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Sterling PZC to review frontage and nonconforming-lot rules
Summary
At its May 18 meeting the Sterling Planning & Zoning Commission agreed to review options for Section 4.03 (frontage) and to revisit non-conforming lot and structure rules (Sections 5.02–5.03) at a future meeting; staff-provided text and 2012 proposals will be considered.
The Sterling Planning & Zoning Commission on May 18 agreed to further review its frontage and non-conforming-lot regulations, directing staff to return with clearer text and definitions at a future meeting.
Why it matters: The commission identified two near-term regulatory priorities — clarifying what qualifies as frontage under Section 4.03 and simplifying rules governing non-conforming lots and structures — changes that could affect how property subdivisions and upkeep of older lots are evaluated in Sterling.
During "Other Business," commissioners discussed three options for Section 4.03: retain the existing language; adopt revised wording provided by Consulting Planner Jim Larkin; or add definitions to clarify frontage requirements. The minutes say the commission did not decide on a final approach and will review the alternatives at the next regular meeting. The minutes explicitly reference text proposed by Jim Larkin as one of the options.
Commissioners also spent substantial time on Non-Conforming Lots (Section 5.03) and Non-Conforming Structures (Section 5.02). The record notes the commission considered material that had been proposed in 2012 and the possibility of incorporating additional terms and definitions to make the sections easier to understand. No specific edits were adopted at the meeting.
The commission did not take a formal vote on regulatory language during the meeting; the minutes record only that these items will be reviewed again. The review schedule and any draft language to be posted for public review were not specified in the minutes.
Next steps: The commission will revisit Section 4.03 and Sections 5.02–5.03 at a future regular meeting; staff are expected to present the draft text options for further deliberation.
