Stock Plans || Building Services

Building Design Stock Plan Review#

A stock plan is a building design that can be submitted for review and used for replicated buildings. The approved design is stocked, and can be referenced on future or concurrent 'lot specific' permit submittals.

2021 Codes are now in effect (April 15th, 2022).

View the codes

Each stock plan is reviewed under a specific set of codes. Because of that, stock plan designs expire when new building codes are adopted by the City of Fort Collins (approximately every 3 years).

When a stock plan expires, lot specific permits cannot be applied for under the existing stock plan (because it has expired).

Any lot-specific permits applied for prior the new code adoption are still valid.
Lot-specific permits issued prior to the new code adoption are still valid.
Any new lot-specific permits applied for after code adoption can be submitted concurrently with the stock plan submittal for code re-review outlined below.
- Stock plans can also be submitted for code re-review without lot-specific permits.

What is required for a stock plan code re-view?#

When your stock plan expires, you can no longer submit for permits using the expired stock plan
You will need to apply for a new stock plan:
- Submit a complete submittal based on the table below
- All documents must reflecting current code
- Stock Plan Re-review Form (attach to the stock plan application)

What fees are assessed with a stock plan code re-review?#

Standard stock plan fees apply per the fee chart below

Exceptions:

If you recently submitted for a stock plan that has not been approved yet, no fee will be assessed for the code update re-review (a new submittal is still required).
If stocks were approved after 3/15/22 no stock plan review fee will be charged.

Please note if the city has requested a re-submittal that has not been addressed, a full fees apply.

What is the turn around time for a stock plan re-review?#

Stock plans with only code updates and no other revisions or altered options qualify for an expedited building code review of approx. 14 calendar days (not including zoning target date of 7 calendar days).
Stock plans with added/altered options and revisions other than code upgrades are subject to standard turn-around times.

Can footing and foundation permits be approved prior to stock plan approval?#

Yes, once a lot-specific permit is applied for, a below-grade footing and foundation permit is allowed prior to stock plan approval.

Footing and Foundation Permit Process

Yes, limited variations/options are allowed for each building design stock plan, which adds some variety to a community.

Examples of allowed options:

Exterior elevation style (modern, farmhouse, etc.)
Alternate roof lines/ roof types
Bedroom instead of an office
Patio Cover/Porch/Deck options
Added/removed windows/doors
Adding fireplace
Accessibility features
Different foundation types to address grading (crawl space, basement, garden level, slab on grade, etc.)
Alternate bath or kitchen layouts
Finished floor instead of open to below areas

Not allowed as options:

Addition options or options that alter the the foundation footprint
- Exception: garage bays added to a single family house.
Adding dwelling units to a townhome or multi-family building
Adding stories above grade.
- Exception: Townhome buildings where end units are different stories than the interior units

No, options are intentionally limited to avoid custom buildings, complex plans sets, and confusion during construction/inspection.

If you run out of options filling out the application consider the following:

1. Each building type (foundation footprint) should be a separate stock plan design submittal. Example: a 3 unit townhome building and a 6 unit townhome building should be separate submittals.

2. Only submit options that will be built. Example: If the development site does not allow for basements, don't submit a basement foundation option.

3. Are two or more options always built together, if so, list as a single option (i.e. ‘covered deck’ vs. roof cover opt., deck opt)

4. Submit homeowner requests/add-ons independently. Example: apply for a separate basement finish permit rather than multiple basement finish layout ouptions.

5. Consider separating a large stock plan into two different stock plans. (i.e. Design A = various basements: walk-out, garden level ; Design B = slab on grade/crawlspace options)

6. If a building on site will be more complex and is driving the need for more options, submit for a standard building permit and unique design for that address instead of using a stock plan.

Why Review? Reviews address code at the design phase which reduces costly re-construction and failed inspections by reviewing for compliance prior to construction.

Who Reviews? The project is reviewed by many City Departments for compliance with building codes, land use code, zoning, historic, flood plain, and other project specific requirements.

I received an e-mail that a "Resubmittal is Requested," does that mean I have to submit for a new permit or start from the beginning?

No, your stock plan has not been denied. This just means that:

A reviewer may need additional information, clarification, or has questions about your project.
Or a specific drawing, critical detail, page or form may be missing from the submittal.
Or plans do not comply with codes/requirements and need to be revised to show compliance.

How do I resubmit my plans/documents?

Follow the resubmittal instructions in the email you received. New documents should be named v2 (v=version #=round of review).

How long will it take to process a resubmittal?

