads and driveways associated with the Spring Valley Ranch PUD shall be
designed and constructed to the following standards.
Roadway Classification and Design Standards
Roadway
Classification
Off-Site
County
Road
Collector
Road
Minor
Road
Cul-
De-Sac
Shared
Driveways Driveway
Emergency
Vehicle
Access
Maximum
Average Daily
Traffic Volume
N/A 6000 3000 400 100 20 N/A
Minimum Right of
Way or Easement
Width
Per
Existing 60' 50' 50' 30' 20' 40'
Travel Lane Width 12' 12' 11' 11' 8' 12' 10'
One or Two Travel
Lane Two Lane Two Lane Two
Lane
Two
Lane Two Lane One Lane Two Lane
Surface Material Paved Paved Paved Paved Paved or
Gravel
Paved or
Gravel
Paved or
Gravel
Shoulder Width &
Type
4' 4' 4' 2'
Gravel
2' Gravel
N/A
2' Gravel
(2' Min.
Paved)
(2' Min.
Paved)
(2' Min.
Paved)
(Only if
Paved)
(Only if
Paved)
Minimum
Centerline Radius
Per
Existing 160' 90' 50' 40' 40' 40'
Maximum
Centerline Grade
Per
Existing 10% 10% 10% 12% 12% 10%
Design Speed 35 MPH 25 MPH 20 MPH 15
MPH 10 MPH N/A 10 MPH
7.3. Emergency Vehicle Access (EVA) Standards
In addition to the Emergency Vehicle Access standards in Table 7.2, any EVA longer than five
hundred (500) feet shall include vehicular pull-outs every five hundred (500) feet, allowing for some
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flexibility in placement based on topographic or other constraints. Each pull-out shall be a minimum
of eight (8) feet wide by forty (40) feet long and shall be of the same surface material as the EVA.
7.4. Parking Standards
All off-street parking within the Spring Valley Ranch PUD shall comply with the following Parking
Rate Standards. When any calculation of the number of required off-street parking spaces results in
a fractional space being required, such fraction shall be rounded up to the next highest whole
number of spaces. On-street parking is prohibited within the Spring Valley Ranch PUD except during
emergencies.
Minimum Parking Rate Standards
USE TYPE PARKING STANDARD
TANDEM
PARKING
ALLOWED
RESIDENTIAL USES
Single-Unit Dwelling
2 spaces per unit up to 3 bedrooms, plus 1
space per each additional bedroom
YES
2-Unit or Attached
Dwelling YES
Multi-Unit Dwelling NO
COMMERICAL USES
Lodging 1 space per accommodation room NO
Restaurant 1 space per every 4 seats NO
Retail, Services, or Office 1 space per 500 square feet of Net Floor
Area NO
RECREATIONAL USES
Golf Course 2 spaces per golf hole NO
Sport Courts 2 spaces per court NO
Indoor Recreation,
Health and Wellness
1 Space Per 600 square feet of Net Floor
Area NO
Uses not described above shall comply with the parking standards for such uses found in the LUDC.
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7.5. Trail & Sidewalk Standards
All trails, pathways and sidewalks within the Spring Valley Ranch PUD shall be designed and
constructed to the following standards:
Trail Type Surface Type Dimensions
Singletrack Trail, Non-Mechanized Natural or
Wood Chip
1-3' Wide
Tread
Singletrack Trail, Mechanized Natural 1-3' Wide
Tread
Sidewalks & Walkways Paved 5' Wide
Minimum
Multi-Use Trail or Cart Path Paved 8-10' Wide
7.6. Geotechnical Design Standards
A site-specific geotechnical assessment shall be completed for each Building site and submitted to
Garfield County at the time of Building permit application.
7.7. Slope Development Standards
Development on Slopes of 20% or greater shall only be permitted to occur if the Applicant
demonstrates that the development complies with the following minimum requirements and
standards, as certified by a qualified professional engineer, or qualified professional geologist:
7.7.1. Building on Slopes of 20% or greater shall require an engineering study to
establish the feasibility of development proposed for the site. The study shall
address feasibility of construction required for the use and describe the
mitigation measures to be used to overcome excessive slope issues.
