2025 Land Development Code Legislative Rezoning Project

Project Background

The new Land Development Code (LDC) was adopted by City Council on Monday, November 3, 2025. Now that the 2025 Land Development Code is adopted, the City is requiring all new rezonings and annexation applications to be processed under the 2025 Land Development Code. In addition, Community Development is working with the community on a legislative rezoning process this year to bring all properties under the 2025 Land Development Code. This process will involve robust engagement with the community, City Council, and the Planning Commission to develop and ultimately adopt a new zoning map for the city.

Project Goals

  • Create a Unified Zoning Map Under the 2025 LDC. Adopt a unified zoning map under the 2025 LDC. Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) will be treated as overlay districts, preserving existing entitlements while assigning a base zoning district to ensure long-term zoning consistency for the city.
  • Implement the Comprehensive Plan. Implement the 2045 Comprehensive Plan through legislative zoning, guided by character areas, residential and economic framework maps, and connected corridors plans. These maps will inform zoning recommendations and discussions with stakeholders.
  • Ensure Robust Engagement. Provide clear communication and a variety of engagement options, including open houses and interactive online tools.  
  • Address the Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Bill. Apply zoning near the Colorado & 72nd station area that complies with HB-24-1313. Due to the unique scope and objectives of this work, a more tailored engagement and planning process is planned to run concurrently with the citywide legislative rezoning effort The law requires two things:
    • Establish a housing opportunity goal, as defined by the state, within a 0.5-mile radius of major transit stations (for Commerce City, around Colorado & 72nd station area).
    • Ensure zoning in the area allows enough development capacity to meet that goal (construction is not required, only zoning capacity).

Project Timeline

Phase 1 (March – May 2026)

  • Engage on the draft zoning map and recommendations for the Northern Neighborhoods and E-470 Corridor
  • Engage on zoning alternatives for the 72nd and Colorado Station Area

Phase 2 (June – August 2026)

  • Engage on the draft zoning map and recommendations for the Core City and North Business District
  • Engage on the draft zoning action plan for the 72nd and Colorado Station Area

Phase 3 (September – November 2026)

  • Prepare the citywide draft zoning map and present it to Planning Commission and City Council for adoption.

Project Contact

Sung won Han, Principal Planner
 shan@c3gov.com | 303-227-8774

 

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