The city restored the practice of fee-in-lieu for developers looking to pay their way out of parkland set-asides.
Lakewood loosens green space mandates for builders after projects grind to halt
John Aguilar
Lakewood’s controversial parkland measure grinds residential projects — even small ones — to a halt
The ramifications of Lakewood’s new law have been abrupt and widespread: The city hasn’t issued any residential building permits since Dec. 7, when the ordinance went into effect.
Developer sues Lakewood over rule change it fears could sink apartment project
Kairoi Properties says city leaders changed land-use rules mid-game.
Jeffco planning commission casts unanimous vote against proposed 250-acre Conifer bike park
Jeffco’s county commissioners will have final say in the coming months.
Golden to extend $100K hand to vape shops hurt by ban on flavored tobacco sales
The one-time revenue replacement program appears to be the first of its kind in Colorado.
Aurora tightens city’s urban camping ban by eliminating warning period before disbandment
The city will focus on encampments along the Interstate 225 corridor.
Brighton farm facing condemnation by homebuilder draws support from hundreds at court hearing
Palizzi Farm owners say the eminent domain condemnation would end their business if approved.
Do-or-die time for pipeline Thornton says it needs to keep home construction alive
Larimer County’s commissioners are set to decide a “critical vote” on the permit for the $500 million project.
Golden eyes tubing reservation system on Clear Creek to manage summer crowds
City has already imposed a cap on the number of tube rentals that can be made daily.
Metro Denver’s largest dog park faces potential downsizing, sparking outcry
Options for the Westminster Hills Open Space off-leash zone include reduction by more than 90 percent.
