To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
Through: David L. Corliss, Town Manager
From: Tara Vargish, PE, Director, Development Services
Michael J. Hyman, Town Attorney
Title
Discussion/Direction: Proposed Castle Rock Municipal Code (CRMC) Update - Title 17
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Executive Summary
Over time, Town staff identifies sections of the Castle Rock Municipal Code (CRMC) that are in need of updating, correcting or clarifying. Additionally, Town staff may have recommendations for new sections to address issues that arise or improvements that can be made. Throughout 2021, Town staff has identified areas of the CRMC which are in need for updates in order to improve clarity and consistency of interpretation, and to bring some sections up to date with recent state law changes. Additionally, staff is also proposing a new industrial zoning district from discussions in 2019, as well as updates to in-home daycare and clarification in the Accessory Dwelling Unit chapter. This memo outlines these proposed amendments to Title 17 of the CRMC. Town staff will continue to annually review various code sections and bring recommendations for improvements forward to Town Council as needed.
Discussion
Staff has identified two main areas for proposed changes in Title 17. Each are detailed below and either come from past discussions with Council or from Staff identified areas that need improvement.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends code changes to each of the sections outlined in this memo. A draft ordinance is attached for consideration for Title 17 updates to the CRMC.
Staff recommends Council direct staff to bring this ordinance back for 1st and 2nd reading at an upcoming Council meeting.
Proposed Motion
“I move to direct staff to finalize the draft ordinance to add a new Industrial Employment Zone to Title 17, as well as clean up and clarify other portions of Title 17 of the Code as presented this evening, and bring those back for 1st reading.”
Attachments
Attachment A - Information from Industrial Employment Zone Open House November 2019
Attachment B - Draft Title 17 Update Ordinance