EL PASO COUNTY
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE

Chapter IV - Section 37
Plot Plans

A.   Plot Plans as a submittal requirement with Special Use, Variance of Use and Nonconforming Use.

1.   Plot Plan Requirements

Plot plans to satisfy the submission requirements of a Special Use, Variance of Use or Nonconforming Use shall be of a minimum size of 8½" x 11", drawn at a scale adequate to provide the required information clearly, and containing at a  minimum the following:

a.   The location, height, and dimensions of each existing and proposed structure within the development and the uses to be contained therein.

b.   The proper building setbacks and building area with reference to property lines, highways or street rights-of-way.

c.   The location of all parking areas.  

d.   The location of watercourses and other natural and historic features.  

e.   The general locations of existing and proposed landscaping.

f.   The location(s) of all permanent accesses from publicly dedicated or private streets, roads, or highways.

g.   The stages, if applicable, in which the project will be developed.

h.   Locations of all components of outside storage, if applicable.

i.   Location of all proposed uses, structures, and other natural or man-made features and relationship of uses, structures and features to internal and adjoining uses, structures, features, land-scaping and transportation facilities.

2.   Effect of Plot Plan

The property for which the plot plan has been submitted shall be developed in accordance with the plot plan as approved or otherwise modified by the Board of County Commissioners. Minor deviations may be approved administratively by the Director of the Development Services Department. Substantial changes will require resubmission and reconsideration by the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners as outlined by the Code.

B.   Plot plans as required to receive authorization of issuance of a building permit.

1.   Plot Plan Requirements

Plot plans, when required in particular zoning districts for approval by the Development Services Department Director prior to authorization of the issuance of a building permit, shall be of a minimum size of 24" x 36", drawn to scale at a scale adequate to provide the required information clearly, and containing at a minimum the following:

a.   The location, height, and dimensions of each existing and proposed structure in the development area and the uses to be contained therein.

b.   The proper building setbacks and building area with reference to property lines, highways or street rights-of-way.

c.   The location and surfaces of all parking areas, drive aisles and internal roads, and the exact number of parking spaces.

d.   The location of watercourses and other natural and historic features.

e.   The location of all pedestrian walks, malls, recreation and other open spaces.

f.   The location of the proposed landscaping (see Landscape Requirements, Section 35.12).

g.   The location, number, height and square footage of freestanding identification signs.

h.   The location, height, size and orientation of any required light standards.

i.   The location of all permanent accesses from publicly dedicated or private streets, roads or highways.

j.   The location, overlain on contours for the area, of all roadways, walkways, bridges, culverts, drainage easements existing or contemplated, and green belts.

k.   The location of all footpaths, traffic islands, traffic devices and driveways, indicating the pedestrian and vehicular movement and control.

l.   The stages, if appropriate, in which the project will be developed.

m.   A vicinity map to locate the development in relation to the community.

n.   Any existing plats and improvements of adjacent properties lying within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed project.

o.   Location of all proposed uses, structures, and other natural or man-made features and relationship of uses, structures and features to internal and adjoining uses, structures, features, landscaping and transportation facilities.

p.   A summary data chart indicating: size of the development, proposed population and dwelling unit density, various land uses with the approximate acres and percent of development.

q.   Mobile Home Park, Mobile Home Subdivision and Travel Trailer Park Districts only: A drawing of the typical lot sizes and layouts, throughout the development, including such items as setbacks, parking, and landscaping.

r.   Mobile Home Park, Mobile Home Subdivision and Travel Trailer Park Districts only: Should any of the street grades exceed a three (3) percent grade in the MHP and TTP Districts, and a six (6) percent grade in the MHS District, the increased percent of grade should be indicated on the right-of-way centerline on the plot plan.

s.   Mobile Home Subdivision District only: A differentiation between lots designed for trailers greater than fourteen (14) feet in width and lots designed for trailers fourteen (14) feet in width and less.

t.   Preliminary architectural drawings, elevation, renderings or other graphic illustrations of structures may be presented at the option of the petitioner.

u.   The location of any loading area if a commercial building.

2.   Consistency With Plans

The plot plan shall be reviewed by the Development Services Director for conformance with approved county plans, plats, policies, regulations and resolutions. If the plan is found by the Development Services Director to be in conformance with said plans, plats, policies, regulations, and resolutions, it shall be approved. If the plan is found by the Development Services Director not to be in conformance with said plans, plats, policies, regulations, and resolutions, it shall be denied and the petitioner notified of the areas of inconsistency and changes required.

3.   Plot Plan Appeal

If the plot plan is not approved by the Development Services Director, the decision may be appealed to the El Paso County Board of Adjustment. The procedure for such appeal shall be the procedure set forth in Section 4.B. entitled Petitions for Variance of Physical Requirements (Board of Adjustment), Submittal Require-ments and Section 34, Board of Adjustment. The appeal must be fully detailed in writing and shall be submitted to the Development Services Department within thirty (30) days of the Director's final action. Said appeal shall be limited to the record before the Development Services Director in making his decision to disapprove. The burden of proof for said appeal rests with the petitioner.

C.   Required information on the plot plan noted in items A.1. and B.1. may be omitted or otherwise modified when considered not applicable by the Director of the Development Services Department.

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