On Monday, June 5, Denver City Council will consider zoning code changes that will make it easier to build accessory dwelling units that fit in with a variety of Denver neighborhoods. Thank you to those who have provided feedback over the past year to help the city identify the issues, analyze different solutions, and ultimately put forth a recommended strategy to achieve project goals. A special thank you to all the members of the community Advisory Committee who delivered key insights and brought important perspectives to the conversation.

At the hearing, Council will review the zoning code updates proposed for the Denver Zoning Code, as well as a bridge amendment that would apply key updates to Denver properties governed by Former Chapter 59 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code that already allow ADUs.  

You can provide public comment on any of these documents up to and during the public hearing.

Submit a comment via the comment form through June 1>>>

The public hearing will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 5. City Council meetings are open to the public and take place in the Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber at 1437 Bannock St, 4th Floor. There are multiple ways you can tune in:

• Sign up to speak starting at 3 p.m. on June 5
• Watch Live on Denver Public Access Channel 8
• Via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3Qxp3sO, Password: Denver
• To call in to listen: 720-928-9299, Enter ID 960 0657 7923

More information on the council webpage.

In 2019, the Denver City Council adopted Blueprint Denver, a citywide land use plan that was developed based on public input. Thousands of residents helped create the policy recommendations in Blueprint Denver, which includes specific recommendations regarding ADUs:

• that barriers to ADU construction be removed, 
• that zoning rules be reviewed and adjusted so ADUs fit into a variety of neighborhood contexts. 

ADUs can be a great way to increase affordable housing options, keep families living on the same property, and add gentle density to a neighborhood.