Utilities Development

Electric Service Standards Guide(PDF, 4MB)

When you need it:

• Before design and construction.

What to submit:

• No submittal - reference only. Download and follow standards during design and construction.

Customer Service Information Form (C-1)(PDF, 239KB)

When you need it:

• For all new commercial electric services
• For upgrades to an existing electric service
• For CT metering (typically for services over 400 amps)
• For on-site generation, including solar panels or backup generators
• For the installation of a fire pump or large motors
• For non-standard voltages or configurations

What to submit:

• Completed C-1 form with your site plan

How to submit:

• Email to UtilitiesEngineering@fortcollins.gov or upload to the Development Review portal.

Once submitted, our engineering team will review your project specifications and determine the transformer size, fault current and metering requirements. You’ll receive approval and be contacted if more information is needed. Contact your utilities project manager for project-specific questions.

We're committed to ensuring that all our documents are accessible to everyone. If you encounter any difficulties accessing, viewing or reading the PDFs linked on this webpage, contact our ADA Coordinator at adacoordinator@fortcollins.gov or at 970-416-4254 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.

25-167 kVA 1 Phase(PDF, 305KB)

75-1000 kVA 3 Phase - Standard Size(PDF, 419KB)

75-500 kVA 3 Phase - Space-Limited Locations Only(PDF, 415KB)

1500-2500 kVA 3 Phase(PDF, 411KB)

When you need it:

• During design and construction

What to submit: 

• No submittal - use in your plans. Include required drawings in your engineering submittal set.

Water/Wastewater Design Criteria Manual(PDF, 597KB)

When you need it:

• During design phase.

What to submit:

• Design drawings and reports meeting manual standards.
• Completed Water/Wastewater Design Criteria Manual.

How to submit:

• Submit through the Development Review portal.

Water Utilities Quick Reference Guide(PDF, 411KB)

When you need it:

• Before digging or working in the field.

What to submit:

• No submittal - field reference. Download, print and keep on site (required for all water utility contractors). 

Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Manual(PDF, 681KB)

When you need it:

• Before activating a new water service.

What to submit:

• Backflow device test results.
• Completed Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Form.

How to submit:

• Send to backflow@fortcollins.gov.

Lot Grading Certificate(PDF, 355KB)

When you need it:

• Before final inspection.

What to submit:

• Completed and signed Lot Grading Certificate.

How to submit:

• Submit through the Development Review portal before requesting final inspection.

Stormwater Criteria Manual(PDF, 9MB)

Stormwater Criteria Manual Appendices(PDF, 23MB)

When you need it:

• During and after construction.

What to submit:

• Drainage and erosion control plans meeting manual standards.
• Completed Stormwater Criteria Manual.

How to submit:

• Submit with full development plan through the Development Review portal.

Stormwater Construction Checklist(DOCX, 204KB)

When you need it:

• During and after construction.

What to submit:

• Completed Stormwater Inspection Checklists.

How to submit:

• Send to UtilitiesEngineering@fortcollins.gov.

Per Fort Collins Municipal Code (Sections 12.130–134), any new or redeveloped landscape area over 1,000 square feet that includes living plant material must have soil loosened and amended.

A certificate must be applied for with the City of Fort Collins for soil loosening and amendments.

This requirement applies to projects going through development review or needing a building permit with a certificate of occupancy. There are limited exceptions and extensions for specific circumstances.

How to apply:

Email the appropriate form below to erosion@fortcollins.gov:  

• (PDF, 254KB)Certificate of Completion of Soil Amendment Requirements(PDF, 254KB)
• (PDF, 251KB)Certificate of Completion of Soil Amendment Requirements - Homeowner with No Building Permit(PDF, 251KB)
• (PDF, 98KB)Temporary Soil Amendment Waiver(PDF, 234KB)

Most land-disturbing activities are planned for with Building Services or Development Review as part of the planning process.

All applicable projects are required to submit erosion and sediment control materials (Plan, Report, Escrow) in accordance with these parts of the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual: 

• (PDF, 984KB)Chapter 2 – Development Submittal Requirements(PDF, 984KB)
• (PDF, 499KB)Chapter 3 – During & Post Construction Requirements(PDF, 499KB)
• (PDF, 311KB)Chapter 4 – Construction Control Measures(PDF, 428KB)
• (PDF, 4MB)Appendix D – Construction Control Measures Guidance(PDF, 4MB)
• (PDF, 10MB)Appendix E – Construction Control Measures Fact Sheets(PDF, 10MB)
• (PDF, 190KB)Appendix F – Construction Control Measures Standard Notes(PDF, 306KB)
• (XLS, 34KB)Example of a Sequence Chart(XLS, 34KB)
• (XLS, 38KB)Example Erosion Control Escrow (Security) Calculation(XLS, 38KB)
• (DOCX, 19KB)Erosion Control Escrow (Security) Bond Template(DOCX, 19KB)
• (DOCX, 28KB)Erosion Control Escrow (Security) Letter of Credit Template(DOCX, 29KB)
• (PDF, 1MB)Erosion Control Submittal Checklist(PDF, 1MB)

To request initial erosion inspection before work begins, email erosion@fortcollins.gov.

• Call 811 to locate utilities.
• Schedule standby or potholing: 970-416-8008.
• Maintain at least 10 feet horizontal and 18 to 24 inches vertical separation where required.
• Use approved bedding and backfill materials and follow erosion control measures.

• Keep approved plans and inspection schedule on site.
• Use flow-fill or compacted backfill as required by standards.
• Coordinate taps and tie-ins with City inspectors.
• Protect and test backflow devices before activation.

• Submit as-built drawings, test reports and the Lot Grading Certificate.
• Confirm payment of invoices and fees.
• Schedule final inspection with your project manager and get written acceptance before service activation.

Submit the Customer Service Information form (C-1) and coordinate design with Fort Collins Utilities. See the Electric Service Standards for requirements.

Customer Service Information Form (C-1)(PDF, 239KB)

Electric-Services-Standards.pdf(PDF, 239KB)

Yes. Commercial and irrigation services must have a tested and approved backflow preventer before activation. Submit test results via the backflow compliance portal or by email to backflow@fortcollins.gov.

Contact Stormwater Engineering at 970-221-6700 or follow instructions from your assigned stormwater inspector.

Email UtilitiesEngineering@fortcollins.gov to request editable versions of standard drawings.