CodeNext: Unified Development Code

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On September 25, 2023 city council adopted the new Unified Development Code (CodeNext).

Project Update

On September 25, 2023 city council adopted the new Unified Development Code (CodeNext). The new development code will became effective on October 27, 2023 and may be viewed HERE. 

The information sheets below focus on the six topics that shaped many of the conversations around CodeNext. These topics discuss changes surrounding house types, the design and character of our residential neighborhoods, how our commercial spaces and buildings look and operate, and the new sustainable measures created by these revisions.

  1. Accessory Dwelling Units
  2. Small-Lot Detached Housing
  3. Multi-Unit Buildings
  4. Neighborhood Design
  5. Placemaking
  6. Sustainability
  7. Glossary of Terms/Zoning District Intent Statements

What's new in the code?

  • CodeNext strengthens development regulations to ensure that developers build more attractive, sustainable and neighborhood friendly buildings along with biking and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
  • CodeNext includes new residential design standards to ensure that future development factors the existing character of residential neighborhoods.

Why was CodeNext needed, and what does it bring to the table?

Old development standards that worked in 2004 weren’t aligning with the expanding needs of our emerging city. In recent years, city staff and city council worked to amend the Unified Development Code retroactively, based on the changes the community faced.

Unfortunately, this ‘band-aid’ approach only works for so long.

CodeNext is the first overhaul of the regulations around new construction and redevelopment in Englewood in almost 20 years.

The Lowdown on ADUs

In 2019, many of the residentially zoned lots in Englewood were given the right to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU).

Up to now, only seven new ADUs have been constructed with six more under construction or having an approved building permit.

  • Gives all residentially zoned lots the ability to have an ADU, while R-1 districts are permitted no more than one ADU per lot.
  • Increases allowances and options while decreasing impediments to the development of new ADUs.
  • Allowing ADUs provides for smaller unit sizes that cost less and allow new citizens, including young professionals, teachers, members of the medical community and many other employees of Englewood businesses, to live in our community.
  • ADUs put very little burden on the city’s infrastructure as they have no lawn to water, house very few people and take up a small footprint.

What’s in it for you? A LOT ACTUALLY!

  • Preserving your historic home or neighborhood
    • CodeNext contains the city’s first comprehensive historic preservation ordinance. Residents can now apply to preserve their home or neighborhood.
  • Design and appearance of new homes, apartments and commercial buildings
    • Most cities have had design standards for homes, apartments and buildings for decades, but not Englewood…until now!
  • Attractive and sustainable landscaping on commercial corridors and lots
    • CodeNext has Englewood’s most robust landscaping standards for new development to make the city more beautiful and sustainable.
  • Streets designed for pedestrians and bicycles
    • New standards for development require bicycle amenities like racks and bike lanes along with new sidewalk standards for pedestrian-friendly sidewalks.
  • Smaller housing unit sizes to improve affordability and rental income for homeowners
    • Lower lot size standards will allow for the construction of smaller homes along with increased ability to construct ADUs.
  • Sustainability and water conservation efforts
    • CodeNext contains the city’s first xeric, low-water use design guidelines to enable more sustainable development including encouraging landscaping with native and drought-tolerant plants.

Business Testimonials

"I’m excited for the CodeNext update which will support growth in the Englewood Downtown as well as keep up with current and emerging needs in the city."
Brad Nixon, Business Owner
Nixon’s Coffee and Share Good Foods

"Downtown Englewood employers say their biggest challenge to recruit and retain employees is the high cost of housing. Our local businesses will thrive—and stay here—if their employees can live, work and spend locally."
Hilarie Portell, Executive Director
Englewood Downtown Development Authority

"CodeNext not only benefits our local businesses but also enhances the overall quality of life for Englewood residents allowing a diverse community to continue to grow and flourish."
Hugo Weinberger, President
The Situs Group

