Residents urge unified development code, citing ‘Old Carlson’ controversy

Residents at the Aug. 5 meeting urged the Planning Commission to create a unified development code or to revise section 21-220 so new developments better fit the town. Lily Williams told the commission she and other Clear Creek County residents had objected to a recent proposal and "would like to propose a unified development code or adaptation of section 21 21 dash 2 20 for all new developments and new builds in Idaho Springs." She said the code should include architectural requirements, clear zoning and density restrictions, lot-line/setback standards, updated parking requirements, horizontal massing rules, and penalties for noncompliance.