TC Ord. No. 1980-046 6
TOWN OF AVON
ORDINANCE NO. 4
SERIES OF 1980
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING VACATION PLANS, VACATION LICENSES,
VACATION LEASES, VACATION CLUB MEMBERSHIPS, TIME-SHARING
PLANS AND OTHER INTERVAL OWNERSHIP OR PLANS; PROVIDING FOR
A MORATORIUM ON THE ORIGIN, INITIATION, MARKETING AND SALES
OF ANY SUCH PLAN OR DEVICE DURING WHICH MORATORIUM SUCH
ACTIVITY SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED AND DURING SUCH PERIOD SUCH
ACTIVITY SHALL BE SUBJECT TO STUDY; INVITING INPUT CONCERNING
FUTURE REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FROM THE PUBLIC AND ANY
INTERESTED CITIZENS OR GROUPS; EXPRESSING THE INTENTION OF
THE TOWN COUNCIL TO LEGISLATE AND REGULATE IN THIS AREA CON-
SISTENT WITH THE PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY-
WHEREAS, the phenomenon known generally as "time-sharing"
is found in many ski resort towns in Colorado; and
WHEREAS, certain overtures and proposals have been
made to the Town of Avon by those interested in establishing
time-sharing plans or programs in the Town of Avon; and
WHEREAS, time-sharing in its various forms is a complex
subject involving Land Use, Zoning, Securities and Property
Law, among others; and
WHEREAS, the permissible regulation of time-sharing is a
subject within the scope of authority of the Town Council
acting in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare;
and
WHEREAS, such regulation and legislation, if enacted,
should represent a fair consensus and a reasonable, workable
plan; and
-1-
WHEREAS, it is necessary to study the subject as well
as the possible approaches toward achievement of the goals;
and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24 adopted November 27, 1979,
a moratorium on time-sharing was declared until March 15, 1980,
and a study of the same directed; and
WHEREAS, such study cannot be completed by March 15, 1980;
and
WHEREAS, there is now pending before the General Assembly
of the State of Colorado legislation which would have a
significant effect on time-sharing.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE T014N COUNCIL FOR
THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO:
1. That there is declared a moratorium, effective
immediately, on the origin, initiation, marketing and sales,
as well as all related or similar activity, in connection
with all vacation plans, vacation licenses, vacation leases,
vacation club memberships, time-sharing plans and other in-
terval ownership or plans and such activity is hereby prohibited.
2. That this moratorium shall continue for a reasonable
time period and until June 15, 1980, or until the Council may
determine by Ordinance.
3. That during this moratorium the Council shall con-
tinue to study the time-sharing phenomenon as it applies or may
apply to the Town of Avon and such study shall be directed to-
ward the possibility of enacting legislation, if it appears to
the Council that legislation in this area is desirable.
-2-
0 0
4. That the Council herebv invites the thoughts, opinions
and ideas of any persons or groups on the subject of time-sharing
and the regulation thereof.
INTRODUCED, READ AND PASSED ON THE FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND
ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL, THIS ZLtk DAY OF LZ'
1980, AND A PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE HELD AT
THE MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO,
ON THE DAY OF r 1980, AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE
MUNICIPAL OFFICES OF THE TOWN. &
An elo Alpi, M yor
ATTEST:
Patricia J. D' le, To Clerk
INTRODUCED, READ AND PASSED ON SECOND READING, APPROVED, AND
ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS - DAY OF , 1980.
4
An§elo . Alpi, May r
ATTEST:
Patricia J. oyle, T wn Clerk
-3-
1
STATE OF COLORADO )
COUNTY OF EAGLE ) SS
TOWN OF AVON )
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO, AT 7:30 P.M. ON THE 11th DAY OF
MARCH, 1980 AT THE TOWN HALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE N0.#80-4, SERIES OF 1980:
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING VACATION PLANS, VACATION LICENSES, VACATION
LEASES, VACATION CLUB MEMBERSHIPS, TIME-SHARING PLANS AND OTHER
INTERVAL OWNERSHIP OR PLANS; PROVIDING FOR A MORATORIUM ON THE ORIGIN,
INITIATION, MARKETING AND SALES OF ANY SUCH PLAN OR DEVICE DURING WHICH
MORATORIUM SUCH ACTIVITY SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED AND DURING SUCH
PERIOD SUCH ACTIVITY SHALL BE SUBJECT TO STUDY; INVITING INPUT CONCERNING
FUTURE REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FROM THE PUBLIC AND ANY INTERESTED
CITIZENS OR GROUPS; EXPRESSING THE INTENTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL TO
LEGISLATE AND REGULATE IN THIS AREA CONSISTENT WITH THE PUBLIC HEALTH,
WELFARE AND SAFETY.
A copy of said ordinance is attached hereto and is also on file
at the office of the Town Clerk and may be inspected during regular
business hours.
Following this hearing, the Council may consider final passage
of this Ordinance.
This notice given and published by order of the Town Council of
the Town of Avon, Colorado.
Dated this 28th day of February, 1980
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
B
Town Clerk
POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THE TOWN OF AVON
ON FEBRUARY 28, 1980.
THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF THE BENCHMARK SHOPPING CENTER, AVON POST
OFFICE
THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF EAGLE VALLEY BOWL
THE PESTER GAS STATION; AND
THE TOWN OFFICE, SECOND FLOOR, BENCHMARK SHOPPING CENTER