Douglas County, CO Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)

Part 22B of the Douglas County Zoning Resolution governs entertainment events on unincorporated land, including Highlands Ranch, Roxborough Park, The Pinery and Sedalia. Organizers hold a presubmittal meeting with Planning Services, then submit a full application at least 30 days ahead for a minor event or 45 days ahead for a major one under §§ 1-2204B and 1-2205B. Staff routes the application to referral agencies such as Engineering Services, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the local fire district, the health department and any homeowners association, and sends courtesy notice to abutting landowners and anyone within 300 feet.

Minor events, allowed by right in the Sedalia Community, Sedalia Downtown and Sedalia Mixed Industrial districts and on conforming Agricultural One and Large Rural Residential parcels, are decided administratively by the Planning Director. Major events go before the Board of County Commissioners at a noticed public meeting, with mailed notice to abutting owners at least 14 days out. Every permit requires a $250 cleanup fee, refundable once Planning Services confirms the site was cleaned within 48 hours of the event's expiration, plus evidence that parking, sewage, potable water and refuse are handled.

Noise is capped under § 1-1703A unless the applicant requests a modification, which bumps the application to major-event review. Signage is limited to one banner for up to two weeks or a single 32-square-foot temporary sign, permitted under Part 29. Permits run with the specific property and permittee and cannot be transferred on sale.