Ten separate filings hit the city record for 1565 N Colorado Blvd within a single 90-day window, a pace that outstrips the local baseline by nearly 12 times.
This administrative burst in City Park West signals the final regulatory phase for a major residential project that has replaced the long-vacant Royal Palace Motel. The rapid pace of approvals suggests the building is transitioning from construction completion to full habitation.
The data reveals a concentrated timeline of activity starting February 23, 2026, when the first occupancy permit issued for the property. Over the next three months, the city processed a steady stream of filings: three on March 17, March 18, and March 21; four more on April 6, April 10, and April 16; and two additional filings in early May. This sequence aligns with the final handover of units to residents, allowing the developer to move tenants in waves rather than all at once.
The address, formerly home to the mid-century Royal Palace Motel known for its crown-topped neon sign, now hosts Laramar Group's 155-unit apartment complex. The Denver and Chicago-based firm purchased the site for $7.3 million in January 2024, following a 2025 rezoning effort that allowed for mixed-use development in the neighborhood.
While most projects spread filings over years, this site saw nine occupancy filings alone in the last three months. Such high density of permits indicates the structure has moved past major structural and safety inspection phases. Residents in the area should expect increased pedestrian traffic and utility usage as the building reaches full capacity, though no further major construction permits are anticipated.