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Planning commission approves procedural updates to Wheat Ridge landscaping code (Waterwise)
Summary
The Wheat Ridge City Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval (8-0) of ZOA‑25‑5, a technical amendment to section 26‑502 that clarifies landscaping calculations, aligns artificial-turf language with other code sections, and adds a townhouse (single‑unit attached) term into the landscape rules.
The Wheat Ridge City Planning Commission voted unanimously (8‑0) to recommend approval of ZOA‑25‑5, an ordinance amending section 26‑502 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to make procedural clarifications to landscaping requirements adopted previously as the "Waterwise Ordinance." The changes were described by staff as technical corrections and alignment with state-level terminology on artificial turf.
Scott Cutler, senior planner, presented the staff report and said the city adopted the Waterwise Ordinance last year and has now identified a few implementation…
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