City Council - September 15, 2026

The City Council meeting of Lafayette, Colorado, held on September 15, 2026, included extensive public input and council discussion on several key topics related to city planning and procurement policies. Significant attention was given to the second reading and approval of the updated Lafayette Land Use Code and zoning map, including amendments addressing building height limits, zoning consistency for church properties, and protections for manufactured and mobile home communities as affordable housing. The council unanimously approved these amendments and the updated zoning map with an effective date of February 1, 2027. Additionally, the council discussed the purchasing procedures ordinance, specifically the city manager's authority to negotiate and execute contracts, with some council members requesting that surveillance technology contracts, such as those involving automated license plate readers (ALPRs) by Flock Safety, be exempt from automatic approval and subject to council review. The meeting also covered community concerns about the ALPR contract and surveillance privacy. Furthermore, the council received a presentation on potential moratoriums for data center developments and advanced air mobility (drone delivery) land uses, with council members expressing support for drafting moratorium ordinances to allow time for study and regulation development. The meeting concluded with proclamations recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and Human Resources Professionals Day, and staff reports on ongoing city initiatives.