8000 Monarch Rd, Larkspur, CO 80118

Suburban Residential District

To provide areas for a variety of housing types, designed in a manner to create livable space in the urban setting, that is protected from incompatible land uses and hazardous conditions, and buffered from commercial/industrial uses. The density shall not exceed 4.36 dwellings per acre. Adequate facilities, such as roads, water and sanitation, fire protection, emergency service, and public utilities shall be available to serve these areas. Growth should occur in a phased and contiguous manner to save on the costly, premature extension of basic infrastructure.; Development within this district should be designed to create neighborhoods in terms of scale and identity and as service units with adequate schools, parks, and convenience retail; pedestrian, bicycle, and automobile circulation that includes connections between neighborhoods and community facilities; and to preserve 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 SR zone district is characterized by a variety of housing types within a range of affordability, including housing for the elderly, handicapped and other special populations, and other accessory uses which enhance the basic elements of a balanced residential area, such as, schools, parks, playgrounds, and neighborhood recreational facilities. Development or use of land in this district is permitted only in accordance with the provisions herein. Land disturbance activities may require permit(s).