This Week in Development Review
Development Review Events

Week of April 27 - May 1

Tuesday

  • City Council Regular Hearing

More details on this week's events can be found in the segments below:

Current Engagement Opportunities

Garden with Environmental Planning

Join our inaugural group of garden volunteers helping to maintain and beautify the garden around Annie the Railroad Dog’s garden and the newly seeded detention basin at Transfort’s Downtown Transit Center. We welcome adult volunteers of all abilities, no horticultural experience necessary.

Through a 2025 Nature in the City grant, Transfort and Planning Services refreshed the garden around Annie the Railroad Dog’s historic grave. New irrigation was installed and the garden was planted with low-water-use pollinator species. The detention basin was re-seeded in the fall of 2025 and will need regular maintenance to allow the native plants and grasses to establish. The garden volunteers will help ensure these newly refreshed spaces function as designed and allow the plants to establish. This will benefit pollinators and the local community, serving as a naturalized space in the urban downtown corridor.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Garden maintenance including weeding, planting, and irrigation.
  2. General garden upkeep.

Time Commitment:

Volunteer days will be bi-weekly on Wednesday mornings from 7:00 am to 8:30am. Our volunteer season will run from late April through November.

Volunteer Benefits:

  • Learn about native plants, gardening, pollinators, and irrigation while connecting with likeminded community members
  • Opportunity to work with dedicated staff and volunteers
  • Opportunity to help maintain the garden around Annie the Railroad Dog’s grave for future generations to enjoy
  • Help beautify Fort Collins

Gloves, tools and water are provided. While no special skills are required, the role will require bending, kneeling, stooping, and navigating uneven surfaces.

Sign up at: https://engage.fcgov.com/GetInvolved/VolunteerGroup/a31b7aa8-bea8-447c-ad62-0e90837077f7?returnUrl=%2FGetInvolved

Email sappell@fcgov.com for more information

Check out our new digital home!

The Development Review Process

Email the Neighborhood Development Liaison at devreviewcomments@fortcollins.gov with questions

More About Development Review

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Conceptual Design Reviews

Conceptual Design Reviews (CDRs) are like a free consultation for anyone considering applying for Development Review. The applicant can get initial staff feedback on their idea before investing in a formal application. They take place before a neighborhood meeting or an application for Development Review.

There are zero (0) conceptual design reviews this week

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To Participate: Conceptual Reviews are held virtually and are open for the public to attend. Please email the devreviewcomments@fortcollins.gov for attendance instructions.

More About Conceptual Reviews

Preliminary Design Reviews

Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) serve as initial conversations between an applicant and City staff to determine whether a proposal aligns with the Land Use Code and prepare for a Development Review process. PDRs are for more complex proposals and the applicant pays a fee for them, unlike CDRs. Like CDRs, they occur before any neighborhood meetings and applications for Development Review.

There are zero (0) preliminary design reviews this week

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To Participate: Preliminary Design Reviews are not open for the public to attend. A record of comments from PDRs is available to the public. Please email  devreviewcomments@fortcollins.gov with questions.

More About Preliminary Design Reviews

Neighborhood Meetings

Neighborhood Meetings are required for some proposals between their PDR or CDR and when they submit an application for Development Review. They are an opportunity for the public to learn about the proposal, ask questions about the proposal and make comments which will be provided to the decision makers at the end of Development Review. Watch recordings of previous neighborhood meetings on the City's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com

There are zero (0) neighborhood meetings this week

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To Participate: Neighborhood meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format unless otherwise indicated. Community members can choose to come to the location or participate via a Microsoft Teams meeting. To participate virtually, a Teams link and meeting ID will be posted at https://www.fortcollins.gov/Business/Building-and-Development/Development-Review#section-6. Please email the Neighborhood Development Liaison at devreviewcomments@fortcollins.gov with questions.

More About Neighborhood Meetings

All Development Proposals Under Review

During Development Review, City staff review development proposals to make sure they follow the City's Land Use Code and other standards. To view all development proposals currently in review by the City, visit https://accela-aca.fcgov.com/CitizenAccess/Welcome.aspx.

Click on the Planning and Development Review tab to search for development proposals. The portal will provide several fields to search by including: 

  • Project number
  • Project name
  • Project address
  • Project type
  • Project Status

Click "Search additional criteria" to find many more fields to search by. Sign number search is in this section

You do not need to fill out all the fields in order to search!

Commenting on Development Proposals Under Review

A public comment can be submitted on any proposal in review any time by emailing devreviewcomments@fortcollins.gov

Administrative (Type 1) Hearings

Type 1 Administrative Hearings are the final decision making step for proposals which can be approved by a hearing officer. Hearing officers are individuals which are not City staff but have knowledge of the City's Land Use Code. They will see the proposal, hear staff analysis and consider public feedback in a formal hearing, then issue a decision within 10 days. 

There are zero (0) administrative hearings this week

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2026 Type 1 Hearing Decisions

  • Front Range Storage, 1/29/26 - Approved
  • QuikTrip at Drake and College, 2/24/26 - Approved
  • Bank of America on S. College, 4/22/26 - Pending

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To Participate: Administrative hearings are being conducted remotely.  You can participate over the phone, on the internet, or through the Zoom app on a smartphone, tablet, or computer.  Virtual participation information and information about the project being heard are both available at https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals at least 48 hours before the hearing.

