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Home My WebLink About10/15/2025 - Economic Advisory Board - AGENDA - Regular Meeting Economic Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING October 17, 2025, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. HYBRID MEETING OPTIONS Physical Location: 215 Laporte Ave EOC Training Space. Virtual option via Microsoft Teams: https://www.fcgov.com/eab-meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Building Performance Standards Presentation (4:00-4:25PM) b. Annual Report Update (4:25-4:50PM) c. Break for Dinner (4:50-5:05PM) d. Impact Fee Presentation (5:05-5:30PM) e. Land Use Code Presentation (5:30-5:55PM) 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS 9. OTHER BUSINESS 10. ADJOURNMENT 10/15/2025 – AGENDA 9/17/2025– MINUTES Economic Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – 4:00 PM 215 N Mason, EOC, or Microsoft Teams 1. CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 PM 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present – • Braulio Rojas (Chair) • Chris Denton (Vice Chair) • Val Kailburn • Tim Cochran • Phillip Callahan • Brad Kreikemeier • Thierry Dossou (arrived late) b. Board Members Absent – • Kim Palmer c. Staff Members Present – • Tyler Menzales, Staff Liaison d. Guest(s) – 3. AGENDA REVIEW No changes. 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – AUGUST 2025 Chair Braulio Rojas made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Chris Denton, to approve the minutes of the August 2025 meeting as presented. The motion was adopted unanimously. 9/17/2025– MINUTES 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Downtown Parking Fees Memo Chair Rojas stated he has drafted a memo summarizing the Board’s discussion around the Downtown parking fees and associated staff presentation. Menzales noted there are three presenters slated for the October meeting. Chair Rojas presented the draft memo for members to read. Members commented on the importance of simplicity, affordability, and consistency in the pricing structure. Board Member Kailburn commented that it does not seem the employee parking issue has been thought out and discussed the importance of listening to the downtown business community. Members discussed employee parking being located outside of downtown and having employees take Transfort. Chair Rojas suggested offering free or discounted parking for downtown businesses. Members discussed the wording for an item related to encouraging careful consideration of employer and employee parking discounts. Members commented on providing permits for the garages to employers. Members commented on the fact that there will likely be complaints about the paid on-street parking for some time, and then people will adjust. Members discussed how to better define consistency in terms of having all street parking utilize the same pricing and all structure parking utilize the same pricing. Members commended the current parking app and Chair Rojas suggested having some type of pre-payment option. Members discussed the employer/employee parking being offered at no charge for businesses of a certain square footage and discounted for other businesses. Chair Rojas made a motion, seconded by Board Member Kailburn, to approve the memo as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously. (**Secretary’s Note: The Board took a brief recess at this point in the meeting.) 9/17/2025– MINUTES 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 8. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS One board member reported on attending the recent Super Issues Board meeting on Vision Zero, which is the City’s initiative to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries. Another board member commented on the local Legislative Affairs Committee meetings for the Chamber of Commerce, which he noted is not happening Friday due to the NoCo Housing Now Summitt at Embassy Suites. 9. STAFF REPORTS None. 10. OTHER BUSINESS a. Future Agenda Items Menzales provided the Council Six Month Calendar and outlined the options for Board Members to speak at Council meetings, either on their own behalf, or on behalf of the Board. Menzales highlighted some items on the Calendar, including the impact fee study adoption, Land Use Code commercial corridor and centers updates, a proclamation for Small Business Season, and the 2026 Utility rate fee schedule, about which the Board expressed interest in receiving a presentation. Menzales noted the Parking Study Engagement Report will be going before Council in December; therefore, having staff return to the Board in November could be valuable. He also asked if the Board would like a presentation from Housing Catalyst. Members discussed having two versus three topics at the October meeting, including