Application Submission Portal & Additional Documents

The Community Development Office has adopted CloudPermit, an online system for submitting all land use and planning applications. Before submitting through CloudPermit, please review the important information provided below on each application type.

The following drop down items list the required information for each application type.

Planning Application Information

Annexation

Approval Process

Annexation applicants are reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and by Town Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission meets every first Wednesday of the month and as needed on the third Wednesday of the month. The Town Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

Fees & Deposit

All fees and deposits can be paid in person at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard Gypsum, CO 81637) or by mail to PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 18637.

Fees:
- Residential/commercial/industrial/mixed-use (less than 50 acres): $1,250.00
- Residential/commercial/industrial/mixed-use (more than 50 acres): $2,500.00
Deposit:
- Residential/commercial/industrial/mixed-use (less than 50 acres): $15,000.00
- Residential/commercial/industrial/mixed-use (more than 50 acres): $40,000.00

Application cannot be deemed complete and review started until payment has been received. Permit fees cover town planning, staff review time, and all Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council hearings. Deposit covers items, including but not limited to, town engineering review times, outside engineering review times, general counsel and water attorney fees, publication notices, postal/mail notices, plat check fees, updates to GIS system, and updates to the town zoning map. Any outstanding fees due to the Town must be paid before any additional land use applications will be accepted. Combined submissions, such as annexation and sketch plans, or preliminary plan and final plat, shall be accompanied by a combined fee. (17.16.010)

Required Materials for Application

Summary Letter
- Describe the property, uses, reasons for requesting annexation, etc.Names and addresses of all districts and taxing entities on the property.Identification of the existing and proposed zoning of the property.If the property is undeveloped or not previously subdivided, a proposed development plan which shall contain, at a minimum, a sketch plan sufficient to meet the Gypsum Municipal Code's subdivision sketch plan requirements, and a proposed zoning plan showing the existing and proposed zoning sufficient to meet the Gypsum Municipal Code requirements for a proposed zoning amendment. The Zoning Application and Sketch Plan Application is to be submitted separately, but simultaneously.Evidence that all utility and municipal services are capable of being extended to the property, the demands for such services that will be created by annexation and/or development, the costs of the services that will be necessitated by the annexation and/or development, and a detailed plan for providing such services at no cost to Gypsum or the applicable service provider. Municipal services and facilities that must be analyzed include: law enforcement; fire protection; emergency medical; library; transportation, including roads, pedestrian and bicycle paths; solid waste collection; recreation; drainage; open space; schools; and planning and building administration as well as nonmunicipal services including phone, cable, fiber, electricity, gas, and any other private service.An analysis of revenues, if any, that will be generated for Gypsum and other municipal service providers from the annexation and development.Proof that the property is currently being provided adequate water and sewage treatment services, or a detailed plan showing how water and sewage treatment services will be provided to the property, at no cost to Gypsum.
  Such plans shall include:The estimated requirements for water and sewage treatment services upon full buildout and the impact on Gypsum's water and sewage treatment plants and conveyance systems.The existing capacity of Gypsum's water and sewage treatment plants and transmission facilities, capacity necessary to serve existing properties within Gypsum that have not yet been developed based on their current zoning and subdivision, and the remaining capacity, if any, which will be left in the treatment plants and transmission facilities if all properties within Gypsum and the property proposed for annexation are developed.Engineering data sufficient to show the feasibility of the proposal and compliance with all federal, state, and Gypsum regulations and requirements.Fire protection - Each petition for annexation shall be accompanied by proof that the area to be annexed is within the boundaries of the Gypsum Fire Protection District or Eagle Fire Protection District, or proof that an application for inclusion of the property within the boundaries of the Gypsum Fire Protection District or Eagle Fire Protection District has been filed. In addition, if the property is currently within the boundaries of any other fire protection district, proof must be submitted that a petition for exclusion of the area from such other fire protection district has also been filed.Explanation of arrangements conveying land for public purposes or money in lieu thereof in accordance with section 17.04.050.School Site Dedication per 17.38 with an accompanying plan provided by the applicant and letter provided by the school district.Compliance with all ordinances, resolutions, and policies of the Town of Gypsum, and conditions imposed by the Town Council to mitigate impacts of the annexation on Gypsum.Additional information may be requested for inclusion by the Town Manager or the Town Manager's designee if appropriate to the application, and information required above may be waived by the Town Manager or the Town Manager's designee if it is deemed to be inappropriate for the application.
Annexation Impact Report
- Provide an Annexation Impact Report in accordance with State Statue. May be included in the narrative.
School Site Dedication Plan
- School Site Dedication per 17.38 with an accompanying plan provided by the applicant and letter provided by the school district. May be included in the narrative.
Annexation – Map & Site Plan
- Total acreage of land and legal description.Identification of property boundaries that are contiguous to the existing town boundaries and ordinances annexing such properties.Identification of existing & necessary easements for all public purposes, right-of-way, and streets.Identification of adjacent property owners and ordinances annexing such property.Certificates for landowners, Town Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, lien holder, Title Company, surveyor, etc.Identification and plans for properly constructed and dedicated roads;Identification and plans for properly constructed and dedicated water and sewer facilities;Identification and plans for provision of adequate storm drainage and debris flow mitigation;Identification and plans for the Installation of all service and utility lines underground.
Annexation – Development Plan
- Petitions seeking annexation of land to Gypsum shall comply with all requirements of the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965 and the Colorado Constitution. In addition, petitions shall be accompanied by the following:
  - (1) Fees. Each petition or series of petitions for annexation shall be accompanied by a fee and deposit as stated in title 17 chapter 17.60. If the actual out-of-pocket costs of Gypsum are greater than the amount of fees paid, the Town Council will condition the granting of the petition contingent upon the payment of the additional out-of-pocket cost incurred by Gypsum. The fees required are intended to reimburse Gypsum for its costs reviewing, considering, and processing the petition, and are in addition to any other fees, charges, impositions, or requirements that Gypsum may impose as a condition of granting the petition. (Ord. 2010-26)
  - (2) Development plan. Each petition for annexation shall be accompanied by the following:
    - a. If the property is undeveloped or not previously subdivided, a proposed development plan which shall contain, at a minimum, a sketch plan sufficient to meet the Gypsum Municipal Code's subdivision sketch plan requirements, and a proposed zoning plan showing the existing and proposed zoning sufficient to meet the Gypsum Municipal Code requirements for a proposed zoning amendment.
    - b. Evidence that all municipal services are capable of being extended to the property, the demands for such services that will be created by annexation and/or development, the costs of the services that will be necessitated by the annexation and/or development, and a detailed plan for providing such services at no cost to Gypsum or the applicable service provider. Municipal services and facilities that must be analyzed include: law enforcement; fire protection; emergency medical; library; transportation, including roads, pedestrian and bicycle paths; solid waste collection; recreation; drainage; open space; schools; and planning and building administration.
    - c. An analysis of revenues, if any, that will be generated to Gypsum and other municipal service providers from the annexation and development.
    - d. Proof that the property is currently being provided adequate water and sewage treatment service, or a detailed plan showing how water and sewage treatment service will be provided to the property, at no cost to Gypsum. Such plans shall include:
      - 1. The estimated requirements for water and sewage treatment services upon full buildout and the impact on Gypsum's water and sewage treatment plants and conveyance systems.
      - 2. The existing capacity of Gypsum's water and sewage treatment plants and transmission facilities, capacity necessary to serve existing properties within Gypsum that have not yet been developed based on their current zoning and subdivision, and the remaining capacity, if any, which will be left in the treatment plants and transmission facilities if all properties within Gypsum and the property proposed for annexation are developed.
      - 3. Engineering data sufficient to show the feasibility of the proposal and compliance with all federal, state, and Gypsum regulations and requirements.
  - (3) Fire protection. Each petition for annexation shall be accompanied by proof that the area to be annexed is within the boundaries of the Gypsum Fire Protection District, or proof that an application for inclusion of the property within the boundaries of the Gypsum Fire Protection District has been filed. In addition, if the property is currently within the boundaries of any other fire protection district, proof must be submitted that a petition for exclusion of the area from such other fire protection district has also been filed.
Title Report (no less than 90 days old)

Tax Certificate

Transportation Impact Study

Water Rights Dedication From
- The Water Rights Dedication Form can be found in the Community Development page Application Submission Portal & Additional Documents.
Petition for Annexation
- The Petition for Annexation can be found in the Community Development page Application Submission Portal & Additional Documents.
Presentation
- To be submitted 2 weeks before the scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council meetings.
Metro District Agreement

Permit to access Federal or State Highway (if applicable)

Change in Zoning

Approval Process

Change in Zoning Applicants are reviewed by the Planning Commission and then Town Council. The Planning Commission meets every first Wednesday of the month and as needed on the third Wednesday of the month. The Town Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

Fees & Deposit

All fees and deposits can be paid in person at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard Gypsum, CO 81637) or by mail to PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 18637.

Fee: $250
Deposit: $250

Application cannot be deemed complete and review started until payment has been received. Permit fees cover town planning, staff review time, and all Planning Commission and Town Council hearings. Deposit covers items, including but not limited to, town engineering review times, outside engineering review times, general counsel and water attorney fees, publication notices, postal/mail notices, plat check fees, updates to GIS system, and updates to the town zoning map. Any outstanding fees due to the Town must be paid before any additional land use applications will be accepted. Combined submissions, such as annexation and sketch plans, or preliminary and final, shall be accompanied by a combined fee. (17.16.010)

Required Materials for Application

Summary LetterNeed for the proposed rezoning;Present and future impacts on the existing adjacent zone districts, uses, and physical character of the surrounding area;Impact of the proposed change on area accesses and traffic patterns;Availability of utilities for any potential development;Present and future impacts on public facilities and services, including, but not limited to, fire, police, water, sanitation, roadways, parks, schools, and transit;The relationship between the proposal and the town land use code or master plan, whichever was last updated; andPublic benefits arising from the proposal which addresses the benefit to the general public, rather than the benefit to a single landowner which could be considered to be spot zoning, which is prohibited in Colorado.A legal description for all property to be considered for rezoning.List of mineral rights owner(s) if applicableAdditional information may be requested for inclusion by the town manager or the town manager's designee if appropriate to the application, and information required above may be waived by the town manager or the town manager's designee if it is deemed to be inappropriate to the application.
Title Report (less than 90 days old)

Tax Certificate

Mailing Labels for Posted Notice

A list of the names and addresses of all adjacent property owners within 300 ft. of all boundary lines, a map showing all properties included, and 3 sets of printed mailing labels (each address must have 3 labels for the certified mail). Include mineral interest owners of record, mineral and oil and gas lessees for the property and appropriate ditch companies, and any condominium owners.

Labels: 5/8” x 1”, 30 ct. per sheet (Avery 5160) / Font Size: 10-12 Points.

The list, map, and a certification of accuracy of the list are to be submitted on Cloudpermit with the initial application materials. The mailing labels are to be mailed to the Town (PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 81637) or dropped off at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard, Gypsum, CO 81637). The mailing labels must arrive 5 days before the required deadline to send, which can be found in the Notice Requirements of 18.16.060.

The applicant shall certify that the list is complete and accurate. Use of any online mapping tools provided by the Town or other governmental agency to generate a list is at the applicant’s own risk. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that accurate and complete information is provided.

Affidavit for Posted Notice
- The Affidavit for Posted Notice can be found at the in the Community Development page Forms, Applications, & DocumentsThis document requires a notary.It does not need to be turned in until physical posting has occurred on the property. Check The Town of Gypsum’s Municipal code in Municode Chapter 17.70 for the minimum posting deadline before the first Public Hearing
Presentation (Later)
- To be submitted 2 weeks before the scheduled Planning Commission and Town Council meetings.
Covenants/Declarations/Restrictions (sometimes)
- Proposed covenants and/or restrictions to control activities or land uses, which will be recorded with the final plat. Covenants may not be less restrictive than town regulations. Covenants are required to include:The property owners’ association shall be established before the homes, non-residential units, or lots are sold;Membership shall be mandatory for each lot or unit and any successive buyer, with the town being excepted or allowed to opt out for any property conveyed or dedicated to it for public purposes;Any open space restrictions shall be permanent, not just for a period of years;The association shall be responsible for liability insurance, local taxes, and the maintenance or recreational and other facilities not conveyed or dedicated to the town or another local government approved by the town;Property owners shall pay their pro rata share of the costs of the association, and the assessment levied by the association can become a lien on the property if allowed in the master deed establishing the home owners’ association; andThe association shall be able to adjust the assessment to meet changed needs and demands.
Will Service/Won’t Service Letter – Black Hills Energy
- Black Hills Energy. 800-563-0012. www.BlackHillsEnergy.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Holy Cross Energy
- Holy Cross Energy (Headquarters), 3799 HWY 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602. (970)945-5491. www.HolyCrossEnergy.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Comcast
- 1-855-307-8483. www.Xfinity_Platinum.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Lumen
- Jason Sharpe 970-309-2973 Jason.Sharpe@Lumen.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Vero Fiber
- Formerly Forethought, formerly San Isabel Telecom = 303-815-1000, or www.verofiber.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Other (if applicable)

Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Non potable Irrigation Water (if applicable)

Change in Zoning Map
- Maps to scale showing the land in question, location, legal description of boundaries, location and existing use of all buildings, utility easements, drainage easements or natural drainage features, hazardous areas, setbacks, street names, etc.North arrow, scale (1 inch = 100 feet or 1 inch = 200 feet), and date of preparation;The subdivision name or block and lot number of the area to be zoned (if applicable) at the top of each sheet;Legal description of area to be zoned (entire area and individual zone districts). For unsubdivided property, district boundaries shall be determined by a metes and bounds description;Location and boundaries, including dimensions, of the property(s) proposed for rezoning. Note: Generally, district boundaries are to be boundary lines of subdivided parcels or the center lines of physical streets, roads, highways, alleys, railroad rights-of-way, and channelized waterways, or such lines extended along an imaginary line;The acreage or square footage proposed for rezoning;Zoning and existing land uses on all lands adjacent to the area proposed for rezoning;The location and dimensions for all existing public rights-of-way including streets, and centerlines of water-courses within and adjacent to the area proposed for rezoning;The names of all adjoining subdivisions with lines of abutting lots, and departing property lines of adjoining properties not subdivided; andCertificate and signature blocks for the surveyor, planning and zoning commission, town council, and Eagle County Clerk and Recorder as required for plat endorsements.
School Site Dedication Plan (if applicable)School Site Dedication per 17.38 with an accompanying plan provided by the applicant and letter provided by the school district. May be included in the narrative.
Will Serve Letter – Fire Department (if applicable)

Final Plat Amendment

Approval Process

Administrative Plat Amendments are reviewed by staff. These pertain to the subdivision of a previously-approved multi-family, commercial, light industrial, or mixed use building into separate individually-owned lots.

