Did you know new zoning and land use codes are being proposed for Federal Blvd? Do you know what this means or how it might effect existing conditions, revitalization efforts and new development in the future? In a meeting sponsored by the Federal Boulevard Partnership (Partnership), you’ll have an opportunity to learn about the draft code, what’s being proposed for the Boulevard and recommend changes to the existing draft code map.

This important meeting is Wednesday, July 29th, 6:30 to 9:00 PM, at the Highlands Masonic Temple, W. 35th and Federal.

Earlier this summer Denver released a new draft zoning code and map. The city also confirmed a process to solicit public comment this summer, and plans the new code adoption process for late summer and fall. The process involves a series of public meetings in each City Council District. At each meeting the draft code and map is reviewed and discussed. Input is solicited in breakout sessions organized by neighborhood. Since the official city process is oriented towards large council districts and smaller neighborhoods, the Partnership decided to sponsor a public session targeting the Boulevard. Group breakout sessions by area of the Boulevard will have an opportunity to more closely review, comment and recommend about each area. Results from the meeting will be provided to City Council and the Community Planning and Development office.

As represented by the City, “word for word” from the draft zoning code Web site:

“Denver’s 53-year-old zoning code is broken and needs to be fixed. It suffers from more than a half century of incremental changes that have made it complicated, inconsistent and cumbersome. The New Zoning Code will put adopted citywide plans (products of extensive public input) to work for a better city. Denver citizens called for reform of the Zoning Code in the 1989 Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Plan 2000. This message was repeated in Blueprint Denver (2002) which provided the vision and initial strategy for fixing the Zoning Code. Denver needs a new zoning code that will support a growing economy, a sustainable environment, a diverse mix of housing, strong neighborhoods, and a high quality of life.”

Additional information about the draft Code, public solicitation and adoption process, go to the city’s Web site at Denver’s New Zoning Code.

This is an important opportunity for you to have your say about what the land use should be for the future of the Boulevard—take advantage of it!