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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 16, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Meaghan Overton, City Planner
Caryn Champine, Director of PDT
Paul Sizemore, Interim Director, Comm. Devt. & Neighborhood Serv.
Brad Yatabe, Legal
SUBJECT
First Reading of Ordinance No. 034, 2021, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves for Phase One of the Land Use
Code Update to Reorganize the Land Use Code and Complete Housing Revisions as an Implementation
Action Recommended in City Plan (2019) and the Housing Strategic Plan (2021).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to request an off-cycle general fund appropriation in the amount of $290,000 for
Phase 1 of the Land Use Code (LUC) update. This appropriation will enable staff to draft critical LUC changes
and complete a code reorganization that will implement City Plan, implement the Housing Strategic Plan and a
quicker win identified by the Ad Hoc Housing Committee, improve housing supply and affordability in Fort
Collins, and consolidate, simplify, and increase the user-friendliness of the LUC. Project funding will be
supplemented by $60,000 of grant funds received for the Home2Health initiative for a total project budget of
$350,000. The Council Finance Committee reviewed this appropriation request at its January 2 5, 2021
meeting and indicated support for consideration by the full Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
This request for an off-cycle appropriation was supported by the Ad Hoc Housing Committee at the November
2020 meeting, by Council at the December 8, 2020 work session, and by the Council Finance Committee at
the January 25, 2021 meeting. In alignment with this support, staff is seeking an off -cycle appropriation to
initiate “Phase 1” of a proposed Land Use Code (LUC) rewrite to address the housing -related LUC changes
outlined in City Plan (2019) and the subsequent Land Use Code Audit (2020), and prioritized in the draft
Housing Strategic Plan (HSP, adoption scheduled for February 2021). In concert with other efforts, changes to
the LUC have been identified as a high priority action to increase housing supply and variety, with an emphasis
on affordability.
Connection to City Plan and Housing Strategic Plan
A critical implementation strategy from the adopted 2019 City Plan is a full LUC rewrite. The current code is
cumbersome after years of isolated amendments and has not been comprehensively updated since its
adoption over 20 years ago. It also creates barriers to achieving outcomes that hold great importance to the
community. A complete code update will result in a modernized document that offers the community:
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• Clear and predictable regulations and procedures;
• Alignment with City Plan’s vision of livability, sustainability, and community;
• Implementation of high-priority action items in the draft HSP (i.e., strategies 9, 13, 14, 15, 16); and
• Alignment with the HSP vision that everyone has healthy, stable housing they can afford.
In response to the urgency of addressing housing related outcomes and the prioritization of LUC changes in
the draft HSP, this overall LUC rewrite project has been divided into two phases. The current Agenda Items
Summary (AIS) provides a summary of the scope, budget and timeline for Phase 1. This first phase addresses
housing-related topics and reorganization of the code, while Phase 2 will address all remaining topics outlined
in the Land Use Code Audit.
The appropriation being sought for Phase 1 is $290,000 from the General Fund. Existing grant funds for the
Home2Health initiative in the amount of $60,000 will supplement the Phase 1 appropriation. Staff’s preliminary
estimate of the cost of a future Phase 2 is in the range of an additional $200,000-$300,000.
Phase 1 Scope
Phase 1 of the LUC update will prioritize Housing-Related Outcomes and a Reorganization of the Code.
Specific examples are outlined below, and a detailed scope will be prepared as part of the RFP process.
Housing-Related Outcomes:
• Update definitions for an inclusive list of housing types. Examples: co-housing, Accessory Dwelling units
(ADUs), triplex.
• Increase housing types permitted in zone districts. Example: Allow duplexes in more/all zones.
• Simplify level of review for housing, as appropriate. Example: Basic Development Review (BDR) for small
multifamily; streamline extra occupancy process and review.
• Create/recalibrate meaningful Affordable Housing incentives. Example: density/height bonus, parking
reductions.
• Remove barriers to accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Example: Allow attached ADUs.
• Remove barriers to permitted densities. Example: Remove limits on number of units per building.
