Natural Areas Special Use Permit Request

Welcome to the Natural Areas Special Use Permit Application. If you would like to conduct an activity not allowed (per regulations) in one or more of our Natural Areas please fill out the online application below or download (PDF 31 KB) a printable version. You may mail or fax in the printable version. Please refer to the Natural Areas Permit Conditions table (PDF 33 KB) for activities that require this permit.

Applicant name:

Email:

Organization (if applicable):

Address:

Address (if needed):

City:

State:

Zip:

Daytime phone:

(format ###-###-####)

Evening/weekend phone:

(format ###-###-####)

Activity category(s). Please check all that apply:

: Large group size (>15 individuals)
: Research
: Collect or Deposit material from a Natural Area
: Commercial activity (please contact us: 416 2815 to confirm you need this permit)
: Off-trail use at an on-trail site
: Operate motorized equipment within a Natural Area
: Enter Natural Area from 11pm - 5 am
: Requires access beyond a locked gate or closed area
: Other
If other, please describe:

Description of activity:

Option to attach supportive documents for activity (research proposal, map, other permits, etc...):

Option to attach additional documents for activity:

Number of people:

Question or comments for staff regarding Natural Area location:

Date(s) and Time(s) of activity:

How would you like the permit sent to you?

via email
via post

Terms

I acknowledge that there are risks inherent in the activities pursuant to this permit, and that those activities may result in predictable or unforeseeable injury or property damage to participants or others. In consideration of permitting those activities, on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and the organization on behalf of which I have obtained this permit (if any), I hereby waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages that I or the permitted organization may have against the City of Fort Collins, its officers, employees, contractors, or volunteers (the City), or any other person connected with the event, for any and all injuries or damage resulting from the permitted activities. I represent and warrant that I am authorized to sign this waiver and indemnity on behalf of the permitted organization or group, and I agree, and such organization or group (if any) agrees, to indemnify the City for any claims made against the City or damages incurred by the City as a result of authorizing the proposed activities. I have read the Natural Areas Regulations. I, and if applicable, my group or organization, agree to abide by all conditions required for the requested activity. I understand that violation of these conditions or of any laws not exempted in this permit may result in revocation of this permit at any time. NOTE: Applicant is responsible for any additional permits that may be required.: I accept terms

For questions please contact:

Rachel Steeves
City of Fort Collins Natural Areas, Environmental Planner
1745 Hoffman Mill Road
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522

(970) 221-6641
970-416-2211 (fax)

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