C.R.S. Section 26-6-906
Compliance with local government zoning regulations

  • notice to local governments
  • provisional licensure
  • repeal

(1)

The department shall require a residential or day treatment child care facility seeking a license pursuant to section 26-6-905 to comply with any applicable zoning and land use development regulations of the municipality, city and county, or county where the facility is situated. Failure to comply with applicable zoning and land use regulations constitutes grounds for the denial of a license to a facility.

(2)

The department shall ensure that timely written notice is provided to the municipality, city and county, or county where a residential or day treatment child care facility is situated, including the address of the facility and the population and number of persons to be served by the facility, when any of the following occurs:

(a)

A person applies for a license to operate a facility pursuant to section 26-6-905;

(b)

A license is granted to operate a facility pursuant to section 26-6-905; or

(c)

A change is made in the license of a facility.

(3)

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, in the event of a zoning or other delay or dispute between a facility and the municipality, city and county, or county where the facility is situated, the department may grant a provisional license to the facility for up to six months pending resolution of the delay or dispute.
(4)(a)(I) Prior to July 1, 2024, the provisions of this section do not apply to a foster care home certified pursuant to this part 9 or to a specialized group facility that is licensed to provide care for three or more children pursuant to this part 9 but that is providing care for three or fewer children who are determined to have a developmental disability by a community centered board or who have a serious emotional disturbance.

(II)

This subsection (4)(a) is repealed, effective July 1, 2024.

(b)

On and after July 1, 2024, the provisions of this section do not apply to a foster care home certified pursuant to this part 9 or to a specialized group facility that is licensed to provide care for three or more children pursuant to this part 9 but that is providing care for three or fewer children who are determined to have an intellectual and developmental disability by a case management agency, as defined in section 25.5-6-1702, or who have a serious emotional disturbance.

Source: Section 26-6-906 — Compliance with local government zoning regulations - notice to local governments - provisional licensure - repeal, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-26.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

26‑6‑701
Short title 26‑6‑702
Definitions 26‑6‑703
Temporary care assistance program permitted 26‑6‑704
Temporary care assistance program - limitations on duration of delegation - approved temporary caregiver 26‑6‑705
Approval of temporary caregiver - background check - training 26‑6‑706
Rules 26‑6‑707
Application of part 26‑6‑901
Short title 26‑6‑902
Legislative declaration 26‑6‑903
Definitions 26‑6‑904
Applicability of part 26‑6‑905
Licenses - out-of-state notices and consent - demonstration pilot program - report - rules - definition 26‑6‑906
Compliance with local government zoning regulations - notice to local governments - provisional licensure - repeal 26‑6‑907
Fees - when original applications, reapplications, and renewals for licensure are required - creation of child welfare licensing cash fund 26‑6‑908
Application forms - criminal sanctions for perjury 26‑6‑909
Standards for facilities and agencies - rules 26‑6‑910
Certification and annual recertification of foster care homes by county departments and licensed child placement agencies - background and reference check requirements - definition 26‑6‑911
Foster care - kinship care - rules applying generally - rule-making 26‑6‑912
Investigations and inspections - local authority - reports - rules 26‑6‑913
Revocation of certification of foster care home - emergency procedures - due process 26‑6‑914
Denial of license - suspension - revocation - probation - refusal to renew license - fines - definitions 26‑6‑915
Notice of negative licensing action - filing of complaints 26‑6‑916
Institutes 26‑6‑917
Acceptance of federal grants 26‑6‑918
Injunctive proceedings 26‑6‑919
Penalty 26‑6‑920
Periodic review of licensing regulations and procedures 26‑6‑921
Civil penalties - fines - child welfare cash fund - created 26‑6‑922
Child placement agencies - information sharing - investigations by state department - recovery of money - rule-making
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 26-6-906’s source at colorado​.gov