7.7.2. Development shall be permitted to occur on Slopes greater than 30% only if the
development cannot avoid such areas and the development complies with the
following minimum requirements:
7.7.2.1. Cutting, filling, and other grading activities shall be confined to the
minimum area necessary for construction.
7.7.2.2. Development shall be located and designed to follow natural grade,
rather than adjusting the site to fit the structure, to the extent
feasible. Roads and driveways built to serve the development shall
follow the contours of the natural terrain and, if feasible, shall be
located behind existing landforms.
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7.7.3. Development on unstable or potentially unstable slopes. If a site is identified as
having moderate or extremely unstable slopes, then development shall be
permitted only if the development cannot avoid such areas and the
development complies with certified geotechnical design and construction
stabilization and maintenance measures, including the following:
7.7.3.1. Cutting into the slope is prohibited without provision of adequate
mechanical support.
7.7.3.2. Adding water or weight to the top of the slope, or along the length
of the slope, is prohibited.
7.7.3.3. Vegetation shall not be removed from the slope unless the integrity
of the slope can be adequately maintained.
7.7.3.4. Development on Talus Slopes. Development shall be permitted to
occur on a Talus Slope only if the development cannot avoid such
areas, and the development complies with the following minimum
requirements and standards, as certified by a qualified professional
engineer, or a qualified professional geologist:
7.7.3.4.1. The development shall be designed to withstand down
slope movement.
7.7.3.4.2. The design shall include buried foundations and utilities
below the active Talus Slope surface.
7.7.3.4.3. Site disturbance shall be minimized to avoid inducing
slope instability.
7.7.3.4.4. The toe of a Talus Slope shall not be removed unless
adequate mechanical support is provided.
7.8. Fire Protection Standards
The following fire protection standards shall apply to all Zone Districts within the Spring Valley
Ranch PUD unless otherwise approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
7.8.1. Roof coverings and exterior building materials shall be non-combustible or fire
resistant.
7.8.2. Fire hydrant spacing shall conform to the International Fire Code (IFC) as
adopted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction at the time of construction.
7.8.3. All fire hydrants shall be capable of providing the minimum fire flows and
duration in conformance with the International Fire Code as adopted by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction at the time of construction.
7.8.4. All water storage tanks shall be sized to provide a minimum of one day’s normal
domestic water usage and the maximum amount of fire storage calculated from
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the fire flows and durations required by the International Fire Code as adopted
by the Authority Having Jurisdiction at the time of construction.
7.8.5. The water distribution system shall be looped wherever feasible and practical.
7.8.6. The water distribution system shall be designed so that the maximum static
pressure at a fire hydrant shall be 135 psi, wherever practical and feasible.
7.8.7. All habitable Buildings having Floor Areas greater than 500 square feet shall be
provided with automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA 13), NFPA 13R and NFPA 13D as applicable. The
designs of all automatic sprinkler systems are to be approved by the Authority
Having Jurisdiction.
7.8.8. Any Building greater than thirty (30) feet in height as measured per
International Fire Code standards shall comply with aerial fire access
requirements and equipment provisions.
7.8.9. The fire station shall be constructed in the Mixed Use (MU) Zone District within
Planning Area D at an appropriate location, capacity, and design to be
determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
7.8.10. Year-round fire truck access and dry hydrants shall be provided at water storage
reservoirs within the PUD as the land containing each reservoir is platted.
7.8.11. All structures detached from a primary residence shall be separated from other
structures in accordance with the International Fire Code as adopted by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction at the time of construction.
7.8.12. Vegetation management and manipulation related to the Wildfire Mitigation
Plan is to be performed on the site in accordance with the standards imposed by
the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
7.9. Landscape Standards
These Landscape Standards apply to all areas within the PUD, whether public or private.
7.9.1. Clear Vision Areas shall be maintained at all road or driveway intersections.
Clear Vision Areas are formed by the intersection of a driveway or road
centerline and the connecting road’s edge of pavement, and a straight line
joining said lines through points 20 feet from their intersection. Within a Clear
Vision Area, all plant materials shall be less than 2 feet in height or greater than
8 feet in height to avoid visual obstructions or blind corners.
7.9.2. Deciduous trees shall be a minimum of 1-1/2 inches in caliper at installation,
measured at a point 12 inches above the ground.
