CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN LANDSCAPE PLAN

9500 Civic Center Drive

Thornton, CO 80229 CHECKLIST
(Any submittal may require additional items)

The Landscape Plan included with the Conceptual Site Plan is intended to show City Council a general outline of the various landscape
areas for the project. Shrub beds, sod areas, hardscape areas and buffers should be delineated. The CSP landscape plan is not the final
landscape plan but should convey the intended landscape for the project and a fair representation of the quantity of landscape materials
without detailed labeling.

CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PLAN TO INCLUDE:

 Landscape area “Required” and “Provided” in square feet and acres.
 Most projects (except SFD) require 20% of the net property to be provided as landscape area within the property
boundary. Commercial projects 15 acres and over require 30% landscape area but certain hardscape areas qualify for
inclusion. See Commercial Design Standards in the City Code (Sec.18-534 thru 18-535).
 Sidewalks, vehicle overhang areas and roof overhang areas do not qualify as landscape area.

 Include an overall plan and then break into sheets of standard engineering scale no smaller than 1”= 60’ if plan will not fit on one
sheet at the minimum scale.
 The site boundary depicted as a solid bold line
 Existing and proposed easements
 Location of adjacent property lines, burial grounds, railroad rights-of-way, watercourses, irrigation ditches, gas and oil wells,
production sites and leases.
 Pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress and internal circulation
 Areas to be landscaped and their dimensions
 All areas proposed for dedication or reservation
 Location and dimensions of all existing and proposed right-of-ways, alleys, other public ways or private drives within or adjacent to
the property
 Show deciduous and evergreen tree symbols but no labels; locate planning beds versus sod.
 Identify landscape screening, buffers, berms and retaining walls.
 Proposed perimeter fence type / materials / heights
 Existing trees to remain (see Code for existing tree and shrub mitigation; existing trees to remain require evaluation by a Certified
Arborist).

Include the following notes on the Conceptual Landscape Plan sheet:

 Statement that “Design shown is conceptual. Actual design will be determined at the time of the Development Permit.’”
 Statement that the landscaping will be designed to the City Code waterwise principles
  If parking lot has 50 or more spaces, add a confirmation statement that the parking lot island square footage is a minimum 10%
of the parking stall square footage (number of parking spaces X 9 X 18 X 10% = parking lot island square footage)
 The proposed site plan included in this plan set is conceptual in nature. The final civil site design for the required public/private
improvements (including but not limited to roadway sections, sidewalks, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, drainage, other
general infrastructure, etc.) and the associated easements and right-of-way for those improvements shall be determined with the
subdivision plat, developer’s agreement and civil construction drawings. These improvements shall be designed and constructed
in accordance with the Standards and Specifications for Public and Private Improvements and based upon approved master
plans approved at the time of the recordation of the Developer’s Agreement.

All maps to include:

 Subdivision name (proposed or existing name)
 North arrow
 Graphic and written scale

Other Notes that may need to be included in the CSP document if applicable:
 General notes:
 Public Land Dedication (PLD) table or statement with calculations of PLD (required and provided).
 Residential subdivisions: List proposed Subdivision Quality Enhancements
 Statement that an Owner’s Association will be formed for common and right-of-way landscape maintenance (for residential
subdivisions and multiple lot non-residential projects)
 Statement that the adjacent property owner or assigns maintains the landscaping including right-of-way landscaping
 If applicable a statement that the City of Thornton maintains the concrete surface of the Regional Trail; Developer/assigns
maintains the adjacent landscaping and day to day maintenance such as snow removal
 If applicable a statement of maintenance for arterial medians, City owned parks (City of Thornton maintained) and/or Metro
District Parks (Metro District maintained)

Example of CSP Landscape plan below:

 CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
303-538-7295
9500 Civic Center Drive [email protected]
Thornton, CO 80229

APPLICATION FORM – CHECK TYPE OF REQUEST BELOW:

Zoning (Z) Comprehensive Plan Amendment (SPCD) Engineering

 Rezoning/Zoning Amendments $695  Comp Plan Amendment $350  Construction Drawings (CDs) (No Fee)
 Planned Development Zoning $695, plus  Floodplain Development Permit $600
$15/acre Development Permit (DP) (Additional Application Required here)
(round up to the next whole acre)  Development Permit $580  Pond Certificates (No Fee)
 PD Zoning Amendment (Administrative)  Specific Use Permit (D.P. Required) $115  Grading and Erosion Control (No Fee)
$695  DP Amendment (PC) $290
Other
 DP Amendment (Administrative) $250
Appeal  Minor Development Permit (MDP) $100
 Staff/PC Decision $90 Subdivision Plat (SUB)  Limited Use Permit
Variance (V)  Temporary Use Permit (TUP) $90
 Subdivision Plat $230, plus $15/acre
 Variance Request $115  Vacation of Right-of-Way $250
(round up to the next whole acre)
Conceptual Site Plan (CSP)  Subdivision Plat Amendment (SUBA)  Oil and Gas Permit $695, plus $15/acre
 Conceptual Site Plan $695 $250

