FAQs

For this project, commercial properties include businesses, multi-family apartments, and the common spaces of HOAs. Think of properties that either serve a business or can be used by multiple residents. 

Residential properties are limited to single-family houses and duplexes.

Each proposal affects slightly different groups, but all proposals will be applied within Fort Collins city limits, no matter the water district.

Proposal 1.

• Turf maximum: This proposal will affect all new commercial and residential development and redevelopment. This proposal will NOT affect current home or business owners.

Proposal 2. 

• Dedicated irrigation to trees: This proposal will affect all new commercial and residential development and redevelopment. This proposal will NOT affect current home or business owners.
• Residential high-efficiency irrigation standards: This proposal will affect all residential new development and redevelopment. This proposal will NOT affect current homeowners.
• Water window (no watering 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.): This proposal will affect ALL community members in the City of Fort Collins.

Proposal 3. 

• Soil Amendment updates: This proposal will affect all community members who plant new vegetation and plan to disturb more than 1,000 square feet of soil.