Denver Zoning Decisions: February 2026

In February 2026, Denver held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 8 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 7 approved (88% approval rate), 1 denied. Activity was up 427% compared to January (114 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 1965 Verbena Street in East Colfax

Denied.

Denied rezoning from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-B for 9,000 sq ft lot owned by Pavel Demshchenko. Proposal would have allowed minimum lot size reduction from 6,000 to 4,500 sq ft enabling lot subdivision for two single-family homes. CPD recommended denial citing inconsistency with Blueprint Denver and East Area Plan guidance requiring established pattern of smaller lots on surrounding blocks. Planning Board had unanimously recommended approval.

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Rezoning at 12150 East Andrews Drive in Montbello

Approved.

Rezoned approximately 3.4 acres from SMU 3 (suburban mixed use 3 stories) to SMX 3 (suburban mixed use 3 stories) to allow Open Arms Assisted Living to expand from 30 beds (residential care type 2) to 93 beds (residential care type 3). Applicant Peter Hynes/Open Arms operates affordable assisted living serving Medicaid beneficiaries, VA, and PACE program participants at below 60% AMI.

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Tramway Nonprofit Center Block Rezoning in Cole

Approved.

Rezoned 2.5 acres at 1625-1675 East 35th Avenue, 3532 North Franklin Street, and 3558 North Gilpin Street from former Chapter 59 RMU 20 with waivers and PUD 534 to PUD G-38. Creates three sub-areas: Sub-area A (Tramway Building) follows UMX 2X with conservation requirements limiting height to existing 1-2 stories; Sub-area B (vacant portion) follows URX 3 allowing 4 stories/45 feet for 63-unit 100% affordable housing; Sub-area C follows USUA allowing continued surface parking. Applicant Urban Land Conservancy partnered with Medici Communities which received LIHTC allocation in November 2025.

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Rezoning at 3050 Richard Allen Court in Skyland

Approved.

Rezoned approximately 1.5 acres from R-2-A (former Chapter 59) to E-MX-2X (urban edge mixed use, two stories, limited commercial) to allow Cross Purpose nonprofit to maintain compliance with state behavioral health licensing requirements. Cross Purpose provides career training and counseling services.

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Rezoning at 2001 South Acoma Street in Overland

Approved.

Rezoned 6,250 square foot lot from URH 2.5 (urban row house 2.5 stories) to CRX 5 (urban center residential mixed use 5 stories) to allow five for-sale townhomes. Applicant Andrew Ollery owns the property currently containing a single-family dwelling. Located within half mile of Evans Light Rail Station.

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Mini Bundle Text Amendment - Denver Zoning Code Alignment

Approved.

Approved text amendments to Denver Zoning Code covering four areas: Prop 123 expedited 90-day reviews for affordable housing projects, wireless telecommunications permitting for non-substantial modifications, ADU allowances in planned unit developments and removal of owner occupancy requirement for Denver Housing Authority properties, and extension of site development plan approval periods to 30 months. Vote was.

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DRMC Chapter 59 Zoning Language Amendments

Approved.

Approved corollary amendments to Denver Revised Municipal Code Chapter 59 aligning certain standards with Denver Zoning Code changes resulting from state mandates and incentives.

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Donation of Vintage Council Dais Desks to Museum of Denver

Approved.

Approved donation of six vintage dais desks from city council offices to Museum of Denver as part of council chambers renovation.

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Zoning Changes

• URH 2.5 (Urban Row House 2.5 stories) → CRX 5 (Urban Center Residential Mixed Use 5 stories), 6,250 square feet (0.14 acres) at 2001 South Acoma Street, Overland (Andrew Ollery)
• SMU 3 (Suburban Mixed Use 3 stories) → SMX 3 (Suburban Mixed Use 3 stories), 3.4 acres at 12150 East Andrews Drive, Montbello (Open Arms Assisted Living / Peter Hynes)
• RMU 20 with waivers and PUD 534 (Former Chapter 59) → PUD G-38 (Planned Unit Development with three sub-areas: UMX 2X, URX 3, USUA), 2.5 acres (107,820 square feet) at 1625-1675 East 35th Avenue, 3532 North Franklin Street, 3558 North Gilpin Street, Cole (Urban Land Conservancy)
• E-SU-Dx (6,000 sq ft minimum lot) → E-SU-B (4,500 sq ft minimum lot), 9,000 sq ft lot acres at 1965 Verbena Street, East Colfax (Pavel Demshchenko)
• R-2-A (former Chapter 59) → E-MX-2X, 1.5 acres (67,000 square feet) at 3050 Richard Allen Court, Skyland neighborhood (Cross Purpose nonprofit / Council Member Darrell Watson)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 144 instances
• rezoning: 119 instances
• residential: 76 instances
• PUD: 42 instances
• mixed use: 36 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 454% from January.
• Rezoning came up 600% more often than January.
• Residential saw 1167% more mentions month-over-month.
• PUD is new this month with 42 mentions, not present in January.
• Mixed use is new this month with 36 mentions, not present in January.

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