HomeMy WebLinkAboutARAPAHOE BEND 1ST ANNEXATION & ZONING - 44-98 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - LUC REQUIREMENTSPRINCIPLES AND POLICIES FOR ARAPAHO BEND FIRST ANNEXATION
Principle NOL-1 Preserve and protect natural areas within Fort Collins and the Community
Growth Management Area to provide habitat essential to the conservation of plants,
animals, and their associated ecosystems and to enrich the lives of citizens by providing
opportunities for education, scientific research, nature, interpretation, art, fishing, wildlife
observation, hiking, and other activities.
Policy NOL-1.1 Natural Areas System. The City will establish a system of publicly -owned
natural areas to protect the integrity of wildlife habitat and conservation sites, protect corridors
between natural areas, preserve outstanding examples of Fort Collins' diverse natural heritage,
and provide a broad range of opportunities for educational, interpretive, and recreational
programs to meet community needs.
Policy NOL-1.8 Ecosystems Management. The City will manage, maintain, and enhance public
natural areas to ensure the ongoing conservation of desirable plants and animals and their
associated ecosystems; control the invasion and spread of undesirable non-native plants and
animals; improve aesthetics; and provide opportunities for public use.
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.
Principle NOL-3 The City's parks and recreation system will include parks, trails, open
lands, natural areas and urban streetscapes. These "green spaces" will balance active and
passive recreation opportunities in an interconnected framework that is distributed
throughout the urban area.
Principle 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 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 Management 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.