CATAMOUNT
DESIGN GUIDELINES
January 1998
Revised July 2012
Catamount Design Guidelines rev. 7-12
INTRODUCTION
Catamount Ranch & Club is located on two sites, the historic Catamount Ranch and picturesque
Lake Catamount. This 3,900-acre recreational preserve is dedicated to the continuation and
enhancement of a 150-year-old tradition of ranching. CATAMOUNT is the folk name for the
mountain lion or "Cat of the Mountains." Weighing as much as 200 pounds and up to eight feet
long counting its tail, the mountain lion is a recluse, preferring deep wilderness to civilization.
More than any other animal, the mountain lion has come to symbolize the mystery, the natural
beauty and the restless spirit of the mountains. Surrounded by a million-and-a-half acres of
National Forest and 12,000-foot-high mountains, is a place known simply as CATAMOUNT.
CATAMOUNT'S natural setting truly exemplifies the Rocky Mountains. CATAMOUNT
represents true civility in a mountain wilderness. As was the desire of CATAMOUNT'S first
settlers, there needs to be lots of room here to stretch out, room to breathe. The Heritage Cabin
exemplifies the preservation of the ranching heritage.
The development of homesites within the Lake Catamount Metropolitan District begins with a
respect and consideration of the surrounding natural environment.
The Catamount Design Guidelines provide owners with a framework for designing and building
their home and as such these Guidelines are the primary tool for implementing the
CATAMOUNT design philosophy and design style. Collectively these Guidelines along with the
oversight of the Design Review Board will ensure that the design of all homes and improvements
preserve and enhance the natural landscape and also establish a common unified design style
throughout the community.
It is not the purpose of these Guidelines to create look-a-like homes or to suggest that they all
have identical colors and materials, but to create a harmonious architecture and landscape
environment, which is compatible with, and complimentary to, the existing landscape. No
particular home should stand apart in its design or construction so as to detract from the overall
environment and appearance of Catamount Ranch & Club.
These Guidelines have been written in order to achieve the following objectives:
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Establish clearly defined design and construction standards for
all buildings and improvements;
 Preserve, enhance, and restore the existing natural environment;
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Encourage a characteristic style of architectural and landscape
design that conveys the CATAMOUNT design style;
 Protect each owner's investment in their home by requiring all
owners to comply with the same high standards for design and
construction;
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Establish a review process designed to assist owners and their
design team with the design and construction process.
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The underlying goal for the design and development of Catamount Ranch & Club is quality. A
great deal of time and energy has been spent on the design of the golf course, the golf clubhouse
facilities, the outfitters center, the Lake clubhouse and associated facilities, roads, homesites, and
other improvements. The reason for this extensive planning and design effort was to establish a
high level of quality throughout the community. These design guidelines will ensure that the
same high level of quality be devoted to the design and construction of individual homes. In
order to ensure design quality, it is required that owners retain landscape design professionals
and Colorado licensed architects to design their homes. Designing homes in mountain regions
presents a variety of unique challenges. It is strongly recommended that owners retain design
professionals that are intimately familiar with designing in mountain environments.
The Catamount Design Review Board plays a key role in the design process. The Design Review
Board should be regarded as a partner in the design process with the owner and their design
team. Owners and their design team should plan on spending time with members of the Design
Review Board to become familiar with the CATAMOUNT design style, site constraints, and
specific elements of these guidelines. Becoming familiar with these and other considerations
early on will ensure a smooth review process for owners and the Design Review Board. The
Board has been appointed to implement these guidelines and assist owners with the design
review process. All references in these Design Guidelines to DRB (Design Review Board)
approval, with respect to any issue, shall be construed as referring to written approval only. Any
questions about whether the Design Review Board has rendered written approval for a particular
matter should be directed to the Design Review Board Administrator.
These Guidelines have been promulgated pursuant to Article XV of the Declaration of
Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, and Easements for Catamount. Companion documents to the
Guidelines include Wildlife Agreement for Catamount Ranch, Wildlife Agreement for Lake
Catamount and the four Conservation Easements affecting the property (available from the
Design Review Board). These Guidelines are binding upon all persons who at any time
construct, reconstruct, refinish, alter or maintain any improvement upon the 65 residential
homesites at Catamount, or make any change in the natural or existing surface, drainage or plant life
thereon. These Guidelines are administered and enforced by the Design Review Board in
accordance with the Declaration and the procedures herein and therein set forth. These
Guidelines may be amended from time to time and it is the responsibility of each owner or other
person to obtain and review a copy of the most recently revised Catamount Design Guidelines.
John Smith
Chairperson, Catamount Design Review Board
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
II.
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY AND DESIGN STYLE
A. CATAMOUNT Design Philosophy
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B. CATAMOUNT Design Style
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SITE PLANNING
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
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III.
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Introduction
Building Envelope
Building Siting
Grading and Drainage
Driveways
Parking and Garages
Exterior Equipment and Satellite Dishes
Easements and Utilities
Signage
Address Markers
Snow Storage Areas
Horse Facilities and Operating Plan
Docks
Existing Historic Structures
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
IV.
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Introduction
Allowable Development
Building Height and Massing
Roofs
Exterior Walls
Windows and Doors
Architectural Detailing and "Signature Statements"
Lighting
Chimneys
Balconies and Decks
Accessory Buildings and Uses
Energy Conservation
Fire Protection
Design of Horse Facilities
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LANDSCAPE DESIGN
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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Introduction
Landscaping within the Native Landscape Area
Landscaping within the Building Envelope
Golf Course Edge
Plant Materials
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F. Water Features
G.
Retaining Walls, Landscape Walls, and Fences
H.
Terraces, Porches, and Outdoor Living Spaces
I.
Driveways and Entries
J.
Exterior and Landscape Lighting
K.
Septic System
L.
Trails
M.
Other Landscape Features
N.
Propane Gas Storage Tanks
O.
Viewing Platforms
V.
CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
VI.
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Introduction
Pre-Construction Conference
Construction Compliance
Landscape Compliance
Protection of Property
Field Staking Requirements
Protection of Natural Features and Vegetation
Erosion Control and Revegetation
Vehicles and Parking Areas
Construction Equipment, Materials, Trash and Dogs
Dust and Noise
Temporary Structures and Sanitary Facilities
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DESIGN REVIEW AND CONSTRUCTION REVIEW PROCESS
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A.
Governing Regulations
B. Five Step Design Review and Construction Process
Step One: Pre-Design Meeting
Step Two: Sketch Plan Review
Step Three: Final Plan Review
Step Four: Technical Review
Step Five: Inspection and Certificate of Compliance
C.
Modifications
D.
Appeal Process
E.
Routt County Review and Approval
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VII. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND ORGANIZATION
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B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Design Review Board Membership
Duties and Powers
Operating Procedures
Design Review Fees, Construction and Landscape Deposits
Design Consultants
Amendment of Design Regulations
Enforcement
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VIII. APPENDIX
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B.
C.
D.
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Home site Development Standards
Recommended Landscape Material Lists
Table 1 - Recommended Seed Mix
Table 2 - Plants Outside the Building Envelope
Table 3 - Plants Within the Building Envelope
Table 4 - Landscape Plan and Requirements
Building Height Definition and Maximums
Proposed Water Systems
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First Amendment to Catamount Design Guidelines
Gateway Requirements – Manual or Automatic
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NOTE: As used herein, "DRB" means the Design Review Board of the Catamount Residential Owners'
Association (the "Association") as described in Article VII.
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I.
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY and DESIGN STYLE
A.
CATAMOUNT Design Philosophy
The overriding vision for Catamount Ranch & Club is to create a truly unique
residential community set within the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. The
philosophy for Catamount Ranch & Club involves three fairly simple concepts:
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First, residential buildings and site improvements will be
integrated with the landscape in a manner that preserves and
enhances, to the greatest extent possible, the natural
characteristics of each homesite;
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Secondly, the design of all residential buildings will be limited
to the same pallet of materials and architectural styles that
over time will establish the desired design style;
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Finally, Catamount Ranch & Club will establish a true sense
of community where neighbors know each other by name.
This philosophy has been shaped by a respect for the site's natural environment and
the desire to create a truly unique community centered on an exceptional golf course
at Catamount Ranch and a private lake at Lake Catamount.
Catamount Ranch & Club's natural setting offers spectacular views, diverse
vegetation, and varied terrain. Extensive environmental analysis of soils, geology,
slopes, vegetation, wildlife and visual considerations were completed during the
planning and development of Catamount Ranch & Club. The findings of these
analyses provide parameters for how homes, roads, and other improvements
should be placed within this setting. A fundamental goal is for all buildings and
improvements to be set within the landscape in a manner that will preserve and
enhance this delicate mountain environment. The design goal for CATAMOUNT is
to retain the essence of the landscape and its western ranching heritage.
Inherent in the CATAMOUNT design philosophy is the concept of creating a
community that shares a common design style and establishes a unifying element
throughout the community. The CATAMOUNT design style is best expressed as the
"traditional Colorado Ranch style" and all buildings will draw inspiration from
the architectural characteristics of buildings from the early American West. No
building in Catamount Ranch & Club will stand apart such that it detracts from the
natural characteristics of the site or from other buildings or improvements. This is
not to suggest, however, that all buildings must look alike or use identical building
materials or colors. The characteristics of homesites throughout Catamount Ranch
& Club vary and as such, appropriate design solutions will also vary. However, all
buildings will share the same fundamental design characteristics defined by the
"traditional Colorado Ranch style".
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Catamount Ranch has been designed as a small, exclusive neighborhood
surrounding Catamount Ranch & Club's golf course. Designed by worldrenowned designer Tom Weiskopf, the golf course is the focal point of the
community and the clubhouse provides a central meeting place for Club activities.
The Lake Clubhouse, the Outfitter Center and the Heritage Cabin all located on the
Lake, provide additional places for Club activities, especially water-oriented
recreation. The size and scale of Catamount Ranch & Club also sets it apart from
other communities. The number of homes is limited in order to create a
neighborhood atmosphere and foster a sense of community that is often not found in
larger communities. Catamount Ranch & Club is more than just a golf course
development, it is a community made up of families that share the common
interest of enjoying golf, lake, summer and winter activities and the Colorado
Rocky Mountains.
B.
CATAMOUNT Design Style
The design style for Catamount Ranch & Club is best characterized as "traditional
Colorado Ranch style". The origins of the "traditional Colorado Ranch style" are
found in the buildings typical of homesteads, ranches, and craftsman-style
residences of the American West. The true heritage of the American West is felt in
the open meadows, wooded slopes and rocky ravines that have been the home of
cattle and sheep for the past 100 years. Buildings of this era were generally
constructed of a limited number of building materials that were selected from
what was readily available in the area. Designs consisted of simple building forms and
generally expressed function over form. Driving the back roads of western
Colorado, Utah and New Mexico today will reveal buildings that display
examples of this architectural style.
The architectural style for buildings is meant to support the heritage of high
country ranches found in the American West The traditional Colorado Ranch
style is defined by a number of fundamental architectural concepts.
For example, buildings will be designed with a limited number of predominantly
natural building materials consistent with materials used during this era. All
buildings will be constructed of primarily stone, timbers, logs and siding. The use of
stone on all buildings will provide a common unifying architectural element
throughout Catamount Ranch & Club. Timbers and logs shall be exposed to
express the structural form of the building. Building colors will be generally
subdued to blend with the surrounding landscape. Roofs will be relatively simple in
form, with exposed rafter-tails. Outdoor spaces are another important design
element of a home. All homes at Catamount Ranch & Club are encouraged to
include porches or other similar covered outdoor spaces. Architectural details
might include the hand-crafted joinery present in the craftsman style. Exposed
hardware, deep set reveals, and stone or timber lintels and sills represent other
ways of expressing the traditional Colorado Ranch style. These and other
architectural guidelines are described in greater detail in Section III, Architectural
Design.
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In addition to the architectural concepts described above, the manner in which
buildings and improvements are located on a site is an equally important element of
the CATAMOUNT design style. The design of all buildings and improvements
should be complementary to the land. Building siting should draw inspiration
from the surrounding natural environment and buildings should not overpower the
landscape. Landscape improvements should be designed to visually tie a building to
its site and to restore all portions of a homesite that have been disturbed during
construction. The following sections of these guidelines outline specific
considerations to be addressed during the site planning and landscape design
process.
The guidelines outlined in this document have been written to express the
"traditional Colorado Ranch style" and in doing so implement the CATAMOUNT
design style. It is not the intention of these Guidelines to encourage the literal
duplication of the ranch house or prairie homestead found in the early American
West. Rather, the design of buildings at Catamount Ranch & Club should reflect
an interpretive expression of the architectural styles and building materials
typically associated with buildings of this era. Owners and their designers are
encouraged to be creative and spirited so that the ranch community is enriched by
individual expression and exemplary architecture.
The inspiration for this design style came from the desire for buildings at
Catamount Ranch & Club to evoke an image of the American West. Over time,
Catamount Ranch & Club will establish its own unique sense of place that is
expressed by the traditional Colorado Ranch style and the manner in which its
buildings, landscaping and site improvements have been integrated with their
surroundings. It is the intention of these Guidelines that the architecture of
buildings and the materials used at Catamount Ranch & Club will convey a true
sense of the history and heritage of the American West.
II.
SITE PLANNING
A.
Introduction
The location and design of proposed structures must relate to the existing terrain.
The natural features of the site shall be preserved. The design process must take
into account grade changes, location of trees, boulders, and orientation of the
proposed improvements to sun, wind and views. Privacy to and from, as well as
the impact on adjacent neighbors, nearby rights-of-way and common areas should be
considered both in site planning and in designing the architectural elements of the
structure. Trees, natural vegetation and all other site features shall be
incorporated and utilized to enhance the overall appearance of the home. Since the
plant species permitted for revegetation is limited, every method to preserve
existing landscaping must be employed.
Site planning is a critical element of successfully integrating buildings and
improvements with the natural landscape and terrain. Grading and tree removal
shall be limited to that reasonably necessary for the construction of a home.
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Existing vegetation must be left undisturbed except where a building or any
approved landscaping may be located or where required by local code. Dead and
diseased trees, which threaten the health of the nearby trees, may be removed.
Natural watercourses, wetlands and drainages require protection. These areas have
been inventoried and delineated to conform to the requirements of the Clean Water Act
and Wetlands Protection Act. As such, these areas are considered "Waters of the
United States" and have special protection requirements. Owners are required to be
aware of how land-disturbing activities might affect these areas. The Design Review
Board has copies of the necessary delineation maps and other documents that can be
used to evaluate impacts. The Design Review Board has a list of wetland specialists
who can help owners in the project design to avoid as many impacts as possible.
In order to assist owners with the site planning process building envelopes have been
identified for each homesite. The building envelope identifies the best location for
a home that maximizes site attributes and minimizes potentially adverse impacts on
sensitive portions of the site. The effects of ridge lining shall be minimized by the
location of structures within the building envelopes, as well as the height limits and the
square footage limitations. Building envelopes are indicated on the plats for each
homesite.
A well-prepared site plan must be done in concert with architectural design and in doing
so must respond to building siting and orientation, views, grading, access, and other
design issues. A creative site plan will find a balance between preserving and
enhancing the natural features of the site while at the same time addressing the design
objectives of the owner.
B.
Building Envelope
A building envelope has been established for every residential homesite at Catamount
Ranch & Club. Building envelopes are indicated on the final plats for Catamount Ranch &
Club. All buildings must be located entirely within the area defined by the building envelope.
Routt County currently does not have a process for amending building envelopes at
Catamount Ranch & Club. As such the building envelope represents a very important
consideration in the design of a home. Owners are encouraged to meet with the DRB early in
the design process in order to understand their site and building envelope.
In the case of a lot which has more than one designated building envelope, upon entering the
Design Review process, the owner will specify which building envelope will be used. At such
time, the alternate building envelope shall be terminated. In no case shall building be allowed on
more than one envelope on any lot.
Any modifications of building envelopes at Lake Catamount shall have prior approval of the DRB
along with written approval of all “visually impacted” homeowners.
Building envelopes were determined based on overall planning and design objectives for
Catamount Ranch & Club and the site-specific characteristics of each homesite. Objectives
used to define building envelopes were: to identify the portion of each site that would allow the
design of a home to maximize views and solar orientation; establish separation between homes;
preserve existing vegetation; and optimize other site attributes.
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All portions of a home, including all accessory buildings, roof overhangs,
garages, decks, patios, terraces, pools, retaining walls, site walls and fences, septic
fields and similar features shall be located within the building envelope.
Driveway access (including grading and retaining walls necessary for site access),
landscape improvements associated with driveways, and docks access at Lake
Catamount may be located outside of the building envelope, subject to approval by
the DRB and consistent with any wildlife mitigation agreements and conservation
easements, as recorded with Routt County.
Unless necessary for driveway access, disease control, or wildfire mitigation,
the removal of trees outside of the building envelope is prohibited. Any tree
removal outside of a building envelope requires specific approval of the DRB.
C.
Building Siting
A site plan must be developed in concert with building design. Buildings and
improvements should be sited to blend with the natural landscape, to not dominate
natural site characteristics.
Buildings should be designed as an integral element of existing terrain and
vegetation. Buildings and improvements should be located and designed to
minimize site grading and the loss of trees, as well as to minimize visual impact of
buildings from roadways and to other building sites. Buildings on sloping lots
should be designed to step with existing contours.
In order to respond to site characteristics, consideration should be given to homes
designed as a composition of smaller building forms clustered around outdoor
spaces such as courtyards, porches, or verandas.
