Frequently Asked Planning Questions

Do I live in Parker?
Many people who have Parker addresses actually do not live in the Town limits. If in doubt, call the Community Development Department at 303.841.2332 or email the Department with your address.

How can I find out what is happening on a particular piece of property?
If you see a notice of public hearings sign posted on a property and want to know more about it, take down the name of the parcel and the date of the meeting on the sign and refer to the Planning Commission minutes and/or Town Council minutes for more information. The best source of information on a development proposal is the staff report included in the Planning Commission minutes.

If you are concerned about a property that does not have a notice posted, you can call or email your questions to the Community Development Department. Please have an accurate and specific location of the property ready so that we can assist you. The Community Development Department has information only on properties located within the Town or those that have applied for annexation.

What is the legal description and/or zoning of a property?
The legal description and/or zoning of a piece of property can be obtained by calling or emailing the Community Development Department with the address. Information on parcel numbers and ownership is obtainable from the Douglas County Assessor's Office at 303.660.7450. Much of the property in Parker is zoned PD-Planned Development. Following is a partial list of subdivisions that are zoned PD.

Villages of Parker (Canterberry Crossing)
Stroh Ranch
Bradbury Ranch
Rampart Station
Willow Ridge
Willow Park
Quail Creek
Parker Vista
Clarke Farms
Challenger Park Estates
Cottonwood
Crown Point
Hidden River

What are the setbacks on my property and why do they exist?
Setbacks are the number of feet from a property line in which building is not allowed, or is allowed with conditions. They often do not coincide with the easements around a property, in which building is never allowed. Setbacks are a method of ensuring visual and physical separation of buildings so that fire regulations, privacy, and yards can be maintained. Setbacks vary between subdivisions and within subdivisions. If you would like to know what your setbacks are, please call or email the Community Development Department with your address.

What if my lot is not draining properly?
All residential lots receive a grading certificate showing positive drainage that is signed and stamped by a professional land surveyor or a professional registered engineer. Your builder should provide you with a copy of this document. Commonly, drainage problems occur as the result of changes in the grading when resident's create or change landscaping. Please take into consideration the drainage patterns in your yard when you are landscaping. If changes you make to the drainage of your yard adversely affect another's yard, you are liable. If this is not the case, it is an issue that you need to address with your home builder.

What do I need to do to develop my property?
Annexations, rezonings, and subdivisions, all require land use applications to be submitted to the Community Development Department. From there a planner will assist you through the process. Please consult the land use section for an overview of this process or contact the Community Development Department at 303.841.2332 for more information.