By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open burning, the use of fireworks, portable fireplaces/fire pits and campfires in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
Note: This is a pilot program and subject to change.
For 2026, temporary signs will be allowed on a limited amount of vacant county-owned properties May 4 – July 7 and Sept. 8 – Nov. 10 in accordance with the below rules. Please refer to the map of allowed locations on vacant county-owned properties below.
View the process and requirements for the placement of temporary signs on vacant county-owned properties.
Download the registration form (one form per sign is required). Completed forms may be submitted by email to [email protected] or delivered to Douglas County Administration at 100 Third Street, 3rd floor, in Castle Rock.
View the map of locations where temporary signs are allowed with an accepted registration form.
