Clayworks District - Neighborhood Meeting for Rezoning / ODP Amendment

Application Type: Neighborhood Meeting-Re-Zoning, ODP Amendment, Major Adjustment Requests, SDPs

Neighborhood Meeting Information

A neighborhood meeting will be held on Thursday, November 5 at 4pm at 800 Ford Street, Suite A. Specific location, access and parking instructions are found at the link. The ODP Amendment is expected to adjust parking ratios, some sustainability items and minor architectural details. This is an update from the March 16, 2026 neighborhood meeting. There will be a short presentation at 4:30pm.

The proposed amendments to the 9th Street PUD/ODP as approved in 2022 do not change the character of the PUD/ODP nor the manner in which it generally uses PUD regulations. The proposed amended ODP still establishes District-wide standards by taking a master planning approach to zoning for the Property. This ODP still establishes allowed uses and building heights within the District, District-wide open space standards, District-wide setbacks and related building form requirements, District-wide sustainability standards, and District-wide parking and loading requirements, the majority of which have not changed since the original ODP was approved. This ODP still establishes requirements for public art, workforce housing and historic preservation as well as guidelines and standards for design.

The PUD with the proposed amendments continues to support the five foundational Guiding Principles for the District, including:

1) Golden Community and Lifestyle, which focuses on creating a place that fits the unique qualities of Golden, is accessible and inclusive to all, is family friendly, and supports outdoor recreation;

2) Health and Wellness, which focuses on meaningful environmental sustainability, a connection to and restoration of nature, and multi-modal connectivity;

3) Innovation and Discovery, which focuses on creating a new hub of innovation, technologically advanced buildings and operations, and a dynamic built-environment;

4) History and Legacy, which focuses on reinforcing a connection to the Property’s heritage, restoration and reuse of many of the Property’s existing buildings and artifacts, and creating opportunities for learning about the City and region; and

5) Craft and Quality, which focuses on ensuring an outstanding public realm, the integration of art, and architectural quality and diversity.

The proposed amendments do not change the originally approved land uses and accessories, setbacks, height limitations or buffering requirements. The proposed amendment to Section IX and proposed addition of Section XVI would add an additional option for buildings within the District to meet minimum parking standards via a new Clayworks Shared Parking Program.

General Information:

• Application Type(s): Re-Zoning, ODP Amendment
• Case Number(s):PC26-41
  
• Applicant: AC Development Co
• Approval Status(s): Pending formal submittal
• Next Steps: Staff Review, Public hearing- Planning Commission, Public hearing-City Council

Project Documents

• Draft Site Development Plan
• Applicant Narrative

Neighborhood Meeting Information

• Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
• Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm-Presentation at 4:30pm
• Location: 800 Ford Street, Golden, CO 80401 Suite A (see map for details on parking and location of meeting)
• Purpose of the Meeting: This session focuses on the next stage of development applications for two additional parcels. These updates include:
  • Official Development Plan (ODP) Amendment: To allow for above-ground parking on 9th Street, setback adjustments on Ford Street, and other minor language updates.
  • 710 10th Street (Future/ Adaptive Reuse Hotel Site) A request for Rezoning and a Major Adjustment of Form(s).
  • Block C (Future Residential): Site Development Plan application.
  • Parcel B5 (Future Parking): Site Development Plan application.

• See the Draft Site Development Plan for locations of updates.

Applicable Standards & Codes

• Procedure for PUD zoning and official development plans
• Procedure for Rezoning
• Procedure for Site Development Plans

Contact Information

For questions or concerns, contact:

• Planning Department: (303) 384-8097
• Email: Planning@cityofgolden.gov