Council approves zoning change to planned development for Taylor Ranch (Palmer Lakes) tied to developer infrastructure

Sep 19, 2025

Council approved an ordinance changing ~497 acres from agricultural to planned development for the Taylor Ranch (Palmer Lakes) project, including developer commitments for wastewater upgrades and roughly 678 single-family lots; the ordinance passed 4–1 after staff and the civil engineer described regional sewer and road work.

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The council acted to change zoning from agricultural to a planned-development (PD) designation for the Taylor Ranch/Palmer Lakes area, a project that staff said includes 678 single-family lots and developer commitments for regional infrastructure. Staff described an amended development agreement that added roughly 10 acres for emergency services and said the PD includes staged allowances for temporary gravel surfaces used during construction (limited to three years or until permanent permits are submitted).

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