Buildings should be located to allow for convenient driveway access.
D.
Grading and Drainage
Building envelopes have been located in part to minimize the need for site
grading. When necessary, site grading should comply with the following
guidelines:
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Site grading shall be limited to no more than what is
necessary to accommodate the development of a home and
site access. Excessive recontouring of a site, or over lot grading,
is not permitted.
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Grading should be confined to within the building envelope
(except for the driveway) unless otherwise approved by the
Design Review Board.
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Grading shall be designed to blend with the natural contours of
the site by feathering cuts and fills into existing terrain.
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E.
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In order to minimize impacts on existing vegetation and excessive
site disturbance, the use of retaining walls are encouraged in lieu
of grading large areas of a site. At their discretion, the DRB may
require the use of retaining walls in lieu of grading in order to
preserve significant vegetation or site characteristics. Refer to
Section IV, Landscape Design for additional guidelines on retaining
walls.
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When cut and fill slopes are necessary, they should be as steep
as possible to minimize site disturbance while still allowing for
revegetation. Generally, a maximum of 2:1 slope is recommended
in order to ensure adequate revegetation. If soil characteristics
are appropriate, steeper slopes may be approved by the DRB. All
portions of native landscape area ground disturbed by construction
shall be successfully revegetated using seed mixes listed in Table 1,
“Recommended Seed Mixes: and plant materials as denoted above
from Appendix B. Slopes 2:1 or greater shall be stabilized with
approved erosion control netting.
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Grading, landscaping, or site improvements shall not interfere with
the functional aspect of natural drainage courses and easements.
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All drainage and utility easements disturbed by construction shall
be revegetated.
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Owners are responsible for controlling drainage resulting from
the development of their homesite, no additional or new drainage
shall be directed onto other lots or tracts unless located within a
designated drainage easement.
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Roadway drainage shall be accommodated by a culvert under
the driveway. Culvert ends shall be cut to match finished grade and
faced with stone to match stone used on the main residence.
Culverts and stone facing are the responsibility of the homeowner.
The minimum acceptable size for culverts is 18”.
Driveways
All driveways shall be constructed of asphalt, chip seal, unit pavers, or other hard
surface material. Unless approved by the DRB, home sites shall be limited to one
access point off of the adjacent roadway.
In order to ensure safe and convenient access, recommended driveway grades are 34 percent for the first 20 feet of driveway and up to 10 percent grade on other
portions of the driveway. If approved by the DRB, short sections of the driveway
may have 12 percent grades. Slopes greater than 2 to 1 shall have approved erosion
control netting.
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Driveways should be designed to align with roadways at not less than a 75degree angle. Driveways must adhere to all County/local government regulations,
and fire department regulations.
With the exception of parking areas immediately adjacent to garages and as may be
necessary for emergency vehicle access, the width of paved driveway surfaces shall
not exceed 15 feet. Driveway paving should have flared aprons where it
intersects the roadway pavement. Flared sections should not exceed a ten-foot
radius. The minimum acceptable culvert size is 18”.
Adequate snow storage areas should be provided adjacent to driveways and
parking areas. Snow storage for roadways will be located within the roadway
easement on all homesites.
F.
Parking and Garages
Each homesite shall contain a minimum of two enclosed parking spaces. In
addition to required enclosed parking, a minimum of two surface parking spaces
shall also be provided. Surface spaces may be located on the driveway and must be
located within the building envelope of the homesite.
Minimum size of indoor garages is 9 feet by 18 feet and the minimum size of
surface spaces is 10 feet by 20 feet. No garage may exceed 1,500 square feet
without advance approval of the DRB.
Garages may be physically separated from the main residence, but in all cases
shall be compatible with the architecture and materials of the main residence.
Garages should be designed to accommodate all vehicles, recreational vehicles,
secondary vehicles, and animal trailers intended to be stored on the site.
No on-street parking is permitted at Catamount Ranch & Club.
G. Exterior Equipment and Satellite Dishes
All outdoor mechanical and electrical equipment such as metering devices,
transformers, and air conditioning units shall be concealed from view of adjacent
homesites.
Wall mounted utility meters and connections shall be enclosed to the extent allowed
by local utility providers, incorporated into the design of the home, or screened
from view by walls or landscaping. If approved by DRB, remote meters may
be allowed if they are contained in an enclosure, which is consistent with the
architecture of the residence and the surrounding landscape.
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It is the responsibility of each homeowner to install a conduit from the water
meter to the outside of the home (street facing), that will enclose a wire to a
remote readout. The remote readout will be compatible with a sensus meter. The
Lake Catamount Metropolitan District needs to be contacted when the meters are
needed.
Satellite dishes 24 inches in diameter or less are acceptable. Such devices shall be
located to be out of view from other homesites and from roadways. In order to
reduce their visibility, satellite dishes shall be colored to blend with the site or
building.
H.
Easements and Utilities
Utility, trail, cart path, ditch and general access easements have been established
throughout Catamount Ranch & Club in order to facilitate their installation and
maintenance.
Owners are responsible for providing utility service lines to their home and for
controlling drainage resulting from the development of their homesite. All utility
lines that serve individual units shall be located underground. When feasible,
utility service lines should be located under or along driveways in order to
minimize site disturbance. All utility connections need to be noted on the site
plan.
All easements disturbed by construction shall be revegetate using seed mixes listed in
Table I, “Recommended Seed Mixes” and plant materials as denoted above from
Appendix B.
I.
Signage
All signage, including project identification, construction, address must have the
approval of the Design Review Board prior to installation.
All residences are required to have street address signs on individual homesites. In
order to ensure continuity along Catamount Ranch & Club's roads, the use of a
common bollard design is required.
No real estate "for sale" signs are permitted on single-family homesites. Enclosed
brochure boxes may be placed on the driveway at the building envelope entrance.
One temporary construction sign not to exceed 12 square feet is permitted during
the construction of a home. The removal of construction signs shall be required
prior to the Final Inspection. Details of the construction sign allowance may be
found in Section 4.3.18 of the Construction Rules and Regulations.
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J.
Address Markers
Routt County fire regulations require an address marker for each home site to
ensure ease of identification in case of an emergency. To ensure uniformity of
design throughout the Catamount community, each home site shall install a
Catamount standard address marker located at the driveway entrance. The marker
shall be visible from the roadway, and if necessary may be located within the
right-of-way subject to approval of the Design Review Board, Lake Catamount
Metropolitan District or Routt County, if applicable.
Near the time of completion of site construction, the Catamount Residential
Owners' Association (CROA) will provide, upon request and at the owners
expense, plans and materials (posts, metal cap, transformer, concrete) for the
installation of a marker. All markers shall be installed near the end of the
driveway within a 3-foot deep, 2-foot diameter concrete footing at a 10 to 15
foot setback from the roadway. The base of the marker shall be enclosed with the
same stone used in the exterior wall surfaces of the building, to a height of 2 feet
above the footing, including specs. from the DRB administrator. See Appendix E
for picture.
Address markers may contain a small downcast light to illuminate the numbered
address. Lighting power shall not exceed 25 watts. Owner shall provide electrical
service to the light fixture. Alternatively, the owner may consider solar power
service (photo cell), but any solar service design is subject to Design Review
Board prior approval.
K.
Snow Storage Areas
Accommodating snow removal and snow storage present unique challenges to site
planning and design. During periods of snow cover, roofs, parking areas and
walkways become areas that need to be cleared of snow for safety and
convenience. All parking areas should be designed to accommodate snow
removal maintenance procedures. Wherever possible, snow storage areas shall be
located away from public views and visually sensitive areas. Snow from plowing or
blowing operations shall not be deposited in drainage channels or swales. Snow
storage areas shall be planned to allow for a space at least 30 percent of the area of
the paved surfaces from which the snow will be removed. When planning for snow
storage, keep in mind that delicate landscape elements such as small trees and
railings may be damaged by snow removal activities.
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L.
Horse Facilities and Operating Plan
The gentle topography and ranching activities of Lake Catamount in the area west of
County Road 18 create an ideal setting for equestrian activities. Horses are
allowed on the following homesites: 5, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,
22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 and Parcel 12, Ranch
Manager Parcel. All horse facilities shall be located within the building envelope. It
is expected that many of these homesite owners will elect to have horses kept on
their property either on a part-time or full-time basis. Due to the relatively fragile
nature of native vegetation, the seasonal dryness of the rangeland, the
proximity of ranching activities and sensitive wildlife, as well as the proximity of
neighboring properties, it is important that horse facilities be designed,
maintained, and operated in a responsive manner. Therefore, in addition to
these Design Guidelines, which address the design of horse facilities, property
owners must also submit an Equestrian Operating Plan to the Design Review
Board. The Operating Plan must ensure that waste, feed, care and overall appearance
meet with the high standards set for Catamount Ranch & Club.
Horses are not allowed on designated homesites unless the residents are
occupying the property on a full-time basis, or a full-time caretaker is living on
the premises.
No horses are allowed at Catamount Ranch.
Equestrian Operating Plan
Prior to constructing any horse facilities on a homesite, and as part of the required
Design Review Board approval, an Equestrian Operating Plan must be approved for
any homesite where horses will be kept. This plan must address the following items:
1. The proposed type, design and location of all horse facilities, including
fencing;
2. The number of horses to be boarded and the duration they are to be kept;
3. The proposed waste management;
4. The proposed runoff management;
5. The proposed feed management;
6. Size and location of proposed trailer storage; and
7. Documentation and credentials of a caretaker to manage the horse(s).
8. Carrying capacity analysis provided by CSU Cooperative Extension.
Refer to Section III, Subsection N (Design of Horse Facilities) for specific
requirements.
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M.
Docks
Home sites 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 24, 34, 39, and 40 at Lake Catamount are allowed to
construct and maintain a private dock. All docks must be floating. Only docks
made of non-reflective material are allowed. No lighting on docks or access ways to
docks is allowed. Docks shall not exceed 300 sf. Docks are to be removed from
the lake by November 1st of each year and reinstalled after May 15th. Docks may
be stored on the lakeshore in an orderly and unobtrusive manner, in an enclosed
building or offsite. Watercraft kept at private docks shall conform to the
Catamount Ranch & Club rules and regulations pertaining to the type and usage
of such watercraft, as well as the conditions of the Routt County. Site-specific
constraints may arise.
N.
Existing Historic Structures
Homesites 9 and 24 at Lake Catamount contain existing historic ranch structures.
Homeowners may not, under any circumstances, remove or relocate these existing
structures without Design Review Board approval. Homeowners may restore or
renovate these structures with Design Review Board approval.
III.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
A.
Introduction
The essence of the architectural style for Catamount Ranch & Club is for
buildings to express the design features typically found in buildings of the
American West. Referred to as the "traditional Colorado Ranch style", it is the
intention of these Guidelines that buildings convey the "traditional Colorado
Ranch style" of buildings from this era. As previously described, there are a
number of fundamental design concepts that define the traditional Colorado
Ranch style. Rather than trying to mimic the buildings of the American West, the
intent of these Guidelines is for buildings to draw their inspiration from the design
features that characterize these buildings. This will be accomplished by the
implementation of specific architectural guidelines outlined below.
In addition to expressing the traditional Colorado Ranch style, another important
element of the CATAMOUNT design style is for buildings to be designed to
blend with their site and the surrounding area. In order to implement these design
objectives, the following section includes guidelines on building height and
massing, roofs, exterior walls, windows and doors, architectural detailing,
lighting, chimneys and flues, decks and balconies, and accessory buildings and
uses. Over time the traditional Colorado ranch style of architecture and the
manner in which buildings and improvements are integrated with their
surroundings will establish a truly unique sense of place and distinguish
Catamount Ranch & Club from other communities.
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B.
Allowable Development
A single-family residence is permitted on each residential homesite. In addition,
certain designated homesites also have the right to develop a secondary unit. The
Homesite Development Standards located in the Appendix of these Guidelines
lists development that is permitted on each homesite. This table indicates
allowable land use, and maximum allowable building height.
The minimum floor area requirement for all single-family homes is 2,500 square
feet and the maximum floor area is 12,000 square feet, including the secondary
unit. Floor area is defined per Routt County Regional Building Dept. definitions.
Garage space necessary to provide for enclosed parking shall be
excluded from the calculation of floor area, up to a maximum of 1,500
square feet. The Design Review Board may, under extraordinary
circumstances, approve garages larger than 1,500 square feet.
Secondary units may be incorporated into the main residence or may be
physically separated from the main residence (only if the residence is located on a
homesite in excess of 50 acres in size) pursuant to Routt County requirements. In
the case that the owner prefers to build a secondary unit before the primary
residence is to be started, the Design Review Board will present an agreement to be
entered into guaranteeing the completion of the secondary unit as well as the
completion of the primary residence.
In all cases, the secondary unit shall be architecturally consistent with the main
residence and shall not exceed 800 square feet of maximum floor area as defined
above.
Architectural consistency shall be achieved by the use of common building form,
design, materials and detailing. In addition, separated structures may also be
integrated with the main residence with the use of walls, courtyards, or
landscaping. The secondary unit shall not be sold separately from the main unit.
C.
Building Height and Massing
Building height limits have been established for each homesite at Catamount
Ranch & Club. Height limitations are found in the Homesite Development
Standards located in the Appendix of these Guidelines. Maximum allowable
building heights are not intended to imply that all portions of a building may be
built to the maximum allowable height limit. Rather, building height and massing
shall be designed in relationship to the characteristics of each site and in all cases
buildings shall be designed with a low-profile-understated appearance.
Building massing should emphasize horizontal scale and form. Building scale
should be reinforced by varied building heights, offsets in building elevations,
well-proportioned fenestration, decks and balconies, and architectural detailing.
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Offsets or indentations in wall planes create visual interest and add depth via
shadow lines. An offset should be more substantial than simply changing the
texture of an exterior material - it should be structural.
Low-level one to two-story building mass is encouraged, balancing the desire to
minimize building envelope disturbance.
Buildings should be designed as a composition of additive forms; large structures
and continuous unbroken building forms should be avoided. The maximum height of
any portion of a building shall not exceed two stories unless building forms are offset
by at least 15 feet.
Consideration should be given to homesites designed as a composition of smaller
building forms clustered around outdoor spaces such as courtyards, porches, or
verandas.
Building forms should step with the existing natural contours of the site and be
designed to nestle into existing terrain.
Building height is calculated as follows:
Buildings will be limited to 35 feet in height above existing or finished grade,
whichever is more restrictive. All barns and horse-accessory buildings are limited in
height to 25 feet above existing or finished grade. The building height shall be
determined as the distance measured in a vertical plane between the highest ridge of
the roof and the existing or finished grade. This vertical plane should be
understood as a slice through the building that is parallel to the existing (original)
contour lines of the given topography. The intended result will be a building
profile that steps in conjunction with the natural landforms.
In most cases, buildings that comply with the height definition above will also
comply with the Routt County height definition. Owners and their design team are
responsible for obtaining the most updated information from the Routt County
Land Use Regulations on how Routt County calculates building height.
D.
Roofs
Roofs will be the most prominent visual element of homes at Catamount Ranch &
Club. This is particularly true due to the visibility of homesites from the golf
course, lake and the rolling terrain that characterizes much of the community. In
order to ensure visual coherence throughout Catamount Ranch & Club, all roofs
should be comprised of relatively simple forms and should utilize similar
materials and colors that integrate the building with the site and surrounding area.
Large continuous roof planes should be avoided, smaller segmented roof forms
consistent with the additive form of the home, or a composition of primary and
secondary roof forms shall be used.
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Primary roof definition shall be limited to low-pitched gable, shed, or double-pitch
roofs in the range of 4:12 to 8:12. The minimum allowable pitch is 3:12 and the
maximum allowable pitch for a primary roof plane is 8:12. Dormers and other
architectural roof features may have a maximum allowable pitch at 12:12.
Because of the limitations on the performance of roofing materials, it is
recommended that roofs of less than 4:12 pitch be metal.
Appropriate materials for primary roof forms include cedar shakes, fiberglass
reinforced asphalt shingles, and slate. Other similar products such as
"Cemwood@3" cedar shakes and non-reflective low-gloss slate profile such as
"Celadon@" may be approved by the Design Review Board. Slate should be
predominantly gray or brown in color and be compatible with the colors of the
main residence.
Secondary roof forms shall comprise no more than 20 percent of the total roof
area. Flat roofs may not be used as a secondary roof form. The secondary roof
material is to be a non-reflective, naturally weathering metal such as copper,
corten steel or tern metal. No painted metal roofing will be allowed. Owners may be
required to treat metal roof materials in order to accelerate the natural
weathering process, if at the discretion of the Design Review Board the natural
weathering process had not adequately dulled the finish on the roof within six
months after installation.
Unless otherwise approved by Design Review Board, a minimum of a 24-inch
roof overhang is required in order to provide shade and add interest to building
elevations.
Copper, terne metal, or Corten steel may be used for vents, flues or other rooftop
devices or features. When materials other than those listed above are used, rooftop
features shall be consolidated and enclosed in a manner consistent with the design of
the home, or painted to blend with the color of the roof.
Ancillary Roof Elements
Roofs should be relatively simple and as such, the design and location of ancillary
elements such as flues, vents, mechanical equipment, snow fences and clips, heat
tapes and lightening rods are very important in order to minimize roof clutter.
Ancillary elements should be designed to be compatible with the primary roof and to
not create a visual distraction. All flues and vents should be consolidated and
enclosed in stone. In the event that the consolidation and enclosure of all flues and
vents is not feasible, the Design Review Board may approve unenclosed flues
and vents provided they are small in size and painted to match the roof color.