Planning And Zoning Commission (Type 2) Hearings

Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) hearings are the final decision step for development proposals which require approval by a quasi-judicial commission. P&Z is a group of volunteer residents appointed by City Council who review land use proposals to make sure they follow the rules in our Land Use Code. They also make recommendations to the City Council regarding zoning, annexations, major public and private projects and any long range planning activities (such as City Plan or subarea plans). Watch recordings of previous P&Z Hearings at https://reflect-vod-fcgov.cablecast.tv/internetchannel/gallery/6?site=1

Next Work Session: May 15 at 12 p.m. IN-PERSON at 281 N. College Ave or VIRTUAL on Zoom

Next Regular Meeting: May 21 at 6 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue or VIRTUAL on Zoom

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To Participate: Residents may attend and comment in-person or via Zoom at Planning and Zoning Commission meetings, and can watch work sessions. Zoom participation instructions will be posted at https://www.fortcollins.gov/Government/Boards-and-Commissions/Planning-and-Zoning-Commission 48 hours before the meeting. For questions about participation in Planning and Zoning meetings or work sessions, or to submit a written comment email devreviewcomments@fortcollins.gov

More About P&Z

City Council Topics Related to Planning and Development

City Council is a group of elected officials who make decisions on City policy. For Planning and Development Review, part of their role is to approve rezonings, annexations and additions of permitted use requests as well as hearing appeals to the decisions made by the Planning and Zoning Commission or a hearing officer. They also make decisions on policy related to planning such as changes to the Land Use Code or City Plan. Watch recordings of previous City Council meetings at https://reflect-vod-fcgov.cablecast.tv/internetchannel/gallery/3?site=1

Next Work Session: April 28, 6 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue or VIRTUAL on Zoom

Next Regular Hearing: May 5, 6 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue or VIRTUAL on Zoom

May 5 Regular Hearing

  • Ordinance - 2nd Reading: Items Relating to Southeast Community Center

To Participate: Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Residents may comment in-person or via Zoom at City Council Meetings and can watch work sessions. Pre-Registration to comment is required at https://www.fortcollins.gov/Government/City-Council/Council-Meetings#CouncilMeetingParticipation. For questions about participation in City Council meetings or work sessions, or to submit a written public comment, email CityLeaders@fortcollins.gov.

More About City Council

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Boards & Commissions Related to Development Review:

Historic Preservation Services

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is tasked with the local landmark designation of historic properties and the review and approval of plans for exterior changes to them.

Next Work Session: May 13, 5:30 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall CIC Room, 300 Laporte Ave

Next Meeting: May 20, 5:30 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall Council Chambers, 300 Laporte Ave, or VIRTUALLY on Zoom.

To Participate: 

Historic Preservation Commission work sessions are being conducted in-person and the public is invited to attend at the meeting location, but there is no public comment time. Meetings are being conducted in-person with public participation during meetings available in person and online. Comments may be made by speaking either in-person or virtually, or by sending a written comment to preservation@fortcollins.gov

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HISTORIC DEMOLITION NOTICES AND SURVEYS

Notices of Demolition let neighbors know when an historic property near them may be developed, as well as give residents the opportunity to nominate the property for landmark designation. City staff do Historic Surveys on these properties and provide the information they find to the Historic Preservation Commission, who can decide whether the property is eligible to become a landmark.

Current Notices of Demolition

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Current Historic Surveys

In Progress

  • 331 N. Loomis Ave. c. 1903 residence - Project planning for potential subdivision application

Completed

  • 506 S. Howes St., c. 1890 house and carriage house – Development Review for multiunit dwelling behind house – Landmark Eligible – Issued April 16, 2026
  • 2112 E. Harmony Rd. – Harmony School and Teacherage (Landmark property designated 1997) – Survey for future project planning – Teacherage on property found to be Eligible/Contributing to Landmark property – Issued April 23, 2026

To Participate: 

If three or more residents of the city believe that any properties are eligible for City Landmark designation, they may choose to submit an application for designation preservation@fortcollins.gov. To learn more about how to submit a petition to nominate a property scheduled for demolition as a landmark, visit https://www.fortcollins.gov/Services/Historic-Preservation/Historic-Review-Notifications-and-Decisions

If you have information about the history of any of these properties that could be incorporated into the survey, or if you would like a copy of any completed survey, please contact preservation@fortcollins.gov. After a determination of Landmark eligibility is made through the finalization of the survey, any Fort Collins resident or property owner may file an appeal within 14 days to challenge the determination and schedule a public hearing with the HPC. 

More About Historic Preservation

Land Use Review Commission

The Land Use Review Commission is made up of volunteer residents who can approve variances from the requirements of the Land Use Code and hear appeals from any decision made by an administrative official pertaining to a specific property.

Next Meeting: May 14 at 8:30 a.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave 

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To Participate: LURC hearings are being conducted in-person only. Members of the public are able to participate by coming to the meeting location. 

More About LURC

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How to Subscribe 

Visit fcgov.com/DevelopmentReview/ and click "Newsletters" under the page heading to bring up a list of Planning-related newsletters you can subscribe to weekly and monthly

For more information about specific projects, or to provide feedback or public comment, please email devreviewcomments@fcgov.com, visit fcgov.com/DevelopmentReview or call 970-224-6076. 

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