Shaping Aspen's Built Environment
Outreach for the project, Shaping Aspen's Built Environment, has ended. For program information and updates, visit https://aspen.gov/177/Community-Development.
After several months of intensive engagement efforts and conversations with the community, including input on potential code language and amendments, Aspen City Council adopted Ordinance No. 9, Series 2022, Short-Term Rental Regulations, on June 28, 2022, and Ordinances No. 13 and 14, Series 2022, regarding residential building, on June 30, 2022.
Thank you to our community and stakeholders who participated in these projects and shared their ideas and experiences with the project team.
While the community feedback process has officially closed, information about the project is available at https://aspen.gov/177/Community-Development.
After several months of intensive engagement efforts and conversations with the community, including input on potential code language and amendments, Aspen City Council adopted Ordinance No. 9, Series 2022, Short-Term Rental Regulations, on June 28, 2022, and Ordinances No. 13 and 14, Series 2022, regarding residential building, on June 30, 2022.
Thank you to our community and stakeholders who participated in these projects and shared their ideas and experiences with the project team.
While the community feedback process has officially closed, information about the project is available at https://aspen.gov/177/Community-Development.
Outreach for the project, Shaping Aspen's Built Environment, has ended. For program information and updates, visit https://aspen.gov/177/Community-Development.
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Aspen Times: Second round of public engagement on Aspen’s moratorium begins this week
Share Aspen Times: Second round of public engagement on Aspen’s moratorium begins this week on Facebook Share Aspen Times: Second round of public engagement on Aspen’s moratorium begins this week on Twitter Share Aspen Times: Second round of public engagement on Aspen’s moratorium begins this week on Linkedin Email Aspen Times: Second round of public engagement on Aspen’s moratorium begins this week linkLegislation on Aspen’s built environment, short-term rentals expected later this month. Read more...
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Aspen Public Radio: Will skiing survive? Resorts struggle through a winter of climate and housing woes
Share Aspen Public Radio: Will skiing survive? Resorts struggle through a winter of climate and housing woes on Facebook Share Aspen Public Radio: Will skiing survive? Resorts struggle through a winter of climate and housing woes on Twitter Share Aspen Public Radio: Will skiing survive? Resorts struggle through a winter of climate and housing woes on Linkedin Email Aspen Public Radio: Will skiing survive? Resorts struggle through a winter of climate and housing woes linkInterstate 70, which cuts through the Colorado Rockies and its famous ski resorts, was a parking lot on a recent Sunday. Read more...
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Aspen Times: Aspen electeds support limiting number of demolition allotments for residential development
Share Aspen Times: Aspen electeds support limiting number of demolition allotments for residential development on Facebook Share Aspen Times: Aspen electeds support limiting number of demolition allotments for residential development on Twitter Share Aspen Times: Aspen electeds support limiting number of demolition allotments for residential development on Linkedin Email Aspen Times: Aspen electeds support limiting number of demolition allotments for residential development linkAs part of proposed policy changes during moratorium, Aspen City Council supports pacing development through growth management quota system. Read more...
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Aspen Times: Aspen seeks input on moratorium of short-term rentals, residential development
Share Aspen Times: Aspen seeks input on moratorium of short-term rentals, residential development on Facebook Share Aspen Times: Aspen seeks input on moratorium of short-term rentals, residential development on Twitter Share Aspen Times: Aspen seeks input on moratorium of short-term rentals, residential development on Linkedin Email Aspen Times: Aspen seeks input on moratorium of short-term rentals, residential development linkThe city of Aspen is seeking community participation to shape the future of residential building and short-term rental activity in town as it continues with a six-month moratorium on residential development and a nine-month pause of permits for vacation rentals. Read more...
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Aspen Times: Opposition to Aspen’s residential development moratorium mounting, petitioners say
Share Aspen Times: Opposition to Aspen’s residential development moratorium mounting, petitioners say on Facebook Share Aspen Times: Opposition to Aspen’s residential development moratorium mounting, petitioners say on Twitter Share Aspen Times: Opposition to Aspen’s residential development moratorium mounting, petitioners say on Linkedin Email Aspen Times: Opposition to Aspen’s residential development moratorium mounting, petitioners say linkSignature collecting for citizen-initiated ordinance, special election challenging moratorium on issuance of short-term rental permits and new development at half-way mark. Read more...
