The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers: Land Use Code Updates

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The City of Fort Collins is working on improving future development outcomes within the city’s commercial corridors and centers. One of the intended outcomes is removing barriers to the creation of vibrant, resilient commercial areas that support local businesses and are adaptable to future community needs. This work is part of the larger effort to modernize the City's Land Use Code(External link), which governs how land is used and developed in our community.

The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers is focused on updating the Land Use Code governing commercial zone districts, corridors and development standards to ensure they align with current city policies and community needs. This effort’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 The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers and share your feedback with us. During fall 2024 we gathered feedback from the community about the Land Use Code governing commercial zones; you can engage with us on this webpage or attend any of our live events.

Here are some ways to interact:

More about The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers

Building on the foundation of the City’s first round of Land Use Code updates, which were adopted by the City Council in May 2024 and focused on housing-related updates, The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers: Land Use Code Updates will explore a broader range of topics focused on commercial areas. There's a long list of potential updates that could be tackled in The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers, including many potential updates that have already been identified through various Council-adopted plans and City Council priorities.

To summarize The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers areas of focus, here are some of the topics 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.

Upcoming events

Monday, April 7 from 6-7:30 p.m.: Virtual Open House (more info and register here)

Wednesday, April 9 from 3-7 p.m.: In-Person Open House (more info and register here)

Para una versión en español de esta página, toque o haga clic en el botón en la parte superior derecha para seleccionar un idioma.

The City of Fort Collins is working on improving future development outcomes within the city’s commercial corridors and centers. One of the intended outcomes is removing barriers to the creation of vibrant, resilient commercial areas that support local businesses and are adaptable to future community needs. This work is part of the larger effort to modernize the City's Land Use Code(External link), which governs how land is used and developed in our community.

The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers is focused on updating the Land Use Code governing commercial zone districts, corridors and development standards to ensure they align with current city policies and community needs. This effort’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 The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers and share your feedback with us. During fall 2024 we gathered feedback from the community about the Land Use Code governing commercial zones; you can engage with us on this webpage or attend any of our live events.

Here are some ways to interact:

More about The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers

Building on the foundation of the City’s first round of Land Use Code updates, which were adopted by the City Council in May 2024 and focused on housing-related updates, The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers: Land Use Code Updates will explore a broader range of topics focused on commercial areas. There's a long list of potential updates that could be tackled in The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers, including many potential updates that have already been identified through various Council-adopted plans and City Council priorities.

To summarize The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers areas of focus, here are some of the topics 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.

Upcoming events

Monday, April 7 from 6-7:30 p.m.: Virtual Open House (more info and register here)

Wednesday, April 9 from 3-7 p.m.: In-Person Open House (more info and register here)

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