CodeNext DOES NOT

  • Give developers a greenlight to redevelop the city
    • CodeNext does not remove requirements from other city codes that mandate new developments conduct needed studies and/or upgrades to water, sewer or other infrastructure.
  • Change existing zoning
    • CodeNext does not rezone any property within the City of Englewood.
  • Add multi-unit buildings to single-family zoning districts
    • CodeNext does not allow for duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes or any other multi-unit buildings to be constructed in R-1 districts.
  • Change regulations surrounding short-term rentals
  • Force property owners to sell or redevelop their property
    • CodeNext does not mandate that owners sell or make changes to their existing home or properties. The provisions of the code apply when an owner wants to make significant exterior improvements or rebuild.

View the Adoption Mailer PDF Here


Project Description

CodeNext represents the update of Englewood’s comprehensive framework of development regulations, or Unified Development Code (UDC), to ensure quality development for all generations. Englewood is a diverse community with development ranging from the transit-oriented CityCenter and historic Downtown to a strategically planned network of early-mid 20th Century bungalow-style neighborhoods. CodeNext contemplated all development contexts in a way that is appropriate to different neighborhood, market, and environmental settings through the code revision process. The UDC includes regulations and design standards that address zoning, land uses, building setbacks, building height, parking, landscaping, neighborhood character, application procedures, and is one of the primary tools used to support the implementation of the city’s comprehensive plan, Englewood Forward. 

Englewood Forward was unanimously adopted by city council in 2017 and the Plan places renewed emphasis on community priorities and emerging issues to support Englewood’s existing residential neighborhoods, incentivizing and maintain more affordable and attainable housing, diversifying the types of housing available, promoting mixed-use and transit-supportive development along key corridors, and addressing the changing dynamics of employment and industrial lands within the city. 

CodeNext strived to facilitate the implementation of the Plan and address its goals, while responding to shifting priorities and changes in social and market conditions through revisions to the UDC. The former UDC was primarily developed and adopted in 2004 and was not comprehensively revised since its inception.

CodeNext ensured that Englewood’s Unified Development Code, core policy documents and land use regulations were congruent with the community’s goals and values for a sustainable city. Additionally, the process followed these guiding principles during the revision:

  • Provided a comprehensive framework for development;
  • Ensured that the UDC is user-friendly and modernized;
  • Gathered community support from a broad range of stakeholders;
  • Strived to make the right things easy with streamlined approval processes with standards that align with desired development patterns;
  • Employed local and national best practices with a focus on peer Colorado communities;
  • Maintained flexibility and certainty for consistency of outcomes;
  • Minimized nonconformities; and
  • Community stakeholders will be engaged throughout the process.

Comments and Questions

We want to hear from our Englewood residents and business owners, Ask a question or leave us a comment. 

Leave a Comment: CLICK HERE

Ask a Question: CLICK HERE


Unified Development Code Adopted by City Council on September 25, 2023

Below is a link to the adopted Unified Development Code.  Previous drafts may be found HERE.

Project Update

On September 25, 2023 city council adopted the new Unified Development Code (CodeNext). The new development code will became effective on October 27, 2023 and may be viewed HERE. 

The information sheets below focus on the six topics that shaped many of the conversations around CodeNext. These topics discuss changes surrounding house types, the design and character of our residential neighborhoods, how our commercial spaces and buildings look and operate, and the new sustainable measures created by these revisions.

  1. Accessory Dwelling Units
  2. Small-Lot Detached Housing
  3. Multi-Unit Buildings
  4. Neighborhood Design
  5. Placemaking
  6. Sustainability
  7. Glossary of Terms/Zoning District Intent Statements

What's new in the code?

  • CodeNext strengthens development regulations to ensure that developers build more attractive, sustainable and neighborhood friendly buildings along with biking and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
  • CodeNext includes new residential design standards to ensure that future development factors the existing character of residential neighborhoods.

Why was CodeNext needed, and what does it bring to the table?

Old development standards that worked in 2004 weren’t aligning with the expanding needs of our emerging city. In recent years, city staff and city council worked to amend the Unified Development Code retroactively, based on the changes the community faced.

