Lone Tree Pushes Back Against State Control Over Local Zoning

By Tyler Melito | Denver7

LONE TREE, Colo. — The City of Lone Tree is calling out the state legislature for passing laws that narrow local control, specifically in areas pertaining to zoning, occupancy limits, and land use.

In a recent post on the city’s website, officials stated the state is passing laws in “areas traditionally governed at the local level.”

Lone Tree Mayor Marissa Harmon telling Denver7’s Tyler Melito recent state laws are eroding the city’s Home Rule Charter. The charter, passed by residents in 1998, acts as the city’s constitution and gives the city the power to manage its own affairs.

“We know our residents best. We know our city best, and so do all the other mayors. And making sure that we can make the best decisions for what’s best for our city and our residents will remain of utmost importance,” Harmon said.

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