Minor Plat Amendments are reviewed by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets every first Wednesday of the month and as needed on the third Wednesday of the month. These pertain to minor changes in configuration of elements of a subdivision, such as consolidation of two or more lots into a single lot in a previously recorded subdivision plat and lot line adjustments to one or more lots within a single subdivision which do not significantly change the layout or size of the lot or the number of lots, and do not significantly change road configurations.

Major Plat Amendment Applicants are reviewed by the Planning Commission and then Town Council. The Planning Commission meets every first Wednesday of the month and as needed on the third Wednesday of the month. The Town Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. These pertain to major changes in configuration of elements of a subdivision of property.

Fees & Deposit

All fees and deposits can be paid in person at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard Gypsum, CO 81637) or by mail to PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 18637.

Fee: $200 plus $50/unit or lot
Deposit: $3,000

Required Materials for Application

Summary Letter
- Description of why the final plat amendment is needed, its purpose and goas.A written explanation as to why any Note in the title was not included on the plat.
Title Report (no less than 90 days old)
Tax Certificate
Transportation Impact Study
If applicable for Major Plat Amendments
Mailing Labels for Posted Notice
(Applicable for Major and Minor Plat Amendments. Not necessary for Administrative Plat Amendments.)

Labels: 5/8” x 1”, 30 ct. per sheet (Avery 5160) / Font Size: 10-12 Points.

Affidavit for Posted Notice - to be submitted during posting process(Applicable for Major and Minor Plat Amendments. Not necessary for Administrative Plat Amendments.)
- The Affidavit for Posted Notice can be found at the in the Community Development page Forms, Applications, & DocumentsThis document requires a notary.It does not need to be turned in until physical posting has occurred on the property. Check The Town of Gypsum’s Municipal code in Municode Chapter 17.70 for the minimum posting deadline before the first Public Hearing: Link
Presentation
- Applicable for Major and Minor Plat Amendments. Not necessary for Administrative Plat Amendments.To be submitted 2 weeks before the scheduled Planning Commission and Town Council meetings.
Soils Report
- Major Plat Amendments, if applicableEvidence shall be submitted to establish that the site of the proposed subdivision is geologically suitable for development. Such evidence shall be in the form of a report from a Colorado registered professional engineer and shall describe bedrock lithology and the stratigraphy of overlaying unconsolidated material in sufficient detail to indicate any potential development problems resulting from groundwater, subsidence, instability in road excavations and fills, expansive soils, drainage patterns, structural bearing strength, grading, underground utilities and other development activities.
Covenants/ Declarations/ Restrictions
- Required for Administrative Plat; included in Major & Minor Plat Amendments if applicable.Proposed covenants and/or restrictions to control activities or land uses, which will be recorded with the final plat. Covenants may not be less restrictive than town regulations. Covenants are required to include:The property owners’ association shall be established before the homes, non-residential units, or lots are sold;Membership shall be mandatory for each lot or unit and any successive buyer, with the town being excepted or allowed to opt out for any property conveyed or dedicated to it for public purposes;Any open space restrictions shall be permanent, not just for a period of years;The association shall be responsible for liability insurance, local taxes, and the maintenance or recreational and other facilities not conveyed or dedicated to the town or another local government approved by the town;Property owners shall pay their pro rata share of the costs of the association, and the assessment levied by the association can become a lien on the property if allowed in the master deed establishing the home owners’ association; andThe association shall be able to adjust the assessment to meet changed needs and demands.
Final Amended Plat
- The plat shall be submitted in CAD, as a PDF, and if approved, made durable and reproducible, at a scale no less than one equals 200 feet, on a sheet or sheets with external dimensions of 24 inches by 36 inches. In the case of multiple sheets, a map key shall be provided on each sheet showing the relationship of the individual sheet to the overall plan. All information shall be accurate and legible. The plat shall be made from a dimensionally stable polyester sheet such as Mylar at least three mills thick. It shall also include nonfading permanent ink with margins a minimum of two-inches on the left side and one-half inch at the top, bottom, and right side of the plat.The final plat shall contain the following information and shall be prepared and signed by a registered Colorado land surveyor.a. Subdivision name, graphic scale, north arrow, date of preparation, and statement by the professional land surveyor explaining how bearings were determined;b. Section, township, range, and principal meridian; or for grants and unsurveyed parcels of land, information relating to the system of indexing the county assessor already has in place, to be included in the title block;c. Legal description of property being subdivided and the total acreage. This should be part of the dedicatory language (See section 17.20.020(2) k.);d. Complete scale drawing of the survey data, including all information necessary to establish all boundaries in the field and a description of all corner monuments, found and/or set;e. Subdivision boundary lines, street and other right-of-way lines, lot, parcel, and tract lines, showing in all cases accurate distances, bearings, and curve data consisting of radii, central angels, arc lengths, and chord information;f. All recorded and apparent rights-of-way and easements, and if research for the recorded rights-of-way and easements is done by someone other than the professional land surveyor who prepares the plat, the source from which such recorded rights-of-way and easements were obtained;g. Street names and/or easement descriptions and widths of each right-of-way or easement (See section 17.24.020 and 17.24.040);h. A number or other means to identify each lot, parcel, or tract and the area in square feet or acres of each;i. The type of use to be permitted (other than single family residential) for each lot, tract, or parcel;j. The street address of each lot, tract, and/or parcel, determined by the town address system;k. The following certifications and dedications shall appear on the final plat and shall be substantially as indicated by the examples as shown in Appendix A:1.Dedication and waiver by the subdivider.2.Surveyor's certificate.3.Planning commission certificate.4.Town council certificate.5.Approval to record certificate.6.Lienholder certificate.7.Title company certificate.8.Eagle County Treasurer Certificate.l. Vicinity map showing the platted area, accesses, adjoining ownership/subdivisions (including mailing and physical addresses), section lines, and other relevant information to easily ascertain the location of the proposed subdivision to individuals unfamiliar with the area;m. Finished floor elevations shall be indicated;n. Any conflicting boundary evidence;o. A statement defining the lineal units used including but not limited to meters, chains, feet, and U.S. survey feet.p. Information on avigation easements in place.
Final Plat – Engineering Plans
- Required for Major Plat Amendments and needed on a case by case basis for Minor Plat AmendmentsTopography, indicated by contour lines at two-foot intervals on land of less than six percent slope, five-foot intervals on land seven percent to 20 percent slope, or ten-foot intervals on land greater than 20 percent slope, providing the same contour intervals are used throughout.Existing and proposed setbacks and easementsPotential building envelopesLocation of grades and drivewaysWetlandsHazardous areasSteep slopesUtilities design plansStreet namesWidth of each right-of-wayStreet address of lotsSubdivision nameGraphic scaleNorth arrowDate of preparationBasis bearingsLegal description of property subdivided and total amount of acreage. Should be part of dedicatory language.Complete survey date, including all information necessary to establish all boundaries in the field and a description of all corner monuments found and/or set.Subdivision boundary lines, street and other right-of-way lines, easements, lot, parcel, and tract lines, showing in all cases accurate distances, bearings and curve data consisting of radii, central angles, arc lengths and chord information.A number or other means to identify each lot, parcel or tract and the area in square feet or acres of each.Vicinity map-ownership, etc., easy to locate subdivision.Construction plans, profiles, and typical cross sections of streets, bridges, culverts, and other required structures showing that each will comply with Town of Gypsum road standards.Design plans and specifications illustrating that suitable and adequate water supply will be provided to all lots, parcels, and tracts.Design plans and specifications illustrating that suitable and adequate sanitary sewer facilities will be provided for all lots, parcels and tracts.Design plans and specifications illustrating that suitable and adequate drainage facilities will be provided for the subdivision.Erosion Control PlanLighting Plan
Utility Easement Vacation/Adjustment Letter – Black Hills Energy
- Major & Minor Plat Amendments if applicable.Black Hills Energy. 800-563-0012. www.BlackHillsEnergy.com
Utility Easement Vacation/Adjustment Letter – Holy Cross Energy
- Major & Minor Plat Amendments if applicable.Holy Cross Energy (Headquarters), 3799 HWY 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602. (970)945-5491. www.HolyCrossEnergy.com
Utility Easement Vacation/Adjustment Letter – Comcast
- Major & Minor Plat Amendments if applicable.1-855-307-8483. www.Xfinity_Platinum.com
Utility Easement Vacation/Adjustment Letter – Lumen
- Major & Minor Plat Amendments if applicable.Jason Sharpe 970-309-2973 Jason.Sharpe@Lumen.com
Utility Easement Vacation/Adjustment Letter – Vero Fiber
- Major & Minor Plat Amendments if applicable.Formerly Forethought, formerly San Isabel Telecom = 303-815-1000, or www.verofiber.com
Utility Easement Vacation/Adjustment Letter – Other
- Major & Minor Plat Amendments if applicable.
Utility Easement Vacation/Adjustment Letter – Non potable Irrigation Water
- Major & Minor Plat Amendments if applicable.
Cost Estimate for Required Improvements
- Major Plat and Minor Plat Amendment, if applicable.
  We prefer these submission in an Excel Spreadsheet.
  Required improvements shall include streets with accompanying structures, drainage systems and signs, domestic water systems, fire hydrants, street lights, survey monuments, sanitary sewer system, perimeter fencing (if applicable), electricity, telephone, CATV, erosion control, and other facilities as required by the town, in accordance with town standard specifications, as conditions for final plat approval. The planning commission shall advise the town council of their recommendations regarding improvements deemed necessary and appropriate for each subdivision on an individual basis.
Required improvements must be completed within two years after final plat approval by the town council or all previous approvals become null and void and shall be considered withdrawn for good and justifiable cause.
Dust Control Plan
- Major Plat & Minor Plat Amendment if applicable.Can be included with engineering plans.
Erosion Control Plan
- Can be included with engineering plans.
School Site Dedication Plan
- Major Plat Amendments, if applicable.School Site Dedication per 17.38 with an accompanying plan provided by the applicant and letter provided by the school district. May be included in the narrative.

Will Service Letter – Fire Department
- If applicable.

Final Plat (PUD and Straight Zoning)

Approval Process

Final Plat Applicants are reviewed by the Planning Commission and then Town Council. The Planning Commission meets every first Wednesday of the month and as needed on the third Wednesday of the month. The Town Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

Fees & Deposit

All fees and deposits can be paid in person at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard Gypsum, CO 81637) or by mail to PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 18637.

Fee:
- Residential (any number of units): $500 plus $10/residential unit
- Commercial/Industrial/Mixed-use (any number of acres): $500
Deposit:
- Residential: $3,000
- Commercial/Industrial/Mixed-use: $5,000

Application cannot be deemed complete and review started until payment has been received. Permit fees cover town planning, staff review time, and all Planning Commission and Town Council hearings. Deposit covers items, including but not limited to, town engineering review times, outside engineering review times, general counsel and water attorney fees, publication notices, postal/mail notices, plat check fees, updates to GIS system, and updates to the town zoning map. Any outstanding fees due to the Town must be paid before any additional land use applications will be accepted. Combined submissions, such as annexation and sketch plans, or preliminary and final, shall be accompanied by a combined fee. (17.16.010)

Required Materials for Application

Summary Letter (Straight Zoning)
- Assurance that there will be all-weather access to the subdivision via public roads conforming to Town of Gypsum standards from existing Town, county or state roads and that maintenance, including snow removal, is assured for said access road.Assurance and description of how the sub-divider will have electrical power, telephone, cable T.V, phone, sewer, trash, drainage, natural gas, and any other service or utility adequately supplied to the subdivision to serve all lots, parcels and tracts requiring said service.Formal list of all changes from approved Preliminary planProof to compliance with Town of Gypsum road standards (if applicable)Proof gas, electricity, phone/cable, water, sewer, trash, drainage, and any other service or utility is adequately suppliedDocumentation demonstrating that proposed building(s) or structure(s) will comply with the design requirements described in section 15.05.040 or the specific subdivision design guidelines approved by the planning commission pursuant to section 15.05.060.Explanation of arrangements conveying land for public purposes or money in lieu thereof in accord with section 17.04.050.School Site Dedication per 17.38 with an accompanying plan provided by the applicant and letter provided by the school district.Common interest community exemption. The planning commission may waive required exhibits for common interest communities rendered unnecessary because the request creates no greater impacts on town services than the existing allowed uses. Final plans shall be prepared in conformance with section 17.28.040 of this title.Additional information may be requested for inclusion by the town manager or the town manager's designee if appropriate to the application, and information required above may be waived by the town manager or the town manager's designee if it is deemed to be inappropriate to the application.
Summary Letter (PUD Zoning)
- A list of all proposed deviations (if any) from the subdivision regulation requirements and design standards, and written requests for variance including reasons therefore.ALL INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY REQUIRED IN SKETCH PLANReasons PUD procedure is more desirable than conventional zoning;Proposed land uses, building locations and housing unit densities;Proposed circulation pattern indicating the status of street ownership;Proposed open space and common property uses, including verification by a professional land surveyor that the 25 percent open space requirement is met;Proposed method of water supply and sewage disposal; Note: Booster stations and lift stations are discouraged;Economic and supporting data to justify any proposed commercial and industrial elements in an area not so zoned;Relation of the proposed PUD to the surrounding area and master plan;Proposed schedule of PUD phasing;Statement by a qualified professional as to the impact of the proposed PUD upon the public school system;Statement by a qualified professional of the estimated demands for town services, including but not limited to water, sewer, transportation, park and recreation, and law enforcement;Statement by a qualified professional of the projected town sales, use and property tax revenue based upon the previous year's tax levy, and a schedule of projected receipts of that revenue;Conceptual plans of all architectural forms anticipated for development within the PUD;Preliminary site plans and preliminary architectural plans proposed for the first phase of proposed development;Statement by a qualified professional of the estimated demands for fire protection and ambulance service;Proposed compliance land for public purpose, 17.04.050, (in addition to public open space, 5% of total acres must be deeded to school district, property owners’ association with adequate provision for continuous administration and maintenance, special districts or Town).School Site Dedication per 17.38 with an accompanying plan provided by the applicant and letter provided by the school district.Additional information may be requested for inclusion by the town manager or the town manager's designee if appropriate to the application, and information required above may be waived by the town manager or the town manager's designee if it is deemed to be inappropriate to the application.
Title Report (no less than 90 days old)
Tax Certificate
Transportation Impact Study
Mailing Labels for Posted Notice

Labels: 5/8” x 1”, 30 ct. per sheet (Avery 5160) / Font Size: 10-12 Points.

