(1)(a)
New domestic water and sewage treatment systems shall be constructed in areas
which will result in the proper utilization of existing treatment plants and the
orderly development of domestic water and sewage treatment systems of adjacent
communities.
(b)Major extensions of domestic water and sewage treatment systems shall
be permitted in those areas in which the anticipated growth and development that
may occur as a result of such extension can be accommodated within the financial
and environmental capacity of the area to sustain such growth and development.
(2)Major solid waste disposal sites shall be developed in accordance with
sound conservation practices and shall emphasize, where feasible, the recycling of
waste materials. Consideration shall be given to longevi
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(1) (a)
New domestic water and sewage treatment systems shall be constructed in areas
which will result in the proper utilization of existing treatment plants and the
orderly development of domestic water and sewage treatment systems of adjacent
communities.
(b) Major extensions of domestic water and sewage treatment systems shall
be permitted in those areas in which the anticipated growth and development that
may occur as a result of such extension can be accommodated within the financial
and environmental capacity of the area to sustain such growth and development.
(2) Major solid waste disposal sites shall be developed in accordance with
sound conservation practices and shall emphasize, where feasible, the recycling of
waste materials. Consideration shall be given to longevity and subsequent use of
waste disposal sites, soil and wind conditions, the potential problems of pollution
inherent in the proposed site, and the impact on adjacent property owners,
compared with alternate locations.
(3) Airports shall be located or expanded in a manner which will minimize
disruption to the environment of existing communities, minimize the impact on
existing community services, and complement the economic and transportation
needs of the state and the area.
(4) (a) Rapid or mass transit terminals, stations, or guideways shall be
located in conformance with the applicable municipal master plan adopted
pursuant to section 31-23-206, C.R.S., or any applicable master plan adopted
pursuant to section 30-28-108, C.R.S. If no such master plan has been adopted,
such areas shall be developed in a manner designed to minimize congestion in the
streets; to secure safety from fire, floodwaters, and other dangers; to promote
health and general welfare; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the
overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; and to facilitate
the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and
other public requirements. Activities shall be conducted with reasonable
consideration, among other things, as to the character of the area and its peculiar
suitability for particular uses and with a view to conserving the value of buildings
and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdiction of the
applicable local government.
(b) Proposed locations of rapid or mass transit terminals, stations, and fixed
guideways which will not require the demolition of residences or businesses shall
be given preferred consideration over competing alternatives.
(c) A proposed location of a rapid or mass transit terminal, station, or fixed
guideway that imposes a burden or deprivation on a local government cannot be
justified on the basis of local benefit alone, nor shall a permit for such a location be
denied solely because the location places a burden or deprivation on one local
government.
(5) Arterial highways and interchanges and collector highways shall be
located so that:
(a) Community traffic needs are met;
(b) Desirable community patterns are not disrupted; and
(c) Direct conflicts with adopted local government, regional, and state
master plans are avoided.
(6) Where feasible, major facilities of public utilities shall be located so as to
avoid direct conflict with adopted local government, regional, and state master
plans.
(7) When applicable, or as may otherwise be provided by law, a new
community design shall, at a minimum, provide for transportation, waste disposal,
schools, and other governmental services in a manner that will not overload
facilities of existing communities of the region. Priority shall be given to the
development of total communities which provide for commercial and industrial
activity, as well as residences, and for internal transportation and circulation
patterns.
(8) Municipal and industrial water projects shall emphasize the most
efficient use of water, including, to the extent permissible under existing law, the
recycling and reuse of water. Urban development, population densities, and site
layout and design of storm water and sanitation systems shall be accomplished in a
manner that will prevent the pollution of aquifer recharge areas.
(9) Nuclear detonations shall be conducted so as to present no material
danger to public health and safety. Any danger to property shall not be
disproportionate to the benefits to be derived from a detonation.