Welcome to the Development Review Portal for Businesses!#
The City of Fort Collins is committed to supporting you through your Development Review Process as you start, expand or make significant changes to your business or its location.
Resources for Businesses in the Development Review Process#
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Zoning Map#
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Different types of businesses can be permitted in different zone districts.
Zoning Look-up#
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Each zone district has distinct rules about what land can be used for, how buildings can be designed, and more.
Vested Rights#
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Find documents showing what has been approved for a property within an existing subdivision.
Use FCMaps to find the name of a subdivision.
Commonly Used Land Use Code Standards#
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There are many standards and rules in the Land Use Code. Please click below for information for some standards we commonly hear questions about.
Mini-Grants#
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Small businesses and non-profits may qualify for financial support as they move through the Development Review Process.
Restaurant Road Map#
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If you're planning to open or make changes to a restaurant in Fort Collins, use this Road Map as a helpful guide through the Development Review Process.
It outlines eight steps to get you started with zoning, permits, fees, financial assistance, process and standards (land use rules) to kickstart your journey.
Home Businesses#
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Home businesses are allowed in all Zone Districts.
Outdoor Vendors#
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Want to sell goods or services at an outdoor location?
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Economic Health#
Did you know the City of Fort Collins has an entire division dedicated to supporting you and your business?
Mini-Grants#
Small businesses and non-profits may be eligible to receive financial support as they move through the Development Review Process.
Land Use Regulations#
Resources on what common regulations may apply to your project.
Green Resources#
What rules and incentives exist to help make your business greener?
What is Development Review?#
Need a little help to understand our Development Review Process?
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Zoning Applications#
Zoning@fcgov.com
970-416-2745Applications for:
- Signs
- Minor Amendments
- Home Business Licenses
- Zoning Verifications Letters
Development Review Applications#
PreAppMeeting@fcgov.com
Applications for pre-submittal meetings:
- Conceptual Design Review meetings
- Preliminary Design Review meetings
Building Permit Applications#
BuildingServices@fcgov.com
970-416-2740Applications for construction and alterations to existing buildings.
Permanent Signs#
Zoning@fcgov.com
970-416-2745Find regulations and permit applications for all permanent signs here.
Temporary Signs#
Zoning@fcgov.com
970-416-2745Banners, feather flags, and other temporary signs require permitting.
What is Development Review?#
Need a little help to understand our Development Review Process?
We're Here to Help#
Need answers to other questions?