Title
An ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Adult or Child Day Care Centers.
(Legislative)
Presenter:
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
Body
Summary:
An ordinance to expand the zone districts that allow childcare land uses. These amendments are intended to address the national childcare shortage by removing bureaucratic barriers to establishing new childcare uses and to allow childcare in locations closer to homes and workplaces.
Background:
Please see the attached City Planning Commission Staff Report for a complete analysis of the proposed application.
Review Criteria:
The proposed amendment to the UDC Table 7.3.2-A; Section 7.3.302; Section 7.3.304; Section 7.4.1003; and Section 7.6.301 must comply with the application review criteria dictated in Section 7.5.702 - Amendments to UDC Text.
1. The Colorado Springs Comprehensive Plan and other plans adopted by City Council.
2. The current conditions and character of current structures and uses in each zone district.
3. The most desirable use of land in each zone district.
4. The conservation of sensitive environmental features.
5. Promotion of responsible development and growth.
Staff finds that the proposed Childcare Ordinance meets the review criteria.
Previous Council Action:
N/A.
Financial Implications:
N/A.
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
City Planning Commission was presented this item on April 8, 2026 and voted unanimously to approve the amendment to UDC text.
Recommended Action
Proposed Motions:
Should the City Council wish to approve the Childcare Ordinance, the following motion is suggested:
Move to approve the ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Adult or Child Day Care Centers.
Should the City Council wish to deny the Childcare Ordinance, the following motion is suggested.
Move to deny the ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Adult or Child Day Care Centers.
Summary of Ordinance Language
An ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Adult or Child Day Care Centers.