Below is a list of the various manuals that are used in the development review process.

Zoning & Development Code

The Zoning & Development Code shall apply to all territory, uses and facilities within the City's limits, and to public and private lands, all uses thereon, and all structures and buildings over which the City has jurisdiction under the constitution and laws of the state of Colorado of the United States or pursuant to the City's powers. Click the above link to search the Zoning & Development Code Manual by chapter or by subject.

TEDS (Transportation Engineering Design Standards)

The Transportation Engineering Design Standards regulate all transportation improvements within the public right-of-way and all private work to be dedicated to the public, either as right-of-way or as an easement. The standards are to be treated as law. To that extent they are imposed to provide coordinated, modern development with safe and efficient transportation facilities for the benefit of and to serve and protect users. The standards apply within the City limits and the urban area of Mesa County as defined by the Persigo Agreement. The standards for transportation, engineering and design shall be known as TEDS. Click the above link to search the TEDS manual by chapter or by subject.

Submittal Standards for Improvements and Development (2006 SSID Manual)

The Submittal Standards for Improvements and Development (SSID) was updated and approved in April 2006 and is now available for sale in the Community Development Department for $20, or click on the link above to access the document online.Submittal Standards for Improvement and Development (SSID)

Periodic updates to the Submittal Standards for Improvement and Development (SSID) are adopted that reflect community comment and clarifications to the standards as well as revisions required as part of the codification of these requirements. Major goals of these revisions are to:

• Streamline the document, removing unnecessary material and onerous requirements
• Correct errors and restructure conflicting or confusing language IIncorporate input from the public.
• Remove requirements duplicated in other Codes or City adopted design manuals

SSID provides the definition of different required components for each development application type, for both the application and review part of the project as well as construction component. Each submittal component, whether it be a drawing, a report, a form or a survey is described and defined for content and format. The goal of the manual has been consistency and clarity. The manual is technical in nature, and a companion user’s guide will be published, although not made a part of the Municipal Code to help novice users understand the process and requirements.

The manual pertains to all development activity as defined by the City of Grand Junction’s Zoning and Development Code. The Public Works and Planning Department has the responsibility to enforce the provisions of the SSID Manual and the Zoning and Development Code.

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE LAST UPDATE:

Administrative Changes

• Deleted Chapter II: Use and Definition (Contained elsewhere in Code)
• Deleted Chapter III: Application Process (Defined in Zoning and Development Code)
• Deleted Chapter XI: Miscellaneous Reports and Forms will be included on the website and not made a specific part of the Code.

Checklist Changes

• Changed requirement for 90-day current title work to Ownership Information and Statement. Plats would still require title work, but only once, immediately prior to platting.
• Reduced number of standard base review agencies on 20 types of applications
• Reduced drawing and report submittal quantity to Development Engineers from 2 to 1.
• Lowered requirement for Site Plan to Site Sketch on seven application types
• Graphic Standards Changes
• Removed requirement for the use of City standard drafting symbols and line weights.
• Amended standard to provide for a site sketch in lieu of full-blown site plan for simple applications that would not have to be professionally drafted or require full site information

Drawing Standards Changes

• Changed requirement for Site Plan to be prepared by a licensed engineer to a “professional competent in the field” to accommodate applications by architects and land planners familiar with requirements
• Removed 6 Drawings from Drawing Standards
• Added a Site Sketch intended for use on simple applications to lessen burden on applicants
• Split Preliminary Plan into Preliminary Subdivision Plan and Preliminary Composite Plan to better abide by Code requirements and intent, meet Fire Department need and provide improved graphic clarity
• Added Drawing requirements for Boundary Line Dispute Resolution and Survey Sketch

Report Standards Changes

• All drainage report requirements are referenced back to Stormwater Management Manual to avoid duplication

Miscellaneous Form Changes

• Added a form for Ownership Information and Statement
• Added form for Survey Plat Correction Certification
• All forms to be maintained and made available on the city website, and will not be made a part of the Municipal Code

Construction Submittal Changes

• Consolidated all Construction Submittal requirements into one chapter
• Reduced as-built drawing requirements from one mylar, four paper and electronic copy to a single paper copy and full electronic copy.
• Clarified intent for Construction Observation Reporting for report content and individual conducting observation
• Reformatted Construction Submittal Checklist for ease of use

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

Since the last update to SSID, the City has received various informal comment from developers, architects, engineers, land planners and surveyors which have lead to many of the major changes in the SSID requirements. Some of the major changes that were initiated by comment from the general public were:

• To remove the requirement for current (90 day) title work with every response to comments. For any project with a plat, current title work will only be required once, just prior to platting.
• To remove requirement for a Professional Engineer to prepare and stamp the Site Plan Drawing. A professional competent in the field must prepare the site plan drawing, allowing architects or land planners to prepare site plans where the individual is competent.
• To reduce requirements for Site Plan drawings for Minor Site Plans and minor applications to allow for business or home owners to prepare their own drawings.
• To revisit SSID requirements in general and remove unnecessary requirements.
• The City of Grand Junction has met with members of the engineering community and the development community to review the proposed key changes and advise them of our progress on this update. These meetings generated some limited response and some of these changes were able to be incorporated into the update.

A full copy of the proposed 2006 Submittal Standards for Improvement and Development is available at the following locations:

• City of Grand Junction City Clerk’s Office
• City of Grand Junction Planning Office
• City of Grand Junction Public Works Administration Office
• City of Grand Junction City Council Office
• On the City’s website at www.gjcity.org

To download a copy of the City's Drafting Standards (in AutoCad format) click here

Click here to see a copy of the 24 Road Corridor Design Standards & Guidelines
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Click here to see a copy of the 24 Road Sub Area Transportation Plan
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Page Updated Wednesday, December 26, 2007