Unfortunately, this ‘band-aid’ approach only works for so long.

CodeNext is the first overhaul of the regulations around new construction and redevelopment in Englewood in almost 20 years.

The Lowdown on ADUs

In 2019, many of the residentially zoned lots in Englewood were given the right to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU).

Up to now, only seven new ADUs have been constructed with six more under construction or having an approved building permit.

  • Gives all residentially zoned lots the ability to have an ADU, while R-1 districts are permitted no more than one ADU per lot.
  • Increases allowances and options while decreasing impediments to the development of new ADUs.
  • Allowing ADUs provides for smaller unit sizes that cost less and allow new citizens, including young professionals, teachers, members of the medical community and many other employees of Englewood businesses, to live in our community.
  • ADUs put very little burden on the city’s infrastructure as they have no lawn to water, house very few people and take up a small footprint.

What’s in it for you? A LOT ACTUALLY!

  • Preserving your historic home or neighborhood
    • CodeNext contains the city’s first comprehensive historic preservation ordinance. Residents can now apply to preserve their home or neighborhood.
  • Design and appearance of new homes, apartments and commercial buildings
    • Most cities have had design standards for homes, apartments and buildings for decades, but not Englewood…until now!
  • Attractive and sustainable landscaping on commercial corridors and lots
    • CodeNext has Englewood’s most robust landscaping standards for new development to make the city more beautiful and sustainable.
  • Streets designed for pedestrians and bicycles
    • New standards for development require bicycle amenities like racks and bike lanes along with new sidewalk standards for pedestrian-friendly sidewalks.
  • Smaller housing unit sizes to improve affordability and rental income for homeowners
    • Lower lot size standards will allow for the construction of smaller homes along with increased ability to construct ADUs.
  • Sustainability and water conservation efforts
    • CodeNext contains the city’s first xeric, low-water use design guidelines to enable more sustainable development including encouraging landscaping with native and drought-tolerant plants.

Business Testimonials

"I’m excited for the CodeNext update which will support growth in the Englewood Downtown as well as keep up with current and emerging needs in the city."
Brad Nixon, Business Owner
Nixon’s Coffee and Share Good Foods

"Downtown Englewood employers say their biggest challenge to recruit and retain employees is the high cost of housing. Our local businesses will thrive—and stay here—if their employees can live, work and spend locally."
Hilarie Portell, Executive Director
Englewood Downtown Development Authority

"CodeNext not only benefits our local businesses but also enhances the overall quality of life for Englewood residents allowing a diverse community to continue to grow and flourish."
Hugo Weinberger, President
The Situs Group

CodeNext DOES NOT

  • Give developers a greenlight to redevelop the city
    • CodeNext does not remove requirements from other city codes that mandate new developments conduct needed studies and/or upgrades to water, sewer or other infrastructure.
  • Change existing zoning
    • CodeNext does not rezone any property within the City of Englewood.
  • Add multi-unit buildings to single-family zoning districts
    • CodeNext does not allow for duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes or any other multi-unit buildings to be constructed in R-1 districts.
  • Change regulations surrounding short-term rentals
  • Force property owners to sell or redevelop their property
    • CodeNext does not mandate that owners sell or make changes to their existing home or properties. The provisions of the code apply when an owner wants to make significant exterior improvements or rebuild.

View the Adoption Mailer PDF Here


Project Description

CodeNext represents the update of Englewood’s comprehensive framework of development regulations, or Unified Development Code (UDC), to ensure quality development for all generations. Englewood is a diverse community with development ranging from the transit-oriented CityCenter and historic Downtown to a strategically planned network of early-mid 20th Century bungalow-style neighborhoods. CodeNext contemplated all development contexts in a way that is appropriate to different neighborhood, market, and environmental settings through the code revision process. The UDC includes regulations and design standards that address zoning, land uses, building setbacks, building height, parking, landscaping, neighborhood character, application procedures, and is one of the primary tools used to support the implementation of the city’s comprehensive plan, Englewood Forward. 

