Tri-Lakes Comprehensive
Plan Update
DRAFT

In Appreciation

Map - Overview of the Planning Area

Table of Contents

Overview and Plan Summary

Introduction

The Vision - The Mission

Topical Sections:

• Natural Systems
• Parks, Trails and Open Space
• Facilities and Services
• Drainage and Flood Control
• Transportation
• Water and Waste Water
• Growth and Land Use
• Economic Development
• Historic Resources
• Clustering and Open Space
  

Plan Overlays:

• I-25 Visual Overlay
• State Highway 83

Sub-Area Plan Sections:

• Town of Palmer Lake
• Elephant Rock
• West Monument Creek
• Town of Monument & Jackson Creek
• Mount Herman
• Twin Valleys (Forest Lakes)
• Woodmoor
• West Cherry Creek
• Ponderosa Breaks
• Gleneagle/ Academy View
• Smith Creek
• Northgate Cooperative Area
  

Maps:

• Concept Plan
• Transportation
• Parks, Trails and Visual Resources
• Development Status
• Zoning

Implementation Plan:

• Introduction
• Approach
• Implementation Program

This 2000 Tri-Lakes Comprehensive Plan replaces in its entirety the El Paso County Planning Commission's approved 1983 Tri-Lakes Comprehensive Plan (Resolution No. MP 83-4).

The 2000 Tri-Lakes Comprehensive Plan was updated by area residents with the assistance of the El Paso County Planning Division staff in accordance with C.R.S. § 30-28-106 (f)

"All statutory counties (and cities) are authorized (but not required) to make and adopt a master plan.Colorado courts have determined that.master plans are advisory only, neither legislative nor judicial in nature."

C.R.S. § 30-28-106 (1) and C.R.S. § 30-28-107 outline the responsibilities and general guidelines for why planning commissions should create master/comprehensive plans:

"If a planning commission is appointed, its duty is to make and adopt a master plan for the physical development of the unincorporated territory within the county. Master plans are to be made for the general purpose of 'guiding and accomplishing a coordinated and harmonious development of the relevant territory, which, in accordance with present and future needs and resources will best promote the general welfare of inhabitants of the county. In preparing their plans, county planning commissioners are directed to make comprehensive surveys and studies of existing conditions and probable future growth in the demand for their services."