Pueblo County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Pueblo County held 11 public meetings covering zoning matters. Of 4 zoning decisions with a clear outcome this month, 4 were approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 13% compared to April (116 activity items across 18 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Zoning Violation Resolution - EC Martinez Investments LLC

Approved.

Approved resolution directing county attorney to institute legal action against EC Martinez Investments LLC for operating an unpermitted amusement facility/gaming arcade at 2021 Santa Fe Drive, Pueblo. Business has been operating without required special use permit since at least September 2024. Property owner failed to respond to multiple notices of violation or pursue compliance despite meeting with county staff in October 2024.

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1041 Permit for Sirius Solar Energy Facility

Approved.

Approved 1041 permit SLI 24-9 for Infinity Global's Sirius Solar project: 150 MW AC/195 MW DC solar facility with 75 MW/300 MWh battery storage on 969.8 acres of private land in eastern Pueblo County, approximately 21 miles east-northeast of Pueblo. Project will interconnect to Boone Midway 230 kV transmission line operated by Xcel Energy. Expected $250 million investment, $20 million in tax revenue over 35 years, 200-250 construction jobs. COD targeted Q4 2029.

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1041 Permit for SEAL Solar Energy Facility

Approved.

Approved 1041 permit SLI 24-11 for Infinity Global's SEAL Solar project: 325 MW AC/422.5 MW DC solar facility with 165 MW/660 MWh battery storage on 2,406 acres of private land approximately 11 miles southeast of Pueblo. Project will interconnect to Tri-State's 230 kV Comanche-Walsenburg transmission line. Expected $550 million investment, $40 million in property tax revenue over 35 years, 250-300 construction jobs. COD targeted Q2 2030.

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EV Charging Station Installation at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

Approved.

Approved agreement between Richline Electric and Solar and the county for EV charging station installation. Project includes relocating building transformers, installing six level two chargers, two fast chargers, and one e-bike charging station. Grant funded through CDOT ($325,000) and Colorado Energy Office ($40,000) totaling $365,000, plus anticipated $60,000-$75,000 in utility rebates.

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First Reading of Ordinance 2026-34 - Commercial Haul Vehicle Restrictions on 36th Lane

Decision.

First reading of ordinance restricting commercial haul vehicles (over 26,000 pounds gross weight, excluding school buses) on 36th Lane between US Highway 50 and South Road during school hours. Restrictions apply 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday during Pueblo County School District 70 school days. Violations subject to fines up to $35 plus $10 surcharge and applicable fees.

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Top Keywords This Month

• commercial: 22 instances
• zoning: 18 instances
• special use permit: 9 instances
• land use: 4 instances
• residential: 2 instances

What to Watch

• Commercial mentions were up 267% from April.
• Special use permit came up 80% more often than April.

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