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City council adopts new rules for accessory dwelling units after months of debate
Summary
After extensive debate and amendments, the Colorado Springs City Council approved an amended ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single‑family areas with limits for wildfire areas, parking and other conditions.
Colorado Springs City Council members approved a revised ordinance enabling accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, in single‑family residential areas on March 20 after a months‑long review, public comment and multiple amendments.
The ordinance (UDC Chapter 7 amendments) permits ADUs as an accessory use to single‑family detached dwellings across zones where those homes are allowed. The final measure adopted by council excludes detached and attached ADUs from the Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) overlay; it allows only integrated ADUs in the WUI. The council also added a requirement that property owners provide one off‑street parking space for each ADU in addition to the parking required for the primary structure.
Council discussion was extensive. Supporters,…
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