Resubmittals have priority and are typically assigned a two week max turn around after submitted for building code items. You may contact the reviewer directly for questions about their timeline.

screen shot of citizen access showing how to view the project workflow and see comments from different departments

Stock Plan Review Status

Use the Citizen Portal
Under the Building category, select 'Search permits' (see photo above)
Enter the stock plan number (SP0xxxx), scroll down, click 'Search'.
Click 'Record Info' for drop down list of options (top left corner)
Select 'Workflow Tasks'
- No icon = task has not been activated/routed yet (not complete)
- Hourglass = not completed, in process, or additional items are needed from the applicant.
- Green check mark = completed task
Click the grey triangle/arrow next to each task to view holds/comments from each reviewer.

Citizen Access

Building and Zoning Review Times
This chart provides target review dates for Zoning (Land Use Code Compliance review) and Building Code review. For most permit types Zoning (Land Use Code Compliance) will activate and open up the workflow of the permit and start the review time for building and all departments. Target dates are subject to change due to workload. Times are given in calendar days.
Project Type	Zoning Review Time	Building Code Review Time
All Stock Plans	7	21

Yes

Examples of revisions:

Mechanical design needs to be revised to show an alternate furnace due to product availability. Additional pages need to be added to the approved mechanical design for lot-specific permits under construction using this stock plan design.

No houses have been built yet using this stock plan, but builder/developer has decided to change the energy path on this stock plan design.

The deck on the approved plans set is too large and can't be used on any intended lot-specific permits because of subdivision setbacks. Revised architectural and structural pages need to be replaced in the plans set showing a smaller deck design.

What to submit#

1. Download the approved, or the most current document set from citizen access that needs to be revised.

2. Only revise document sets that are being altered/changed.

3. Retain red-line comments/mark-ups that were added by City of Fort Collins if present.

4. Replace, add, or delete sheets where needed in the set.

Replaced and added sheets cannot have working comments from the applicant/design team (new sheets must be flattened)

5. Cloud/bubble/delta and/or clearly indicated what is changing on the new pages.

6. Rename the plan set with the next version number. (view citizen access to see what the next version needs to be. If most current set is v2, then submit as v3).

Name each document correctly: Instructions
- Example: Plans - stock plan name- v3
- Example: Mech Docs - stock plan name - v3
- Example: Letter- stock plan name- v3

7. Fill out the Revision Form. Re-name the form

Letter - The Project Address – v1 (example: Letter - 1234 Example Street - v1)

9. E-mail revision form and revised documents to buildingservices@fcgov.com

10. A $50-100 fee will be assessed by plan review based on the revision and project type.

Applicant initiated revisions are charged a review fee for changes that a permit applicant/owner chooses to make that are not required by City/jurisdiction codes or standards including changes that differ from the approved set of plans and or failure to build according to the approved set of plans.

Cost: The cost of an applicant/owner initiated revision is determined at by the complexity of changes from the time of building code approval. Building Plan Review (building code) will verify the level of complexity of the revision (small, medium or large) and assess a fee from the table below at the completion of the review.
Turn-around time: Standard times for building and zoning review are 14 calendar days. Please contact other departments that may be effected by the revisions.

Cost of applicant initiated revisions (post building plan review)
Revision size	Description	Cost
Small	Minor layout revisions (less than 25% of the floor area is affected)Change in window type/size Minor Structural revisions (changing a beam size, connections etc. where 25% or less of the structural design is changing)	$50
Medium	Significant residential layout changes (more than 25% of the floor area is affected) Change of Energy Path (for new construction or additions) Significant structural revisions (more than 25% of the structural design is changing) Changes to the Mechanical Design (for new construction or additions)	$100

Cost of applicant initiated revisions (post building plan review)

Revision size

Description

Cost

Small

Minor layout revisions (less than 25% of the floor area is affected)Change in window type/size

Minor Structural revisions (changing a beam size, connections etc. where 25% or less of the structural design is changing)

$50

Medium

Significant residential layout changes (more than 25% of the floor area is affected)

Change of Energy Path (for new construction or additions)

Significant structural revisions (more than 25% of the structural design is changing)

Changes to the Mechanical Design (for new construction or additions)

$100

Options may be added only if:

There are blank options still available on the stock plan application form.

If you are out of options see "Can I have more options than are shown on the application?" above. If you have questions, please contact our plan review team to discuss your specific project. E-mail: buildingdocs@fcgov.com

Cost:

Each added option will be charged a $50 review fee.

Examples of adding options:

Adding a patio cover option to the building stock plan design.
Adding additional windows option to the building stock plan design.
Adding an alternate foundation design due to site grading.

