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State Land Use Pre-Emption
While Cherry Hills Village supports the goal of increasing affordable housing across the state, the Village is opposed to any infringement on local land use authority that has been guaranteed to home rule jurisdictions in Colorado for over 100 years.
Local government is generally seen as the most responsive to the needs of local residents and is in the best position to make land use decisions for their community. As evidenced, City Council approved the 2022 Master Plan in December of 2022, with the Vision Statement that Chery Hills Village is; “A safe, serene, low-density residential community. It is the desire of the citizens of Cherry Hills Village to maintain and enhance the established character of the community through the implementation of the City’s planning goals and actions, regulations, and decisions.” A state mandate that the Village must allow ADUs by right, or that the Village must allow lots that don’t meet the City’s minimum standards, or that the Village must allow residences other than single-family homes, is in direct opposition to the City’s established and desired character.
Proposed State Legislation
City Council and City staff are keeping a close eye on proposed and introduced bills. The City will continue to defend local land use control and preserve the City's unique character.
- House Bill 25-1056 Local Government Permitting Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
- House Bill 25-1096 Automated Payments for Clean Energy Technology
- House Bill 25-1169 Housing Developments on Faith and Educational Land
City Actions
Ongoing: City staff are participating in meetings with Arapahoe County, DRCOG, and other regional partners.
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City Contact
Community Development Director Paul Workman
pworkman@cherryhillsvillage.com
303-783-2729