7.9.3. Evergreen trees shall be a minimum of 6 feet in height at installation, measured
from the top of the root ball to the top of the tree.
7.9.4. Ornamental trees shall be a minimum of 1-1/2 inches in caliper at installation,
measured at a point 12 inches above the ground.
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7.9.5. Shrubs, Perennials and Vines. Shrubs shall be in a minimum 5-gallon container
at installation. Perennials and vines shall be in a minimum 1-gallon container at
installation.
7.9.6. Revegetation. All disturbed areas shall be sufficiently revegetated with seed
mixes that are appropriate to the applicable micro-climate and the provision or
absence of irrigation. Non-irrigated areas shall use appropriate techniques to
ensure the long-term effectiveness of revegetation efforts.
7.9.7. Irrigation. All irrigation systems shall use approved backflow devices for potable
water delivery system as applicable. Drip or bubbler type irrigation is required
for all landscaping except for turf or seeded areas, which may be spray irrigated.
The golf course and related amenities shall use only raw water irrigation.
7.10. Signage Standards
These Signage Standards apply to all areas of the PUD.
7.10.1. Sign Approval Process. Unless specifically exempted pursuant to the applicable
terms of the LUDC, all signs within the PUD will require a sign permit issued by
the Building Official in accordance with the sign permit application procedures
contained in the LUDC.
7.10.2. Except to the extent other provisions of this Section 7 are more restrictive, the
size and height of any sign requiring a sign permit within the PUD will comply
with the standards contained in the LUDC for signs within the applicable
underlying Zone District for the applicable portion of the PUD.
7.10.3. In addition to all applicable provisions of the LUDC, all signs within the Spring
Valley Ranch PUD shall be subject to the additional restrictions and standards
contained in the following provisions of this Section 7.
7.10.4. Special Standards for this PUD.
7.10.4.1. Trail Waypoint Signs. Trail waypoint signs shall have a maximum
sign area of two (2) square feet and a maximum height of four (4)
feet above ground level.
7.10.4.2. Lettering. No lettering on any sign shall exceed twenty-four (24)
inches in height.
7.10.4.3. Address Numbers. Address numbers shall be no more than six (6)
inches measured vertically and shall be attached to the Building in
proximity to the principal entrance. Address numbers may be
externally illuminated.
7.10.4.4. Sign Height. No sign may be higher than twelve (12) feet as
measured from the adjacent Finished Grade.
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7.10.4.5. Illumination. Illumination of signs shall be designed, located,
directed, and shielded in such a manner that the light source is fixed
and is not directly visible from and does not cast glare or direct light
upon any adjacent property, public way, motorist’s, or bicyclist’s
vision. Backlit signs are permitted, provided that the emitted light
does not create excess glare or light trespass onto other properties.
7.10.5. Prohibited Signs. The following types of signs are not allowed in the Spring
Valley Ranch PUD:
7.10.5.1. Internally illuminated signs.
7.10.5.2. Permanent inflatable signs.
7.10.5.3. Billboards and other off-premise signs.
7.10.5.4. Signs which create sound, flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink,
flicker, vary in intensity, vary in color or use intermittent electrical
pulsations (excepting speed limit signs or other necessary safety
signs).
7.10.5.5. Moving or variable message signs (excepting speed limit signs or
other necessary safety signs).
7.10.5.6. Neon and neon-appearing signs.
7.10.5.7. Portable and wheeled signs (excepting sandwich board signs, speed
limit signs, or other necessary safety signs).
7.10.5.8. Roof signs.
7.10.5.9. Search lights or beacons.
7.10.5.10. Signs causing direct glare.
7.10.5.11. Signs obstructing ingress or egress from a Building.
7.10.5.12. Signs on parked vehicles.
7.10.5.13. Televisions or other electronic monitor signs.
7.10.5.14. Unsafe signs.
7.10.5.15. Signs that are of an obscene, indecent, or immoral character that
will offend public morals or decency, based upon constitutional
standards.
7.11. Exterior Lighting Standards
The following Exterior Lighting Standards apply to all areas of the PUD.
7.11.1. Glare. Exterior lighting shall not cast glare directly onto adjacent properties,
create a nuisance, or cause hazards to motorists or bicyclists.
