Broomfield council adopts zoning and marijuana rules, backs TABOR court challenge and moves to amend Colorado voting-rights bill

The Broomfield City Council on April 8 approved several ordinances and policy positions, including a zoning change for property at 11961 Quay Street, a permanent prohibition on local marijuana cultivation and manufacturing, and an update to local marijuana licensing to permit nonmarijuana food sales. The council also voted to support a state joint resolution seeking a court review of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR), took an "amend" position on Senate Bill 25‑01 (the Colorado Voting Rights Act) and approved a business incentive agreement for Restaurant Depot on first reading.

Councilmembers heard a legislative update from Director of Strategic Initiatives and Governmental Affairs Denae Brouillard, who said the legislative session was nearing its end and highlighted major items including the long bill and a number of policy bills. "We're about three‑fourths of the way through the session," Brouillard told the council as she summarized bills that could affect the city and county of Broomfield.

Why it matters: the votes change what businesses and development can occur locally, set the city’s posture on major state policy fights and direct staff on code changes that affect future development approvals. The council’s formal positions—especially supporting the TABOR review and seeking amendments to the voting‑rights bill—signal Broomfield’s priorities at the state level.

Key actions and votes

- Rezoning: The council approved Ordinance No. 2264 rezoning 11961 Quay Street from Commercial C‑1J to General Industrial I‑2 on second and final reading; the motion passed unanimously. Planning staff presented no changes since the March 25 public hearing.

- Marijuana code changes: On second reading the council adopted Ordinance No. 2266 to make permanent a prohibition on local marijuana…