A. Purpose. The Old Town Overlay District is established to provide a zoning classification to protect the existing character of, and promote reinvestment in, the historic downtown identified in the comprehensive plan. It is not intended to be used solely to vary setback and other development standards in the underlying zoning district. Instead, it is intended to provide flexibility in accommodating the historic development pattern while promoting compatible building design.

B. Description. All that area situated northerly of the Interstate 70 Highway right-of-way; westerly of the centerline of Railroad Avenue north of Second Street; westerly of the centerline of Green Street south of Second Street; southerly of the centerline of Fourth Street extended between Railroad Avenue and the general centerline of Parachute Creek to the centerline of Railroad Avenue, as shown on the official zoning map.

C. Development Standards. Upon written request of a property owner, the Town Manager may approve an administrative variance from underlying zoning district development standards on nonconforming lots in the Old Town Overlay District where development, redevelopment or renovation would otherwise not be feasible.

D. Building Design Guidelines. All work within the Old Town Area regarding the exterior visible appearance of any building or structure, including new buildings or structures, or the alteration or repair of existing buildings or structures, should be in accordance with PMC 15.04.320. (Ord. 711 §1 (Exh. A), 2017)