Pueblo County Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, Pueblo County held 9 public meetings covering zoning matters. 4 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 8% compared to July (51 activity items across 13 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Second extension of HB 1041 Permit SLI-22-11 for Honors Energy solar facility

Approved.

Honors Energy LLC requested a second 24-month extension through and including June 14, 2030 of its permit to construct and operate a 198 megawatt photovoltaic solar generation facility with battery storage on approximately 1,390 acres of private land approximately 8.3 miles south of Vineland, Colorado. Delay attributed to finalizing power purchase agreement and LGIA interconnection with Black Hills Energy pending a third-party affected system study. Represented by Chase Marston.

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Motion to enter executive session

Approved.

Board voted to go into executive session for legal advice pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) regarding roles in response to the Aspen Acres Fire, county stop loss and medical insurance coverage, bond counsel's analysis of financing of leased property relating to a certificate of participation issuance, and the annexation of certain properties into the West Park Fire District; and pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) concerning a potential lease agreement with the Running Sports Complex Commission Inc. and a potential energy watershed protection agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Voice vote, unanimous.

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Disbursement of fire protection impact fees to Pueblo Rural Fire Department

Approved.

Request for disbursement of $8,628.16 in fire protection impact fees for a fire hydrant to be installed by St. Charles Mesa Water District and Pueblo Rural Fire Station number two, leaving a remaining fund balance of $111,770.88. Rod DeSanta present.

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Resolution directing legal action for zoning violation VZ25-13

Approved.

Resolution directing the county attorney to institute legal action to enforce the Pueblo County Unified Development Code for zoning violation case VZ25-13. Property owner was living in a recreational vehicle with unpermitted structures in an SR-2 zone district, north of Lake Beckwith, where primitive camping and living in an RV are not allowed without a principal structure. Multiple notices served; violation uncured. Next step: file civil case in County court seeking judgment, fines up to $100/day, and lien against property.

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Top Keywords This Month

• land use: 8 instances
• industrial: 2 instances
• special use permit: 2 instances
• commercial: 1 instance
• comprehensive plan: 1 instance

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