Rezoning of 4507 North Rifle Way from PUD 319 to S-MX-5 for Mixed-Use Development

• When: 2025/02/19
• Address: 4507 North Rifle Way, Denver, CO 80249
• City: Denver
• State: CO
• Category: Spot Rezoning
• Subcategory: Mixed-Use Rezoning
• Asset Class: Mixed-Use
• Property Type: Low-Rise
• Size (AC): 12 AC
• New Zoning: S-MX-5 (Suburban - Mixed Use - 5 stories)
• New Zoning Description: S-MX-5 is a mixed use district that allows building forms appropriate on streets that are primarily Local or Collector Streets, or that are Arterial Streets if the zone lot is not located at the intersection of two Arterial Streets; the district allows for a desired building scale of 1 to 5 stories.
• Previous Zoning: PUD 319

The City and County of Denver approved a rezoning of 4507 North Rifle Way from PUD 319 to S-MX-5 to facilitate a mixed-use development. The rezoning shifts the property out of the Former Chapter 59 PUD, allowing for commercial and residential development up to 5 stories. The 12-acre site, currently vacant, is located in the Gateway-Green Valley Ranch statistical neighborhood and aligns with Denver’s growth and land-use plans. The rezoning promotes walkability, transit accessibility, and diverse housing options, supporting a vibrant mixed-use community. The decision is consistent with Blueprint Denver, the Comprehensive Plan 2040, and the Far Northeast Area Plan.

Why it Matters

This rezoning supports the development of a vibrant mixed-use center in Gateway-Green Valley Ranch, increasing housing supply, job opportunities, and commercial services. It aligns with city goals for urban development and equitable growth.

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