Land Development Code Update

El Paso County is working to update the Land Development Code. This update is managed by a project team comprised of Planning and Community Development staff, an Advisory Group of community members and development professionals, and Clarion Associates, a national land-use consulting firm.

• To learn more and participate in this project, visit the LDC Update project page.

The LDC Update is supported by funding from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Strong Communities Planning Grant Program.

The Planning and Community Development Department is comprised of three divisions- the Planning division which provides a full range of planning and land use review services, the Code Enforcement division which is responsible for enforcement of the Land Development Code and County Ordinances, and the Administrative Services division reviews over-the-counter applications, and provides support to the public and Planning and Code Enforcement staff.

Executive Director,

Meggan Herington

Contact:

(719) 520-6300 Telephone

plnweb@elpasoco.com

Hours:

Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Office Closed Legal Holidays

Location:

2880 International Circle, Suite 110,

Colorado Springs, CO 80910

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Staff Directory

  • For general questions or to provide feedback on your experience with our department, please call us at (719) 520-6300 or email us at: plnweb@elpasoco.com.
  • For zoning questions relating to a specific property, development applications, or property history, please contact the Planner of the Day at (719) 520-6944 or email at: dsd-pod@elpasoco.com.
  • Submit a complaint to Code Enforcement.

Our notification procedures have changed! While we work on updating our documents and forms, please refer to the Updated Notification Procedures.

If you have any questions, please email us at plnweb@elpasoco.com.

There are five Code Enforcement Officers that serve the citizens of unincorporated El Paso County. Enforcement action is complaint driven so citizens must report their concerns to Code Enforcement. Citizens may report a violation anonymously; however, citizens are encouraged to provide their contact information when submitting a complaint. This information will allow Code Enforcement staff to contact citizens to provide updates or request additional information. Please note that any information provided to Code Enforcement is subject to the Colorado Open Records Act.

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OUR VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

OUR PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.