Sunnyside Conservation Overlay Moving Forward

A proposal to restrict certain home forms is moving to the next phase of consideration. The Sunnyside Conservation Overlay was created by members of the Sunnyside United Neighbors registered neighborhood organization (RNO) and is being sponsored by Councilwoman Amanda P. Sandoval. The proposal includes multiple elements, such as requiring covered porches, brick or brick-like materials, and restricting the maximum height and square footage of homes. The overlay would potentially ban “wedding cake” style single family homes and duplexes that have become increasingly common across North Denver. Sandoval’s office has sent the proposal to the Community Planning and Development department for the city, which will review it and give time for more community input before City Council would potentially vote on the overlay. For more details on the overlay, check out the full article in the July 2021 edition https://www.denvernorthstar.com/a-question-of-character-as-overlays-become-more-common-who-should-decide-how-a-community-should-look/

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