When used, snow guards should be fastened to the basic roof structure by steel
connections and brackets. Horizontal fencing members may be of steel, painted to
match the roof color or log. Snow clips may be of copper or painted metal.
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Cold Roof Design
Cold roofs are strongly encouraged in order to prevent or reduce ice damming and
icicle buildup on eaves. Cold roof design should include a continuous airflow
space between eave vents and ridge vents. Attention should be given to the
venting of dormers, secondary roof areas and hip ridges to prevent heat buildup or
lack of airflow. If cold roofs are not used, full ice and water guard coverage will be
necessary.
E.
Exterior Walls
Exterior materials should generally be natural materials that blend and are
compatible with the native landscape of the specific homesite. Materials should be
chosen for their functional honesty and their ability to age gracefully.
The predominant exterior materials shall consist of stone and wood. The
allowable wood materials include shingles, beveled or tongue-in-groove board
siding, logs, board-on-board or board and batten siding. Plywood siding is
prohibited. Stone must be weathered and should be of an indigenous Colorado
source and shall be laid on a random pattern with a subtle horizontal coursing.
As a major structural element of a building, the type and composition of exterior
wall materials should convey an authentic expression of structural integrity. Stone
should be applied to reflect the structural massing of the building and the natural
forces of gravity should be considered in the placement and composition of all
wall materials. The design, materials, and color of exterior walls should relate to
the natural colors and textures of the site in order to reinforce the sense that the
building is an outgrowth of its surroundings.
Walls should be comprised of no more than three materials consistent with the
specific guidelines outlined below. Exposed concrete or unfinished foundation
walls are prohibited. At their discretion, the Design Review Board may approve
modifications to any of the minimum standards listed below.
Stone
All buildings (primary and caretaker) shall include stone. At a minimum, no less
than 25% of exterior wall surfaces shall be stone. "Exterior wall surfaces"
include all exterior walls of a building, and will include chimneys.
In order to visually tie a building to its site, stone should be used around the base of
all buildings. A minimum of 75 percent of all stone used on a building shall be
comprised of a single primary stone material. Appropriate primary stone materials
include stone indigenous to the site or an indigenous Colorado source. The use of
stone material with a relatively flat surface area such as sandstone or quarried
mountain stone is encouraged.
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Mortar joints shall be well fitted and raked deeply. The use of boulders and large
rocks to visually "anchor" corners and ground levels of rock walls, fireplaces,
and landscape improvements is encouraged. Stone should have the appearance of
being self-supporting through the natural forces of mass and gravity. This can be
best achieved by using larger stones or boulders at the bottom of walls, portraying a
horizontal stacking and avoiding small "in-fill" rubble stones.
Stone should generally be laid in an informal horizontal coursing with deep rake
mortar joints. Stone should have an irregular rectangular shape and larger pieces
should generally be laid below smaller pieces.
Other complementary stone may be used in order to add accent and variety to a
building. Complementary stone shall comprise no more than 20 percent of all
stone used on the building. Applications of complementary stone include lintels,
band courses, and wall caps or integrated with the primary stone material.
Siding
Western red cedar, cedar shingles, redwood, pine, teak, cypress, mahogany or
spruce may be used as siding material.
All siding, with the exception of the approved accent colors for doors and fascia
boards, shall be stained with transparent or semi-transparent stains in the amber,
buff, putty and gray color ranges.
Siding may be shiplap, tongue and groove, or board and batten and should be 6
inches to 12 inches in width and may include chink joints.
Cedar shingles may be used as an accent element on dormer or gable ends.
Any home with exterior walls comprised exclusively of stone shall include
exposed timbers or logs to express roof, porch or other ancillary framing.
Rough Hewn Timbers
Timbers and logs should convey an authentic expression of the building's
structural form; the size of timbers and logs should accurately convey the
structural load carried by the timber.
The use of exposed timbers and logs for roof and porch framing, columns, lintels
and sills is strongly encouraged.
Stacked hewn timbers may be used.
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Logs
Logs may be used as tacked load bearing walls, but when expressed on the
building exterior, logs must be set on a stone base. Logs should express a
massive, hand-hewn appearance. Typical minimum dimension of at least 14
inches in diameter is encouraged. Logs are to be hand hewn to reflect the natural
shape, grain and inconsistencies of timber. Turned or "manufactured" logs of
uniform profile, finish and radius shall not be used. Logs may be hewn round or
rectangular and joints may have chinking or may be fitted into an interlocking
profile without chinking.
Prohibited wall materials
Use of the following exterior wall materials is prohibited:
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Stucco
Plastic and metal
Exposed concrete or cinder block
Plywood or composite siding including T- 1 1 1 or other
hardboard materials
Asphalt shingle or shakes
An on-site mock-up showing all exterior colors and materials is required.
Exterior Trim
The design theme for Catamount Ranch & Club calls for a high level of quality in
exterior materials and details. Details provide the opportunity to present the skill of
the designer and craftsman while expressing the heritage, cultural folklore, and
artistry of the architectural style and the Colorado setting.
Many opportunities can be exploited to enrich building detail. Among these are
windows and doors, gates, balconies and railings, deck and patio surfaces,
chimneys and dormers, corbels and artwork. Exterior trim finishes may be
transparent, or semi-transparent, or as otherwise approved by the Design Review
Board.
F.
Windows and Doors
Windows and doors introduce openings and relief to exterior walls and in doing so
reinforce building scale. Properly detailed, windows and doors also present an
opportunity to add interest and individual character to buildings.
Openings should be located to optimize view opportunities and be designed in
proportion to the overall structure and form of the residence. Windows and doors in
mass walls shall be deeply recessed (six to eight inches) or be trimmed in
profiled wood (minimum 2 inches by 6 inches) in order to provide interest and
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relief to building elevations. The use of timber or stone for lintels and sills is
encouraged.
Windows provide an opportunity to reinforce human scale and the use of true
divided light or simulated divided light windows are required. Snap-in grids are
not permitted. When larger "view" windows are used, true divided light
windows shall be incorporated into the window design.
Windows shall convey a traditional rectangular pattern. Windows of unusual
shapes and sizes and the use of colored, reflective or mirrored glass are
not permitted. Window casing shall be wood with natural, stained, painted or
clad finish.
Window and door trim should be selected in concert with other building
materials.
Colors used on window casing, window trim, and door trim provides an
opportunity to add interest and individual expression to a building. Trim colors
should be selected to provide an accent element to a building.
Bay windows are consistent with the design style and the use of bay windows is
encouraged.
Exterior doors, especially main entry doors, should be designed with great
attention to detail in order to create an individual identity for the building. Richly
detailed doors are also very characteristic of the design theme. Doors should be
made of wood, glass, or metal. Hardware for exterior doors and windows,
including hinges, latches, handles, and pulls should be designed with artistic
expression and constructed of materials such as wrought iron, bronze or copper.
G.
Architectural Detailing and "Signature Statements"
Architectural details are an important element of the CATAMOUNT design style
and add individuality and creative expression to a home. In all cases, the origin
and interpretation of architectural details should be consistent throughout a home.
Use of the following architectural details are encouraged:
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Lintels and sills constructed of stone or timbers.
Handcrafted doors and decorative hardware on windows and
doors.
Deep-set reveals in stonewalls.
Planter boxes.
Decorative handrails and balcony railings.
Decorative exterior light fixtures (down lighting only).
Operable window shutters (sized in proportion to windows)
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In addition to the architectural details described above, the following "signature
elements" shall be incorporated into the design of all buildings and homes at
Catamount Ranch & Club. The use of these elements is intended to express the
CATAMOUNT design style and to also establish architectural features common to
all buildings in the community.
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All buildings shall include some expression of the structure of the
roof. Alternatives for expressing roof structure include exposed
rafter tails and exposed beams at overhanging gable ends.
Porches or other similar covered outdoor spaces shall be
incorporated into the design of all homes. Refer to Section 4,
Landscape Design for additional information on terraces and
verandas.
Lighting
The principal objective of these standards is to be certain that Catamount Ranch &
Club does not contribute to regional light pollution and furthermore, to be
certain that light trespass is not allowed originating from any homesite. As many
areas as possible should be treated in a rural, unlit fashion. Where lighting is
required for purposes of safety or other justified reasons, every effort must be
made to mask and screen unwanted spill from impacting neighboring properties.
One overly bright front porch light can change the feel of an entire neighborhood.
Lighting the exterior of a building as an accent or for any other reason is
prohibited. Consistent with considerations for safety and security, the desire is to
maintain a rural feeling by keeping the night landscape as dark as possible.
Exterior lighting shall be limited to identification signs, security and safety
lighting. Project identification signs and residence signs shall be illuminated (40
watt maximum) and visible from access roadways.
Security lighting is prohibited except for those activated by a motion detector for a
period not to exceed 10 minutes and only when specifically approved as to
location, appearance and coverage. Exterior wall and building mounted light
fixtures must be integrated into the architectural composition of the house. Light
fixture enclosures shall be constructed to conceal or substantially diffuse the light
source.
Exterior lighting shall be downcast with frosted glass. Uplighting of any kind is
prohibited. Vapor lights of any kind, including but not necessarily limited to
sodium or mercury vapor, will not be allowed.
With the exception of the seasonal display of decorative holiday lighting (between
November 15 through January 15), the use of exterior landscape lighting is not
permitted. Spotlights, uplighting of trees and landscape lighting shall not be
permitted.
Catalog sheets or photographs and lamp size intentions of all proposed exterior
light fixtures must be submitted with final plans.
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I.
Chimneys
Chimneys should be designed in proportion to the main residence and reflect a
simple understated design.
Chimneys shall be constructed of stone consistent with stone used on other
portions of the building. Chimneys may not be encased in wood.
Routt County wood burning regulations limit the type and number of wood
burning devices permitted in a residence. A copy of these regulations may be
obtained from Routt County.
J.
Balconies and Decks
Balconies and above-grade decks are an important design element of a home.
These features provide outdoor living space and add interest and scale to a home.
Consideration should be given to incorporating roofs, balconies and above grade
decks in order to protect users from the hot mid-day sun.
The introduction of porches, terraces, patios, courtyards and similar on-grade
features as primary outdoor living spaces is encouraged. Porches and other
covered outdoor spaces are an important element of the CATAMOUNT design
style and all homes are required to include these types of features. Refer to
Section IV, Landscape Design for guidelines for porches, terraces, patios and
outdoor spaces.
Balconies and above grade decks should be understated in scale and designed as an
integral element of the home.
Balconies and above grade decks should be designed within the mass of the
building or as a cantilevered element of the building supported either by angled
braces, by building mass below, or by substantial building elements such as stone
columns or arches that visibly tie the deck to the ground. In no case shall
projecting decks or balconies, be supported by narrow posts or columns.
The underside of balconies and above grade decks shall be treated to be
compatible with the building.
Consideration should be given to protecting balconies and above grade decks
from snow shedding from overhead roofs.
Balcony railings offer an opportunity to express individual character within the
context of the design theme. Balcony railings should be light in appearance with a
significant portion of the area left open by using narrow pickets or railing
patterns. Wood or metal railings may be used. Railings are subject to Routt
County Regulations.
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K.
Accessory Buildings and Uses
In order to ensure cohesive unified development, all accessory structures such as
gazebos, kennels, horse facilities, storage buildings and other similar features
shall be physically and architecturally integrated with the main residence.
Accessory structures should be physically or visually connected with the main
residence with the use of structural elements, site walls, covered walkways or
landscaping.
All accessory structures shall use building materials, colors, and architectural
style and form consistent with the main residence.
Enclosed areas shall be provided for trash containers (see Wildlife Agreements,
Section 10), maintenance and recreational equipment, and the storage of seasonal
equipment such as patio furniture.
Dog runs up to 200 square feet in size may be approved by the Design Review
Board, however, they must be located within the building envelope contiguous to the
main residence and be visually screened from the golf course, lake and
adjacent properties and roadways. Dog runs shall be constructed of materials
consistent with the main residence.
The size of the accessory buildings constructed on a home site shall be subject to the
12,000 s.f. of maximum when combined with the size of the residence, set forth in
Section III(B).
L.
Energy Conservation
Buildings within Catamount Ranch & Club should be designed to conserve
energy throughout the life of the structure based on a "life cycle cost" approach.
The following principles should be incorporated in the architectural design:
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Solar Heating - Passive design should consider window size,
orientation and shading devices. Direct solar gain surfaces should
be considered for south facing areas.
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Entryways should be protected from wind exposure and the use
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Plantings of deciduous trees can provide summer shade and
allow winter sun on south exposures while conifers can provide
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Air and filtration barriers should be used on all outside walls not
clad in stone.
Hot water pipes should be insulated.
Fire Protection
A sprinkler-type fire suppression system is highly encouraged. These systems
must comply with Routt County regulations. Consult the Routt County Building
Department or the Fire Marshall at the Steamboat Springs Fire Prevention
Services for information regarding specifications of such systems.
N.
Design of Horse Facilities
Lots at Lake Catamount which have been designated “equestrian” lots must
complete an equestrian management plan with technical assistance from a qualified
organization. This plan must be submitted to the Design Review Board to go
through a full review process. The plan must include a carrying capacity analysis,
fencing plan, building location and specifications, material specifications along with
any other pertinent information.
In cases where the equestrian management plan is submitted separately from the
primary residence plan, an additional $4,500.00 DRB review fee and $20,000.00
compliance deposit will be required.
No more than four horses may be kept on any building envelope. A foal will
be considered one of the four horses when it is weaned. Any other livestock or farm
animals in lieu of horses, such as llamas, donkeys, or mules, must be approved by
the Design Review Board and shall not exceed 4 animals in total.
All horses facilities must be located within the building envelope. No fenced
areas or grazing will be allowed outside the building envelope site. Each building
envelope may contain the following Horse facilities:
 Barn
Barns are intended to be for the shelter of horses. Barns may have no more than
2,000 square feet of floor area. However, an additional 800 square feet may be
added for a secondary dwelling unit pursuant to Routt County regulations.
Separate living spaces required for horse properties must comply with the
additional restrictions detailed in these guidelines as well as the County’s
restrictions. The barn may contain stalls, tack room, feed storage, tool storage,
vet room, wash rack, and other uses that are directly related to the keeping, care,
and husbandry of horses, as well as the secondary dwelling unit as noted above. Hay
storage may be located in a barn loft as long as height limits for the barn are not
exceeded.
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 Hay Storage
A separate hay storage shelter may be constructed, but it should have enclosed
walls rather than an open pole barn roof. Hay storage shelters are considered
accessory buildings for design review purposes, and shall not exceed 500 sq. ft.
 Bedding Storage
Bedding, whether pre-packaged or bulk, must be stored within a structure.
 Manure Storage
Temporary storage of manure must be contained in an enclosed structure. The
design of any such structure must be reviewed and approved by the Design
Review Board along with the required waste management plan.
 Exterior Arenas and Corrals
Each Homesite may have up to 1 l/2 acres (65,340 square feet) of outdoor working
arenas and/or corrals located within the building envelope. Corrals shall not be
located within 50 feet of any creek on any parcel. These areas may be fenced with
wood fencing of a style approved by the Design Review Board. Corral and arena
fencing may also be constructed of other materials, for functional reasons, with the
approval of the Design Review Board. Homeowners are encouraged to screen
arena and corral areas from neighboring properties with landscape materials.
Landscape screening must occur within the building envelope.
It is anticipated that the arena and corrals will be used for turnout and free
exercise for the horses. It is also anticipated that these areas may be devoid of
vegetation, and special soil/arena mixtures of sand, wood shavings, and/or rubber
may be used within these areas. Underground drainage and/or site grading to
facilitate on-grade drainage should be incorporated in the plan. The slope of
arenas and corrals should not exceed 12 percent in any direction. Once
established, the corral area may not be relocated without the approval of the
Design Review Board.
 Trailer, Truck, Tractor, and Implement Storage Garages
All vehicular and farm equipment such as trailers, trucks, tractors, and
implements must be stored within an approved garage when not in active use.
Such garages may be free standing or attached to other structure not to exceed 1500
square feet.
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 Bear-proof Containers
Bears may be attracted to oats and other food for horses. All food sources for horses must be
stored in bear-proof containers and inside to avoid conflicts with bears and other nuisance
wildlife (see Wildlife Agreement for Lake Catamount, Section 10.0).
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Arenas, paddocks, and round pens may be fenced with a post and rail wood fencing of a style
approved by the Design Review Board. Fencing must meet the color requirements of the
general design guidelines, and must be maintained. The maximum top rail height allowed is 60
inches. This fencing may be constructed of other materials, for functional or safety reasons, with
the explicit approval of the Design Review Board. Pre-fabricated fencing, however, will not be
allowed.
IV.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
A.
Introduction
The underlying goal of landscape design at Catamount Ranch & Club is to
integrate homes and related improvements with their site and to establish a
common natural landscape element throughout the community. This goal will be
achieved a number of different ways. For example, plant materials should be
selected with appropriate color, texture, and form that will visually tie buildings
and improvements with the surrounding landscape. The preservation of existing
plant materials will be an inherent goal during the design of all homes and site
improvements. Scrub oak grows very slowly and is difficult to transplant,
therefore, site improvements should be sensitive to its removal. Areas around
homesites that have been disturbed by site development or home construction will be
restored to reflect the characteristics of the natural landscape surrounding
Catamount Ranch & Club. Areas surrounding the homesite will be enhanced with
the introduction of new plant materials that are indigenous to the surrounding
area.
