SECTION VI
A. RESIDENTIAL PLANNING AREAS (Planning Areas 1 - 23)
The residential planning areas within Castle Pines North are intended to provide sites for dwelling units not to exceed a total or 2,988 dwelling units upon 1,504 acres of land resulting in a gross density or approximately 1.9 dwelling units per acre.
The specific nature of each residential planning area is based upon site characteristics, compatibility with adjacent land uses, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, the preservation of the natural landscape and other site considerations. As a result of the diverse characteristics or each planning area, the development type and development standards allowed within each area are designed to result in development that is suitable for the site upon which it is located.
For example, within certain planning areas the development type will be single-family lots arranged in a conventional manner while in other planning areas single-family dwellings will be arranged in a more flexible and varied neighborhood pattern which encourages a creative approach to the development of the land by providing the ability to cluster units together and thus provide an efficient and desirable use of common areas and open space. In addition, other planning areas within the development are suitable for a combination or the various development types and the intent within these areas is to allow for the flexibility to provide for a variety of housing types in order to best meet the housing demands of the future residents of Castle Pines North.
The following classifications are intended to set forth provisions, development types and development standards for each residential land use planning area:
CLASS I (Planning Areas 1 - 6)
A. Purpose and Intent: The Class I Planning Areas are intended to provide sites for single-family detached dwellings arranged in a conventional manner and such other facilities as may be appropriately located in the same areas.
B. Uses Permitted by Right: The following uses are permitted by right in the Class I Planning Areas and are subject to review by the Design Review Board:
1. Detached single-family dwellings.
2. Open space and recreation facilities.
3. Model homes and accessory sales offices.
4. Temporary contractor storage yards and offices.
5. Off-street parking as provided in Section VII.
6. Riding, hiking and biking trails.
7. Signs as provided for in Section VIII.
8. Sewer and water facilities.
9. Any other uses consistent with the purpose of this Section and compatible with the above uses.
C. Conditional Uses: The following conditional uses will be permitted, subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Section VIII:
1. Private schools and child care facilities.
2. Public utility and public service uses.
3. Temporary (nine months) concrete, asphalt and mortar batching plants for purposes of construction on the site.
D. Accessory Uses: The following accessory uses shall be permitted:
1. Private greenhouses, tool sheds, playhouses, garages or carports, swimming pools, patios, or recreation facilities customarily incidental to single-family residential uses.
2. Home occupations in accordance with the provisions of Section XXIII of the Douglas County Zoning Resolution.
3. Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.
Note:
1. With respect to a flag or panhandle lot, the length of the corridor access way shall be excluded in applying such minimum to such lot.
2. A minimum setback of 25’ shall be provided along each Planning Area boundary, which abuts any arterial road right-of-way.
3. The Area shown upon the Development plan, as R-1A shall be kept free of development of any kind.
F. Energy Conservation Solar Access: Energy conserving design, construction and siting is encouraged at Castle Pines North.
1. Where possible, streets and driveways should be orientated to receive maximum benefit from the sun.
2. No construction on any single-family lot shall be of height and location so as to substantially obstruct sunlight on neighboring houses and streets.
G. Off-Street Parking: The provisions of Section VII (Off--Street Parking) shall be adhered to.
CLASS II (Planning Areas 8 - 18, 21 - 23)
A. Purpose and Intent: The Class II Planning Areas are intended to provide sites which allow for a mixture of unit types and allow the flexibility to construct either single-family attached or single-family detached dwellings provided that each is in accordance with the development standards prescribed for each corresponding development type. This flexibility encourages the assemblage of open space and common areas to be utilized in a more efficient and aesthetic manner. The maximum number of dwelling units shall not exceed 2,059 as shown upon the Development Plan.
B. Uses Permitted by Right: The following uses are permitted by right in the Class II Planning Areas and are subject to review by the Design Review Board:
1. Single-family dwellings, detached or attached including patio homes, zero lot line, cluster developments, condominiums and townhomes, if constructed in accordance with development standards set forth herein.
