Denver Zoning Changes are in Effect

The City of Denver has retooled their zoning codes and building requirements.  No longer will terms such as R2 or R1 be valid Denver real estate terms.  Why rock the boat?  The City of Denver had been using the same zoning codes for 50+years, and frankly, they had become outdated.

New zoning codes, multi-use laws, and building restrictions are now in place.  The new zoning concentrates on the neighborhood context to determine the standards for such neighborhoods.  For instance, what is allowed in the Urban Edge Context will not be permissible in the Suburban Context.

While heralded by many as a first step in preserving architecturally endangered areas, such as Washington Park, the codes are proving to be hurdle for investment developers.  Be sure to check with a Vintage Homes of Denver professional who knows the ins and outs of the new Denver real estate zoning codes before purchasing your next Denver home or lot.

Suburban Neighborhood The Suburban Neighborhood Context consists of curving streets, single-family residential and shopping centers.		Urban Edge    Neighborhood The Urban Edge Neighborhood Context consists of curving and grid street patterns, single family residential and shopettes.		Urban Neighborhood The Urban Neighborhood Context consists of a regular steet grid, single family residential and main streets and corner stores.
General Urban Neighborhood Predominantly multi- family, grid and alley block pattern, main streets and corner stores, multi-modal		Urban Center      Neighborhood Mixed use with both residential and commercial, high pedestrian activity, multi-modal transportation		Downtown Neighborhood Mixed use, transit hub, tallest buildings, high pedestrian activity, historic areas
Special Context and Districts Special Contexts and Districts….