Land Use Code Working Group September 2, 2026

The City of Lafayette Colorado held a Land Use Code Working Group meeting on September 2, 2026, focused primarily on updates to the land use code, including zoning districts, housing mix point systems, and dimensional standards for new residential developments. Key procurement-related discussions involved potential amendments to the housing point system to better incentivize missing middle housing types, such as duplexes and triplexes, and adjustments to small home size definitions to align with market realities. The group also debated zoning classifications, particularly the OTX3 district, with consensus to maintain OTX3 but exclude the 700 block of South Public Road and impose a 10,000 square foot building limit and 80% lot coverage, pending further refinement. Dimensional standards discussions included support for separate alley setback requirements and height limits consistent with two-story buildings measured from roof midpoint to building code grade. The working group agreed to provide these recommendations to city council and requested additional analysis and a follow-up meeting before final ordinance adoption. No direct contract awards or procurement actions were taken, but the policy decisions discussed will influence future development and construction procurement in Lafayette.