El Paso County, Colorado

Land Development Code (LDC)

Applicability
The provisions of this Code apply to the development of buildings, structures and uses of land throughout unincorporated El Paso County.  To the extent permitted by law, this Code applies whether development is conducted by public, quasi-public or private entities.  This Code does not apply to land within the territorial limits of any incorporated municipality.

• The following are the Environmental and Natural Resources sections of the LDC, as well as a link to the entire document:
  • Section 6.3. – Environmental Standards
  • Section 6.3.3. – Fire Protection and Wildfire Mitigation
  • Section 6.3.4. – Forestry
  • Section 6.3.7. – Noxious Weeds
  • Section 6.3.8. – Wetlands
  • Section 6.3.9. - Wildlife
  • Land Development Code (Go to chapter 6 for the sections listed above.)

El Paso County Environmental Services ensures that all subdivisions and developments are reviewed for wetland issues, federal and state listed endangered and threatened species, wildlife safety, wildfire protection, and the presence of forestry and noxious weeds.

• Subdivision Reviews
  • Threatened and Endangered Species
  • Wetlands
  • General Natural Resource Issues

• Forestry and Noxious Weed Management:
  • Weed Management Additions to El Paso County LDC
  • Example Forest Stewardship Plan
  • El Paso County Forest Management Plan Outline

• Wildlife Management:
  • Wildlife Management Plan Guidelines

Contact Amber Jack with questions or concerns at (719) 520-7818.