Council backs final development‑code changes, sends draft to planning commission and schedules public hearings

Jun 4, 2025

Council reviewed the final development code draft, directed staff on options to increase housing choices (adding cottage housing, reducing certain lot sizes), affirmed limits on drive‑throughs and parking‑lot connectivity, and set a public‑hearing schedule with planning commission review on July 1 and council readings in July and August.

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Thornton City Council reviewed the final draft of the city’s updated development code and directed staff to move forward to the Planning Commission public hearing process, while providing specific policy directions on housing types, TOD guidance, façade standards, drive‑through circulation and parking connectivity.

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