Title 29, Government - Local
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-20-302 Definitions
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As used in this part 3, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Adequate means a water supply that will be sufficient for build-out of the proposed development in terms of quality, quantity, dependability, and availability to provide a supply of water for the type of developme…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-20-303 Adequate water supply for development
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(1) A local government shall not approve an application for a development permit unless it determines in its sole discretion, after considering the application and all of the information provided, that the applicant has satisfactorily demonstrated that the proposed water supply w…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-20-304 Water supply requirements
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(1) Except as specified in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, an applicant for a development permit shall submit estimated water supply requirements for the proposed development in a report prepared by a registered professional engineer or water supply expert acceptable to …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-20-305 Determination of adequate water supply
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(1) The local government's sole determination as to whether an applicant has a water supply that is adequate to meet the water supply requirements of a proposed development shall be based on consideration of the following information: (a) The documentation required by section 29-…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-20-306 Cluster developments - inapplicability
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Nothing in this part 3 shall be deemed to apply to a rural land use process regarding the approval of a cluster development pursuant to part 4 of article 28 of title 30, C.R.S. Source: L. 2008: Entire part added, p. 1562, � 2, effective May 29.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-20-401 Short title
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The short title of this part 4 is the Renewable Energy Projects Act. Source: L. 2024: Entire part added, (SB 24-212), ch. 214, p. 1305, � 1, effective May 21.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-20-402 Legislative declaration
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(1) The general assembly finds that: (a) New renewable energy projects and development of a skilled renewable energy workforce are needed in order to make progress on the state's greenhouse gas emission reduction goals while also protecting public health, safety, welfare, and the…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-20-403 Definitions
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As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Brunot Agreement means the agreement of September 13, 1873, ratified by act of April 29, 1874, ch. 136, 18 Stat. 36 (1874). (2) Brunot area means the land relinquished and conveyed by the confederated bands of the…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-21-101 Conservation trust funds - definitions
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(1) As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) County includes a city and county. (a.5) Division means the division of local government in the department of local affairs. (b) Eligible entity means a county, municipality, or special district which has cre…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-21-102 Certification - monitoring - enforcement - rules
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(1) The treasurer of a municipality or special district, the chief financial officer, or the official custodian of the conservation trust fund of an eligible entity shall annually review and certify to the division that the eligible entity's self-reported conservation trust fund …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-22-101 Definitions
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As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Hazardous substance means any substance, material, waste, or mixture designated as a hazardous material, waste, or substance according to 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 172, as amended, or by section 18-13-1…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-22-103 Emergency response authority may request assistance
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(1) Any emergency response authority that, in its judgment, does not have the equipment, personnel, or expertise necessary to handle a particular hazardous substance incident may make a request to any public agency or private entity possessing such necessary equipment, personnel,…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-22-104 Right to claim reimbursement - rules
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(1) (a) A public entity, political subdivision of the state, unit of local government, or private entity is hereby given the right to claim reimbursement from the person or persons who have care, custody, and control of the hazardous substance involved at the time of the incident…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-22-106 Emergency response cash fund. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 83: Entire article R&RE, p. 1220, � 1, effective July 1. L. 91: Entire section repealed, p. 720, � 1, effective April 11. 29-22-106.5. Hazardous substances planning and response assistance fund - creation - acceptance of gifts, grants, and donations - grants to local g…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-22-107 Legislative finding - hazardous substance listing required
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(1) The general assembly finds, determines, and declares: (a) That the protection of the public from the dangers of hazardous substance incidents occurring on private property, other than residential or agricultural property, is a matter of statewide concern; (b) That, without th…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-22-108 Criminal penalties
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(1) Any person who intentionally causes or substantially contributes to the occurrence of a hazardous substance incident in violation of the provision of this article commits a class 4 felony and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-401, C.R.S. (2) Any person who willf…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-22-110 Colorado state patrol to provide information
