Title
An ordinance amending multiple sections of Article 5 (Administration and Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to procedural process
(Legislative)
Located in Council Districts Citywide
Presenter:
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 for procedural changes to several application types within Article 5 (Administration and Enforcement) of the Unified Development Code (UDC). The proposed ordinance clarifies appeal opportunities when a decision-making body makes a recommendation to City Council, proposes changes to procedural requirements for a Development Plan associated with a Conditional Use application, corrects the decision options for Planning Commission’s action on Zoning Map Amendment applications, and various review and approval procedures for Administrative Adjustments, Non-Use Variances and Use Variance applications.
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:
City Council held introductory conversations on the proposed ordinance at the regularly schedule Work Session meeting held on April 13, 2026.
Financial Implications:
N/A
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
City Planning Commission voted 9-0 to approve the Amendment to UDC Text application at the March 11, 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 multiple sections of Article 5 (Administration and Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to process and procedural changes.
Should the City Council wish to deny the Amendment to UDC Text application, the following motion is suggested.
Move to deny the ordinance amending multiple sections of Article 5 (Administration and Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to process and procedural changes.
Summary of Ordinance Language
An ordinance amending multiple sections of Article 5 (Administration and Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to procedural process.