Black Forest Burn Area

RBD Contact – Contact the Black Forest Recovery Specialist assigned to the burn area.

Structure status - placard left on door.

Utilities – Re-energize your structures.

Cleansing process

Wildfire aftermath – health information.

Debris removal - permit information for debris and foundation removal.

Health Department guidelines – rules for debris and foundation removal.

State requirements – for damaged/ destroyed structures.

Vegetation – information on best practices for plant regrowth.

Reconstruction

Living Units – temporary living accommodation.

Plan Submittal – process for obtaining permits.

Building permits – dwellings and outbuildings.

Guidelines for Permits – types, required, cost and possible sequence.

Single Family Dwellings – options for rebuilding your home.

Accessory Use Buildings – garages, sheds, etc.

Code Changes – search tool for changes in code requirement.

Sustainability (optional) – alternate/ renewable energy resources.

Permit activity – permit activity in the Black Forest Burn Area.

El Paso County Development Services – land use code requirements.

Home Page – Land use information.

Special Provisions – Special land use allowances.

County Debris Disposal – On site disposal provisions in conjunction with Health Department Guidelines.

Fire Code Please contact Black Forest Fire Department (719) 495-4300 or Falcon Fire (719) 495-4050.

Utility connections – (link coming soon) fee schedules/ requirements.

Contractors

Caution

License search – search for licensed contractors.

Storm Chasers – a word of caution.

Better Business Bureau – businesses, insurance precautions, and more.

Flooding

Flood Cleanup and Public Health Information