ASPEN, Colo.—Members of the Aspen City Council are criticizing a proposed ordinance that would limit downtown free-market residential units and building heights, claiming the rules are not strict enough.
The council imposed a 28-foot height limit in April. Prior to the new limit, heights up to 38 feet were allowed. The proposed ordinance discussed on Monday would allow for 38- to 40-foot-tall buildings in the commercial core zone district
According to the Aspen Daily News ( ), Mayor Mick Ireland said he will not support any exceptions for developers to build free-market units and the only building-height exception should be granted to those developing hotels. He said the goal is to protect Aspen’s scenic views.
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Information from: Aspen Daily News,
