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A special permit may only be granted upon application to the City by the owner of a property, and through a public hearing process. You are encouraged to discuss an application with staff in the Development Services Department—Planning Division.

A pre-application conference will include a discussion of the surrounding zoning, land uses, recent area zoning trends, adopted development-related zoning policies, and any other relevant factors related to your application.

A special permit application packet will be provided. Submit a completed special permit application with accompanying documentation, to the Development Services Department - Planning Division. What documentation is required to be submitted with a completed and signed special permit application? After acceptance of a completed application, Development Services Department - Planning Division reviews the request, obtains the review and comments from other City departments; schedules the case for public hearing by the City Plan Commission CPC ; prepares a staff report; and notifies property owners within feet of the proposed special permit of the hearing.

CPC holds a public hearing approximately six weeks following the submittal of the application and votes to approve, approve with modifications, deny, or table the special permit application. The staff report is presented, public input is received, and CPC deliberates its findings.

When a recommendation to approve the application is made by CPC, an ordinance will be prepared and forwarded for CC finalization. The staff report of CPC is presented, public input is received, and CC deliberates its findings, and either approves, approves with modifications, denies or tables the application. The applicant, or a representative, must be present at hearings before CPC and CC to answer question regarding the application.

A special permit application, from submission to effected date, takes approximately ten weeks. Any unusual action by CPC, CC or the applicant to postpone an application increases the processing time. Special permit application fees are on a graduated scale based on the total acreage shown on an application, and are non-refundable upon payment. The schedule of special permit fees may be found on the application.

Under the current procedure, these conditions are contained within the rezoning ordinance approved by City Council, although some former conditions had been imposed by contract as part of the earlier rezoning process. In either case, zoning conditions may only be amended or removed following the same hearing process as when imposed. Zoning conditions, on a case-by-case basis, will supplement Code requirements to lessen potential negative impacts of a proposed rezoning and ensure compatibility or proposed uses with surrounding properties.

Property must be zoned for a given use before a building permit is issued. As part of the building permit review process, the zoning of the property is verified to ascertain whether the use proposed is permitted.

If any zoning condition has not been satisfied, no building permit may be issued on the property. Zoning conditions restrict the development and use of property, and may not be amended or removed except through legislative action of City Council CC following a public hearing process. These conditions restrict title to a property similar to a deed restriction covenant. Can zoning conditions be amended or removed?

Zoning conditions may be amended or removed upon applica-tion to the City by the owner of a property, and through a public hearing process. To request a release, the applicant will be required to demonstrate that the zoning conditions have either been satisfied or are no longer necessary or desirable. An owner may also request that zoning conditions be amended due to changes since their imposition at the time of rezoning of the property.

An applicant is encouraged to discuss an application with staff in the Development Services Department - Planning Division. A pre-application conference will include a discussion of the surrounding zoning, the zoning conditions, land uses, recent area zoning trends, adopted development-related zoning policies, and any other relevant factors related to the applications.

The application must contain an original signature of the owner of the property. After acceptance of a completed application, the Planning Division reviews the request; obtains the review and comments from other City departments; schedules the application for public hearing by the City Plan Commission CPC ; prepares a staff report; and notifies property owners within feet of the property on which an application for amendment or release of zoning conditions is proposed.

CPC holds a public hearing approximately six weeks following the submittal of the application, and votes to approve, deny, or table the application. Where a recommendation to approve the application is made by CPC, an ordinance will be prepared and forwarded to CC for finalization. The final hearing before CC will take place approximately four to five weeks following the CPC hearing.

The staff report of CPC is presented, public input is received, and CC deliberates its findings, and either approves, denies or tables the application. During the public hearings before CPC and City Council, the applicant and the public will be afforded an opportunity to present their views on the application. The applicant must be present to answer any question. This process from beginning to end takes approximately ten weeks. The application fee is set by resolution of CC. It appears on the application and is non-refundable following payment.

Planning and Inspections. Planning and Inspections Planning Division Zoning. Zoning Regulates: What you can do on your land regulates what land uses are permitted in what zoning districts Where you can do it setback requirements How you can do it parking regulations, additional requirements for certain uses. How do I apply to change the zoning of my property? What is the rezoning process? Applicable zoning sheet identifying the property to be rezoned For vacant properties, 8 copies of a generalized plot plan For developed properties, 8 copies of a detailed site development plan A title certificate or proof of ownership City Tax Certificate indicating that no tax delinquencies are due A sealed metes and bounds survey, if applicable How can the public participate in the rezoning process?

How long does the rezoning process take? Site Development Plan Why is site design necessary? What is a detailed site development plan? When is a detailed site development plan review required? A detailed site development plan is required under the following circumstances: When construction is on land that has a zoning district classification requiring detailed site development plan review. When construction is intended for a use that is permitted by special permit in the zoning district classification.

When construction is intended for a particular use, and the development standards for that use require detailed site development plan review. When the construction proposes a use requiring a change of zoning on land that is occupied by a building s or use s. When construction is on land that has a zoning condition requiring detailed site development plan review. How do I obtain approval of a detailed site development plan? How do I apply for detailed site development plan review?

Applicable zoning map sheet identifying the property. A title certificate of other proof of ownership document. City Tax Certificate indicating that no tax delinquencies are due. A sealed metes and bounds survey, if applicable. What is the detailed site development review process? How can I participate in the public hearing process? How long does this process take? What is the detailed site development plan review application fee?

What is the detailed site developmentplan review application fee? Special Permit What is a special permit? Why would I need a special permit? What effect does a special permit have on my property? How do I obtain a special permit? How do I apply for a special permit on my property?

Applicable zoning map sheet identifying the property to be rezoned. A title or certificate or other proof of ownership. What is the special permit process?

EPC Engage workshops will happen on a recurring basis on the last Wednesday of every other month. EPC Community Engage is a community-focused workshop series launched by the El Paso County Planning and Community Development Department in to provide a more in-depth look into what the County does, how we do it, and why.

More specifically, the Planning and Community Development Department wants to help our residents learn more about the land use and planning processes, how they can benefit from them and what tools and programs are available to our residents.

The Planning Commission shall consist of 9 commission members. Each member shall be a resident of El Paso County. The Planning Commission shall meet twice a month or as often as deemed necessary for the transaction of business. The authority of the Planning Commission to conduct its activities, the process for appointment, and the terms of its members are provided in the bylaws of the Planning Commission and by State Statute. The Planning Commission may adopt policies and procedures as it may consider necessary or advisable to discharge its statutory functions, and it shall keep a record of its proceedings.

All decisions of the Planning Commission constitute a recommendation to the BoCC, except those relating to the Master Plan, approval of location, and site approval applications. The Planning Commission, through the authority granted to it by the BoCC and State Statute, is empowered to do the following with respect to administration of this Code.

Please see the Board of Commissioners agendas for meeting information. The Board of Adjustment shall consist of 5 members.

Each member shall be a legal resident of El Paso County. The Board of Adjustment shall meet once a month or as often as necessary for the transaction of its business. The meetings shall be noticed and open to the public.. The affirmative vote of at least 4 members is required for any action by the Board of Adjustment regarding an appeal or application. The Board of Adjustment shall hear and determine appeals of general relief decisions and dimensional variances in accordance with this Code the Procedures Manual, or as established by Colorado law.

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