Help Modernize Parker's Land Development Ordinance

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Project Updates

• The Land Development Ordinance Adoption Staff Draft is now available for review in the "Document Library."


Project Overview

The Town of Parker's Community Development Department initiated a multi-year project in early 2019 to modernize our community's Land Development Ordinance (LDO), and we need your help!

The current LDO was originally adopted at the time of the Town's incorporation in 1981 from County zoning. Portions of the LDO have stayed unchanged for over 30 years, while others have been revised in response to policy changes over time. These incremental updates and revisions have created gaps, inconsistencies and ambiguity within the regulations – resulting in challenges for the public, the development community and Town staff as the LDO is interpreted and implemented. The Town, along with consultant team Clarion Associates, will modernize the LDO into a user-friendly document.

The updated LDO will facilitate a more transparent, modern and efficient approach to how the Town manages future growth and development by better aligning the LDO with the vision, goals and policies of the Parker 2035 Master Plan and other adopted planning documents. Other benefits of this project include adoption of best practices in zoning and a more efficient, easier-to-use regulation.

Modernizing the LDO is a complex process and requires a thoughtful approach. Keep visiting this official project page here on Let’s Talk Parker to get involved with this important project!





Project Updates

• The Land Development Ordinance Adoption Staff Draft is now available for review in the "Document Library."


Project Overview

The Town of Parker's Community Development Department initiated a multi-year project in early 2019 to modernize our community's Land Development Ordinance (LDO), and we need your help!

The current LDO was originally adopted at the time of the Town's incorporation in 1981 from County zoning. Portions of the LDO have stayed unchanged for over 30 years, while others have been revised in response to policy changes over time. These incremental updates and revisions have created gaps, inconsistencies and ambiguity within the regulations – resulting in challenges for the public, the development community and Town staff as the LDO is interpreted and implemented. The Town, along with consultant team Clarion Associates, will modernize the LDO into a user-friendly document.

The updated LDO will facilitate a more transparent, modern and efficient approach to how the Town manages future growth and development by better aligning the LDO with the vision, goals and policies of the Parker 2035 Master Plan and other adopted planning documents. Other benefits of this project include adoption of best practices in zoning and a more efficient, easier-to-use regulation.

Modernizing the LDO is a complex process and requires a thoughtful approach. Keep visiting this official project page here on Let’s Talk Parker to get involved with this important project!





  • Adoption Draft Available for Review and Open House Planned for Feb. 6, 2024

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    The new Land Development Ordinance Adoption Draft is now available for review in the "Document Library." An informational open house about the Adoption Draft will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.6 at the PACE Center, Creative Studio East. The PACE Center is located at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave.

  • Land Development Ordinance Consolidated Public Draft Published

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    The Land Development Ordinance Consolidated Public Draft has been published and is available for review and comment through Oct. 26, 2023. Find the draft in the "Document Library." Feedback may be provided through the "Comments Or Ideas" tab or by emailing mmunekata@parkeronline.org or snerger@parkeronline.org.

  • LDO Module 3 – Administration and Procedures Public Draft Now Available for Review and Comment!

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    The Town is pleased to announce the third and final installment of the Land Development Ordinance (LDO) Modernization Project, Module 3 – Administration and Procedures, has been completed and is now available for public review and comment through January 31, 2023. Public comments can be added to the ‘Comments & Ideas’ tab, or emailed directly to the Project Managers. The Module 3 – Administration and Procedures draft document can be found in the ‘Document Library’ on this project page. In addition, the PowerPoint presentations from the Town Council and Planning Commission study sessions held October 10, 2022 and October 13, 2022, respectively, are also posted for viewing.

    The Community Development Department’s Planning Division, along with project consultant Clarion Associates, continue to work on this comprehensive update of the LDO. The LDO, Title 13 of the Parker Municipal Code, governs land use and development within the Town. Its purpose is to preserve and promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the community. It is one of the most important tools to implement the vision and goals of the Parker 2035 Master Plan, including guiding growth and development in the Town of Parker.

