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 means officially updating the city's zoning map so that every property aligns with the new rules that did not automatically change when the code was adopted, this may include updating zoning district names, revised land use standards, or new housing and transit requirements. 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).

Public Meetings

Thank you to everyone who attended the recent virtual and in‑person open houses for the 2025 Land Development Code Legislative Rezone Project in March. These meetings provided an overview of the project and focused on sharing and gathering community feedback on the draft zoning map for the Northern Range area. Please see copies of the engagement materials included in these meetings.

Informational Boards(PDF, 4MB) | Presentation Slide(PDF, 2MB)

City Council and the Planning Commission will hold a joint study session on the legislative rezoning project during the Planning Commission meeting on May 5th. The meeting will begin at 6pm.

Online Survey 

Thank you for completing the online survey. Staff will review the feedback from our engagement thus far and post an engagement summary and an updated draft map for Phase 1 at the end of May. 

Office Hours 

Office hours will resume in June, when the Phase 2 outreach and engagement process begins. In the meantime, if you would still like to meet with staff, please email shan@c3gov.com to arrange a date and time.

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.

Stay in touch

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

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