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Wheat Ridge adopts ADU ordinance changes to comply with state law, removes broad owner-occupancy deed restriction
Summary
City council adopted changes to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations to align with state legislation, modifying size limits, allowing ADUs in existing planned developments, and removing a blanket owner-occupancy deed-restriction requirement in most cases.
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — Wheat Ridge’s City Council adopted an ordinance on second reading updating local rules for accessory dwelling units to align the city’s code with recent state legislation.
The ordinance updates section 26-6-46 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to change ADU size limits, allow ADUs in existing planned developments, and revise owner-occupancy requirements. The changes were adopted unanimously.
Why it matters: The state adopted new ADU rules that take effect June 30, 2025. Cities must allow ADUs on lots with single-family homes and cannot impose arbitrary restrictions that effectively limit their…
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