Homeowners in two more Denver neighborhoods now have the right to build accessory dwelling units on their properties without going through a long rezoning process.
The City Council on Monday made Valverde and Athmar Park on the west side of the town the latest corners of the city with blanket rezoning that allows residents to build secondary housing structures on their lots without applying for that zoning on an individual basis.
Those units, often called ADUs or sometimes granny flats or mother-in-law apartments, are viewed as a key tool in the city’s affordable housing efforts because they allow for more housing density in residential areas and, at smaller sizes than primary homes, are expected to provide more affordable options for renters and people living on fixed incomes.