a potential presentation by Bob Overbeck, the County Assessor. Members opted to only have presentations on Land Use Code updates and impact fees. Members discussed recent property tax valuations and the large number of protests received by the County. Menzales stated the County property tax discussion will be moved to November along with a revisit from Parking staff. He stated the December meeting could include Utility fees. Members noted the 2026 Work Plan and 2025 Annual Report will also need to be discussed. Additionally, it was noted there will be a new Council liaison to 9/17/2025– MINUTES the Board after the election. Members noted the November election will include ranked voting and Menzales stated there are at least six Mayoral candidates. 11. ADJOURNMENT a. 5:35 PM Minutes approved by the Chair and a vote of the Board on XX/XX/XX Headline Copy Goes Here Program Manager, Energy Services Katherine Bailey Building Performance Standards Update 10.15.2025 Headline Copy Goes HereOur Climate Future Buildings account for more than two-thirds of our local greenhouse gas emissions Goal: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% below 2005 baseline levels by 2030 Live Better: Big Move 6 Emissions Avoided vs 2005 2022 Inventory 22.6% 2030 Pathway 47.2% Electricity 27.3% Buildings 10.0% Transportation 5.8% Industry 2.3% Waste 1.6% Land Use 0.1% 2030 Inventory 69.8% Headline Copy Goes HereBPS Building Performance Standards center on flexibility •A BPS requires buildings to meet carbon or energy performance targets by specific deadlines. •Can include multiple standards, allowing for flexibility while increasing performance for a different aspect of a building. •Targets become stricter over time, driving continuous, long-term improvement in the building stock. Headline Copy Goes HereBPS Benefits Environmental Health Physical HealthEconomic Health Comfort Health Safety Resilience Occupancy & tenant retention Economic growth, resale value, competitiveness Energy burden through use and rate pressure Natural Gas impact Emissions impact BPS Regulatory actions, including BPS,are necessary for achieving OCF emissions goals Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes HereBPS Journey Map Generates a shared understanding of the BPS journey for a variety of Supports a smooth and effective rollout by Identifying potential points of friction and mitigation strategies early 2 1 7 43 12 1369 5 8 10 11 Reporting Receives Notification Take ActionAssess and PlanUnderstand RequirementsAwareness 15 16Engage with City Provided Resources Discuss with Internal Stakeholders Review Policy Details Clarify Requirements Identify Internal Staff Responsibilities Confirm/Adjust Reported Energy Usage Explore Upgrade Options Develop a Compliance Plan, including Alternative Compliance Options Secure Funding Obtain and Select Contractor Bids Implement Upgrades Monitor Impacts Gather Performance Data Submit Reporting/ Adjustment Request/Waiver Receive Confirmation and/or Feedback 17 Reengage until Compliant, if needed 14 Compliance The BPS journey map incorporates feedback from building owner representatives to support successful implementation Headline Copy Goes Here 7 Technical Support Pilot The technical support pilot completed assessments of the following building types: •Municipal •Multifamily •Office (2 completed) •Mixed use historic building (primarily restaurant and museum) •Restaurant Two of the buildings are over 100 years old. All have to meet maximum reduction caps. Pilot participants were not selected to be representative of typical commercial buildings covered by the proposed policy. Participating buildings are intended to demonstrate potential pathways and real-world scenarios. Headline Copy Goes Here 8 Finding and takeaways Key takeaways •Cost variability ($0.15/sq ft - $9.63/sq ft) •Upgrade measure variability •Technical feasibility of maximum reductions •Easy wins exist •Pathways that avoid potential EPCA challenges •Pathways that don’t require fuel switching Findings and policy assumption comparisons •Cost: •Average: $4.35/square foot •Policy analysis estimate: $4-5/square foot •Cost v ROI: •Office building example: •$240,200 with 19.4 yr simple payback, or •$120,000 with 41.4 yr simple payback ‘Business as Usual’ improvements •5-8% of the BPS GHG reduction is likely to occur even without policy. Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 10 Additional Learnings Available Dollars •Grant Opportunity Denver pilot •Equity priority buildings 5,000 – 25,000 square feet. •Initial findings: •Most building representatives are not aware of existing financial resources, which have covered an average of 40% of project costs. •Through navigator-style technical and financial support, participants have achieved an average 30% energy use reduction (exceeding the 15% maximum reduction needed for participants). Headline Copy Goes Here 11 BPS in Fort Collins •Upfront investment required to achieve building targets (estimated $185 million) •By 2050, rate payers in BPS covered buildings would avoid $630 million in energy costs •BPS supports positive health outcomes community-wide •BPS reduces natural gas use through efficiency and support of strategic electrification •BPS increases impact of existing and new solar, making it easier to reach local renewables goals •Local BPS policy protects building owners, mitigating up front costs and focusing on achievable goals Headline Copy Goes Here 12 Next Steps Council Oct 28 Work Session Council options likely to include: •Final BPS policy framework recommendations •Extended compliance timeline •Covered buildings •Maximum reduction "caps" •Alternatives to prioritize expanding incentive- based framework using 2050 funds Headline Copy Goes Here 2023 ANNUAL REPORT CITY OF FORT COLLINS ·BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OVERVIEW The Economic Advisory Board (EAB)advises the City Council on matters pertaining to the economic health and sustainability of the City.The EAB consists of nine appointed members who represent a cross-section of the community and have experience in economics,business,or finance;and an interest in supporting the economic health and sustainability of the community.EAB meets on the third Wednesday of every month. The Board was supported by Staff Liaison Jillian Fresa.The Council Liaison was Shirley Peel. The 2023 board members were Chair Renee Walkup,Vice Chair John Parks,Denny Coleman,Thierry Dossou,Jeff Havens,Aric Light,Blake Naughton,Mistene Nugent,and Braulio Rojas The duties and functions of the Board Commission are: 1.To advise City Council on matters pertaining to the economic health and sustainability of the city, including,but not limited to,(a)events and trends occurring outside the Fort Collins community that may affect the local economy;(b)immediate and long-term threats to the local economy;(c)ways in which to enhance the City's competitive position in relation to other communities;and (d)possible partnerships with other public and private entities. 2.To recommend programs and strategies that may enhance the economic health and sustainability of the city. 3.To be aware of and coordinate with other City boards and commissions whose actions may affect the economic health and sustainability of the City. 4.To advise Council on existing or proposed policies,practices or regulations of the City that may affect the local economy. WORK PLAN. The EAB’s 2023 Work Plan established the following goals and priories: Economic Health Strategic Plan Affordable Housing Climate Economy Talent Attraction and Retention Regionalism &Industry Cluster Study High Inflation Impact on City’s Economic environment. Identify opportunities for local businesses. KEY TOPICS COVERED AND ACTION SUMMARY Page 1 of 3 2023 ANNUAL REPORT CITY OF FORT COLLINS ·BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS January 2023.Multicultural Business &Entrepreneur Center (MBEC)Report.Presentation –Katie Geiger,Tommy Meritt,Edgar Ramos January 2023.Economic Health Strategic Plan with Circular Economy.Presentation –Jillian Fresa February 2023.Waste Contracting February 2023.North College Update March &April 2023.Sustainable Funding.Presentation –Ginny Sawyer March 2023 &April.Plastic Ordinance Update.Presentation -Holly Pummell. May 2023.Budget Presentation.Presentation –Lawrence Pollack,Budget Director June 2023.Historical Context of the Economic Advisory Board,and its future moving forward. Presentation –SeonAh Kendall. July 2023.Sustainable Funding.Q&A –Ginny Sawyer,Sr Project Manager. July 2023.Land Use Code Phase I Update.Presentation -Clay Frickey,Interim Sr Planning Manager August 2023.New Land Use Code.Presentation -Clay Friskey. September 2023.Economic Health Strategic Plan.Presentation -SeonAh Kendall,Economic Health Director;Shannon Hein,Economic,Health Manager;and Jillian Fresa,Economic Health Manager. September 2023.Land Use Code Phase I.Presentation -Clay Frickey,Interim Sr Planning Manager October 2023.East Mulberry Plan Update.Presentation -Sylvia Tatman-Burruss,Sr Project Manager. October 2023.Downtown Parking.Presentation -Drew Brooks,PDT Deputy Director,PDT and Eric Keselburg,Parking Services Manager. November 2023.Energy Update,moving to 100%clean.Presentations -Kendall Minor,Utilities Executive Director;Phillip Amaya,Light &Power Director;John Phelan,Energy Services Senior Manager. December 2023.NoCo REDI Annual Meeting. MEMORANDUMS TO CITY COUNCIL. ✔Boards Reimagined and EAB Commitment reaffirmation.August 2023. Page 2 of 3 2023 ANNUAL REPORT CITY OF FORT COLLINS ·BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ✔Economic