Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission makes recommendations to City Council regarding zoning, annexations, major public and private projects and any long range planning activities (such as City Plan or subarea plans) that require Council approval.

The Commission is also the final decision making authority regarding land use proposals including overall development plans, project development plans and any planned unit developments that remain from the City's previous land use regulations.

The Commission coordinates with the Poudre and Thompson school districts and the Larimer County Planning Commission.


Meeting Schedule and Information

Third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
Meetings are hybrid - please check posted agenda for meeting details.

Meeting Locations:

  • Work Sessions: Conference Room A, 281 N. College Ave., Conference Room A
  • Hearings: 300 Laporte Ave., Council Chambers

(Please confirm meeting location and attendance options based on the posted agenda.)

Sharing Documents:

  • If residents wish to share a document or presentation, City Staff must receive those materials via email at least 24 hours before the meeting. Staff will ensure the Commission receives items sent.
  • Items not received at least 24 hours before the meeting will not be included in the agenda.
  • Email any documents to pzc@fortcollins.gov.

Emailing Public Comments:

  • Items not received at least 24 hours before the meeting will not be included in the agenda to devreviewcomments@fortcollins.gov. Staff will ensure the Commission receives your comments.
  • Comments not received at least 24 hours before the meeting will not be included in meeting agenda or Commission discussions.
  • If you have specific comments on any of the discussion items scheduled, please make that clear in the subject line of the email.

Audio recordings of Work Session discussions are available upon request – please contact pzc@fortcollins.gov.


Duties

The Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibilities include making recommendations to the City Council regarding zoning, annexations, major public and private projects and any long range planning activities (such as City Plan or subarea plans) that require Council approval.

The Commission is also the final decision making authority regarding land use proposals including overall development plans, project development plans and any planned unit developments that remain from the City's previous land use regulations. In addition, the Commission coordinates with the Poudre and Thompson school districts and the Larimer County Planning Commission.

Recommended Qualifications

Some knowledge of Land Use Code is helpful.

Time Commitment

15-20 hours per month


Upcoming Meetings

Please confirm meeting location and participation options (in-person, hybrid, etc.) by viewing the posted agenda.


For information about Boards and Commissions, contact boardsandcommissions@fortcollins.gov.