Englewood Forward was unanimously adopted by city council in 2017 and the Plan places renewed emphasis on community priorities and emerging issues to support Englewood’s existing residential neighborhoods, incentivizing and maintain more affordable and attainable housing, diversifying the types of housing available, promoting mixed-use and transit-supportive development along key corridors, and addressing the changing dynamics of employment and industrial lands within the city. 

CodeNext strived to facilitate the implementation of the Plan and address its goals, while responding to shifting priorities and changes in social and market conditions through revisions to the UDC. The former UDC was primarily developed and adopted in 2004 and was not comprehensively revised since its inception.

CodeNext ensured that Englewood’s Unified Development Code, core policy documents and land use regulations were congruent with the community’s goals and values for a sustainable city. Additionally, the process followed these guiding principles during the revision:

  • Provided a comprehensive framework for development;
  • Ensured that the UDC is user-friendly and modernized;
  • Gathered community support from a broad range of stakeholders;
  • Strived to make the right things easy with streamlined approval processes with standards that align with desired development patterns;
  • Employed local and national best practices with a focus on peer Colorado communities;
  • Maintained flexibility and certainty for consistency of outcomes;
  • Minimized nonconformities; and
  • Community stakeholders will be engaged throughout the process.

Comments and Questions

We want to hear from our Englewood residents and business owners, Ask a question or leave us a comment. 

Leave a Comment: CLICK HERE

Ask a Question: CLICK HERE


Unified Development Code Adopted by City Council on September 25, 2023

Below is a link to the adopted Unified Development Code.  Previous drafts may be found HERE.

On September 25, 2023 city council adopted the new Unified Development Code (CodeNext).

  • Share How can we request changes to the code. Speceifically 16-9-2:A-2 regarding " If the nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days or more, regardless of any intent to resume operations, any future use of the buildings or structure must be a conforming use." I'd like to request that be a shorter timeframe. on Facebook Share How can we request changes to the code. Speceifically 16-9-2:A-2 regarding " If the nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days or more, regardless of any intent to resume operations, any future use of the buildings or structure must be a conforming use." I'd like to request that be a shorter timeframe. on Twitter Share How can we request changes to the code. Speceifically 16-9-2:A-2 regarding " If the nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days or more, regardless of any intent to resume operations, any future use of the buildings or structure must be a conforming use." I'd like to request that be a shorter timeframe. on Linkedin Email How can we request changes to the code. Speceifically 16-9-2:A-2 regarding " If the nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days or more, regardless of any intent to resume operations, any future use of the buildings or structure must be a conforming use." I'd like to request that be a shorter timeframe. link

    How can we request changes to the code. Speceifically 16-9-2:A-2 regarding " If the nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days or more, regardless of any intent to resume operations, any future use of the buildings or structure must be a conforming use." I'd like to request that be a shorter timeframe.

    James Cooper asked over 1 year ago

    The CodeNext project is scheduled for a public hearing before the Englewood City Council on August 21, 2023, beginning at 7:00pm.  If you would like to provide comments, you can provide written comments to the City Clerk's Office at CityClerk@englewoodco.gov or to the Community Development Department at commdev@englewoodco.gov or you can provide testimony at the public hearing on August 21st.  Additional instructions for participation during the public hearing are provided on the City Council agenda which will be posted on the City of Englewood Meetings Portal webpage.

