Land Development Ordinance Modernization Project - Phase 2 Replacement Zoning Map Started!

Project Updates

LDO Replacement Zoning Map Adopted

The Town is excited to announce a major milestone for Parker, the adoption of the Land Development Ordinance Replacement Zoning Map on Jan. 6. Following Town Council’s recent adoption of the new LDO in May 2024, adoption of the Town’s new official zoning map concludes the LDO Modernization project with some new and updated zoning districts that align with the Parker 2035 Master Plan.

The Town’s official zoning map shows the locations of the various zoning districts established within the Town of Parker municipal limits. Every property in Town is zoned. Zoning describes what uses are permitted on properties and also includes dimensional standards such as allowable building heights and setbacks.

The LDO is Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, which sets standards for land use and development within the Town. The LDO Modernization project was the first comprehensive rewrite of the Land Development Ordinance since the Town’s incorporation in 1981. The LDO and the associated Zoning Map are important tools used to implement the vision and goals of the Town’s Master Plan.

LDO & LDO Administrative Manual Adoption

Parker Town Council adopted the new Land Development Ordinance (LDO) on May 20, 2024, with the exception of section 13.04 Zoning. The LDO and associated LDO Administrative Manual that was also adopted - will both be effective June 9, 2024. The adopted LDO & LDO Administrative Manual are available in the 'Document Library'. The Town is currently working on a replacement zoning map and will start community outreach this summer.

Thank you to the many stakeholders, partners and residents who have contributed to this project since 2019.

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).

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

The updated LDO facilitates 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 more efficient, easier-to-use regulation.