Affidavit for Posted Notice (to be submitted during posting process)
- The Affidavit for Posted Notice can be found at the in the Community Development Application Submission Portal & Additional Documents.This document requires a notary.It does not need to be turned in until physical posting has occurred on the property. Check The Town of Gypsum’s Municipal code in M unicode Chapter 17.70 for the minimum posting deadline before the first Public Hearing: Link
Presentation
- To be submitted 2 weeks before the scheduled Planning Commission and Town Council meetings.
Geological Hazards Mitigation Plan (if applicable)
- If the proposed subdivision lies in an identified geologic hazard area, or is suspected by the planning commission or planning department to lie in a geologic hazard area, the subdivider shall submit the following maps, reports, or data prepared by a qualified geologist:Previously submitted Geological Hazards Report or an updateMap or maps illustrating the geologic conditions of the area, with particular attention given to the applicable geologic hazard. Subsurface geologic cross sections shall also be utilized to show conditions at depth, if applicable. The geologic maps shall be at the same scale and in the same format as the preliminary plan maps.A geologic report explaining the above maps and cross sections, with particular emphasis on evaluating and predicting the impact of such geologic disturbances on the proposed land use changes and developments. It shall also include recommended procedures to be employed in meeting the purposes of these regulations.The applicant shall explain the nature, density, and intensity to the proposed development or land use change in narrative, pictorial, and/or graphic form, and shall explain procedures that will be needed and are planned to carry out the objectives of these regulations.
Soils Report
- Evidence shall be submitted to establish that the site of the proposed subdivision is geologically suitable for development. Such evidence shall be in the form of a report from a Colorado registered professional engineer and shall describe bedrock lithology and the stratigraphy of overlaying unconsolidated material in sufficient detail to indicate any potential development problems resulting from groundwater, subsidence, instability in road excavations and fills, expansive soils, drainage patterns, structural bearing strength, grading, underground utilities and other development activities.
Landscaping Plan
Covenants/ Declarations/ Restrictions
- Proposed covenants and/or restrictions to control activities or land uses, which will be recorded with the final plat. Covenants may not be less restrictive than town regulations. Covenants are required to include:The property owners’ association shall be established before the homes, non-residential units, or lots are sold;Membership shall be mandatory for each lot or unit and any successive buyer, with the town being excepted or allowed to opt out for any property conveyed or dedicated to it for public purposes;Any open space restrictions shall be permanent, not just for a period of years;The association shall be responsible for liability insurance, local taxes, and the maintenance or recreational and other facilities not conveyed or dedicated to the town or another local government approved by the town;Property owners shall pay their pro rata share of the costs of the association, and the assessment levied by the association can become a lien on the property if allowed in the master deed establishing the home owners’ association; andThe association shall be able to adjust the assessment to meet changed needs and demands.
Metro District Agreement
Final Plat
- The plat shall be submitted in CAD, as a PDF, and if approved, made durable and reproducible, at a scale no less than one equals 200 feet, on a sheet or sheets with external dimensions of 24 inches by 36 inches. In the case of multiple sheets, a map key shall be provided on each sheet showing the relationship of the individual sheet to the overall plan. All information shall be accurate and legible. The plat shall be made from a dimensionally stable polyester sheet such as Mylar at least three mills thick. It shall also include nonfading permanent ink with margins a minimum of two-inches on the left side and one-half inch at the top, bottom, and right side of the plat.The final plat shall contain the following information and shall be prepared and signed by a registered Colorado land surveyor.a. Subdivision name, graphic scale, north arrow, date of preparation, and statement by the professional land surveyor explaining how bearings were determined;b. Section, township, range, and principal meridian; or for grants and unsurveyed parcels of land, information relating to the system of indexing the county assessor already has in place, to be included in the title block;c. Legal description of property being subdivided and the total acreage. This should be part of the dedicatory language (See section 17.20.020(2) k.);d. Complete scale drawing of the survey data, including all information necessary to establish all boundaries in the field and a description of all corner monuments, found and/or set;e. Subdivision boundary lines, street and other right-of-way lines, lot, parcel, and tract lines, showing in all cases accurate distances, bearings, and curve data consisting of radii, central angels, arc lengths, and chord information;f. All recorded and apparent rights-of-way and easements, and if research for the recorded rights-of-way and easements is done by someone other than the professional land surveyor who prepares the plat, the source from which such recorded rights-of-way and easements were obtained;g. Street names and/or easement descriptions and widths of each right-of-way or easement (See section 17.24.020 and 17.24.040);h. A number or other means to identify each lot, parcel, or tract and the area in square feet or acres of each;i. The type of use to be permitted (other than single family residential) for each lot, tract, or parcel;j. The street address of each lot, tract, and/or parcel, determined by the town address system;k. The following certifications and dedications shall appear on the final plat and shall be substantially as indicated by the examples as shown in Appendix A:
  - 1.Dedication and waiver by the subdivider.
  - 2.Surveyor's certificate.
  - 3.Planning commission certificate.
  - 4.Town council certificate.
  - 5.Approval to record certificate.
  - 6.Lienholder certificate.
  - 7.Title company certificate.
  - 8.Eagle County Treasurer Certificate.
    - l. Vicinity map showing the platted area, accesses, adjoining ownership/subdivisions (including mailing and physical addresses), section lines, and other relevant information to easily ascertain the location of the proposed subdivision to individuals unfamiliar with the area;m. Finished floor elevations shall be indicated;n. Any conflicting boundary evidence;o. A statement defining the lineal units used including but not limited to meters, chains, feet, and U.S. survey feet.p. Information on avigation easements in place.
Final Plat – Engineering Plans
- Topography, indicated by contour lines at two-foot intervals on land of less than six percent slope, five-foot intervals on land seven percent to 20 percent slope, or ten-foot intervals on land greater than 20 percent slope, providing the same contour intervals are used throughout.Existing and proposed setbacks and easementsPotential building envelopesLocation of grades and drivewaysWetlandsHazardous areasSteep slopesUtilities design plansStreet namesWidth of each right-of-wayStreet address of lotsSubdivision nameGraphic scaleNorth arrowDate of preparationBasis bearingsLegal description of property subdivided and total amount of acreage. Should be part of dedicatory language.Complete survey date, including all information necessary to establish all boundaries in the field and a description of all corner monuments found and/or set.Subdivision boundary lines, street and other right-of-way lines, easements, lot, parcel, and tract lines, showing in all cases accurate distances, bearings and curve data consisting of radii, central angles, arc lengths and chord information.A number or other means to identify each lot, parcel or tract and the area in square feet or acres of each.Vicinity map-ownership, etc., easy to locate subdivision.Construction plans, profiles, and typical cross sections of streets, bridges, culverts, and other required structures showing that each will comply with Town of Gypsum road standards.Design plans and specifications illustrating that suitable and adequate water supply will be provided to all lots, parcels, and tracts.Design plans and specifications illustrating that suitable and adequate sanitary sewer facilities will be provided for all lots, parcels and tracts.Design plans and specifications illustrating that suitable and adequate drainage facilities will be provided for the subdivision.Erosion Control PlanLighting Plan
Will Service/Won’t Service Letter – Black Hills Energy (if applicable)
- Black Hills Energy. 800-563-0012. www.BlackHillsEnergy.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Holy Cross Energy (if applicable)
- Holy Cross Energy (Headquarters), 3799 HWY 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602. (970)945-5491. www.HolyCrossEnergy.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Comcast (if applicable)
- Comcast: 1-855-307-8483. www.Xfinity_Platinum.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Lumen (if applicable)
- Jason Sharpe 970-309-2973 Jason.Sharpe@Lumen.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Vero Fiber (if applicable)
- Formerly Forethought, formerly San Isabel Telecom = 303-815-1000, or www.verofiber.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Other (if applicable)
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Non potable Irrigation Water (if applicable)
Cost Estimate for Required Improvements
- We prefer submission in an Excel Spreadsheet.
  Required improvements shall include streets with accompanying structures, drainage systems and signs, domestic water systems, fire hydrants, street lights, survey monuments, sanitary sewer system, perimeter fencing (if applicable), electricity, telephone, CATV, erosion control, and other facilities as required by the town, in accordance with town standard specifications, as conditions for final plat approval. The planning commission shall advise the town council of their recommendations regarding improvements deemed necessary and appropriate for each subdivision on an individual basis.Required improvements must be completed within two years after final plat approval by the town council or all previous approvals become null and void and shall be considered withdrawn for good and justifiable cause.
Dust Control Plan
- Can be included with engineering plans.
Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Plan (if applicable)
- If the proposed subdivision lies within an identified wildfire hazard area, or is suspected by the planning commission or planning department to lie in a wildfire hazard area, the subdivider shall submit the following information certified by a qualified professional forester:Previously submitted Wildfire Hazards Mitigation Report or an updateMaps or overlays portraying the existing wildfire conditions of the area, with particular attention given to the effects of slope, topographic, and vegetative (living and dead) conditions. Such maps shall be on a scale sufficiently detailed to meet and objective of these regulations.The procedures proposed to reduce or control conditions of wildfire hazard.The fire protection plan for the proposed land use including all fire suppression facilities necessary to meet the objectives of these regulations.
Permit to access Federal or State Highway (if applicable)
Erosion Control Plan
- Can be included with engineering plans
Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan
- If the proposed subdivision lies within an identified environmental hazard area, or is suspected by the planning commission or planning department to lie in an environmental hazard area, the subdivider shall submit the following information certified by a qualified professional forester:Previously submitted Environmental Impacts Report or an updateStatement by a qualified professional as to how the proposed development will mitigate the impact upon wildlife, wetlands, contaminations, or any other identified environmental impact.
PUD Guide (PUD Final Plat only)
- Title and Names
  - The name of the proposed development
  - Date of preparation
Statement of Intent
- Describe the intent of this property by clearly stating the purpose of the development
General Information
- List total number of dwelling units broken down into single family, duplex, multi-family, employee/local resident housing and/or the amount of commercial square footage in each planning/land use area.
- Total acreage of dedicated open space
- Gross and net developable area (in acres)
- Maintenance responsibilities for roads, and drainage structures/features, trails, sidewalks, etc.…
Definitions
- For any use which is not defined in the Town of Gypsum’s Land Use Regulations, for a new use, or for a use which has been augmented in definition to suit the PUD
Planning/Land Use Areas – for each planning/land use area list the following:
- Primary Uses – Make sure you list all appropriate uses (and process to approve, if any) to avoid unnecessary PUD amendments in the future.
- Accessory Uses –
  - Process to approve accessory uses (if applicable)
- Permitted Temporary Uses and Standards
  - Indicate use duration, number, size, height, for temporary uses
  - Process to approve temporary uses (if applicable) e.g. Special Review, use by right).
- Building Standards
  - Maximum height of structures
  - Building coverage limitation (if applicable)
  - Type of dwelling units
  - Floor Area Limitation (if applicable)
  - Impervious limitation (if applicable)
  - Building envelope reference (e.g. building envelopes and height restrictions shall control the bulk of the building)
- Lot Standards
  - Minimum lot areas (if applicable)
  - Setbacks
    - Front, side and rear setback restrictions
    - Building envelope reference (e.g. all buildings must be contained within the platted building envelope)
  - Allowable encroachments/exceptions (e.g. garages may encroach
    - ·outside of the building envelope; overhangs, fences, etc.…)
- Parking
  - Minimum number of spaces
    - Residential: Off-street parking spaces/dwelling unit and overflow provision (if applicable); state if on street parking is permissible or not.
    - Commercial/Other: Number of spaces based on proposal submitted/square footage per use ratio (state if on street parking is permissible or not, etc.).
  - Size of parking spaces (Indoor/Outdoor)
  - If compact car spaces are desired, indicate the percentage allowed, etc.…
  - Indicate if joint/shared parking is allowed with adjacent properties. If so, what is the ratio for number of parking spaces, etc.…
- Storage/Trash
  - Provisions for the storage and/or screening of boats, campers, and trailer vehicles
  - Provision for the storage and/or screening of other outside materials (if applicable) and trash containers
  - Provision for trash removal
  - Screening requirements
- Fences
  - Maximum height
  - Material, type and design
- Wildfire Mitigation
  - Defensible space (if applicable)
  - Fire resistive construction requirements (if any)
PUD Sign Code/Lighting Standards
- Signs
  - One or more of the following types of signs are usually associated with development projects: temporary signs, project entry signs, tenant signs, directional/informational signs, building identification signs, window signs
  - For each type of sign identification above, indicate the following information:
    - Maximum number of each type
    - Maximum square footage (per face) of each sign
    - Maximum height and number of faces per sign
    - Minimum setback
    - Lighting method
    - Material/design
  - Standard Statement – Permits shall be required prior to the
    - construction/installation of any signs by the DRB, Town of Gypsum,
    - etc.…
- Lighting
  - Maximum height of pole lights
  - Maximum height of walkway lights
  - Light pole/standard spacing
  - Fixture type; light colors, etc.…
  - Hours of operation
  - Standard Statement – lights will not cast glare on adjacent properties or rights-of-way, etc.…
Circulation
- Pedestrian Paths/Trails (if applicable)
  - Description of general location, size
  - Installation responsibilities, materials used, etc.…
- Vehicular
  - Graphically designate major roadways, bus stops, emergency access, etc.…
Open Space/Recreation – Provide statements and graphics in regard to the
- following:
- General layout of all common open space, trails, pedestrian paths, etc.…
- Manner of integration with adjacent existing or planned open space or park lands
- Provisions for ownership of common areas
- Percent of project area dedicated to open space
- Uses permitted in open space
Landscaping – provide the following types of information
- Minimum or maximum area in square feet and overall lot coverage (percentage)
- Density of plant materials and general type of plants
- Minimum height of coniferous and minimum caliper of deciduous materials at planting
- Explanation of any restoration, grading or landscape techniques, including maintenance and planting schedule, revegetation/removal of dead material practices, etc.…
- General landscaping or land shaping intent for common open space
- Wildfire mitigation practices or requirements
General Provision
- Limitations of number and types of animals
- Pollution Control , for such things as noise, dust, glare, odor, vibrations, smoke, radiation, heat, or any other possible pollutant
  - Describe fireplace types
- Provisions for guide modifications including amendments, special or
  - temporary uses, limited review uses, enforcement, appeals, design review board authority (etc. ) and building envelope amendments
No-build Area Restrictions – No structures shall occur in the following areas:
- Within ________ setback from the high water mark, or the 100 year floodplain
- Existing slopes of 30%+
- Areas of critical wildlife habitat (migration corridors, geologic hazards, severe wildfire hazards, etc.…)
Other:
- Other additional standards may be required to address problems unique to individual sites
- Different application processes: types of review for such things as allowing accessory or temporary uses, building envelope amendments, etc.…
- Statement saying that, “Where the PUD Guide falls silent, and the Town of Gypsum Land Use Regulations are not, the Land Use Regulations shall rule. Anywhere the PUD and the Town of Gypsum Land Use Regulations conflict, the PUD Guide shall rule.”
- Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan: if any of the uses require the use of hazardous materials, a supplemental plan may also be required to be attached to the PUD Guide. If the use is limited (e.g. a single gas pump), the Plan may be incorporated within the Guide.
Mineral Resource Plan
- If the proposed subdivision lies in an identified mineral resource area, or is suspected by the planning commission or planning department of lying within a mineral resource area, the subdivider shall submit the following information prepared by a qualified geologist:Previously submitted Mineral Resource Report or an updateOwnership of the mineral right affected.Type and location of mineral resources under the property.An analysis of the commercial feasibility of extracting the mineral resource.A map or maps showing the geologic conditions of the area with particular attention given to the applicable mineral resource deposit. Subsurface geologic cross sections shall also be utilized to illustrate such conditions at depth. The geologic maps shall be at the same scale and in the same format as the preliminary plan maps.Evidence that the development plan will present no obstacle to extraction of the mineral resources on or under the subject property, or evidence that the proposed development will be of greater economic value than the minerals present.
Flood Hazards Mitigation Plan
- If the proposed subdivision lies within an identified flood hazard area, or is suspected by the planning commission or planning department to lie in a flood prone area, the subdivider shall submit the following certified by a professional engineer:Previously submitted Flood Hazards Report or an updateOn the preliminary plan map show the area which would be covered by a base flood and flood water surface elevations at representative cross sections.On the preliminary plan map show the minimum finished floor elevation, size, and location of all proposed and existing structures and improvements. The location and elevations of existing and proposed streets, water supply systems, and sewage facilities shall be shown, as well.Proposed flood prevention measures, if any.Specifications for building construction and materials, filling, dredging, grading, channel changes, storage of materials, water supply systems, and sanitary facilities.Descriptions of any construction activity which would reduce the hydraulic capacity of the flood-way.
School Site Dedication Plan
- School Site Dedication per 17.38 with an accompanying plan provided by the applicant and letter provided by the school district. May be included in the narrative.
Deeds for Land for Public Purpose (if applicable, later on)
Will Service Letter – Fire Department (if applicable)
Water Rights Dedication From (if applicable)The Water Rights Dedication Form can be found in the Community Development page Application Submission Portal & Additional Documents.