Code reorganization:
• Consolidate similar standards. Example: All design requirements for multifamily in one place.
• Remove repetition, increase user-friendliness. Example: Uses in a table instead of a list.
• Simplify language to improve clarity and consistency.
Phase 1 Budget
This Ordinance will appropriate $290,000 of General Fund Reserves for the Phase 1 LUC update, and will be
combined with $60,000 of previously-appropriated grant funding from the Home2Health initiative to support
engagement and analysis. The total project budget is $350,000. A summary of the project budget and key
tasks follows:
Task Amount Description
Community engagement $15,000 Meetings, translation/interpretation, community partner
funding, data analysis
Analysis, modeling, best
practices
$70,000 Pro forma analysis, visualization, testing, economic
analysis, graphics and renderings, etc.
Special Legal Review
$90,000
Specialized legal review of key issues related to proposed
code changes (does not include internal CAO resources)
Code Drafting $175,000 Concept development and evaluation of alternatives,
writing and revising new LUC language; collaborating
across departments for consistency with other regulations
Total budget $350,000
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Phase 1 Structure
City staff across multiple work groups and departments will collaborate on this effort, supported by outside
consultants to help balance daily work assignments with the demands of this complex update to the LUC
regulations. A cross-departmental team of city staff, led by the Planning department, will meet weekly for the
duration of the project. This team will include staff from the City Attorney’s Office (CAO), Engineering,
Sustainability Services, FC Moves, and Utilities. Additional subj ect-matter experts will participate as needed to
provide input on particular topics (e.g., Larimer County, Building Department, Neighborhood Services).
An advisory team of department-level leaders from Community Development and Neighborhood Services
(CDNS) and Social Sustainability (SSD) will meet monthly to provide guidance and decision -making support
for the project. At the executive level, quarterly meetings with City Leadership will keep the project on track and
ensure organizational alignment.
It is important to note that this project will have impacts on the prioritization of work plans for both CAO and
CDNS. For CAO, this project will require significant new attorney capacity, particularly in combination with the
Land Use Code-related elements of the Housing Strategic Plan. To meet this need, the CAO will add an
attorney position to be funded through existing appropriations. For CDNS, this project will require consistent
effort from key staff who are normally involved in code drafting, policy crea tion, and the management of high-
profile development projects. As such, the LUC update will limit the capacity of staff to respond to
unanticipated projects, policy work, and fluctuations in development review workload. Other priority projects
that may be paused or delayed include revisions to the minor amendment process, electronic plan review
process improvements, and the annual LUC cleanup ordinance.
Phase 1 Timeline
Phase 1 is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. Phase 2 of the LUC update is a nticipated to be
completed by the end of 2025.
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
This Ordinance will appropriate $290,000 of General Fund Reserves for the Phase 1 LUC update. The
following is a summary of the project funding:
Prior Appropriated Funds
Home2Health (CDPHE HDGP Grant) $60,000
Total Prior Appropriation $60,000
Funds to be Appropriated with this Action
Prior Year Reserves (General Fund) $290,000
Total to be Appropriated per this Action $290,000
Total Current Project Budget $350,000
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Next Steps: If this appropriation is approved by Council, staff anticipates releasing a request for proposal for
consultant support and begin work in the second quarter of 2021.
To initiate Phase 2 of the Land Use Code update, staff will prepare a BFO offer for the 2022 budget.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Work Session Summary (PDF)
2. Ad Hoc Housing Committee Minutes (PDF)
3. Council Finance Committee Minutes (draft) (PDF)
4. Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 11, 2020
TO: Mayor and City Council
THRU: Darin Atteberry, City Manager
Affordable Housing Executive Team1
FROM: Lindsay Ex, Interim Housing Manager
Meaghan Overton, Senior City Planner
RE: December 8, 2020 Work Session Summary: Housing Strategic Plan Update
The purpose of this item was to provide a Housing Strategic Plan update, including a summary of
fall community engagement, strategy identification, draft evaluation criteria, and consideration of an
off-cycle appropriation to initiate the first phase of updating the City’s Land Use Code. All
Councilmembers were present virtually and offered the following feedback:
Community engagement
x Appreciation for engagement process, initial findings, number of residents engaged, and
staff efforts to reach out to historically underrepresented groups, especially in the context of
the ongoing pandemic.
x Encouragement also to engage proactively with neighborhood groups and homeowner’s
associations as strategies are prioritized, including Land Use Code changes.
