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Weld County grants Denver Zoo extension to record map for Lemke Family Preserve special-review permit

Weld County Board of County Commissioners · February 9, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a Planning Services-supported extension to April 22, 2026 for the Denver Zoo to record the map tied to USR25-0014 (Lemke Family Preserve at Seventies Ranch), which the board had approved last September for keeping exotic animals.

WELD COUNTY — The Weld County Board of County Commissioners approved a request to extend the deadline to record the map tied to Special Review Permit USR25-0014 (Lemke Family Preserve at Seventies Ranch).

Molly Wright of the Department of Planning Services said the Denver Zoo submitted the extension request; staff recommended extending the deadline to April 22, 2026. USR25-0014 was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on Sept. 24, 2025 for the keeping of exotic animals. Commissioner Jason Maxey moved and Commissioner Kevin Ross seconded the extension request; the board approved unanimously.

No additional conditions or reasons for the delay were stated on the record.