Location & Extent Review

Approval Process

Fees & Deposit

All fees and deposits can be paid in person at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard Gypsum, CO 81637) or by mail to PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 18637.

Fee: $250.00
Deposit: $500.00

Application cannot be deemed complete and review started until payment has been received. Permit fees cover town planning, staff review time, and all Planning Commission and Town Council hearings. Deposit covers items, including but not limited to, town engineering review times, outside engineering review times, general counsel and water attorney fees, publication notices, postal/mail notices, plat check fees, updates to GIS system, and updates to the town zoning map. Any outstanding fees due to the Town must be paid before any additional land use applications will be accepted. Combined submissions, such as annexation and sketch plans, or preliminary and final, shall be accompanied by a combined fee. (17.16.010)

Required Materials for Application

Summary Letter
- Letter stating why the proposed use is needed and comparing impacts with currently approved zoning.
- Assurance that there will be all-weather access to the subdivision via public roads conforming to Town of Gypsum standards from existing Town, county or state roads and that maintenance, including snow removal, is assured for said access road.
- Existing and proposed zoning of subdivisionNames of mineral rights owner(s), if applicableWater and sewer provisionsService providers and summary of methods of provision: fire, solid waste, phone, electricity, recreation, schools, etc.
- What are offsite impacts? How are they accounted for?
- List of districts and taxing entitiesParking plan if necessaryName of proposed facility.Land area and legal description.
- Additional information may be requested for inclusion by the town manager or the town manager's designee if appropriate to the application, and information required above may be waived by the town manager or the town manager's designee if it is deemed to be inappropriate to the application.
- Note: Applicant shall provide a public improvement guarantee, in the form of a dedication of rights-of-way, sidewalk construction, etc., if required by the planning and zoning commission.
Presentation
- To be submitted 2 weeks before the scheduled Planning Commission meeting.
Location & Extent Review – Site Plan
- Roads
- Setbacks, easements
- Utilities easements and drainageways should be identified.
- Land area and legal description
- Vicinity map (one mile radius with emphasis on major roadways)
- Proposed land use for each area and its area in square feet
- Existing and proposed public and private right-of-way serving the site, types of surfacing and width of paving.
- The existing zoning of the property to be used, as well as the zoning and residential density of all adjacent properties.
- Existing and proposing finished grade topography, indicated by contour lines at two-foot intervals on land of less than six percent slope, five-foot intervals on land seven percent to 20 percent slope, or ten-foot intervals on land greater than 20 percent slope, providing the same contour intervals are used throughout.
- The location(s) and dimension(s) of all existing and proposed structures, the use(s) to be located herein, the building elevations, gross floor area and locations of entrances and loading points.
- Location of outdoor waste disposal systems.
- All existing and proposed curb cuts, driveways, parking (including number of spaces) and storage areas.
- The location(s) and dimension(s) of existing curb cuts and driveways on adjacent properties and across right-of-way.
- All walks, open and recreation areas with a description of these improvements.
- Provisions for access by emergency vehicles.
- Signage and lighting devices fully detailed.
- Utility lines and appurtenances.
- An illustrative landscape plan showing locations, general types and sizes of all proposed landscaping materials, fences, walls, planters, irrigation, amount of irrigated space, and any other landscaping feature.
- Parking plan, if necessary
Water Rights Dedication From (if applicable)
- The Water Rights Dedication Form can be found in the Community Development page Application Submission Portal & Additional Documents.

Preliminary Plan (PUD and Straight Zoning)

Approval Process

Preliminary Plan Applicants are reviewed by the Planning Commission and then Town Council. The Planning Commission meets every first Wednesday of the month and as needed on the third Wednesday of the month. The Town Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

Fees & Deposit

All fees and deposits can be paid in person at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard Gypsum, CO 81637) or by mail to PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 18637.

Fees:
- Residential: $1,000 plus $20/unit (less than 20 units)
- Residential: $2,000 plus $20/unit (more than 20 units)
Commercial/Industrial: $1,000 (less than 5 acres)
- Commercial/Industrial: $2,000 (more than 5 acres)
- Mixed-use: $1,000 (less than 5 acres)
- Mixed-use: $2,000 (more than 5 acres)
Deposits:
- Residential: $5,000 (less than 20 units)
- Residential: $7,000 (more than 20 units)
- Commercial/Industrial: $5,000 (less than 5 acres)
- Commercial/Industrial: $10,000 (more than 5 acres)
- Mixed-use: $7,000 (less than 5 acres)
- Mixed-use: $10,000 (more than 5 acres)

Application cannot be deemed complete and review started until payment has been received. Permit fees cover town planning, staff review time, and all Planning Commission and Town Council hearings. Deposit covers items, including but not limited to, town engineering review times, outside engineering review times, general counsel and water attorney fees, publication notices, postal/mail notices, plat check fees, updates to GIS system, and updates to the town zoning map. Any outstanding fees due to the Town must be paid before any additional land use applications will be accepted. Combined submissions, such as annexation and sketch plans, or preliminary and final, shall be accompanied by a combined fee. (17.16.010)

Required Materials for Application

Summary Letter (Straight Zoning)
- If the subdivision does not adjoin an existing town, county or state road right-of-way in order to provide direct access, evidence of how public all-weather access is to be provided and maintained. The subdivider shall be responsible for constructing and maintaining such access road(s) unless otherwise agreed to by the town.
- Existing and proposed zoning of subdivision and adjacent propertiesService providers and summary of methods of provision: fire, solid waste, phone, electricity, recreation, schools, etc.
- All weather access from existing town, county or state roads clearly defined
- Explanation of arrangements conveying land for public purposes or money in lieu thereof in accord with section 17.04.050.
- School Site Dedication per 17.38 with an accompanying plan provided by the applicant and letter provided by the school district.
- List of districts and taxing entities
- Evidence to establish that a connection will be made for a water supply system that is provided by the town municipal water system. The design of the connection and distribution system shall demonstrate the ability to provide sufficient flow and pressure for domestic and fire protection needs. This must be in the form of a report signed by a professional engineer registered in the State of Colorado, and must include the following information:
- The expected water requirements of the subdivision, in terms of flow and pressure, at full development, including various water uses to be permitted.
- The estimated consumptive use of water by the subdivision.Evidence to establish that a connection will be made to the town sewage disposal system. The design of the connection and sewage collection system shall demonstrate the ability to provide for sewage flow which may be generated by the subdivision. This must be in the form of a report signed by a professional engineer registered in the State of Colorado, and must include the following information:
- The expected sewage disposal requirements of the subdivision, in terms of organic and hydraulic loading, at full development.
- In the event that on-site sewage disposal has been approved by the town, evidence of the ability for the subdivision to be served with suitable on-site sewage treatment facilities. This shall include evidence that all applicable local, state, and federal requirements will be met.
- Any changes in information which was submitted with the sketch plan application shall be delineated and the reason for change explained.
- A list of all proposed deviations (if any) from the subdivision regulation requirements and design standards, and written requests for variance including reasons therefore.
- Common interest community exemption. The planning commission may waive required exhibits for common interest communities rendered unnecessary because the request creates no greater impacts on town services than the existing allowed uses.
- Additional information may be requested for inclusion by the town manager or the town manager's designee if appropriate to the application, and information required above may be waived by the town manager or the town manager's designee if it is deemed to be inappropriate to the application.
- All Information Previously Required In Sketch Plan
Summary Letter (PUD Zoning)
- A list of all proposed deviations (if any) from the subdivision regulation requirements and design standards, and written requests for variance including reasons therefore.
- All Information Previously Required In Sketch Plan
Title Report (no less than 90 days old
Tax Certificate
Transportation Impact Study
Metro District Service Agreement (if applicable)
Water Rights Dedication Form
- The Water Rights Dedication Form can be found in the Community Development page Application Submission Portal & Additional Documents.

Mailing Labels for Posted Notice

Labels: 5/8” x 1”, 30 ct. per sheet (Avery 5160) / Font Size: 10-12 Points.

