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Mitchell Creek Community
Planned Unit Development Guide
March 18, 2026
1.1 BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................. 1
1.2 RESIDENTIAL 1 ZONE DISTRICT (R1) .............................................................................. 2
1.2.1 GENERAL PURPOSE AND INTENT ............................................................................................. 2
1.2.2 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT MAP ....................................................................................... 2
1.2.3 PERMITTED “BY RIGHT” USES IN THE RESIDENTIAL 1 ZONE DISTRICT (R1) ...................................... 2
1.2.4 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL 1 ZONE DISTRICT (R1) ....................................... 3
1.2.4.1 Single Family Dwelling Units .................................................................................. 3
1.2.4.2 Attached Dwelling Unit .......................................................................................... 3
1.3 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DENSITY ...................................................................... 4
1.4 AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN ....................................................................................... 4
1.5 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................ 4
1.6 ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE PLAN REVIEW ..................................................................... 6
1.1 Background
The Mitchell Creek Community Planned Unit Development (PUD) is composed of a mix of
potential single family homes and multi-family homes. The intent is to provide a modern,
livable community that offers a range of attainable and market-rate housing opportunities
while addressing the density, allowed uses, dimensional requirements, and development
standards for each use.
Development within the Mitchell Creek Community shall be governed by the regulations
and development standards set forth in this PUD Guide. Provisions for subdivision, use
restrictions, standards, and density are set forth in the following Guide.
Effect of Garfield County Land Use and Development Code.
The provisions of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code, and the
successors thereof as now in effect and as hereafter amended, are by this reference
incorporated herein as if set forth in full, to the extent not divergent from the provisions of
the Mitchell Creek Community Planned Unit Development regulations.
The provisions of the Mitchell Creek Community Planned Unit Development Guide, as
amended, shall prevail and govern the development of the Mitchell Creek Community.
However, where the provisions of the Mitchell Creek Community PUD regulations do not
clearly address a specific subject, the ordinances, resolutions, or regulations of Garfield
County shall prevail. Definitions and uses established herein shall take precedence over
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definitions and uses established in the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code,
as amended, whenever these regulations are applicable to Mitchell Creek Community.
1.2 Residential 1 Zone District (R1)
1.2.1 General Purpose and Intent
The purpose of the Residential 1 Zone District (R1) is to provide a neighborhood comprised
of well-planned residential dwellings that are specifically designed and located to provide
a high-quality living environment.
1.2.2 Planned Unit Development Map
A Planned Unit Development Map identifying site access, vehicular circulation, pedestrian
circulation, parking, landscape, and open space has been submitted with the Planned Unit
Development and is attached to this document as an Exhibit.
1.2.3 Permitted “By Right” Uses in the Residential 1 Zone District (R1)
The following uses are permitted “by right” in the Residential 1 Zone District (R1):
• Single family dwelling unit
• Attached dwelling unit
• Residential rental unit
• Home office/business
• Parks and outdoor recreation
• Community gardens
• Trails
• Wildlife friendly fencing
• Landscape and irrigation
• Accessory uses customarily incidental to the above
The following infrastructure and site elements are also permitted:
• Motor vehicle roads and driveways
• Trails and pedestrian ways
• Motor vehicle parking and bicycle parking
• Underground utilities
• Landscape and irrigation improvements
• Construction, use, repair, and maintenance of retaining walls
• Continued use, repair, and maintenance of above elements
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1.2.4 Development Standards for the Residential 1 Zone District (R1)
All use of property in the Residential 1 Zone District shall conform to the following
standards.
1.2.4.1 Single Family Dwelling Units
• Minimum Lot Area per Unit: 2,000 square feet
• Maximum Building Height: 35 feet
• Maximum Lot Coverage: 75%
• Minimum Front Setback: 5 feet
• Minimum Rear Setback: 5 feet
• Minimum Side Setback: 5 feet
• Parking:
o A minimum of 2 off-street parking spaces must be provided for each
residential structure; this requirement may be satisfied by a garage,
driveway, or parking space.
o Additionally, a minimum of 1 off-street guest parking space must be
provided per each 10 dwelling units.
o When any calculation of the number of required off-street parking spaces
results in a fractional space being required, such fraction shall be rounded
up to the next higher number of spaces.
• Future Building Envelopes:
o Building envelopes that comply with, but may vary from, the above described
minimum setbacks may be finalized at the time of final subdivision platting.
• Open Space:
o Open space associated with single family dwelling development shall be
provided as designated on the PUD Map and subdivision plat and in
accordance with this PUD Guide and the Garfield County Land Use and
Development Code, as applicable.
