HB 26-1086

House Bill 26-1086 changes Colorado's current law by allowing developers to create subdivisions where not all homes have direct access to the state highway system starting January 1, 2027. This means that local authorities can approve plans for new neighborhoods even if some properties don't connect directly to major roads. The bill has been signed into law and is now in effect, giving communities more flexibility in how they develop their land and potentially impacting future housing projects.

Official Summary

Current law provides that a person may not submit an application for subdivision approval to a local authority unless the subdivision plan or plat provides that all lots and parcels created by the subdivision will have access to the state highway system. The bill removes this restriction and specifies that, on or after January 1, 2027, a person may submit, and a local authority may approve, an application for a subdivision plan or plat that does not provide that all lots and parcels created by the subdivision will have access to the state highway system.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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