Affidavit for Posted Notice (to be submitted during posting process)
- The Affidavit for Posted Notice can be found at the in the Community Development page Application Submission Portal & Additional Documents.This document requires a notary.It does not need to be turned in until physical posting has occurred on the property. Check The Town of Gypsum’s Municipal code in Municode Chapter 17.70 for the minimum posting deadline before the first Public Hearing.
Presentation
- To be submitted 2 weeks before the scheduled Planning Commission and Town Council meetings.
Geological Hazards Mitigation Plan (if applicable)
- If the proposed subdivision lies in an identified geologic hazard area, or is suspected by the planning commission or planning department to lie in a geologic hazard area, the subdivider shall submit the following maps, reports, or data prepared by a qualified geologist:Previously submitted Geological Hazards Report or an updateMap or maps illustrating the geologic conditions of the area, with particular attention given to the applicable geologic hazard. Subsurface geologic cross sections shall also be utilized to show conditions at depth, if applicable. The geologic maps shall be at the same scale and in the same format as the preliminary plan maps.A geologic report explaining the above maps and cross sections, with particular emphasis on evaluating and predicting the impact of such geologic disturbances on the proposed land use changes and developments. It shall also include recommended procedures to be employed in meeting the purposes of these regulations.The applicant shall explain the nature, density, and intensity to the proposed development or land use change in narrative, pictorial, and/or graphic form, and shall explain procedures that will be needed and are planned to carry out the objectives of these regulations.
Soils Report
- Evidence shall be submitted to establish that the site of the proposed subdivision is geologically suitable for development. Such evidence shall be in the form of a report from a Colorado registered professional engineer and shall describe bedrock lithology and the stratigraphy of overlaying unconsolidated material in sufficient detail to indicate any potential development problems resulting from groundwater, subsidence, instability in road excavations and fills, expansive soils, drainage patterns, structural bearing strength, grading, underground utilities and other development activities.
Preliminary Plan – Preliminary Site Plan
- The preliminary plan map and supplemental data shall set forth the following information and shall conform to the requirements of chapter 17.24, design standards.A vicinity map prepared at an appropriate scale covering a one-half mile area around the proposed subdivision (or farther if necessary to show all influencing factors) and showing existing roads, streams, municipal boundaries, platted areas, adjoining ownerships, utilities, and similar major natural or man-made features of the area. As a minimum, the nearest section lines shall be indicated for reference purposes.The preliminary plan map shall be prepared at a minimum scale of one inch equals 200 feet, although larger scale maps are acceptable if all details are clearly legible and the entire subdivision can be shown on one sheet.Date of preparation, north arrow, graphic scale, and person responsible for the map preparation.An accurate survey of the perimeter boundary of the land to be subdivided with ties to the Town’s Coordinate system and monuments, existing section corner markers, or other suitable points acceptable to the town engineering department. Total acreage must be specified.Topography, indicated by contour lines at two-foot intervals on land of less than six percent slope, five-foot intervals on land seven percent to 20 percent slope, or ten-foot intervals on land greater than 20 percent slope, providing the same contour intervals are used throughout.Location and principal dimensions for all existing and proposed public and private easements, street rights-of-way (including street names and addresses), alleys, buildings, streetlights, water and sewer lines, gas and other utility lines, water courses, and other important features within and adjacent to the property being subdivided.Principal dimensions to the nearest foot (which may be scaled values) and the approximate area (square feet or acres) of all proposed lots, parcels, or tracts, the total area of the proposed subdivision, the total area devoted to street rights-of-way and each other type of use.The proposed type of use for each lot, parcel, or tract.Lots shall be numbered consecutively, either throughout the subdivision or block by block. Other parcels or tracts shall also be individually identified by number or letter.Departing property lines and the names and mailing and physical addresses of owners of record of all nearby and adjoining properties within 300 feet of the proposed subdivision, including those separated only by a public right-of-way.Delineation of any area subject to a base flood and the flood water elevations at representative cross sections. Easements for storm drainage shall be provided as necessary.Reasonable access shall be provided to adjoining public and private lands by suitable rights-of-way or easements where such access is desirable or appropriate for present or future use of adjoining lands.Condominiums, apartments, multifamily, and planned unit developments have special requirements which must be addressed. (See chapter 17.28.)Information showing the proposed phasing of the subdivision, by filing area and sequence.The general location of potential building envelopes, number of units, non-residential floor area, off-street parking and the locations and anticipated grades of driveways.Delineation of proposed public and private open space dedications.Documentation demonstrating that proposed building(s) or structure(s) will comply with the design requirements described in section 15.05.040 or the subdivision specific design guidelines adopted by the planning commission pursuant to section 15.05.060.Design drawings and specifications of the proposed water system and sewer system showing sufficient detail for construction of the system.A grading and drainage plan and report, prepared by a Colorado registered professional engineer, shall be submitted and shall depict plans and specifications conforming to the town design standards for drainage, storm runoff peak discharge control and detention control.A lighting and landscaping plan shall be submitted illustrating the proposed locations of street lights and location and vegetation type of all landscape materials. Lighting shall comply with section 17.24.070.If the subdivision does not adjoin an existing town, county or state road right-of-way in order to provide direct access, evidence of how public all-weather access is to be provided and maintained. The subdivider shall be responsible for constructing and maintaining such access road(s) unless otherwise agreed to by the town.Information on topography (contour lines at 2 ft. less than 6% slope, 5 ft. slope 7-10%m 10 ft. 20% or more), hazardous areas, wetlands, etc. (runoff, drainage, wildfire, steep slopes, water bodies and vegetation)Principal dimensions to the foot and square foot acreage of all lots, parcels, tracts, total area of subdivision, area for streets and other uses
Preliminary Plan – Engineering Plans
- Topography, indicated by contour lines at two-foot intervals on land of less than six percent slope, five-foot intervals on land seven percent to 20 percent slope, or ten-foot intervals on land greater than 20 percent slope, providing the same contour intervals are used throughout.Existing and proposed setbacks and easementsPotential building envelopesLocation of grades and drivewaysWetlandsHazardous areasSteep slopesUtilities design plansStreet namesWidth of each right-of-wayStreet address of lotsSubdivision nameGraphic scaleNorth arrowDate of preparationBasis bearingsLegal description of property subdivided and total amount of acreage. Should be part of dedicatory language.Complete survey date, including all information necessary to establish all boundaries in the field and a description of all corner monuments found and/or set.Subdivision boundary lines, street and other right-of-way lines, easements, lot, parcel, and tract lines, showing in all cases accurate distances, bearings and curve data consisting of radii, central angles, arc lengths and chord information.A number or other means to identify each lot, parcel or tract and the area in square feet or acres of each.Vicinity map-ownership, etc., easy to locate subdivision.Construction plans, profiles, and typical cross sections of streets, bridges, culverts, and other required structures showing that each will comply with Town of Gypsum road standards.Design plans and specifications illustrating that suitable and adequate water supply will be provided to all lots, parcels, and tracts.Design plans and specifications illustrating that suitable and adequate sanitary sewer facilities will be provided for all lots, parcels and tracts.Design plans and specifications illustrating that suitable and adequate drainage facilities will be provided for the subdivision.Erosion Control PlanLighting Plan
Landscaping Plan
Covenants/ Declarations/ Restrictions
- Proposed covenants and/or restrictions to control activities or land uses, which will be recorded with the final plat. Covenants may not be less restrictive than town regulations. Covenants are required to include:The property owners’ association shall be established before the homes, non-residential units, or lots are sold;Membership shall be mandatory for each lot or unit and any successive buyer, with the town being excepted or allowed to opt out for any property conveyed or dedicated to it for public purposes;Any open space restrictions shall be permanent, not just for a period of years;The association shall be responsible for liability insurance, local taxes, and the maintenance or recreational and other facilities not conveyed or dedicated to the town or another local government approved by the town;Property owners shall pay their pro rata share of the costs of the association, and the assessment levied by the association can become a lien on the property if allowed in the master deed establishing the home owners’ association; andThe association shall be able to adjust the assessment to meet changed needs and demands.
Metro District Agreement
Will Service/Won’t Service Letter – Black Hills Energy (if applicable)
- Black Hills Energy. 800-563-0012. www.BlackHillsEnergy.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Holy Cross Energy (if applicable)
- Holy Cross Energy (Headquarters), 3799 HWY 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602. (970)945-5491. www.HolyCrossEnergy.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Comcast (if applicable)
- 1-855-307-8483. www.Xfinity_Platinum.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Lumen (if applicable)
- Jason Sharpe 970-309-2973 Jason.Sharpe@Lumen.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Vero Fiber (if applicable)
- Formerly Forethought, formerly San Isabel Telecom = 303-815-1000, or www.verofiber.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Other (if applicable)
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Non potable Irrigation Water (if applicable)
Cost Estimate for Required Improvements (if applicable)
- Required improvements shall include streets with accompanying structures, drainage systems and signs, domestic water systems, fire hydrants, street lights, survey monuments, sanitary sewer system, perimeter fencing (if applicable), electricity, telephone, CATV, erosion control, and other facilities as required by the town, in accordance with town standard specifications, as conditions for final plat approval. The planning commission shall advise the town council of their recommendations regarding improvements deemed necessary and appropriate for each subdivision on an individual basis.Required improvements must be completed within two years after final plat approval by the town council or all previous approvals become null and void and shall be considered withdrawn for good and justifiable cause.
Permit to access Federal or State Highway (if applicable)
Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Plan (if applicable)
- If the proposed subdivision lies within an identified wildfire hazard area, or is suspected by the planning commission or planning department to lie in a wildfire hazard area, the subdivider shall submit the following information certified by a qualified professional forester:Previously submitted Wildfire Hazards Mitigation Report or an updateMaps or overlays portraying the existing wildfire conditions of the area, with particular attention given to the effects of slope, topographic, and vegetative (living and dead) conditions. Such maps shall be on a scale sufficiently detailed to meet and objective of these regulations.The procedures proposed to reduce or control conditions of wildfire hazard.The fire protection plan for the proposed land use including all fire suppression facilities necessary to meet the objectives of these regulations.
Erosion Control Plan
- Can be included with engineering plans
Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan
- If the proposed subdivision lies within an identified environmental hazard area, or is suspected by the planning commission or planning department to lie in an environmental hazard area, the subdivider shall submit the following information certified by a qualified professional forester:Previously submitted Environmental Impacts Report or an updateStatement by a qualified professional as to how the proposed development will mitigate the impact upon wildlife, wetlands, contaminations, or any other identified environmental impact.
PUD Guide (PUD Preliminary Plan only)
Title and Names
- The name of the proposed development
- Date of preparation
Statement of Intent
- Describe the intent of this property by clearly stating the purpose of the development
General Information
- List total number of dwelling units broken down into single family, duplex, multi-family, employee/local resident housing and/or the amount of commercial square footage in each planning/land use area.
- Total acreage of dedicated open space
- Gross and net developable area (in acres)
- Maintenance responsibilities for roads, and drainage structures/features, trails, sidewalks, etc.…
Definitions
- For any use which is not defined in the Town of Gypsum’s Land Use Regulations, for a new use, or for a use which has been augmented in definition to suit the PUD
Planning/Land Use Areas – for each planning/land use area list the following:
- Primary Uses – Make sure you list all appropriate uses (and process to approve, if any) to avoid unnecessary PUD amendments in the future.
- Accessory Uses –
  - Process to approve accessory uses (if applicable)
- Permitted Temporary Uses and Standards
  - Indicate use duration, number, size, height, for temporary uses
  - Process to approve temporary uses (if applicable) e.g. Special Review, use by right).
- Building Standards
  - Maximum height of structures
  - Building coverage limitation (if applicable)
  - Type of dwelling units
  - Floor Area Limitation (if applicable)
  - Impervious limitation (if applicable)
  - Building envelope reference (e.g. building envelopes and height restrictions shall control the bulk of the building)
- Lot Standards
  - Minimum lot areas (if applicable)
  - Setbacks
    - Front, side and rear setback restrictions
    - Building envelope reference (e.g. all buildings must be contained within the platted building envelope)
  - Allowable encroachments/exceptions (e.g. garages may encroach
    - ·outside of the building envelope; overhangs, fences, etc.…)
- Parking
  - Minimum number of spaces
    - Residential: Off-street parking spaces/dwelling unit and overflow provision (if applicable); state if on street parking is permissible or not.
    - Commercial/Other: Number of spaces based on proposal submitted/square footage per use ratio (state if on street parking is permissible or not, etc.).
  - Size of parking spaces (Indoor/Outdoor)
  - If compact car spaces are desired, indicate the percentage allowed, etc.…
  - Indicate if joint/shared parking is allowed with adjacent properties. If so, what is the ratio for number of parking spaces, etc.…
- Storage/Trash
  - Provisions for the storage and/or screening of boats, campers, and trailer vehicles
  - Provision for the storage and/or screening of other outside materials (if applicable) and trash containers
  - Provision for trash removal
  - Screening requirements
- Fences
  - Maximum height
  - Material, type and design
- Wildfire Mitigation
  - Defensible space (if applicable)
  - Fire resistive construction requirements (if any)
PUD Sign Code/Lighting Standards
- Signs
  - One or more of the following types of signs are usually associated with development projects: temporary signs, project entry signs, tenant signs, directional/informational signs, building identification signs, window signs
  - For each type of sign identification above, indicate the following information:
    - Maximum number of each type
    - Maximum square footage (per face) of each sign
    - Maximum height and number of faces per sign
    - Minimum setback
    - Lighting method
    - Material/design
  - Standard Statement – Permits shall be required prior to the
    - construction/installation of any signs by the DRB, Town of Gypsum,
    - etc.…
- Lighting
  - Maximum height of pole lights
  - Maximum height of walkway lights
  - Light pole/standard spacing
  - Fixture type; light colors, etc.…
  - Hours of operation
  - Standard Statement – lights will not cast glare on adjacent properties or rights-of-way, etc.…
Circulation
- Pedestrian Paths/Trails (if applicable)
  - Description of general location, size
  - Installation responsibilities, materials used, etc.…
- Vehicular
  - Graphically designate major roadways, bus stops, emergency access, etc.…
Open Space/Recreation – Provide statements and graphics in regard to the
- following:
- General layout of all common open space, trails, pedestrian paths, etc.…
- Manner of integration with adjacent existing or planned open space or park lands
- Provisions for ownership of common areas
- Percent of project area dedicated to open space
- Uses permitted in open space
Landscaping – provide the following types of information
- Minimum or maximum area in square feet and overall lot coverage (percentage)
- Density of plant materials and general type of plants
- Minimum height of coniferous and minimum caliper of deciduous materials at planting
- Explanation of any restoration, grading or landscape techniques, including maintenance and planting schedule, revegetation/removal of dead material practices, etc.…
- General landscaping or landshaping intent for common open space
- Wildfire mitigation practices or requirements
General Provision
- Limitations of number and types of animals
- Pollution Control , for such things as noise, dust, glare, odor, vibrations, smoke, radiation, heat, or any other possible pollutant
  - Describe fireplace types
- Provisions for guide modifications including amendments, special or
  - temporary uses, limited review uses, enforcement, appeals, design review board authority (etc. ) and building envelope amendments
No-build Area Restrictions – No structures shall occur in the following areas:
- Within ________ setback from the high water mark, or the 100 year floodplain
- Existing slopes of 30%+
- Areas of critical wildlife habitat (migration corridors, geologic hazards, severe wildfire hazards, etc.…)
Other:
- Other additional standards may be required to address problems unique to individual sites
- Different application processes: types of review for such things as allowing accessory or temporary uses, building envelope amendments, etc.…
- Statement saying that, “Where the PUD Guide falls silent, and the Town of Gypsum Land Use Regulations are not, the Land Use Regulations shall rule. Anywhere the PUD and the Town of Gypsum Land Use Regulations conflict, the PUD Guide shall rule.”
- Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan: if any of the uses require the use of hazardous materials, a supplemental plan may also be required to be attached to the PUD Guide. If the use is limited (e.g. a single gas pump), the Plan may be incorporated within the Guide.
Mineral Resource Plan
- If the proposed subdivision lies in an identified mineral resource area, or is suspected by the planning commission or planning department of lying within a mineral resource area, the subdivider shall submit the following information prepared by a qualified geologist:Previously submitted Mineral Resource Report or an updateOwnership of the mineral right affected.Type and location of mineral resources under the property.An analysis of the commercial feasibility of extracting the mineral resource.A map or maps showing the geologic conditions of the area with particular attention given to the applicable mineral resource deposit. Subsurface geologic cross sections shall also be utilized to illustrate such conditions at depth. The geologic maps shall be at the same scale and in the same format as the preliminary plan maps.Evidence that the development plan will present no obstacle to extraction of the mineral resources on or under the subject property, or evidence that the proposed development will be of greater economic value than the minerals present.
Flood Hazards Mitigation Plan
- If the proposed subdivision lies within an identified flood hazard area, or is suspected by the planning commission or planning department to lie in a flood prone area, the subdivider shall submit the following certified by a professional engineer:Previously submitted Flood Hazards Report or an updateOn the preliminary plan map show the area which would be covered by a base flood and flood water surface elevations at representative cross sections.On the preliminary plan map show the minimum finished floor elevation, size, and location of all proposed and existing structures and improvements. The location and elevations of existing and proposed streets, water supply systems, and sewage facilities shall be shown, as well.Proposed flood prevention measures, if any.Specifications for building construction and materials, filling, dredging, grading, channel changes, storage of materials, water supply systems, and sanitary facilities.Descriptions of any construction activity which would reduce the hydraulic capacity of the flood-way.
School Site Dedication Plan
- School Site Dedication per 17.38 with an accompanying plan provided by the applicant and letter provided by the school district. May be included in the narrative.
Will Service Letter – Fire Department (if applicable)

PUD Amendment

Approval Process

PUD Amendments require a pre-application meeting that can be scheduled with staff through Cloudpermit.

