Section 6-304 Variation of Dimensional Limitations
6-304.A. Variations Permitted. Certain dimensional limitations or maximum density of an underlying zone district may be modified or varied via the PUD process to the extent set forth in Table 6-1. Any limitation of the underlying zone district not explicitly varied shall be applied to development approvals granted via the PUD process. Nothing in this Division shall authorize approval of a use which is not permitted by right or permitted on review (the latter of which shall require approval pursuant to Article 6, Division 1) within the underlying zone district. Dimensional limitations shall be calculated after areas required for land dedication have been deducted from the total PUD area.
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Minimum Lot Area |
Minimum Lot Width & Frontage |
Minimum Yards |
Maximum Site Coverage |
Maximum Height |
Maximum Lot Area |
Maximum Floor Area |
Maximum Density |
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All zone districts: 1,500 sq.ft. |
All zone districts Width: 12 ft. Frontage:0 ft. |
All Zone districts: Front, Rear & Side: 0 ft. |
R, HT, HR, AC-1, DH-1, MDR zone districts: 50% (see Note 1) GCOD, AC-2: 60% HC, C, R/C, HD-2: no restriction PP: 50-75% |
AC-1: 30 ft AC-2: See §3-210C(12) HC & C: 40 ft. PP: 40 ft. All other zone districts: No variation allowed |
HC, C: No limitation See: §3-212.C.2.b |
C, HC: Two point two five to one (2.25:1) Floor Area Ratio C, HC: No more than 65% residential use per Note 3 in C and Note 2 in HC AC-2: No limitation |
R, HT, HR, HD-1, MDR zone districts: 1,500 sq.ft. per dwelling unit HD-2 zone district: per zoning standards |
1For developments within these zone districts that are located within mapped floodplain areas, the maximum site coverage may be increased by up to 15%, for a total maximum site coverage of 65% ONLY if:
a. The additional site coverage that projects above pre or post construction grade meets the definition of a basement and is used exclusively for the storage of vehicles.
b. The additional site coverage that projects above pre or post construction grade will not require a variance to the setback requirements for the zone district.
c. The additional site coverage does not increase the allowable density permitted in the zone district
d. There is no reduction in the amount of parking required.
e. The development requesting the site coverage increase contains three or more dwelling units.
6-304.B. Maximums. The land use variations authorized under this Division are described as maximums. Maximum variations or flexibility is not guaranteed in the review or approval of and PUD submission. Specific variations may be established and approved if requested by the applicant or required by P&Z. Each application will be reviewed on its individual merits in relation to the criteria contained in this Division.
6-304.C. Review Standards. P&Z may authorize variations in any of the dimensional limitations identified in Section 6-304.A when, in its sole discretion, P&Z determines that granting the variation will enable the applicant to accomplish one or more of the following public purposes, or in the case of subsection (5) and (6) below, private purposes, which would not otherwise be achieved or required by applicable land use regulations. At a minimum, any potential impacts that result from granted variations shall be offset by the public or private purposes established by the approved PUD.
6-304.C.1. preservation and/or establishment of lands as public open space in Telluride or San Miguel County, or protection of wetlands by significantly exceeding the established wetland setbacks as defined in Section 3-820.B;
6-304.C.2. Enhancement of the historic character, scale, architectural integrity or cultural resources of structures on a site as determined by H.A.R.C.; or increase of the historic rating of any THAS Non-Contributing with Qualifications or Supporting structure;
6-304.C.3. provision of land for affordable housing purposes; provision of affordable housing consistent with the Telluride Affordable Housing Guidelines; or contribution of funds for affordable housing, any of which shall be beyond the mitigation requirements;
6-304.C.4. provision of public parking facilities, public recreation facilities, or community facilities or provision of land to be used for such public facilities, or the contribution of funds for public parking facilities, public recreation facilities or community facilities;
6-304.C.5. provision of conference facilities, or facilities for performing arts and special events;
6-304.C.6. provision of restaurant use use if use is deed restricted in perpetuity; or ground floor retail commercial use in excess of the minimum requirements if located within the Commercial or Historic Commercial Zone District;
6-304.C.7. Significant reduction of climate impacts that exceed the Building Code Standards that may include the following examples:
a. retrofits of existing buildings to meet green building standards such as net zero energy building (NZEB) standards or LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification;
b. provision of a demolition plan, a reuse/repurpose plan and an agreement with the Town for full deconstructions - systematic dismantling of structures in the opposite order of construction from roof to foundations to maximize salvage of materials for reuse;
c. provisions of an emissions reduction plan and agreement with the Town (use of recycled, low-carbon or sustainable products and services; use of all electric equipment; use of low-emission alternatives for building materials);
d. provision of construction plans that demonstrate net zero energy building standards for all new construction (e.g., rooftop solar or cold climate source heat pumps);
e. provision of infrastructure or land for the purpose of reducing climate impacts (e.g., non-emissions vehicles (NEVs) charging stations, composting facilities, solar facilities);
f. provision of financial contributions to the Telluride Energy Mitigation Program (TEMP).
When granting any variation, P&Z must find that the PUD meets the review standards of Section 6-313 of this Division.
6-304.D. Map Notation. Any variation granted by P&Z shall be specifically noted on the final PUD plat.