2001 Ranch Gate Trl, Castle Rock, CO 80104

Agricultural One District

To provide areas for a wide range of farming, ranching, or tree farming activities and the preservation of such land for its open rural character providing a physical and visual separation between urban centers.; Urban development within this district is strongly discouraged. Agricultural land use can be an efficient means of conserving natural resources, constituting an important physical, environmental, social, aesthetic, and economic asset to both the urban and rural residents of the County. Expansion of urban development into rural areas is a matter of public concern because of the potential of unnecessary increases in service costs, conflicts between agricultural and urban activities, and the loss of open space and the natural landscape. Development consideration may be given where it would serve to preserve agricultural land or open space, and promote a design that is sensitive to the natural land features in accordance with the intent of the Douglas County Comprehensive Master Plan, as amended.; The A-1 zone district is characterized by large-acreage farms, ranches, open areas, farm houses, units for agricultural workers and their families, and other uses allowed which enhance and promote the openness and general rural nature characteristic of the County. Development or use of land in this district is permitted only in accordance with the provisions herein. Land disturbance activities may require permit(s).