# Board of County Commissioners Land Use Hearing 10-22-2026


**Body:** ElPasoCountyCO
**Date:** October 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Regulatory Compliance, Policy


The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners held a land use hearing on October 22, 2026. Commissioners clarified details in a land-use application concerning the property’s road location and septic-system siting, including required suitable sites and setbacks near a drainage way. The application passed on a 5-0 vote; the transcript does not clearly identify the project name or additional conditions.

The Board also considered first readings of county ordinances updating code-enforcement requirements to comply with Colorado House Bill 26-1239. The changes address the evidence and information required in violation notices, enforcement remedies, liens, and tiered civil penalties, including potential penalties of $500 for a first offense, $1,000 for a second, and up to $2,650 per day for a third. The first-reading motion passed 5-0, with a second reading scheduled for November 12, 2026. No procurement activity, contract awards, or purchasing decisions were identified.

**Source:** ElPasoCountyCO