‘Slot Homes’ Could Be on the Way Out in Denver

A new zoning amendment proposal in Denver could curb the use of modern-looking “slot homes” in re-developments of older neighborhoods.

The untraditional row homes contain units built perpendicular to the street, leaving most doors and windows facing into drive aisles instead of forward. The Denver Post reports that though the units are allowed under code, critics argue that current rules didn’t intend for units to be packed sideways to the back of lots in these slotted structures. Many are concerned about safety and “maintaining an urban neighborhood’s cohesiveness.”

The amendment would instate further restrictions on the use of court gardens and require more units to be street-facing in new developments.

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