A survey of the two lots in question. Source: Pacific Legal Foundation.
In a 5-4 decision announced today, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Wisconsin could prohibit development of a subdivision lot—while allowing development on
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Tiny Houses Take Root in RiNo
By Cory Rutz
Rows of tiny houses await finishing touches from volunteers, which include future residents.
About two weeks into construction, the “Beloved Community Village” is taking shape on an otherwise vacant lot near 38th and Brighton. According to the…
Update: Construction Defects Reform Bill Passes, Is Signed by Governor
Late last month, we told you about an important bill introduced in the Colorado General Assembly. The bill had passed in the Colorado House of Representatives, and was headed for the Senate. It was drafted to address the sharp decrease…
“First of its Kind” Colorado Charter School Funding Bill Headed to Governor for Signature
Last week, the Colorado Senate passed a bipartisan bill—House Bill 1375—requiring school districts to either develop a plan by the 2019-2010 academic year to equitably share mill levy override funds with charter schools of their districts or to distribute 95%…
A Colorado Construction Defect Reform Bill Finally Reaches Governor’s Desk
In our April Client Alert, we reported on a possible breakthrough in construction defect reform legislation, which had passed the House and was moving to the Senate. The Colorado Senate has now unanimously approved House Bill 1279, and…
Denver Federal Court Rules Gender Stereotyping Violates Fair Housing Act
In Denver on Wednesday, a federal court ruled for the first time that refusing to rent a dwelling to someone because the prospective renter does not conform to gender stereotype norms (e.g., because a person dresses or acts in a…
Local Governments Making Room for Tiny Homes
By Cory Rutz
Boulder Extends Building Height Moratorium by 15 Months
This past Tuesday evening, Boulder City Council voted 8-1 to extend the city’s existing moratorium barring the city from considering property owner requests to exceed the city’s building height ordinance. One of my prior posts summarizes Boulder’s building height restriction regime…
Boulder County Cities and Towns Considering Coordinated Regional Approach to Affordable Housing
Virtually all of Boulder County’s local governments have their own, individual plans to reverse the diminishing supply of affordable housing in their respective communities. But these local governments are now weighing a new approach: collaborating and coordinating with one…