NEWS RELEASE
BOULDER COUNTY
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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, on Docket DC-22-0003: Marshall Fire Recovery Accessory Dwelling Text Amendment.
These proposed Land Use Code text amendments are focused on the Marshall Fire area to consider the expansion of Accessory Dwellings as part of Marshall Fire recovery in the unincorporated areas of Boulder County (not in the Marshall Fire areas of Louisville or Superior). Learn more, submit a public comment, or register to participate at the Aug. 4 virtual public hearing.
What: Board of County Commissioners public hearing on Docket DC-22-0003: Marshall Fire Recovery Accessory Dwelling Text Amendment
When: Thursday, Aug. 4, 12:30 p.m.
Where: Virtual meeting hosted on Zoom. Register to attend or participate.
View: Staff report for August 4 and latest draft text amendments.
Previous Planning Commission Action
At a public hearing on July 20, following a presentation by staff, public testimony, and deliberation, the Boulder County Planning Commission approved and recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve the proposed text amendment.
View the video recording of the public hearing.
The Planning Commission provided direction to staff asking that clarification regarding who was eligible to build an Disaster Recovery Unit Accessory Dwelling, how the distance between the Accessory Dwelling and the Footprint of the destroyed home is measured, and how parking requirements are addressed.
The Planning Commission also supported increasing the 700 sq. ft. size maximum and asked staff to consider an option where the size is established using a percentage of the allowable Residential Floor Area and includes an overall limit which could not be exceeded.
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