Welcome to the Development Review Portal for Residents!#
The City of Fort Collins is here to support you in your journey with Planning and Development Services.
Whether you're considering alterations to your property, want to find out more about the future of your neighborhood, or wish to engage in a public process, we're dedicated to supporting you every step of the way.
Resources for Residents - Land Use, Zoning, Planning & Development#
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Zoning Map#
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Every property in Fort Collins is within a specific zone district.
Zoning Look-up#
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Each zone district has its own set of rules about what land can be used for, the sizes of lots, how buildings can be designed and more.
What is Planning?#
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Urban planning is the work of designing and organizing cities to make them great places to live, work and play.
Learn about urban planning and how it happens in the City of Fort Collins.
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City plans and policies guide how our community will grow and develop in a sustainable way.
Land Use Code#
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The Land Use Code is a set of rules that dictates how land in Fort Collins can be used or developed.
We use this code to ensure changes in the built environment meet our vision for the future.
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What can I build & where can I build it?#
Learn about zoning, setbacks, land uses, fences, ADUs, subdividing and more!
Status of a new development project#
Learn about new development projects, attend a neighborhood meeting, contact the Planning and Zoning Commission, and more.
Participating in Development Review#
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The City of Fort Collins here to help you understand new development projects happening in our community.
Learn how to stay up-to-date on new development projects and how your feedback will be used.
Accessory Dwelling Unit#
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The City of Fort Collins is here to support you as you explore the idea of adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit to your property.
Parkway Landscape Amendments#
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Zoning is here to support you in your journey to beautify your parkway strip!
Whether you're improving a weed problem or removing irrigated turfgrass, we are here to help.
Neighborhood Services#
Fort Collins is filled with great neighborhoods and this is a big reason many people want to live here.
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Zoning Applications#
Applications for:
- Home business/ home occupation
- Minor Amendments
- Zoning Verification Letters
Development Review Applications#
Applications for pre-submittal meetings:
- Conceptual Design Review meetings
- Preliminary Design Review meetings
Building Permit Applications#
Applications for construction and alterations to existing buildings.
We're Here to Help#
Need answers to other questions?