  • Share If a home owner house is allowed for multiplex dwelling, and can be subdivided into multiple lots ex: 2. Will Englewood city force the homeowner to SELL their land/home and pay them appraised value ex: 600k and tell them to vacate/leave that lot, or a lot worth a house built on it. Also, what if the home owner have invested money in the house to remodel (plumbing, electric and floors, dry wall, paint etc). Homeowners are WORRIED that City will pay minimal appraisal value to buy a house/land and FORCE homeowners to sell it? Please advise on both questions. Thanks. on Facebook Share If a home owner house is allowed for multiplex dwelling, and can be subdivided into multiple lots ex: 2. Will Englewood city force the homeowner to SELL their land/home and pay them appraised value ex: 600k and tell them to vacate/leave that lot, or a lot worth a house built on it. Also, what if the home owner have invested money in the house to remodel (plumbing, electric and floors, dry wall, paint etc). Homeowners are WORRIED that City will pay minimal appraisal value to buy a house/land and FORCE homeowners to sell it? Please advise on both questions. Thanks. on Twitter Share If a home owner house is allowed for multiplex dwelling, and can be subdivided into multiple lots ex: 2. Will Englewood city force the homeowner to SELL their land/home and pay them appraised value ex: 600k and tell them to vacate/leave that lot, or a lot worth a house built on it. Also, what if the home owner have invested money in the house to remodel (plumbing, electric and floors, dry wall, paint etc). Homeowners are WORRIED that City will pay minimal appraisal value to buy a house/land and FORCE homeowners to sell it? Please advise on both questions. Thanks. on Linkedin Email If a home owner house is allowed for multiplex dwelling, and can be subdivided into multiple lots ex: 2. Will Englewood city force the homeowner to SELL their land/home and pay them appraised value ex: 600k and tell them to vacate/leave that lot, or a lot worth a house built on it. Also, what if the home owner have invested money in the house to remodel (plumbing, electric and floors, dry wall, paint etc). Homeowners are WORRIED that City will pay minimal appraisal value to buy a house/land and FORCE homeowners to sell it? Please advise on both questions. Thanks. link

    If a home owner house is allowed for multiplex dwelling, and can be subdivided into multiple lots ex: 2. Will Englewood city force the homeowner to SELL their land/home and pay them appraised value ex: 600k and tell them to vacate/leave that lot, or a lot worth a house built on it. Also, what if the home owner have invested money in the house to remodel (plumbing, electric and floors, dry wall, paint etc). Homeowners are WORRIED that City will pay minimal appraisal value to buy a house/land and FORCE homeowners to sell it? Please advise on both questions. Thanks.

    Ska asked almost 2 years ago

    CodeNext does not include provisions that would require a property owner to sell their property, or their home, for the purpose of development or redevelopment.  

  • Share What happens to corner residents who live here now? Why disrupt them? Property values in neighborhood on Facebook Share What happens to corner residents who live here now? Why disrupt them? Property values in neighborhood on Twitter Share What happens to corner residents who live here now? Why disrupt them? Property values in neighborhood on Linkedin Email What happens to corner residents who live here now? Why disrupt them? Property values in neighborhood link

    What happens to corner residents who live here now? Why disrupt them? Property values in neighborhood

    Esther asked about 2 years ago

    At the April 17, 2023, meeting, the City Council unanimously agreed to no longer pursue two- to four-unit multifamily buildings in single-family zoning on corner lots.  

    CodeNext is pursuing additional residential allowances for some corner lots, depending on the zoning district.  Please see Table 5-2 in Chapter 5: Residential Development and Design for these allowances.  

  • Share Will any changes or updates come to the noise ordinance? Specifically, it would be nice to see changes related to vehicles with loud mufflers or just loud vehicles in general. These are/ can be a detriment to quality of life and overall feel of our community. Additionally, it would be nice to see greater enforcement of the existing noise ordinance for businesses near residential neighborhoods. on Facebook Share Will any changes or updates come to the noise ordinance? Specifically, it would be nice to see changes related to vehicles with loud mufflers or just loud vehicles in general. These are/ can be a detriment to quality of life and overall feel of our community. Additionally, it would be nice to see greater enforcement of the existing noise ordinance for businesses near residential neighborhoods. on Twitter Share Will any changes or updates come to the noise ordinance? Specifically, it would be nice to see changes related to vehicles with loud mufflers or just loud vehicles in general. These are/ can be a detriment to quality of life and overall feel of our community. Additionally, it would be nice to see greater enforcement of the existing noise ordinance for businesses near residential neighborhoods. on Linkedin Email Will any changes or updates come to the noise ordinance? Specifically, it would be nice to see changes related to vehicles with loud mufflers or just loud vehicles in general. These are/ can be a detriment to quality of life and overall feel of our community. Additionally, it would be nice to see greater enforcement of the existing noise ordinance for businesses near residential neighborhoods. link

