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Commission recommends adopting regional building‑code reference to allow certain five‑story single‑stair multifamily buildings under strict safety rules

Colorado Springs City Planning Commission · April 8, 2026
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Summary

Following staff and building‑official presentations about House Bill 25‑1273, the commission unanimously recommended a UDC amendment to adopt a Pikes Peak Regional Building Code appendix that would allow limited five‑story multifamily buildings to use a single stair when specific noncombustible construction and life‑safety features are met.

The Planning Commission recommended City Council adopt a Unified Development Code amendment to reference a regional building code appendix that implements state law (House Bill 25‑1273) allowing certain multifamily residential buildings up to five stories to be served by a single exit and stair if they meet defined life‑safety requirements.

Daniel Sexton (planning manager) explained the UDC-based code reference is necessary to enable…

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