What to submit

1. Download the approved, or the most current document set from citizen access that needs to have options added and the stock plan application.

2. Only revise document sets that are being altered/changed with the added options.

3. Retain red-line comments/mark-ups that were added by City of Fort Collins if present.

4. Replace, add, or delete sheets where needed in the set.

Replaced and added sheets cannot have working comments from the applicant/design team (new sheets must be flattened)

5. Cloud/bubble/delta and/or clearly indicated what is changing on the new pages.

6. Rename the revised document set with added option/s with the next version number. (view citizen access to see what the next version needs to be. If most current set is v2, then submit as v3).

Name each document correctly: Instructions
- Example: Plans - stock plan name - v3
- Example: Mech Docs - stock plan name - v3
- Example: Energy Docs - stock plan name - v3
- Example: Apps - stock plan name -v3
- Example: Letter - stock plan name - v3

7. Fill out the Revision Form. Save the form and name re-name it: Letter - Address – v1

9. E-mail revision form and updated documents with added options to revcoord@fcgov.com

Stock Plan Design Review#

Stock Plan Submittal Requirements
Building Type	Requirements	Fee	Submit
Single Family Detached House R-3	Single Family House Stock Plan Application (NEW!) Submittal Checklist Energy Compliance Form Mechanical Design Form	$550	email submittal to: buildingservices@fcgov.com
Residential Secondary Building (garage, carport, etc.) S or U	Coming Soon	$200	email submittal to: buildingservices@fcgov.com
Duplex (Two Family) R-3	Duplex (Two Family) Stock Plan Application Submittal Checklist Energy Compliance Form Mechanical Design Form	$550	email submittal to: buildingservices@fcgov.com
Single Family Attached Townhome Building two or more attached units, where each on a separate lot/parcel separated by property lines. R-3	Single Family Attached Townhome Stock Plan Application Submittal Checklist Energy Compliance Form Mechanical Design Form	$550	email submittal to: buildingservices@fcgov.com
Multi-family Building 3 or more attached units on a single lot R-2	Multi-Family Stock Plan Application Energy Code Compliance form - for 3 stories max Energy Code Compliance - for more than 3 stories. EV Chargers Submittal Checklist	$2000	email submittal to: buildingservices@fcgov.com
Commercial Secondary Building (Garage etc.) S or U	Commercial Secondary Building Stock Plan Application EV Chargers Energy Code Compliance form If heated Submittal Checklist	$550	email submittal to: buildingservices@fcgov.com

Lot Specific Permits#

Lot Specific Permit Submittal Requirements
Document Required	Description	Naming Conventions
Permit Application *	For single family, duplex, & townhomes use: Single Family Residential Permit Application For multi-family and commercial use: Building permit application	Combine both documents into a single PDF Apps - Address - v1* Example: Apps - 1234 Example St - v1
Housing Model Variety Affidavit *	Housing Model Variety Form
Site Plan	Lot specific site plan drawn to scale, showing the building with distance to property lines and adjacent structures on the same lot (if any) and setbacks. For Single family houses, two family (duplex) and single family attached (townhomes) also include the outdoor area calculation.”	Site Plan - Address - v1 Example: Site Plan - 1234 Example St - v1
Lot Specific Foundation Plans	Lot specific footing and foundation design stamped and signed by a Colorado Licensed Structural Engineer. (Framing Plans do not need to be included). NOTE: Even though preliminary foundation plans are reviewed with stock plan design, soils types and water table vary across Fort Collins, and within developments, which is why site-specific foundation design is required.	FF Plans - Address - v1 Example: FF Plans - 1234 Example St - v1

Examples:

Site plan does not meet setbacks and needs to be revised.
Footing and foundation plans changed due to conditions discovered at excavation.

What to submit:

Only submit documents that have changed or been altered (i.e. FF plans, site plan or both)

Cloud/bubble or clearly indicated what is changing on the pages.
Name each document being resubmitted correctly
- Example: FF Plans - 1234 Example Street - v3
- Example: Site Plan - 1234 Example Street - v3

Applicant initiated revisions are charged a review fee for changes a permit applicant/owner chooses to make which are not required by City/jurisdiction codes or standards including changes that differ from the approved set of plans and/or failure to build according to the approved set of plans.

Cost: The cost of an applicant/owner initiated revision is determined at by the complexity of changes from the time of building code approval. Building Plan Review (building code) will verify the level of complexity of the revision (small, medium or large) and assess a fee from the table below at the completion of the review.
Turn-around time: Standard times for building and zoning review are 14 calendar days. Please contact other departments that may be effected by the revisions.