Colorado Cities Sue State Over Housing Density Laws | JQJO

Six Colorado cities are suing the state, claiming Governor Polis's executive order and new housing laws unconstitutionally usurp their local authority over land use and zoning. The lawsuit challenges the order withholding state grants from cities that don't implement laws allowing denser housing near transit and eliminating minimum parking requirements. Cities argue these infringe on their home rule rights and prevent local input on development plans. The governor's office counters that the state faces a housing shortage and these measures are necessary to lower housing costs.