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.
Under Construction
As part of an ongoing effort to provide broadband internet access, two new separate utility companies — Google (GFiber) and BAM Broadband — will be installing new fiber optic networks in Highlands Ranch through spring 2027. CenturyLink/Lumen and Comcast, who already have networks within Highlands Ranch, are also working to upgrade their own existing fiber optic networks.
Douglas County is not responsible for these construction projects. However, the County has established a centralized fiber information line to help residents navigate questions or concerns related to work occurring in their neighborhoods. This resource is designed to ensure residents can quickly reach the correct utility company responsible for construction, repairs or maintenance in their area.
Several utility companies — CenturyLink/Lumen, Comcast, Google and BAM Broadband — are independently installing new or upgrading existing fiber optic networks throughout Highlands Ranch as part of broader broadband expansion efforts. Construction associated with these projects is expected to continue through spring 2027.
While Douglas County is not responsible for these installations, the County has established a fiber information hotline and email to help residents identify the correct utility provider when questions or concerns arise regarding construction, repair or maintenance activities. These include:
Construction Impacts
Permitted fiber activities are generally allowed between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. No weekend work is typically allowed.
Impacts for this work will vary based on which utility company is working in your area. Activities and impacts may include, but are not limited to:
Ahead of this work, the appropriate utility company will notify you of when construction will start. This notification may be in the form of direct mail, door tags, emails, in-person visits, or coordination with HOA property managers.
