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Home / Business/ Building and Development / Development Review

Development Review

A Development Review sign in front of a house in Fort Collins

Development Review guides how Fort Collins grows by reviewing projects to ensure they meet City codes, regulations and community needs while supporting public involvement.

This page is a hub of all Development Review webpages, plus other webpages related to Development Review.



Development Applications

Thinking about developing property in Fort Collins? Here’s what you need to know.

Development Proposals

View current and recent development activity around the City.

Development Review Process

Learn how the City of Fort Collins' development process works—and how you can get involved.


Quick Links

  • Resident Portal
  • Business Portal
  • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
  • Development Meetings

Permits and Applications

  • Development Applications
  • Utilities Development
  • Building Permits
  • Building Inspections
  • Engineering Permits
  • Small Cell Permitting
  • Contractor Licensing
  • 1041 Regulations

Common References

  • Fee Schedules
  • Building Code
  • Land Use Code
  • Rules for Common Projects
  • Zoning Map
  • City Plans
  • Demographic Information
  • Street Design Standards
  • Zoning
  • Public Records
  • Utilities Development

Related Work

  • Environmental Planning
  • Historic Preservation
  • Building Services
  • Engineering Permits
  • Utilities Development
  • Zoning

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Specific Development Questions
Email

DRCoord@fortcollins.gov

 

Notice: The City is aware of scam emails targeting Development Review applicants. The City is taking action to investigate and mitigate risk for applicants. Know that any email from the City of Fort Collins will reach you from email addresses ending in "@fcgov.com" or "@fortcollins.gov," with no exceptions. If you'd like to verify an email's legitimacy or have any questions about emails you receive from the City, reach out to us at 970-221-6689 or DRCoord@fortcollins.gov.

Phone

970-221-6689

 

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Fort Collins, CO 80524

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