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Aspen Daily News: From courtroom to boardroom: ACRA creates safe space to talk STRs
Share Aspen Daily News: From courtroom to boardroom: ACRA creates safe space to talk STRs on Facebook Share Aspen Daily News: From courtroom to boardroom: ACRA creates safe space to talk STRs on Twitter Share Aspen Daily News: From courtroom to boardroom: ACRA creates safe space to talk STRs on Linkedin Email Aspen Daily News: From courtroom to boardroom: ACRA creates safe space to talk STRs linkExactly one month before a judge is set to rule on a lawsuit between the Aspen Board of Realtors and the city of Aspen challenging the emergency nature of the latter’s passing an ordinance temporarily halting new permits on short-term rentals — known as STRs in the industry — as well as most residential development, a city official presented to the Aspen Chamber Resort Association to ask for help. Read more...
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Aspen Times: Aspen and Pitkin County governments talk short-term rental impacts
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Aspen Daily News: Other Colorado resort towns cracking down on STRs
Share Aspen Daily News: Other Colorado resort towns cracking down on STRs on Facebook Share Aspen Daily News: Other Colorado resort towns cracking down on STRs on Twitter Share Aspen Daily News: Other Colorado resort towns cracking down on STRs on Linkedin Email Aspen Daily News: Other Colorado resort towns cracking down on STRs linkAspen’s recent six-month moratorium on new residential development and short-term rental permits is just one of many similar measures Colorado resort towns are taking to address the impacts of a tourism lifestyle on mountain communities. Read more...
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Aspen Public Radio: City of Aspen to look at new housing strategies during emergency moratorium
Share Aspen Public Radio: City of Aspen to look at new housing strategies during emergency moratorium on Facebook Share Aspen Public Radio: City of Aspen to look at new housing strategies during emergency moratorium on Twitter Share Aspen Public Radio: City of Aspen to look at new housing strategies during emergency moratorium on Linkedin Email Aspen Public Radio: City of Aspen to look at new housing strategies during emergency moratorium linkDespite opposition from many in the real estate, property management and development community, the Aspen City Council on Dec. 8 voted unanimously to temporarily halt most new short-term rental licenses and residential development permits. Read more...
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The Aspen Times: Aspen City Council seeks to temporarily ban residential redevelopment
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Who's Listening
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Phone 970-765-4752 Email AspenEngage@aspen.gov
Documents
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Aspen Area Community Plan
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Short Term Rentals Project Outreach Summary and Appendices (14.7 MB) (pdf)
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Residential Building Project Outreach Summary and Appendices (10.6 MB) (pdf)
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Council Ordinance 009-2022.pdf (12.2 MB) (pdf)
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Council Ordinance 013-2022.pdf (160 MB) (pdf)
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Council Ordinance 014-2022.pdf (3.31 MB) (pdf)
Lifecycle
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Ord. 27 - Moratorium Approved by Council
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageOn December 8, 2021, Aspen City Council approved Ordinance No. 27, a moratorium on the acceptance of any new land use application seeking a development order or notice of approval; on the acceptance of certain building permit applications for all residential uses in all zone districts within Aspen city limits; and the issuance of new vacation rental permits (also known as “short-term rental” permits).
The moratorium for residential building is scheduled to extend until June 8, 2022; the pause on the issuance of vacation rental permits is scheduled to extend until September 30, 2022.
Find the agenda packet and recording of Council meeting here.
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Council Special Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMarch 14, 2022 | 4 p.m.
At this Council Special Meeting, Aspen City Council will discuss Ordinance #06, Series of 2022. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, would impose a temporary moratorium on the acceptance of any new land use application seeking a Development Order or Notice of Approval, and on the acceptance of certain building permit applications for all residential uses in all zone districts within the City; and, Declaring an Emergency. -
Council Special Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMarch 15, 2022 | 12 p.m.
