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Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting/Public Hearing - 2026-05-12

Approves Highlands Ranch Plan Development 84th Amendment - 350 Multifamily Units, Unanimous (3-0)

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What happened

The Board of County Commissioners approved three major items: a five-year entertainment event permit for Happy Dog Ranch Horse Sanctuary at 3640 N State Hwy.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Douglas County, CO
Governing body
Final authority
Date
May 12, 2026
Decisions
5 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, Unanimous (3-0)

Meeting Summary

The Board of County Commissioners approved three major items: a five-year entertainment event permit for Happy Dog Ranch Horse Sanctuary at 3640 N State Hwy.

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Key Decisions (5)

Approved

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

Vote: Unanimous (3-0)Conditions attached
Deferred

Pinery Meadows Plan Development First Amendment Continuance

Vote: Unanimous (3-0)
Approved

Highlands Ranch Plan Development 84th Amendment - 350 Multifamily Units

Vote: Unanimous (3-0)Conditions attached

Zoning Changes (1)

PD (no dwelling units assigned)PD with 350 dwelling units addedApproximately 15 acres (4.61 and 10.2 acre parcels)

Development Activity (2)

Highlands Ranch Planning Area 85 Multifamily Development

Residential

Happy Dog Ranch Horse Sanctuary Events

Other

Market Signals (5)

Housing Demand

Douglas County Economic Development Corporation strongly supports workforce housing near…

Housing Demand

Townhomes described as 'sorely lacking' in Highlands Ranch housing supply,…

Commercial Demand

Highlands Ranch area near C470/Kendrick Castillo Way seeing successful leasing…

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