All landscape plans should address two distinctive areas of a homesite:
1) the building envelope; and
2) the native landscape area.
The design goals for each of these areas are different and as such, each of these
areas require different design solutions. A wide variety of landscape
improvements and materials are permitted within the building envelope while
plant materials and improvements in the native landscape area are limited.
Landscape improvements in both of these areas should be designed to minimize the
need for irrigation.
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It is the intent of these Guidelines that over time the restoration and enhancement of
all areas surrounding individual homesites will establish a common natural
landscape feature that will visually link the homesite within the Catamount Ranch &
Club community. This natural feature, the lake and the golf course will provide the
dominant landscape features of the community.
B.
Landscaping in the Native Landscape Area
The native landscape area is generally defined as all portions of a homesite
located outside of the building envelope. In addition to providing a natural buffer
between homesites, one of the primary purposes of the native landscape area is to
establish a common natural landscape element throughout the community. All
improvements in this area should be designed and constructed to minimize the
disturbance of the native landscape area. The native landscape area of some
homesites has been disturbed in order to facilitate the construction of roads,
utilities, and the golf course. In such cases, landscape improvements shall restore
disturbed areas to their natural condition using native plant materials. While the
specific treatment of the native landscape area will vary depending on the
characteristics of each homesite, the goal of every landscape plan is to restore and
enhance the native landscape area. In order to achieve this goal, only those plant
materials indigenous to Western Colorado that are capable of survival on natural
precipitation are permitted in the native landscape area.
All plant materials used in the native landscape area shall be selected from
Appendix B, Recommended Landscape Material List, at the end of these
Guidelines. Table 2 contains "Approved Plant Materials for Outside the Building
Envelope."
All portions of native landscape area ground disturbed by construction shall be
successfully revegetated using seed mixes listed in Table 1, "Recommended Seed
Mixes" and plant materials as denoted above from Appendix B. Slopes 2:1 or greater
shall be stabilized with approved erosion control netting.
All portions of the native landscape area previously disturbed by construction of the
golf course, roads, driveways, or utilities or disturbed during the construction of the
residence or driveway shall be restored by the owner to reflect the natural
characteristics of the surrounding area. Restoration shall include revegetation with
grasses, native ground cover, and the introduction of shrubs and trees.
The removal of trees and mature landscape materials in the native landscape area is
prohibited without specific approval of the Design Review Board.
Landscape materials shall be located in an informal natural manner. Planting of
trees or shrubs in straight lines, circles or other unnatural patterns are prohibited.
In order to create a natural appearance and to avoid monotony, different sizes of
landscape materials shall be used. Please refer to Appendix B, Table 4,
"Landscape Plan and Requirements."
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Temporary irrigation shall be required for all landscape improvements in native
areas and shall be removed after one year. All temporary elements shall be above
ground.
C.
Landscaping Within the Building Envelope
Landscaping within the building envelope may include the use of permanent
irrigation and shade to create "micro-climates" that will support a wide variety of
plant materials. As such, ornamental plants, planting beds, gardens, and other
formal landscape designs may be introduced, in limited amounts, within the
building envelope. Landscaping within the building envelope should be designed in
order to define outdoor spaces and entries, frame desirable views, screen
undesirable views, buffer prevailing winds, provide seasonal shade, and add color
and interest to courtyards and other outdoor spaces. Consideration should also be
given to the size, color and texture of plant materials. Plant materials for the
building envelope are listed in Table 3, "Recommended Plant Materials for the
Building Envelope." These plants are native to the sagebrush and alpine regions of
Western Colorado and do require supplemental water for peak performance.
Unless otherwise approved by the Design Review Board, all formal landscaping
shall be located within the building envelope and generally be concealed from
view from adjacent roadways.
Ornamental plants and other formal plant materials should be located immediately
adjacent to the home in courtyards, entries, or other defined spaces not
immediately visible from adjacent lots or roadways.
The transition between formal landscape areas within the building envelope and the
native landscape area shall be accomplished with a defined edge that clearly
contains formal landscape improvements, or with a natural appearing transition
from more formal landscaping to the native area. A defined edge may be
established with the use of patio walls, retaining walls, stone edging, or planting
beds.
In order to minimize the use of water and to reinforce the integration of buildings
and improvements with the natural environment, the introduction of formal
manicured lawns is discouraged. Manicured lawns should be confined to the
building envelope and should be located adjacent to the main residence, within
courtyards. Lawn areas shall not exceed 2,500 total s.f.
The use of fescue grasses for manicured lawns is recommended in lieu of water
intensive grasses such as Kentucky Bluegrass.
Permanent underground irrigation systems serving an area up to 5,000 s.f. are
permitted within the building envelope. No more than 2500 square feet of which
may be lawn/sod. Irrigated area shall be calculated as all ground area covered by
overhead spray irrigation. Underground drip irrigation to individual plants shall
be calculated in accordance with the following formula: 2-1/2” pots, 4” pots and
one gallon pots equal .5 s.f.; 5 gallon pots equal 2 s.f.; 7 to 10 gallon pots equal 5
s.f.; 2” caliper to 4” caliper trees equal 10 s.f.; 8’ to 10’ evergreen trees equal 15
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s.f.; 12’ to 16’ evergreen trees equal 20 s.f.; 20’ plus evergreen trees equal 30 s.f..
The use of moisture sensors, drip irrigation, and pop-up heads that conserve water
are encouraged. Backflow preventers are required and manual valves are prohibited.
D.
Golf Course Edge
The following landscape standards apply to homesites adjacent to the golf course.
The introduction of all plant materials on homesites adjacent to the golf course is
subject to the approval of the Design Review Board.
The native landscape area of each homesite should interface with the rough, or
natural landscape area, of the golf course to create a uniform edge treatment.
Upon the completion of landscape improvements, the property line between the
golf course and individual lots shall not be discernible.
Consideration should be given to clustering plant materials to create a natural
landscape transition between the homesite and the golf course.
The use of mature landscape materials along the golf course edge that exceed
minimum size requirements is encouraged.
E.
Plant Materials
Both the present and mature size of trees and shrubs should be considered when
selecting landscaping materials. The use of large-caliper deciduous trees and
mature evergreens and shrubs that exceed minimum landscape material sizes are
strongly recommended in order to quickly establish landscape improvements.
Minimum landscape material sizes are 1 1/2” caliper clump or 2 – inch caliper
single stem for deciduous trees; 8 feet in height for evergreen trees and 5 gallons
for shrubs. In addition to materials of these sizes, a limited number of plants smaller
than the standards listed above may be used in order to provide a variety of plant
materials. However, in all cases the majority of plant materials shall comply with the
minimum standards listed above.
In order to avoid monotony, landscape plans should include varying sizes of plant
materials.
Unless otherwise approved by the Design Review Board, all plant materials shall be
selected from plant lists found in the Appendix of these Guidelines.
F.
Water Features
Water features can provide a natural enhancement to areas of a home such as entries
and outdoor living terraces. They can also help to transition between varying outdoor
levels and the native landscape. The water features should be designed to integrate
with the natural topography and have the character of a natural mountain stream. The
entire water feature shall be located with the building envelope.
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Water features shall be lined with an approved pvc or epdm industry liner. The finish
materials should integrate native boulders and/or stone complimentary to the house.
Total s.f. of water surface area shall not exceed 1,250 s.f., unless otherwise approved
by the Design Review Board. The initial water fill and supplemental filling of the
water feature can only be from a source outside of the Catamount Development. The
total volume of water within the water feature or storage cisterns cannot exceed 12,500
gallons with a maximum flow rate of one cubic foot per second.
The following information shall be provided to the Design Review Board prior to
approval:
1. site plan information including layout, water elevations at all pools/ponds, top and
bottom of wall elevations, and proposed grading adjacent to water feature which
blends with the site.
2. liner type
3. mechanical/hydraulic engineering to include: gallons per minute of water
4. location of equipment
5. square footage of water surface area
6. finish materials
7. photo images of similar features
8. source of water
Water features shall be constructed by reputable water feature contractors. Prior to
construction, contractors shall submit photos of their work which is similar to the
proposed water feature.
G.
Retaining Walls, Landscape Walls, and Fences
An underlying goal for Catamount Ranch & Club is to create a sense of openness
throughout the community. For this reason, the introduction of landscape walls
and fences is limited to establishing privacy around outdoor spaces, providing an
edge between formal landscaped areas and the native landscape area, and creating
outdoor spaces such as courtyards. Building envelopes have been located in part to
minimize the need for retaining walls. When necessary, retaining walls should
comply with the guidelines below.
No perimeter homesite fencing or the arbitrary fencing of building envelope areas is
permitted. All retaining walls (except for driveways), landscape walls and
fences shall be located within the building envelope. Fencing required for
agrarian/ranching purposes shall be allowed on the perimeter of the community's
property lines.
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The design of landscape walls and fences should be integrated with the design of the
residence and shall be constructed of materials consistent with materials used on the
main residence.
All retaining walls shall be constructed of stone or stone veneer which
compliments the stone used on the home or with stone used on retaining walls
along roadways located adjacent to the site.
Retaining cuts greater than 4 feet shall require the use of stepped walls and shall be
designed to allow for the introduction of landscape materials between walls. In
certain cases the Design Review Board may approve retaining walls in excess of 4
feet not to exceed a six foot maximum, when it is demonstrated that higher
walls will result in a more sensitive design solution. Walls greater than 4 feet will
be required to be engineered.
When feasible, retaining walls should be designed as an architectural extension of the
residence in order to visually tie the building to the ground.
H.
Terraces, Porches, and Outdoor Living Spaces
Outdoor living spaces can provide an effective transition between a home and the
outdoors and also reinforce the visual connection of a building and its site.
Terraces, verandas, patios, porches, courtyards, and other similar outdoor spaces
shall be an integral element of the design of homes. Porches or other similar
covered outdoor spaces are an important element of the design style.
A number of factors should be considered relative to the design and location of
outdoor spaces. How and when the space will be used is a primary consideration. For
example, outdoor spaces that are designed with an eastern exposure will be
protected from prevailing winds. During the summer, outdoor spaces with
southern exposure will be most comfortable during the morning and evening due to
the hot mid-day sun. Outdoor spaces with northern exposure represent a viable
alternative to avoiding the mid-day heat.
Porches and other covered outdoor spaces shall be confined to the building
envelope.
Materials used for patios, courtyards and on-grade decks shall be consistent with
materials used on the main residence.
The most appropriate manner for creating porches and covered outdoor spaces is to
extend the roof over the outdoor space. In such cases, the use of a doublepitched roof should be considered and in all cases the structure of the roof extension
shall be expressed with exposed rafter tails. Porches and covered outdoor
spaces may also be created by trellises and other similar roof features.
Outdoor spaces on sloping sites should be terraced in order to minimize the need for
retaining walls or site grading. When retaining walls are required, they shall be
constructed of the same stone used on the main residence.
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The transition between outdoor living spaces and the native landscape area should be
defined by a hard edge such as patio walls, retaining walls, stone edging, or
planting beds.
Privacy fences and walls used to define courtyards and other outdoor spaces
should be designed as an architectural extension of the main residence, and in all
cases materials used should be consistent with the main residence.
I.
Driveways and Entries
All driveways shall be constructed of asphalt, chip and seal, unit pavers, concrete or
other hard surface material.
J.
Exterior and Landscape Lighting
All exterior lighting requires approval by the Design Review Board. All exterior
lighting shall be downcast and the light source shall not be visible. Except for
the address marker described in the previous section, no lighting is permitted
outside of the building envelope.
In order to reduce glare and to provide general ambient light, all light sources
shall be concealed within the building or light fixture. No exterior lighting in
which the direct source is visible from a neighboring property or which produces
excessive glare to pedestrian or vehicular traffic shall be permitted. Specifically:
1) frosted glass shall be used in all decorative exterior lighting, with a
maximum of 40 watts per fixture; and
2) flood lighting is only permitted in front of garage entrances and is
required to be on a timed motion sensor.
Up lighting of trees, landscape and vegetation materials and buildings is
prohibited.
K.
Septic System
A septic system or other approved waste disposal system must be provided for
each residence. The system must be approved by Routt County. The system,
including any leach fields, must be located within the building envelope unless
otherwise approved by the Design Review Board. The area disturbed for the
septic system and leach field shall be successfully revegetated.
L.
Trails
A series of trails will be developed throughout Catamount Ranch & Club as
shown on the final plats. Many times, these trails will pass through the homesites, but
they will not be constructed within the building envelope. As part of the site
planning for each property, connecting trails from the building envelope to the
common trails may be developed by the property owner.
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M.
Other Landscape Features
Swimming pools must be located within the building envelope. As with other
landscape improvements, materials for pools, fencing and decks shall be
consistent with materials used on the residence. The initial water fill and supplemental
filling of the water feature can only be from a source outside of the Catamount
Development
The construction of tennis courts on individual homesites is not permitted at
Catamount Ranch & Club.
Any and all artwork to be displayed outside of a residence requires review and
approval by the Design Review Board. Such artwork shall be located within the
building envelope and not be directly visible from adjacent homesites or
roadways. The Design Review Board reserves the exclusive right to approve or
deny an applicant's request to display artwork outside of the residence. No
artwork shall be installed, erected, displayed or placed on a homesite without
express written approval of the Design Review Board.
N.
Propane Gas Storage Tanks
The homes and buildings of Catamount Ranch & Club are not serviced by natural
gas. Therefore, if gas heating is desired it will require the installation of propane
gas storage tanks. All propane tank storage facilities must be installed
underground and approved by the Design Review Board. The installation must
conform to Routt County Building Department regulations specific to underground
storage tanks.
O.
Viewing Platforms
Viewing Platforms shall be removed from the properties upon completion of the
building project.
V.
CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
A.
Introduction
With the exception of early excavation pursuant to an “Early Excavation
Agreement” no construction may commence until approval of final construction
drawings has been granted by the DRB, a Compliance Agreement has been
executed by the Lot Owner and Contractor, and a building permit has been issued
by the Routt County Building Department. Final Plan approval granted by the DRB
is valid for one year. If construction does not commence within one year from the
date of final approval by the DRB, said approval shall expire. In such cases, a new
application shall be submitted to the DRB for review and approval prior to initiating
any construction or site preparation.
Upon receipt of the full compliance deposit, early excavation and foundation
forms only may proceed upon the written, conditional approval of the
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DRB. Absolutely no construction may commence, which includes pouring of
concrete, until the DRB process has been fulfilled and stamped approved by the DRB.
Once construction on a project is initiated, completion of the project shall be
pursued with due diligence until completion. In such cases where construction of a
project is suspended for more than thirty days, the project proponents shall meet with
the DRB to establish a schedule for completion. If completion of the project is to be
delayed for an unreasonable length of time, the DRB may, at its discretion,
require the restoration and revegetation of disturbed areas of the site.
Secondary units may be constructed if they are located on 35 to 50 acre parcels
and they are attached. If the parcel is larger than 50 acres, the secondary unit may be
detached, but it must be within 300 feet of the primary unit and located on a
common driveway. The units must not exceed 800 square feet in size. Additional
information may be obtained from Routt County.
B.
Pre-Construction Conference
Prior to the start of construction, the owner and their general contractor shall meet
with a representative of the DRB to review construction procedures and
requirements. The owner and their general contractor are responsible for the
actions of all sub-contractors and personnel related to the project. The owner or
builder shall provide a detailed construction plan which identifies the following:
areas in which all construction activities will be limited, measures to protect
existing vegetation areas of disturbance, limits of excavation, erosion control,
temporary access drives and parking areas, and the locations of temporary
structures, chemical toilets, dumpsters, material lay-down and staging areas, and
construction signage. The construction plan shall be submitted as an element of
the final plan review. Signed approval of the construction plan shall be obtained
from the DRB prior to submitting a building permit application to Routt County.
C.
Construction Compliance
In order to ensure compliance with all construction regulations, a $20,000.00
Compliance Deposit shall be deposited by the owner with the DRB prior to
initiating construction. Said deposit shall be made payable to the Catamount
Residential Owners' Association and submitted with an executed copy of the
Compliance Agreement. If the DRB determines that any of the improvements
contemplated in the Compliance Agreement are not constructed in compliance with
the plans and specifications by the date set forth therein or in compliance with
these Guidelines, the DRB may withdraw from the deposit such funds as may be
necessary to complete the unfinished improvements and correct any violations. In
addition, the owner will be responsible for any and all costs incurred by the DRB
to enforce these guidelines. These costs may include but are not limited to: legal
fees, court costs, administration fees and penalties, construction and remediation
costs. The DRB may withdraw such funds upon determining that the
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been completed as required by the Agreement. The DRB shall not require
concurrence of the owner prior to withdrawal of the funds.
Any remaining portion of the deposited amount, shall be returned to the owner
within 90 days, after the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance by the DRB
with the exception of the portion of the compliance deposit retained for landscape
compliance as set forth below.
D.
Landscape Compliance
Final landscape design and revegetation are critical to the long-term success of
Catamount Ranch & Club. In order to assure the completion of approved
landscape and revegetation plans, $5,000 of the $20,000.00 Compliance
Deposit shall be retained for one year after the final Landscape inspection..
This deposit shall be refunded to the owner one year after the issuance of a final
Certificate of Compliance, provided all landscape material have survived and are
deemed by the DRB to be in good condition. In addition, the owner will be
responsible for any and all costs incurred by the DRB to enforce these guidelines.
