Denver Zoning Roundup — February 2026

Denver had 4 public meetings in February 2026, with 601 zoning activity items identified across those sessions and 23 key decisions identified. Zoning was the most frequently discussed topic, appearing 144 times across meeting transcripts. Activity was up 427% compared to January (114 activity items across 4 meetings).

Activity items are keyword mentions — such as rezoning, variance, and public hearing — detected in official meeting transcripts.

Top Keywords This Month

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

Decision Breakdown

• Approved: 20
• Denied: 2
• Deferred/Continued: 1

Notable Meetings

3 of 4 meetings highlighted based on activity volume.

City Council - 2026-02-23

February 23, 2026 — 429 activity items identified (approved, industrial, comprehensive plan)

• 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.
• 7 more decisions — unlock full meeting analysis →

City Council - 2026-02-17

February 17, 2026 — 98 activity items identified (approved, zoning, denied)

• 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 11-0.
• 7 more decisions — unlock full meeting analysis →

City Council - 2026-02-09

February 9, 2026 — 67 activity items identified (approved, commercial, rezone)

• Approved: Designated 1555 North Grant Street (Knights of Columbus Hall) as a structure for preservation, including a 1928 lodge hall and 1963 mid-century modern hall designed by architect John F. Milan. The parking lot was designated as non-contributing, allowing future compatible development while preserving the historic buildings.
• 3 more decisions — unlock full meeting analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public meetings were held in Denver in February 2026?

Denver had 4 public meetings in February 2026, with 601 zoning activity items identified.

What were the top zoning topics in Denver in February 2026?

The most discussed topics were zoning (144), rezoning (119), residential (76), PUD (42), mixed use (36).

How many zoning decisions were made in Denver in February 2026?

23 key zoning decisions were identified across 4 public meetings in February 2026.

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions increased 454% compared to January — activity is accelerating in this area.
• Rezoning mentions increased 600% compared to January — activity is accelerating in this area.
• Residential mentions increased 1167% compared to January — activity is accelerating in this area.
• PUD is a new trending topic this month with 42 mentions — not seen in January.
• Mixed use is a new trending topic this month with 36 mentions — not seen in January.

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