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The Colorado state patrol shall compile and maintain information on the emergency response capabilities of public and private agencies throughout the state to enable the state patrol to answer any inquiry concerning the nearest agencies or entities available to contribute equipme…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-23-101 Short title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as the Pueblo Depot Activity Development Authority Act. Source: L. 94: Entire article added, p. 954, � 1, effective April 28.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-23-102 Legislative declaration
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(1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: (a) Changes in the world's political, social, and economic policies have resulted in changes in the military needs of the United States; (b) Congress has ordered that certain military installations be closed or realigned pu…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-23-103 Definitions
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As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Authority means the Pueblo depot activity development authority created by this article. (2) Board means the board of directors of the Pueblo depot activity development authority. (3) Bond means any bond, note, i…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-23-104 Authority - creation
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There is hereby created the Pueblo depot activity development authority which shall be a body corporate and politic and a political subdivision of the state. The authority shall not be an agency of state government. The authority shall have perpetual existence and succession. Sou…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-23-105 Boundaries of the authority - inclusion - exclusion
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(1) The area comprising the authority shall consist of: Township 19 South, Range 62 West of the 6th P.M., Pueblo County Section 32 through 36: All Section 31: Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, E1/2 NW1/4 and S1/2 Township 20 South, Range 62 West of the 6th P.M., Pueblo County Section 1 throug…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-23-106 Board of directors - membership
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(1) The authority shall be governed by a board of directors which shall consist of seven members. Three members shall be appointed by the Pueblo county board of county commissioners, three members shall be appointed by the city council of the city of Pueblo, and one shall be join…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-23-107 Board of directors - organization
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(1) The member appointed jointly by the Pueblo county board of county commissioners and the city council of the city of Pueblo shall call and convene the initial organizational meeting of the board and shall serve as the initial chair. At such meeting, the board shall adopt, and …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-23-108 Board of directors - powers and duties
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(1) The board shall have the power to promote the reuse and development of the Pueblo depot activity for the benefit of the community and the state. (2) In addition to any other powers specifically granted to the board in this article, the board has the following powers and dutie…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-23-109 Annual report
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The authority shall, in addition to any other required audit or reporting requirements, present an annual written program and financial report to the Pueblo county board of county commissioners and the city council of the city of Pueblo no later than ninety days after the close o…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-23-110 Bonds
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(1) The authority may, from time to time, issue bonds for any of its corporate purposes. The bonds shall be issued pursuant to resolution of the board and shall be payable solely out of all or a specified portion of the revenues of the authority as designated by the board. (2) Bo…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-23-111 Agreement of the state not to limit or alter rights of obligees
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The state hereby pledges and agrees with the holders of any bonds issued under this article and with those parties who enter into contract with the authority that the state will not limit, alter, restrict, or impair the rights vested in the authority or the rights or obligations …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-23-112 Investments
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The authority may invest or deposit any funds in the manner provided by part 6 of article 75 of title 24, C.R.S. In addition, the authority may direct a corporate trustee which holds funds of the authority to invest or deposit such funds in investments or deposits other than thos…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-23-113 Bonds eligible for investment
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All banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, insurance companies, executors, administrators, guardian trustees, and other fiduciaries may legally invest any moneys within their control in any bonds issued under this article. Public entities, as defined in section 24…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-23-114 Exemption from taxation - securities laws
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The income or other revenues of the authority, all property interests of the authority, any bonds issued by the authority, and the transfer of and the income from any bonds issued by the authority shall be exempt from all taxation and assessments of the state. Bonds issued by the…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-23-115 Limitation of actions
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An action or proceeding, at law or in equity, to question the validity or enjoin the performance of any act or proceeding relating to the issuance of any bond of the authority shall be barred unless commenced within thirty days after the performance of the act or the effective da…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-25-101 Short title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as the Local Marketing District Act. Source: L. 98: Entire article added, p. 1079, � 1, effective September 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-25-102 Legislative declaration
