Planning updates
Local rules, practical notices and deadlines that can change an outdoor project’s next step. Start with where each update applies.
Wildfire funding · Applications open at review
Boulder County’s fall 2026 wildfire grant deadline is October 29. Check eligible organizations, project criteria and matching funds before applying.
Eligible organizations with qualifying Boulder County projects; individual homeowners are not a listed applicant category
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Permits & design · Published guidance
Jefferson County calls for engineered truss drawings with initial permit applications. Plan the document handoff for a pavilion or addition.
Projects reviewed by Jefferson County Building Safety; confirm jurisdiction before applying County guidance
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Fire-feature planning · Source review due
Check Golden and Jefferson County fire restrictions before using an outdoor fire feature, including Red Flag warnings and separate park rules.
City of Golden and unincorporated Jefferson County; parks, other municipalities and fire districts can have separate controls
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Wildfire funding · Existing award recipients only
Existing Castle Pines wildfire-grant recipients must complete and report projects by December 31, 2026. The application window is closed.
Recipients of a 2026 City of Castle Pines Community Wildfire Mitigation Grant; projects must be within City boundaries
Source checked · Award completion and report deadline:
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Landscape stewardship · Published guidance
Use Greenwood Village’s bear-awareness guidance to plan outdoor-kitchen cleanup, secure waste storage and fruit-tree maintenance.
Greenwood Village outdoor kitchens, gardens and properties near open space; follow current wildlife-agency guidance
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Read the owner briefingWater & landscape · In effect
Denver Water’s October 1, 2026 rules affect grass establishment and irrigation. Check your water provider before finalizing fall landscape work.
Properties receiving Denver Water; confirm provider and delivery conditions
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Area labels help you find relevant reading; each briefing explains the actual jurisdiction, provider or eligibility.
View the local planning record →Area labels help you find relevant reading; each briefing explains the actual jurisdiction, provider or eligibility.
View the local planning record →Area labels help you find relevant reading; each briefing explains the actual jurisdiction, provider or eligibility.
Area labels help you find relevant reading; each briefing explains the actual jurisdiction, provider or eligibility.
Area labels help you find relevant reading; each briefing explains the actual jurisdiction, provider or eligibility.
View the local planning record →Area labels help you find relevant reading; each briefing explains the actual jurisdiction, provider or eligibility.
Area labels help you find relevant reading; each briefing explains the actual jurisdiction, provider or eligibility.
View the local planning record →