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Littleton council refers Rooted in Littleton charter amendment to November ballot after lengthy hearing
Summary
After two hours of public comment and legal review, the Littleton City Council voted unanimously to place a citizen-initiated charter amendment about land-use limits on the Nov. 4 ballot. Speakers on both sides urged voters to decide; city staff and the attorney warned of legal and funding risks if the measure passes.
The Littleton City Council voted unanimously Sept. 2 to refer a citizen-initiated charter amendment to the Nov. 4 coordinated election that would lock residential land-use rules to the city’s Unified Land Use Code as of Jan. 1, 2025.
The proposal, circulated by Rooted in Littleton, would require voter approval to change many residential land uses and expand mailed notice for future zoning changes. City Attorney and staff briefed council that state law and recent legislation raise legal questions about the amendment and that the council’s role under state law is to place the valid petition on the ballot.
Why it matters: supporters say the measure protects single-family neighborhoods;…
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