Health Strategic Plan,recommending adoption.November 2023. ✔East Mulberry Corridor Plan,recommending favorable consideration.November 2023. Page 3 of 3 Internal – For internal and limited external distribution Work Plan City of Fort Collins Economic Advisory Board (EAB) 2025 Work Plan Duties and Functions of the Board I am pleased to present the work plan for the City of Fort Collins Economic Advisory Board (EAB) for the coming year. The EAB provides recommendations to the City Council and City staff, drawing on its members' specialized knowledge and expertise. These recommendations, which reflect the formal opinions of the advisory board, pertain to topics and items included in the board's approved work plans. These may include: 1. Advising on matters pertaining to the economic health and sustainability of the City, including, but not limited to: a. External events and trends that may affect the local economy. b. Short-term and Long-term opportunities or threats to the local economy. c. Enhancing the City's competitive position in relation to other communities. And d. Partnering with other public and private entities. 2. Recommending programs and strategies that may enhance the economic health and sustainability of the City; 3. Coordinating efforts with other City boards and commissions whose actions may affect the economic health and sustainability of the City; and 4. Advising on existing or proposed policies, practices or regulations of the City that may affect the local economy. Priority Work Plan Topics for 2025 The EAB has meticulously chosen a set of essential topics that will steer our initiatives in 2025, aimed at encouragement economic health, sustainability, and prosperity within our community. These topics embody our dedication to fostering innovation, inclusivity, equity, environmental sustainability, and resilience in the local economy. We are enthusiastic about partnering with stakeholders, experts, and community members to tackle these significant issues. Together, we eagerly anticipate shaping a dynamic economic landscape for Fort Collins in the coming year. er Aligne d Initiativ e (Impact Strategic Plan Implementation • Milestones, including stakeholder engagement interview. Internal – For internal and limited external distribution Climate and Circular Economy • • Responding to new programs related to Climate Action Plan. • Adopting and promoting practices to equally benefit businesses, society, and the environment. • Actively monitor water policies and pricing for Fort Collins Utilities • Actively monitor the future of Platte River Power Authority and it’s goals Regionalism & Industry Cluster Study • Regional Economic Development Initiative to understand how the EAB can support and facilitate this work. East Mulberry and North College Corridor X X X • Actively monitor and provide feedback and advice as required. Land Use Code Phase 2 X X X • Identifying pros and cons of the new Land Use Code. And, providing recommendations as required. Building Performance Standards X X X • Actively monitor and provide feedback and advice as required. CO-WY NSF Engines Grant X X X • Actively monitor and provide feedback and advice as required. EAB Strategic Priorities As the EAB evaluates and provides input on the priority work topics mentioned above, we will leverage our expertise to assess how the following factors might influence or be influenced by Council and development decisions:  Wellbeing, equity, and sustainability goals as outlined in the City’s various strategic plans,  Opportunities and risks for local businesses,  Alignment with the broader economic goals and policies of the State of Colorado, and  The relevance of State and Federal incentive programs. Furthermore, we acknowledge that economics is an interconnected system within the City of Fort Collins, necessitating increased efforts to bridge departmental and City Board silos. We are committed to making this a focal point of our discussions and will seek ways to enhance collaboration with other City Boards, City Staff, and Councilmembers. Relationship of Work Plan Topics to City Council Agenda and Priorities Internal – For internal and limited external distribution The EAB will regularly review the City Council planning agenda and adjust its priorities as necessary. Additionally, we welcome direct input and guidance from the City Council regarding the topics listed above and other matters that may affect the City’s economic health. In summary, the City of Fort Collins Economic Advisory Board (EAB) is poised to embark on a year filled with action and purpose. With our selected topics leading the way, we are committed to driving economic growth, sustainability, and innovation in our community. Together, we will strive to make Fort Collins