Support Home Rule and Local Control

Published on March 01, 2024

Local control matters, it’s part of the State Constitution, and cities must stand up and protect it. “Choose partnership over preemption!”

HB24-1152, HB24-1304, HB24-1313 and similar bills diminish our local control, restrict our capacity to make decisions tailored to our community’s best interests, and enforce standardized solutions that fail to consider Centennial's unique needs.

If you agree, contact our State Senate Representatives using our easy-to-use civic action tool and ask them to vote NO on the bills below and stand up for local control. Just click below, complete the form, and send your message.

These bills have already been approved by the State House of Representatives, so the time is now! 

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Bills of Concern

HB24-1152: This bill seeks to standardize regulations around Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) across the state, overriding any local ADU ordinances. It conflicts with Centennial's draft ordinance that requires 1 off-street parking spot for all ADUs.

HB24-1313: This bill mandates a minimum of 40 residential units per acre within 1/2 mile of light rail stations, including Arapahoe, Dry Creek, and County Line Light Rail Stations in Centennial. 

Non-compliance could result in loss of critical funds used for street maintenance and operations.

The Highway User Tax Fund (HUTF) is a fund that collects state-imposed taxes and fees related to motor vehicle operations. It is distributed monthly to the state, counties, and municipalities. The distribution is determined by statutory formulas, with the state treasurer allocating funds to CDOT, the Colorado State Patrol, the Department of Revenue, counties, and municipalities based on annual appropriations.

For municipalities, the share from the HUTF is calculated using a formula that considers the number of registered vehicles and the center line miles of streets in each municipality compared to others. Typically, 80% of the distribution is based on registered vehicles, and 20% is based on street miles. The percentage share for each municipality is recalculated annually.

HB24-1304: This bill prohibits municipalities from having minimum off-street parking requirements for all land use types, suggesting Centennial create a public street parking program. 

State Legislators Representing the City of Centennial - 74th General Assembly

These bills have already passed in the House, so please contact our Senators to ask them to vote NO on the bills and stand up for local control.