Council backs staff package for building electrification code changes, 6‑1

The Longmont City Council voted 6‑1 on Aug. 26 to approve staff’s recommended option C in the building electrification code scenario, an early step toward updating municipal building codes to support electrification objectives.

Councilor Adrian Rodriguez moved to adopt the staff recommendation; Councilor Sean McCoy seconded the motion. Councilor Christ recorded the lone opposing vote. Council discussion was brief; Councilor Rodriguez said he “fully agreed with the recommendation in the packet concerning the building electrification codes,” and councilors noted the measure will return for additional technical and public review during the code‑amendment process.

Staff described option C as a cohort package of amendments that will be developed further in the public code amendment and hearing process. Councilors said they expected additional public outreach and follow‑up hearings as staff refines the technical language and implementation details.

What’s next: The adopted direction sends staff’s option C forward for the next stages of technical drafting and public review. Final code changes would require staff work, public hearings and formal ordinance adoption at later meetings.