SUBJECT:
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An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Amending Section 6-3-3 of the Erie Municipal Code Regarding Discharge of a Firearm on Agricultural Property
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DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development Department
Police Department
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PRESENTER(S): Sarah Nurmela AICP, Planning & Development Director
Lee Mathis, Chief of Police
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TIME ESTIMATE: 20 minutes
only required for non-consent items
POLICY ISSUES:
The key policy issue to address is the Council's priority for a safe and healthy environment. Currently, it is unlawful to discharge a firearm within the jurisdictional limits of the Town. The policy issue for the Council to consider is whether modifying municipal code 6-3-3 allowing firearms to be discharged on private property larger than 5 acres that is zoned Agricultural Holding (AGH) within the jurisdictional limits of the Town continues to provide our community with a safe and healthy environment.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends approving the Amendment to Municipal Code 6-3-3 to allow firearms to be discharged on private property larger than 5 acres that is zoned Agricultural Holding (AGH).
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Town of Erie is working with interested property owners to pursue annexation of eight parcels on the northwest boundary of the Town, as shown in Attachment 1. These properties range in size between 2.1 and 29.9 acres and are all currently located in Boulder County and zoned Agricultural. Existing uses on the site include both residential and agricultural uses. Upon annexation to the Town, these parcels would be zoned Agricultural Holding (AGH) to maintain their current mix of uses.
Several property owners expressed their desire to retain their ability to discharge firearms on their own properties for recreational purposes like hunting and target shooting. However, Section 6-3-3 of the Erie Municipal Code currently pr...
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