Central Adams County Water And Sanitation District

This resolution focuses on amending marijuana licensing caps and regulations in unincorporated Adams County. Key discussion points include converting an unused Marijuana Testing Facility License to a Retail Marijuana Store License, resulting in revised maximums for retail stores, cultivation facilities, and product manufacturing facilities.

This resolution focuses on amending marijuana licensing caps and regulations in unincorporated Adams County. Key changes include converting an unused Marijuana Testing Facility License to a Retail Marijuana Store License. The resulting allocation will be a maximum of six Retail Marijuana Store Licenses, three Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility Licenses, and three Retail Marijuana Product Manufacturing Facility Licenses.

The board adopted a resolution prohibiting the open carrying of firearms in county buildings, citing public safety concerns and legal authority under Colorado Revised Statutes.

The strategic plan for Adams County and the City of Brighton focuses on preserving farmland and promoting agricultural tourism in the District. Key areas of focus include creating a local food system, expanding landowner options through various development and conservation strategies, and implementing land use policies that support agriculture while accommodating urban growth. Targeted outcomes include protecting prime agricultural lands, enhancing the local food economy, and fostering a distinctive community identity rooted in agriculture.

The Strasburg Plan, a joint effort by Adams and Arapahoe Counties, focuses on maintaining the small-town, agricultural character of Strasburg while accommodating projected population growth (10,000-12,000 by 2020). Key areas of focus include designating a compact urban growth area, providing essential services (jobs, shopping, healthcare), preserving open space, supporting community facilities, and encouraging appropriate commercial and industrial development. The plan addresses development pressure, infrastructure needs (sewer treatment), and transportation issues, aiming for a balanced community (70% residential, 30% commercial/industrial). Specific policies guide housing development, non-residential development, facilities and services, open space preservation, environmental protection, and transportation infrastructure. The plan includes a circulation plan to address connectivity and traffic flow issues.