Two residents told the Weld County Board of County Commissioners on June 2 that a neighboring property at 23512 County Road 70 is operating in a manner they say amounts to an unpermitted event center, creating noise, dust and sanitary concerns.

Why it matters: the complainants said repeated events at the property have generated loud music, ATV activity and overflow parking on the county road, and they want county planning staff to determine whether the property is being used in violation of zoning or permitting rules.

What residents said
"We live at 23605 County Road 70," Doug Selby told the board, and described a 3.3-acre neighboring parcel at 23512 County Road 70 with "a large garage, several animal buildings and animal pens." Selby said the garage was constructed in 2023, that there is no house on-site and that events starting in 2024 have included bands and loud music that neighbors could hear a half-mile away.

"It appears that this is becoming an event center," Selby said, adding the site uses porta-potties and a water tanker rather than permanent water infrastructure. He told the board he and his wife "did file a complaint on the Weld County website."

County response
Commissioner Jason Maxey thanked the Selbys for reporting the issue and asked whether they had contacted county zoning and planning staff; the Selbys said they had tried but encountered language barriers and family members who said they were not the landowner.

Commissioner Evan Ross said he had spoken with planning staff, who confirmed receipt of the complaint and were reviewing the matter. Ross pointed to planning staff member David (on the meeting floor) and invited the Selbys to continue working with him on the matter.

Next steps and board direction
Planning staff confirmed receipt of the online complaint and will investigate potential zoning or permit violations, including whether a dwelling permit, septic/water service and event-use approvals are in place. Planning staff offered follow-up with the Selbys; the board took no regulatory action at the meeting but recorded the complaint and directed staff to investigate.