(a) Purpose. The purpose of the development standards in this Article is to establish the minimum requirements for the development within the City of Creede. The development and design standards in this Article shall apply to the physical layout and design of all development, unless exempted by this Development Code. These provisions address the physical relationship between development and adjacent properties, public streets, neighborhoods, and the natural environment in order to compliment the Comprehensive Plan vision for a more attractive, efficient and livable community.
(b) Applicability. The general applicability of the provisions of this Article 5, Development Standards, are more completely defined in this Section. All new development shall comply with the standards of this Article. Any modification to an existing development that is nonconforming to the regulations of this Article which results in an addition or removal of fifty percent (50%) or more of the development, shall require the entire development to come into compliance.
(Ord. 395 §3, 2016)