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Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Mostly Clear, 66° in Severance at 6:30 PM. High today 73, observed; forecast low 56.

Seven districts approved for Northgate Lake

·Severance·Weld County

From the Severance Town Council meeting of

Ordinance 2026-12 approves a consolidated service plan for seven independent districts covering about 301 acres in Severance. The districts may finance public improvements and operate and maintain improvements not accepted by another public entity. The plan projects 671 single-family homes, 200 multifamily dwellings and about 350,000 square feet of commercial space. Kyle Russell estimated capital improvements at about $112,114,342 and said the districts could issue up to $80 million in debt, with a maximum debt-levy term of 40 years. The applicant also said the hearing notice was one day short of the required period and proponents expected to return October 27 to ensure adequate notice. The districts must reimburse the town’s attorney and consultant costs before issuing debt; before or on the effective date of any development or land-use approvals, they may not issue debt, impose debt-repayment levies or fees, or levy special assessments. The ordinance takes effect 30 days after publication and says the town has not independently verified the plan’s financial information or guaranteed the districts’ viability.

More from this meeting

  1. Severance Town Council, Sept. 22, 2026

    Severance draft capital plan proposes park restrooms, pool and hockey rink; Severance appoints Marshall Keith Martin interim town attorney; Severance approves four-district plan for Bower North.

  2. Item A1Severance draft capital plan proposes park restrooms, pool and hockey rink

    Severance’s draft 2027 capital plan would increase funding for Blue Spruce Park restrooms and add an outdoor pool and roller hockey rink to the project list.

  3. Item C1Severance appoints Marshall Keith Martin interim town attorney

    The Severance Town Council adopted a resolution Sept. 22, 2026, appointing Marshall Keith Martin as interim town attorney.

  4. Item C3Severance approves four-district plan for Bower North

    The districts cannot issue debt until they reimburse the town for attorney and consultant review costs. They also cannot issue debt, impose debt-repayment levies or fees, or levy special assessments on or before development or land-use approvals take effect.