2. Model homes and accessory sales offices.
3. Temporary contractor storage yards and offices.
4. Off-street parking as provided in Section VII.
5. Riding, hiking and biking trails.
6. Open space and recreation facilities.
7. Signs as provided for in Section VIII.
8. Sewer and water facilities.
9. Any other uses consistent with the purpose of this Section and compatible with the above uses.
C. Uses by Special Review: The following uses by special review will be permitted, subject to the provisions of Section la of the Douglas County Zoning Resolution:
1. Private schools and child care facilities.
2. Public utility and public service uses.
3. Temporary (nine months) concrete, asphalt and mortar batching plants for purposes of construction on the site.
D. Accessory Uses: The following accessory uses shall be permitted:
1. Private greenhouses, tool sheds, playhouses, garages or carports, swimming pools, patios, or recreation facilities customarily incidental to single-family residential uses.
2. Home occupations in accordance with the provisions of Section XXIII of the Douglas County Zoning Resolution.
3. Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.
E. Conventional Development Standards: Residential development may be constructed in a conventional manner in accordance with the following development standards:
1. Minimum lot area 6,000 sq. ft.
2. Minimum setbacks:
a. Minimum front yard: 20 feet, provided that with respect to a flag or panhandle lot, the length of the corridor or access way shall be excluded in applying such minimum to such lot. For sloping sites (steeper than 5% grade from the road), the minimum front setback may be reduced to 10 feet. Where the slope exceeds 25%, there shall be no required front setback for garages.
b. Minimum side yard: 5 feet to property line.
c. Minimum rear yard: 15 feet to property line. d. Setback from Arterial Roadway: A minimum setback of 25 feet shall be required along each Planning Area boundary which abuts any arterial road right-of-way.
3. Maximum building height: 35 feet, however, building height requirements may be varied on particular lots, reduced or increased where necessary or desirable to accommodate special siting factors upon approval of the Design Review Board and the Douglas County Board of Adjustment.
4. Off-Street Parking: The provisions of Section VII (Off-Street Parking) shall be adhered to in this Development Class.
F. Specific Planning Area Provisions: In order to protect the /existing oak and rock outcrop areas which exist in Planning
Area R-21, additional information shall be submitted to the Planning Department at the platting/site plan stage. This additional information shall include a topographic survey with areas of visually important rock outcrops shown as well as the location of existing oak. A grading plan shall also be submitted which designates the areas of oak and rock outcrops to remain undisturbed. No new earthwork activity, excluding construction of roads or soil testing, shall take place in Planning Areas R21 thru 23 until such time as a grading plan has been approved by Douglas County.
G. Alternative Development Standards: In order to provide Castle Pines North with a more varied and interesting neighborhood residential pattern and flexibility in residential development and to encourage the assemblage of open space for more scenic, passive and active residential uses, alternative development standards have been formulated and are set forth below and are permitted in this zone upon condition that the use by first approved by the Design Review Board subject to the compliance with the criteria set forth below and the Design Review Guidelines. All applicable projects shall also be required to follow the requirements in Section 7, Site Plan Procedure and Submittal Requirements of the Douglas County Zoning Resolution.
1. The objectives of these alternative development standards are to:
a. Encourage variety in the physical development pattern of Castle Pines North.
b. Provide a variety in residential neighborhoods greater than would be possible through the application throughout the entire residential community of the standards set forth in Subsection E above.
c. Encourage the use of a more creative approach to the development of land.
d. Encourage a more efficient, aesthetic and desirable use of open space.
2. The principles of these alternative development standards are to:
a. Provide that the density and building intensity of any residential lot or project proposed pursuant to these alternative development standards will conform to the provisions of Section V, General Provisions.
b. Provide a variety of dwelling and building designs.
c. Provide high standards of development and provide amenities appropriate to the densities involved in the project.
d. Improve the environment by requiring adequate landscaping.
e. Discourage uniform appearing row housing, all with architecturally similar front elevations.
f. Provide for a variety of housing types in order to best meet the housing demands of all age and economic groups.
g. Provide for variety of housing within the neighborhood pattern of Castle Pines North.
h. Provide for a desirable living environment, which meets the needs of a variety of lifestyles.
