DEVELOPMENT STREAMLINING TEAM

SUSPENSION OF PLANNING COMMISSION CYCLE

On October 26, 2000, the Board of County Commissioners took action to temporarily suspend the Planning Commission submittal cycle for one year. This action is formalized in Board Resolution 00-442. Compared with the existing system, the new process places significantly more emphasis on early assistance to the customer.

Although meeting schedules remain unchanged (e.g. the Planning Commission still meets on a monthly basis) submittal of new projects will now be taken on an "anytime basis," based on prior arrangments with a designated planner (Point of Contact) from this Department. With the exception of Board of Adjustment applications, there will no longer be a fixed submittal deadline each month. To expedite this system, all prospective applicants are encouraged to complete a pre-application form. This allows a Point of Contact (POC) to be assigned.

In the upcoming months, the Planning Division and Department of Transportation will be refining this new system. Please specifically note that we are in the midst of revising our submittal packets to accommodate the new process. During this period it is especially important that you complete a pre-applicant form and coordinate with your POC prior to submitting any application materials. The El Paso County Planning Division apologizes for any delays and inconvenience which may be created as we implement this new system.

 

Questions? Please call us at (719) 520-6300 or email us at:

plnweb@co.el-paso.co.us