Infill and Redevelopment Program

Notice

Changes to the Infill and Redevelopment Program are currently being considered; therefore, the City Planning Division is not accepting applications at this time. (Effective: January 15, 2008)

The City of Grand Junction has adopted an infill and redevelopment program that furthers the goals and policies of the City Council's Strategic Plan and the City's Growth Plan. After adopting definitions for "Infill" and "Redevelopment Areas," the Council developed an incentive program that will foster infill and redevelopment projects in specific geographic areas of the city.

In general terms, "Infill" relates to vacant parcels partially encircled by development. "Redevelopment" or a "Redevelopment Area" is defined as lands that are in transition and comprise at least two acres containing or consisting of improvements that do not meet current development potential.

Implementation of a program to encourage development of infill parcels and redevelopment of underutilized land within certain areas of the city of Grand Junction is beneficial for several reasons. Such development:

• makes more efficient use of existing infrastructure including streets, water and sewer lines and other public facilities and services;
• provides opportunities to reduce commuting distance and automobile dependency;
• may help to provide affordable housing within the city; and
• reduces the demand for and impact of suburban sprawl.

Some potential forms of City involvement include an expedited review process, assistance with review, deferral of fees, density bonuses for housing projects, proactive city improvements such as infrastructure, financial participation, contributions to enhancements and upgrades that go beyond code requirements, help with off-site improvements required by Code and City assemblage of development parcels.

The City of Grand Junction Public Works & Planning Department has a submittal package available that will give you all the information necessary to proceed with your project. This information packet is designed to provide information for those interested in pursuing City assistance to develop in infill and redevelopment areas. Packets of information are available at the Planning Division. The information packet includes:

PROCESS: Information on the Application Process

DEFINITIONS: Review the definitions of "Infill" and "Redevelopment Areas"

INFILL MAP: Infill Boundary Map

REDEVELOPMENT MAP: Map of Redevelopment Areas

APPLICATION: Infill/Redevelopment Application

Email questions regarding the Infill/Redevelopment Program to Lisa Cox or Ivy Williams .

This page updated March 8, 2007