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What is Zoning?#

Example of zoning

As zoning inspectors, we are responsible for administering and enforcing zoning regulations to guide the use of land and maintain orderly development. These regulations pertain to such things as the establishment of different zone districts, permitted uses in the various districts, signs, fences, home occupations, parking, landscaping, and general site layout and design.

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  • When is a permit required?
  • How tall can I build my fence?
  • Other fence and wall requirements and FAQ

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  • Temporary Banner & Feather Flag Permits
  • Fort Collins Sign Code
  • Sign Permit Application
  • Schedule a sign inspection

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  • Home Occupation License requirements
  • Apply for a home-based business license
  • Notify Zoning of unlicensed home businesses

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Zoning Applications#

Applications for: 

  • Minor Amendments
  • Zoning Variance Requests
  • Parkway Landscape Amendments
  • Off-site Construction Staging 
  • Eligible Facility Requests
  • Sign Permits
  • Home Occupation Licenses
  • Zoning Verification Letters
  • and more...

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Zone District Look-up#

Zoning map of Fort Collins

Zoning districts dictate what you may build and how you may build it in different areas of the city. Click the button below to find what zone district you are located in! Once you identify your zone district, you can use the Table of Primary Uses to see what uses are allowed in your zone district. The Table of Primary Uses starts on the fourth page of Article 4 of the Land Use Code. 

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