Senate Bill 23-213
Senate Bill 23-213 was recently introduced in the Colorado State Senate. SB 23-213 would limit the ability of Mead to manage land use and zoning, instead it would centralize that authority in the State Capitol. The best people to make decisions about development are the residents and elected officials in this community.
On April 10, the Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution in opposition to Senate Bill 23-213. In April 19, the Planning Commission, also passed a resolution in opposition. The Board of Trustees and Planning Commissioners will continue to stand against this well-intentioned but flawed bill. If passed, SB 23-213 will impact every resident in Mead.
- The elimination of parking minimums
- The reduction of minimum lot sizes and the addition of requirements that duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, cottage clusters, and townhomes can be built in single-family zones, and up to six units per lot if two are affordable.
- Requiring local governments to allow accessory dwelling units (smaller, independent residential dwellings located on the same lot as a stand-alone home. i.e. tiny homes, garage homes, basement apartments)
- Prohibition of residential growth caps.
The Town of Mead’s elected officials, staff, and resident volunteers have worked hard to make sure Mead is a wonderful place to call home. At its core, SB 23-213 will strip away the Town's ability to plan and zone our community in a thoughtful and deliberate manner. If you are interested in sharing your thoughts on this issue, please contact your state representatives.
