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Weld County adopts changes to zoning rules for state‑licensed natural medicine facilities
Summary
After a third reading, the county amended Chapter 23 to add separation distances between state‑licensed natural medicine facilities and care or institutional uses; commissioners approved revised language and passed the final reading unanimously.
The Weld County Board of County Commissioners approved final reading of code ordinance 2024‑18 on Jan. 27, repealing and reenacting Chapter 23 (zoning) to add provisions on state‑licensed natural medicine facilities.
Planning staff said the revised ordinance adds separation distances measured from property lines to the nearest portion of buildings for state‑licensed natural medicine facilities and lists additional uses from which facilities must be separated: hospitals, churches, alcohol or drug treatment facilities, college or seminary campuses, state‑licensed assisted living residences and state‑licensed nursing home facilities referenced in the Colorado Revised Statutes. David Eisenbaum of the Department of Planning Services said the language aligns the rule with how the county measures separations for other use types.
Commissioner Ross moved to accept the revised language in section 23‑1400(b) as presented by staff and the county attorney; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler. No members of the public spoke during the public hearing. Commissioner Peppler moved final approval of code ordinance 2024‑18; Commissioner James seconded. The board voted unanimously to adopt the final reading.
The ordinance replaces earlier language and was amended on the floor to incorporate the staff‑ and county‑attorney‑recommended text. Commissioners who spoke said they were dissatisfied the county was required to act by voter‑approved language but commended staff for refining the draft to reflect county concerns.
The county clerk will record the ordinance as adopted; staff said the new separation requirements specify distances measured from property lines to the nearest portion of a building and mirror the county’s approach to other separation standards.
