HomeMy WebLinkAboutFOSSIL CREEK WETLANDS 2ND ANNEXATION & ZONING - 13-99A - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - LUC REQUIREMENTSStatement of Principals and Policies and Consistency with the City
Structure Plan for the
Fossil Creek Wetlands Natural Area second annexation
April 27, 2001
The following principals and related policies are extracted from "City Plan: Fort
Collins, Colorado Comprehensive Plan," and are reiterated to show the
conformance or this petition for annexation with the city's documented intentions.
PRINCIPLE NOL-2: Open lands are important in providing the city with a well
defined edge, establishing community separators, directing growth, and
preserving rural character.
Policy NOL-2.1 Conservation tools. The City will purchase open lands and/or
development rights and use conservation easements and other such tools, for
the purpose of defining community edges. Such open lands include areas for
passive or limited recreation for non -athletic purposes, agricultural land, and
natural areas.
PRINCIPAL GM-2: The City will consider the annexation of new territory into the
City limits when the annexation of such property conforms to the vision, goals,
and policies of the City Plan.
Policy GM-2.1 Annexation Policies. The City Council will weigh the following
factors when considering the annexation of new land into the incorporated limits:
• Statutory requirements. The property must meet all statutory
requirements for annexation according to the laws of the State of
Colorado.
• Property to be annexed located within the Community Growth Area.
The property must be currently located within the Community Growth
Management Area boundary, or the boundary must be amended by
actions of the City (and County, if necessary) before the City approves
the proposed annexation.