It has been over 20 years since Colorado Springs took a comprehensive look at its zoning code, meaning much of it is now outdated. As such, the city has hired Clarion Associates, a consulting firm that specializes in city planning and zoning, to re-examine the code and make recommendations that city council will ultimately consider, revise as they see fit, and vote on. Clarion will use the city’s comprehensive plan, public input, direction from city council, experience from other cities, and perceived need to draft their recommendations.
The firm will be releasing three modules in total, or drafted sections of the plan, with the entire draft to be presented to city council in December of 2020. There will be opportunities for public input in July and October of 2020, on Modules 2 and 3. It is imperative that our zoning code allow for more affordable housing options throughout our city, and this is a prime opportunity to make that possible.
For more details see a summary of Retool, and follow the Colorado Springs Pro-Housing Partnership on Facebook (@ColoradoSpringsProHousingPartnership) or Twitter (@COSPHP) to stay up to date.