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Jefferson County board approves short-term rental renewal at Baby Doe Road after fireplace safety questions

5603939 · June 18, 2025
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The Jefferson County Board of Adjustment on June 18 approved renewal of a short-term rental at 5082 Baby Doe Road in Golden after staff said the property met zoning, septic, water and defensible-space requirements, though board members pressed the applicant’s representative about safety around a wood-burning fireplace and indoor firewood storage.

The Jefferson County Board of Adjustment on June 18 approved the special-exception renewal of a short-term rental at 5082 Baby Doe Road in Golden, voting to accept staff recommendations after hearing details about fire mitigation and on-site utilities.

Staff found the 10-acre property met the zoning and building standards for a short-term rental, with a septic system rated for four bedrooms, a private well, legal access and a final defensible-space inspection completed June 7. Planning staff recommended approval subject to the short-term rental conditions in…

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