Tom Kassawara

Development Services oversees the development of the Town and is responsible for interpreting and administering the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. The department reviews and processes all development applications, including those that require a recommendation from the Planning Commission and approval by the Board of Trustees, as well as smaller-scale development applications and permits that are approved administratively. The department provides customer service regarding inquiries about zoning and subdivision regulations, development, and construction. The Department is responsible for reviewing and approving construction plans, and permitting and inspecting all new developments and infrastructure improvements. The Department also assists in the planning, design, and construction management of municipal projects.

Staff Contacts

To ask questions not answered here, or to make an appointment, please call 719-481-2954. We strive to return all calls and e-mails within 24 hours.

The Staff is also available as follows by e-mail:

Claudia Whitney, Deputy Town Clerk can assist you with the zoning of properties within the Town limits. You will need the address of the property or schedule number of the property from the El Paso County Assessor’s office.

Natalie Ebaugh, Assistant Planner: Contact Natalie for general development, zoning, and land use information, as well as permit and fee information for signs, fences, home occupations and temporary uses at nebaugh@townofmonument.net.

Karen Griffith, AICP, Principal Planner: Contact Karen regarding development applications, zoning and subdivision code interpretations, and pre-application meetings.

Greg Maggard, Construction Inspector; Contact Greg to schedule an inspection, and for information about engineering permits. The Development Services Engineering Inspector is available only by phone or email.

Marsha Kassawara, Administrative Assistant (part-time) can direct you to the proper staff person for questions pertaining to planning, zoning, and engineering. She is available on Tuesdays and Fridays to assist you.

Thomas Kassawara, P.E., Director of Development Services: Contact Tom about engineering questions not answered on the web site.

For Demographic Information not on our web site, contact the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Bureau of Census, and State of Colorado Demography Department. For property ownership information, visit the El Paso County Assessor’s website (www.land.elpasoco.com).

Depending upon availability, the Development Services Department planners assist walk-in customers on business days at Town Hall. To ensure someone will be available to help you, we recommend that you schedule an appointment in advance. Please call to arrange a meeting if you have questions that may need extensive time, and for meetings with more than one staff member from the department.

Development Services Team