We understand there is significant public interest in recent reports about a potential Buc-ee’s location in El Paso County. At this time, El Paso County has not received a development application or proposal for a Bu-cee’s project. The only action currently under review is a property boundary line adjustment submitted to the County Planning Department by Vertex Consulting Services on behalf of Monument Ridge West LLC and Interstate 25 Properties LTD. A boundary line adjustment is an administrative action that involves dividing one parcel of property and adding a portion of it to a second parcel of property.

A project such as the construction of a Buc-ee’s does require a transparent public process. While we have not yet received a development application, assuming a Buc-ee’s model similar to that in other jurisdictions, a public hearing is required to determine the use classification (i.e. whether the application meets the Land Development Code’s existing definitions). Additional hearings may be required depending on the form of the application.

However, at this point, The County has not received an application for site construction. Below summarizes what the current property boundary line adjustment application is, and potential future steps.

What is a Boundary Line Adjustment?

  • This adjustment only changes the property line between the two parcels.
  • Property boundary adjustments are an administrative review for any property owner that makes an application.
  • It does NOT allow construction or commercial activity.
  • It’s separate from any zoning or land use changes.

About Buc-ee’s:

  • The County has not received any application or plans for a Buc-ee’s store.
  • To build any commercial project, the property must:
    • Be zoned for that use.
    • Submit a detailed site development plan (covering design, traffic, drainage, landscaping, etc.).
  • If the zoning doesn’t allow it, the owner is required to rezone or request a variance.

What Happens Next?

  • Staff will evaluate the review criteria for the property boundary adjustment as outlined in the County Land Development Code 7.2.2(E)(4)(c).
  • Any future development of the property will go through a formal review process based on what is submitted.
  • All future applications will be posted publicly on the County’s EDARP review system and Planning webpage .

Important Note:

  • Boundary line adjustments are administrative actions under the Land Development Code.
  • Any property owner can request one, and the County applies the same review standards to all.
  • County Staff does not treat projects differently and applies standard process and criteria to every request.

We will continue to share verified updates as soon as they are available. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please visit Planning & Development: https://planningdevelopment.elpasoco.com/.

View the current application for a boundary line adjustment online.

For all other projects, visit Edarp.