Commission approves Highlands Ranch amendment adding 350 units after applicant reduces height and unit count

May 12, 2026

The board approved the Highlands Ranch Plan Development 84th Amendment (ZR2026‑00002) to add 350 dwelling units after the applicant reduced density from 400 to 350, removed a building near Children’s Hospital, lowered roof lines by about 7 feet, and committed to a traffic signal and preferred leasing for nearby employees.

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The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners voted May 12 to approve the Highlands Ranch Plan Development 84th Amendment (ZR2026‑00002), authorizing the addition of 350 dwelling units in planning area 85 after the applicant revised the proposal to address prior board concerns.

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