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Council members preview concept to curb new single‑unit homes where higher‑density zoning exists
Summary
A council briefing proposed disallowing new single‑unit homes in zones planned for greater density, citing that about 28,000 housing units were built since 2019 with roughly 12% single‑unit; staff said an in‑depth market and capacity study is possible but complex.
Council members presented a concept that would prevent new single‑unit (SU) dwellings in areas the city has planned and zoned for higher‑density housing, saying the measure is intended to direct future growth to locations already planned for more units.
The concept was introduced as a policy idea rather than a drafted ordinance. “There are 28,000 dwelling units built in Denver since 2019 … 12% of the total housing units were single‑family homes,” said the sponsoring councilmember (speaker 14), using city housing data to frame the proposal. The…
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