    This third installment, Module 3- Administration and Procedures, includes the following chapters:

    Chapter 13.01: General Provisions

    Chapter 13.02: Rules of Language Construction and Definitions (definitions continued)

    Chapter 13.03: Administration and Procedures

    The proposed changes in this public draft build on the previous work in phase 1 of this project which included community and stakeholder outreach and meetings, resulting in the LDO Diagnostic Report, Annotated Outline and Project Charter that has informed the project. These documents can also be found in the ‘Document Library’ on this project page.

    The public drafts of the first installment, Module 1 – Zoning Districts & Uses, and Module 2 – Development Standards, have been completed and are also posted here in the Document Library for reference along with all meeting presentations.

    Next Steps – Comments received on Module 3 will help inform the final Consolidated Draft. The Consolidated Draft will include all three modules, represent the new Land Development Ordinance, and is anticipated to be posted for public review and comment in the first quarter of 2023. Following completion of the Consolidated Draft, adoption of the new LDO is slated for summer/fall of 2023.


  • LDO Module 3 - Dec. 6, 2022 Community Open House

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    Mark your calendars for a Community Open House on two projects, the Land Development Ordinance (LDO) and the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan. This joint open house will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave.

    The open house will begin with a brief presentation on the development of the third and final LDO Module 3. Residents are invited to drop in, learn more, ask questions and provide input about these projects that are currently under development!

    The LDO Modernization Project is the first comprehensive rewrite of Parker’s Land Development Ordinance since it was originally adopted in 1981 from Douglas County zoning.

    The project started with phase 1 (of 2) that included public engagement and analysis of the current LDO resulting in a Diagnostic Report, Annotated Outline and a Project Charter. Currently in phase 2, the drafting of the revised LDO, staff and the project consultant have completed two of the three ‘modules’, Module 1 – Zoning Districts and Uses and Module 2 - Development Standards. Once completed, a public draft of Module 3 will be available for public review and comment this project page.

  • LDO Module 2 - Development Standards Public Draft Now Available for Review and Comment!

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    The Town is pleased to announce the second of three installments of the Land Development Ordinance (LDO) Modernization Project, Module 2 – Development Standards, has been completed and is now available for public review and comment through February 18, 2022. Public comments can be added to the ‘Comments & Ideas’ tab, or emailed directly to the Project Managers. The Module 2 – Development Standards draft document can be found in the ‘Document Library’ on this project page. In addition, and to assist in your review, a Memorandum summarizing the major changes in the draft regulations from the current LDO can also be found in the Document Library.

    The Community Development Department’s Planning Division, along with our consultant Clarion Associates, continue to work on a comprehensive update of the LDO. The LDO, Title 13 of the Parker Municipal Code, governs land use and development within the Town. Its purpose is to preserve and promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the community. It is one of the most important tools to implement the vision and goals of the Parker 2035 Master Plan - including guiding growth and development in the Town of Parker.

    This second installment, Module 2- Development Standards, includes the following chapters:

    • Chapter 13.02: Rules of Construction and Definitions (partial)
    • Chapter 13.08: Development Standards
    • Chapter 13.09: Sign Code


    The proposed changes in this public draft build on the previous work in phase 1 of this project which included community and stakeholder outreach and meetings - resulting in the LDO Diagnostic Report, Annotated Outline and Project Charter that will inform the project. These documents can also be found in the ‘Document Library’ on this project page.

    The public draft of the first installment, Module 1 – Zoning Districts & Uses, has been completed and is also posted here in the Document Library for reference.

    Next Steps – Comments from the public review period (running through February 18, 2022) will help to inform the final draft of Module 2, which will then be inserted into the final ‘Consolidated Draft’ of the new LDO. The Consolidated Draft will include all three modules, represent the new Land Development Ordinance, and is anticipated to be posted for public review and comment later in 2022 after completion of the final installment Module 3 – Administration and Procedures.

  • Virtual Online Community Meeting Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 6 PM for the Public Draft of LDO Module 1 - Zoning Districts and Uses

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    You are invited to join us at a virtual online community meeting on Thursday, May 21st for the first of three installments of the Land Development Ordinance (LDO) Modernization project - the public draft of Module 1 - Zoning Districts and Uses.

    Community Development Planning staff and consultant Clarion Associates will present a brief presentation of the proposed changes to the Chapter 13 sections mentioned in the previous News Feed below - followed by a Q & A session.

