Inactive Documents Archive

Jefferson County Planning & Zoning has created many plans and documents, not all of which are still active, but which may give historical perspective. The documents this page are provided as a reference tool only.

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Plans

Jeffco Comprehensive Master Plan 2017 Cover Opens in new windowComprehensive Master Plan (2017)

This plan was archived December 9, 2020.

C 470 Corridor Plan 12-2002C-470 Corridor Plan 2002

This plan covered the area within 1/2 mile of C-470 from I-70 to the eastern County line. In effect from August 29, 2002 to August 10, 2011. Superseded by the South Plains Area Plan.

Central Mountains Community Plan 12-1994Central Mountains Community Plan 1994

This plan generally covered the Genesee, Lookout Mountain and Idledale areas. In effect from February 3, 1994 to December 4, 2013. Superseded by the Central Mountains Area Plan.

Central Plains Community Plan 8-2004Central Plains Community Plan 2004

Generally covered the Applewood, Pleasant View, and 6th Avenue West areas. In effect from December 11, 2003 to September 14, 2011. Superseded by the Central Plains Area Plan.

Conifer 285 Corridor Area Community Plan 7-1987

Conifer/285 Corridor Area Community Plan 1987

Generally covered those areas along the 285 Corridor southwest of Parmalee Gulch Road, including the Aspen Park, Conifer, Pine and Buffalo Creek areas. In effect from November 20, 1986 to August 7, 2002. Superseded by the 2003 Conifer/285 Corridor Area Community Plan.

Conifer 285 Corridor Area Community Plan 9-2002Conifer/285 Corridor Area Community Plan 2003

The Conifer/285 Corridor Area Community Plan, Part I and Part II (Design Guidelines (PDF)), was adopted by the Planning Commission as a final plan on September 3, 2003. An amendment to the Housing Density Summary chart (PDF) and associated language changes in the Hazards and Housing chapters was adopted by the Planning Commission on October 1, 2008.

Evergreen Area Community Plan 4-1987Evergreen Area Community Plan 1987

Generally covered the El Rancho, Bergen Park, Evergreen, Marshdale and Kittredge communities. In effect July 3, 1986 to August 25, 2004. Superseded by the 2005 Evergreen Area Community Plan.

Evergreen Area Community Plan 10-2005Evergreen Area Community Plan 2005

Starting in April 2002, the Evergreen area citizens worked with Jefferson County staff to update the existing community plan. The Planning Commission adopted the Evergreen Area Community Plan on October 12, 2005. The Evergreen Area Community Plan Design Guidelines was adopted as an addendum to the plan.

County Golden Ralston Comprehensive Plan 1974Golden Ralston Comprehensive Plan 1974

Generally covered the unincorporated portions of Jefferson County north of US Hwy 6, east of the hogback and south of the County line with Boulder. In effect June 14, 1973 to March 26, 1986. Amendments to the Plan were made September 11, 1974 and August 29, 1979. Superseded by the Jefferson County General Land Use Plan.

Indian Hills Community Plan 12-1997

Indian Hills Community Plan 1997

Generally covered the Indian Hills community. In effect December 4, 1997 to July 24, 2013. Superseded by the Indian Hills Area Plan.

Jeffco General Land Use Plan 3-1986Jefferson County General Land Use Plan 1986

Covered the entire unincorporated County. Adopted March 26th, 1986. Superseded gradually by Community Plans that were adopted for the various areas of the County. All areas were covered by a separate Community Plan by September 14, 2011.

North Mountains Community Plan 8-1992North Mountains Community Plan 1992

Generally covered the Coal Creek Canyon and Golden Gate Canyon Areas. In effect February 5, 1992 to October 9, 2013. Superseded by the North Mountains Area Plan. North Mountains Community Plan Maps are in a separate document (PDF).

North Plains Community Plan 5-1989North Plains Community Plan 1989

Generally covered the northeastern portion of the County, north of State Highway 58 to the Boulder County line, including Fairmount and unincorporated Arvada. In effect March 30, 1989 to November 16, 2011. The North Plains Community Plan Maps are in a separate document (PDF).

Northeast Comprehensive Development PlanNortheast Comprehensive Development Plan 1996

This Plan was developed with the City of Westminster. It covered properties surrounded by Westminster from approximately W. 92nd Avenue to W. 108th Avenue and between US Highway 36 and Wadsworth Parkway. This Plan was adopted on July 23, 1996 at a joint hearing with the City of Westminster City Council. Superseded by the 2006 Northeast Comprehensive Development Plan. An intergovernmental agreement (IGA) (PDF) between the County and the City of Westminster to regulate development in the Northeast Comprehensive Development Plan area was also in effect July 23, 1996 to October 17, 2006.

Northeast Comprehensive Development PlanNortheast Comprehensive Development Plan 2006

This Plan was developed with the City of Westminster. It covered properties surrounded by Westminster from approximately W. 92nd Avenue to W. 108th Avenue and between US Highway 36 and Wadsworth Parkway. In effect October 17, 2006 to February 28, 2012. After it was dissolved, recommendations in the North Plains Area Plan applied.

South Jefferson County Community Plan 9-1988South Jefferson County Community Plan 1988

Generally covered the southeastern portion of Jefferson County, including Southwest Plaza and Ken Caryl Ranch. In effect June 11, 1987 to October 19, 1994. Superseded by the 1995 South Jefferson County Community Plan.

South Jefferson County Community Plan 12-1995South Jefferson County Community Plan 1995

Generally covered the southeastern portion of Jefferson County, including Southwest Plaza and Ken Caryl Ranch. In effect October 20, 1994 to August 24, 2005. Superseded by the 2007 South Jefferson County Community Plan.

South Jefferson County Community Plan 3-2007South Jefferson County Community Plan 2007

Generally covered the southeastern portion of Jefferson County, including Southwest Plaza and Ken Caryl Ranch. In effect August 25, 2005 to August 10, 2011. This superseded by the South Plains Area Plan.

South Jefferson County Trails Inventory 10-1995South Jefferson County Trails Inventory 1995

This map shows existing, planned, and opportunity trails in southeastern Jefferson County as of October 1995.

Southeast Jefferson County Community Plan 5-1984Southeast Jefferson County Community Plan 1984

Generally covered the southeastern portion of Jefferson County, including Southwest Plaza and Ken Caryl Ranch. In effect May 17, 1984 to June 10, 1987. Superseded by the 1988 South Plains Area Plan.

Reports

Jefferson County Community Profile Mountains 4-1993Jefferson County Community Profile: Mountains 1993

This report, published in 1993, examined the economic, social and demographic factors which shaped development of Jefferson County's mountain communities.

Jefferson County Community Profile Northeast 8 1989Jefferson County Community Profile: Northeast 1989

This report, published in 1989, examined the socio-economic trends in the northeast portion of Jefferson County and included two future scenarios for growth.

Jefferson County Profile 1-1992Jefferson County Profile: 1992

This report, published in 1992, examined economic and demographic changes from the 1980's and 1990's and examined trends into the 2000's.

South Jefferson County Community Profile ReportSouth Jefferson County Community Profile Report 1990

This report, published in 1990, is a socio-economic analysis of housing, population, income, employment and non-residential growth in South Jefferson County.