Approving a rezoning from E-SU-G to E-TU-C in the proposed DC Metropolitan District

• When: 2024/04/08
• Address: 971 South Wolff Street, Denver, CO
• Address: 995 South Wolff Street, Denver, CO
• City: Denver
• State: Colorado
• Category: Spot Rezoning
• Subcategory: Multifamily Rezoning
• Asset Class: Multifamily
• Property Type: Affordable Housing
• Size (SF): 37,500 SF
• Size (AC): 0.86 AC
• Size (Units): 170 Units
• New Zoning: E-TU-C
• New Zoning Description: Urban Edge, Two-Unit (C): Allows up to two units on a minimum zone lot of 5,500 square feet. Permitted building forms include Urban House, Duplex, Tandem House, and Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit. Designed for low-scale multi-unit residential uses in primarily single- and two-unit neighborhoods.
• Previous Zoning: E-SU-G
• Previous Zoning Description: Urban Edge, Single-Unit (G): Permits Suburban and Urban House forms on a minimum lot size of 9,000 SF. Designed for single-family homes, with max height of 30–35 feet and limited accessory structures like detached garages.

Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-G to E-TU-C located at 959 & 971 South Wolff Street in Council District 3. The project is aimed at providing affordable housing with 170 units to lease at rents affordable to qualifying households. The Committee approved the item during its meeting on 7-30-2024. The proposal supports the community by creating additional affordable housing opportunities.

Why it Matters

This development plays a crucial role in addressing the need for affordable housing in Council District 4, providing housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income households.

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