Denver Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Denver held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 4 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 60% compared to February (601 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 385 South Zuni Street

Approved.

Rezoning from B-1 with waivers (Chapter 59) to E-MX-3 (urban edge mixed-use, 3 stories) for a 0.14-acre parcel in Athmar Park. The applicant seeks to open a medical office, which was prohibited under the previous zoning waivers. Planning board recommended approval unanimously with no public opposition.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Rezoning at 4631 North Josephine Street

Approved.

Rezoned 9,484 sq ft parcel from PUD 335 (former auto repair) to URH 2.5 (urban row house up to 2.5 stories) in Elyria-Swansea. Tierra Colectiva Community Land Trust will develop four affordable homeownership units income-restricted to 80% AMI with 99-year land lease. Applicant: Habitat for Humanity/GES Coalition. Sponsored by Council Member Watson.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

West 32nd Avenue Rezoning in West Highland

Approved.

Council Bill 26-0026 rezoning multiple properties along West 32nd Avenue from Perry to Julian in West Highland from UMX-2, PUD 162, and UMS-3 to UMX-3 and UMS-3 with Design Overlay 8 (DO-8). The overlay prohibits drive-through building forms and requires ground floor nonresidential active uses to preserve commercial character. Passed.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Southwest Area Plan Adoption

Approved.

Council Bill 26-0103 approving and accepting the Southwest Area Plan covering Westwood, Ruby Hill, Marley, Atmar Park, and Overland neighborhoods (approximately 52,000 residents) as part of Comprehensive Plan 2040. Planning horizon extends to 2045. Passed.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• Not specified in transcript → Not specified in transcript at 4211 North Hooker Street, Berkeley (Not specified)
• B-1 with waivers (Chapter 59) → E-MX-3, 0.14 acres (implied from single parcel) at 385 South Zuni Street, Athmar Park (Not named in transcript)
• Not specified → Not specified at 3601 North Monaco Street Parkway, Northeast Park Hill (Not specified)
• Not specified → Not specified at 2625 East 3rd Avenue, Cherry Creek (Not specified)
• Not specified → Not specified at Multiple properties in Bear Valley, College View South Platte, Harvey Park, Harvey Park South, and Marston (Not specified)
• PUD 335 (Planned Unit Development - former auto repair) → URH 2.5 (Urban Row House up to 2.5 stories), 9,484 sq ft (reduced from original 16,500 sq ft due to I-70 expansion) acres at 4631 North Josephine Street, Elyria-Swansea (Habitat for Humanity / GES Coalition / Tierra Colectiva Community Land Trust)
• UMX-2, PUD 162, UMS-3 → UMX-3 with DO-8 and UMS-3 with DO-8 at West 32nd Avenue from Perry to Julian, West Highland neighborhood (Council President Sandoval)

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• zoning: 33 instances
• residential: 21 instances
• commercial: 19 instances
• mixed use: 18 instances

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