New zoning regulations could change the look of Colfax Avenue

• It comprises a five-mile stretch spanning from Capitol Hill to the city's border with Aurora on Yosemite Street.

Details: The new regulations would apply to a large chunk of existing buildings within two blocks of Colfax.

• The new rules calls for commercial usage on some portions of the ground-level of new buildings, senior city planner Libbie Glick said during Monday's meeting.
• It seeks to make the corridor more pedestrian friendly by requiring setbacks for buildings to allow for more sidewalk space.

State of play: City officials say the change is in preparation for the development of the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.

• The BRT would establish a bus-only lane along the street to move more people more efficiently, and add multiple bus stops along the corridor.

The other side: Residents said the zoning will allow more unhealthy fast-food restaurants and won't do enough to keep pedestrians safe opposed the proposal.