El Paso County Land Development Code governs driveway construction and access to county roads for unincorporated properties. Driveway permits from the county road department are required for new or modified driveway approaches onto county roads.
Property owners in unincorporated El Paso County who want to create or modify a driveway approach onto a county-maintained road must obtain a driveway permit from the El Paso County Engineering Department. Permits ensure driveways are constructed safely and do not impede drainage or traffic. Driveway width, culvert requirements, and setback from intersections are governed by county road standards. Unpaved driveways are common in rural areas. No countywide ordinance restricts the number of vehicles parked in private driveways on residential lots.
Unpermitted driveway approach onto county road: citation from county engineering or road department.
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