Attend a Public Meeting#
Neighborhood meetings occur before a development project is officially submitted. City staff and the project team present details of the plan and answer community questions, allowing residents to ask questions and express any concerns about the project's impact on the area.
Public Hearings are where the public have an opportunity to speak to decisions makers directly about a project and where projects are voted on by decision makers.
Code and Policy meetings are topics specific projects that give community members an opportunity to talk with staff about what their priorities are around that topic.
Provide Feedback on a Current Project#
Anyone who has an opinion on development in Fort Collins can explain their stance in a public comment to the people who approve or deny development proposals (Such as the Planning and Zoning Commission). Decision makers often find input from the public to be compelling evidence in support or opposition to the proposal. Commenters are not required to live next door to proposed development, or hold citizenry within the City of Fort Collins to be heard. Click the link below to learn more.
Join a Board or Commission#
Board and commission members perform a wide range of functions from advising staff and City Council to making quasi-judicial decisions on a variety of topics related to housing, the environment, transportation, planning and development, utilities, cultural and recreational services, and more.
Terms range in length from 2- and 4-years; applicants must reside within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area during their service.
Learn about Urban Planning#
In Planning & Development Services, we work with the community to develop policy plans to guide the future of Fort Collins. We use these policy plans to write code. We use these codes to regulate development.
See our community's plans here.
Environmental Planning#
Protecting and enhancing the environment is a core value in the City of Fort Collins. The Environmental Planning team works to advance plans, policies and technical resources that help protect and enhance natural habitat features and integrate nature-based design.
We offer educational opportunities to the public on topics like sustainable landscaping, adaptive management, noxious weed management, seed mix design, ecological function of stormwater features, and more.
Volunteer#
The City of Fort Collins Volunteer Program is designed to creatively engage people and their unique talents. When talent and passion are working together, the results are amazing. With that aim, the City promotes volunteer involvement to improve services and create community. To learn more about volunteer opportunities through the City, click the link below.