ONE APPLICATION FORM PER EACH REQUEST OTHER THAN SPECIFIC USE PERMITS
Application Date:

Project Description/Reason for Application:

Property Address (provide Cross Streets if unknown):

Adams County Parcel #(s):
Gross Area (Acres): (Square Feet): Current Zoning: Proposed Zoning:
Existing Land Use(s) & Structures:
Proposed Land Use(s) & Structures:

For residential developments: check to acknowledge that project may be subject to growth restriction measures and issuance of building
permits is not guaranteed: 
Do prairie dogs currently exist on the property? Yes:  No: 
Applicant: _Telephone:
Address of Applicant: _Email:
*Applicant Signature: Print Name:
Land Owner: Telephone:
(if the same as applicant- put “same”)
Address of Land Owner: Email:
*Land Owner Signature: Print Name:
Land Owner: Telephone:
(if the same as applicant- put “same”)
Address of Land Owner: Email:
Land Owner Signature: Print Name:
NOTE – If there are more than two owners, a letter/letters containing their signatures must be attached to the application authorizing the applicant to act
on behalf of the identified owner(s).
*Signatures from the Applicant and the Land Owner are required. Signatory may be duly authorized agent of the record owner. All communications will
be sent to the applicant. The signature of the property owner acknowledges their awareness of the request being made on their behalf and authorizes
the identified applicant to represent the owner in the request being made to the City of Thornton.
 Development Submittal Instructions
City of Thornton land use applications may now be submitted electronically or in
person. Please follow the steps below to assist you in submitting your proposal
or for resubmitting documents.
City of Thornton
By Email or File Transfer Site: City Development
9500 Civic Center Dr.
• If your attachments are less than 7MB: Email your application and Thornton, CO 80229
supporting PDF documentation to [email protected] 303-538-7295

1) Please state in your email if you wish to mail in a check or hand

deliver payment. If paying by credit card, a link will be sent after your
submittal is accepted. Case processing will not begin until the fee is
paid.
2) You will be contacted by city staff once the documents have been
received, accepted as complete and to confirm payment for new and
applicable submittals.

• If your attachments are larger than 7MB: Upload your submittals through
Google Drive using the following instructions:
1) If you do not have one already, please create a Gmail Account. They
have directions on creating an email account here: https://
support.google.com/mail/answer/56256?hl=en
2) Use the link here or copy/type the URL Below into your browser:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1szCf8FVlGO76naq-
xwQvFggt61otfAhi
3) Email [email protected] when you have
completed your upload indicating your application has been
submitted.
4) Please state in your email if you wish to mail in a check or hand
deliver payment. If paying by credit card, a link will be sent after your
submittal is accepted. Case processing will not begin until the fee is
paid.

Notice to All Applicants

• Applicants will be given a written summary of any deficiencies that need to be corrected.
• If you have any questions, contact City Development at 303-538-7295.

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 AT RISK AGREEMENT FOR THE _________

The parties to this Agreement are the City of Thornton, Colorado, a municipal
corporation (hereinafter referred to as the “City”), and , a [business
type]________ (hereinafter referred to as the “Developer”). The City and the Developer
may be referred to collectively as the “Parties”.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Developer intends to develop real property which is currently located at
_____________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the
“Property”); and

WHEREAS, the Developer intents to submit <has submitted> applications to develop

the Property on behalf of the owner of the Property; and

WHEREAS, development of the Property will involve installation or construction of

various public and private improvements (hereinafter the “Improvements”); and

WHEREAS, the Developer desires to take preliminary steps for the eventual
development of the Property and has submitted applications for the following: <list
applications> (collectively, the “Applications”) and desires to move forward with the
review of the Applications. The Developer understands that the City will not approve
the Applications, specifically it will not grant construction or building permits nor finalize
any plat for recording until it has made the determination, in its sole discretion, that
access to the City’s Thornton Water Project water supply has been secured, resulting in
sufficient water supply to serve the developed Property; and

WHEREAS, the Developer expressly understands and acknowledges that the City is not
obligated or bound to approve the Applications as submitted to the City, and that
modifications or revisions of the Applications and/or documents supporting the
Applications may be required as the result of the City’s development review process
and that any funds expended are at the Developer’s risk.

NOW THEREFORE, in exchange of and in consideration for the mutual promises of the
Parties, the City and the Developer agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. The City will accept the Applications, and any supporting documents thereto, for
review subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

2. The Developer represents that it is the duly authorized agent of record owner.

3. In voluntarily electing to submit the Applications subject to the terms of this

Agreement, the Developer expressly acknowledges and agrees that it shall not
receive the permits necessary to begin the installation and/or construction of any

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 Improvements on the Property, nor receive final approvals of the Applications
until such time as the City makes a determination, in its sole discretion, that
issuance of such permits is appropriate. Any costs incurred or funds expended
related to development of the Property, review of and or revisions to the
Applications, or planning the Improvements is solely and expressly at Developers
risk. The plan review fees for the building permit plans shall be paid prior to the
City providing comments with regard to the first review.

