LITTLETON, Colo. Faced with strong public pushback and a large turnout at its meeting Tuesday night, Littleton City Council voted 6-1 to indefinitely postpone a vote on a proposed ordinance that would have changed zoning regulations to allow denser housing options to be built across most of the city.The ordinance would have allowed the construction of so-called missing middle housing, like duplexes and multiplexes, in zoning districts currently made up of mostly single-family homes.The proposed changes are part of the citys effort to increase Littletons housing options and affordability. Read through the initial presentation belowHundreds arrived at Tuesdays meeting, most in opposition to the proposed changes.Critics told Denver7 the changes are too sweeping and would hurt the citys character, taking away the charm and open spaces that attracted many of the citys residents in the first place. Others argued that the changes would only encourage developers to build expensive versions of these multiplexes and townhomes, only adding to the lack of affordable housing.Another point of contention came in the process of how the changes were introduced. Littleton City Council began discussing the changes in late 2023 and employed a survey and public review period last year. But opponents contended that communication was lacking and many did not become aware of the proposed changes or how far-reaching they would be until the 2024 holiday season was underway.After the decision to postpone, members of the public responded with a round of applause.Our goal was to have smart, intelligent growth, said Chip Block, a member of the opposition group Save Old Littleton. So theres gotta be some sort of growth. But Im just really happy that were all gonna sit down. More people are gonna have a seat at the table. There will be more input.Changes could still be coming to Littletons zoning rules in some form. City council members spoke before the postponement vote, most saying while they support a postponement for now, changes will be necessary to add housing options for future generations.