Buc-ee's Zoning Hurdle Cleared in El Paso | Denver News

El Paso County Commissioners just gave Buc-ee’s the green light to proceed — voting 4-1 that the massive 74,000-square-foot gas station and travel center near Palmer Lake qualifies as a “convenience store” under local zoning rules. With passionate community voices heard on both sides, the decision clears a major hurdle, allowing the project to move into administrative review. Though not final approval, this ruling paves the way for construction, as the company now submits its detailed site plan for staff review — no further board votes needed. The vote hinges on the lack of size limits in county code and Buc-ee’s similarity to other highway-side businesses like restaurants and retail. As the chain expands nationwide, this win signals a welcoming environment for business in Colorado. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c79265b3c76db660