A new zoning option
In 2008, Town Council amended the Town's 2020 Comprehensive Master Plan to include the
concept of interchange overlay districts. In order to implement that concept, the development community and Town staff worked together to develop the interchange overlay district ordinance
and its accompanying interchange overlay development standards.

These standards were envisioned to allow more compact, transit-oriented development surrounding
the Interstate 25 interchanges. This will allow the Town to take advantage of the approximately
70,000 cars that travel on I-25 daily. These development opportunities will assist the community
in growing its economic base to support the quality of life its residents enjoy.  

Some key elements in the interchange overlay zoning and standards that will assist in the implementation of the 2020 Comprehensive Master Plan objectives:

• Reduced parking requirements
• Improved pedestrian connectivity
• Increased compact residential options 
• The potential to integrate housing in close proximity to employment and services (traditional neighborhood development)
• Improved economic opportunities

Resources and information
Interchange overlay ordinance

Interchange overlay development standards  

Comprehensive Plan Chapter 5A: Interchange Districts