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Development Resources

Navigate the process of commercial development in Highlands Ranch with ease. Our Development Resources provide the tools, guidelines, and support you need to bring your project to life. From design standards to approval procedures, we’re here to help ensure your vision aligns with the community's standards while fostering growth and innovation.

Highlands Ranch Planned Development Guide

From its conception, Highlands Ranch was a well-planned community. To achieve and maintain the integrity of the community the Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA), has adopted "Commercial Improvement Guidelines" (CIG’s).

The Commercial Improvement Guidelines (CIGs) apply to all businesses for both new development and redevelopment in the Highlands Ranch Community. It is recommended that businesses review the CIGs during their project planning phase.

The business or organization will need to submit a Commercial Improvement Application Form (see "Submit for Review: Improvement Requests" below). Submittals must be received by noon on the Tuesday, two weeks prior to the next scheduled Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting, unless otherwise discussed with Staff.

Plant List

The Development Review Committee appreciates the information and recommendations provided on the following sites:

Commercial Improvement Guidelines

  1. Use this map to Find Your Commercial Center 
  2. Type in your property address into the search tool
  3. Under "Move map to" click on the "your address" link.
  4. Click on your business in the map panel (right).
  5. Your signage information will pop open in the left panel.
Commercial Signage in a Plaza
Submit for Review

Improvement Requests

All exterior improvements of your business from temporary signage, painting the exterior, or adding an outdoor patio must be submitted for review before commencing work.

Submittals must be received by noon on the Tuesday two weeks prior to the next scheduled Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting. DRC meetings are on the second Wednesday of every month. The application review fee must accompany the submittal.

Commercial Review Application Fees*:
All commercial fees are paid via our website unless otherwise specified. Each fee is based on the scope of the project. For further information, please call 303-471-8823.

*Payment is via the website only. Acceptable forms of payment include checks (made payable to HRCA), VISA, Master Card, and American Express.

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