Strategy Identification
x Support for the approach to strategy identification and breadth of strategies considered
x Interest in prioritizing strategies
x Recognition that multiple strategies and levers will need to be pulled to make progress –
there is not a single solution that will achieve the vision
x Identification of a need to consider solutions that incorporate all kinds of neighborhoods,
with and without formal Homeowners’Association (HOA) structures.
x Desire in both strategies and prioritization to think about how we respond to the present
while also “future proofing” to stay agile over time
Evaluation Criteria
x Desire to look at both near-term actions and transformational changes
x Support for evaluation criteria approach
Off-Cycle Appropriation to Advance the First Phase of the Land Use Code (LUC) Audit, with an
emphasis on housing-related updates
x Overall support for bringing the off-cycle appropriation forward in Q1 of 2021;
x Aligns with how ad hoc committee has been focusing on near term actions.
1 Jackie Kozak Thiel, Chief Sustainability Officer; Theresa Connor, Utilities Executive Director; Caryn Champine,
Planning, Development, and Transportation (PDT) Director; Julie Brewen, Housing Catalyst Executive Director;
Dave Lenz, Finance Planning and Analysis Director; Beth Sowder, Social Sustainability Director
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Social Sustainability
222 Laporte Ave.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6758
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x Desire to respond to current needs, identify what and where affordable housing incentives
can be expanded or improved, modernize code, and create a flexible approach to future
development, e.g., energy-efficient and innovative building techniques, aligning housing
strategies with transportation needs, etc.
x Councilmembers expressed interest in a more detailed scope of work; this scope will be
provided in the materials for the January 26 Work Session and will include what this first
phase of LUC changes will achieve as well as a proposed date for First Reading of an
appropriation ordinance.
Overall Feedback –Continue Planning and Doing at the Same Time:
x Support to continue the plan and taking action at the same time, and recognition of the
importance for the plan to include prioritized action steps. The housing needs in our
community are urgent and require both planning for the future and strategic action now.
x Recognition of the action Council has already taken to achieve their priority of Affordable
Achievable Housing strategies, including the following:
o Supported preservation of manufactured home communities (MHC) by establishing
a specific MHC zone district;
o Increasing residents’rights in MHC;
o Improving the fee credit process for affordable housing projects;
o Evaluating the City’s metro district policy, which includes a component on affordable
housing; and
o Establishing a legal defense fund via CARES-CVRF resources to support residents
at-risk of eviction.
x Additional quick wins, as identified, may be brought forward at the January Work Session.
Next Steps
x Staff will host a series of strategy evaluation workshops in December and January.
x A public draft of the Housing Strategic Plan will be published January 7, with a public
comment period January 7-21, 2021.
x At the January 26 Work Session, staff will share the outcomes of initial strategy
prioritization, draft plan indicators & guiding principles, finalized scope for LUC updates, and
additional quick(er) wins as identified by the Ad Hoc Committee.
x Council will consider adopting the Housing Strategic Plan on February 16 (first reading).
