EL PASO COUNTY
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE

Chapter IV - Zoning Regulations

Section 4 
Submittal Requirements

A.   ZONING AND REZONING PETITIONS, USE SUBJECT TO SPECIAL REVIEW, VARIANCE OF USE, NONCONFORMING USE

1.   Letter of Intent (10 copies): The petitioner shall submit a letter of intent conforming to the requirements for letters of intent (see Section 36).

2.  Legal Description (1 copy): Typed separate document.

3.  Map (10 copies): Map shall be at a scale suitable to describe the information required and shall include:

a.  Boundary description of the subject property which shall illustrate the legal description.

b. Existing land uses and zoning on the property and within five hundred (500) feet of the boundary.

c.  Adjoining property ownership.

d.  Existing private roads.

e.  Existing structures.

f.  Existing easements.

g.  Name and addresses of the petitioner, owners of all interests (including mineral interests), in the property, and preparer.

4.   Ownership

a.  Petition (1 copy): Signed by the property owner(s), or provide evidence (notarized statement) that property owner(s) has given authority to the appli-cant to submit the petition.

b.  Proof of Ownership: The applicant shall submit an ownership and en-cumbrance statement for the subject property issued by a title company and dated within thirty (30) days of the submittal day.

The petition also includes the notification of adjoining property owners. Notification may be accomplished by the adjoining property owner(s)' signing the petition, notification through the mail or a combination of the two. If notification through the mail is used, it must be accomplished by Certified Mail with proper documentation indicating that notification has taken place submitted as part of the petition.

5.   Filing Fee, Refer to Section 58.

6.   Petitions for Zoning or Rezoning to R-4 (Planned Development) and PUD (Planned Unit Development) Districts

In addition to the submittal requirements outlined in Paragraph A of this section, the following information shall be submitted:

a.  Development Plan (10 copies): Conforming to the requirements of Section 37.5.

b.  A separate map (10 copies), drawn to scale containing the following information:

1)  Adjoining land use and zoning within five hundred (500) feet of the exterior boundary of the subject property.

2) All roads (public or private) including functional classification, type of surface, and width within five hundred (500) feet of the subject property.

3) Existing topography based on the following criteria:

(a)      Size of Lots                          Contour Interval
          One (1) acre or less                two (2) feet
           Larger than one (1) acre          five (5) feet

(b)  Accuracy shall be no less than 1/2 contour interval.

(c)  Contour interval to twenty (20) feet may be acceptable based on the following criteria:

(i) Presence of mountainous topography

(ii) Presence of high relief topography

(d)  Contours shall be extended no less than one hundred (100) feet onto adjacent property and shall show significant adjacent topography

c.  Phasing Program (10 copies): If development is to occur in stages then a detailed phasing program shall be provided in accordance with Paragraph M of Section 17.5. The program may be in narrative form or incorporated into the Development Plan. The program shall include a breakdown of all land use types and both on-site and off-site transportation and drainage improvements by phase.

d. Maintenance statement (5 copies) addressing ownership and maintenance of proposed roads, common areas, open space or other facilities which will not be maintained by public entities.

7.   Petitions for Variance of Use, Use Subject to Special Review, and Noncon-forming Use

In addition to the submittal requirements outlined in Paragraph A of this section, the following information shall be submitted:

a.  Plot Plan (10 copies): Conforming to the requirements of Section 37

B.   PETITIONS FOR VARIANCE OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT)

1. Letter of Intent (10 copies): Conforming to the requirements of Section 36

2. Site Map (10 copies): The map shall be drawn at a scale suitable to describe the information required and shall include:

a . Boundary dimensions and size
b. Adjoining property owners, uses and zoning
c. All existing and proposed buildings and structures, easements, setbacks and roads, fully dimensioned

3.  Legal Description (1 copy): Typed separate document

4.   Petition (1 copy): Signed by the property owner or provide evidence (notarized statement) that property owner(s) has given authority to applicant to submit the application.

The petition also includes the notification of adjoining property owners. Notification may be accomplished by the adjoining property owner(s)' signing the petition, notification through the mail or a combination of the two. If notification through the mail is used, it must be accomplished by Certified Mail with proper documentation indicating that notification has taken place submitted as part of the petition.

5.   Filing Fee, Refer to Section 58.

C.   ADMINISTRATIVE PLOT PLAN REVIEW

1. Letter of Intent (10 copies): Conforming to the requirements of Section 36

2.  Plot Plan (10 copies): Conforming to the requirements of Section 37

3. Landscaping Plan (10 copies): Conforming to the requirements of Section 35.12

4.   Detail Plans (10 copies): Signs, condominium units, mobile home pads, outside lighting, etc., if applicable

5.   Elevation Plans (10 copies): If applicable

6.   Filing Fee, Refer to Section 58.

D. SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN (VESTED PROPERTY RIGHTS)

1. If vesting of a Site-Specific Development Plan is being requested concurrent with review of an application for a plat, a PUD (Planned Unit Development) Development Plan, or a Generalized (Master) PUD Development Plan, the ordinary submittal requirements will be sufficient with the following additions:

a. Separate or modified Letter of Intent including specific description of vesting being requested and justification.

b. Approximate filing fee - see Chapter 58.

2. Consideration of a vesting application for a plot plan shall not be allowed concurrent with its administrative review.

3. The following submittal requirements apply to applications for vesting of PUD Development Plans, plats or plot plans, which have previously been approved by the Board of County Commissioners or Development Services Director:

a. Letter of Intent - five (5) copies - to include applicant contact information, specific nature or request, justification, and signature or authority of owner.

b. Legal description of property proposed for vesting.

c. Ownership and encumbrance statement issued by a title company within thirty (30) days of submittal date.

d. Filing fee; refer to separate Board of County Commissioners' Resolution.

e. Five (5) copies of any polot plans, plats or PUD Development Plans proposed for vesting.

f. Two (2) copies of any approved Landscaping Plans, Detail Plans or Elevation Plans which pertain to the property, if applicable.

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