TabledRezone

CMX-1 Commercial Mixed-Use zoning amendments

Description

Citywide changes easing apartment density in CMX-1 corridors were held after fierce RCO and small-business opposition; opponents want a citywide review process first.

Impact summary

Could allow more apartments along commercial corridors citywide — but not yet; bill is on hold.

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · City Council

Tabled

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 12, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Nov 12, 2026Tabled

CITY COUNCIL — November 12, 2026

Citywide changes easing apartment density in CMX-1 corridors were held after fierce RCO and small-business opposition; opponents want a citywide review process first.

Related issues (1)

Fifth District Overlay zoning change

RCO leaders and neighborhood groups from Strawberry Mansion, Cathedral Park and across the city pushed back hard on changes that would ease apartment development in commercial mixed-use zones. The bill was held; groups are seeking a December meeting with Council.

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