Title
An Ordinance Amending Section 1404 (Code Adopted by Reference) of Part 14 (Building Codes) of Article 4 (Development Standards and Incentives) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to the adoption of the Pikes Peak Regional Building Code standards for Single Exits and Stairways.
(Legislative)
Located in Council Districts Citywide
Presenter:
Roger Lovell, Building Official, Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
Daniel Sexton, LUR/DRE Planning Manager, City Planning Department
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
Body
Summary:
Representative: City Planning Department
Location: Citywide
An Amendment to UDC Text application proposed by the City of Colorado Springs Planning Department in coordination with the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD). The application proposes changes to City Code Section 7.4.1404 (Code Adopted by Reference) to incorporate an additional section within RBC302.4.28.1 Section 1006.3.4 Single Exits.
Background:
Please see the attached City Planning Commission staff report for a complete analysis of the proposed application(s).
Review Criteria:
The review criteria for an Amendment to UDC Text application as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.702 (UDC) are noted below.
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 application meets the review criteria.
Previous Council Action:
N/A
Financial Implications:
N/A
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
City Planning Commission voted 8-0 to approve the Amendment to UDC Text application at the April 8, 2026, meeting.
Recommended Action
Proposed Motions:
Should the City Council wish to approve the Amendment to UDC Text application, the following motion is suggested:
Move to approve the ordinance amending Section 1404 (Code Adopted by Reference) of Part 14 (Building Codes) of Article 4 (Development Standards and Incentives) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to the adoption of the Pikes Peak Regional Building Code standards for Single Exits and Stairways.
Should the City Council wish to deny the Amendment to UDC Text application, the following motion is suggested.
Move to deny the ordinance amending Section 1404 (Code Adopted by Reference) of Part 14 (Building Codes) of Article 4 (Development Standards and Incentives) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to the adoption of the Pikes Peak Regional Building Code standards for Single Exits and Stairways.
Summary of Ordinance Language
An ordinance amending Section 1404 (Code Adopted by Reference) of Part 14 (Building Codes) of Article 4 (Development Standards and Incentives) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to the adoption of the Pikes Peak Regional Building Code standards for Single Exits and Stairways.