Stormwater Criteria#
The Fort Collins City Council has adopted this version of the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual by Ordinance No. 159, 2018.
Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual – All Chapters and Appendices
Individual Chapters and Appendices
- Cover Page, Contents & Preface
- Chapter 1: Drainage Principles & Policies
- Chapter 2: Development Process Submittal Requirements
- Chapter 3: During & Post-Construction Requirements
- Chapter 4: Construction Control Measures
- Chapter 5: Hydrology Standards
- Chapter 6: Detention
- Chapter 7: Water Quality
- Chapter 8: Grading
- Chapter 9: Streets, Inlets & Conveyance
- Chapter 10: References
- Appendix A: Development Submittal Checklists
- Appendix B: Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines for Stormwater & Detention Facilities
- Appendix C: LID Implementation Manual
- Appendix D: Construction Control Measures - Guidance
- Appendix E: Construction Control Measures – Fact Sheets
- Appendix F: Construction Control Measures – Standard Notes
For previous versions of the stormwater criteria, please contact Utilities at utilities@fcgov.com or 970-221-6700.
Low Impact Development (LID)#
In February of 2013, City Council adopted the LID policy and criteria in Ordinance 152, 2012. This Ordinance was later updated in January 2016 with Ordinance 007, 2016 to provide additional flexibility in the implementation of the LID Policy.
The LID Implementation Manual has been adopted as part of the Stormwater Criteria Manual and is attached as Appendix C: LID Implementation Manual.
View construction details for commonly used LID systems by clicking the button below and opening the "Stormwater" folder. Commonly used details are D-53, D-53A, D-54, and D-55.
Rain Gardens and Pollinator Gardens#
Combining a rain and pollinator garden has multiple benefits including improved water management, biodiversity support, and erosion control. By tapping into the following resources, you can gather information, plants, and guidance to create a beautiful and beneficial rain/pollinator garden.
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