Denver is one step closer to becoming the second Colorado city to abolish minimum parking requirements. Under the city’s proposal, developers would be able to choose whether to include new parking spaces in construction projects, and existing businesses and housing complexes would be able to eliminate current parking. If approved, the change would take effect on August 11.
The trio of bills to remove parking minimums from Denver’s zoning code passed a preliminary Denver City Council vote on Monday; the final council vote and public hearing are scheduled for August 4.
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