Douglas County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Douglas County held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 5 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 54% compared to April (403 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Five-Year Entertainment Event Permit at 3640 N State Hwy. 67

Approved.

Happy Dog Ranch Horse Sanctuary received approval for a five-year major entertainment event permit for annual fundraisers (open house, dinner, dancing, music) for up to 300 guests. Events approved for May 30, 2026 and successive years through 2030. Property is 81 acres in A1 zoning district owned by John and Bernadette Spillane.

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Pinery Meadows PD First Amendment - Major Plan Development Amendment

Approved.

Integrity Land Ventures received approval for a major amendment to the Pinery Meadows Plan Development to establish 5-foot setbacks specific to 68 single-family detached cluster lots within the 136-lot subdivision. The amendment also modifies setbacks for single-family attached (duplex) lots, replaces 'private alley' with 'private road' for consistency with the approved final plat, and adds language allowing encroachment into utility easements with an encroachment agreement from the utility provider. The subdivision is located approximately 800 feet northwest of State Highway 83 and Scott Avenue. Planning Commission recommended approval on May 18, 2026.

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Highlands Ranch Plan Development 84th Amendment - 350 Multifamily Units

Approved.

Paige West Acquisitions received approval to add 350 dwelling units to Planning Area 85 in Highlands Ranch. Two parcels totaling approximately 15 acres (4.61 and 10.2 acres) will be developed as multifamily including townhomes and apartments. Located near C470 and Kendrick Castillo Way interchange, adjacent to Children's Hospital and Ben Franklin Academy. Applicant committed to installing traffic signal at Plaza Dr./Plaza Circle/Greensboro Dr. intersection and preferred leasing program for hospital and school employees.

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Pinery Meadows PD First Amendment - Major Planned Development Amendment

Approved.

Integrity Land Ventures received Planning Commission recommendation for approval of major amendment to Pinery Meadows PD to establish 5-foot setbacks for all lot lines on 68 single-family detached cluster lots. Amendment also modifies duplex lot setbacks to 0 ft for shared lot lines, replaces 'private alley' terminology with 'private road', and adds language allowing encroachment into utility easements with provider agreement. Vote was unanimous.

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Zoning Resolution Amendment for Agritourism Regulations

Approved.

Amendment to Douglas County Zoning Resolution sections 3, 4, 21, 36 and new section 22C establishing agritourism certification and permits. Creates tiered review process: accessory activities (up to 100 participants/day) require no specialized review; minor activities (up to 500 participants one-day or 300/day over seven days) require staff certification; major activities require board approval. Agritourism centers allowed through site improvement plan in A1 zones and use by special review in LRR zones.

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Zoning Changes

• Pinery Meadows PD (original 2023 standards) → Pinery Meadows PD First Amendment (with 5-foot setbacks for 68 cluster lots) at Pinery Meadows PD, approximately 800 feet northwest of State Highway 83 and Scott Avenue (Integrity Land Ventures)
• Pinery Meadows PD (original 2023 standards) → Pinery Meadows PD First Amendment (modified setbacks for cluster lots) at Pinery Meadows PD, approximately 850 feet northwest of State Hwy 83 and Scott Ave intersection (Integrity Land Ventures)
• PD (no dwelling units assigned) → PD with 350 dwelling units added, Approximately 15 acres (4.61 and 10.2 acre parcels) at Planning Area 85, Highlands Ranch Plan Development (Paige West Acquisitions (represented by Foster Graham Firm))

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• land use: 18 instances
• residential: 16 instances
• density: 12 instances
• subdivision: 11 instances

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