Tag Archive for ‘Zoning Code’
AIArchitect Article on Denver Zoning Code
The AIA online magazine has an article on the Denver Zoning Code. It includes some quotes from Steve Carr, AIA Denver President. There are also some statements from architect Brad Buchanan about the development potential in the new zoning code be equal to or greater than the current code. Based on the site studies that [...]
Denver Passes the New Zoning Code
The Denver City Council passed the new zoning code on June 21, 2010 with a unanimous 13-0 vote. For projects that are new construction, additions and change of use it is more important than ever to do a thurough review of the zoning code early in the process. The last we’ve heard there is a [...]
Updates and Changes in Draft #4 of the New Denver Zoning Code
The 4th draft of the New Denver Zoning Code is now available. According to the Community Planning Department the 4th draft includes: Clearer and more flexible approach to nonconforming uses and structures New alternatives that provide more flexibility in meeting build-to and ground story activation requirements Clearer standards for large-scale and convenience retail development Reinstatement [...]
Letter on Denver Zoning From AIA, HBA, Realtors & Apartment Association
The Denver Zoning Code update is an exceptionally important issue for both the citizens of Denver and the groups that design, develop, sell and manage real estate in Denver. It will rezone the majority of property in the the city and change how those properties can be developed. In many cases the new property regulations [...]
Denver Zoning Code Listening Sessions – November 2009
The New Code Denver email distribution list sent me this information: “Denver City Council and Denver Planning Board are hosting two public listening sessions in November on the proposed New Zoning Code. This is another opportunity for you to provide comments on the proposed New Zoning Code and ask questions. We thank the thousands of [...]
Compatible Zoning in Boulder – Facebook Group to Watch
A few weeks ago we talked about the Compatible Zoning regulations that are being adopted in Boulder on January 4, 2010. To briefly explain them, they are rules that drastically reduce the (FAR) Floor Area Ratio that you can build on your Boulder lot, thus reducing the development potential and potentially the value of property.The [...]
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