§ 4.3.4. Institutional uses.

A.

Hospital. A facility providing health services primarily for inpatients and medical and surgical care of the sick and injured. This includes, as an integral part of the institution, such related facilities as laboratories, outpatient departments, training facilities, emergency departments and staff offices.

B.

Health services. A facility providing support to the medical profession and patients, such as medical and dental laboratories, blood banks and various types of medical supplies and services.

C.

Cemetery. A tract of land set aside for interring four or more bodies, including columbariums and mausoleums when operated in conjunction with and located on the same premises as the cemetery.

1.

A funeral home or crematorium may be allowed by special review if located and operated on the same premises as the cemetery.

D.

Funeral home. A building used for the preparation of the deceased for burial or cremation, for the display of the deceased and/or for ceremonies or services related thereto.

E.

Crematorium. A crematorium is a structure that houses one or more crematories. A crematory is an incinerator, furnace, retort, or oven used for the purpose of cremation of human or animal remains.

F.

School, nonpublic. Any private or parochial school or any school operated as a commercial enterprise that provides education to more than eight unrelated pupils of compulsory school age. All nonpublic schools require approval through the special review process.

G.

Church. A facility that is intended for conducting organized religious services.

1.

A single-family dwelling, located on the same lot as a church and occupied by the pastor or other similar church leader, is allowed as an accessory use to a church.

2.

A church is allowed by site plan review in the T-Tourist, B-Business, C-Commercial, I-Industrial and RFLB- Red Feather Lake Business zoning district except as noted below.

3.

A church in the FA-Farming, FA-1 Farming, FO-Forestry, FO-1 Forestry, O-Open, E-Estate, E-1 Estate, RE Rural Estate, RE-1 Rural Estate, R-Residential, R-1 Residential, R-2 Residential, A-Accommodations and AP-Airport zoning district with a facility with 2,000 square feet or less gross floor area (all indoor), requires approval through the minor special review process.

4.

A church in the FA-Farming, FA-1 Farming, FO-Forestry, FO-1 Forestry, O-Open, E-Estate, E-1 Estate, RE Rural Estate, RE-1 Rural Estate, R-Residential, R-1 Residential, R-2 Residential, A-Accommodations and AP-Airport zoning district with a facility of more than 2,000 square feet gross floor area (all indoor), requires approval through the special review process.

5.

A church with an outdoor recreation area greater than 5,000 square feet gross area, requires approval through the special review process in all zoning districts where churches are allowed.

6.

A church that includes a school or day care requires approval though the special review process in all zoning districts where churches are allowed.

H.

State-licensed group home. A facility licensed or approved by the State of Colorado to provide residential care to two or more people who are unrelated by blood, marriage or adoption and who need special care or rehabilitation.

I.

Rehabilitation facility. A facility providing accommodation, treatment and medical care for patients suffering from alcohol or drug-related illness.

J.

Child/elderly care center. A facility providing for the care, protection and supervision of more than eight children/people according to state requirements.

1.

Parking and loading requirements must be determined through site plan review of any proposed child/elderly care center.

K.

Community hall. A facility used for recreational, social and cultural activities.

1.

A community hall is allowed by site plan review in the RFLB-Red Feather Lake Business zoning district except as noted below.

2.

A community hall in the FA-Farming, FA-1 Farming, O-Open and AP-Airport zoning districts with a facility with 2,000 square feet or less gross floor area (all indoor) requires approval through the minor special review process.

3.

A community hall in the FA-Farming, FA-1 Farming, O-Open and AP-Airport zoning districts with a facility of more than 2,000 square feet gross floor area (all indoor), requires approval through the special review process.

4.

A community hall with an outdoor recreation area greater than 5,000 square feet gross area, requires approval through the special review process in all zoning districts where community halls are allowed.

L.

Prison/detention center. A facility for the processing and confinement of people held in lawful custody.

M.

Congregate residence. Apartments and dwellings with communal dining facilities and services, such as housekeeping, organized social and recreational activities, transportation services and other support services appropriate for its residents.

N.

Cultural institution. A non-profit institution displaying or preserving objects of interest in one or more of the arts or sciences, including libraries and museums.

(Res. No. 08212007R002, Exh. A, 8-21-2007; Res. No. 02172009R010, Exh. A, 2-17-2009; Res. No. 02172009R011, Exh. A, 2-17-2009; Res. No. 08102010R001, Exh. A, 8-10-2010)