    Will any changes or updates come to the noise ordinance? Specifically, it would be nice to see changes related to vehicles with loud mufflers or just loud vehicles in general. These are/ can be a detriment to quality of life and overall feel of our community. Additionally, it would be nice to see greater enforcement of the existing noise ordinance for businesses near residential neighborhoods.

    LJ asked almost 3 years ago

    Changes to Title 15 are not occurring through this process.  Please contact Code Enforcement for questions related to this issue.  They can be reached at 303-62-2335 or via email at codeenforcement@englewoodco.gov. 

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    What is the required fire lane width in Englewood, CO ? Thanks

    Val asked almost 2 years ago

    Fire lane requirements are not included in the CodeNext project but can be found in the International Fire Code Adopted Denver Amendments.

    Section 503
    Fire Apparatus Access Roads
    Section 503.2.1 Dimensions is replaced as follows:
    503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet, exclusive of shoulders. Existing fire apparatus access roads shall maintain their width but shall b not less than allowed in Table 503.2.1. Approved security gates shall comply with Section 503.6 and fire access roads shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.

    For additional information please view the Fire Prevention webpage or contact Fire Marshal Mike Smith at mjsmith@englewoodco.gov. 

  • Share Hello, Englewood city council members. Will you please create an online survey and mail out an info postcard including the survey link on the ADU change proposal? I believe this change proposal is important enough to warrant an info postcard mailer and an online survey! This would inform the citizens and give you the city council a picture of the will of the citizens on this major ADU zoning change proposal! I am concerned too few citizens know that there IS a proposal to change the code on ADU's and or what is included in this change proposal. Where can I view /read the current proposed changes to ADU's? What is the current status of the proposed changes to ADU's? When are the proposed ADU changes scheduled to be voted on by the city council? Thank you! on Facebook Share Hello, Englewood city council members. Will you please create an online survey and mail out an info postcard including the survey link on the ADU change proposal? I believe this change proposal is important enough to warrant an info postcard mailer and an online survey! This would inform the citizens and give you the city council a picture of the will of the citizens on this major ADU zoning change proposal! I am concerned too few citizens know that there IS a proposal to change the code on ADU's and or what is included in this change proposal. Where can I view /read the current proposed changes to ADU's? What is the current status of the proposed changes to ADU's? When are the proposed ADU changes scheduled to be voted on by the city council? Thank you! on Twitter Share Hello, Englewood city council members. Will you please create an online survey and mail out an info postcard including the survey link on the ADU change proposal? I believe this change proposal is important enough to warrant an info postcard mailer and an online survey! This would inform the citizens and give you the city council a picture of the will of the citizens on this major ADU zoning change proposal! I am concerned too few citizens know that there IS a proposal to change the code on ADU's and or what is included in this change proposal. Where can I view /read the current proposed changes to ADU's? What is the current status of the proposed changes to ADU's? When are the proposed ADU changes scheduled to be voted on by the city council? Thank you! on Linkedin Email Hello, Englewood city council members. Will you please create an online survey and mail out an info postcard including the survey link on the ADU change proposal? I believe this change proposal is important enough to warrant an info postcard mailer and an online survey! This would inform the citizens and give you the city council a picture of the will of the citizens on this major ADU zoning change proposal! I am concerned too few citizens know that there IS a proposal to change the code on ADU's and or what is included in this change proposal. Where can I view /read the current proposed changes to ADU's? What is the current status of the proposed changes to ADU's? When are the proposed ADU changes scheduled to be voted on by the city council? Thank you! link

