Thread by @AndyKnny

This is pretty big. A proposal backed by Colorado’s most influential Democrats would eliminate single-family-only zoning in dozens of the largest cities. #copolitics cpr.org/2023/03/22/gov…

Townhomes and multiplexes up to six units would be allowed by right in all residential zones of many urban cities and metro suburbs, from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs to Grand Junction, plus places like Lakewood, Boulder, Arvada.

Square footage requirements would be eliminated statewide except for fire/safety reasons.

Limits on unrelated people living together would be banned statewide, ending a long fight in Boulder.

All but the smallest places would have to allow accessory dwelling units by right. Many cities would have to encourage/allow density around transit and commercial corridors.

Colorado would start planning statewide for housing, and cities would have to make plans to hit those goals. Unclear what kind of accountability for those plans.

Polis and sponsors stress this still leaves flexibility for cities, since it gives them multiple options for reaching some goals. But make no mistake, this is a huge proposal that will put Colorado’s housing debate on the national map.

Polis speaking now.

Would you believe me if I told you Polis led a pro-housing chant? #copolitics

Here's a copy of the bill I got. drive.google.com/file/d/1fBUcpH…

More: The bill would create minimum residential density and affordability standards around rail stations in Tier 1 cities and "key corridors" in Tier 1 and resort areas.

GOP response from @roseforCO: "Even more frustrating is the failure of the Governor and the Majority Party at the Legislature to acknowledge that the housing crisis is, in part, caused by regulations that not just impede but are stopping long-term and sustainable growth in CO."