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(1) The general assembly declares that the organization of local marketing districts having the purposes and powers provided in this article will serve a public purpose; will promote the health, safety, prosperity, security, and general welfare of the inhabitants thereof, the pro…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-25-103 Definitions
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As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Board means the board of directors of a local marketing district. (2) Combination means any two or more local governments. (3) District means a local marketing district formed under the provisions of this article…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-25-104 Authority of governing body
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The governing body of each local government is hereby vested with jurisdiction to create and establish one or more districts pursuant to the provisions of this article, and such districts shall have all the powers provided in this article that are authorized by the ordinance, res…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-25-105 Organization and creation - notice of hearing
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(1) The organization of a district shall be initiated by a petition filed in the office of the clerk of the governing body. If such petition is to initiate the organization of a district by a combination, such petition shall be filed in the office of the clerk of each governing b…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-25-106 Hearing - findings - when action barred
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(1) On the date fixed for any hearing or at any adjournment thereof, the governing body or governing bodies of each member of the combination shall ascertain, from the tax rolls of where the district is located, the total valuation for assessment of the taxable real and personal …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-25-107 Boundaries - exclusion proviso
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The boundaries of a district may consist of contiguous or noncontiguous tracts or parcels of property. Source: L. 98: Entire article added, p. 1084, � 1, effective September 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-25-108 Board of directors - duties
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(1) (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection (1), if the governing body of a single local government creates the district, such governing body shall constitute ex officio the board of directors of the district. In such event, the presiding officer of the governing body…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-25-109 Meetings
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Upon notice to each member of the board, the board shall hold meetings which shall be held in a place to be designated by the board as often as the needs of the district require. The meetings of the board shall be subject to the provisions of part 4 of article 6 of title 24, C.R.…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-25-111 General powers of district
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(1) The district has the following powers, except as limited by the operating plan: (a) To have perpetual existence; (b) To have and use a corporate seal; (c) To sue and be sued and be a party to suits, actions, and proceedings; (d) To enter into contracts and agreements, except …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-25-112 Power to levy tax
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(1) (a) In addition to any other means of providing revenue for a district, the board has the power within the district to levy a marketing and promotion tax on the purchase price paid or charged to persons for rooms or accommodations as included in the definition of sale in sect…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-25-113 Inclusion or exclusion - petition - notice - hearing
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(1) The boundaries of any district organized under the provisions of this article may be changed in the manner prescribed in this section, but the change of boundaries of the district shall not impair or affect its organization or its rights in or to property or any of its rights…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-25-114 Confirmation of contract proceedings
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(1) In its discretion, the board may file a petition at any time in the district court in and for any county in which the district is located praying for a judicial examination and determination of any power conferred, or of any taxes or service charges levied or otherwise made o…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-25-115 Dissolution procedure
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Any district organized pursuant to this article may be dissolved pursuant to the resolution, ordinance, or contract creating the district or pursuant to the provisions of this section. Under this section, any such district may be dissolved after notice is given, publication is ma…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-25-116 Correction of faulty notices
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In any case that a notice is provided for in this article in which the governing body or bodies find for any reason that due notice was not given, the governing body or bodies shall not thereby lose jurisdiction, and the proceeding in question shall not thereby be void or be abat…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-25-117 Department of transportation and local jurisdiction unimpaired
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Nothing in this article shall affect or impair the control and jurisdiction that the department of transportation has over streets and highways that are part of the state highway system or that a county, city and county, or municipality has over all property within its boundaries…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-25-118 Method not exclusive
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Nothing in this article shall repeal or affect any other law or any part thereof, it being intended that this article shall provide a separate method of accomplishing its objectives and not an exclusive one. Source: L. 98: Entire article added, p. 1092, � 1, effective September 1…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-26-101 Legislative declaration
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(1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: (a) It is in the public interest to maintain a diverse housing stock in order to preserve some diversity of housing opportunities for the state's residents and people of low- and moderate-income. (b) A housing shortage for …