a vibrant center of opportunity and prosperity for everyone. Headline Copy Goes Here Sustainability Services, Deputy Director Josh Birks 10-15-2025 Impact Fees 2025 Study Updates Headline Copy Goes HereWhy Do We Have Impact Fees? 2 The concept of growth paying for the impact of growth is a policy decision City Council made and continues to support How Are Impact Fees Used? •Charges imposed on new development •Support the cost of providing public services and additional infrastructure to support new development •Revenue for each fee can only be used for the stated purpose of the fee Headline Copy Goes HereWhy Do We Have Impact Fees? 3 Capital Expansion Fees (CEFs) •Neighborhood parks, community parks, fire protection, police and general government •New developments pays a proportionate share of infrastructure costs to “buy-in” to the level of service •Fee revenue used to build new service capacity •In place since 1996 Transportation Capital Expansion Fees (TCEFs) •New development contributes toward the construction of arterial and collector roadways needed per growth •Fee revenue used to build out additional infrastructure •In place since 1979 Headline Copy Goes HereHousing Forward Impact Fees 4 •Legal & Technical Foundation (Core) •Current and rigorous nexus study •Essential nexus and rough proportionality tests •Transparent and published fee schedules •Regular updates are required •Fee Structure & Sensitivity (Core) •Scale fees by unit size and/or use intensity •Different Rates by Land Use type •Affordability Adjustments (Mitigation) •Waive/reduce fees for income-restricted affordable housing •Identify funding sources for waived fees •Create deferral or phased payment options The City currently employs fully ten of the seventeen practices listed below and partially employes or is refining an additional five, leaving two the City does not employ at all •Flexibility & Credits (Mitigation) •Offer credits for on-site improvements •Provide offsets or in-lieu options •Geographic targeting •Equity & Outcomes (Core) •Periodically monitor the impact of fees •Provide public materials/tools for understanding fees •Administration (Core) •Clear ordinance language •Simple, predictable fee calculation process •Dedicated accounting of fee revenues and expenditures Headline Copy Goes Here 5 Current State •In January 2025, Capital Expansion Fees (CEFs) were updated with an inflationary factor in lieu of fees proposed by 2023 studies. •CEFs have received inflationary-only updates since previous 2017 study adoption. •Utilities Electric Capacity Fee and three Plant Investment Fees (PIFs) have been fully updated. Headline Copy Goes Here 6 Proposed 2023 Study Revisions – Adjustment One •Wider variety of dwelling unit sizes •Square footage range adjustments to seven tiers: •Current maximum 2,200 sq. ft. •New maximum aligns with Larimer County at over 3,600 sq. ft. Current Proposed Up to 700 sq. ft.Up to 900 sq. ft. 700 - 1,200 sq. ft.901 - 1,300 sq. ft. 1,201 - 1,700 sq. ft.1,301 - 1,800 sq. ft. 1,701 - 2,200 sq. ft.1,801 - 2,400 sq. ft. Over 2,200 sq. ft.2,401 - 3,000 sq. ft. 3,001 - 3,600 sq. ft. Over 3,601 sq. ft. Headline Copy Goes Here 7 Proposed 2023 Study Revisions – Adjustment Two •Wider variety of types •New residential dwelling unit categories: •Single Family Attached •Single Family Detached •Multifamily / ADU Proposed Single Family Detached Up to 900 sq. ft. 901 - 1,300 sq. ft. 1,301 - 1,800 sq. ft. 1,801 - 2,400 sq. ft. 2,401 - 3,000 sq. ft. 3,001 - 3,600 sq. ft. Over 3,601 sq. ft. Single Family Attached Up to 900 sq. ft. 901 - 1,300 sq. ft. 1,301 - 1,800 sq. ft. 1,801 - 2,400 sq. ft. 2,401 - 3,000 sq. ft. 3,001 - 3,600 sq. ft. Over 3,601 sq. ft. Multifamily / ADU Up to 750 sq. ft. 751 - 1,300 sq. ft. Over 1,301 sq. ft Current Residential (per dwelling) Up to 700 sq. ft. 700 - 1,200 sq. ft. 1,201 - 1,700 sq. ft. 1,701 - 2,200 sq. ft. Over 2,200 sq. ft. Headline Copy Goes Here 8 Proposed 2023 Study Revisions – Adjustment Three •More accurately reflect how funds are used •Seven fee types, with General Government now two types: •Facilities •Capital Equipment Current Proposed Parks •Neighborhood Park •Community Park Parks •Neighborhood Park •Community Park Police Police Fire Fire General Government Government •Facilities •Capital Equipment TCEF TCEF Fee Types Headline Copy Goes Here 9 Residential Fee Schedules: Recommendation Status Quo: 2025 current fees plus inflation Land Use Type Parks Police Fire Govt.TCEF CEF Total Total Status Quo % Δ SF Detached Up to 900 sq. ft.7,585 671 1,061 1,310 4,036 10,628 14,664 15,101 -3% 901 - 1,300 sq. ft.8,241 729 1,153 1,424 6,165 11,547 17,712 17,580 1% 1,301 - 1,800 sq. ft.9,194 813 1,286 1,588 7,819 12,881 20,700 18,864 10% 1,801 - 2,400 sq. ft.10,037 888 1,404 1,734 9,288 14,062 23,350 18,864 24% 2,401 - 