Finance Administration
215 N. Mason
2nd Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6788
970.221.6782 - fax
fcgov.com
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
January 25, 2021
10:00 am - noon
Zoom Meeting
Council Attendees: Mayor Wade Troxell, Ken Summers, Emily Gorgol
Absent: Ross Cunniff
Staff: Darin Atteberry, Kelly DiMartino, Kyle Stannert, Travis Storin, Carrie Daggett,
John Duval, Tyler Marr, Teresa Roche, Theresa Connor, Tim McCollough, Lance
Smith, Colman, Keane, John Stokes, Aaron Harris, Janice Saeger, Travis Walker,
Caryn Champine, Paul Sizemore, Chad Crager, Meaghan Overton, Blaine Dunn,
Kelley Vodden, Jordan Granath, Renee Callas, Dave Lenz, Jo Cech, Zack Mozer,
Lawrence Pollack, Erik Martin, Jackie Kozak Thiel
Others: Kevin Jones, Chamber of Commerce
Gavin Kaszynski
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Meeting called to order at 10:08 am
Mayor Troxell; I would like to note for the record that I have conferred with the City Manager and the City
Attorney and have determined that the Committee should conduct this meeting remotely because meeting in
person would not be prudent for some or all persons due to a public health emergency.
Approval of Minutes from the November 16, 2020 Council Finance Committee Meeting. Ken Summers moved for
approval of the minutes as presented. Emily Gorgol seconded the motion. Minutes were approved unanimously via
roll call by Ken Summer, Emily Gorgol and Mayor Troxell.
A. 2021 Land Use Code Assessment
Caryn Champine, Planning, Development, and Transportation Director
Paul Sizemore, Interim Director of Community Development and Neighborhood Services
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION: Housing-Related Land Use Code Amendment Appropriation
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This item presents a proposed scope and budget for an off-cycle general fund appropriation in the amount of
$200,000-$300,000 for Phase 1 of the Land Use Code (LUC) update. This appropriation will enable staff to draft
critical LUC changes that will implement City Plan, implement the Housing Strategic Plan, and improve housing in
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Fort Collins. Project funding will be supplemented by $50,000-$60,000 of grant funds received for the
Home2Health program.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Is Council Finance Committee supportive of a supplemental appropriation to complete Phase 1 of the Land Use
Code Update?
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Project Background
As recommended by the Ad Hoc Housing Committee at the November 2020 meeting and supported by Council
at a December 8, 2020 work session, staff is seeking an off-cycle appropriation to initiate “Phase 1” of a
proposed Land Use Code (LUC) rewrite to address the housing-related LUC changes outlined in the Land Use
Code Audit (2020) and prioritized in the draft Housing Strategic Plan (adoption scheduled for February 2021). In
concert with other efforts, changes to the LUC have been identified as a high priority action to support the
creation of new affordable and attainable homes and increase housing variety.
A critical implementation strategy from the adopted 2019 City Plan is a full LUC rewrite. The current code is
cumbersome after years of isolated amendments. It also has barriers to outcomes of great importance to the
community. The outcome of a complete code update will be a modernized document offering the community:
• Clear and predictable regulations and procedures
• Improved alignment with City Plan’s vision of livability, sustainability, and community
In response to the urgency of addressing housing related outcomes, this overall project is divided into two
phases. This AIS provides a summary of the scope, budget and timeline for Phase 1. The first phase addresses
housing-related topics and reorganization of the code, while Phase 2 will address all remaining topics outlined in
the Land Use Code Audit.
The appropriation being sought for Phase 1 is $200,000-$300,000 from the general fund. Existing grant funds
for the Home2Health program in the amount of $50,000-$60,000 will supplement the Phase 1 appropriation. At
this time staff’s preliminary estimate of the cost of a future Phase 2 ranges an additional $200,000-$300,000.
Phase 1 Scope
Phase 1 of the LUC update will prioritize Housing-Related Outcomes and a Reorganization of the Code. Specific
examples are outlined below, and a detailed scope will be prepared as part of the RFP process.
Housing-Related Outcomes:
• Update definitions for an inclusive list of housing types. Example: co-housing, ADU, cottage development,
triplex
• Increase housing types permitted in certain zone districts. Example: allow duplexes in more/all zones
• Simplify level of review for housing, as appropriate. Example: Basic Development Review (BDR) for small
multifamily
• Create/recalibrate meaningful Affordable Housing incentives. Example: density/height bonus, parking
reductions
• Remove barriers to accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Example: allow attached ADUs
• Remove barriers to permitted densities. Example: remove limits on number of units per building
Code reorganization:
• Consolidate similar standards. Example: All design requirements for multifamily in one place
• Remove repetition, increase user-friendliness. Example: Uses in a table instead of a list
• Simplify language to improve clarity and consistency.
