Aspen directs staff to draft electrification land-use code updates, seeks clarity on flexibility and transformers

May 12, 2026

Council passed a policy resolution directing staff to draft Title 26 amendments to support electrification, asking staff to clarify dimensional flexibility for existing vs. new development and to bring case studies on floor‑area impacts and transformer needs.

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Council adopted Policy Resolution 51 on May 12 to direct staff to draft land-use code amendments (Title 26) related to electrification, including questions about dimensional flexibility, height and setback allowances, and whether floor-area rules should be adjusted to accommodate larger mechanical equipment.

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