3,000 sq. ft.10,782 954 1,508 1,862 10,509 15,106 25,615 20,681 24% 3,001 - 3,600 sq. ft.11,361 1,006 1,589 1,962 11,477 15,917 27,394 20,681 32% Over 3,601 sq. ft.11,834 1,048 1,655 2,043 12,280 16,579 28,859 20,681 40% SF Attached Up to 900 sq. ft.6,011 532 841 1,038 3,103 8,422 11,525 15,101 -24% 901 - 1,300 sq. ft.6,932 614 970 1,197 4,771 9,713 14,484 17,580 -18% 1,301 - 1,800 sq. ft.8,273 732 1,157 1,429 6,086 11,592 17,678 18,864 -6% 1,801 - 2,400 sq. ft.9,462 838 1,323 1,634 7,260 13,256 20,516 18,864 9% 2,401 - 3,000 sq. ft.10,512 930 1,470 1,816 8,244 14,728 22,972 20,681 11% 3,001 - 3,600 sq. ft.11,326 1,003 1,584 1,956 9,016 15,868 24,884 20,681 20% Over 3,601 sq. ft.11,991 1,061 1,677 2,071 9,662 16,801 26,463 20,681 28% Multifamily/ ADU Up to 750 sq. ft.4,839 429 677 835 2,023 6,780 8,803 10,163 -13% 751 - 1,300 sq. ft.6,756 598 945 1,166 3,188 9,465 12,653 15,101 -16% Over 1,301 sq. ft 7,490 663 1,048 1,294 3,995 10,495 14,490 17,580 -18% Headline Copy Goes Here 10 CEF and TCEF Revenue Comparison Overall, 3% revenue estimate increase across all housing units and sizes •Single Family Detached 22% increase •Single Family Attached 3% increase •Multifamily / ADU 16% decrease *Proposed fees include inflation through 2025 Residential New Single Family Detached 2024 Actual 2025 Fee Proposed % Change Total 4,183,302 4,409,247 5,383,734 22% Residential New Single Family Attached 2024 Actual 2025 Fee Proposed % Change Total 2,211,266 2,318,165 2,379,711 3% Multifamily / ADU 2024 Actual 2025 Fee Proposed % Change Total 4,105,293 4,398,250 3,688,045 -16% Grand Total 10,499,861 11,125,662 11,451,490 3% Headline Copy Goes Here 11 Future Cadence Next capital expansion fee study and detailed update planned for 2030 implementation *No change for utility fees in 2026 due to most recent model updates and current inflation data 2017-2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Capital Expansion Fees Inflation Update Inflation Inflation Inflation Update Transportation CEFs Inflation Update Inflation Inflation Inflation Update Electric Capacity Fees Updated Review Review Update Review Update Water Supply Requirement Updated Review Review Update Review Update Water, Wastewater, Stormwater PIFs Updated Review Review Update Review Update Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 13 CEF Study: Household Size Updates Proposed average household size: •Adjusted methodology used to capture household size by type •In general, this has led to a shift in the fee calculations that is more representative of the household sizes based on product type Current Up to 700 sq. ft.1.40 701 - 1,200 sq. ft.2.12 1,201 - 1,700 sq. ft.2.38 1,701 - 2,200 sq. ft.2.56 Over 2,000 sq. ft.2.91 Proposed Up to 900 sq. ft.700 1.98 901 - 1,300 sq. ft.901 2.15 1,301 - 1,800 sq. ft.1,301 2.39 1,801 - 2,400 sq. ft.1,801 2.61 2,401 - 3,000 sq. ft.2,401 2.81 3,001 - 3,600 sq. ft.3,001 2.96 Over 3,601 sq. ft.3,601 3.08 Single Family Attached Up to 900 sq. ft.700 1.50 901 - 1,300 sq. ft.901 1.74 1,301 - 1,800 sq. ft.1,301 2.07 1,801 - 2,400 sq. ft.1,801 2.37 2,401 - 3,000 sq. ft.2,401 2.63 3,001 - 3,600 sq. ft.3,001 2.83 Over 3,601 sq. ft.3,601 3.00 Multifamily/ ADU Up to 750 sq. ft.550 1.35 751 - 1,300 sq. ft.1,025 1.89 Over 1,301 sq. ft 1,301 2.09 Up to 700 sq. ft.1.40 701 - 1,200 sq. ft.2.12 1,201 - 1,700 sq. ft.2.38 1,701 - 2,200 sq. ft.2.56 Over 2,200 sq. ft.2.91 Headline Copy Goes Here October 15, 2025 The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers Land Use Code Updates Clay Frickey, Planning Manager Headline Copy Goes HereObjective •Seeking the Affordable Housing Board’s recommendation to City Council on the adoption of the Land Use Code (prior to October 21st First Reading) Headline Copy Goes HereWhat is the Focus of this update? The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers: Land Use Code Updates 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. •Advancing the City’s 15-Minute City goals •Aligning with existing City policy plans •Balancing desired outcomes •Adding clarity to the City's Development Review Process 3 Headline Copy Goes Here 4 Structure Plan P P P P P P Priority Place Types Designated in City Plan Headline Copy Goes Here 5 Purpose of the Land Use Code Updates: To Align the LUC with Adopted City Plans and Policies Headline Copy Goes Here 6 Council Priority Council Priority No. 1: Operationalize City resources to build and preserve affordable housing Council Priority No. 3: Advance a 15-minute city by igniting neighborhood centers Council Priority No. 4: Pursue an integrated, intentional approach to economic health Council Priority No. 8: Advance a 15-minute city by accelerating our shift to active modes Guiding Principles Enable more housing and mixed-use buildings, especially along roads with frequent bus service