Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting/Public Hearing - 2026-03-24
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Meeting Summary
Douglas County approved the Pinery Village Filing 2 minor development final plat (SB2021-049), subdividing 87.75 acres into three commercial super block lots and seven tracts for utilities, drainage, and RTD. The Board also adopted updated building codes including the 2024 International Codes, 2026 National Electrical Code, and new state-mandated Colorado wildfire resiliency and electric/solar ready codes effective July 1, 2026. A budget supplemental reappropriated $42.9 million for prior year purchase orders.
Key Decisions (3)
Pinery Village Filing 2 Minor Development Final Plat
Approved subdivision of 87.75 acres into three super block lots for business/commercial uses and seven tracts for right-of-way, open space, drainage, utilities, and RTD. Located in Northeast Douglas County within the Pinery separated urban area. Applicant: Craig Campbell. Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0 on 03/02/2026.
2024 International Building Codes and Related Code Adoptions
Adopted resolution amending Douglas County building codes to include 2024 International Codes, 2024 IECC Energy Code, 2026 National Electrical Code, Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code with amendments, and Douglas County Wildfire Resiliency Code. Effective July 1, 2026 (NEC effective January 1, 2027). Planning Commission voted 7-0 for approval with modifications increasing thresholds for existing structures.
2026 Budget Supplemental - Prior Year Purchase Order Reappropriation
Approved resolution supplementing the 2026 adopted budget to reappropriate restricted, committed, and assigned fund balances totaling $42,923,905 for prior year purchase orders not fulfilled. New amended 2026 budget: $693,698,372.
Development Activity (1)
Pinery Village Filing 2
87.75 acres subdivided into three super block lots for business/commercial uses and seven tracts for right-of-way, open space, drainage, utilities, and RTD. Adjacent to previously approved Filing 1 which includes King Soopers and related commercial pad sites.
Market Signals (3)
Commercial Demand
Continued commercial development activity in the Pinery area with Filing 2 following previously approved King Soopers and commercial pad sites in Filing 1.
Infrastructure
Douglas County adopting updated building codes aligning with neighboring jurisdictions and new state mandates, including wildfire resiliency requirements and electric/solar ready provisions for new construction.
Sentiment
Home Builders Association submitted support letter for building code adoption after outreach to builders and developers revealed no concerns with proposed changes.