This Week in Development Review
Development Review Events

Week of September 21 - September 25

Tuesday

  • City Council Work Session

Wednesday

  • Preliminary Design Reviews

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

What is the Role of Residents in Development Review?

The Development Review process at the City of Fort Collins includes requirements to involve residents in every proposal. These can range from noticing to neighborhood meetings to public hearings. The type of involvement depends on the type of proposal. 

We have a webpage which describes the role of residents in development review in more detail. And if you ever have questions, staff is here to help! 

Email questions or comments any time to devreviewcomments@fortcollins.gov

Learn More about Public Involvement

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 is one (1) preliminary design reviews this week on Wednesday

Laurel Mason Apartment, PDR260010

This is a request to construct a 6-story affordable housing multi-unit development at Laurel and Mason (parcel #s 9714113022, 9714113023, 9714113021). The applicant  is proposing a 6-story student affordable mixed-use building. Access can be taken  from Mason St. The property is directly north of W Laurel St and directly west of S  Mason St. The site is located in the Downtown- Campus North (D) zone district and the project is subject to a Basic Development Review (BDR).

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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 upon request. 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 meeting 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 - Approved
  • The Edison, 8/12/26 - Approved

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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.fortcollins.gov/Business/Building-and-Development/Development-Review#NeighborhoodMeetings at least 48 hours before the hearing. After the hearing, decisions will be posted at the same location.

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: October 9 at 12 p.m. IN-PERSON at 281 N. College Ave or VIRTUAL on Zoom

Next Regular Meeting: October 15 at 6 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue or VIRTUAL on Zoom

September Results 

CONSENT AGENDA - These items will be considered and voted on all together without an opportunity for public comment

  • APPROVED 5-0 - CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JULY 16, 2026

DISCUSSION AGENDA - These items will be considered and voted on separately with an opportunity for public comment. Anyone may request an item from the Consent Agenda be moved to the discussion agenda at the hearing

  • APPROVED 5-0 - STRAUSS LAKES ANNEXATION AND ZONING - ANX240002 - This is a request for Annexation and Zoning (ANX240002) of land north of Horsetooth Road and east of Ziegler Road, including Parcel #8728000009, within the City’s Growth Management Area. The project would Annex 147.499 acres into the City of Fort Collins. The Annexation proposal is accompanied by a Request for Zoning to 139.835 acres of the property LMN (Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood) and 7.664 acres to MMN (Medium Density Mixed Use Neighborhood). The proposal seeks a recommendation of approval from the Commission, and is subject to City Council review.

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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:  September 22, 6 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue or VIRTUAL on Zoom 

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

October 6 Regular Meeting

  • Ordinance - 2nd Reading: Amending the Landmark Designation of the J.M. Morrison House and Carriage House
  • Ordinance - 2nd Reading: Amending the Landmark Designation of the Marsh/Geist House and Garage
  • Ordinance - 2nd Reading: Land Use Code Updates: Review Level of Certain Residential Uses to Basic Development Review
  • Ordinance - 1st Reading: Annexing the Property Known as the Strauss Lake Annexation
  • Ordinance - 1st Reading: Annexation Agreement between the City of Fort Collins and Cottonwood Land and Farms LLLC Regarding Strauss Lakes Annexation 
  • Ordinance - 1st Reading: Strauss Lake Annexation Zoning

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: October 14, 5:30 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall CIC Room, 300 Laporte Ave

Next Meeting: October 21, 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

  • 421 Edwards St., c.1898 residence, demolition proposed for new duplex
  • 615 and 627 Cowan St., c. 1898 residence and c.1971 apartment buildings – Due diligence for affordable housing, no planned development

Completed

  • 635 S. Mason St., 1901 triplex – Due diligence, no planned development. Eligibility finding appealed to HPC – Result of Not Eligible; Issued Sept. 16
  • 400-404 Linden St. (El Burrito), c.1947 Warehouse/commercial - Due diligence, no planned development – Landmark Eligible; Issued Aug. 26 – Appealed, HPC hearing date TBD
  • 920 S. Overland Tr., c.1898 farmhouse, demolition proposed for new café – Not Landmark Eligible; Issued Sept. 17
  • 2000 S. Overland Trl., Willow Lane Clubhouse, c.1974, due diligence for asset management – Not Landmark Eligible; Issued Sept. 18

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

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: October 8 at 8:30 a.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave

September Hearing Agenda

  • Approved - APPEAL ZBA260018, 3032 Indigo Ct - This is a request for an existing 80 square foot detached accessory structure (treehouse) to be located 12 feet 1 inch away from the rear property line. The minimum required rear setback for this property in the Low Density Residential (RL) Zone District is 15 feet. The request is for the detached accessory structure to therefore encroach 2 feet 11 inches into the rear setback
  • Approved with conditions - APPEAL ZBA260020, 1936 Dorset Dr - This is a request for a proposed 6-foot-tall fence to be constructed between the front building line and front property line of the subject parcel. The maximum allowable height for a fence in this location is 4 feet. The request is for the proposed fence to therefore exceed the maximum allowable height by 2 feet.
  • Approved - APPEAL ZBA260021, 155 Circle Dr - This is a request for a proposed 768 square foot detached accessory structure (garage) to be constructed in the southeast corner of the property. The maximum allowable floor area for a detached accessory structure for this property in the Old Town District (OT-A) Zone District is 600 square feet. The request is for the proposed detached accessory structure to exceed the maximum allowable floor area by 168 square feet.
  • Approved - APPEAL ZBA260022, 315 Wood St - This is a request for a proposed 1,389 square-foot single unit house and a 557 square-foot detached accessory structure (greenhouse) to be constructed on the rear half of an 8,500 square-foot lot. The maximum allowable rear-half floor area for this lot in the Old Town (OT-B) Zone District is 1,400 square feet. The request is to therefore exceed the maximum allowable rear-half floor area by 546 square feet.

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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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