El Paso County recently launched an effort to overhaul its Land Development Code (LDC). The LDC is the set of regulations that guide how development should occur in our community (not including incorporated areas like Colorado Springs, Fountain, Monument, and other cities and towns in El Paso County). The LDC is one of the primary tools the County has to implement plans and policies for the future of the community.

As part of the project initiation, we would like to hear from El Paso County residents, business and property owners, and any other interested persons regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the current LDC.

This survey is your first opportunity to provide feedback on the project - but not the last! You may sign up to receive project updates at the end of the survey or on the project website (www.elpasocountyldc.com) that will alert you via email regarding upcoming meetings, opportunities to review drafts of the LDC, and other relevant project information.

All questions are optional - respond to all of the questions, or just those for which you have feedback.

This survey closes on October 1, 2024.

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* 1. Which of the following most accurately describes you? (Select all that apply)

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* 2. If you live in El Paso County, where do you live?

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* 3. If you are employed, where do you work?

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* 4. Have you ever participated in a planning, zoning, or subdivision process or project in El Paso County? (Select all that apply)

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* 5. In the past 12 months, how often have you used the Land Development Code (LDC)?

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* 6. Where is a place or part of El Paso County that you think is a good example for future growth and development, and explain why. For example, "the [provide name] community/development is a good model for future growth because... [it is more affordable, there are trails, the homes look nice, you can walk to the park, there is a grocery store nearby], etc."

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* 7. The Land Development Code (LDC) update is an opportunity to implementing community plans and policies, rethinking how the County deals with development, and ensuring that future development improves the community. In your opinion, please rank the importance of the following LDC update priorities:

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* 8. If you have experience with the County’s development review and approval processes, do you agree that the following processes result in predictable processes and decisions?

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Site Development Plan
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Rezoning
Special Use Permit
Temporary Use Permit
Minor Subdivision
Major Subdivision
Subdivision Exemptions
Vacations or Alterations to a Recorded Plat
Amendment to Land Development Code
Other Administrative Permits (e.g. Code Interpretation, Administrative Uses, Sign Permit, Landscape Plan, Accessory Use Agreement)

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* 9. Have you had a good or bad experience with a development review process that you’d like to share? If so, please describe below:

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* 10. Does the current Land Development Code (LDC):

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Allow enough residential construction to keep up with population growth?
Create homes that are affordable and suitable for all stages of life (e.g., starter homes, family homes, senior living, multi-generational homes)?
Produce high-quality, well-designed buildings (homes, offices, stores)?
Result in infill/redevelopment that fits the scale and character of existing neighborhoods?
Create neighborhoods that are easy to get around and connected to other neighborhoods and places to shop, eat, and meet basic needs?
Create commercial and mixed-use areas that are easy to get around and connected to nearby neighborhoods?
Create places that feel safe walking, using a mobility device (e.g., wheelchair), or riding a bike?
Result in adequate public parks and open space?
Create connections between neighborhoods and open space?
Protect working farms, ranches, and agricultural areas from redevelopment?
Provide adequate protection for the County’s historic structures and resources?
Regulate outdoor lighting to keep the County dark enough to see the night sky?
Provide sufficient landscaping?

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* 11. Which of the following best describes your experience finding parking in El Paso County (not incorporated areas like Colorado Springs, Fountain, Manitou Springs, and Monument)?

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* 12. How do you prefer to participate in this project? (Select all that apply)

 
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