Land Use Code Town of Norwood, Colorado - San Miguel County

Chapter 7: Land Use Code
§ 6.16 Special Exceptions
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the power to hear and decide the following
special exceptions to the terms of this chapter.
Sec. 6.16 (a) Reconstruction of non-conforming use
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall be authorized to permit the reconstruction of a
building occupied by a nonconforming use, or permit resumption of a nonconforming use on
the lot or tract occupied by such building, or the reconstruction of a structure destroyed by fire
or the elements on the tract occupied by such building, provided an application is submitted to
the town clerk within six months of the date the structure was destroyed. All new construction
shall conform to the applicable uniform building code, current fire code and any other
applicable safety and construction codes which are in effect at the time the rebuilding is
proposed.
(b) Discontinuance of nonconforming use. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall be
authorized to require the discontinuance of nonconforming uses of land or structures under any plan
whereby the full value of the structure and facilities can be amortized within a definite period of
time, taking into consideration the general character of the neighborhood and the necessity of all
property to conform to the regulations of this chapter. All actions to discontinue a nonconforming
use of land or structure shall be taken with due regard to the property rights of the persons affected
when considered in the light of the public welfare and the character of the area surrounding the
designated nonconforming use and the conservation and preservation of the property.
(c) Status of nonconforming uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall, from time to
time, on its own motion or upon cause presented by interested property owners or on request of the
Board of Trustees or Planning and Zoning Commission inquire into the existence, continuation or
maintenance of any nonconforming use within the Town.
§ 6.17 Temporary Use Permits
Temporary use permits shall be issued by the Planning and Zoning Commission, subject to the
following provisions.
(a) Zoning. The use for which the permit is requested shall be authorized as a temporary use in
the district in which the use is to be located.
(b) Conditions. The applicant shall meet all conditions for such temporary use permit set forth
in this chapter.
(c) Time limit. A time limit for the discontinuance of the temporary use shall be specified on
the temporary use permit.
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