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Douglas County is excited to be partnering with Clarion Associates to conduct a comprehensive diagnostic review of the County’s zoning and subdivision regulations. These are the policies that direct how and where development occurs in the unincorporated area of the County.

The goals of this project are to:

• Improve clarity, structure, and usability of the land use regulations for both staff and applicants;
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in the current regulations, including outdated or restrictive standards that may hinder housing, economic, or agricultural development;
• Evaluate how the zoning and land use regulations do (or do not) align with adopted comprehensive and area/specific land use plans;
• Assess administrative processes under the City/County planning agreement;
• Identify opportunities for alignment and enhancement between land use regulations and adopted policies and processes; and
• Provide strategic, actionable recommendations to modernize the zoning and land use regulations and support future updates.