Minor PUD Amendments are reviewed administratively by staff.

Major PUD Amendments are reviewed by Town Council. Town Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

Town Code

The Town Code section on PUD Amendments can be found in 18.08.180

Fees & Deposit

All fees and deposits can be paid in person at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard Gypsum, CO 81637) or by mail to PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 18637.

Fee: $250.00
Deposit: $3,000

Required Materials for Application

Summary Letter
- Cover letter to Town of Gypsum giving details of proposed changes and the reasons they are necessary.
- Explanation of how the proposed PUD Amendment: Is consistent with the efficient development and preservation of the entire PUD, both as proposed and as completed to the date of the application;
- Does not affect in a substantially adverse manner either the enjoyment of land adjacent to the PUD or the public interest;
- Is not granted solely to confer a special benefit upon any person;
- Does not include any new proposed uses that detract from other uses previously approved for this PUD;
- Contains street and utility plans that are coordinated with planned and existing streets and utilities for the remainder of the PUD.
- Does not increase water and sewer demands or create adverse traffic impacts.
- A written summary of the amendments or modifications being requested and a statement setting forth the reasons the proposed amendments or modifications meet the conditions for amendment set forth in subsection (1) of this section 18.08.180;
- Additional information may be requested for inclusion by the town manager or the town manager's designee if appropriate to the application, and information required above may be waived by the town manager or the town manager's designee if it is deemed to be inappropriate to the application.
PUD Amendment Site Plan
- A sketch of the proposed amendments or modifications depicting: topography of the land and the allowed and proposed changes to the existing street system and approximate right-of-way widths, uses including common areas and open space or parks, and densities, and their locations.
PUD Amendment Consent Agreement
- Proof of ownership and consent to the amendment or modifications from the owners of all lots directly affected by the proposed amendments or modifications. Application by or written consent from all of the owners of land in the PUD zone district is not required, if their property is not directly affected by the proposed amendments or modification and whose use or the configuration of their property is not being changed.

Title Report
- No less than 90 days old
Tax Certificate
Mailing Labels for Posted Notice

Labels: 5/8” x 1”, 30 ct. per sheet (Avery 5160) / Font Size: 10-12 Points.

Affidavit for Posted Notice
- The Affidavit for Posted Notice can be found at the in the Community Development page Application Submission Portal & Additional DocumentsThis document requires a notary.It does not need to be turned in until physical posting has occurred on the property. Check The Town of Gypsum’s Municipal code in Municode Chapter 17.70 for the minimum posting deadline before the first Public Hearing
Presentation
- To be submitted 2 weeks before the scheduled Planning Commission and Town Council meetings

Sketch Plan (PUD and Straight Zoning)

Approval Process

Sketch Plan is reviewed by the Planning Commission and then Town Council. The Planning Commission meets every first Wednesday of the month and as needed on the third Wednesday of the month. The Town Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

Fees & Deposit

All fees and deposits can be paid in person at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard Gypsum, CO 81637) or by mail to PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 18637.

Fees:
- Residential $500 plus $20 per unit (less than 20 units)
- Residential $1,000 plus $20 per unit (more than 20 units)
- Commercial/Industrial $500 (0-5 acres)
- Commercial/Industrial $1,000 (more than 5 acres)
- Mixed Use $500 (0-5 acres)
- Mixed Use $1,000 (more than 5 acres)
Deposit:
- Residential (less than 20 units) $3,000
- Residential (more than 20 units) $5,000
- Commercial/Industrial (0-5 acres) $3,000
- Commercial/Industrial (more than 5 acres) $5,000
- Mixed Use (0-5 acres) $3,000
- Mixed Use (more than 5 acres) $5,000

Required Materials for Application

Summary Letter (Straight Zoning)
- Identification of the existing and proposed zoning of the subdivision and evidence that the property currently complies with existing zoning.Relation of the proposed sketch plan to the Town’s Master Plan.
- Relation of the proposed sketch plan to the surrounding area.Service providers and summary of methods of provision: fire, solid waste, phone, electricity, recreation, schools, etc.What are offsite impacts? How are they accounted for?
- Parking plan if necessary
- Recorded proof of ownership of the land to be subdivided. Applicant must submit proof of applicant's right to apply if applicant is not the present owner.
- Total acreage of land to be subdivided and the number and approximate size of proposed lots and tracts.
- Statement by a qualified professional of the projected town sales, use and property tax revenue based upon the previous year's tax levy, and a schedule of projected receipts of that revenue;
- Statement by a qualified professional demonstrating reasonable evidence that an adequate water supply, from the town municipal water system, can physically be provided to the proposed subdivision.
- Statement by a qualified professional describing the type of sewage disposal and treatment system proposed for the subdivision. The sewage collection system shall be connected to the town system unless otherwise approved by the town council. Onsite sewage disposal systems will be considered and may be approved for use in large lot, low density developments where domestic water service is provided by the town municipal water system, lots are a minimum of one acre, each lot has sufficient physical space to construct two complete leach field systems and soil conditions are compatible to onsite disposal systems. Note: Booster stations and lift stations are discouraged;
- Statement by a qualified professional(s) concerning the provision of services and amenities, such as fire protection, solid waste disposal, telephone, electricity, recreation, schools, law enforcement, emergency medical services, public transportation, parks and recreation, etc. Such information shall include a public safety impact plan, which will address the impacts of the proposed subdivision on the availability of fire protection and emergency medical services to town residents.
- Assurance of all-weather access to the proposed subdivision from an existing town, county or state street or road clearly defined (See section 17.24.020).A list of all special districts and taxing entities serving the property.Proposed compliance land for public purposes, 17.04.050, (in addition to public open space, 5% of total acres must be deeded to school district, property owners’ association with adequate provision for continuous administration and maintenance, special districts or Town).
- School Site Dedication per 17.38 with an accompanying plan provided by the applicant and letter provided by the school district.
- The planning commission may waive required exhibits for common interest communities rendered unnecessary because the request creates no greater impacts on town services than the existing allowed uses.
- Additional information may be requested for inclusion by the town manager or the town manager's designee if appropriate to the application, and information required above may be waived by the town manager or the town manager's designee if it is deemed to be inappropriate to the application.
Summary Letter (PUD Zoning)
- Reasons PUD procedure is more desirable than conventional zoning;Proposed land uses, building locations and housing unit densities;
- Proposed circulation pattern indicating the status of street ownership;
  Proposed open space and common property uses, including verification by a professional land surveyor that the 25 percent open space requirement is met;
- Proposed method of water supply and sewage disposal; Note: Booster stations and lift stations are discouraged;
- Economic and supporting data to justify any proposed commercial and industrial elements in an area not so zoned;
- Relation of the proposed PUD to the surrounding area and master plan;
- Proposed schedule of PUD phasing;
- Statement by a qualified professional as to the impact of the proposed PUD upon the public school system;
- Statement by a qualified professional of the estimated demands for town services, including but not limited to water, sewer, transportation, park and recreation, and law enforcement;
- Statement by a qualified professional of the projected town sales, use and property tax revenue based upon the previous year's tax levy, and a schedule of projected receipts of that revenue;
- Conceptual plans of all architectural forms anticipated for development within the PUD;
- Preliminary site plans and preliminary architectural plans proposed for the first phase of proposed development;
- Statement by a qualified professional of the estimated demands for fire protection and ambulance service;
- Proposed compliance land for public purpose, 17.04.050, (in addition to public open space, 5% of total acres must be deeded to school district, property owners’ association with adequate provision for continuous administration and maintenance, special districts or Town).School Site Dedication per 17.38 with an accompanying plan provided by the applicant and letter provided by the school district.
- Additional information may be requested for inclusion by the town manager or the town manager's designee if appropriate to the application, and information required above may be waived by the town manager or the town manager's designee if it is deemed to be inappropriate to the application.
Title Report (no less than 90 days old)
Tax Certificate
Transportation Impact Study
Water Rights Dedication Form
- The Water Rights Dedication Form can be found in the Community Development page Application Submission Portal & Additional Documents.
Mailing Labels for Posted Notice

Labels: 5/8” x 1”, 30 ct. per sheet (Avery 5160) / Font Size: 10-12 Points.

