What can I build & where can I build it?#
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Land uses (housing types, business types, etc.) on a property. Find your permitted land uses. See a zoning map.
Locations for different land uses (housing type, business type, etc.)? Find your permitted land uses. See a zoning map.
What's my zoning? Look up your address. See a zoning map.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Duplexes. Learn where these are possible.
Setbacks and build-to lines. Find your setbacks.
Fences and walls. Learn about rules and permits.
Natural Habitat Buffer Zones. Learn about these protections.
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A new development is planned near me#
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I saw a yellow sign. Learn what it's for.
Neighborhood meetings. Get the details, send in comments, see a recording.
Status of a development project. Learn what's new for a development that is being reviewed.
Neighborhood and Subarea Plans. Learn about the vision for your neighborhood.
How will natural features be protected? Learn about Natural Habitat Buffer Zones.
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Status of a development project#
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A development is planned near me. Engage in the review.
What is the status of a development I know about? Find project updates.
What is the status of my development project? Contact a Development Review Coordinator.
What is the status of my building permit? Access the Citizen Portal.
Neighborhood meetings. Send comments, attend a meeting, view recordings of previous meetings.
Are natural features being protected? Learn about Natural Habitat Buffer Zones.
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Business Inquiries#
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Where can I put my business? See a zoning map. Look up an address.
What kinds of businesses can I put on this property? Find permitted land uses.
What's my zoning? Find your zone district and permitted land uses.
Sign code questions. Learn about rules and permits.
Changing your land use (Minor Amendments). Find an application.
Home business license. Learn about rules and licenses.
Technical Assistance Mini-grant Program. Access funding.
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Applications and Process#
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Development Review Process primer. Learn why and how development projects are approved.
Minor Amendment applications. Learn how to apply.
Conceptual Design Review applications. Learn how to apply.
Sign Permit applications. Learn how to apply.
Home business applications. Learn how to apply.
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Environmental Planning#
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What is a Natural Habitat Buffer Zone? Learn about protections on natural habitats and features.
How does the City of Fort Collins protect wildlife on private property? Prairie dogs, burrowing owls, raptors, song birds
How does the City of Fort Collins protect plants and habitats on private properties? Learn more here.
What plants should I plant in Fort Collins? Check our Recommended Plant List.
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Adjacent Departments#
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In Planning and Development Services:
In Community Development and Neighborhood Services:
- Building Plan Review
- Building Permits
- Contractor Licensing
- Historic Preservation
- Neighborhood Services
- Mediation & Restorative Justice
Other departments that review developments:
- Economic Health
- Engineering
- Environmental Planning
- Environmental Services
- Floodplain
- Forestry
- GIS & addressing
- Historic Preservation
- Light & Power
- Natural Areas
- Parks Planning
- City Planning
- Poudre Fire Authority
- Sales Tax
- Social Sustainability
- Stormwater
- Technical Services
- Traffic Operations
- Transportation Planning
- Utilities
- Water Conservation
- Waste Water Engineering
- Zoning
In Planning, Development and Transportation:
In City Management:
All City Departments:
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We're Here to Help#
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