7.11.2. Shielding. All exterior lighting installations shall be designed and installed to be
fully shielded (full cutoff), except as in exemptions below. In residential areas,
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light should be shielded such that the lamp itself or the lamp image is not
directly visible outside the property perimeter.
7.11.3. Exempt Lighting. Lighting that is exempt from these standards includes:
7.11.3.1. Exit signs and other illumination required by building codes.
7.11.3.2. Lighting for stairs and ramps.
7.11.3.3. Holiday and temporary lighting (less than thirty days use in any one
year).
7.11.3.4. Low voltage landscape lighting, however, such lighting should be
shielded in such a way as to eliminate glare and light trespass.
7.11.4. Prohibited Lighting. Lighting that is prohibited includes:
7.11.4.1. Blinking, flashing, moving, revolving, scintillating, flickering,
changing intensity and changing color lights, except for temporary
holiday displays.
7.11.4.2. Mercury vapor and low-pressure-sodium lighting.
7.11.4.3. Timer controlled flood lights.
7.12. Merging of Lots
The common owner of two or more contiguous Lots within the Mountain (M), Ranch (R), and Estate
(E) Zone Districts may merge such Lots into a single Lot and relocate and combine the Building
Envelopes for such Lots upon compliance with the applicable LUDC provisions regarding plat
amendments and upon compliance with all appliable provisions this PUD Guide. Relocation of
Building Envelopes shall be subject to all easements unless the permission of the easement holder is
obtained. Merging of Lots shall not affect the uses and restrictions otherwise applicable in the Zone
District. Merging of Lots may only occur if the subject Lots are within the same Zone District and
with the approval of the Developer.
8. Community Housing Program
8.1. Provision of Community Housing Units
The Developer shall provide Community Housing Units in an amount equal to at least thirteen
percent (13%) of the total Dwelling Units constructed within the PUD. The maximum number of
Dwelling Units within the Spring Valley Ranch PUD is five hundred seventy-seven (577) per Section
2.1 PUD Summary Table. Therefore, the PUD shall provide at least seventy-five (75) Community
Housing Units at full build-out pursuant to the terms of this Section 8, which constitutes the
affordable housing plan for the Spring Valley Ranch PUD required pursuant to Article 8 of the LUDC.
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8.2. Location of Community Housing Units
All of the required Community Housing Units shall be located in Planning Area C and all such
Community Housing Units shall be in the Community Housing (CH) Zone District.
8.3. Rental and/or For-Sale Community Housing Units
The Community Housing Units for the Spring Valley Ranch PUD may be provided as either for-sale
Dwelling Units or rental Dwelling Units, or a combination of both for-sale and rental Dwelling Units,
all subject to the following provisions of this Section 8.
8.4. Unit Types & Sizes
Community Housing Units may be provided as single-family detached Dwelling Units, 2-Unit
Dwelling Units, or Multi-Unit Dwelling Units in the Developer’s discretion so long as the following
minimum bedroom and square footage requirements are satisfied. All rental and for-sale
Community Housing Units must satisfy these minimum requirements. A minimum of one hundred
thirty (130) bedrooms shall be provided across the required seventy-five (75) Community Housing
Units. The following minimum square footage requirements shall be met, with only finished square
footage being counted, excluding garages, carports, and unfinished basement space:
Community Housing Unit Sizes
Unit Type Minimum Size (SF)
Studio 500
1 Bedroom 700
2 Bedroom 950
3 Bedroom 1200
Single Family, detached 1400
8.5. Rental Units
Community Housing Units for the Spring Valley Ranch PUD may be provided as rental Dwelling Units
as provided in this Section 8.5.
8.5.1. Tax Credit Program Rental Units. Rental Community Housing Units may be
provided in the Spring Valley Ranch PUD in the form of qualified low income
housing units that are constructed, operated and managed in accordance with
the federal and state low income housing tax credit program administered by
the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (“CHFA”) pursuant to C.R.S. § 39-
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22-2101 et seq., 26 U.S.C. § 42 and 26 C.F.R. § 1.42 (“LIHTC Units”). LIHTC Units
will be subject to both of the following recorded deed restrictions:
8.5.1.1. A Land Use Restriction Agreement in the form required pursuant to
the CHFA regulations to, among other restrictions and
requirements, restrict the rental of the LIHTC Units to qualifying
low-income tenants and restrict the rents that may be charged to
below-market rents that comply with the CHFA regulations,
including those contained in CHFA’s Multifamily Program
Compliance Manual. The income and rent restrictions will remain in
place for the initial 15-year “compliance period” required pursuant
to the CHFA regulations and an additional “extended use period” of
at least 15 more years.
