Planning and Zoning Commission 4/22/26

The City of Longmont Colorado Planning and Zoning Commission met on April 22, 2026, to discuss several agenda items including a conditional use permit for a Boulder County vacuum truck waste management facility and a citizen-initiated code text amendment related to prairie dog management. The commission approved the conditional use permit for the waste management facility with a condition requiring FAA approvals prior to building permits. A significant portion of the meeting focused on detailed discussions of proposed amendments to the prairie dog code, including permit processes, definitions, notification requirements, and fee structures. The commission debated the urban level development clause, habitat measurement methods, and fee adjustments, ultimately recommending approval of the citizen-initiated amendments with modifications reflecting their discussions. The meeting included public comments emphasizing prairie dog conservation and humane management. The recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.