2. The Developer understands and agrees it shall be estopped from asserting that
this Agreement, the City’s review of any of the Applications, or any
representation by the City, its officers, employees, and agents shall in any way
be construed as an approval of any Applications or building and/or construction
permits.

a. The Developer expressly understands and acknowledges that the

expenditure of funds for design of any Improvements prior to the City’s
approval of building permit allocations or building permits is at the
Developer’s risk. The Developer agrees that this Agreement does not and
shall not vest or grant any rights whatsoever related to the Improvements on
the Property.

b. The Developer expressly understands and acknowledges that the City

does not guarantee capacity exists in its water system for the proposed
development and may, in the exercise of its police power, refuse to
issue building permits until such time as it determines, at its sole
discretion that access to the City’s Thornton Water Project water supply has
been secured, resulting in sufficient water supply to serve the developed
Property.

5. The Developer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its
officers and its employees, from and against all liability, claims, demands, and
expenses, including court costs and attorney fees, on account of any injury, loss,
or damage, which arise out of or are in any manner connected with the work to
be performed under this Agreement if such injury, loss, or damage is caused in
whole or in part by, the negligent act or omission, error, professional error,
mistake, accident or other fault of the Developer, any contractor or subcontractor
of the Developer, or any officer, employee, or agent of the Developer or resulting
or arising from the City permitting construction prior to approval of any plat,
Development Permit and/or Construction Documents.

6. In executing this Agreement, the Developer acknowledges that it was advised to

consult with an attorney concerning the effect of this agreement and that the
Developer either consulted with an attorney or elected not to consult an attorney
and therefore any ambiguity shall not be construed against the drafter.

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7. The Developer agrees that this Agreement shall not prohibit, preclude, or in any
way limit the authority of the City, the Development Permit and Appeals Board or
City Council from imposing conditions upon the approval of the Applications as
permitted by local ordinances or regulations. The Developer further agrees that
such conditions upon approval of the Applications may necessitate removal,
reconstruction, or modification of Improvements undertaken as a consequence of
this Agreement and that such removal, reconstruction, or modification shall be at
the sole cost and expense of the Developer.

8. This Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of the City’s applicable rights
under state law, ordinances or local ordinances or regulations of the City.

9. The parties understand and agree that the City is relying on and does not waive
or intend to waive by this Agreement the monetary limitations or any other rights,
immunities, and protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity
Act, Section 24-10-101 C.R.S., et seq., as from time to time amended, or
otherwise available by law to the City.

10. The City shall not be obligated or liable under the terms of this Agreement to any
person or entity not a party hereto and there are no third part beneficiaries
thereto. Further, the City shall not be bound by any contracts or conditions that
the Developer may negotiate with third parties related to the development of the
Improvements.

11. The Developer hereby warrants that the party signing below has full and lawful
authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Developer.

12. This Agreement shall not be assigned by the Developer without the express
written consent of the City.

13. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, as more
specifically described below, and venue for any lawsuit shall be Adams County.
The Parties agree and acknowledge that this Agreement may be enforced at law
or in equity. Nothing hereunder shall be construed to limit the City from pursuing
any other remedy at law or in equity which may be appropriate under the Charter
and ordinances of the City, and applicable laws and legal standards of the State
of Colorado or United States before any court of competent jurisdiction. Such
remedies shall be cumulative. The rights and remedies of the City provided in
this Agreement are in addition to and do not limit any rights and remedies
afforded by the Agreement or by law. The Developer specifically waives all the
provisions of C.R.S. §§ 13-20-801, et seq., regarding defects in the
Improvements under the Agreement and agrees that the provisions of said
statutory provisions shall not apply to this Agreement or to any construction
defects as defined in the statutory provisions.

14. The Parties consent to the use of electronic signatures. The Agreement, and any
other documents requiring a signature hereunder, may be signed electronically

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 by the Parties in the manner specified by any applicable City regulation, rule,
and/or ordinance. The Parties agree not to deny the legal effect or enforceability
of the Agreement solely because it is in electronic form or because an electronic
record was used in tis formation. The Parties agree not to object to the
admissibility of the Agreement in the form of an electronic record, or a paper
copy of an electronic document, or a paper copy of a document bearing an
electronic signature, on the ground that it is an electronic record or electronic
signature or that it is not in its original form or is not an original.

DATED this ___ day of _______________, 202_.

DEVELOPER
[COMPANY NAME]

By: ______________________________________
Name:
Title:
Address:

STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF __________________ )

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of

_________________, 202_, by __________________________________ as
_______________ of ________________________________________.

Witness my hand and official seal.

(SEAL)
________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: _______________

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 CITY OF THORNTON, a Colorado municipal
corporation

______________________________________
Kevin S. Woods, City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM

________________________________
City Attorney

ATTEST:

________________________________
Kristen N. Rosenbaum, City Clerk