This month, Centennial will begin the third and last phase of its rezoning effort.
The rezoning impacts the whole city, and includes more than 32,000 properties. The project, known as the ‘2011 Land Development Code’, was adopted in 2010, with the city council directing it should be executed in three phases. The decision was made at a meeting in November, 2010, with the code going into effect in September of 2011.
The Legacy Code, which was the original code for Arapahoe County, had become outdated, according to Centennial’s principal planner, Derek Holcomb. He said the new code is more modern, and includes development regulations that are predictable and high-quality. A land-development code like the one being developed is an all-inclusive set of development regulations and land-use standards that cover everything from lighting, to Signs, to acceptable building heights. It also includes a list of land uses that are either permitted or prohibited.
Holcomb said the code can be regarded as a tool that will result in context-sensitive work, protects older and more stable residential areas, and enhances the city’s character. He noted that Centennial residents were very supportive throughout the whole rezoning process, which has taken seven years.
Centennial officials might want to work with brochure printers on a booklet to mail to residents, explaining the changes as a result of the code.Get a Free Quote for Signs