Affidavit for Posted Notice (to be submitted during posting process)
- The Affidavit for Posted Notice can be found at the in the Community Development page Application Submission Portal & Additional Documents.This document requires a notary.It does not need to be turned in until physical posting has occurred on the property. Check The Town of Gypsum’s Municipal code in Municode Chapter 17.70 for the minimum posting deadline before the first Public Hearing
Presentation
- To be submitted 2 weeks before the scheduled Planning Commission and Town Council meetings.
Sketch Plan – Special Maps & Site Plan
- A plan drawn to approximate scale, showing access to and the layout of the subdivision, and indicating the relationships of various usages, such as residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, public facilities, the street network, topographic, natural, and manmade features, and uses of adjoining lands as related to the proposed subdivision.Total acreage of land, number and sized of lots and tractsProvide information on topography, hazardous areas, wetlands, etc. (runoff, drainage, wildfire, steep slopes, water bodies and vegetation).Proposed grading and drainage pattern;
Geological Hazards Report
- Reports concerning geologic characteristics of the area which might significantly affect the proposed land use and explaining the impact of such characteristics on the proposed subdivision. Any hazard areas, such as landslides, avalanches, rock falls, mud flows, debris fans, unstable or potentially unstable slopes, seismic effects, ground subsidence, expansive soils or rock, radioactivity, etc., must be specifically shown, evaluated, and explained.
Soils Report
- Evidence shall be submitted to establish that the site of the proposed subdivision is geologically suitable for development. Such evidence shall be in the form of a report from a Colorado registered professional engineer and shall describe bedrock lithology and the stratigraphy of overlaying unconsolidated material in sufficient detail to indicate any potential development problems resulting from groundwater, subsidence, instability in road excavations and fills, expansive soils, drainage patterns, structural bearing strength, grading, underground utilities and other development activities.
Landscaping Plan
Covenants/ Declarations/ Restrictions
- Proposed covenants and/or restrictions to control activities or land uses, which will be recorded with the final plat. Covenants may not be less restrictive than town regulations. Covenants are required to include:The property owners’ association shall be established before the homes, non-residential units, or lots are sold;Membership shall be mandatory for each lot or unit and any successive buyer, with the town being excepted or allowed to opt out for any property conveyed or dedicated to it for public purposes;Any open space restrictions shall be permanent, not just for a period of years;The association shall be responsible for liability insurance, local taxes, and the maintenance or recreational and other facilities not conveyed or dedicated to the town or another local government approved by the town;Property owners shall pay their pro rata share of the costs of the association, and the assessment levied by the association can become a lien on the property if allowed in the master deed establishing the home owners’ association; andThe association shall be able to adjust the assessment to meet changed needs and demands.
Final Plat
- The plat shall be submitted in CAD, as a PDF, and if approved, made durable and reproducible, at a scale no less than one equals 200 feet, on a sheet or sheets with external dimensions of 24 inches by 36 inches. In the case of multiple sheets, a map key shall be provided on each sheet showing the relationship of the individual sheet to the overall plan. All information shall be accurate and legible. The plat shall be made from a dimensionally stable polyester sheet such as Mylar at least three mills thick. It shall also include nonfading permanent ink with margins a minimum of two-inches on the left side and one-half inch at the top, bottom, and right side of the plat.The final plat shall contain the following information and shall be prepared and signed by a registered Colorado land surveyor.a. Subdivision name, graphic scale, north arrow, date of preparation, and statement by the professional land surveyor explaining how bearings were determined;b. Section, township, range, and principal meridian; or for grants and unsurveyed parcels of land, information relating to the system of indexing the county assessor already has in place, to be included in the title block;c. Legal description of property being subdivided and the total acreage. This should be part of the dedicatory language (See section 17.20.020(2) k.);d. Complete scale drawing of the survey data, including all information necessary to establish all boundaries in the field and a description of all corner monuments, found and/or set;e. Subdivision boundary lines, street and other right-of-way lines, lot, parcel, and tract lines, showing in all cases accurate distances, bearings, and curve data consisting of radii, central angels, arc lengths, and chord information;f. All recorded and apparent rights-of-way and easements, and if research for the recorded rights-of-way and easements is done by someone other than the professional land surveyor who prepares the plat, the source from which such recorded rights-of-way and easements were obtained;g. Street names and/or easement descriptions and widths of each right-of-way or easement (See section 17.24.020 and 17.24.040);h. A number or other means to identify each lot, parcel, or tract and the area in square feet or acres of each;i. The type of use to be permitted (other than single family residential) for each lot, tract, or parcel;j. The street address of each lot, tract, and/or parcel, determined by the town address system;k. The following certifications and dedications shall appear on the final plat and shall be substantially as indicated by the examples as shown in Appendix A:1.Dedication and waiver by the subdivider.2.Surveyor's certificate.3.Planning commission certificate.4.Town council certificate.5.Approval to record certificate.6.Lienholder certificate.7.Title company certificate.8.Eagle County Treasurer Certificate.l. Vicinity map showing the platted area, accesses, adjoining ownership/subdivisions (including mailing and physical addresses), section lines, and other relevant information to easily ascertain the location of the proposed subdivision to individuals unfamiliar with the area;m. Finished floor elevations shall be indicated;n. Any conflicting boundary evidence;o. A statement defining the lineal units used including but not limited to meters, chains, feet, and U.S. survey feet.p. Information on avigation easements in place.
Final Plat – Engineering Plans
- Topography, indicated by contour lines at two-foot intervals on land of less than six percent slope, five-foot intervals on land seven percent to 20 percent slope, or ten-foot intervals on land greater than 20 percent slope, providing the same contour intervals are used throughout.
- Existing and proposed setbacks and easementsPotential building envelopesLocation of grades and drivewaysWetlandsHazardous areasSteep slopesUtilities design plansStreet namesWidth of each right-of-wayStreet address of lots
- Subdivision name
- Graphic scale
- North arrow
- Date of preparation
- Basis bearings
- Legal description of property subdivided and total amount of acreage. Should be part of dedicatory language.
- Complete survey date, including all information necessary to establish all boundaries in the field and a description of all corner monuments found and/or set.Subdivision boundary lines, street and other right-of-way lines, easements, lot, parcel, and tract lines, showing in all cases accurate distances, bearings and curve data consisting of radii, central angles, arc lengths and chord information.A number or other means to identify each lot, parcel or tract and the area in square feet or acres of each.
- Vicinity map-ownership, etc., easy to locate subdivision.
- Construction plans, profiles, and typical cross sections of streets, bridges, culverts, and other required structures showing that each will comply with Town of Gypsum road standards.Design plans and specifications illustrating that suitable and adequate water supply will be provided to all lots, parcels, and tracts.Design plans and specifications illustrating that suitable and adequate sanitary sewer facilities will be provided for all lots, parcels and tracts.Design plans and specifications illustrating that suitable and adequate drainage facilities will be provided for the subdivision.Erosion Control PlanLighting Plan
Will Service/Won’t Service Letter – Black Hills Energy
- Black Hills Energy. 800-563-0012. www.BlackHillsEnergy.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Holy Cross Energy
- Holy Cross Energy (Headquarters), 3799 HWY 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602. (970)945-5491. www.HolyCrossEnergy.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Comcast
- 1-855-307-8483. www.Xfinity_Platinum.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Lumen
- Jason Sharpe 970-309-2973 Jason.Sharpe@Lumen.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Vero
- Formerly Forethought, formerly San Isabel Telecom = 303-815-1000, or www.verofiber.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Other (if applicable)
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Non potable Irrigation Water (if applicable)
Permit to access Federal or State Highway (if applicable)
Erosion Control Plan
- Can be included with engineering plans
Wildfire Hazards Report
- Identify vegetation and/or wildfire hazards.Description of vegetation (types, density and distribution) and wildfire hazard potential as assessed by the Colorado State Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, or Eagle County.
Environmental Impact Report
- Statement by a qualified professional as to the impact of the proposed development upon wildlife, wetlands, any potential contamination, or other identified environmental impacts unless applicant has requested and has been granted a waiver by the planning and zoning commission at the preapplication conference.
PUD Guide (PUD Sketch Plan only)
Title and Names
- The name of the proposed development
- Date of preparation
Statement of Intent
- Describe the intent of this property by clearly stating the purpose of the development
General Information
- List total number of dwelling units broken down into single family, duplex, multi-family, employee/local resident housing and/or the amount of commercial square footage in each planning/land use area.
- Total acreage of dedicated open space
- Gross and net developable area (in acres)
- Maintenance responsibilities for roads, and drainage structures/features, trails, sidewalks, etc.…
Definitions
- For any use which is not defined in the Town of Gypsum’s Land Use Regulations, for a new use, or for a use which has been augmented in definition to suit the PUD
Planning/Land Use Areas – for each planning/land use area list the following:
- Primary Uses – Make sure you list all appropriate uses (and process to approve, if any) to avoid unnecessary PUD amendments in the future.
- Accessory Uses –
  - Process to approve accessory uses (if applicable)
- Permitted Temporary Uses and Standards
  - Indicate use duration, number, size, height, for temporary uses
  - Process to approve temporary uses (if applicable) e.g. Special Review, use by right).
- Building Standards
  - Maximum height of structures
  - Building coverage limitation (if applicable)
  - Type of dwelling units
  - Floor Area Limitation (if applicable)
  - Impervious limitation (if applicable)
  - Building envelope reference (e.g. building envelopes and height restrictions shall control the bulk of the building)
- Lot Standards
  - Minimum lot areas (if applicable)
  - Setbacks
    - Front, side and rear setback restrictions
    - Building envelope reference (e.g. all buildings must be contained within the platted building envelope)
  - Allowable encroachments/exceptions (e.g. garages may encroach
    - ·outside of the building envelope; overhangs, fences, etc.…)
- Parking
  - Minimum number of spaces
    - Residential: Off-street parking spaces/dwelling unit and overflow provision (if applicable); state if on street parking is permissible or not.
    - Commercial/Other: Number of spaces based on proposal submitted/square footage per use ratio (state if on street parking is permissible or not, etc.).
  - Size of parking spaces (Indoor/Outdoor)
  - If compact car spaces are desired, indicate the percentage allowed, etc.…
  - Indicate if joint/shared parking is allowed with adjacent properties. If so, what is the ratio for number of parking spaces, etc.…
- Storage/Trash
  - Provisions for the storage and/or screening of boats, campers, and trailer vehicles
  - Provision for the storage and/or screening of other outside materials (if applicable) and trash containers
  - Provision for trash removal
  - Screening requirements
- Fences
  - Maximum height
  - Material, type and design
- Wildfire Mitigation
  - Defensible space (if applicable)
  - Fire resistive construction requirements (if any)
PUD Sign Code/Lighting Standards
- Signs
  - One or more of the following types of signs are usually associated with development projects: temporary signs, project entry signs, tenant signs, directional/informational signs, building identification signs, window signs
  - For each type of sign identification above, indicate the following information:
    - Maximum number of each type
    - Maximum square footage (per face) of each sign
    - Maximum height and number of faces per sign
    - Minimum setback
    - Lighting method
    - Material/design
  - Standard Statement – Permits shall be required prior to the
    - construction/installation of any signs by the DRB, Town of Gypsum,
    - etc.…
- Lighting
  - Maximum height of pole lights
  - Maximum height of walkway lights
  - Light pole/standard spacing
  - Fixture type; light colors, etc.…
  - Hours of operation
  - Standard Statement – lights will not cast glare on adjacent properties or rights-of-way, etc.…
Circulation
- Pedestrian Paths/Trails (if applicable)
  - Description of general location, size
  - Installation responsibilities, materials used, etc.…
- Vehicular
  - Graphically designate major roadways, bus stops, emergency access, etc.…
Open Space/Recreation – Provide statements and graphics in regard to the
- following:
- General layout of all common open space, trails, pedestrian paths, etc.…
- Manner of integration with adjacent existing or planned open space or park lands
- Provisions for ownership of common areas
- Percent of project area dedicated to open space
- Uses permitted in open space
Landscaping – provide the following types of information
- Minimum or maximum area in square feet and overall lot coverage (percentage)
- Density of plant materials and general type of plants
- Minimum height of coniferous and minimum caliper of deciduous materials at planting
- Explanation of any restoration, grading or landscape techniques, including maintenance and planting schedule, revegetation/removal of dead material practices, etc.…
- General landscaping or landshaping intent for common open space
- Wildfire mitigation practices or requirements
General Provision
- Limitations of number and types of animals
- Pollution Control , for such things as noise, dust, glare, odor, vibrations, smoke, radiation, heat, or any other possible pollutant
  - Describe fireplace types
- Provisions for guide modifications including amendments, special or
  - temporary uses, limited review uses, enforcement, appeals, design review board authority (etc. ) and building envelope amendments
No-build Area Restrictions – No structures shall occur in the following areas:
- Within ________ setback from the high water mark, or the 100 year floodplain
- Existing slopes of 30%+
- Areas of critical wildlife habitat (migration corridors, geologic hazards, severe wildfire hazards, etc.…)
Other:
- Other additional standards may be required to address problems unique to individual sites
- Different application processes: types of review for such things as allowing accessory or temporary uses, building envelope amendments, etc.…
- Statement saying that, “Where the PUD Guide falls silent, and the Town of Gypsum Land Use Regulations are not, the Land Use Regulations shall rule. Anywhere the PUD and the Town of Gypsum Land Use Regulations conflict, the PUD Guide shall rule.”
- Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan: if any of the uses require the use of hazardous materials, a supplemental plan may also be required to be attached to the PUD Guide. If the use is limited (e.g. a single gas pump), the Plan may be incorporated within the Guide.
Mineral Resource Report
- Names of mineral rights owner(s), if applicable
Flood Hazards Report
- Information on topography, hazard areas which may exist (such as flood prone areas, concentrated runoff areas, inadequate drainage areas, wildfire areas, steep slopes, etc.), and lakes, streams, and vegetation.
- Topography, indicated by contour lines at two-foot intervals on land of less than six percent slope, five-foot intervals on land seven percent to 20 percent slope, or ten-foot intervals on land greater than 20 percent slope, providing the same contour intervals are used throughout.
School Site Dedication Plan
- School Site Dedication per 17.38 with an accompanying plan provided by the applicant and letter provided by the school district. May be included in the narrative.
Will Service Letter – Fire Department (if applicable)
Water Rights Dedication From (if applicable)
- The Water Rights Dedication Form can be found in the Community Development page Application Submission Portal & Additional Documents.

Zoning Variance

Approval Process

Zoning Variances are reviewed by the Planning Commission which meets every first Wednesday of the month and as needed on the third Wednesday of the month.

Fees & Deposit

All fees and deposits can be paid in person at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard Gypsum, CO 81637) or by mail to PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 18637.

Fee: $250
Deposit: $250

Required Materials for Application

Summary Letter
- The name and address of the applicant
- The legal description and street address of the subject property
- The nature of the proposed use, or other item proposed, which is not permitted by this Title
- The nature of the hardship which would be created by a strict interpretation of this Title
- The justification for the applicant being granted a variance
- Additional information may be requested for inclusion by the town manager or the town manager's designee if appropriate to the application, and information required above may be waived by the town manager or the town manager's designee if it is deemed to be inappropriate to the application.
Tax Certificate
Transportation Impact Study
Mailing Labels for Posted Notice

Labels: 5/8” x 1”, 30 ct. per sheet (Avery 5160) / Font Size: 10-12 Points.

Affidavit for Posted Notice (to be submitted during posting process)
- The Affidavit for Posted Notice can be found at the in the Community Development page Application Submission Portal & Additional Documents.
- This document requires a notary.
- It does not need to be turned in until physical posting has occurred on the property. Check The Town of Gypsum’s Municipal code in Municode Chapter 17.70 for the minimum posting deadline before the first Public Hearing.
Presentation
- To be submitted 2 weeks before the scheduled Planning Commission and Town Council meetings.
Will Service/Won’t Service Letter – Black Hills Energy
- Black Hills Energy. 800-563-0012. www.BlackHillsEnergy.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Holy Cross Energy
- Holy Cross Energy (Headquarters), 3799 HWY 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602. (970)945-5491. www.HolyCrossEnergy.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Comcast
- 1-855-307-8483. www.Xfinity_Platinum.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Lumen
- Jason Sharpe 970-309-2973 Jason.Sharpe@Lumen.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Vero Fiber
- Formerly Forethought, formerly San Isabel Telecom = 303-815-1000, or www.verofiber.com
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Other (if applicable)
Will Service/Won't Service Letter – Non potable Irrigation Water (if applicable)
Variance – Site Plan
- Site Plan, Grading, Erosion Control, utilities, location of structures, roads, parking, activities, any information relevant to the request.
Will Service Letter – Fire Department (if applicable)

Land Use Application Information

ADU Permit (New OR Existing non approved, Existing previously approved)

Approval Process

The Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit is reviewed administratively by staff.

Fees & Deposit

All fees and deposits can be paid in person at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard Gypsum, CO 81637) or by mail to PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 18637.

New ADU Construction Fee: $250
Existing Non-Approved ADU Fee: $500
Existing & Previously Approved ADU Transfer Fee: $50 re-inspection fee

Required Materials for Application

Summary Letter (New and Existing Unapproved)
Site Plan (New and Existing Unapproved)
Accessory Dwelling Unit Deed Restriction Transfer Form (Transfer Only)
- The Accessory Dwelling Unit Deed Transfer Form can be found on the Town website page Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory Dwelling Unit Deed Restriction Form (New & Existing Unapproved)
- The Accessory Dwelling Unit Deed Restriction Form can be found on the Town website page Accessory Dwelling Units

The Accessory Dwelling Unit Deed Restriction Form can be found on the Town website page Accessory Dwelling Units

Building Permit (New and Existing Unapproved)
- Building permits and ADU permits can be processed simultaneously. A document with the permit number or showing that it has been submitted will meet this requirement.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Water, Sewer, & Trash Form (Both)
- The Accessory Dwelling Unit Water, Sewer, & Trash Form can be found on the Town website page Accessory Dwelling Units

Conditional Use Permit

Approval Process

A Conditional Use Permit is reviewed administratively by staff.

Fees & Deposit

All fees and deposits can be paid in person at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard Gypsum, CO 81637) or by mail to PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 18637.

Fee: $150.00

Required Materials for Application

Summary Letter
- Letter states the proposed/intended use of the property
- Ensures that grading and drainage for the proposed use will not negatively impact adjacent properties. If screening is required, states the type of screening and how that will be utilized.
Site Plan
- Site Plan showing grading, erosion control, utilities, location of structures, roads, landscaping, parking, activities, interior layouts (including handicap accessibility, egress) fencing, entryways, and any specific encumbrances on the property such as easements, detention ponds, drainage structures, etc… if applicable.
- Any information relevant to the request such as screening for an outdoor storage request, if applicable
School Site Dedication Plan (if applicable)
- School Site Dedication per 17.38 with an accompanying plan provided by the applicant and letter provided by the school district.
Will Serve Letter – Fire Department

Design Review Board Application

Approval Process

Design Review Board Applications for signs are reviewed administratively by staff.

