How to Use the Online Zoning Map
FC Maps, the City of Fort Collins online mapping tool, enables anyone to determine the zoning designation for specific properties within city limits. It also allows you to view the zoning district regulations for the specific property (i.e. uses allowed, setbacks, lot square footage, etc) found in the Land Use Code. The instructions for using FC Maps is described below.
1. Under “Zoning Services” (at fcgov.com/zoning) in the right-hand column, select “zoning map.”
2. Once FC Maps loads, click “I Agree” on the disclaimer window to continue.
3. Select Zoning Districts from the list on the left. You are now viewing the City's Zoning Districts Map.
4. At the top of the page in the “search by” box, select address from the drop down menu. Then in the box immediately to the right, type your address. Please note, it’s best to type in "123 W Oak" and not "123 W Oak St." Using abbreviations like St, Ave, and Pkwy, can skew your results. Click the “Find” button.
5. Select your address in the window that pops up then click the “Zoom to Selected” button. Close this window to reveal the main window with your property on the zoning map marked with a pink star.
6. Now click the “Identify” icon along the top of the map (a lowercase "i" within a white circle) and then click on the pink star. Your zoning designation will pop up in a small window.
7. You’ll notice along with the property's zoning district there will be a code link. This link takes you to the section number in Article 4 of the Land Use Code setting the regulations for this particular zoning district. If you click this link the entire section will pop up in a new window. The Code lists all of the specific development standards for your zone, such as uses allowed, setbacks, height, etc. Please be advised other Land Use Code chapters and sections may be applicable to your property, meaning Article 4 may not be everything which applies to your property. For instance, Article 3 contains general standards for such things as parking, landscaping, signage, and other regulations.
8. To print from the Land Use Code, it is best to highlight the section you want to print, and then choose “selection” from your page range options in your print dialog box.
More Information
Please feel free to contact the City Zoning at 970-416-2745 if you have any questions about using this online tool or if you have other zoning questions.