    Hello, Englewood city council members. Will you please create an online survey and mail out an info postcard including the survey link on the ADU change proposal? I believe this change proposal is important enough to warrant an info postcard mailer and an online survey! This would inform the citizens and give you the city council a picture of the will of the citizens on this major ADU zoning change proposal! I am concerned too few citizens know that there IS a proposal to change the code on ADU's and or what is included in this change proposal. Where can I view /read the current proposed changes to ADU's? What is the current status of the proposed changes to ADU's? When are the proposed ADU changes scheduled to be voted on by the city council? Thank you!

    Annie's Q's asked almost 2 years ago

    Current use specific standards for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) can be found in Section 16-5-2 of the Englewood Municipal Code, while the specific use standards being proposed through CodeNext can be found in Chapter 4: Zone Districts and Uses in Section 16-4-4.  A summary of the changes was recently presented at a Planning and Zoning Commission study session.  You can view the PDF of the presentation here, the section on ADUs begins on slide seven.  A link to the meeting video can also be found here.

    The CodeNext project has been ongoing since 2020, beginning with the assessment of the city's current development code.  The final assessment report, 2020 Unified Development Code Assessment, was presented to the City Council on March 22, 2021.  The project is now in the beginning of the adoption phase.  A public hearing has been tentatively scheduled for the Planning and Zoning Commission for July 11, 2023.  A public hearing has also been tentatively scheduled for the City Council for August 21, 2023.  

  • Share How many parking spaces does an apartment complex have to have? and does that include street parking? for example if a complex is composed of 250 apartments aren't they supposed to have at least 425 parking spaces available? If i read correctly a apartment complex is to have 1.7 spaces per unit. If I am correct how do apartments get penalized if they even do for lack of spaces? on Facebook Share How many parking spaces does an apartment complex have to have? and does that include street parking? for example if a complex is composed of 250 apartments aren't they supposed to have at least 425 parking spaces available? If i read correctly a apartment complex is to have 1.7 spaces per unit. If I am correct how do apartments get penalized if they even do for lack of spaces? on Twitter Share How many parking spaces does an apartment complex have to have? and does that include street parking? for example if a complex is composed of 250 apartments aren't they supposed to have at least 425 parking spaces available? If i read correctly a apartment complex is to have 1.7 spaces per unit. If I am correct how do apartments get penalized if they even do for lack of spaces? on Linkedin Email How many parking spaces does an apartment complex have to have? and does that include street parking? for example if a complex is composed of 250 apartments aren't they supposed to have at least 425 parking spaces available? If i read correctly a apartment complex is to have 1.7 spaces per unit. If I am correct how do apartments get penalized if they even do for lack of spaces? link

    How many parking spaces does an apartment complex have to have? and does that include street parking? for example if a complex is composed of 250 apartments aren't they supposed to have at least 425 parking spaces available? If i read correctly a apartment complex is to have 1.7 spaces per unit. If I am correct how do apartments get penalized if they even do for lack of spaces?

    Halima B asked almost 2 years ago

    Multi-unit dwellings with five or more units are currently required to provide 1.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit, plus guest parking of one space for every five units.  That averages out to 1.7 parking spaces per unit.  Street parking is not included when calculating parking requirements.  

    Many newer multi-unit projects have been approved through Planned Unit Developments (PUDs), which can adopt individualized parking requirements that may be different for each development. 

    CodeNext is proposing to require parking to be specific to the types of units being constructed, rather than a blanket, per unit parking requirement.  Chapter 7, Table 7-3: Required Parking proposes that multi-unit developments of 3 units or more provide the following parking requirements:

    One-bedroom or efficiency units - 1 space per unit
    Two-bedroom units - 1.5 spaces per unit
    Three-bedroom units and above - 2 spaces per unit
    Guest parking - 1 space per each 5 units

    Multi-unit projects that were built prior to current standards may have less parking than codes currently require, which is generally considered a nonconformity.  This means that when it was built, it would have met the requirements of that time, but the adoption of new development codes may have changed the conditions, and the project no longer meets the new minimum requirements.  These nonconformities are allowed to continue their use, subject to Chapter 9 of the Englewood Municipal Code.

