Legislation Details

File #: 23-210    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Mayor's Office
File created: 4/4/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/11/2023 Final action: 4/11/2023
Title: A resolution opposing Senate Bill 213 regarding state land use control Presenter: Wayne Williams, Councilmember At Large
Attachments: 1. Resolution Opposing SB23-213 State Land Use, 2. Signed Resolution No. 64-23.pdf

 

Title

A resolution opposing Senate Bill 213 regarding state land use control

 

  Presenter: 

Wayne Williams, Councilmember At Large

 

Body

  Summary:

City Council adamantly opposes Senate Bill 213 which represents the most sweeping attempt in recent Colorado history to remove local control from municipalities by expanding state authority imposing top-down zoning and land use standards.  Senate Bill 213 fails to recognize that local governments are best suited to address the needs of their communities. 

 

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Recommended Action

  Proposed Motion:

To approve the resolution as presented

 

Summary of Ordinance Language

A resolution opposing Senate Bill 213 that removes local control and home rule authority from elected leaders, professional planning staff and the people of Colorado Springs.