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What do you think about multiplexes in Durango?

111 registered responses


Do you support or oppose allowing multiplexes in your neighborhood?

Response Percent Response Count
Support 63.6% 70
Oppose 23.6% 26
I need more information 12.7% 14

Do you know if there are multiplexes in your neighborhood?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 57.3% 63
No 42.7% 47

Should multiplexes be allowed only on lots larger than a certain size?

Response Percent Response Count
No minimum 61.0% 61
Minimum of 6000 square feet 11.0% 11
Minimum of 7000 square feet 2.0% 2
Minimum of 8000 square feet 4.0% 4
Minimum of 9000 square feet 22.0% 22

What do you consider to be the biggest concern about any decision to allow new multiplexes in your neighborhood?

Response Percent Response Count
Impacts to parking and traffic 76.0% 79
Lack of compatibility with existing land uses 22.1% 23
Noise and safety issues 38.5% 40
Impacts on property values 16.3% 17
Other 26.0% 27

Should the city create a system to legalize existing multiplexes, similar to the system the city created to legalize existing accessory dwelling units?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 57.8% 63
No 9.2% 10
I need more information 33.0% 36

Should the city permit new multiplexes in the neighborhoods downtown or the EN-1 zone?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 64.5% 69
No 21.5% 23
Not sure 14.0% 15

Should the city permit new multiplexes along the North Main Corridor or the EN-2 zone?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 70.6% 77
No 15.6% 17
Not sure 13.8% 15

Should the City permit new multiplexes in the East Animas City or the EN-3 zone?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 68.8% 75
No 19.3% 21
Not sure 11.9% 13

Should the city permit new multiplexes in neighborhoods outside the downtown grid and North Main corridor, including the Crestview and Riverview areas?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 66.1% 72
No 21.1% 23
Not sure 12.8% 14

Should the city consider providing financial incentives (grants, fee waivers, etc.) for new multiplexes if owners commit to offering some of the residential units for rent at an affordable price point?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 67.9% 74
No 23.9% 26
Not sure 8.3% 9

What other comments or questions do you have about this issue?

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July 23, 2021, 10:54 AM
  • Do you support or oppose allowing multiplexes in your neighborhood?
    • Oppose
  • Do you know if there are multiplexes in your neighborhood?
    • Yes
  • Should multiplexes be allowed only on lots larger than a certain size?
    • Minimum of 9000 square feet
  • What do you consider to be the biggest concern about any decision to allow new multiplexes in your neighborhood?
    • Other - all of the issues stated plus the impact on our outdated infrastructure
  • Should the city create a system to legalize existing multiplexes, similar to the system the city created to legalize existing accessory dwelling units?
    • Yes
  • Should the city permit new multiplexes in the neighborhoods downtown or the EN-1 zone?
    • No
  • Should the city permit new multiplexes along the North Main Corridor or the EN-2 zone?
    • No
  • Should the City permit new multiplexes in the East Animas City or the EN-3 zone?
    • No
  • Should the city permit new multiplexes in neighborhoods outside the downtown grid and North Main corridor, including the Crestview and Riverview areas?
    • No
  • Should the city consider providing financial incentives (grants, fee waivers, etc.) for new multiplexes if owners commit to offering some of the residential units for rent at an affordable price point?
    • No
  • What other comments or questions do you have about this issue?

    This is just another attempt to increase population density which will lead to more problems that we are already experiencing such as lack of parking, problems with overtaxed sewer lines, noise issues, increase in crime, etc. The city should not be subsidizing development at the expense of taxpayers. This would only lead to a further degradation of quality of life in Durango. Development should pay for itself without subsidy. As a lifelong resident of Durango I have seen many changes, both good and bad, but this proposal would have a very detrimental effect on all citizens quality of life.

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Background

In 2014, Durango legalized multiplexes in multifamily and mixed-use zones. Multiplexes are a common housing option in many single-family zoned districts, and many of these structures have been in use for well over a century. Durango adopted its first zoning ordinance in 1941 and it did not have a multiplex use. There is clearly a demand for this type of housing, but the units are not regulated or permitted, raising compatibility and safety issues. Because the demand for affordable housing has never been higher, the city is seeking a process that will continue this popular housing choice while providing permitting, inspection and compatibility regulations. 


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