Create resilient commercial and employment centers that are adaptable to future needs Create clearer building and site design standards that promote transit use, walking, and rolling along roads with frequent bus service Improve predictability of the Land Use Code, especially to support small business owners Ac t i v e M o d e s 8 Af f o r d a b l e h o u s i n g 1 Ec o n o m i c H e a l t h 4 Ig n i t e N e i g h b o r h o o d Ce n t e r s 3 Headline Copy Goes Here 7 Transit Oriented Development Overlay •Purpose of TOD Overlay: Modify the underlying zone districts south of Prospect Road to encourage land uses and densities that enhance and support transit. •The TOD Overlay offers height bonuses if projects meet various criteria. •However, with current market conditions, the incentives offered by the TOD Overlay are not economically feasible for producing mixed-use development. •Permitted land uses in the TOD: gas stations, self-storage, drive-thru restaurants, drive-thru pharmacies, car washes, drive-thru banks & credit unions, amongst others. •Some currently allowed uses may not align with the vision of the TOD overlay. Enable more housing and mixed-use buildings, especially along roads with frequent bus service Headline Copy Goes Here 8 Proposed Recommendations Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay Recommendations Recommendation Number Recommendation TOD 1 Allow 5-story standalone residential within the General Commercial zone TOD 2 Limit new Gasoline Stations (gas stations) within 1000’ of MAX Stations, other existing gas stations, and Convenience Stores with Fuel Sales TOD 3 Prohibit new enclosed mini-storage use in entire TOD Overlay TOD 4 Prohibit new boat sales with storage use in entire TOD Overlay TOD 5 Eliminate parking minimums in the entire TOD Overlay but retain maximums for surface parking. Set a maximum contiguous surface parking lot allowance at 2.0 acres, inclusive of circulation and landscaping. Introduce additional site design standards such as requiring parking lots to be bound on at least two sides by streets (public and/or private) Guiding Principle: Enable more housing and mixed-use buildings, especially along roads with frequent bus service. Headline Copy Goes Here 9 Harmony Corridor & Employment Zones Employment Zoning in Fort Collins - Employment (E) - Harmony Corridor (HC) •Secondary Uses: •Residential uses (with some exceptions) •Convenience shopping centers •Standard restaurants •Limited indoor recreation use and facility •Child Care Centers •And Others •Primary Uses: •Offices, financial services & clinics •Long term care facility •Medical centers/clinics •Light industrial •Mixed-use Dwellings •And Others Create resilient commercial and employment centers that are adaptable to future needs The Harmony Corridor District is intended to implement the design concepts and land use vision of the Harmony Corridor Plan - that of creating an attractive and complete mixed-use area with a major employment base.Mulberry Vine Prospect Drake Horsetooth Harmony Trilby Ta f t Sh i e l d s Co l l e g e Le m a y Ti m b e r l i n e Zi e g l e r •Current primary/secondary use requirements could impair mixed-use corridor strategies and policies. •Demand for new office space has continued to decline following the COVID-19 Pandemic. Headline Copy Goes Here Guiding Principle: Create resilient employment centers that are adaptable to future needs 10 Harmony Corridor (HC) and Employment Zone (E) Recommendations Recommendation Number Recommendation HC/E 1 Adjust to a 50:50 primary/secondary use split HC/E 2 Allow standalone residential to replace existing parking lots (will not count towards ratio) HC/E 3 Codify primary/secondary use split calculation methodology HC/E 4 Allow primary use exceptions for mixed-use buildings when: •Primary uses occupy at least 25% of the ground floor •Non-residential secondary uses may occupy 100% of the ground floor HC/E 5 Allow residential buildings to be a maximum of six (6) stories in HC zone (increased from 3 stories) HC/E 6 (added by City Council)Allow Affordable Housing Projects to be exempt from the primary/secondary use split Proposed Recommendations Headline Copy Goes Here 11 Building Types & Design Standards •The LUC currently does not include non-residential building types or provide additional configurations of mixed-use buildings (Article 3 of the LUC) •Article 5 of the LUC (General Development and Site Design) includes the standards that influence building placement and site design, building standards, circulation and connectivity standards, bus stop design standards, etc. – standards that influence the pedestrian, multi-modal, and transit experience. Create clearer building and site design standards that promote transit use, walking, and rolling along roads with