These costs may include but are not limited to: legal fees, court costs, administration
fees and penalties, construction and remediation costs.
If the DRB determines that any of the landscape improvements contemplated
under the Agreement are not constructed in compliance with the plans and
specifications by the date set forth therein or in compliance with these Guidelines,
the DRB may withdraw from the cash deposit such funds as may be necessary to
complete the unfinished improvements and correct any violations. The landscape
deposit does not preclude the DRB from taking further action as permitted in the
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, and Easements for Catamount to
ensure project compliance with design review guidelines.
In the event landscape materials have died or are deemed to be in poor condition,
the DRB shall notify the owner, and said materials shall be replaced by the owner. In
the event the owner does not replace said materials, the DRB shall be entitled to
utilize the deposited amount to replace said materials.
E.
Protection of Property
All construction activity shall be confined to the lot on which a building permit
has been issued, unless written authorization has been granted by an adjacent
property owner to utilize an adjacent lot. In such cases where adjacent properties are
used during construction, revegetation and restoration plans for said properties shall
be submitted as an element of the Construction Management Plan. Any open space,
adjacent lots or roadways damaged during construction shall be promptly repaired
and/ or restored.
F.
Field Staking Requirements
All building footprints, setback lines and driveways shall be staked in the field, by a
licensed Colorado surveyor. Staking must be completed prior to initiating
construction and is subject to review and approval by the DRB.
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G.
Protection of Natural Features and Vegetation
A certain amount of site disruption is to be expected during the construction
process. Nonetheless, every effort shall be made to protect and preserve the
natural site features not directly impacted by the placement of buildings or
structures on a lot. The construction plan shall specify all areas to be undisturbed by
construction. In order to protect undisturbed areas, a silt fence or other suitable
means shall be erected on the site prior to initiating construction. Within the
construction area, significant vegetation and other landscape features shall be
protected during construction through the use of flagging, fencing or other
suitable barriers. Such features to be protected within the construction area shall be
determined by the DRB during the design review process and shall be indicated
on the construction plan.
H.
Erosion Control and Revegetation
In order to protect Catamount & Club's delicate natural environment, temporary
and permanent erosion control measures shall be implemented during construction
and site development. The general contractor shall be responsible for controlling and
mitigating soil erosion through the use of soil stabilization, site drainage and
runoff control, and timely revegetation of disturbed areas of the site. All land
surfaces disturbed by construction or soil erosion must be satisfactorily
revegetated with plant materials that establish immediate soil stabilization and
blend with the adjacent landscape areas. The builder should consult the Routt
County Guide to Water Quality and Erosion Control and shall adhere to the
Erosion Control/Revegetation plans submitted to the DRB during the design
review process. Specific methods of erosion control should be determined based on
the specific characteristics of the site, but in all cases shall include the
following:
 Measures to control ground water and surface water run-off
 Temporary measures to retain all eroded soil material on site
during construction
 Measures to permanently stabilize all disturbed slopes and
drainage features upon completion of construction.
The site plan must show all structural controls: silt fence, hay bales, rock check
dams, sediment ponds, etc.
A revegetation schedule shall be noted on the plans and all disturbed areas will be
revegetated within six months. All areas including stockpiles will be stabilized
prior to winter.
Soil surfaces shall be temporarily rough graded in order to control ground water
and surface water run-off. Concentrated storm water shall not be allowed to flow
down cut or fill slopes unless contained in an adequate channel, flume or slope
drain structure. Eroded soil material may be retained on site by using vegetated
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buffer strips, straw bale dikes, silt fences, sediment traps and sediment basins.
These elements shall be in place before disturbance takes place. Recommended
standards for these methods include:
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Sod buffer strips
Maximum slope length of 50 feet
Maximum slope of 6:1 (17 percent)
Straw bale barrier Maximum drainage area is 1/3 acre per
or silt fence
100 feet of barrier
Maximum slope length is 150 feet
Maximum slope is 2:1 (50 percent)
Erosion Control
Slopes in excess of 2 to 1 shall be stabilized by
Netting
approved erosion control netting
Sediment trap
Maximum drainage area is 5 acres
Must provide 1,800 cubic feet of storage
per acre
Sediment basin
Must provide 1,800 cubic feet of storage
per acre of drainage area
Outlet capacity shall be 15 gallons per
minute per acre of drainage area
Methods to permanently stabilize soil at final grade include seeding, mulching,
use of erosion control mats, blankets and nets. Temporary surface roughening,
seeding and mulching may be required to stabilize stockpiles and disturbed areas
not yet at final grade.
Recommended seed mixes shall be used to reclaim the final landscapes, with each
seed mix to be dominated by native grasses and fortes. Introduced grasses have
been included to quickly colonize reducing erosion. These species are generally
short-lived or unaggressive and will not impact the establishment of preferred
native species. All fortes in the seed mixes are native to Colorado. Refer to Table 1 Recommended Seed Mixes in Appendix B of these Guidelines.
Soil stockpiles or disturbances to remain for an indeterminate length of time shall be
seeded with one of the following perennial grasses: smooth brome (Bromus
inermis) (Manchar); pubescent wheat grass (Agropyron trichophorum) (Green
leaf); or intermediate wheat grass.
I.
Vehicles and Parking Areas
Construction vehicles, heavy equipment and construction workers shall park only in
areas approved by the DRB. Construction and workers' vehicles shall not be
parked on other lots or open space areas. Construction workers shall obey the posted
speed limits within Catamount Ranch and Club.
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J.
Construction Equipment, Materials, Trash and Dogs
The general contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a clean job site at all
times. All construction material shall be stored in a designated materials storage
area. At the end of each day of construction, all debris and related material shall be
deposited in dumpsters or other suitable storage device. Said dumpsters shall be
emptied on an as needed basis. The location of the materials storage area and
dumpster shall be indicated on the Construction Plan and shall be located to
minimize the visual impact from adjacent properties and roadways. Contractors are
prohibited from bringing dogs to any job site at Catamount Ranch & Club.
K.
Dust and Noise
The general contractor shall be responsible for controlling dust and noise from the
construction site. No loud music shall be permitted. Hours of construction shall be
Monday through Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am 5:00 pm. Notification shall be provided to the DRB a minimum of 24 hours in
advance of any blasting operations and in all cases blasting shall occur between
9:00 am and 6:00 pm. Permission from the DRB shall be obtained prior to any
blasting.
L.
Temporary Structures and Sanitary Facilities
A small field office or temporary construction trailer may be placed on the site
during construction. In addition, a temporary storage shed or out-building may be
used for storage of materials and supplies while the project is under construction.
Contractors are responsible for delivery, unloading and storage of all construction
materials. Temporary buildings shall be in good condition and may not be used at
any time for a residence, either temporary or permanent.
The general contractor shall be responsible for providing temporary enclosed
chemical toilets during the construction process. Portable toilets shall be located on
the site and should be screened from view and located away from neighbors.
All projects shall include a construction sign as described in the Site Planning
section of these Guidelines. There shall be no overhead temporary power lines. In
order to minimize impacts on existing roadways, temporary driveways constructed
of road base or gravel shall be installed at each construction site at the
commencement of construction.
The location of all temporary structures shall be indicated on the construction
plan. All temporary structures, including the viewing stand, shall be removed from
the site within 30 days after completion of the permanent building and prior to
the issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy.
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VI.
DESIGN REVIEW AND CONSTRUCTION REVIEW PROCESS
A.
Governing Regulations
All site development and improvements constructed within the Lake Catamount
Metropolitan District shall conform with the following design review and
construction procedures and all other applicable local, county, state and federal
governing codes, regulations and restrictions.
It is the responsibility of the owner/architect to become familiar with all
regulations and requirements, and to secure copies of the most up-to-date versions of
all applicable regulations. The following list of codes, regulations and other
documents are provided for informational purposes only, and serve as examples of
other governing regulations that may apply to the Lake Catamount Metropolitan
District:
• Routt County Subdivision Improvements Agreement Lake Catamount
and Catamount Ranch
• Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Catamount
• Lake Catamount Limited Use Deed of Conservation Easement to the
Yampa Valley Land Trust
• Lake Catamount Wildlife/Riparian Deed of Conservation Easement to the
Yampa Valley Land Trust
• Lake Catamount Agriculture/Lake Deed of Conservation Easement to
the Yampa Valley Land Trust
• Catamount Ranch Deed of Conservation Easement to the Yampa
Valley Land Trust
• Wildlife Agreement for Lake Catamount Property
• Wildlife Agreement for Catamount Ranch Property
• Routt County Land Use Regulations
• Uniform Building Code
• Uniform Mechanical Code
• Uniform Plumbing Code
• National Electrical Code
• Uniform Fire Code
• NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
• ANSI Al 17. 1 - Accessibility Standards for Buildings and Facilities
B.
Five Step Review and Construction Process
The following pages outline the five major steps in the design review and
construction process:
Step One
Step Two
Step Three
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Step Four
Step Five
Final Technical Review
Project Plan Approval
At Step 2, a design review fee of $4,500 shall be submitted to the Design Review
Board in order to defray the cost of reviewing submittal and for site and building
inspections. Lots that qualify for two buildings will require a single review fee
when the plans are submitted simultaneously. However should the plans be
submitted independently, a $4500 fee will be charged for each submittal. A
compliance deposit of $20,000 will be submitted with the Step 4 application. The
compliance deposit shall be placed into an interest bearing account, which shall be
returned to the owner upon successful final inspection minus any fines or
charges imposed by the DRB. All fees shall be payable to the Catamount
Residential Owner's Association.
The DRB meeting schedule typically consists of meetings held the 3rd Thursday of
each month. Submittals must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. by the second
Friday before any scheduled DRB meeting to allow the Board and its consultants
time to review the information. Modifications (improvements or re-models to an
already existing structure or a structure under construction) may be
submitted the Thursday prior to the relevant meeting date.
For a meeting schedule, contact the DRB Administrator at 970.879.1402.
Incomplete submittals or submittals not presented in four complete and stapled
sets will be denied, by staff, in writing, within 48 business hours upon delivery to the
DRB office. If denied, the applicant shall re-submit for the next available meeting
date. A complete set shall include the most current stamped and signed topographic
survey, by a licensed surveyor, for steps 1-4.
Step One: Pre-Design Review
The first step in the process is for the owner and his/her design team to hold a
pre-design meeting with the DRB Administrator. The purpose is to discuss the
Catamount Design Guidelines and the owner's development objectives. It is
strongly recommended that the owner's design team attend the pre-design
meeting, and that this meeting be held prior to initiating any formal design work on
the project.
The pre-design meeting may include a walking tour of the site to review specific
site characteristics and opportunities, upon DRB request.
The pre-design meeting will address the following issues:
 A rough site plan, rough elevation, photos of the site and topographic
survey will be required
 Property boundaries and building envelope
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 Utilities and easements
 Architectural design theme, site planning and landscape design
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Site specific characteristics and design opportunities
Design review and approval process
Construction process and construction bond
Other relevant design considerations and regulations
There are no formal submittal requirements for the pre-design meeting.
Step Two: Sketch Plan Review
The purpose of step two is to address the design of the proposed site, building and
landscape improvements. All plans must be stamped and signed by a licensed
surveyor, architect and engineer. The applicant must submit four copies of the
following information to the DRB on the scheduled submittal date, along with the
$4,500 plan review fee. A PDF of the Site Plan, Elevations and Landscape plan must
be submitted also.
1. Topographic Survey - prepared by a licensed surveyor indicating site contours at
2 foot intervals, easements, and significant natural features such as rock
outcroppings, drainages, and mature stands of trees (Scale: minimum of 1 inch =
20 feet).
2. Site Plan - indicating property boundaries, building envelope, proposed
buildings and structures, finished floor elevations, driveway grades and
slopes , top and bottom of retaining elevations, wall and materials used,
parking areas, snow storage areas, major site improvements, existing and
proposed grading and drainage (Scale: minimum of 1 inch = 20 feet)
3. Floor Plans - indicating the general layout of all rooms, approximate size, and
total square footage of enclosed space for each floor level (Scale: minimum of
1/8 inch = 1 foot - 0 inches)
4. Exterior Elevations - in sufficient detail to indicate the architectural character of
the residence, fenestration and existing and proposed grades. Elevations should
also include a description of exterior materials and colors (Scale: same as floor
plans)
5. Roof Plan - indicating proposed roof pitch, overhang lengths, flue locations,
roofing materials and elevations of major ridge lines and all eave lines (Scale:
same as floor plans)
6. Site/Building Sections - indicating building walls, floors and roof relative to
the site, including existing and proposed grades such as patios, decks,
driveways and other landscape features (Scale: minimum of 1/8 inch = 1 foot - 0
inches)
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7. Landscape Plan - indicating all existing landscaping to remain and all existing
landscaping to be removed, the location and size of all proposed landscape
materials, other proposed improvements such as patios and decks, walkways,
retaining walls, landscape walls, fences, and both temporary and permanent
measures for slope stabilization and erosion control (Scale: minimum of 1
inch = 20 feet). These plans shall be prepared by a landscape design
professional.
Owners or their design team should contact the DRB for the location and time of the
meeting at which the sketch plan application will be reviewed. All completed
applications will be considered by the DRB within a reasonable time after the
submittal of a complete application. Prior to a potential site visit, the applicant shall
have the site staked to indicate proposed development and improvements.
Staking shall indicate property lines, building envelope, footprint of all buildings,
site access, and all existing vegetation to remain or be removed. The owner and/or
its representative shall attend the meeting to present the proposed project to the
DRB and to address any questions regarding the project. The DRB will copy the
owner with the meeting minutes outlining its findings within seven days of the
meeting. Applicants who receive sketch plan approval may submit plans for
Final Review. In the event the DRB rejects the proposed sketch plan, the applicant
may revise their plans and resubmit to the DRB. If, after a second review by the
DRB, the sketch plan is denied, the applicant may appeal the decision of the DRB
to the Catamount Residential Owner's Association Board of Directors. Said appeal
must be filed within 30 days of the DRB's decision.
Step Three: Advanced Plan Review
Step three in the design review and construction review process is the advanced
plan review. Upon approval of the sketch plan, the owner/architect shall submit
four copies of the following documents plus PDF of Site, Landscape and
Elevation Plans to the DRB for final plan review by the submittal dates prior to
a scheduled DRB meeting:
1. Topographic Survey - prepared and stamped by a licensed surveyor indicating site
contours at 2 foot intervals, easements, and significant natural features such as rock
outcroppings, drainages, and mature stands of trees (Scale: minimum of 1 inch =
20 feet)
2. Site Plan - indicating proposed building footprint, building envelope, site
boundaries and easements, existing and proposed contours, utility locations, site
drainage, retaining walls including elevations and materials used, proposed
driveways and grades, parking areas, snow storage areas, walkways, patios,
terraces, utility lines and connections, and any other proposed improvements with
finished floor elevations (Scale: minimum of 1 inch = 20 feet)
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3. Floor Plans - dimensioned plans indicating roof size, room names and sizes, the
location of doors and windows, the location of mechanical and electrical systems,
and total square footage of the residence by floor level and finished floor
elevations
(Scale: minimum of 1/4 inch = 1 foot - 0 inches)
4. Roof Plan - indicating roofing materials, roof pitch, overhangs, gutter and
downspout locations, and projections and penetrations located above the roof such as
mechanical exhaust vents and chimneys (Scale: same as floor plans). These plans
shall be prepared and stamped by a licensed architect.
5. Exterior Elevations - indicating exterior appearance of all elevations including
materials and colors, fenestration, textures and finishes, architectural details,
shadow patterns and finished grade (Scale: same as floor plans). These plans shall be
prepared and stamped by a licensed architect.
6. Building Sections - indicating floors, exterior walls and roof, existing and
finished grade, decks and patios and other pertinent information to demonstrate the
relationship between the exterior and interior of the residence (Scale: same as floor
plans). These plans shall be prepared and stamped by a licensed design
professional.
7. Perspective Sketches - architectural rendering(s) from pedestrian level
representing the primary public exposure of the building, building form and mass;
fenestration; exterior materials, colors, textures and shadows, exterior character
and detailing, and surrounding vegetation and landscape features
8. Model - indicating the building's three-dimensional form, scale and massing,
and relationship to the site (Scale: minimum of 1/16 inch = 1 foot - 0 inches)
must be brought to the meeting.
9. Details - provide descriptions and drawings in sufficient detail to demonstrate
the architectural character of the building, exposed structural connections,
material interfaces, etc.
10. Exterior Finish - samples indicating type, color and texture of all exterior
materials must be brought to the meeting.
11. Specifications - provide written specifications and/or cut sheets for the
following items: exterior wall materials, windows and exterior doors, exterior trim
materials, wall and roof flashing, fireplace and flue caps, and exterior lighting
fixtures. Specifications must be mounted on an 81/2 x 11 sheet to fit into DRB
files.
12. Landscape Plan - indicating all existing landscaping to remain and all existing
landscaping to be removed, specifically identifying all trees greater than 3 inches in
diameter to be removed; a planting plan with proposed plant materials
identified by common and botanical names and size and with plant installation
specifications and instructions; type, location and coverage of irrigation system; the
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location and size of all other proposed landscape materials such as retaining walls,
patios and decks, walkways, walls and fences, and specifications for seeded areas
including seed mix, mulch and fertilizer type, and application method and
schedule (Scale: 1 inch = 20 foot minimum). These plans shall be prepared by a
landscape design professional.
