Douglas County appeals ruling on Sterling Ranch development

Font ResizeSuburbsBy The Denver Postdenverpost.comPosted: 12/21/2012 04:39:10 PM MSTDecember 21, 2012 11:39 PM GMTUpdated: 12/21/2012 04:39:19 PM MST

 Douglas County has formally appealed a judge's ruling that reversed its approval of the Sterling Ranch development.

Douglas County District Court Judge Paul King ruled in August that the $4.3 billion development for 12,050 homes did not have enough water lined up.

King ruling cited a 2008 state law that prohibits local governments from permitting new projects until adequate water supplies are assured.

The appeal was filed Wednesday with the Colorado Court of Appeals .

Those in the home-building industry said the outcome could affect projects on semi-arid land where there isn't a lot of water. For years, suburban building has gotten the go-ahead without requiring that developers have sufficient water in place in advance.

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Douglas County first-grader dies of strep complications

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9Newsdenverpost.comPosted: 12/18/2012 12:56:35 PM MSTDecember 18, 2012 11:3 PM GMTUpdated: 12/18/2012 04:03:48 PM MST
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Douglas County deputies to help needy children shop for gifts Saturday

Font ResizeThe Denver Postdenverpost.comPosted: 12/13/2012 05:09:10 PM MSTDecember 14, 2012 12:16 AM GMTUpdated: 12/13/2012 05:16:36 PM MST

Select Douglas County children will be able to "Shop with a Cop" Saturday morning at the Target store in Highlands Ranch.

The children were chosen by Douglas County Human Services and the Douglas County School District as those in need of both a brighter Christmas and the friendship of deputies.

Children will arrive at the store at 10 a.m. , and each will be paired with a deputy to help them shop for gifts.

"Shop with a Cop" is made possible by donations from the public and from sheriff's deputies, as well as the support of Target stores.

"The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is honored to have the opportunity to brighten the holiday experience for these families," Douglas County Sheriff David A. Weaver said in a statement. "And we hope to make this an annual tradition for many years to come in our community."

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