Board of Douglas County Commissioners - November 3, 2026, Land Use Meeting/Public Hearing

The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners’ Land Use Meeting and Public Hearing on November 3, 2026, considered two use-by-special-review applications and two zoning-resolution amendments. The board approved a proposed event center at 2485 South Russellville Road, limited to 12 events per year and 80 guests per event, with two conditions. Commissioners discussed concerns about access via an easement; the applicant presented evidence about the road, and a neighboring owner asked for improvements. The board also approved a horse boarding and training facility for up to 51 horses (Project US 2023-011), subject to two conditions; staff reported that the applicant had obtained the required CDOT access permit.

The board approved a zoning amendment restricting nonfunctional turf, nonfunctional artificial turf, and invasive plant species on specified properties, consistent with state statutes; discussion noted that the requirements do not regulate single-family home yards. It also approved a separate amendment concerning training, lessons, and exercise sessions involving nonowned animals. No contracts, purchases, spending allocations, or other procurement activity were identified.