Adoption Date:  1993

General Description of Area:  Approximately 153 square mile area in north central El Paso County east of the Black Forest. Characterized primarily by high plains ecosystems.  Includes the historic railroad town sites of Falcon and Peyton. Predominantly rural-residential and agricultural.  Current population of about 4,500.

Committee Structure/Process:  Board-appointed advisory committee comprised of area property owners.

Key Planning Issues:  Management of fairly rapid growth; preservation of natural environment and rural values; protection of ground water supplies; and planning for transportation.

Basic Plan Format:  Text which includes area profile, development context and plan element. Plan consists of topical policies and separate land use scenarios for eight defined sub-areas.

Key Policy Elements:  Development scenarios for each sub-area are variable and reflect site-specific opportunities, constraints and planning context. Urban density development is proposed and recommended only in a few areas including the Falcon town site. A high priority is placed on protection of ground water quality and quantity.

Other:  The advisory committee disbanded upon adoption of this plan; land development requests in the western part of the planning area are now routinely sent to the Falcon Property Owners Organization for their input.