Board of Douglas County Commissioners - June 23, 2026, Land Use Meeting/Public Hearing

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners held a Land Use Meeting and Public Hearing on June 23, 2026, focusing primarily on two key agenda items. First, the board discussed and approved an ordinance regulating low-powered scooters and off-highway vehicles to address public safety concerns, closing gaps in state law. The ordinance includes provisions for helmet requirements for minors, licensing, registration, and enforcement authority, with an emergency clause to enact it immediately. Extensive public outreach and community feedback were noted, and the board emphasized education and enforcement to change behavior rather than penalize indiscriminately. Second, the board reviewed and approved the Ramblewood final plat project (file SP2026-009), a residential development of 70 units over approximately 177 acres with significant open space. The project met county zoning and comprehensive plan requirements, included infrastructure agreements with Parker Water and Sanitation District, and received public support. The board also approved a budget supplemental appropriation of $916,864 for various county funds, including public health, law enforcement, roads, and parks, reflecting new revenues and grant carryforwards. Motions for all items passed unanimously, with the ordinance adopted as an emergency measure to take effect immediately.