H. Alternative Development Standards Criteria: The following criteria will be utilized by the Design Review Board in their review of a proposal to utilize any of the alternative development standards. These criteria are in addition to the Design Guidelines for each Design Zone:
1. The minimum project area shall be not less than two acres.
2. A minimum of 30% of the project area shall be devoted to Common areas and elements which may include but not be limited to, landscaped areas, walkways, bikeways, swimming pools, tennis courts, play areas and other common areas but shall exclude there from driveways, roadways and all off-street parking facilities;
3. The preservation within the project area of existing natural vegetation, when possible;
4. A 25' setback shall be provided adjacent to any arterial road right-of-way or project area boundary.
5. At least 50% of the required parking must be enclosed.
6. A buffer zone shall be provided in any single family attached project that is adjacent to a lower density residential use. The buffer zone must be kept free of buildings or structures and must be landscaped, screened and/or protected by natural features so that adverse effects on the surrounding use areas are eliminated. The buffer zone shall be at least 20' in width.
7. A circulation system shall be designed for the type of traffic generated, taking into consideration safety, separation from living areas, convenience, access, noise and exhaust control. Private internal streets may be permitted if they can be used by police and fire department vehicles for emergency purposes. Bicycle traffic shall be considered and provided when the site is to be used for residential purposes.
8. Functional open space in terms of: optimum preservation of natural features (including trees and drainage areas), recreation, views, convenience and function;
9. Variety in terms of: housing type, densities, facilities and open space.
10. Privacy in terms of the needs of: individuals, families and neighbors;
11. Pedestrian traffic in terms of: safety, separation, convenience, access to points of destination and attractiveness;
12. Building type in terms of: appropriateness to density, site relationship and bulk.
13. Building design in terms of: orientation, spacing, materials, color and texture, storage, signs, lighting and solar blockage;
14. Landscaping of the total site in terms of: purposes, types, maintenance, suitability and effect on the neighborhood.
I. Alternative Development Types:
1. Patio Home Development (see Section IV, Definitions, for typical illustration)
a. A patio home development is a residential project consisting of dwelling units oriented consisting of dwelling units oriented to the side or rear of the lot, thus providing garden and patio areas to efficiently develop residential land and to utilize lot or project area most effectively.
b. The development standards for a patio home project are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot area: 3,000 square feet.
(2) Minimum lot width and depth: none.
(3) Minimum project area: not less than 2 acres
(4) Maximum building height: 35 feet, however, building height requirements may be varied on particular lots, reduced or increased where necessary or desirable to accommodate special siting factors upon approval of the Design Review Board and the Douglas County Board of Adjustment.
(5) Off-street parking shall be provided as required by Section VII.
2. Cluster Development (see Section IV, Definitions, for typical illustration)
a. A cluster development is a residential project, which, in contrast to conventional development allows a greater percentage of land within the project to be allotted to common areas and elements and reduces the need for streets by grouping the residential units together. The more casual orientation-of the buildings and open spaces serve as a needed variation from the usual patterns that evolve from conventional development.
b. Cluster projects shall consist of one-family dwellings, either detached or attached, along with substantial common areas and elements available for common use by the residents within the project.
c. Frontage on public or private streets is not required of all lots in a cluster project.
Not more than one dwelling unit shall be constructed upon each lot within a cluster project unless they are part of a condominium project. All dwelling units within a cluster project shall have access to all common areas and elements.
d. The development standards for a cluster project are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot area: none.
(2) Minimum lot width and depth: none.
(3) Minimum project area: not less than two acres.
(4) The following setbacks are required: minimum setbacks of 20 feet shall be required in areas abutting all project area boundary lines.
(5) Maximum building height: 35 feet, however, building height requirements may be varied on particular lots, reduced or increased where necessary or desirable to accommodate special siting factors upon approval of the Design Review Board and the Douglas County Board of Adjustment.
(6) Off-street parking shall be provided as required by Section VII.
3. Townhouse Development (see Section IV, Definitions, for typical illustration)
a. A townhouse development is a group of single-family attached units with one or more common walls. Townhouses (except for end units) have no side yards but front and rear yards can exist.
Substantial common areas and elements available for common use by residents of the project are required. All dwelling units within a townhouse project shall have access to all common areas and elements. Frontage on public or private streets is not required of all townhomes within the townhouse area.
b. The development standards for a townhouse project are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot area: none.
(2) Minimum lot width and depth: none.
(3) Minimum project area: not less than two acres.