8.5.1.2. In addition to the Land Use Restriction Agreement described above,
the LIHTC Units will also be subjected to a perpetual Deed
Restriction Agreement entered into with the Garfield County
Housing Authority for the purpose of imposing residency, income
and rent restrictions that will remain in effect in perpetuity beyond
the termination of the CHFA Land Use Restriction Agreement. These
residency, income and rent restrictions will extend the restrictions
imposed by the CHFA regulations in perpetuity or, if the restrictions
required by the Garfield County Housing Authority in accordance
with this PUD are more restrictive, will follow the restrictions
required by the Garfield County Housing Authority in accordance
with this PUD.
8.5.2. Alternative to LIHTC Units. As an alternative to providing rental LIHTC Units, the
Developer may propose the development of alternative rental units for some or
all of the Community Housing Units. Tenant eligibility and income limits will be
determined in accordance with Section 8.6 below. The rental rates for these
rental units will be determined as provided in Section 8.8 below.
8.6. Eligibility and Allocation
Except to the extent CHFA imposes more restrictive requirements for any LIHTC Units, the eligibility
requirements for all renters or purchasers of Community Housing Units will be based on the
requirements contained in Section 8-401 of the LUDC. Eligibility will be verified by the Garfield
County Housing Authority in accordance with the procedures contained in Section 8-402 of the
LUDC. Of the total required Community Housing Units, seventy-seven percent (77%) or fifty-eight
(58) of the Community Housing Units assuming full build-out will be allocated to eligible households
chosen by the Garfield County Housing Authority in accordance with its lottery process described in
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Section 8-403.F of the LUDC. The remaining twenty-three percent (23%) or seventeen (17) of the
Community Housing Units assuming full build-out will be made available to eligible households
designated by the Developer and verified as eligible by the Garfield County Housing Authority. With
respect to any LIHTC Units, the requirements of CHFA for verifying eligibility of rental applicants
shall also be complied with.
8.7. Development Schedule of Community Housing Units
Following the completion and issuance of Certificates of Occupancy for every seventy (70) free-
market Dwelling Units within the PUD, no building permits for additional free-market Dwelling Units
shall be issued until the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy for at least ten (10) Community
Housing Units within the PUD, until such time as seventy-five (75) total Community Housing Units
have been provided. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Developer elects by written notice to the
County to provide all of the required maximum seventy-five (75) Community Housing Units in the
form of rental Dwelling Units pursuant to Section 8.5 above, then Developer shall agree to complete
all seventy-five (75) rental Community Housing Units prior to, and as a condition of, obtaining a
building permit for the 150th free-market Dwelling Unit to be constructed within the Spring Valley
Ranch PUD.
8.8. Pricing of Community Housing Units
The pricing for Community Housing Units shall be dispersed over a range of the Area Median Income
(AMI) levels as published annually by HUD for Garfield County. Except to the extent CHFA may
require more restrictive standards for rental LIHTC Units, Community Housing Units shall be
provided in three categories, in accordance with the distribution tabulated below. With regard to
for-sale Community Housing Units the permitted initial sales price according to the following table
will be calculated in accordance with Section 8-302.B of the LUDC. With regard to rental Community
Housing Units, but subject to any more restrictive standards imposed by CHFA for LIHTC Units, the
permitted rent will be determined based on the assumption that a prospective renter can afford to
spend up to 33% of their imputed gross monthly household income on monthly gross rent (inclusive
of charges for domestic water, gas and electricity, but not including telephone, cable TV or internet
service charges).
Pricing of Community Housing Units
Type Quantity of
Units Units Priced at Units may be Rented
or Sold at
Category I 15 70% AMI 80% AMI or less
Category II 30 90% AMI 100% AMI or less
Category III 30 110% AMI 120% AMI or less
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8.9. Initial Sale and Resale of For-Sale Units
The procedures for the initial sale and resale of for-sale Community Housing Units will be governed
by Section 8-403 of the LUDC, subject to the allocation of the Community Housing Units described in
Section 8.6 above.
