Local mayors are pushing back against proposed legislation that would make major changes to land use rules in Colorado, though Ridgway and Ouray appear likely to be largely exempt from new requirements.

Under Gov. Jared Polis’ land use bill, Senate BIll 23-213, many of Colorado’s cities and towns would be prohibited from restricting multi-family housing and accessory dwelling units, in an effort to increase housing supply and prevent local government from blocking higher- density development....