By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning, and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning, and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
In observance of Christmas, all Douglas County offices will close at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and will be closed for the entire day on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 by visiting online services.
Community Development manages various processes that may affect how you use property, apply to do something with a property, or to get involved in the public process. Below are links to information on many of those processes and how to engage with the County. If you do not see what you need or have any questions, then please contact us at 303-660-7460, or [email protected].
NOTICE: Douglas County Planning does not charge “Approval” fees. Douglas County communicates through our official email accounts ending in @douglas.co.us; beware of phishing scams using similar addresses. If you have questions or concerns about the validity of an email or invoice, please call our Public Outreach and Assistance team at 303-660-7460 or email [email protected].
Development Review Fees
Land Use Application
Presubmittal Request
Public Meetings and Hearings
Water Resources
Animals
Daycare
Location & Extent
Planned Development
Rezoning
Seasonal Use
Short-Term Rental (“STR”) Licenses
Sign Code
Site Improvement Plan
Use by Special Review
Variance
Preliminary Plan
Final Plat
Minor Development
Replat
Lot Line or Easement Adjustment
Lot Line or Easement Vacation
Building Envelope Adjustment
