Right to Farm in Douglas County, CO (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Douglas County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Douglas County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Douglas County protects farming and ranching through its A-1 Agricultural One zone district rather than a standalone right-to-farm ordinance. Zoning Resolution § 1-301 states urban development is strongly discouraged in the district, and § 1-302 grants farms of 35 acres or larger a wide range of by-right agricultural uses.
Agricultural Zoning Protections in Douglas County
Some RestrictionsDouglas County Zoning Resolution § 1-301, § 1-302
Part 3. A1 AGRICULTURAL ONE DISTRICT § 1-301. Intent. 1. To provide areas for a wide range of farming, ranching, or tree farming activities and the preservation of such land for its open rural character providing a physical and visual separation between urban centers. 2. Urban development within this district is strongly discouraged. Agricultural land use can be an efficient means of conserving...
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