Special Events & Permits 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.
Street Fair Rules
Douglas County requires an entertainment event permit for festivals, carnivals and fairs on unincorporated land. Minor events get administrative sign-off from Planning Services; major events need Board of County Commissioners approval at a public meeting. Every permit carries a $250 refundable cleanup fee and covers noise, signage, parking and sanitation standards.
Street Fair and Festival Permits in Douglas County
Some RestrictionsDouglas County Zoning Resolution § 1-2203B
Entertainment events shall be permitted in the Sedalia Community, Sedalia Downtown, and Sedalia Mixed Industrial zone districts by right, as well as on conforming parcels in the Agricultural One and Large Rural Residential zone districts, subject to the processes established herein. ... A $250 cleanup fee shall be submitted to Planning Services prior to permit issuance, unless waived by the Dir...
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