The goals of the Rural Land Use Process are as follows:
     A. To implement a simple and streamlined land use process as an alternative to platting, rezoning, or thirty-five (35) acre land division;
     B. To encourage alternatives to thirty-five (35) acre parcels that would allow maximum retention of characteristics considered important to Pueblo County and most valued by its citizens;
     C. To maintain and enhance rural character by protecting, preserving, and conserving existing rural landscapes;
     D. To encourage development that promotes continued or future agricultural and ranching land uses and protects the County’s rural character, open space, and the character of existing communities while recognizing current zoning;
     E. To preserve the agricultural integrity of Pueblo County and promote its continued productivity;
     F. To reduce infrastructure costs and impacts by providing greater flexibility and efficiency in the siting and design of services and infrastructure;
     G. To encourage and promote good use of the land while responding to lifestyle choices;
     H. To improve rural planning practices and designs by encouraging appropriate and site-sensitive rural residential development;
     I.  To create compact neighborhoods within areas that are accessible to open space amenities and with a strong community identity;
     J. To assure the preservation of open space and significant wetlands areas, and to protect wildlife or critical areas;
     K. To preserve and conserve water resources.