13. Erosion Control and Revegetation Plan - indicating the means and time
schedule by which the prevention of soil erosion will be addressed during and
after construction, revegetation of cut and fill slopes, methods of controlling
surface water, siltation control devices, vehicular access points, and location of
soil storage areas and stabilization measures (Scale: minimum of 1 inch = 20 feet)
14. Proposed Construction Schedule and Construction Management Plan provide approximate time schedule of start-up and completion dates for
construction, utility hook-up, completion of landscaping and anticipated
occupancy date. The Construction Management Plan shall identify a "Limits of
Disruption Zone", an area within which all construction activities will be limited. In
addition to the Limits of Disruption Zone, this plan shall indicate the location of
access drives and parking, temporary structures/trailers, chemical toilet,
dumpsters, material lay-down and staging areas, and construction signage. In
addition, the Construction Management Plan shall indicate all mitigating measures
for protecting natural features of the lot during construction. This plan shall
be separate from the final landscape and site plans.
15. Building Height Calculation - Submit drawing indicating building footprint,
Roof Plan configuration and grading. Drawing shall note all ridgelines with their
associative elevations to the top of finished roof system, relative to existing
topography. Provide all existing and proposed grading (existing grade shall be
represented completely beneath the Roof Plan and building footprint background).
Contour lines shall be shown at a minimum of 2-foot interval. See Routt County
requirements for more specific details and drawings.
16. Tap Fees - Taps fees are due at this time, payable to the Lake Catamount No. 1
Metropolitan District. Tap fees are based on the square footage of the home. The
minimum amount that can be collected is $5,000. See Appendix D.
Upon receipt of the advanced plan submittal, the DRB will notify the
owner within seven days of the date, location and time of the meeting at which
the advanced plan will be formally reviewed. The owner and/or its
representative shall attend the meeting to present the proposed project to the DRB
and to address any questions regarding the project. The DRB will notify the owner
in writing of its findings at the meetings.
Applicants who receive advanced plan approval may proceed with the preparation
of construction drawings. In the event the DRB rejects the proposed advanced
plan, the applicant may revise their plans and resubmit to the DRB. If, after a
second review by the DRB, the advanced plan is denied by a majority vote of the
DRB, the applicant may appeal the decision of the DRB
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to the Catamount Residential Owner's Association Board of Directors. Said appeal
must be filed within 30 days of the DRB's decision.
Step Four: Final Technical Review
The next step is the submittal and review of construction drawings. A
comprehensive set of construction drawings shall include, but not be limited to
stamped structural drawings and everything listed under Final Plan Review. Four
complete sets shall be submitted to the DRB.
At the time the construction plans are submitted, the $20,000 Compliance Deposit
and the signed and dated Compliance Agreement shall also be submitted. Said
deposits shall be deposited into an interest bearing account. No final approval to
commence with construction shall be issued until these deposits have been
submitted to the DRB and the mandatory pre-construction meeting with the
project superintendent and a representative of the DRB has been completed. The
purpose of this meeting is to review the Construction Management Plan and to
discuss construction related issues.
The purpose of the Technical Review is to ensure that all aspects of the final
construction drawings are consistent with the plans approved by the DRB at the
final plan review and as a final technical review for compliance with these
guidelines and other rules and regulations affecting construction within Catamount
Ranch & Club. Step Four requires no formal meeting with the DRB. If construction
drawings are consistent with the approved final plans, the DRB will provide the
owner with plans stamped “approved.” Construction drawings that deviate from
approved final plans shall be rejected. In such cases, the DRB shall provide a
written statement describing why the proposed construction drawings were not
approved. The architectural construction drawings shall be prepared and stamped by
a licensed architect. Structural drawings shall be prepared by a licensed engineer.
Step Five: Project Plan Approval
Step five occurs during construction and requires periodic site visits. All owners of
lots under construction agree to allow site access to the DRB or its
representative to inspect all work in progress at any scheduled time during
construction, and when required, to give notice to the owner of non-compliance.
Notwithstanding the above, absence of such inspections or notification during the
construction period shall not imply approval of the work in progress or
compliance with these design regulations. The owner/builder is responsible for
scheduling inspections and receiving written approvals from the DRB at four
critical stages, one just prior to construction, two during construction and one
upon completion:
1. Pre-Construction Meeting - Scheduled prior to the start of construction, the
purpose of this inspection is for the Administrator to review with project
contractors the Construction Management Plan, Construction Rules and
Regulations and any other site related issues. The contractor shall install all
site fencing including erosion control fencing before scheduling the
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Pre-Construction meeting with the DRB Administrator. All footprints,
setback lines and driveways shall be staked by a licensed Colorado surveyor
prior to Step Five, Site Inspection.
2. Foundation Inspection - The DRB inspector shall review the foundation, ensure
driveway access, general location of the building within the building
envelope, grading issues, continued adherence to the Construction
Management Plan and any other site related issues.
3. Framing Inspection - This inspection is scheduled to coincide with the
enclosure of all exterior walls and roof systems. The purpose of this
inspection is to ensure that the location and overall form of the residence is
consistent with approved plans and that all construction impact mitigation has
been implemented. An Improvement Location Certificate (ILC) may be
required at this time upon DRB request. The DRB shall approve the framing
inspection for projects in conformance with approved plans. In the event the
project is not in conformance with approved plans, the DRB shall provide the
owner or contractor with written notice specifying the nature of nonconformance. Upon receipt of written notice, the owner shall immediately take
action to remedy said non-conformance or appeal the decision of the Board
as described below.
During the construction process, the inspection of road cuts and all sewer and
water line and tap installations is also required.
If there are deviations from the approved set of plans during the construction
process and the owner or owner's representative has not received written
DRB approval for such modifications, all work on the project shall cease
until all changes are remedied and approved by the DRB.
4. Final Inspection - Final inspection is scheduled at the completion of all
construction, landscaping and site work. In order to receive final inspection
approval, all aspects of the proposed residence must be completed. Final
inspection and approval from the DRB shall be obtained prior to the applicant
seeking a Certificate of Occupancy by the Routt County Building Department.
The DRB shall issue a Certificate of Compliance for all projects approved at
final inspection.
In the event an owner requests a Certificate of Compliance prior to completion of
all building, site and landscape improvements due to the inability to complete
certain site improvements and landscaping improvements due to seasonal weather
conditions, the DRB may issue a temporary Certificate of Compliance pending
approved completion of site improvements and landscaping. The DRB will retain
the Compliance Deposit funds in the amount deemed necessary by the DRB to
assure completion per approved plans. If said improvements are not completed as
scheduled, the DRB may apply any and all sums deposited with the DRB to cover
the cost of completing the work. The DRB may also pursue other remedies
available as outlined in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for
Catamount.
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Inspections by the DRB are independent of the periodic inspections required by
the Routt County Building Department.
C.
Modifications
All changes, alterations or additions to an existing home or property or any part of
the Design Review Board approved plans shall be submitted to the Design
Review Board Administrator at, 3001 S. Lincoln, Suite E, Steamboat Springs, CO
80487. Failure to submit modifications may result in a cease construction notice,
fines and/or loss of the owner's Compliance Deposit. There is no fee for
modifications submitted during the initial construction process. After construction is
complete, the fee for review of modifications shall be $500.00. Modifications
include any exterior changes to any structure, landscape, construction plan or site.
Approval must be granted in writing, by the DRB, before the modification work
may commence.
Fines for non-compliance will be determined by the DRB.
D.
Appeal Process
Applicants may appeal a decision made by the DRB by submitting a written
appeal within 30 days of the DRB's decision. The initial appeal of a DRB decision
shall be considered by the DRB, provided however, that such appeal shall be
considered no sooner than thirty days after the initial DRB decision. The intention of
this thirty day period is to allow the applicant an opportunity to consider the
comments of the DRB and to develop a design solution that is consistent with
these guidelines and the direction of the Board. The DRB will review the
applicant's appeal and render a decision at a regularly scheduled meeting. The
decision will then be relayed to the applicant and to the Board of Directors within
seven days of the DRB meeting. Following a second review by the DRB, any
applicant aggrieved by a decision of the DRB may appeal the decision to the
Board of Directors of the Catamount Residential Owners' Association. Such
appeal shall be in writing and shall be filed within 30 days after the decision of the
DRB if all current Board members have received notice of the meeting called
to conduct business. In the event the decision of the DRB is overruled by the
Board of Directors, the prior decision of the DRB shall be deemed modified to the
extent specified by the Board of Directors and, for purposes of this Declaration,
such decision, as so modified shall thereafter be deemed the decision of the DRB.
E.
Routt County Review and Approval
The Catamount design review and construction review process is required of all
development within Catamount. This process complements, rather than
supplements, the plan review and approval process of Routt County, Colorado.
Approval of project design and/or construction methods by the Catamount Design
Review Board shall not substitute for, or be misconstrued as, approval by Routt
County. Accordingly, the owner/ architect/builder shall be responsible for
meeting all requirements and regulations of Routt County related to project
development. Specific requirements may be obtained from the Routt County
Planning and Building Departments.
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VII. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND ORGANIZATION
A.
Design Review Board Membership
The Catamount Design Review Board shall consist of a minimum of three
members appointed by the Board of Directors of the Catamount Residential
Owners' Association. At its discretion, the Board of Directors may designate an
alternate member of the DRB to substitute for any regular member unable to be
present at regularly scheduled meetings.
The regular term of office for each member shall be three years and my be
repeated, coinciding with the fiscal year of the Association. The Board Members
terms will be staggered to ensure that two experienced members will be on the
board at all times. The Board of Directors may remove any member at any time by
written notice to such appointee. A successor to fill such vacancy shall serve the
remainder of the term of the former member. Any member of the DRB may at any
time resign upon written notice delivered to the Board of Directors.
B.
Duties and Powers
All plans for site preparation, building construction, landscaping and site
modifications, modifications to the exterior of buildings, alterations or
enlargement of an existing structure, paving, fencing, sign erection or other
improvements must receive written approval from the DRB. Approval from the
DRB must be received prior to initiating any of the above activities. Alterations or
remodeling of existing improvements which are completely within a building or
structure and which do not change the exterior appearance of a structure may be
undertaken without DRB approval.
The DRB shall rely on and have the right to interpret the guidelines contained
herein as the primary basis for evaluating development proposals. The approval or
consent of the DRB shall not be unreasonably withheld, actions taken shall not be
arbitrary or capricious and decisions shall be conclusive and binding on all
interested parties, subject only to the right of appeal by the applicant and review by
the DRB. Notwithstanding the above, the DRB shall have sole discretion to
approve or deny any proposed improvement or development. Upon showing of
good cause, the DRB may approve deviations to any regulation or restriction
contained herein, in accordance with the provisions of the Declaration of
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Catamount.
The DRB or its designated representative may monitor any approved project to the
extent required to insure that the construction or work on such project complies
with any and all plans and construction procedures. The DRB or its designated
representative may enter upon any property at any reasonable time to inspect the
progress, work status, or completion of any project. In addition to the enforcement
of these guidelines, the DRB may withdraw approval of any project, and require all
activity at such project to cease and desist if deviations from approved plans or
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construction procedures are not corrected or reconciled within 24 hours after written
notification to the Owner specifying such deviations. Any material to be submitted
or notice given to the DRB shall be submitted at the office of the DRB.
C.
Operating Procedures
The DRB shall select its own chairman and vice-chairman from among its
members. The chairman, or in his absence the vice-chairman, shall be the
presiding officer of the DRB meetings. In the absence of both the chairman and
the vice-chairman, the members present shall appoint a member to serve as acting
chairman. Meetings shall be held upon call of the chairman or vice-chairman. All
meetings shall be held in Routt County.
A majority of members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all
business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the DRB shall
constitute the action of the DRB on any matter before it. An alternate member
may participate at any meeting at which there is not a quorum and shall have all of
the full authority of a regular member. In the absence of a quorum, DRB
meetings shall be adjourned to a later time or date as determined by the chairman.
D.
Design Review Fees, Construction and Landscape Deposits
A design review fee of $4,500.00 is required to defray the costs of reviewing an initial
application submitted to the DRB. A Compliance Deposit of $20,000.00 is required
to guarantee compliance with construction regulations and the completion of all
improvements as proposed and approved. Additional escrowed funds in an amount
sufficient to guarantee completion of proposed landscaping or other site work may be
required if a Certificate of Compliance is requested prior to the completion of
landscaping and site improvements. A design review fee of up to $4,500.00 may be
required at the discretion of the DRB to defray the costs of reviewing an application to
remodel a residence, add an accessory building, etc. In the case of a “spec home
project” the DRB, may require a bond or other assurance that the applicant has the
financial resources to successfully complete the project. All fees and deposits shall be
payable to the Catamount Residential Owners’ Association.
Building envelope and property line amendments require a fee of $500.00
Failure to attend a DRB meeting, or pre-construction meeting may result in
additional fees. Failure to have a site completely finished (including removal of all
construction materials) at Final Inspection and the scheduling of more than three
meetings with the DRB for the review process may also result in additional fines.
Fines for non-compliance will be determined by the DRB.
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E.
Design Consultants
The DRB is authorized to retain the services of one or more consulting architects,
landscape architects or land planning consultants to advise and assist the DRB in
performing design review functions. Such consultants may be retained to assist
the DRB on a single project, on a number of projects or on a continuing basis.
Costs of such services shall be borne by the applicant.
F.
Amendments of Design Guidelines
These Design Guidelines may be amended from time to time by majority vote of the
DRB. All such additions, revisions or other amendments shall be appended to and
made part of the Catamount Design Guidelines and shall, therefore, have the same
force and effect. Each owner is responsible for obtaining the most current set of
Design Guidelines from the DRB.
G.
Enforcement
The DRB shall have primary responsibility for the enforcement of the Catamount
Design Guidelines and restrictions set forth herein. Authority of the DRB shall be as
outlined in the Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Conditions for
Catamount.
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APPENDIX A
HOMESITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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Maximum Building
Height
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APPENDIX B RECOMMENDED LANDSCAPE
MATERIAL LIST
TABLE 1 Recommended
Seed Mixes
SCIENTIFIC NAME
COMMON NAME
COMMENTS
1 2.25 Ibs. /acre
ok
ok
ok
ok
ok
ok
HAYFIELD MIX
Timothy, Climax
Redtop
Kentucky Bluegrass, Troy Creeping
Foxtail, Garrison
Tufted Hairgrass
Perennial Ryegrass
UPLANDS MIX
20.25 lbs. / acre
ok
ok
ok
ok
not available
ok
not available
Western Wheat grass, Ariiba
Slender Wheat grass, Pryor
Mountain Brome, Bromar
Blue Flax, Appar or Lewis
Mutton grass
Prairie Junegrass
Showy Goldeneye
Note: We can get these specially blended per your specifications
These blends are pre-mixed and available, similar to your prescribed blends
SCIENTIFIC NAME
TRANSITION TURF MIX
COMMON NAME
Smooth Brome, Lincoln
Perennial Ryegrass, Fourplay
Tall Fescue
Canada Bluegrass
LOW GROWING HIGH ALTITUDE MIX
Crested Wheatgrass, Ephraim
Perennial Ryegrass, Lowgro
Sheep Fescue
Canada Bluegrass, Rueben
Chewings Fescue
DRYLAND PASTURE MIX
Intermediate Wheatgrass
Smooth Brome, Lincoln
Crested Wheat grass
Pubescent Wheat grass
Orchardgrass, Paiute
Perennial Ryegrass
Dahurian Wildrye
Note: 2 companies
Catamount Design Guidelines rev. 7-12
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COMMENTS
60 Ibs. / acre
50%
20%
20%
10%
200 Ibs. / acre
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
15 Ibs. / acre
30% OR 15%
20% OR 15%
20% OR 25%
10% OR 0%
10% OR 15%
10% OR 15%
0% OR 15%
SCIENTIFIC NAME
COMMON NAME
MOUNTAIN MEADOW MIX
Oats
Smooth Brome
Orchardgrass
Kentucky Bluegrass, Troy
Winter Ryegrass
Perennial Ryegrass
Annual Ryegrass
Timothy, Climax
Clover, Alsike
Note: 2 companies
SALINE / ALKALINE TOLERANT HAY MIX
40 Ibs. / acre
30% OR 0%
25% OR 15%
25% OR 15%
0% OR 19%
0% OR 20%
0% OR 20%
10% OR 0%
5% OR 10%
5% OR 1%
Tall Wheatgrass, Jose
Crested Wheatgrass, Fairway
Tall Fescue, Fawn
Smooth Brome, Lincoln
Perennial Ryegrass, Tetraploid
20 Ibs. / acre
30%
20%
20%
20%
10%
Crested Wheatgrass, Ephraim
Hard Fescue
Perennial Ryegrass, Penguin
Kentucky Bluegrass
80 Ibs. / acre
60%
15%
15%
10%
NATURE'S CHOICE MIX
MULTI-COLOR HIGH ALTITUDE MIX
Crested Wheatgrass, Ephraim
Blue Fescue, SR3200
Perennial Ryegrass, Lowgro
Canada Bluegrass, Rueben
Chewings Fescue
Native Wildflowers
Catamount Design Guidelines rev. 7-12
COMMENTS
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100 Ibs. /acre
30%
20%
20%
15%
10%
5%
TABLE 2
Approved Plant Materials for Outside the Building Envelope
Table 2 provides a list of plants appropriate for use outside the building envelope. All these plants are
native to western Colorado, capable of surviving on the precipitation at Catamount Ranch & Club, and will
aesthetically blend with the big sagebrush and juniper woodland communities.
