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C-MX-20Mixed Use

Mixed Use 20

Applicable to: Major Arterial Streets

Purpose

Maximum-intensity mixed-use for major arterial streets

Height & Scale

Story Range3-20 stories
Maximum Height250'
Max Height w/ Incentives30 stories / 375'

Building Placement

Build-to (Primary)70% within 10'-15' (Residential-only: 0'-15')
Primary Setback0' min

Design Standards

Transparency (Primary)40%
Transparency (Side)25%
Street-Level Active Uses100% of Primary Street frontage

Allowed Building Forms

Town HouseApartmentDrive Thru ServicesDrive Thru RestaurantGeneral

Permitted Uses

All permitted primary uses

Typical Application

Major regional centers, primary transit hubs, downtown expansion, Denver's tallest mixed-use

Special Considerations

75' height limit within 175' of Protected District, tallest outside downtown

Visual Character

  • Mid-to-high-rise mixed-use buildings
  • Urban density with active street frontages
  • Zero-setback creates strong street wall
  • Structured or underground parking
  • Transit-supportive densities
  • Downtown-scale development

Comparisons with Other Districts

  • C-MX-16: Highest mixed-use district (20 vs 16 stories)

Quick Reference

CodeC-MX-20
FamilyMixed Use
Stories3-20 stories
Max Height250'
w/ Incentives30 stories / 375'
Transparency40%
Setback0' min
Denver Zoning Code

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