HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 - Building Review Commission - WORK PLAN2026 Annual Work Plan
Building Review Commission
The Building Review Commission will continue to meet on the last Thursday of each
month when there are public discussion or hearing items placed on the regular monthly
agenda. The Commission may also meet as needed in order to convene special
hearings.
Staff anticipates that the Building Review Commission will hear several appeals by
contractor license applicants who do not strictly meet the qualification criteria specified
in the City Code. Under its quasi-judicial review authority, the Commission is
empowered to grant variances from such criteria when it determines there are practical
difficulties or that an undue hardship would be imposed on the applicant; or, when the
Commission determines the applicant has sufficient specialized training, education, or
additional relevant experience.
The Commission is also empowered to render disciplinary action, including suspension
or revocation of regulated contractor licenses, under which any specified infractions
listed in the regulations are committed.
Additionally, in its code appellate function, the Commission may hear appeals from strict
application of the building codes or from an interpretation of the codes by the Building
Official. The Commission will continue to hear cases involving challenges to the
Building Official’s interpretation of the adopted building codes, as well as the adopted
International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC).
In its advisory capacity, the Commission is expected to participate as a member of the
Code Adoption Review Committee in the review of the international series of codes. The
Commission will be asked to make recommendations to Council regarding any
suggested revisions based on local conditions and community priorities.
2026 Agenda:
1.) Hear appeals, as needed, of the International Building Codes and Fort Collins
municipal codes regarding contractor licensing as adopted by the City of Fort
Collins.
2.) Update contractor licensing ordinance.
a.Staff is currently reviewing and updating ordinance language
b.Present draft code changes to the commission
c.Targeting adoption by end of year
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3.) Continue implementation of new licensing, permitting and code compliance
software.
a.This software will replace the current software, Accela.
b.The project will streamline and update many permitting and review
processes.
c.Online contractor licensing module will be included.
d.Improvements to customer portal and experience.
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Eric Richards, Chair
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Date of Approval
Building Review Commission
November 20, 2025
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