Land Use Code: Phase 2

The City of Fort Collins is undertaking Phase 2 of its Land Use Code update. This phase is part of the larger effort to modernize the City's Land Use Code, which governs how land is used and developed in our community.

Phase 2 is focused on updating commercial zone districts, corridors, and development standards to ensure they align with current city policies and community needs. Phase 2’s goals:

• To create a more intuitive, easy-to-use Land Use Code
• To enable the creation of resilient commercial centers that support local business and are adaptable to future community needs
• To enable more mixed-use development, especially along transit corridors and within commercial centers

How to use this page

You can use this webpage to learn more about Phase 2. During fall 2024 we’ll be gathering feedback from the community about Phase 2; you can engage with us on this webpage or attend one of our Neighborhood Visits in October.

More about Phase 2

Building on the foundation of Phase 1, which was adopted by the City Council in May 2024 and focused on housing-related updates, Phase 2 will explore a broader range of topics. There's a long list of potential updates that could be tackled in Phase 2, including many potential updates that have already been identified through various Council-adopted plans and City Council priorities.

To summarize Phase 2 focuses, here are some of the areas we'll be exploring:

• Advancing the City’s 15-Minute City goals: How can we use the Land Use Code to create neighborhoods where residents can access essential services, jobs, and recreation within a 15-minute walk or bike ride?
• Aligning with existing City policy plans: How can the Land Use Code be more aligned with our policy plans to ensure consistency and effectiveness in urban development?
• Balancing desired outcomes: How do we balance multiple desired outcomes, such as economic growth, environmental sustainability and community well-being through our development standards?
  
• Adding clarity to the City's Development Review Process: Are there opportunities to clarify and add predictability to the development review process?

Why we’re updating our Land Use Code

Our current Land Use Code, established in 1997, has served us well but needs significant updates to meet the changing needs of our City. Over the years our community’s wants and needs have evolved. You, the residents of Fort Collins, have shared your hopes and visions for the future of the places where you live, work and play. As we continue this effort together your input is important in shaping our city’s future. It's time to update our code to better align with the growing and changing community we’re all a part of.