Natural Areas Commercial Permit Application

Please fill out this form if you would like to conduct an activity that is typically not allowed (per regulations) in a Natural Area. If there is a monetary charge, fee, or donation involved, it may be a commercial use. Please allow fifteen (15) business days for application review and processing.

Related information:

Applicant Information

Organization name ("Applicant")

Applicant Contact Name

Email address

Email address (confirm)

Address

Address (line 2)

City

State

Zip

Business phone

Cell phone

Is the organization/business incorporated in Colorado or licensed to do business in Colorado?*

Yes

Please attach current business license (1MB size limit)

Please attach certificate of liability insurance (1MB size limit)

Business Type*

For-Profit Business

A non-profit

Tax ID# or Tax exempt #

Permit Information

Type of commercial use permit sought*

1-15 people | Limited Use: $50 for profit, $25 for non-profit | Visitor days cannot exceed 25 in a calendar year

16-50 people | Moderate Use: $250 for profit, $125 for non-profit | Visitor days cannot exceed 50 in a calendar year

51-200+ people | High Use: $500 for profit/non-profit | Total group size is 51 - 200+ people including guide

Commercial Filming and Photography: Use fee based on number of days filming, size of film crew, amount and type of equipment present. Recovery fee is for administrative and personnel costs | Total group size and visitor days are conditional based on staff approval

Date(s) and time(s) of activity

Please be as specific as you can for each Natural Area selected (ex: Arapaho Bend March 3-5, 2023 8a-5p)

Narrative of commercial activity (include number of trips, group sizes per trip, fees charged, parking requirements, services provided and other pertinent information)

Estimated total number of participants/spectators

Number of parking spots your activity will use if permitted

Parking is not reservable or guaranteed.

Location Information

Questions or comments for staff regarding location

Additional review categories applicable to this permit (Check all that apply)*

Guided activity

Commercial filming or photography

Other

Contact Information

Responsible contact person on day(s) of event

Email address of person in charge on day(s) of event

Cell phone number of person in charge on day(s) of event

Alternate phone number of person in charge on day(s) of event

Terms and Conditions

I represent and affirm that the information I have provided in this permit application is true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Pursuant to Section 23-193(d) (14) of the Fort Collins Municipal Code, the undersigned, as an individual application or as a sponsoring organization applying for a commercial use permit from the City for the event, does hereby agree to reimburse the City for any costs incurred by the City in repairing damage or injury due to the actions of the undersigned, and/or by the undersigned’s officers, employees or agents, or any person under the undersigned’s control, including event participants. Further the undersigned hereby agrees to defend the City against and indemnify and hold harmless from any liability to any person or entity resulting from any damage or injury occurring in connection with the event proximately caused by the actions of the undersigned and/or by the undersigned’s officers, employees or agents, or any person who is under the undersigned’s control, including event participants.

I have read the Natural Areas Rules and Regulations and agree to my reporting responsibilities.

I (we) are aware that if our application is approved, I (we) may be required to submit to the Natural Areas Department a damage deposit OR irrevocable letter of credit.

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, or a citation from a Natural Areas Ranger.

NOTE: Applicant is responsible for any additional permits that may be required.

Check this box to accept terms

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