Rezoning Wottge Open Space

This is a new rezoning application! You may leave comments and/or ask questions about the proposal using the tabs below.

Project Overview

The City and County of Broomfield is proposing to rezone the Wottge Open Space parcel from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Open Space (OS). The proposed rezoning is intended to align the uses permitted on the site with those uses allowed in the new Open Space zone district. The Wottge property is an approximately 66-acre area that is currently farmed. The Wottge Open Space Plan was recently completed. The plan, as shown below, includes trails, native landscaping, signs, and seating areas for public use. There are no changes proposed to the recently approved Wottge Open Space Plan. For more information on this approved Wottge Open Space Plan, please visit the Broomfield Voice project page.

Background on the Open Space District

City Council approved the new Open Space zone district on December 5, 2023. The Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee also vetted the details of the Open Space Zone District. The rezoning of this property will help with transparency in zoning for current and future residents. Planned Unit Development zone districts are customizable and each PUD has unique allowed uses and development standards. By rezoning the property to the PROL district the public will more easily be able to find the allowable uses on these city-owned properties and understand the development requirements such as allowed building height and setbacks. This rezoning to OS will also help to clarify the development process for city-owned property.

Project Details

Applicant: City and County of Broomfield
Location: 12790 Dillon Rd - Southwest corner of Dillon Rd and Sheridan Boulevard
Project Type: Rezoning

City and County Staff Analysis

Zoning, Surrounding Uses and Comprehensive Plan: The purpose of this rezoning is to align the property's zoning with the Open Space use of the site as established in the Wottge Open Space Plan. The current PUD zoning permits a range of uses that are not consistent with an open space property. Rezoning the parcel to the OS district will limit the permitted uses as outlined in section 17-07.1 of the Broomfield Municipal Code . The approved Wottge Open Space Plan will continue to define the specific uses allowed on this site. These uses are consistent with the OS district.

Landscaping, Open Lands, Parks and Trail Amenities: Using funding from the Open Space and Parks Sales and Use Tax to buy the Wottge Open space ensures the land will remain as open space. The Open Space protection provisions of the Broomfield Charter Section 18.3 will continue to be applicable. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the goals of the 2005 Open Space and Trails Master Plan.

Possible Key Issues: Currently, there are no key issues identified.

Public Engagement

You can engage with this project using the Questions and Comments tabs below, by emailing planning@broomfield.org or by providing comments at a public hearing. Following the review of the formal application, public hearings will be scheduled. Public notices will be sent to property owners within 1,000 feet of this project, sign(s) will be posted on the property, and a notice will be published in the Broomfield Enterprise newspaper. Members of the public can attend the public hearings and provide in person comments if desired.

The project timeline on this page provides an overview of the next steps in the development process.