This list has been prepared by morphological class; evergreen trees, deciduous shrubs, evergreen shrubs,
ground covers, perennial wildflowers, and grasses to assist planners and property owners in their
selections of plants for landscaping, i.e. seed or container stock.
In addition to use outside the building envelopes, all these plants can also be used to produce ornamental
plantings within the home building.
SCIENTIFIC NAME
EVERGREEN TREES
Abies lasiocarpa Juniperus
monosperma Juniperus
scopulorum Picea
engelmannii Picea pungens
Pinus latifolia or contorta
Pseudotsuga menziesii
COMMON NAME
Subalpine Fir One-Seed
Juniper Rocky Mountain
Juniper Engelmann
Spruce Colorado Spruce
Lodgepole Pine DouglasFir
DECIDUOUS TREES
Populus grandidentatum
Populus tremuloides
Bigtooth Aspen
Quaking Aspen
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS
Acer glabrum
Alnus tenuifolia
Amelanchier alnifolia
Artemisia tridentate
Ceanothus velutinus
Cercocarpus montanus
Chrysothamnus nauseosus
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus
Cornus sericea
Crataegus erythrodpoda
Distegia involucrate
Gutierrezia sarothrae
Krascheninnikovia lanata
Potentilla jackmanii
Prunus virginiana
Purshia tridentate
Quercus garmbelii
Ribes alpinum
Catamount Design Guidelines rev. 7-12
Rocky Mountain Maple
Thin-Leaf Alder
Saskatoon Serviceberry
Big Sagebrush
Elkbrush
Mountain Mahogany
Rubber Rabbitbrush
Douglas Rabbitbrush
Red Osier Dogwood
Hawthorn, Native
Twinberry
Snakeweed
Winterfat
Native Cinquefoil
Chokecherry
Bitterbrush, Antelope
Gambel's Oak
Alpine Currant
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SCIENTIFIC NAME
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS
COMMON NAME
Ribes cereum
Rosa woodsii
Rubacer parviflorum
Rubus ideus
Sambucus microbotrys
Seriphidium canum
Seriphidium vaseyanum
Shepherdia canadensis
Sorbus scopulina
Symphoricarpos oreophilus
or rotundifolius
Tetradymia canescens
Viburnum edule
Wax Currant
Woods Rose
Thimbleberry
Wild Raspberry
Red Elderberry
Hoary Sagebrush
Mountain Sagebrush
Buffaloberry
Native Mountain-Ash
Mountain Snowberry
EVERGREEN SHRUBS
Artemisia tridentate
Juniperus communis
Krascheninnikovia lanata
Yucca glauca
PERENNIAL WILDFLOWERS
Achillea lanulosa
Anaphalis margaritacea
Aquilegia alpine
Aquilegia caerulea
Artemisia frigida
Asclepias tuberosa
Balsamorhiza sagittata
Campanula rotundifolia
Castilleja chromosa
Castilleja linarifolia
Chamerion danielsii
Ciliaria austromontana
Clematis rhodantha
Cleome serrulata
Corydalis aurea
Delphinium barbey
i Delphinium nelsonii
Delphinium ramosum
Dodecatheon pulchellum
Erigeron pinnatisectus
Erigeron speciosus
Eriogonum umbellatum
Erysimum asperum
Erysimum capitatum
Erythrocoma capitatum____
Catamount Design Guidelines rev. 7-12
Horsebush
Highbush Cranberrybush
Big Sagebrush
Common Juniper
Winterfat
Spanish Bayonet
White Yarrow
Pearly Everlasting
Alpine Columbine
Rocky Mountain Columbine
Fringed Sage
Butterflyweed
Balsamroot
Harebell
Indian Paintbrush
Narrowleaf Paintbrush
Fireweed
Spotted Saxifrage
Rose Crown
Rocky Mountain Beeplant
Golden Smoke
Tall Larkspur
Low Larkspur
Branched Larkspur
Shooting Star
Cut-Leaf Daisy
Showy Daisy
Sulphur Flower
Wallflower
Wallflower
Prairie Smoke
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SCIENTIFIC NAME
PERENNIAL WILDFLOWERS
Gaillardia aristata
Galium septentrionalis
Gentianopsis thermalis
Geranium richardsonii
Geranium viscossimum
Hedysarum boreale
Helenium hoopsii
Heleianthella quinquenervis
Heliomeris multiflora
Heterotheca villosa
Heuchera parvifolia
Ipomopsis aggregata
Iris missouriensis
Lathyrus leucanthus
Linum lewesii (Adenolinum)
Lupinus argenteus
Lupinus caudatus
Lupinus sericeus
Mertensia brevistyla
Mertensia ciliate
Mimulus guttastus
Monarda fistulosa
Oenothera caespitosa
Oxytropis lambertii
Pedicularis groenlandica
Penstemon confertus
Penstemon osterhoutii
Penstemon strictus
Penstemon whippleanus
Perideridia gairdneri
Pneumonsantha parryi
Polemonium pulcherrimum
Potentilla pulcherrimum
Primula parryi
Psychrophila leptosepala
Pulsatilla patens
Rudbeckia ampla
Solidago canadensis
Spharalcea coccinea
Thalictrum fendleri
Thermopsis montana
Valeriana occidentalis
Vicia Americana
Viola aduncea
Viola rydbergii
Viola nuttali
Wyethia amplexicaulus____
Catamount Design Guidelines rev. 7-12
COMMON NAME
Blanketflower
Northern Bedstraw
Fringed Gentian
Richardson's Cranesbill
Sticky Cranesbill
Northern Sweetvetch
Orange Sneezeweed
Aspen Sunflower
Showy Goldeneye
Golden Aster
Alumroot
Scarlet Gilia
Wild Blue Iris
Peavine
Blue Flax
Silver Lupine
Tailcup Lupine
Silky Lupine
Mountain Bluebell
Tall Chiming Bells
Monkey Flower
Bee Balm
White Evening Primrose
Locoweed
Little Red Elephant
Slender Blue Penstemon
Osterhoutt Penstemon
Rocky Mountain Penstemon
Whipple's Penstemon
Yampa
Bottle Gentian
Jacob's Ladder
Beautiful Cinquefoil
Parry's Primrose
Marsh marigold
Pasque Flower
Goldenglow
Canada Goldenrod
Scarlet Globemallow
Meadowrue
Goldenbanner
Common Valerian
American Vetch
Purple violet
White Violet
Yellow Violet
Mule's Ears
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SCIENTIFIC NAME
COMMON NAME
GROUNDCOVERS
Achillea
Amerosedum lanceolatum
Antennaria rosea
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Artemisia frigida
Eriogonum umbellatum
Fragaria Americana
or virginiana
Mahonia repens
Noccaea montana
Paxistima myrsinitis
Penstemon caespitosus
Phlox hoodii Vicia
Americana
Mat Yarrow
Yellow Stonecrop
Pussytoes
Kinnikinnick
Fringed Sage
Sulphur Flower
Wild Strawberry
Oregon Grape Holly
Wild Candytuft
Mountain Lover
Mat Penstemon
Hoods Phlox
American Vetch
GRASSES
Agropyron cristatum
Agropyron dasystachyum
Agropyron smithii
Agropyron spicatum
Agropyron trachycaulum
Agropyron
Agropyron
Agropyron
Agropyron
Agropyron
Bromus
Bromus
Bromus
Elymus cinereus
Elymus
Elymus
Elymus
Eriogonum subalpinum
Festuca elatior
Festuca idahoensis
Festuca ovina
Festuca ovina duriuscula
Festuca rubra
Festuca
Koeleria cristata
Lolium perenne
Orycopsis hymenoides
Poa canbyi
Poa sandbergii
Poa
Poa
Catamount Design Guidelines rev. 7-12
Crested Wheatgrass
Thickspike Wheatgrass
Western Wheatgrass
Bluebuncft Wheatgrass
Slender Wheatgrass
Beardless Wheatgrass
Intermediate Wheatgrass
Pubescent Wheatgrass
Siberian Wheatgrass
Tall Wheatgrass
Meadow Bromegrass
Mountain Bromegrass
Smooth Bromegrass
Basin Wildrye
Altai Wildrye
Canadian Wildrye
Russian Wildrye
False Buckwheat
Tall Fescue
Idaho Fescue
Sheep Fescue
Hard Fescue
Red Fescue
Arizona Fescue
Junegrass, Prairie
Perennial Ryegrass
Indian Ricegrass
Canby Bluegrass
Sandberg Bluegrass
Alpine Bluegrass
Big Bluegrass, Sherman's
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SCIENTIFIC NAME
GRASSES
Setaria glauca
Sitanion hystrix
Stipa commata
Stipa lettermanii
Stipa viridula
Catamount Design Guidelines rev. 7-12
COMMON NAME
Creeping Foxtail
Squirreltail
Needle and Thread
Lettermans Needlegrass
Green Needlegrass
Tufted Hairgrass
Weeping Alkaligrass
Orchardgrass
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TABLE 3 Recommended Plant Materials for Within the Building
Envelope
Table 3 provides a list of plants suitable for use in landscaping around homes within the building
envelope. All these plants are natives to western Colorado and naturally occur in a variety of communities from sagebrush to the alpine life zones. Thus, many of the high elevation plants will require
supplemental water for peak performance.
The diversity in life form, size, shape, foliage, flower color, and flowering periods should be adequate for
the most discerning gardener. The ground cover listing includes plants appropriate for rock gardens.
Materials other than these listed in Table 3 may be used within the Building Envelope.
SCIENTIFIC NAME
EVERGREEN TREES
Abies concolor
Abies lasiocarpa
Picea engelmannii
Picea pungens
Pinus aristata
Pinus contorta (latifolia)
Pinus flexilis
Pinus ponderosa
COMMON NAME
White Fir
Subalpine Fir
Engelmann Spruce
Colordao Spruce
Bristlecone Pine
Lodgepole Pine
Limber Pine
Ponderosa Pine
DECIDUOUS TREES
Acer ginnala
Ager glabrum
Acer negundo
Celtis occidentalis
Crataegus crus-galli
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Marshall, Patmore or Summit
Gleditsia triacanthos
Imperial, Shademaster, Skyline
Gymnocladus dioica
Malus sp.
Populus acuminata
Populus angustifolia
Populus tremuloides
Populus tremuloides var.
Prunus maackii
Prunus virginiana Shubert
Sorbus aucupari
Catamount Design Guidelines rev. 7-12
Amur or Ginala Maple
Rocky Mountain Maple
Box Elder
Hackberry
Hawthorn
Green Ash
Honeylocust
Kentucky Coffeetree
Crabapple - any variety
Lanceleaf Cottonwood
Narrowleaf Cottonwood
Quaking Aspen
Swedish, Kaibab & Bechtel
Aspen
Amur Chokecherry
Canada Red Cherry
Mountain-Ash
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SCIENTIFIC NAME
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS
Holodiscus dumosus
Jamesia Americana
Lonivera involucrate
Lonicera syringatha wolfii
Lonicera tatarica
Pachystima myrsinitis
Peraphyllum ramosissimum
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Physocarpus monogynus
Potentilla fruticosa
any variety
Prunus Americana
Prunus besseyi
Prunus virginiana
Rhamnus cathartics or frangula
Rhus aromatica
Rhus glabra
Rhus trilobata
Rhus typhina
Ribes aureum
Ribes cereum
Ribes hirtellum Pixwell
Robinia neomexicana
Rosa foetida bicolor
Rosa foetida persiana
Rosa glauca
Rosa harisonii
Rosa rubrifolia
Rosa rugosa
Rubus deliciosus
Rubus parviflora
Salix exigua
Salix irrorata
Salix monticola
Salix purpurea nana
Sambucus pubens
Shepherdia argentea
Shepherdia canadensis
Symphoricarpos albus
Syringa chinensis
Viburnum dentatum
Viburnum lantana
Viburnum lentago
Catamount Design Guidelines rev. 7-12
COMMON NAME
Rock Spirea
Waxflower
Twinberry Honeysuckle
Tiny Trumpet or Lilac-Flowered
Honeysuckle
Tatarian Honeysuckle
Mountain Lover
Squaw Apple
Russian Sage Mountain
Ninebark Shrubby
Cinquefoil
American Plum
Western Sandcherry
Chokecherry
Buckthorn
Fragrant Sumac
Smooth Sumac
Skunkbrush or Three-Leaf Sumac
Staghorn Sumac
Golden Currant
Wax Currant
Gooseberry
New Mexico Locust
Austrian Copper Rose
Persian Yellow Rose
Red-Leaf Rose
Harrison's Yellow Rose
Red-Leaved Rose
Rugosa Rose
Boulder Raspberry
Thimbleberry
Coyote Willow
Blue Stem Willow
Yellow Mountain Willow
Dwarf Arctic Blue Willow
Red Elderberry
Silver Buffaloberry
Buffaloberry
Snowberry
Chinese Lilac
Arrowwood
Wayfaring Tree
Nannyberry
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SCIENTIFIC NAME
GROUNDCOVERS
Aethionema cordifolium
Anacyclus depressus
Alyssum montanum
Antennaria parvifolia
Antennaria rosea
Arabis caucasica
Arenaria obtusiloba or montana
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Artemisia schmidtiana
Atriplex corrugata
Aubretia deltoids
Aurinia saxatilis
Callirhoe involucrate
Campanula carpatica
Ceratium tomentosum
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Coronilla varia
Delosperma cooperii
Delosperma nubigenum
Dendranthema weyrichii
Draba oligosperma
Duchesnea indica
Galium odoratum
Gazania linearis
Geranium cinereum
Geranium dalmaticum
Globularia cordifolia
Gypsophila repens
Iberis sempervirens
Lewisia cotyledon
Lysimachia nummularia
Persicaria affinis
Phlox condensata
Phlox multiflora
Phlox subulata
Potentilla hippiana
Potentilla neumanniana
Prunella grandiflora
Ranunculus repens
Saponaria ocymoides
Saxifraga caespitosa
Scabiosa lucida
Sedum acre Goldmoss
Sedum album
Sedum hybridium
Sedum kamtschaticum
Catamount Design Guidelines rev. 7-12
COMMON NAME
Lebanon Stonecress
Mount Atlas Daisy
Mountain Basket of G+B192old
Dwarf Pussytoes
Pussytoes
White Rock Cress
Sandwort
Kinnikinnick
Silvermound Sage
Mat Saltbrush
Purple Rock Cress
Basket of Gold
Poppy Mallow
Little Bluebells
Snow-in-Summer
Plumbago
Crown Vetch
Purple Ice Plant
Yellow Ice Plant
Miyabe Daisy
Few-Seeded Draba
Mock Strawberry
Sweet Woodruff
Hardy Gazania
Creeping Cranesbill
Rose Geranium
Dwarf Globularia
Creeping Baby's Breath
Candytuft
Bitterroot
Moneywort
Himalayan Border Jewel
Phlox
Phlox
Creeping Phlox
Silver Cinquefoil
Creeping Cinquefoil
Self Heal
Creeping Buttercup
Rock Soapwort
Mossy Saxifrage
Dwarf Pincushion Flower
Goldmoss Stonecrop
Baby Tears Stonecrop
Hybridium Stonecrop
Trailing Acre Stonecrop____
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SCIENTIFIC NAME
COMMON NAME
GROUNDCOVERS
Sedum lanceolatum
Sempervivum tectorum
Silene acaulis Telesonix
jamesii Teucrium
chamaedrys
Townsendia rothrockii
Veronica allioni
Veronica liiwanensis
Veronica pectinata
Veronica repens
Waldesteinia ternata
Yellow Stonecrop
Hens & Chicks
Moss Campion
Telesonix
Germander
Rothrock's Townsend
Allioni Speedwell
Turkish Speedwell
Woolly Speedwell
Creeping Speedwell
Barren Strawberry
PERENNIAL WILDFLOWERS
Achillea fillipendulina
Achillea millefolium
Achillea tomentosa
Aconitum napellus
Agastache cana
Anchusa azurea
Androsace septentrionalis
Anemone hupehensis
Anemone sylvestris
Anemone tomentosa robustissima
Anthemis tinctoria
Aquilegia caerulea
Aquilegia chrysantha
Aquilegia elegantula
Aquilegia formosa
Armeria maritima
Arnica cordifolia
Ascepias tuberosa
Aster alpinus
Aster chilensis
Aster coloradoensis
Aster dumosus
Aster engelmannii
Aster glaucodes
Aster novae-angliae
Aster novi-belgii
Astrantia major
Athyrium filix-femina
Baptisia australis
Boltonia asteroides
Calamintha grandiflora
Calylophus hartwegii
Campanula carpatica
Yellow Yarrow
White Yarrow
Wooly Yarrow
Monshood
Double Bubblemint
Bugloss
Rock Jasmine
Japanese Anemone
Snowdrops
Grape-Leaf Windflower
Hardy marguerite Daisy
Rocky Mountain Columbine
Yellow Columbine
Red Columbine
Western Columbine
Sea Pinks
Heartleaf Arnica
Butterfly Aster
Alpine Aster
Pacific Aster
Colorado Aster
Michaelmas Daisy
Engelmann Aster
Blue-Leaf Aster
New England Aster
Dwarf Fall Aster
Masterwort
Lady Fern
False Indigo
Boltonia
Calamint
Sundrops
Blue Clips
Catamount Design Guidelines rev. 7-12
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SCIENTIFIC NAME
COMMON NAME
PERENNIAL WILDFLOWERS
Campanula persifolia
Campanula rotundifolia
Castilleja sulphurea
Centaurea montana
Centranthus ruber
Cleome serrulata
Coreopsis auriculata nana
Coreopsis lanceolata
Coreopsis verticillata
Delphinium grandiflorum
Dendranthema rubellum
Dianthus alpinus
Dianthus deltoides
Dianthus graniticus
Dianthus gratianopolitanus
Digitalis grandiflora
Dodecatheon pulchellum
Dryopteris filix-mas
Echinacea purpurea
Echinocereus triglochidiatus
Echinops ritro
Epilobium angustifolium
name changed to Chamerion
Erigeron speciosus
Fallopia japonica
Geranium richardsonii
Geranium sanguineum
Geranium viscossimum
Geum triflorum
Guiterrezia sarothrae
Hedysarum boreale
Helenium autumnale
Helianthemum nummularia
Heliopsis scabra
Hemerocallis sp.
