Taller Buildings on North Federal Boulevard
City Council meeting · Monday, October 19 at 3:30 PM
The decision
Should the property at 2246 North Federal Boulevard be rezoned to allow buildings up to five stories?
Who notices: Jefferson Park residents near the property and people who walk or shop along this stretch of Federal Boulevard could notice changes.
Plain-language summary based on official city records. Written with AI assistance.
Your potential impact
Before · In your neighborhood
The current zoning allows a mix of uses in buildings up to three stories.
After · What could change
The property could have a street-oriented building combining homes, shops, or offices under main-street development rules.
The trade-offs
Potential benefits
Nearby business owners
Local business owners could gain customers if a future building adds homes above storefronts.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
Possible concerns
Residents of neighboring properties
A taller building could cast more shade on neighboring properties, depending on its design and placement.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
Over the years
Residents who walk along North Federal Boulevard
Walking past this property could eventually feel more like walking along a busy commercial street, depending on what gets built.
Possible longer-term effect, inferred from the proposal. Not a guaranteed outcome.
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Where things stand
Current official status: Second Reading w/Public Hearing
Listed council meeting: October 19, 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
Plain-language summary based on Denver's official city records, written with AI assistance. Not yet checked by a person.
26-1302Official status: Second Reading w/Public HearingUpdated by the City Oct 16, 2026
Read the official record
A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2246 North Federal Boulevard in Jefferson Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from G-MX-3, DO-8 to U-MS-5, DO-8, located at 2246 N. Federal Blvd., in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-2026.