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Stage 2 Fire Ban
Because of extremely dry conditions, Douglas County has quickly moved from a Stage 1 fire ban to a Stage 2 fire ban. Fireworks shows have been canceled in Parker and throughout the county. Please celebrate the Fourth responsibly! Details at https://www.douglasco.gov/douglas-county-enters-stage-2-fire-restrictions-july-4-fireworks-show-cancelled/
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Stage 1 Fire Ban
The Douglas County Sheriff’s office issued a Stage 1 Fire Ban on June 29th, which means no open fires and no fireworks. We realize this is a disappointment given the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, but we urge all neighbors to refrain from fireworks and open fires this holiday weekend. See https://www.douglasco.gov/stage-1-fire-restrictions-in-place-beginning-june-29-2026/ for…
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Victory!
This evening the Douglas County Planning Commission voted to DENY the application from KB Homes to build a dense, urban-style housing development at Lincoln Avenue and Pine Drive. Although this probably won’t be the end of efforts to urbanize our rural corner of Douglas County, for the moment we can savor the sweet taste of…
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Planning Commission – Meeting Details
A very important meeting of the Planning Commission will be held tomorrow, April 20th, 2026 at 6pm in Castle Rock. The meeting will take place in the County Commissioners meeting room at 100 Third Street (down the hill from the main Douglas County building on Wilcox Street). Many of your neighbors will be there to…
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2026 Annual Meeting Agenda
The HHCA Board has drafted an agenda for the 2026 annual meeting on Tuesday, April 14th, including a presentation about accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by representatives of the County and important updates about proposed housing developments in our vicinity. Copies will be available at the meeting and will also be provided via email ASAP (we…
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Important Planning Commission Meeting April 20th!
We have learned that the proposed “Bellbern” development at Lincoln and Pine will be on the agenda for the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, April 20th at 6:00pm. This is the BIG EVENT to stop this project and we need a BIG TURNOUT! Please add this date to your calendars and plan to attend! Also…
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2025 Holiday Party!
The date is set: Friday, December 12th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. This year Ed Brooks has gracefully offered to host – for those of you who have attended in previous years at Nathanael and Rachel’s house, Ed is right across the street at 8534 Homestead. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided – please bring…
Homestead Hills Civic Association 