(4) The following setbacks are required: minimum setbacks of 20 feet shall be required in areas abutting all project area boundary lines.
(5) Maximum building height; 35 feet, however, building height requirements may be varied on particular lots, reduced or increased where necessary or desirable to accommodate special siting factors upon approval of the Design Review Board and the Douglas County Board of Adjustment.
(6) Off-street parking shall be provided as required by Section VII.
4. Condominium Projects
a. Residential development and projects permitted as a matter of right in the Class II Planning Areas may be constructed as condominium projects and are subject to the same development standards as a townhouse development.
3. Energy Conservation Solar Access Energy conserving design, construction and siting is encouraged at Castle Pines North.
1. Where possible, streets and driveways should be orientated to receive maximum benefit from the sun.
2. No construction on any single-family lot shall be of height and location so as to substantially obstruct sunlight on neighboring houses and streets.
K. Off-Street Parking: The provisions of Section VII (Off-Street Parking) shall be adhered to.
L. Review and Approval: All site plans and building plans must first be approved by the Design Review Board before submission to Douglas County. All applicable projects shall be subject to site plan review by Douglas County in accordance with Section VII of the Douglas County Zoning Resolution.
RESORT HOTEL (Planning Area 19)
A. Purpose and Intent: The Resort Hotel Planning Area is intended to provide a site for a mixed use facility which is compatible with and complements both the residential setting and the natural environment of the Castle Pines North Community.
B. Uses Permitted:
1. Hotels, including accessory eating, drinking, recreational, retail establishments located within the principal use and not occupying more than 50 percent of the total gross floor area of the main structure or structures on the site
2. Residential dwelling units
3. Conference and meeting space
4. Recreation areas and support facilities
5. Off-street parking and loading
6. Professional offices
7. Temporary contractor storage yards and offices;
8. Helipads, provided they comply with all applicable Douglas County and Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations
9. Open space;
10. Sewer and water facilities
11. Any other uses consistent with the purposes of this Section and customarily incidental to the uses contained herein.
C. Development Standards:
1. Maximum number of units: 300 accommodation units 100 dwelling units*
2. *All dwelling units in the Resort Hotel Planning Area shall be constructed in accordance with the standards set forth for the Class II Residential Planning Areas.
3. Any recreational facility in the Resort Hotel Planning Area shall be constructed in accordance with the standards set forth in the Open Space Planning Area.
4. The hotel shall be constructed in accordance with the following standards:
a. Minimum lot area: 10 acres
b. Minimum setback: 50 feet from all exterior lot lines
c. Maximum building height: 60 feet
D. Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section VII.
E. Review and Approval: All site plans and building plans must be approved by the Design Review Board before submission to Douglas County. All applicable projects shall be subject to the site plan review by Douglas County in accordance with Section VII of the Douglas County Zoning Resolution.
COMMUNITY CENTER (Planning Area 20)
A. Purpose and Intent: The purpose of the Community Center Planning Area is to establish land uses and development standards for a small centrally located commercial center designed to meet the convenience needs of the residents of Castle Pines North by making available goods and services such as groceries, sundries, and other similar essential uses and services. A one-half acre site has been reserved within the Planning Area, which shall be used to construct a church, which will utilize shared parking. Together with the Design Review Guidelines, the standards are intended to promote high standards of developmental quality and result in a commercial center, which compliments rather than competes with the residential character of the Castle Pines North Community.
B. Use Committed by Right:
1. Retail commercial
2. Service Commercial
3. Residential Commercial facilities
4. Professional offices, business offices and studios
5. Temporary offices
6. Public and Quasi-public buildings and structures
Including but not limited to:
a. Police stations, fire stations, public and private schools, libraries, emergency care facilities and public recreation
b. Public utilities
c. Churches
7. Automobile service stations
8. Transit facilities and other facilities designed to enhance the use of public transit
9. Community information centers
10. Special community events
11. Temporary contractor storage yards and offices
12. Accessory buildings and uses
13. Off-street parking as provided in Section VII
14. Sewer and water facilities including water and sewer lines, wells, lift stations, storm water detention facilities and other similar installations;