    For more information on how to access this virtual meeting, visit the event listing on the Town’s online calendar.

  • LDO Module 1 - Zoning Districts & Uses Public Draft Now Available for Review

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    The first of three installments, Module 1 - Zoning Districts and Uses, has been completed and is now available for public review and comment through May 22, 2020. The document can be found in the 'Document Library' on this project page.

    The Community Development Department's Planning Division, along with our consultant Clarion Associates, is currently preparing a comprehensive update of the Land Development Ordinance (LDO) for the first time since its adoption in 1981. The LDO, Title 13 of the Parker Municipal Code, governs lands use and development within the Town. Its purpose is to preserve and promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the community. It is one of the most important tools to implement the vision and goals of the Parker 2035 Master Plan - including guiding growth and development in the Town of Parker.

    This first installment public draft covers the following sections within the LDO:

    • Chapter 13.02: Rules of Construction and Definitions (Partial)
    • Chapter 13.04: Zoning Districts
    • Chapter 13.05: Use Regulations
    • Chapter 13.06: Oil and Gas Regulations
    • Chapter 13.07: Marijuana Facilities

    Also included in this installment are general formatting changes and minor corrections to style and grammar that allows for easier reading and navigating the Code.

    To assist in your review, Clarion has provided a Memorandum to Module 1, also found in the Document Library. This memorandum summarizes the major changes in the public draft as compared to the current LDO. The proposed changes in this draft are based on the previous work in phase 1, including community and stakeholder outreach and meetings - resulting in the LDO Diagnostic Report, Annotated Outline and Project Charter that will inform the project.

    Comments can be added to the 'Comments & Ideas' tab, or emailed to the Project Managers.

    Next Steps – Comments from the public review period will help to inform the final draft of Module 1. When completed, the Module 1 final draft will be posted on this project website in anticipation of insertion into the final ‘Consolidated Draft’ of the new LDO. The Consolidated Draft will include all three modules and represent the new Land Development Ordinance.

  • LDO Project Charter Completed!

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    The Town and Clarion Associates have recently completed development of the Project Charter for the Land Development Ordinance (LDO) Modernization project. The Charter generally describes the project and how the Town and Clarion will move forward with updating and modernizing our LDO.

    The Project Charter serves as a project reference/executive summary and provides information on the following:

    • Project objectives
    • Key issues with the LDO
    • Zoning approach framework
    • Expected outcomes
    • Planning process and outreach
    View the Project Charter document online today: LDO Modernization Project Charter

    Next steps in the LDO project include moving into phase 2, drafting of the new LDO - chapter 13 of the Municipal Code. Drafting the LDO will be completed in three modules starting with module 1, Zoning Districts and Land Uses.

  • Join us for the Land Development Ordinance – Modernization Project Community Open House #2

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    Land Development Ordinance – Modernization Project Community Open House
    Wednesday, June 12, 2019∙ 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. ∙ Town Hall (20120 Mainstreet)

    You are invited to join the Town of Parker and consultant Clarion and Associates for Community Open House #2 for the Land Development Ordinance (LDO) Modernization Project - June 12, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall (20120 Mainstreet)!

    This open house will consist of a brief presentation at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about the recently completed LDO Diagnostic Report and Annotated Outline - an analysis of the Town's current development code and recommendations for moving forward with the LDO update - followed by a question-and-answer period with an opportunity to provide feedback.

    If you are unable to make this meeting, we still want to hear your input! View the 'Diagnostic Report May 2019' in the Document Library, then click on the Comments & Ideas tab above to leave your feedback!

  • Join Us for our First Community Meeting on Feb. 20!

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    Land Development Ordinance – Modernization Project Community Meeting
    Wednesday, Feb. 20 ∙ 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. ∙ The Schoolhouse (19650 Mainstreet)

    You are invited to help the Town of Parker kick off the update and modernization of its current Land Development Ordinance (LDO)! Please join us for a community meeting on Feb. 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Schoolhouse in downtown Parker (19650 Mainstreet). This meeting will consist of a brief presentation at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about this very significant Town initiative followed by a question-and-answer period with an opportunity to provide initial feedback.

    If you are unable to make this meeting, we still want to hear your feedback! Click on the Survey tab above to get started!
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