HB24-1304 directs the state to create best practices and technical assistance materials related to optimizing parking supply and managing it in a way that increases the production of market-rate and affordable housing by December 31, 2024.
DOLA is publishing a first version of the first two sections of guidance for HB24-1313, the Transit Oriented Communities law. These first two sections published help provide an explanation of the purpose of the law and an overview, as well as a summary of the law’s major components. It also contains an outline of and timeline for additional sections and appendices that will be published at a later date.
HB24-1313 directs DOLA to publish certain maps by September 30, 2024. State agencies published draft maps in August 2024 to enable stakeholders to review and provide comments prior to this deadline. After receiving comments, state agencies have now made minor updates to the maps and accompanying documentation.
DOLA is publishing a first version of guidance for HB24-1304, the minimum parking requirements law, to help explain how the law works and support compliance. The guidance contains a summary of the law, guidance for ways that local governments can implement the law, and examples of how local governments can change their land use codes to comply. Please review the guidance and submit any questions or comments on the “Ask a question” tab, sign up for office hours or email the interagency land use team(External link) to discuss further.
DOLA is publishing a first version of guidance for HB24-1152, the accessory dwelling units law, to help explain how the law works and support compliance for local governments subject to this law, as well as those interested in opting in. The guidance contains a summary of the law, guidance for how local governments can implement the law, and examples of how local governments can change their land use codes to comply.
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is now requesting proposals from consultants to support implementation of several laws passed by the Colorado General Assembly in the 2024 legislative session. Questions on the request for proposals are due at 2 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on August 26 and final proposals are due September 11 at 2 p.m. Mountain time. All questions must be submitted in writing to Brenda Lujan.
The new law related to parking minimums directs the state to create best practices and technical assistance materials related to optimizing parking supply and managing it in a way that increases the production of market-rate and affordable housing. In particular, the legislation called out promoting examples and best practices related to parking maximums, demand management, needs of residents with low rates of car ownership, shared parking agreements, and others.