At this Council Special Meeting, Aspen City Council will discuss Ordinance #06, Series of 2022. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, would impose a temporary moratorium on the acceptance of any new land use application seeking a Development Order or Notice of Approval, and on the acceptance of certain building permit applications for all residential uses in all zone districts within the City; and on the issuance of new vacation rental permits; and, Declaring an Emergency. -
Council Regular Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMarch 22, 2022 | 5 p.m.
At this Council Regulary Meeting, Aspen City Council will discuss a Policy Resolution on Residential Development and Moratorium Code Amendments. -
Council Work Session
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMarch 28, 2022 | 3 p.m.
At this Council Work Session, Aspen City Council will review a community engagement summary regarding residential building, as well as discuss growth management. -
Council Work Session
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageApril 11, 2022 | 4 p.m.
At this Council Work Session, Aspen City Council will discuss short-term rental policies. Public comment welcome. -
Council Regular Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageApril 26, 2022 | 5 p.m.
At this Council Regular Meeting, City staff will present for the First Reading Ordinance No. 8, Series 2022, an extension to Ord. No. 6, Series 2022. -
Community Engagement
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageCity of Aspen staff is coordinating extensive public outreach to help inform their recommendations to Council about a new ordinance(s) regarding short-term rental and residential building in Aspen. To keep informed about this process and/or get involved, navigate through our "Short-Term Rentals" and "Residential Building" pages.
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Council Special Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMay 3, 2022 | 4 p.m.
At this Council Special Meeting, City staff will present for the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 8, Series 2022, an extension to Ord. No. 6, Series 2022. -
Council Work Session
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMay 9, 2022 | 4 p.m.
At this Council Work Session, City staff will present the Engagement Summaries that were developed around "Shaping Aspen's Built Environment", both for short-term rentals and residential building. -
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMay 17, 2022 | 4:30 p.m.
At this meeting, staff will present a draft of ordinance language related to short-term rentals. -
Data Collection & Evaluation
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageCity of Aspen staff is working closely with a team of consultants to research and compile recommendations to be presented to Council in regards to residential building and short-term regulations in Aspen.
To follow Aspen City Council agendas and meetings, visit our website.
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Council Work Session
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMay 23, 2022 | 4 p.m.
At this Council Work Session, City staff will give an update about the work being done around "Shaping Aspen's Built Environment", specifically for residential building. Public comment welcome. -
Council Regular Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMay 24, 2022 | 5 p.m.
At this Council Regular Meeting, City staff will present the short-term rental ordinance for First Reading. Public comment welcome. -
Council Work Session
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageJune 7, 2022 | 4 p.m.
At this Council Work Session, City staff will give an update about the work being done around "Shaping Aspen's Built Environment", specifically around residential building. Council will also discuss tax considerations for short-term rentals. Public comment welcome. -
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageJune 7, 2022 | 4:30 p.m.
At this meeting, staff will present a draft of ordinance language related to residential building. -
Council Regular Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageJune 14, 2022 | 5 p.m.
At this Council Regular Meeting, City staff will present the residential building ordinance for First Reading. Public comment welcome. -
Council Regular Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageJune 28, 2022 | 5 p.m.
At this Council Regular Meeting, City staff will present the residential building and short-term rental ordinances for Second Reading. Public comment welcome. -
Council Special Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment is currently at this stageJune 30, 2022 | 2 p.m.
At this Council Special Meeting, Council will continue discussion around residential building ordinances that were presented on June 28, 2022 for Second Reading. Public comment has closed. -
Moratorium Ends
this is an upcoming stage for Shaping Aspen's Built EnvironmentThe moratorium for residential building is scheduled to extend until August 8, 2022; the pause on the issuance of vacation rental permits is scheduled to extend until September 30, 2022. Recommendations are scheduled to be presented to Aspen City Council in the spring of 2022.
To follow Aspen City Council agendas and meetings, visit our website.