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    Does the new code make it easier or harder to add additional housing units to an existing single-family home?

    Matt D asked about 2 years ago

    The UDC Steering Committee and the City Council have both discussed broadening the allowances for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).  The most recent city council study session on March 13th discussed ADU expansions as well as other housing related topics.  You can find the council communication and presentation here and the meeting video here.  Keep in mind that the revisions centered around two- to four-unit building types in the R-1 districts are currently on hold while awaiting the outcome of Senate Bill 23-213.  

  • Share Hi there, I was informed that Englewood would be allowing ADUs to be used as short term rentals starting this May and was about to make an offer on a home with an ADU in direct relation to this news as it would finally give our family the opportunity to be able to afford to buy a larger home and grow. I'm now seeing that Code Next has been postponed. Is this going to impact the ADU short term rental allowance timeline? Thank you on Facebook Share Hi there, I was informed that Englewood would be allowing ADUs to be used as short term rentals starting this May and was about to make an offer on a home with an ADU in direct relation to this news as it would finally give our family the opportunity to be able to afford to buy a larger home and grow. I'm now seeing that Code Next has been postponed. Is this going to impact the ADU short term rental allowance timeline? Thank you on Twitter Share Hi there, I was informed that Englewood would be allowing ADUs to be used as short term rentals starting this May and was about to make an offer on a home with an ADU in direct relation to this news as it would finally give our family the opportunity to be able to afford to buy a larger home and grow. I'm now seeing that Code Next has been postponed. Is this going to impact the ADU short term rental allowance timeline? Thank you on Linkedin Email Hi there, I was informed that Englewood would be allowing ADUs to be used as short term rentals starting this May and was about to make an offer on a home with an ADU in direct relation to this news as it would finally give our family the opportunity to be able to afford to buy a larger home and grow. I'm now seeing that Code Next has been postponed. Is this going to impact the ADU short term rental allowance timeline? Thank you link

    Hi there, I was informed that Englewood would be allowing ADUs to be used as short term rentals starting this May and was about to make an offer on a home with an ADU in direct relation to this news as it would finally give our family the opportunity to be able to afford to buy a larger home and grow. I'm now seeing that Code Next has been postponed. Is this going to impact the ADU short term rental allowance timeline? Thank you

    yleep asked about 2 years ago

    Short-Term Rental (STR) requirements and processes are not being revised through the CodeNext project, but through a separate process.  On March 27, 2023, staff presented a study session item on the topic of STRs to the City Council.  While there has been discussion around allowing STRs in Accessory Dwelling Units, the regulations are still in draft form and have not been adopted.  Please contact Erik Sampson, Planner II for more information on this topic.  He can be reached at ESampson@englewoodco.gov.  The council communication and draft regulations from the March 27th meeting can be found here, and the meeting video can be found here.

  • Share When will this start to happen? I live 3rd house from federal, view from my living room window will change dramatically . I’m concerned about older neighbors on Facebook Share When will this start to happen? I live 3rd house from federal, view from my living room window will change dramatically . I’m concerned about older neighbors on Twitter Share When will this start to happen? I live 3rd house from federal, view from my living room window will change dramatically . I’m concerned about older neighbors on Linkedin Email When will this start to happen? I live 3rd house from federal, view from my living room window will change dramatically . I’m concerned about older neighbors link

    When will this start to happen? I live 3rd house from federal, view from my living room window will change dramatically . I’m concerned about older neighbors

    Esther asked about 2 years ago

    Adoption and implementation timelines for CodeNext have not yet been determined as the initial draft is still being reviewed at City Council study sessions.  Stay tuned to the Englewood Engaged page for updates on future public engagement opportunities along with potential adoption and implementation timelines.