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Loveland Meetings

City Council - 2026-05-05

5h 26m26,514 words
17approvedpublic hearingresidentialcommercialsubdivisionzoningLoveland, CO

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16
Decisions
5
Market Signals

Meeting Summary

Loveland City Council adopted 12 building code ordinances updating to 2024 International Codes on first reading, with votes ranging from 7-2 to unanimous. The council also unanimously approved a supplemental budget for the street outreach program and directed HR to bring a motion appointing Brian Waldies as acting city manager with a 7.5% pay increase. Council provided direction to form a nine-member charter review committee rather than a formal commission.

Key Decisions (16)

Approved

2024 International Building Code Adoption

Ordinance 6808 repealing and reenacting Chapter 15.08 adopting International Building Code 2024 edition. Part of comprehensive building code update package coordinated with Larimer County, Fort Collins, Wellington, and LFRA.

Vote: 9-0Conditions: Second reading scheduled for June 2nd. Staff directed to provide cost analysis, breakdown of state-mandated vs local policy items, and information on fire strobe requirements.
Approved

2024 International Residential Code Adoption

Ordinance 6809 repealing and reenacting Chapter 15.10 adopting International Residential Code 2024 edition including radon mitigation requirements and ADU provisions.

Vote: 9-0Conditions: Second reading June 2nd
Approved

2024 International Mechanical Code Adoption

Ordinance 6810 repealing and reenacting Chapter 15.16 adopting International Mechanical Code 2024 edition.

Vote: 9-0Conditions: Second reading June 2nd
Approved

2024 International Fuel Gas Code Adoption

Ordinance 6811 repealing and reenacting Chapter 15.18 adopting International Fuel Gas Code 2024 edition.

Vote: 9-0Conditions: Second reading June 2nd
Approved

2024 International Plumbing Code Adoption

Ordinance 6812 repealing and reenacting Chapter 15.20 adopting International Plumbing Code 2024 edition.

Vote: 9-0Conditions: Second reading June 2nd
Approved

2024 International Energy Conservation Code Adoption

Ordinance 6813 repealing and reenacting Chapter 15.48 adopting International Energy Conservation Code 2024 edition.

Vote: 9-0Conditions: Second reading June 2nd
Approved

2024 International Existing Building Code Adoption

Ordinance 6814 repealing and reenacting Chapter 15.52 adopting International Existing Building Code 2024 edition.

Vote: 9-0Conditions: Second reading June 2nd
Approved

2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Adoption

Ordinance 6815 repealing and reenacting Chapter 15.54 adopting International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2024 edition.

Vote: 9-0Conditions: Second reading June 2nd
Approved

Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code Adoption

Ordinance 6816 adopting Chapter 15.50 implementing Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code for new construction.

Vote: 7-2Conditions: Second reading June 2nd
Approved

Buildings and Construction Code Amendments

Ordinance 6817 amending Chapter 15.04 regarding buildings and construction administrative provisions including new contractor licenses for framing and solar.

Vote: 9-0Conditions: Second reading June 2nd
Approved

2024 International Property Maintenance Code Adoption

Ordinance 6818 repealing and reenacting Chapter 15.12 adopting International Property Maintenance Code 2024 edition with expanded appeals process for condemnation and demolition orders.

Vote: 9-0Conditions: Second reading June 2nd
Approved

Colorado Model Low Energy and Carbon Code Adoption

Ordinance 6832 repealing and reenacting Chapter 15.48 adopting Colorado Model Low Energy and Carbon Code 2024 edition combining International Energy Conservation Code with state-mandated electric and solar ready requirements.

Vote: 7-2Conditions: Second reading June 2nd
Approved

Street Outreach Program Supplemental Budget

Ordinance 6829 enacting supplemental budget and appropriation to 2026 City of Loveland budget for street outreach program providing services to unhoused individuals and families.

Vote: 9-0 (unanimous)
Approved

Housing Action Plan Supplemental Budget

Consent agenda item 4.2 - Ordinance 6830 enacting supplemental budget and appropriation for housing action plan.

Vote: 7-1
Approved

Acting City Manager Appointment Direction

Council directed HR Director Julia Holland to bring motion to next meeting appointing Brian Waldies as acting city manager with 7.5% pay increase until permanent city manager appointed.

Vote: 8-0Conditions: Motion to be brought to next regular council meeting
Other

Charter Review Committee Direction

Council provided direction to form a nine-member charter review committee rather than formal commission process. Committee to use public application process with council appointment. Target timeline for 2027 regular election ballot.

Vote: Consensus direction, no formal voteConditions: Staff to bring back resolution establishing committee structure

Market Signals (5)

Housing Demand

Council expressed significant concern about building code updates increasing housing costs, with multiple members noting tension between safety requirements and affordability goals.

Housing Demand

Firefighters reportedly cannot afford homes in Loveland with some qualifying for Habitat for Humanity housing, indicating severe affordability challenges for middle-income workers.

Infrastructure

Platte River Power Authority on track to retire Rawhide coal plant by 2030, implementing virtual power plant tools requiring building electrification readiness in new construction.

Sentiment

Youth Advisory Commission substance abuse subcommittee strongly advised council to reconsider flavored tobacco ban, citing successful implementations in Golden and Denver without economic harm.

Housing Demand

Passive radon mitigation systems estimated at $1,200-$2,000 for new construction versus $4,000+ for retrofits, with Colorado having highest radon rates nationally.