NEW: Homeowners in two more Denver neighborhoods now have the right to build accessory dwelling units on their properties without going through a long rezoning process.
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Those units, often called ADUs or sometimes granny flats or mother-in-law apartments, are viewed as a key tool in the city’s affordable housing efforts because they allow for more housing density in residential areas and, at smaller sizes than primary homes, are expected to provide more affordable options for renters and people living on fixed incomes.
Council’s vote comes roughly a year and a half after the Athmar Park organization circulated a survey to see if residents were interested in ADU zoning, according to a city staff presentation. Clark sponsored the rezoning measure Monday. He credited District 1 Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval for blazing the trail for neighborhoodwide rezoning to allow for ADUs.
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