The City and County of Denver has approved amendments to the Denver Zoning Code, updating the map amendment (rezoning) process and review criteria. These changes aim to align zoning decisions with Denver’s values and priorities, improve accessibility to the rezoning process, and better incorporate equity considerations. Key updates include expanded public notification requirements, new written notices to tenants and renters, a more streamlined review timeline, and revised rezoning review criteria that focus on community needs and adopted plans. The amendments also remove outdated criteria such as ‘Justifying Circumstances’ and ‘Uniformity of District Regulations’ while strengthening transparency and public engagement in the rezoning process.
This zoning code amendment enhances Denver’s ability to create equitable development outcomes, ensuring greater community participation in the rezoning process. By refining review criteria and improving notification procedures, the city aims to make zoning decisions more transparent, predictable, and aligned with community needs.