§ 8.3.8. Application requirements.

A.

Prior to submitting an application, the applicant should consult the hazard area maps available in the planning department. Planning staff will assist the applicant during the pre-application conference to determine if a hazard area exists on the property.

B.

During the field visit, staff will verify the information on hazard area maps and discuss mitigation requirements with the applicant.

C.

If a proposed development is determined to be within a hazard area, the applicant must submit three copies of a mitigation plan that includes:

1.

An index map showing the general location of the development area and its relationship to surrounding topographic features. A standard U.S. Geological Survey Quadrangle map will be adequate as a base;

2.

A map showing the location, nature and density of the proposed development or land use change. These maps must be on a scale sufficiently detailed to meet objectives of this section, but in no case can the scale be less than one inch equals 200 feet;

3.

In the case of a Class I geologic hazard, an on-site soils investigation;

4.

In the case of a Class II geologic hazard, maps portraying the geologic conditions of a development area with particular attention given to the designated hazard condition or conditions and those geologic, hydrologic, soil and topographic features constituting the hazard. If needed, geologic cross sections can be utilized to portray the hazard conditions. These maps must show the topography with a contour interval of ten feet or smaller if necessary. These maps must be on a scale sufficiently detailed to meet the purposes of this section, but in no case can the scale be less than one inch equals 200 feet;

5.

In the case of a wildfire hazard, a report and maps portraying the extent and severity of the wildfire hazard at the particular site;

6.

All maps must show a true north arrow and indicate section corners and the appropriate land boundaries; and

7.

A text explaining the above maps and cross sections with particular emphasis on evaluating and predicting the impact of the hazard or hazards affecting the proposed development. The reports must also include mitigating procedures to be employed in meeting the purposes of this section.

D.

Mitigation plans which are prepared according to "Colorado Landowner Forest Stewardship Plan (LFSP) Guidelines (Code 30), prepared by the Colorado State Forest Service must be submitted with the preliminary plat application for subdivisions, planned developments or conservation developments and with the application for a special review, special exception or site plan review.

E.

If any of the documents listed above are required to be submitted for any other county or state land use regulations, the same need not be duplicated for this section.

(Res. No. 02222005R002, Exh. A, 2-22-2005)