Building Greeley's Future
Updating the City's Development Code

More than a century ago, cities were filled with a variety of housing types – single-family homes, downstairs apartments, cottages, townhouses, brownstones, duplexes, and garden apartments. Over time, there has been movement toward single-family detached homes and these other housing options are missing from the mix. These “missing” middle housing types provided opportunities for home ownership that is not readily available today. City staff will be bringing ideas to Council, the Planning Commission, and the citizen advisory committee to add these “missing” housing options back into the mix. 

The single-family home has grown in size over the last century. These larger homes are more expensive and more costly to heat and maintain. The entry-level or “starter” homes of today are often out-of-reach for first-time home buyers. City staff is exploring other housing options such as smaller homes and accessory dwelling units. We will be bringing some new ideas to Council at a work session in February.

City staff will be discussing strategies for infill development and redevelopment opportunities in residential areas. Infill development can often reduce the costs associated with new projects because infill projects use existing roads, water and sewer infrastructure, and surrounding development. We will be discussing options with City Council in March.

Different zone districts were originally developed to separate uses, which was needed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. These separate zone districts can lead to segmented development patterns. City staff will be discussing options to create more mixed development patterns where the “form” of the development takes center stage, rather than the use. We will be discussing some form-based options as well as strategies for creating neighborhood focal points and public spaces with Council in April.