15. Any other uses consistent with the purposes of this Section and compatible with the uses set forth herein.
C. Development Standards: Development permitted in the Community Center Planning Area shall be constructed in accordance with an approved Site Development Plan and the following development standards except to the extent modified by such Plan:
1. Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet, unless such development is designed as a project or projects, and in such case, there is no minimum lot area
2. Minimum lot width and depth: 50 feet, unless such development is designed as a project or projects and in such case, there is no minimum lot width or depth
3. Maximum building height: 35 feet, however, building height requirements may be varied on particular lots where necessary or desirable to accommodate special siting factors upon approval of the Design Review Board and the Douglas County Board of Adjustment;
4. The following yards are required:
a. Minimum yards of 30 feet shall be required in areas abutting perimeter and interior public streets and the boundaries of the Commercial Center Planning Area.
D. Location of Business Activity: All permitted uses and their resulting products shall be contained entirely within a fully enclosed structure, excluding there from such uses as off-street parking, trash storage, loading, sale of nursery stock, outdoor dining, contractor storage yards, dispensing of motor vehicle fuel, outdoor recreation activities, special community events and similar uses.
E. Review and Approval: Site plans and building plans must be approved by the Design Review Board before submission to Douglas County. All applicable projects shall be subject to the site plan review by Douglas County in accordance with Section VII of the Douglas County Zoning Resolution.
SCHOOLS/LIBRARY (Planning Area 21)
A. Purpose and Intent: The School and Library Planning Areas are intended to provide sites for public and quasi-public uses for the welfare of the residents of Castle Pines North. The development standards are intended to ensure that public buildings and grounds permitted in the area are appropriately located and designed to harmonize with surrounding uses and the natural environment.
B. Uses Permitted by Right: The following uses shall be permitted within this Planning Area subject to approval by the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with the Douglas County special use review procedures as outlined in Section 17 of the Zoning Resolution:
1. Public schools and educational institutions
2. Public libraries
3. Recreation facilities
4. Other similar public or quasi-public facilities
5. Underground sewer and water facilities.
C. Development Standards:
1. Minimum lot area; Schools: eight acres Library: one acre
2. Minimum lot width:
3. Minimum setbacks of 25' shall be required abutting the perimeter of each lot for school sites and 20' for the library site.
4. Maximum building height: 35'
D. Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section VII.
B. Review and Approval: All site plans and building plans must be approved by the Design Review Board before submission to Douglas County. All applicable projects shall be subject to site plan review by Douglas County in accordance with Section VII of the Douglas County Zoning Resolution.
OPEN SPACE
A. Purpose and Intent: The purpose of the Open Space Planning Areas is to establish land uses and development standards which will result in the retention of land for recreational opportunities, public facilities and quasi-public facilities, open space areas and other uses which are oriented toward community and neighborhood activities and services. It is also the intent of this Planning Area to exclude urban residential development from areas which provide buffer zones within or adjacent to development areas and to preserve significant natural features.
B. Uses Permitted:
1. Open space
2. Parks and recreational facilities, including but not limited to:
a. Regional, community and neighborhood parks
b. Community and neighborhood recreation centers
c. Recreation facilities
d. Public or private golf courses and Country Clubs and associated uses
e. Pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian trails
f. Special community events
3. Maintenance Facilities
4. Utilities Services and Facilities
C. Development Standards: Any development in an Open Space Planning Area shall be constructed in accordance with the following standards:
1. Minimum lot area: 15,000 sq. ft.
2. Minimum setback for buildings and structures: 25 feet
3. Maximum building height: 35 feet
4. Maximum building coverage: 40%
D. Setback requirements, building height requirements, coverage requirements may be varied in particular areas where necessary or desirable to accommodate special siting factors or desirable planning goals upon approval of the Design Review Board and the Douglas County Board of Adjustment.
E. Energy Conservation, Solar Access: Energy conserving design, construction and siting is encouraged at Castle Pines.
1. Where possible, streets and off-street parking lots should be orientated to receive maximum benefit from the sun.
2. Building design and construction shall be accomplished with consideration for minimizing the substantial obstruction of solar access of one building by another.
F. Off-Street Parking: The provisions of Section VII (Off-Street Parking) shall be adhered to in these Planning Areas.
G. Review and Approval: Site plans and building plans must be approved by the Design Review Board before submission to Douglas County.
