SPRINGS REGIONAL JOINT LAND USE STUDY

The Colorado Springs Regional Joint Land Use Study is a supporting continued community economic develop- community-driven process to consider how the region ment and land uses compatible with military operations. can plan for a future that ensures successful growth, eco- Work over the next two years includes: nomic health, and continued military operations for , the U.S. Air Force Academy, Peterson Air Force 4Formation of policy and technical committees and Base including Air Force Station, and various working groups Schriever Air Force Base. 4Engaging public discussion The Joint Land Use Study will: 4A detailed land use assessment for areas surround- 4Promote long-term land use compatibility between ing the five installations the installations and surrounding communities 4Analysis of compatibility challenges within the 4Help protect the health and safety of residents and study area military personnel living or working in and around 4Assessment of regional growth trends around the military installations installations 4Encourage cooperative action among military per- 4Recommendations and strategies to promote com- sonnel, local community officials, and citizens patible land use Scope and timeline By fall 2017, the study will produce a strategic plan to pre- serve military readiness and defense capabilities, while

Colorado Springs Colorado Springs regional Regional Joint installations generate $17.2 billion in the local economy Land Use Study and nearly 107,000 jobs.

The study area encompasses four counties and five military installations. Local government and military leaders in the region have a long history of working together.

Participate A variety of perspectives and expertise is critical to identifying issues and solutions. Visit www.ppacg.org for more information, or contact us at 719-471-7080 or [email protected].

Partners The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments, a regional planning organization, is sponsoring the study. Funding is provided by the Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment and state and local governments. Participants include: 4State of Colorado Department of Military and 4Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance Veteran Affairs 4Fort Carson 4Federal Aviation Administration 4U.S. Air Force Academy 4U.S. Forest Service 4Peterson Air Force Base and Cheyenne 4El Paso County Mountain Air Force Station 4Teller County 4Schriever Air Force Base 4Pueblo County 4Colorado Division of Aeronautics 4Fremont County 4Colorado Department of Transportation 4Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments 4Bureau of Land Management 4City of Colorado Springs 4Colorado Springs Airport 4City of Fountain 4Legislators and community leaders 4City of Pueblo 4Area residents 4Pueblo West Metropolitan District

Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments 15 S. 7th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 www.ppacg.org COMPATIBILITY CHALLENGES

QUALITY OF ON-BASE Built Environment and RESIDENT LIFE. . . . With Military Readiness potential cuts to military budgets, military personnel INTERAGENCY AND COMMUNITY and their families may COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION. . . . Timing rely more on services in and frequency of communication, coordination, and surrounding communities collaboration related to compatibility issues among that were once provided military installations, local governments, land and resource on base. Land adjacent to management agencies, and conservation military authorities. installations may be used for post offices, The goal of schools, retail, and other services that LAND USE. . . . protects the public’s compatibility planning support resident life on base. health, safety, and welfare by ensuring is to support a community that the use of one property does not where all stakeholders INFRASTRUCTURE EXTENSIONS. . . . negatively impact the use of another. can successfully coexist. All potential benefits and disadvantag- The JLUS study will examine county and Data will be collected through es must be considered before extend- local jurisdictions’ comprehensive plans the JLUS Policy and Technical ing roads, water and wastewater lines, and zoning ordinances, and military Committees and electricity and other infrastructure. installation master plans to ensure public outreach to identify Infrastructure extensions can provide compatibility. and address land-use beneficial development for communities compatibility issues. and increased capacity for installations, MULTI-MODAL Community and military leaders or may encourage growth in areas where TRANSPORTATION will work together installations and residents or businesses SAFETY. . . . As the to reach mutually may not make good neighbors. region develops, satisfactory solutions. ANTI-TERRORISM/FORCE improvements to PROTECTION. . . . Installations must be the interconnected protected from outside intrusions. Land uses inside and system of trails, freeways and roads, surrounding installations can provide safety measures bicycle paths, and sidewalks must to reduce the vulnerability of individuals, Department of adequately address safety and Defense personnel and their families, property, resources, capacity issues. and critical information. SAFETY ZONES. . . Areas in which there are higher risks NOISE. . . . Exposure to high noise levels can have a to public safety: aircraft accident-potential zones, firing significant impact on human activity, health, and safety, ranges, and explosive-testing areas. as well as wildlife, livestock, and pets. Training operations VERTICAL OBSTRUCTIONS. . that involve aircraft, ground vehicles, and weaponry . . such as buildings, trees, cell can create noise impacts that extend beyond military towers, high-voltage electrical installations. transmission lines, wind turbines, and other structures can encroach VIBRATION. . . . may result from explosions, noise, into navigable airspace and present mechanical operations, or other changes in the a safety hazard for the public and environment created by community or military activities. military personnel, potentially affecting military readiness and mission effectiveness. DUST/SMOKE/STEAM. . . . are compatibility issues SOLAR ENERGY if sufficient in quantity to impact flight operations or DEVELOPMENT. . . . should community residents. be located where glare and aircraft-landing safety are not LIGHT AND GLARE. . . . from commercial, industrial, an issue. recreational, and residential uses can interfere with both community and military activities, impacting the use WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT. . . . of military night-vision devices and air operations or Coordination with military negatively affecting the community. installations early in the planning process is essential FREQUENCY SPECTRUM to avoid creating vertical obstructions, safety hazards, IMPEDANCE/INTERFERENCE and adverse impact to radar systems. Interrupting electronic signals or the inability to distribute NOXIOUS WEEDS. . . . replace native vegetation, and receive a particular fre- reduce agricultural productivity, cause wind and water quency because of similar erosion, and pose an increased threat to communities frequency competition. from wildfire. Management techniques to control and PUBLIC TRESPASSING. . . . eradicate invasive species should be coordinated among civilians entering military land, landowners, local jurisdictions, and military installations. whether intentional or not, can THREATENED AND interfere with missions. ENDANGERED SPECIES. . . CULTURAL RESOURCES AND TRIBAL LANDS. . . . may can be pushed out of habitat prevent development, apply development constraints, areas by development, thus or require special access by Native American tribes, other increasing their numbers on groups, or governmental regulatory authorities. intallations. The presence of threatened or endangered species may require special Natural Resources and development considerations Climate Adaptation and should be included early in planning processes for WATER SUPPLY. . . . Colorado’s arid climate and unique installations and communities. water laws require evaluation and innovative water-use strategies to sustain existing and future residents and military personnel. Adequate Resources LAND/AIR SPACE. . . . of an adequate size and quality STORMWATER. . . . Runoff from rooftops, roads, and are necessary for the military to accomplish training other hard surfaces must be managed to protect the and operational missions. Competition for these shared transportation network, military and regional land uses, resources can impact future growth of community and and wildlife habitat. military uses.

AIR QUALITY. . . . Pollutants can limit visibility, create FREQUENCY-SPECTRUM CAPACITY. . . . is critical health problems, and violate state and federal standards, for maintaining existing and future missions and limiting future installation operations. communications on installations. Advances in consumer electronics have increased use of the frequency spectrum WILDFIRE. . . . Risks can be minimized by land-use and can impact military operations. planning and logistical coordination between military ROADWAY CAPACITY. . . . Roadways must provide and local government organizations. adequate mobility to and from military installations and the surrounding communities.