Design Review Board Applications for new buildings and building modifications are reviewed by the Design Review Board which meets on the first Wednesday every month.

Fees & Deposit

All fees and deposits can be paid in person at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard Gypsum, CO 81637) or by mail to PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 18637.

*Applicants for the Market District and Airport Gateway Design area do not need to apply for a Sign Permit application in addition to their Design Review Board application.

Master Plan Design Review Board Fees

All work completed on the exterior of existing structures, including but not limited to, walls, roofs, parking areas, landscaping, and windows require approval from the DRB, except during maintenance and repair of exterior items that are being repaired with same materials, same color, and existed in the same location prior to repair.

New construction application fees: For vacant lots being planned for development, an application to the Town of Gypsum is due prior to review by the DRB. This review includes up to two review meetings with the DRB and two site visits or inspections to determine compliance with DRB approvals. Professional review services are paid for by Gypsum in cooperation with achieving the specified design visions. Costs for additional meetings or inspections shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
Major modifications of existing buildings and/or sites: Changes being made to existing sites, such as building additions, major landscaping modifications, etc… require an application to the Town of Gypsum prior to review by the DRB. This review includes up to one DRB meeting and two site visits. Professional review services are paid for by Gypsum in cooperation with achieving the specified design visions. Costs for additional meetings or inspections shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
Minor modifications of existing buildings and/or sites: Changes being made to revise portions of a building facade, minor landscaping, color changes, etc… require an application to the Town of Gypsum prior to review by the DRB. This review includes one DRB meeting and two site visits. Professional review services are paid for by Gypsum in cooperation with achieving the specified design visions. Costs for additional meetings or inspections shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
Standard additional rates for all Design Review Board applications.
Price for an additional review and compliance report: $250/hour
1. Price for an additional site inspection: $150
2. Price for an additional meeting with the DRB or applicant: $250
3. Sign fee: $150 if major changes prior to instillation

Airport Gateway Design Review Board Fees

The following fee schedule applies specifically to applications within the Airport Gateway Design Review Board area.

Price of a new building including signage, renovation/remodel, landscape, and fence review. Includes review plans (approximately 1 hour), preparation of a compliance report, attend 1 (one) meeting with DRB and applicant, written and verbal communications with the applicant regarding the submittal, and two on-site inspections for compliance with design requirements. If the review time takes more than 1 (one) hour, the applicant will be billed for the additional review time.
- Base fee for New Structures: $1,100
- Base fee for the remodel of existing structures, including landscaping and site modifications: $500
Price for a sign permit. Review plans, preparation for a compliance report, attend a meeting with DRB (if necessary) and the applicant, written and verbal communications with the applicant regarding the submittal, 1 (one) re-review of any requested changes, and 1 (one) on-site inspection for compliance with design requirements: $250
Standard additional rates for all Design Review Board applications.
- Price for an additional review and compliance report: $250/hour
- Price for an additional site inspection: $150
- Price for an additional meeting with the DRB or applicant: $250
- Sign fee: $150 if major changes prior to instillation

Required Materials for Application

Pre-Application (Optional)

Prospective applicants shall have the option of a pre-application meeting with staff only and/or the Design Review Board. Pre-application meetings provide no approval or guarantee of approval. They are meant to clarify design criteria and requirements, brainstorm/problem-solve, and allow prospective applicants to assess the priorities of the Design Review Board. The prospective applicant will be required to provide hourly compensation for the architectural reviewer’s time.

Submissions for pre-application must contain at a minimum:

Schematic Design Level Drawings
Any additional documentation the applicant has prepared is welcome.

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Summary Letter

Provide a brief description of the project: its goals, what will be accomplished, and how it will be accomplished.

Design Review Plans (Building)Drawings must contain, but are not limited to, the following: Approval, approval with conditions, or denial, including reasons for denial, will be provided in writing within seven days of the DRB decision.----
1. Site plans and related information, including parcel number, site area, building floor area, gross site area to gross floor area ratio (FAR), parking data, setback dimensions, an aerial map including subject property and surrounding uses, retaining walls, grading and drainage plans.
2. Architectural drawings that include architectural design elements, including but not limited to: floor plan(s), exterior elevations based on proposed and existing grade along with elevations of significant features indicated, section(s) with shading & shadowing, materials indicated and hatching for different materials, eaves, window trim(s), base trim(s) and any other relevant architectural feature.
3. Final floor plans
4. Sample board of materials, colors, and finishes to be delivered to the Town of Gypsum.
5. Landscaping design, including location, sizes, types of plant materials, and types of ground cover. A landscaping plan with grading and drainage plans combined on the same sheet.
6. Exterior lighting design, including location, pole heights, fixture type and color.
7. Exterior signage design, including location, dimensions, materials, colors, topography, and illumination.
8. 3D Drawings/ Renderings for new buildings, building modifications, or whenever required for adequate description of proposed designs. This is required for new buildings or building modifications.
9. Site Photos.
10. Any other pertinent information

Design Review Plans (Sign)
- Elevation of the proposed sign, drawn to scale, showing the sign that is proposed to be erected and the message that it will carry;
- Drawing of the plans, specifications and method of construction of the sign and its supports, showing proposed dimensions, materials, and colors, and the type, intensity and design of the sign’s illumination;
- A plot plan showing the location of the sign on the property. If the sign is to be attached to the face of the building, the plot plan shall also show the outline of the building, height and length of the face where the sign is to be installed, as well as the physical address and/or legal description of the property where the sign will be located;
- If existing sign(s) is to be replaced, photos showing the existing signs and the location of proposed new signs;
- Type and specifications of proposed lighting;
- Dates of display, if temporary sign is being proposed;
- Photos of all existing signage on the property shall also be included.
- Sample Material Board - should consist of materials, colors, and finish. Please provide a photo for your online submission and then deliver a physical copy to the Community Development Office.
Will Serve Letter – Fire Department (if applicable)

Flood Plain Permit

Approval Process

The Flood Plane Permit is reviewed administratively by staff.

Fees & Deposit

All fees and deposits can be paid in person at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard Gypsum, CO 81637) or by mail to PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 18637.

Fee: $75

Required Materials for Application

Summary Letter
- Means sea level (MSL) elevation of the lowest floor (including basement) of all proposed structures
- MSL elevation to which any proposed structure will be flood proofed
- Certification by registered professional engineer or architect that the flood proofing method meets the community flood proofing criteria
- A description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated
- Base (100-year) Flood elevation data for a development or subdivision greater than 50 lots or 5 acres
Site Plan (if applicable)

Grading Permit

Approval Process

The Grading Permit is reviewed administratively by staff.

Fees & Deposit

All fees and deposits can be paid in person at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard Gypsum, CO 81637) or by mail to PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 18637.

2 hour minimum fee: $75.00/hour
100 cubic yards or less fee: $75.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards fee: $75.00 for the first 100 cubic plus $10.50 for each additional 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof

1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards fee: $141.00 for the first 1,000 cubic yards, plus $9.00 for each additional 1,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof
10,001 cubic yards or more fee: $611.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yards, plus $22.50 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.

Required Materials for Application

Traffic Control Plan (if applicable)
- Required if any work or travel in TOG right-of-way occurs
- May be included in the Summary Letter or Engineering Plans
- Details the safety procedures for traffic control at and around the work location
Summary Letter
- Reason for application
- Method and type of truck/equipment used for import/export off-site
- Total imported and exported cubic yards
Site Plan
- Detailed site arrangement and location of utilities
- May be included in the Engineering Plans
- Grading Plans with elevation contours (1’ contour intervals)
Drainage Plans
- Erosion Control Plan
- Revegetation Plan including location, materials, and water source
- Buildings and Structures if applicable
Dust Control Plan
- Dust Control Plans may be included in the Engineering Plans or as a separate document
- Water source, watering equipment, frequence of use, acknowledgment of voluntary or town shut down, total area we down at night and weekends, etc.

Mobile Vending Permit

Approval Process

The Mobile Vending Permit is reviewed administratively by staff.

Fees & Deposit

No Fees and/or deposits are required for the Mobile Vending Permit.

Required Materials for Application

Summary Letter
- A written plan for the site and its operations including waste disposal. Signed approvals should be provided if another party's waste disposal dumpster or trash can is involved.
- Attach a signed lease or letter of permission from the property owner for your mobile vending to occur on the property.
Site Plan
- A scaled drawing of the dimensions of the proposed mobile vendor vehicle, and any displays, signage, furniture, parking, vehicle and pedestrian circulation, and any other information relevant to the approval for the permit;
- A site plan of the property or properties in which the mobile vendor intends to operate, including an indication of whether the applicant is applying for a specific site designated for such use by the Town.
Mobile Vending Lease/ Approval Letter
A copy of a signed lease with the property owner. This acknowledges approval by the property owner for the mobile vendor to use the property.
Colorado Sales Tax License
Retail Food Establishment License
Gypsum Business License
- You must have a Town of Gypsum Business License to operate as a mobile vendor in the Town of Gypsum. To reduce delays, you may simultaneously apply for a Town of Gypsum Business License and Mobile Vendor License. If you do not have a Town of Gypsum Business License, you can apply for one here. If you have already been issued a license, please attach it to your application in the attachments section. A new business license will not be approved until all other requirements are met.

Noise Permit

Approval Process

The Noise Permit is reviewed administratively by staff.

Fees & Deposit

No fees and/or deposits required for a noise permit.

Required Materials for Application

Summary Letter
- Outlines the purpose of the application, including dates and times for the noise, and the event that requires the permit.

Road Access Permit

Approval Process

The Road Access Permit is reviewed administratively by staff.

Fees & Deposit

None

Required Materials for Application

Engineering Plans
- Details of intersection improvement
- Traffic Control Plan may be included in the Engineering Plans or as a separate document
- Dust Control Plans may be included in the Engineering Plans or as a separate document
Traffic Report (if applicable)
- May be included in the summary letter or a separate document
- Must detail the impacts of vehicle trips generated from the property/project on the Town’s Road network
Traffic Control Plan (if applicable)
- Required if any work in TOG right-of-way occurs
- May be included in the Summary Letter or Engineering Plans
- Details the safety procedures for traffic control at and around the work location
Dust Control Plan
- Dust Control Plans may be included in the Engineering Plans or as a separate document
- Water source, watering equipment, frequence of use, acknowledgment of voluntary or town shut down, total area wet down at night and weekends, etc.
Summary Letter
- Reason for application
- Uses on property or properties seeking access
- Traffic Control Plan may be included in the summary letter
- Traffic Report may be included in the summary letter

Sign Permit

Note: All signs located in the Airport Gateway the Master Plan Design areas require a Design Review Board Sign Permit to be submitted instead of a Sign Permit. Please see the Design Review Board tab above and page for more information, to check your property's location, and for the design guidelines.

Approval Process

The Sign Permit is reviewed administratively by staff.

Applicants located within the Market District or Airport Gateway Design area do not need to apply for a sign permit, they need to apply for a design review board application.

Fees & Deposit

All fees and deposits can be paid in person at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard Gypsum, CO 81637) or by mail to PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 18637.

Fee for Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 9: $30
Fee for Class 7 & 8: $10

Required Materials for Application

Sign Plan
- An elevation of the proposed sign, drawn to scale and dimensioned, showing the sign that is proposed to be erected and the message that it will carry.
- A drawing of the plans, specifications and method of construction of the sign and its supports, showing proposed dimensions, materials, and colors and the type, intensity and design of the sign’s illumination
- A site plan showing the location of the sign on the property. If the sign is to be attached to the face of the building, the elevation shall also show the outline of the building. Site Plan shall also include the physical address and/or legal description of the property where the sign will be located.
- Photos of all sides of building

Special Use Permit

Approval Process

The Special Use Permit is reviewed by the Planning Commission which meets on the first Wednesday of every month and on the second Wednesday as needed.

Fees & Deposit

All fees and deposits can be paid in person at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard Gypsum, CO 81637) or by mail to PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 18637.

Fee: $250
Deposit: $500

Required Materials for Application

Summary Letter
- Letter states the proposed/intended use of the property
- Existing zoning (include any pre-existing or non-conforming uses)
Presentation (Later)
- To be submitted 2 weeks before the scheduled Planning Commission and Town Council meetings.
Site Plan
- Site Plan showing grading, erosion control, utilities, location of structures, roads, landscaping, parking, activities, interior layouts (including handicap accessibility, egress) fencing, entryways, and any specific encumbrances on the property such as easements, detention ponds, drainage structures, etc… if applicable.
Mailing Labels for Posted Notice
- A list of the names and addresses of all adjacent property owners within 300 ft. of all boundary lines, a map showing all properties included, and 3 sets of printed mailing labels (each address must have 3 labels for the certified mail). Include mineral interest owners of record, mineral and oil and gas lessees for the property and appropriate ditch companies, and any condominium owners.Labels: 5/8” x 1”, 30 ct. per sheet (Avery 5160) / Font Size: 10-12 Points.The list, map, and a certification of accuracy of the list are to be submitted on Cloudpermit with the initial application materials. The mailing labels are to be mailed to the Town (PO BOX 130 Gypsum, CO 81637) or dropped off at the Community Development Office (50 Lundgren Boulevard, Gypsum, CO 81637). The mailing labels must arrive 5 days before the required deadline to send, which can be found in the Notice Requirements of 18.16.060.The applicant shall certify that the list is complete and accurate. Use of any online mapping tools provided by the Town or other governmental agency to generate a list is at the applicant’s own risk. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that accurate and complete information is provided.
Affidavit for Public Notice (Later)
- The Affidavit for Posted Notice can be found at the in the Community Development page Application Submission Portal & Additional Documents
- This document requires a notary.
- It does not need to be turned in until physical posting has occurred on the property. Check The Town of Gypsum’s Municipal code in Municode Chapter 17.70 for the minimum posting deadline before the first Public Hearing

Forms to be used in select above applications

Affidavit for Posted Notice Water Right Dedication Packet 10-03-23 - Fillable Orange Fillable- Petition for Annexation - AA2 ADU Water, Sewer & Trash Form ADU Deed Restriction TRANSFER Form ADU-Deed Restriction

Building Department ADU Page

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Materials & Information

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Other Important Links and Documents

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