Douglas County Zoning Decisions: April 2026

In April 2026, Douglas County held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 12 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 11 approved (92% approval rate), 1 denied. Activity was up 324% compared to March (95 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Stro Ranch CMP Amendment for 124 Duplexes at Pine Dr./Lincoln Ave.

Denied.

KB Homes sought to amend the Comprehensive Master Plan to change 21.57 acres from non-urban Northeast Sub Area to urban Parker Municipal Planning Area to enable construction of 124 duplexes. The site is at the intersection of Pine Dr. and Lincoln Ave. Grace Baptist Church owns 12.65 acres and the Jordans own the remainder. Over 25 residents testified in opposition citing incompatibility with surrounding rural residential zoning, traffic safety concerns, and violation of CMP goals.

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Spring Canyon Lift Station Location and Extent at 6067 Perry Park Blvd.

Approved.

Douglas County Local Improvement District 24.01 approved to construct a new lift station on a 14.41-acre parcel owned by Perry Park Water and Sanitation District. The lift station will serve 74 suburban residential lots in the Spring Canyon LID area. Improvements include an 8x12 foot building, 16,000-gallon overflow tank, and 6-foot privacy fence. Construction planned Q3 2026 through Q4 2027.

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Core Battery Storage at 495 Dawson Trails Blvd

Approved.

Core Electric Cooperative received location and extent approval for a battery energy storage system (BESS) at the existing Citadel substation. The facility will cover approximately 0.6 acres with 16 battery enclosures on a 9-acre property. Construction anticipated summer 2026 through summer 2027. Applicant agreed to add vinyl slats to chain link fencing for screening.

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Zoning Resolution Waiver for Sedalia Recycling Center Expansion

Approved.

Waiver approved allowing Sedalia Recycling Center and Depository at 5970 N US Highway 85 to process USR amendment application before submitting certificate of designation to CDPHE. Landfill seeks to expand permit area from 124 acres to 166 acres. Original landfill USR and certificate of designation approved in 2004.

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Bloom Preliminary Plan - 32 Single-Family Lots

Approved.

Approved preliminary plan to subdivide 81.85 acres into 32 single-family residential lots and six tracts near Bayou Gulch Rd. in northeast Douglas County. Gross density of one lot per 2.53 acres. Lots range from 1.01 to 1.66 acres with approximately 27 acres (33%) dedicated to open space. Applicant is Affinity Holdings (Cade Bader). Homes will be custom-built ranging from 2,500-6,000 sq ft with values starting around $2 million. Property was rezoned from agricultural to estate residential in 2016.

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Zoning Resolution Waiver for Sedalia Recycling Center Landfill Expansion

Approved.

Approved waiver of section 2107.3 requirement that applicant receive CDPHE certificate of designation recommendation before applying for USR. Sedalia Land Company/Waste Connections seeks to expand existing 124-acre landfill to 166 acres by incorporating former General Shale property and relocating scale house to Delva parcel. Waiver allows applicant to complete local USR process before state technical review.

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Sterling Ranch Filing 3A Phase 2 Pool and Restaurant

Approved.

Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board approved for location and extent to construct phase 2 of Prospect Village Community Park including a resort-style pool with infinity edge, spa, 140-seat restaurant with full kitchen and bar, bathhouse, and mechanical building. The 1.75-acre project area is on an 8-acre park site. Restaurant will be CAB-owned and leased to independent operator. Grand opening anticipated fall 2027.

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Highlands Ranch PD 84th Amendment - 350 Multifamily Units

Approved.

PageWest Acquisitions received recommendation for approval to add 350 dwelling units to Planning Area 85 of Highlands Ranch PD for future multifamily development. Reduced from previous 400-unit request denied by Board of County Commissioners. Project includes townhomes on 4.61-acre western parcel and apartments on 10.2-acre eastern parcel near C470 and Kendrick Castillo Way interchange. Developer committed to installing traffic signal at Plaza Dr/Plaza Circle/Greensboro Dr intersection.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 12 recorded zoning decisions. See all Douglas County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Rural Residential / Agricultural 1 (Non-Urban Northeast Sub Area) → Urban Parker Municipal Planning Area, 21.57 acres at Pine Dr. and Lincoln Ave., Parker (21.57 acres) (Grace Baptist Church of Parker and the Jordans (represented by LJA))

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 83 instances
• residential: 63 instances
• land use: 41 instances
• density: 29 instances
• subdivision: 24 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 938% from March.
• Residential came up 950% more often than March.
• Land use saw 356% more mentions month-over-month.
• Density is new this month with 29 mentions, not present in March.
• Subdivision is new this month with 24 mentions, not present in March.

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