Heuchera sanguinea
Hymenoxys grandiflora
Iris ensata
Iris missouriensis
Iris pallida
Iris psedoacorus
Iris siberica
Kniphofia uvaria
Lavatera thuringiaca
Liatris punctata
Linum flavum compactum
Lupinus perennis
Catamount Design Guidelines rev. 7-12
Peach-Leaved Bellflower
Harebell
Sulphur Paintbrush
Bachelor Buttons
Valerian
Beeplant
Dwarf Tickseed
Tickseed
Moonbeam or Zagreb Tickseed
Blue Butterfly Dwarf Delphinium
Pink Daisy
Alpine Pinks
Maiden Pinks
Granite Pinks
Pincushion Pinks
Yellow Foxglove
Shooting Star
Male Leatherwood Fern
Purple Coneflower
Hedgehog Cactus
Globe Thistle
Fireweed
Showy Daisy
Japanese Fleeceflower
Richardson's Cranesbill
Bloody Cranesbill
Sticky Cranesbill
Native Prairie Smoke Avens
Sneezeweed / Broomweed
Northern Sweetvetch
Sneezeweed
Sun Rose
False Sunflower
Day Lily
Coral Bells
Old Man of the Mountain
Japanese Iris
Rocky Mountain Iris
Variegated Iris
Yellow Flag Iris
Siberian Iris
Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily
Shrub Mallow
Native Gayfeather
Yellow Flax
Wild Lupine
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SCIENTIFIC NAME
PERENNIAL WILDFLOWERS
Lychnis chalcedonies
Lychnis coronaria
Mirabilis multiflora
Monarda fistulosa
Nepeta faassenii
Oenothera berlandieri
Oenothera biennis
Oenothera caespitosa
Oenothera hookeri
Oenothera macrocarpa
Oenothera pallida
Opuntia polycantha
Osteospermum barberiae
Papaver alpinus
Papaver nudicaule
Penstemon barbatus
Penstemon cyananthus
Penstemon eatonii
Penstemon sp. Elfin Pink
Penstemon grandiflorus
Penstemon pinifolius
Penstemon rydbergii
Physostegia virginiana
Platycodon grandiflora
Polemonium caeruleum
Potentilla atrosanguinea
Potentilla hippiana
Ratibida columnifera
Rudbeckia hirta or lacinata
Salvia nemerosa
Santolina chamaecyparissus
Scabiosa caucasica
Sidalcea malviflora
Silene alpestris
Sisyrinchium macrocephalum
Sisyrinchium montanum
or angustifolium
Solidago missouriensis
Solidago nana
Stachys byzantina
Stanleya pinnata
Stokesia laevis
Tanacetum coccineum
Thelesperma ambiguous
Thermopsis montana
Tradescantia andersoniana
Catamount Design Guidelines rev. 7-12
COMMON NAME
Maltese Cross
Rose Campion
Wild Four O'Clock
Wild Bergamot (Bee Balm)
Faassen Catmint
Yellow Evening Primrose
White Evening Primrose
Hooker Evening Primrose
Missouri Evening Primrose
Evening Primrose
Prickly Pear Cactus
Sun Daisy
Alpine Poppy
Iceland Poppy
Scarlet bugler
Wasatch Penstemon
Firecracker Penstemon
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Shell Leaf Penstemon
Pine Leaf Penstemon
Blue Mountain Penstemon
Obedient Plant
Baloon Flower
Jacob's Ladder
Red Cinquefoil
Silver Cinquefoil
Prairie Coneflower
Black-Eyed Susan
Blue Salvia or Sage
Lavender Cotton
Pincushion Flower
Prairie Mallow
Alpine Catchfly
Yellow-Eyed Grass
Blue-Eyed Grass
Goldenrod
Dwarf Goldenrod
Lamb's Ears
Prince's Plume
Stake's Aster
Painted Daisy
Navajo Tea
Golden Banner
Spiderwort
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SCIENTIFIC NAME
PERENNIAL WILDFLOWERS
Verbena stricta
Veronica spicata
Yucca glauca
Zauschneria californica
Zinnia grandiflora
Catamount Design Guidelines rev. 7-12
COMMON NAME
Purple Verbena
Speedwell
Spanish Bayonet
Hummingbird Flower
Rocky Mountain Zinnia
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TABLE 4
Landscape Plan and Requirements
Landscape Plan
1. Minimum planting sizes:
a. Evergreen
b. Aspen.
c. Other deciduous trees
d. Shrub
e. Perennials
2. Minimum Planting densities:
a. Evergreen (7-8 feet)
b. Evergreen (9-10 feet)
c. Aspen (2” caliper
d. Aspen (3” caliper)
maximum quantity of
1-1/2” clump aspen is
25% of total aspen
count
8’ height
2”caliper(1-1/2 multi stem clumps may be sub.)
2”caliper
5 gallons
2-1/4 ‘ – 1 gallon
(8-10’height) 30 percent 60%
(12’ or greater) 50 percent 40%
60%
Landscape Requirements
1. Landscaping should consist of a variety of plant material & sizes that will provide
seasonal color (evergreen & deciduous trees, evergreen & deciduous shrubs,
perennials, bulbs & annuals).
2. Landscaping should enhance the project (create a pleasant living environment) &
screen any negative views created in conjunction with the project.
3. Plant materials are recommended to be located in groupings to give a more
natural appearance and to provide the greatest impact.
4. Screening techniques shall be incorporated for all parking areas, refuse disposal
areas, undesirable views, & to buffer incompatible uses.
5. Project landscaping shall be designed to enhance the structure (i.e. foundation
plantings) and to create an amenity for the users of the project.
6. Vegetation shall be arranged to provide environmental climate control (i.e. sun,
shade, wind)
7. Groundcovers to include turf grass, native grass, herbaceous groundcover, flowers or
shrubs.
8. Irrigated turf (Bluegrass) areas should be located to provide "effective" (high
visibility/use) turf areas & to provide a pleasing appearance.
9. A variety of grass types are acceptable & low water usage Bluegrass substitutes are
encouraged.
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Xeriscape Recommendations
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Proper xeriscape planning & design locates plant materials in a manner that
results in "water management" (i.e. locating a variety of plant materials with
similar water needs, designing a balanced landscape with a mixture of turf and
plant material types.)
Practical turf areas - eliminate the use of expansive turf areas. Locate turf so that it
is effective or functional in terms of its visual appearance and use.
Appropriate plant selection - Incorporate a variety of plant materials that have
low water needs & are indigenous to the area. Plant hardy, low water usage
materials in south or west exposures. Utilize grasses that remain green with a
limited amount of irrigation.
Efficient irrigation practices - Automatic irrigation system should be designed to
provide maximum efficiency. The system should be adjustable to meet the actual
precipitation requirements of the various planting zones & operate when only
necessary.
Mulch - The use of rock, bark, pole peelings or other natural mulches help to keep
moisture in the soil around planted areas & to control weed growth.
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APPENDIX C BUILDING HEIGHT DEFINITIONS
AND MAXIMUMS
The Routt County Board of Commissioners amended the Routt County Zoning Resolution
increasing the maximum building height in residential zoning districts and redefining building
height. The amendments read as follows:
Section 13.3.12 Building Height
Envelope Height: The maximum distance, measured vertically and plumb, at any given
point of grade to the roof directly above that point of grade (illustrations available from
Routt County). Grade shall be measured from the existing or finished grade, whichever is
more restrictive. Antennae (except for those exempted by federal regulations),
chimneys, flues, vents and similar unoccupied appurtenances shall not extend over five feet
(5') above the maximum height limit. These unoccupied appurtenances on the roof shall
not exceed one percent (1%) of building footprint area.
Overall Height: The maximum vertical rise from the lowest grade to the highest point of
the building (illustrations available from Routt County). Grade shall be existing or
finished grade, whichever is more restrictive. Antennae (except for those exempted by
federal regulations), chimneys, flues, vents and similar unoccupied appurtenances shall not
extend over fine feet (5') above the maximum height limit. These unoccupied
appurtenances on the roof shall not exceed one percent (1%) of building footprint area.
Zone District Height Limitation Changes (Section 4);
Maximum
Maximum Overall
Zone District
Envelope Height Height
Mountain Residential Estate
35 Feet
50 Feet
General Residential
35 Feet
50 Feet
Low Density Residential
35 Feet
50 Feet
Medium Density Residential
35 Feet
50 Feet
High Density Residential
35 Feet
50 Feet
The previous residential district maximums were 25 feet
with an averaging
method of calculation. Agriculture/Forestry zone remains the same using a slide scale based on
setbacks. The new definition measures both side elevations. Applicants must provide topography
as well as existing and finished grades on the elevations. The overall height limits how high a
building can step up a steep slope. The overall height measures the height of the tallest elevation.
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APPENDIX D PROPOSED
WATER SYSTEMS
Prior to the installation and turn-on of permanent residential water service to a homesite,
temporary water connections must be made available on-site at all times when construction
activity is taking place on that site. At no time shall water be accessed or removed from a home on
an adjacent property.
Lake Catamount No. 1 Metropolitan District provides water service to all residences at
Catamount Ranch and Lake Catamount. All tap fee and water usage rates, and water system
regulations, are set by the District, not the Catamount Residential Owners Association. As such, the
water fees quoted herein are subject to change by the District upon notice to all owners. Please
refer all specific questions about water to the District directly (34035 US Highway 40,
970.871.9502).
Catamount Ranch Water System
The design of the water system for the Catamount Ranch lots is shown on the utility construction
drawings. The elevations of the single-family homes range from 6920 to 7325 feet. A 250,000 gallon water tank is located at an elevation of 7365 feet. In relation to this elevation, certain lots do
not have sufficient water pressure. Those lots where pressure falls below 50 pounds per square
inch (psi) will require a booster pump to be installed, in the utility room of the home, to increase
working pressure. Lots 14 and 15 have been identified as possibly having this condition.
However, final location of a home within the building envelope will be the determining factor.
Please contact the District for final confirmation on this subject.
Lake Catamount Water System
The design of the water system for the Lake Catamount lots is shown on the utility construction
drawings. The elevations of the single-family homes range from 6920 to 7200 feet. A 250,000 gallon water tank is located at an elevation of 7190 feet. In relation to this elevation, certain lots do
not have sufficient water pressure. Those lots where pressure falls below 50 pounds per square
inch (psi) will require a booster pump to be installed, in the utility room of the home, to increase
working pressure. Lots 5, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, and 22 have been identified as possibly
having this condition. However, final location of a home within the building envelope will be the
determining factor. Please contact the District for final confirmation on this subject.
Lot 1 is not on the system. It will be serviced by its own well. Estimated water pressures can be
obtained from the District.
Temporary Water Usage for Construction
The Lake Catamount No. 1 Metropolitan District offers Owners/Contractors two options for
construction water prior to permanent installation. Contractors must sign an agreement to pay for
water usage, at a rate of $10 for up to 2500 gallons per month and $1 for every 1000 gallons
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thereafter. Water will not be allowed to leave the Catamount properties under any circumstance.
Only the District will operate either hydrant or curb slop valve.
Water access options:
Option #1 - Contractor places a deposit of $250.00 for a 5/8 inch meter. The meter is to be
installed with back flow preventers and PRV if needed (by contractor) in a concrete meter
pit (constructed by contractor). The meter pit is to be placed on the Owner's property.
After the meter and other appurtenances are installed and inspected by the District, the
District will turn the water on.
Option #2 - Contractor places a deposit of $2,500.00 for a hydrant meter (supplied by the
District as available). The District will turn the water on; no further access to the hydrant
will be permitted. The contractor is to supply all hoses from the meter. Contractors will
build an insulated "dog house" around the hydrant and meter prior to October 15 as per
District specifications. In the event said "dog house" is not provided by that date, the
District will disconnect all meters beginning the following day.
Permanent Water Usage
To provide for a permanent water line connection to the dwelling, it is the responsibility of each
owner to install a conduit from the water meter to the outside of a wall located on the street side of
the dwelling and five feet above the ground. The remote readout will be compatible with a Sensus
meter.
• Meter installation must be in a freeze-proof, accessible area
•
Meter installation shall be no higher than three (3) feet above the floor level in a
horizontal position. Isolation valves shall be located before the PRV and after the meter
(i.e. Valve, PRV, meter, valve)
• 3-Strand wire shall be installed from meter location to the touch-read pad prior to meter
installation
• A touch-read pad shall be located on street side of building, five (5) feet above the
ground in an accessible location free from snow that will provide year round access for
meter reader.
• The District will install the meter and connect to touch read pad upon request. Schedule
installation with District personnel forty-eight (48) hours in advance.
• Service will be turned on and billing will commence when the meter is installed.
• Water shall be turned on and off by District personnel only.
The following criteria must be met for all lots (except Lake Lot 1 as noted above) prior to
receiving water or a meter from the District.
Tap Fee: Tap fees are based upon the square footage of the house "livable quarters" - it
excludes the garage. The tap fee is $5,000.00 for the first 2,500 square feet of the house
plus $1.00 for each additional square foot thereafter. For instance, a 5,000 square foot
home would pay $7,500.00 for their tap fee. It is important to know that the District
WILL NOT sign off on your building permit application until the tap fee and meter fee
has been paid. Note, incremental tap fees will be charged by the District for home
additions.
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Water Meter Fee: This fee is paid at the same time as the tap fee. All water supplied by
Lake Catamount No. 1 Metropolitan District must be metered. The District will have the
water meters on hand, or available within a reasonable timeframe. Meters will be Sensus
SR Positive Displacement Meters with Touch Read Pit Lit.
For plumbing purposes the District will issue a spacer for the Contractor's plumber to use in
place of the meter prior to receipt of a meter from the District. The spacer will be removed by the
District in a timely manner. It will be up to the plumber as to whether a yoke is used.
Meter Options:
1 Inch Meter: This is the standard meter adequate for most homes, which allows 3-50
GPM. Cost $275.00 comes with compression couplers. A yoke (optional) is $100.00.
1 '/2 Inch Meter: Some larger homes prefer this meter. Allows flows up to 100 GPM. Cost
$600.00 comes with flange/compression couplers and gaskets. A yoke (optional) is $600.00.
Permanent Water Fees
The District sets water fees for all system users. Water fees are detailed on District bills to water
system users. Please refer any questions about these fees to the District.
NOTE REGARDING ALL FEES AND REGULATIONS
The District sets and regulates all water and sewer fees and system usage. Details are posted in the
District's Rules and Regulations, which are available from the District. Fees quoted in these Design
Review Guidelines are subject to change by notice made in the Rules and Regulations.
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SCIENTIFIC NAME
COMMON NAME
COMMENTS
EVERGREEN SHRUBS
Artemisia cana
Artemisia nova
Cotoneaster dammeri
Cotoneaster microphyllus
Juniperus chinensis
many varieties
Juniperushorizontalis
Many varieties
Junperus savina
Many varieties
Picea nidiformis
Pinus cembra nana
Pinus mugo
Plus varieties
Silver Sagebrush
Black Sagebrush
Bearberry
Rockspray Cotoneaster
Spreading / Shrubby Junipers
Spreading Junipers
Spreading Junipers
Bird’s Nest Spruce
Dwarf Swiss Stone Pine
Mugho Pine
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS
Acer Ginnala
Amelanchier utahensis
Amorpha canescens
Aronia arbutifolia
Aronia melanocarpa
Aremisia cana
Aremisia ludoviciana
Artemisia nova
Atriplex canascens
Betula nigra or fontinalis
Chamaebatiaria millefolium
Caragana arborescens
Caragana pygmaea
Caryopteris clandoescens incana
Ceaothus fendleri
Ceaothus velutinus
Clethra alnifolia
Cornus flaviramea
Cornus stolonifera
Cotoneaster actifolius
Cotoneaster apiculatus
Cotoneaster divaricatus
Cotoneaster horizontalis
Cowania mexicana
Crataegus ambigua
Eleagnus commutata
Ephedra viridis
Fallugia paradoxa
Forestiera neomexicana
Grayia spinosa
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Armur or Ginala Maple
Utah Serviceberry
Leadplant
Red Chokeberry
Black Chokeberry
Silver Sagebrush
Prairie Sagebrush
Black Sagebrush
Four Wing Saltbush
River Birch
Fernbush
Siberian Peashrub
Pygmy Peashrub
Blue Mist
Fendler’s Snowbrush
Snowbrush
Summersweet
Yellow Twig Dogwood
Red Twig Dogwood
Peking Cotoneaster
Cranberry Cotoneaster
Spreading Cotoneaster
Rock Cotoneaster
Cliff Rose
Russian Hawthorn
Silverberry
MormonTea
Apache Plume
New Mexican Privet
Spiny Hospage
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