Planning Board public hearing set for Aug. 19

After two years of research, study and conversations with community members, local experts, service providers and neighborhood groups, legislative review of the group living project will begin later this month with a public hearing with the Denver Planning Board.

The board's meetings are currently being held in person with options for virtual participation. Visit www.Denvergov.org/planningboard for complete information.

Planning Board Public Hearing
3 p.m., Wednesday, August 19
Council Committee Room (#391)
& Parr-Widener Community Room (#389)
City and County Building, 1437 Bannock St.

An updated draft of the proposed text amendments to the Denver Zoning Code and a staff report will be posted online Wednesday, August 12. 

To submit comments to Planning Board members, please use the board's online comment form.

Additional information on how to sign up to speak in person or virtually (via Zoom) at the meeting will be posted on the Planning Board webpage and emailed out to this list several days ahead of time.

The meeting will also be broadcast live on Denver's Channel 8 and online at Denver8.tv.
About the Group Living Project
Denver has an immediate need for housing. With the evolving needs of our residents in mind, the challenges of the ongoing pandemic, the renewed push for addressing issues of race and equity, and changes to other housing regulations, city planners has been working with an advisory committee to evaluate the Denver Zoning Code’s rules for “group living.” This evaluation has included a review of land uses and definitions for: households, community corrections facilities, shelters for the homeless, residential care homes, new uses like tiny home villages, and more. Based on this evaluation, planners will recommend updates to the zoning code for some or all of these housing types.