Development Standards Overhaul

Thank you for your engagement throughout this process! Please see below for the Planning Commission Staff Packet, which includes the full draft proposal of the Development Standards and Regulations.

Planning Commission Staff Packet

See the staff packet for the October 22nd, 2026 Planning Commission Hearing here.

Project Case Number

Please note the case number for this project: PRC2026-00016.

For question/concerns/comment on the project, call or email Lia Campbell at (720) 523-6949 or LCampbell@adamscountyco.gov

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What are we focusing on?

Housing

Sustainability

Economic Development

2026 Project Timeline

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Draft available for review

Early June - August 31, 2026

The draft of the proposed Development Standards and Regulations is available for review through August 31.

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Summer Engagement

June - July 2026

For the months of June and July, we have lots of opportunities for the public to learn more about the draft of the Development Standards and Regulations! Visit our Meetings page to learn more.

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Staff Review

August 2026

After receiving feedback from the public, staff will incorporate any necessary updates to the draft.

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BoCC and PC Study Session

Monday, September 21, 2026 @ 5:30 PM

Location: 4430 S Adams County Pkwy, Brighton, CO 80601, Brantner Gulch A In the Conference Center

Staff will present the results of the summer engagement initiative and the final draft to the Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission in a joint study session.

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Planning Commission Hearing

Thursday, October 22, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

Location: 4430 S Adams County Pkwy, Brighton, CO 80601, Hearing Room

The first part of the formal adoption process will be a public hearing with the Planning Commission.

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Board of County Commissioners Hearing

Tuesday, November 17th @ 9:30 AM

Location: 4430 S Adams County Pkwy, Brighton, CO 80601, Hearing Room

The final step in the formal adoption process will be a public hearing with the Board of County Commissioners.

Pending a December 2026 adoption, the new Development Standards and Regulations would go into affect January 1, 2027.

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