Parker council o cially opposes state land use bill Construction projects on tap

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Amongst approving ordinances and contracts for construction projects across Parker, town council voiced their opinions on Senate Bill 23-213 and unanimously approved the resolution opposing the statewide land use and zoning preemptions bill.

Following the introduction of Colorado Legislature Senate Bill 23-213 in March, the Colorado Municipal League hosted an Executive Director Town Hall on March 29 to discuss and express concerns about the bill.

Sponsored by Sen. Dominick Moreno, D-Adams and Arapahoe, Rep. Iman Jodeh, D-Arapahoe, and Rep. Steven Woodrow, D-Denver, Senate Bill 23-213 concerns the state land use requirements and zoning preemptions as it aims to address the housing a ordability crisis. e bill states, “Addressing requirements for the regulations of accessory dwelling units, middle housing, transitoriented areas, key corridors, and manufactured and modular homes.”