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9. Definitions
The following specified terms, as used in this PUD Guide, have the meanings given for them below. Any
terms that are used in this PUD Guide but are not specifically defined in this PUD Guide will have the
meaning given for them in the LUDC, if applicable, or, if no meaning is given for them in the LUDC, will
have their ordinary, commonly understood meaning based on the context in which they are used.
Applicant: Means any person or entity that submits an application to Garfield County for a land use
approval or development permit for land located within the Spring Valley Ranch PUD as referenced in
this PUD Guide.
Authority Having Jurisdiction: Means an organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the
requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a
procedure.
Building: Any structure having a roof supported by walls and intended for supporting, enclosing,
sheltering, or protecting any use or occupancy.
Building Envelope: The portion of a Lot within which any Building must be located in accordance with
the applicable Setback requirements contained in this PUD Guide or any more restrictive Setbacks that
may be designated for particular Lots on any subdivision Plat.
Building Height: The distance, measured vertically, from the average Finished Grade horizontal plane of
a Building footprint to the top of a flat roof or mansard roof or to the mid-point between the eave line
and the peak of a gable, hip, shed, or similar pitched roof. These calculations do not include chimneys
and other minor appurtenances. Stacks, vents, cooling towers, elevator cupolas, towers (including
towers for Passenger Tramways), and similar non-inhabitable building appurtenances, and cupolas,
spires, and belfries constructed as part of a Place of Worship shall be exempt from height limitations.
Clear Vision Area: Maintained areas at all road or driveway intersections. Clear Vision areas are formed
by the intersection of a driveway or road centerline and the connecting road’s edge of pavement, and a
straight line joining said lines through points 20 feet from their intersection. Within a Clear Vision Area,
all plant materials shall be less than 2 feet in height or greater than 8 feet in height to avoid visual
obstructions or blind corners.
Community Facility: A Building or structure for public gatherings including, but not limited to,
clubhouses, community centers, recreation halls and auditoriums, and holding events such as weddings,
wedding receptions, community meetings, special events, and meetings and events sponsored by
neighborhood groups, religious groups, philanthropic organizations, club organizations, sports
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organizations, etc. Such facilities may include meeting areas, kitchens, restrooms, entertainment areas,
locker rooms, therapy or treatment rooms, and non-commercial restaurants and bars.
Community Housing Program: The program required for the development of affordable Dwelling Units
within the Spring Valley Ranch PUD pursuant to Section 8 of this PUD Guide.
Community Housing Unit: An on-site rental or for-sale Dwelling Unit that is deed restricted as part of
the required Community Housing Program pursuant to Section 8 of this PUD Guide.
Developer: Means Spring Valley Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, or any assignee or
successor of Spring Valley Holdings, LLC or further assignee or transferee who is the owner of any land in
the Spring Valley Ranch PUD and who is specifically assigned the status of “Developer” under this PUD
Guide.
Dwelling Unit (“DU”): A Building or a portion of a Building used exclusively for residential occupancy,
including Single-Unit Dwellings, Accessory Dwelling Units, Secondary Dwelling Units, 2-Unit Dwellings,
and Multi-Unit Dwellings.
Dwelling, 2-Unit: A single Building consisting of two dwellings that does not include any combination of
an Accessory or Secondary Dwelling Unit and/or a Single Unit Dwelling.
Dwelling, Multi-Unit: A Building containing three or more Dwelling Units, not including hotels, motels,
fraternity and sorority houses, and similar group accommodations.
Equestrian Facility: Any Building, structure, or improvement for the purpose of accommodating, raising,
or training equids. This may include barns, stables, riding halls, riding rings, paddocks, corrals, tracks, or
trails.
Finished Grade: Means the final numerical elevation of the ground surface after development, as
measured in feet from mean sea level.
Floor Area: The total habitable horizontal area of all floors in a Building, represented in square feet, as
measured from exterior wall to exterior wall, exclusive of unfinished basements, garages, storage areas,
utility rooms, patios, decks, balconies, porches, and exterior stairways.
