Adoption Date:  1982

General Description of Area:  Approximately 65 square mile planning area encompassing Ute Pass in western El Paso County from Manitou Springs to Woodland Park. Predominantly steep terrain sloping upwards from the Highway 24/Fountain Creek corridor. Development consists primarily of platted town and cabin sites dating from the turn of the century.  The current population of the planning area, including Green Mountain Falls, is about 3,500.

Committee Structure/Process:  Large ad hoc citizens' committee.  Much of the initial work on the plan was done by a consultant. The plan was completed and published by Planning Division staff.

Key Planning Issues:  Preservation of unique mountain residential area from urban sprawl.  Transportation constraints and visual sensitivity.

Basic Plan Format:  Large format document with topical policies and a land use map approach.  Plan also includes a detailed visual quality section.

Key Policy Elements:  Strict limitations of non-residential uses to designated areas; development of standards for pre-existing nonconforming residential lots; limited clustered development of remaining vacant properties.

Other:  Nonconforming lot of record standards have subsequently been developed for this area in coordination with local residents. Local residents are also independently reviewing the Ute Pass Plan in anticipation of an update.