Allow Two-Unit Homes on Three Properties
City Council meeting · Monday, September 28 at 3:30 PM
The decision
Should Denver allow two-unit homes on these properties in Barnum and Barnum West?
Who notices: Residents near 76 North Hazel Court, 80–90 North Yates Street, and 4519 West 3rd Avenue would be closest to any changes.
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Your potential impact
After · What could change
The properties would move to a zoning category that allows two-unit homes. The change itself would not build any housing.
The trade-offs
Potential benefits
Owners of the properties being rezoned
Property owners could gain flexibility to create a second home for relatives or rental income.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
Possible concerns
Nearby residents who rely on street parking
Residents who park on the street could face more competition for spaces if additional households bring more cars.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
Over the years
Residents on the affected blocks
Over time, residents could share their block with more households if the added housing capacity is used.
Possible longer-term effect, inferred from the proposal. Not a guaranteed outcome.
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Where things stand
Current official status: Passed
Listed council meeting: September 28, 2026
A final vote result isn't available on this page yet. That doesn't mean a vote hasn't happened. The official record in Sources & transparency below has the City's latest status and meeting details.
Sources & transparency
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26-1252Official status: PassedUpdated by the City Oct 15, 2026
Read the official record
A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 76 North Hazel Court, 80-90 North Yates Street, and 4519 West 3rd Avenue in Barnum and Barnum West. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-TU-C, located at 76 N Hazel Ct., 80-90 Yates St., and 4519 W 3rd Ave., in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-1-2026.