Floor Area Ratio: Means the Floor Area of the Building or Buildings on a Lot divided by the total Lot
Area.
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Net Floor Area: Means areas include only those areas that are designed to be leased to a tenant and
occupied for commercial or office purposes, exclusive of any area dedicated to foyers, bathrooms,
stairways, circulation corridors, mechanical areas and storage areas.
Nursery/Greenhouse and Gardens: Structure with walls and a roof made chiefly of transparent
material, and land, of which both may be used for the production, cultivation, growing and harvesting of
crops and plants.
HUD: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Lot: Any legally created parcel of land including, but not limited to, Lots on a legally recorded Plat.
Lot Area: The area of the horizontal plane within the boundaries of a Lot, as expressed in square feet or
acres.
Lot Coverage: The portion of a Lot that is covered or occupied by Buildings and structures. Lot Coverage
does not include areas such as driveways, parking, walkways, or uncovered decks; nor does it include
cantilever construction so long as the cantilever construction is at least 8 feet above the ground.
LUDC: For so long as the vested property rights approved for the Spring Valley Ranch PUD in
conjunction with the approval of this PUD Guide remain in effect, the term “LUDC” shall mean the
Garfield County Land Use and Development Code having an effective date of July 15, 2013, as last
amended June 19, 2023. Following the expiration of such vested property rights, the term “LUDC” shall
mean the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code, as it may be amended from time to time.
Open Space: Any area of land within the Spring Valley Ranch PUD that is zoned as Open Space
Recreation (OSR), Open Space Golf (OSG), or Open Space Limited (OSL), and may also include portions of
land that are zoned Pasture (P).
Overlay Area: Geographic areas of land as shown on the PUD Plan Map that are subject to special
management regulations or allowances.
Passenger Tramway: An aerial tramway, surface lift, tow, or conveyor used to transport passengers.
Planning Area: Geographic areas of land as shown on the PUD Plan Map with similar land uses and
regulatory standards.
Post & Mail Center: A Building or room with parcel pick-up, delivery, receiving, and box facilities.
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Processing, Accessory (Batch Plant): A manufacturing plant to prepare materials before being
transported to a construction site.
PUD Plan Map: The Spring Valley Ranch Planned Unit Development Plan Map, which demonstrates the
generally intended land uses within the PUD.
Recreation, Indoor/ Health and Wellness Center: Exercise facility for personal use or class instruction,
or facilities including spa services and pool amenities.
Recreation, Outdoor: An area or facility that offers entertainment, recreation, or games of skill, where
any portion of the activity takes place outdoors and may include lighted areas for use after dusk.
Setback: The minimum horizontal distance between a front, rear, or side property line and a Building
Envelope.
Short Term Rental: A residential Dwelling Unit or portion thereof that is rented to a designated user for
a period of less than one (1) year, including on a nightly, weekly, monthly, or seasonal basis.
Snowmaking: The installation and operation of equipment and utility extensions for making and storing
snow.
Talus Slope: The pile of rocks that accumulates on or at the base of a cliff, chute, or slope.
Temporary: A duration of up to five years.
Use By Right: Means that a particular land use is allowed in a Zone District and is therefore not subject
to special review and approval by Garfield County.
Wildfire Mitigation Plan or Report: The implementation of various measures designed to minimize the
destructive effects a wildfire on a property.
Winter Recreation: Winter season and over the snow recreational activities, including but not limited to
cross-country skiing, snow biking, ice skating, tubing, downhill skiing, and the operation of Snowmaking,
Passenger Tramways and associated facilities and structures.
Zone District: A designation applied to each Lot or parcel of land within the Spring Valley Ranch PUD
which allows certain Uses By Right.
Zoning Plan: A plan which indicates the intended or applicable Zone District, in accordance with this
PUD Guide, of each Lot or parcel of land subject to a particular phase of development.
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10. PUD GUIDE EXECUTION
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Garfield County and the Developer have executed this PUD Guide as of
date effective: ___________________________, 202___.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONERS
OF GARFIELD COUNTY COLORADO
By: _______________________________
_____________________, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
/s/ _________________________
____________________________, CLERK & RECORDER
SPRING VALLEY HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company
By: ______________________________
Name: ___________________________
Title: ____________________________