In this issue, you will find:

Denver needs more affordable housing not just for those with the lowest incomes, but also for teachers, firefighters, restaurant workers—people who make our city the great place we all love. This is an issue that affects all of us, and as a city we can do more and do better to address the housing needs of all residents. For the last few months, city staff, local partners, and members of the community have been working to develop a draft policy approach that is now ready for your review.

Starting October 1, zoning permit applications will no longer be accepted by email. All commercial zoning applications have moved to e-permits. Please use the following instructions to submit your commercial zoning permit application via

e-permits:

Starting October 21, roofing permit applications for commercial and multi-family buildings that are 25,000 sq ft or larger and subject to the Green Buildings Ordinance will no longer be accepted by email. Use the following instructions to submit via e-permits:

Don't forget to view our e-permits FAQs and video tutorials if you need additional help with the e-permitting process.

This fall, city planners will look at how the Denver Zoning Code regulates Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). This project will not change where in the city ADUs are allowed, but will look at how they are designed, how they fit in with different types of neighborhoods and block patterns, and how updates to the zoning code may reduce barriers to creating ADUs.

This fall, city planners will work with community members to review Denver's process for rezoning properties. The year-long project will focus on implementing city goals around equity, as stated in Blueprint Denver, Denver's citywide land use and transportation plan.

Do you want to help improve transparency and access to the rezoning process? Address what is required to rezone a property? Think about how rezonings can lead to more equitable outcomes for communities? Join us by filling out the form below.

Landmark Preservation is updating the Design Guidelines for Denver Landmark Structures and Districts. Phase 1 of the update will focus on revisions to guidelines for solar panels, retaining walls, and cladding materials for infill, additions, and accessory structures as well as clarifications to existing guidelines about landscaping, sheds, lighting, egress windows, and fencing.