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Commerce City Council amends economic development policy, advances multiple land‑use and infrastructure actions, and continues 2026 budget hearing

Commerce CityOct 20, 20253 min read

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The Commerce City Council met October 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers (7887 E 60th Ave) and via Zoom; nine members were present. Major actions included adoption of a revised Economic Development Incentive Policy, direction to study recreational vehicle enforcement, authorization to pursue property interests (including eminent domain) for the East 56th Ave. reconstruction, land‑use approvals and introductions (including a rezoning and a PUD amendment), continuation of the 2026 budget hearing to November 3, 2025, and instruction to the City Attorney to obtain a third‑party investigator on a council complaint. The meeting adjourned at 12:11 AM.

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Directed the City Manager and staff to research how neighboring jurisdictions regulate recreational vehicle parking and identify potential municipal code revisions (25-257).
Approved the Consent Agenda as amended, including sponsorships for Adams 14 Foundation and The Feline Fix, proclamations (Extra Mile Day; Native American Heritage Month; Cultural Council recognition), and listed ordinance/resolution items.
Continued the public hearing on Resolution 2025-053 (2026 budget and 2025 tax levy) to November 3, 2025.
Introduced and approved on first reading Zoning Ordinance Z25-0002 (rezoning property at 10225 Chambers Road from AG to R-3) — first reading passed 6-3.
Adopted Resolution 2025-158 to approve a revised Commerce City Economic Development Incentive Program Policy, amending priority investments to list target clusters including renewable/clean energy, broadband/digital communication, healthcare and wellness, financial services, IT & software, food & beverage, and education (unanimous).
Adopted Resolution 2025-148 authorizing negotiations, purchase, and exercise of eminent domain powers as necessary for the East 56th Ave. reconstruction (Brighton Blvd. to Vasquez Blvd.) (unanimous).
Introduced Ordinance 2732 (amending fire sprinkler requirements of the 2021 IRC) and approved on first reading by a 5-4 vote.
Approved PUDA25-0002 (Nexus North at DIA PUD amendment No. 3 to allow warehouse/distribution uses and reduce a front yard setback for planning area 3 at 17010 E 88th Ave) on second and final reading (6-3).
Instructed the City Attorney to obtain a third‑party investigator to investigate allegations in a complaint involving a Council Member and provide a report per CP-25 (unanimous).

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