frequent bus service Headline Copy Goes Here 12 Recommended Land Use Code Changes Consolidate, clarify, and update building standards Headline Copy Goes Here 13 Proposed Recommendations Building Types & Design Standards Recommendation Number Recommendation BTDS 1 Add Non-Residential Building Types ‘Shopfront’ and ‘General’ to the Land Use Code. Shopfront Building Type replaces existing Mixed-Use Building Type BTDS 2 Consolidate, clarify and update standards within Land Use Code Articles 3 and 5 BTDS 3 Convert text standards to illustrations and tables whenever possible Guiding Principle: Create clearer building and site design standards that promote transit use, walking, and rolling along roads with frequent bus service Headline Copy Goes Here 14 Change of Use Process •A change of use means the act of changing the occupancy of the building or land to a different use •Under the current process, businesses are required to comply with the LUC, with a few exceptions •Traditionally, the Land Use Code has relied on an 'all-or-nothing' approach to site upgrades •The Director may grant a waiver for a few standards only Improve predictability of the Land Use Code, especially to support small business owners Headline Copy Goes Here 15 Proposed Recommendations Recommendation Number Code Updates CU 1 •Created new tables that outline proposed exterior and interior changes that determine amendment type •Tables cover No Amendment, Micro and Parkway Landscape Amendment, Minor Amendment, and Major Amendment CU 2 Created a new table that lists site improvements, and which are applicable based on amendment type. Guiding Principle: Improve predictability of the Land Use Code, especially to support small business owners These updates entirely replace existing text under 6.3.10 Step 10: Amendments and Changes of Use – now titled 6.3.10 Step 10: Amendments and Changes Not Requiring Amendment Headline Copy Goes Here 16 Other Code Changes by Article Article 1: •Revised Purpose Statement Section 1.2.2 •Revised Applicability Section 1.2.4 (clarifies role of adopted policy plans and subarea plans) Article 2: •Clarified and revised purpose statements for majority of zone districts •Adjusts primary/secondary ratio in HC and E zones •New section added within each HC and E to outline methodology of calculating primary and secondary uses •Remove text that limits maximum height for residential buildings to 3 stories in HC (allow to be 6 stories) •TOD Overlay updates Article 3: •Adding Shopfront and General Building Types (Shopfront replaces Mixed-Use) Article 4: •Conforming edits to use table Headline Copy Goes Here 17 Other Code Changes by Article Article 5: •Deleting or cleaning up subjective standards •Improving consistency in the use of certain terms governing affordable housing requirements •Removing potential barrier to access affordable housing (authority of the City to pre-approve affordable housing tenants) Article 6: •Entirely new text for 6.3.10 (Change-of-Use) •Modification and Variance Review Procedures minor edits •Text and Map Amendment Review Procedure minor edits Article 7: •Clarified and cleaned up drive-through terminology •Deleting definitions for terms that do not appear in the LUC •Revising the definitions for affordable housing development, affordable housing unit for rent, and affordable housing unit for sale. Headline Copy Goes Here 18 Community Engagement Activities Project Kick-Off 6 Neighborhood Visits Business Kick-Off Event Community Forum Open House Events Virtual and In-Person Open Houses Draft Code Engagement Focus Groups Round 1 Focus Groups Round 2 Fall 2024 Winter 2025 Spring 2025 Summer 2025 Fall 2025 Code Adoption Ongoing Engagement: •Monthly newsletter updates to project newsletter subscribers •Adding new content to OurCity page Headline Copy Goes Here 19 LUC Public Review Draft Engagement Since the Public Review Draft was released in early September, the project team has… •Offered office hours 2 times a week or by appointment •Held internal review sessions with development review staff •Hosted sessions to test the draft code on real projects with external participants •Met with community groups, Boards and Commissions including: •Transportation Board •Active Modes Advisory Board •Economic Advisory Board •Affordable Housing Board •Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce Local Legislative Affairs Committee Headline Copy Goes Here 20 Timeline and Next Steps September October November December October 21, 2025: First Reading of Code December 2, 2025: Second Reading of Code Public Draft October 16, 2025: P&Z Recommendation Headline Copy Goes HereObjective •Seeking the Affordable Housing Board’s recommendation to City Council on the adoption of the Land Use Code (prior to October 21st First Reading) Headline Copy Goes Here