Adoption Date: 1990

General Description of Area:  Approximately 45 square mile area southwest of Colorado Springs and west of Fort Carson along Highway 115. Predominantly steep terrain along the mountain backdrop. Limited residential development and antiquated subdivision development along with remaining ranches. Current population is about 13,000.

Committee Structure/Process:  Board-appointed advisory committee comprised of area property owners or their representatives. Plan was prepared by Planning Division staff.

Key Planning Issues:  Safety on Highway 115 was the highest priority issue followed by protection of the unique environment allowing limited growth and addressing mineral extraction concerns.

Basic Plan Format:  Area profile and trend analysis with textual plan approach. A variety of inventory maps, but no plan map. Policies organized under the headings of transportation, conservation, resource extraction, public facilities and land use.

Key Policy Elements:  Maximize traffic safety along Highway 115; recognize scenic importance of the entire corridor; promote existing natural diversity; carefully manage any mineral extraction; plan public facilities especially for fire protection; encourage integrated, internally oriented land development which is sensitive to natural resource values.