1.2.4.2 Attached Dwelling Unit
• Minimum Lot Area per Unit: 1,500 square feet
• Maximum Building Height: 35 feet
• Maximum Lot Coverage: 75%
• Minimum Front Setback: 5 feet
• Minimum Rear Setback: 5 feet
• Minimum Side Setback: 5 feet
For purposes of setback calculations, only those attached dwelling units that do not share
a common wall with an adjacent attached dwelling unit must observe the required side
yard setback.
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• The minimum distance between attached dwelling units that do not share a
common wall with an adjacent attached dwelling unit is 10 feet.
• Parking:
o A minimum of 2 off-street parking spaces must be provided for each dwelling
unit; this requirement may be satisfied by a garage, driveway, or parking
space.
o Additionally, a minimum of 1 off-street guest parking space must be
provided per each 10 dwelling units.
o When any calculation of the number of required off-street parking spaces
results in a fractional space being required, such fraction shall be rounded
up to the next higher number of spaces.
• Future Building Envelopes:
o Building envelopes that comply with, but may vary from, the above described
minimum setbacks may be finalized at the time of final subdivision platting.
1.3 Planned Unit Development Density
The residential dwelling unit cap for the Residential 1 Zone District per this Planned Unit
Development Guide is one hundred (100) Primary Dwelling Units.
1.4 Affordable Housing Plan
The PUD Affordable Housing Plan and Agreement is attached as an Exhibit to this Planned
Unit Development Guide and is incorporated herein by reference. All development within
the Mitchell Creek Community shall comply with the terms and conditions of the
Affordable Housing Plan and Agreement, as approved and as may be amended.
1.5 Definitions
Building Height.
Height shall be measured as the vertical distance above finished grade measured as the
vertical distance to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the deck line of a
mansard roof, or to the highest gable of a pitched or hipped roof.
Dwelling Unit, Attached.
A residential dwelling unit that shares one or more common or party walls with one or more
adjoining dwelling units, with each unit designed as a separate, self-contained residence
with its own exterior entrance and kitchen, living, sanitary, and sleeping facilities. Attached
dwelling units include, but are not limited to, townhouses and duplexes, and are
distinguished from multi-unit buildings where units are stacked vertically and share
common interior corridors.
Dwelling Unit, Primary.
A self-contained residential dwelling unit that functions as the principal residence on a lot
or within a building. A primary dwelling unit contains a single housekeeping unit with its
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own kitchen, living, sanitary, and sleeping facilities, and is distinguished from any
accessory dwelling units, caretaker units, or other subordinate residential units on the
same lot.
Dwelling Unit, Single Family.
A detached residential building designed and used for occupancy by one household,
containing only one dwelling unit with a single kitchen and associated living, sanitary, and
sleeping facilities. A single family dwelling unit is not attached to any other dwelling unit by
a common wall or floor/ceiling.
DRB – Design Review Board.
The body designated in the Design Guidelines and related documents to review and
approve architectural and site design for development within the Mitchell Creek
Community PUD.
Floor Area.
The total habitable horizontal floor area of all floors in a building, measured from exterior
wall to exterior wall, exclusive of unfinished basements, garages, storage areas, and utility
rooms.
Grading.
Any excavating, filling, or combination thereof.
Lot.
Any legally created parcel of land including, but not limited to, lots shown on a legally
recorded plat.
Lot Coverage.
The portion of a lot that is covered or occupied by buildings and structures. Lot coverage
does not include areas such as driveways, parking, or walkways; nor does it include
cantilever construction so long as the cantilever construction is at least 8 feet above the
ground.
Open Space.
Any land or water area that serves the specific purposes of providing park and recreation
opportunities; conserving natural areas and environmental resources; structuring urban
development form; or protecting areas of agricultural, archaeological, or historical
significance. Open space shall not be considered synonymous with vacant or unused land
or with a yard that is part of a platted lot.
Residential Rental Unit.
A portion of, or an entire, single family dwelling unit, attached dwelling unit, or multi-unit
dwelling unit, that can be rented out for any period of time (e.g., nightly, weekly, monthly,
seasonally, or long-term).
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Setback.
The minimum horizontal distance between the front, rear, or side property line and the
front, rear, or side of a structure.
Trails.
A linear pathway across land used for recreational, transportation, or pedestrian purposes.
Wildlife Friendly Fencing.
Fencing designed and constructed to minimize impacts to wildlife and to allow for wildlife
movement consistent with applicable design standards.
1.6 Architectural and Site Plan Review
All development within the Mitchell Creek Community is subject to architectural and site
plan review as contained in the applicable Design Guidelines. The Design Review Board
(DRB) shall review proposed development for consistency with this PUD Guide, the Design
Guidelines, and any other applicable standards prior to issuance of building permits.