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AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE,
COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 16.12.8 AND EXHIBIT C OF THE TOWN OF
FIRESTONE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND SECTION 17,16,070 OF THE
FIRESTONE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO LANDSCAPING OF SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS
WHEREAS, water is increasingly becoming a rare commodity in the region; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Firestone periodically experiences episodes of drought; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the Town's landscaping requirements will allow
residents to conserve water; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of Trustees has determined that the appearance and maintenance of
front yard landscaping remains a matter of public interest and concern; and
WHEREAS, the Town acknowledges that private restrictions and covenants may apply in addition
to Town standards in regard to the individual use of artificial turf; and
WHEREAS, the Town finds that these proposed Code amendments are necessary to promote the
public health, safety, and welfare of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS),
Section 1. Section I6.12.8, Single Family Residential Landscape Standards, of the
Firestone Development Regulations is hereby amended, to read as follows;
16.12.8 Single Family Residential Landscape Standards
The following are specific landscaping standards for single-family residential development.
A.
^table water oonservation reasons,s1,^w,, on ed FDP. For any new subdivision
filing, as developed, seventy-five (75) percent of the front yard, excluding driveways, walkways,
porches and patios, shall consist of living plant material such as trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover,
flowers or grass. Such landscaping materials must be installed prior to the Town issuing a
certificate of occupancy. If seed is used, then the seed must be significantly established prior to
the Town issuing a certificate of occupancy. However, a certificate of occupancy may be issued
by the Town prior to the seed being significantly established if an automatic sprinkler system has
been installed with an electronic timer. Further, if weather conditions do not allow for installation
of landscaping at the time a certificate of occupancy could otherwise be issued, then the Town
Planner or the building official may grant an extension, not to exceed one hundred eighty days, for
1 Additions to the current text of the Firestone Development Regulations and Code are indicated by double -
underlining, and deletions are indicated by �*•^'-�
the landscaping to be installed or seed to be significantly established. These requirements may be
waived or reduced by the Town Board if it determines that such a requirement would be
inappropriate based on relevant considerations including, but not limited to, the size of the lots or
potable water conservation reasons or as specified in an approved FDP.
B. For any new subdivision filing, there shall be a minimum of one tree of 2-inch caliper for each
dwelling planted within the front yard of the dwelling. This requirement may be waived or reduced
by the Town Board if it determines that such a requirement would be inappropriate based on the
submitted landscape theme, for potable water conservation reasons, or as specified in an approved
FDP
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2. General Standards
a. Location, materials, appearance, installation, and maintenance of artificial
turf areas shall comply with all requirements of these development
regulations.
b. Artificial turf shall be natural in appearance and integrated into the overall
landscape design.
c.
Turf material
and
aggregate
or infill
materials
shall
not
be toxic to
humans
or pets or be
harmful
to
the
environment.
3. Locations
a. Artificial turf shall be limited to a maximum of seventy -live (751 percent of
the rear or side yard area. A minimum of twenty (25) percent of the rear and
side yard landscape area shall be permeable surfaces with living and organic
landscape material. The maximum area of artificial turf shall consider other
impervious surfaces such as patios and walkways to ensure a minimum of
twenty-five (25) percent of the yard area remains a permeable surface with
living and organic landscape material.
b. A minimum of three (3) foot buffer comprised of permeable surfaces with
living and organic landscape material shall be required between the edge of
the artificial turf and any property line.
c. Artificial turf shall not be installed on slopes greater than a five to one (5:1)
slope.
d. Artificial turf placement. particularly under the dripline of trees, shall avoid
negative impacts to trees at the time of placement and during the lifespan of
the tree.
4. Materials
a. The blade material shall be made of either lead-free polyethylene,
polypropylene, vegetable based product or a blend of the three. Nylon or
other plastic shall be prohibited.
b. Backing
i. The bacicin� shall be of a lead-free polyethylene, polypropylene,
vegetable based product or a blend of the three. Felt backing is not
permitted.
ii. The backing shall be permeable with holes spaced in a uniform grid
attern not to exceed four (4) inches by six (6) inches on center.
c. Materials shall be protected with a minimum of an eight (8) year warranty.
d. All materials shall be non-flammable.
5. Appearance
a. Blade yarn colors shall mimic natural turf including green blade color(sl
and include a tan thatch laver.
b. Blade Wile height shall be between one and three-quarters (1.75) inches and
three (31 inches.
c. Pile face weight shall be at least seventy (70) ounces.
