Boulder County is proposing notable changes to its Land Use Code, specifically updates to how certain residential uses are classified. The changes, captured in Docket DC-24-0004, look to modernize the language and operations surrounding the Boarding House and Group Care or Foster Home use classifications.
According to Boulder County, two significant revisions are the removal of the Boarding House Use and the Group Care or Foster Home Use. In their stead, a new Group Home Facility Use will be introduced, with an expanded definition to include Group Homes within the scope of a Household. This reclassification would allow Group Homes to exist within Dwelling Units as a by-right use, reflecting a shift towards a more inclusive approach to housing within the community.
The county is actively seeking public input on this draft, encouraging feedback from residents, relevant agencies, and neighboring jurisdictions. Interested parties can direct their written comments to the Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting Department via email at [email protected], or by mail at their P.O. Box address. The window for public commentary is open until April 24, 2024, per the communication issued by the county.
Responses from the community will be instrumental in refining the proposed amendments before they progress to the public hearing stages. Although specific dates for these hearings are yet to be confirmed, Boulder County staff anticipates presenting the proposal to the Planning Commission on May 21. Confirmed dates and details regarding the hearings will be made available on the DC-24-0004 webpage and announced in local newspapers as these events approach.
