The commission held a workshop to review the Draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan, discuss meeting dates, and address site plan code amendments. The regular meeting agenda included a rezone request for Bolinger & Queen, Inc. from Tourist Commercial to Industrial, as well as multiple amendments to the Rifle Municipal Code Chapter 16 regarding Bulk Resource Consumers and other text updates.
Oct 7, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of Rifle City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting Agenda
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The City Council meeting included a workshop session to discuss e-bike regulations, Accessory Dwelling Unit code amendments, funding for the Parachute Area Transit System, a lease agreement for the Brenden Theater, and processes for presentation and resolution requests. The regular meeting agenda covered the appointment of a board member to the Rifle Housing Authority, the adoption of an amended housing needs assessment, an update from the Re-2 School District regarding ballot questions, and the official presentation of the proposed 2027 city budget.
The Planning & Zoning Commission held a meeting to discuss proposed text amendments to the Rifle Municipal Code, specifically concerning accessory dwelling unit size requirements, warehouse and wholesale definitions, building height measurements, lot line dissolutions, and variance application procedures. The agenda also included a workshop discussion regarding Conditional Use Permit requirements for Bulk Resource Consumers and Data Centers, covering topics such as utility capacity, environmental waste, air quality, noise, and heat mitigation. Additionally, the commission reviewed a scenario analysis evaluating the fiscal, water, and community impacts of potential large-scale data center projects.
Sep 2, 2026·Board meeting
Rifle City Council Regular Meeting
The meeting involved the consideration of several items, including liquor license renewals and municipal code amendments regarding accessory dwelling units. Presentations were provided on a 4H update, the Glenwood Springs South Bridge project, and the issuance of a 90-day non-renewal notice for a restaurant lease. The council conducted a public hearing on rezoning for the Grand River Hospital District, addressed the vacation of rights-of-way and easements, discussed the potential relocation of an expired city water tap, and approved an amendment to procurement standards. Additionally, a three-year contract for fall clean-up trucking services was awarded, and an executive session was held to discuss a personnel matter.