6. Installation
a. Artificial turf shall be installed in accordance with manufactLirer
�eciiications.
b. The drainage pattern of the lot shall not be impeded or altered by the
installation of artificial turf.
c. Artificial turf shall be installed over a compacted and porous aggregate base
material that is a minimum of three (31 inches deep to allow for adequate
drainage both horizontally and vertically and to prevent excessive runoff or
pooling. Artificial turf shall not be installed over existing grass or
compacted dirt.
d. Artificial turf shall be anchored at all edges and seams.
e. Artificial turf seams shall be taped or glued and not sewn.
f. Artificial
turf shall
be
separated
from other
landscape
areas
by a
bender
board, concrete curbing
or
similar material to
conceal
edges
of the turf.
7. Maintenance
a. Artificial turf shall be maintained in a manner to mimic healthy living turf.
b. Artificial turf shall be cleaned as necessary and groomed to maintain its
appearance.
c. Artificial turf areas shall not contain weeds, holes, tears, stains
discolorations, seam separations, uplifted surfaces, heat degradation,
depressions, odors, excessive wear, or similar deformities and measures of
deterioration. Damaged or worn areas shall be repaired or removed and
replaced in manner that results in consistent appearance with the existing
artificial turf.
d. Artificial turf shall be replaced after the life expectancy has been reached.
e. Infill material shall be a non -toxic anti -microbial material such as silica
Sall d or acrylic coated sand to prevent odors and bacteria formation.
Crumb rubber filler shall be prohibited.
E D. Landscape improvements shall not commence on any lot prior to actual construction of
the residential unit unless approved, in writing, by the Town Planner.
Section 2. Exhibit C, "Definitions," of the Firestone Development Regulations is
hereby amended by the addition of the following new term, to be inserted alphabetically, and by
the addition to current term, "Landscaping," to read as follows:
Artificial Turf — a manufactured substitute for organic turf, lawn, or sod which effectively
simulates the appearance of awell-maintained lawn and meets all the quality. materials
and installation standards outlined in the Development Regulations,
Landscaping — Any combination of living plants, such as trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover,
flowers or grass; natural features, such as rock, stone, bark chips or shavings; and structural
features, including but not limited to fountains, reflecting pools, screening walls, fences
and benches. In certain cases, as identified by the Development Regulations, artificial turf
may be considered an allowable landscape material.
Section 3. Sub -section 17.16.070(K), Additional standards for R-1, R-2 and R-3
districts and residential land use categories within PUD districts, of the Firestone Municipal Code
is hereby amended to read follows:
K. For any new subdivision filing, there shall be a minimum of one tree of pro ^„a ^N� '�^'� �„^'�
two- 2 inch caliper for each dwelling planted within the front yard of the dwelling. This
requirement may be waived or reduced by the board if it determines that such a requirement would
be inappropriate based on the submitted landscape theme, water conservations reasons, or as
specified in an approved FDP.
Section 4. Sub -section 17.16.070(L), Additional standards for R-1, R-2 and R-3
districts and residential land use categories within PUD districts, of the Firestone Municipal Code
is hereby amended to read follows:
L. For any new subdivision filing, as developed, seventy-five (751 t�ercent of the fiont��
ems, excluding driveways, walkways, r7orches and patios, shall be installed as seed sadi the
consist of living plant material such as trees. shrubs, vines, eround cover, flowers or
. ad Such Llandscaping materials must be installed prior to the Town issuing a certificate of
occupancy.: and iIf seed is used father than ^^' as part of such landscaping, then the seed must be
significantly established prior to the Town issuing a certificate of occupancy. However, a
certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Town prior to the seed being significantly
established if an automatic sprinkler system has been installed with an electronic timer. Further, if
weather conditions do not allow for installation of sod of the ^igni fiea + establishmentf a
landscanina at the time a certificate of occupancy could otherwise be issued, then the Town Planner
or the building official may grant an extension, not to exceed one hundred eighty days, for the -Sed
landscaping to be installed or seed to be significantly established. These requirements may be
waived or reduced by the Town Board if it determines that such a requirement would be
inappropriate based on relevant considerations including, but not limited to, the size of the lots or
potable water conservation reasons or as specified in an approved FDP.
Section 5. Sub -section 17.16.070(M), Additional standards for R4, R-2 and R-3
districts and residential land use categories within PUD districts, of the Firestone Municipal Code
is hereby repealed in its entirely, and the remaining sub -sections of Section 17.16.070 shall be
renumbered accordingly.
Section 6. If any article, section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Board of Trustees
hereby declare it would have passed this ordinance and each part or parts hereof irrespective of the
fact that any one part or parts be declared unconstitutional or invalid.
Section 7. All other ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent or conflicting with this
ordinance or any portion hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN
FULL this 25th day of September, 2019
ATTEST:
A-�
Leah Vanarsdall, Town Clerk
William
AS TO FORM:
Hayashi, 'Town Attorney
TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO
Bobbi Sindelar; Mayor