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Phase 1 Budget
This off-cycle appropriation of $200,000-$300,000 plus $50,000-$60,000 in grants received by the Home2Health
program will be used to fund four required tasks to successfully complete Phase 1 of the LUC update:
City staff across multiple work groups and departments will lead this effort, supported by outside consultants to
help balance daily work assignments with the demands of this complex update to the LUC regulations.
Phase 1 Timeline
Phase 1 is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. Phase 2 of the LUC update is anticipated to be
completed by the end of 2025.
Next Steps
First Reading of the appropriation has been scheduled for February 16, 2021 in conjunction with consideration
of adoption for the Housing Strategic Plan. If the appropriation is approved by Council, Staff anticipates releasing
an RFP for consultant support and beginning work in the second quarter of 2021. To initiate Phase 2 of the Land
Use Code update, staff will prepare a BFO offer for the 2023 budget.
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DISCUSSION / NEXT STEPS:
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Is Council Finance Committee supportive of a supplemental appropriation to complete Phase 1 of the Land Use
Code Update?
Mayor Troxell; City Plan is so important – we often lose sight of that at a Council level – specifics such as Housing
types - question is; coming out of City Plan there is probably no surprises just specificity, would you describe that
as it relates to this request? We have gone through budgeting cycle which should reflect the costs of what we
are trying to do but this is a supplement, so I am trying to understand the delta with City Plan. I think the
Housing Committee is providing more deep conversations as to what those requirements might be that may be
over and above what was anticipated in the City Plan.
Caryn Champine; that is what we would hope to do – City Plan provides the framework at a high level – this is
specifics – we have been able to leverage resources from the Housing Adhoc Committee to understand what the
priorities are when it comes to housing – where we want to focus our time as a community – solutions are not
one size fits all – we want to make sure we are evaluating in a way that works be for Fort Collins.
There will be other topics like this that will come forward as part of Phase 2 -other aspects of the code and
alignment with City Plan. This is just the first glimpse of the specific details that we will need to look at including
land use, the densities, setbacks, design -all of the components that the code comprises.
Paul Sizemore; we anticipated a need for land use code amendments – the timing of that critical work that was
taking place with the Housing Adhoc Committee and the development of the Housing Strategic Plan was really
the next step that set us up to be able to bring this appropriation forward and continue the rest of the work –
falling into the sequence of events as they have unfolded over the past 6 months as the Housing Plan has come
together.
Mayor Troxell; I want to applaud the harder upfront thinking as opposed to jumping to code. I like the
intentionality of what you are trying to accomplish as it relates to this request. What about landmark
preservation as it relates to this request?
Caryn Champine; one is as we are doing this evaluation and rewrite, we want to make sure that the code works
well with other frameworks and other regulatory components – we are going to be looking through the lens of
as we are changing land use code and how does it work or not work with other regulations that often overlap.
Historic preservation is a good one – someone may be going through a Development Review along with a
Historic Preservation and Landmark Review at the same time. The correlation between these regulations is
important which is why it does take time. If we were to explore deeper connections between the land use
regulations and historic preservation – we might see it reveal itself more in the Phase 2 process.
Mayor Troxell; this is a lens to also look at historic preservation when you consider housing types in general and
how to best build out our city – recognize the fact that we do have historic and cultural elements that we want
to be preserved. There can be barriers to doing things - zooming out to a larger scope of our future there are
tradeoffs, and they need to be properly characterized and represented which may predetermine limitations like
on our land use code. Would this also apply in city engagement in the case of us working with Loveland on the
airport – Loveland jurisdiction, we are a 50/50 partner and helping to influence staff support, land use as it
relates to Loveland.
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Darin Atteberry; everyone knows City of Loveland has the land use authority at the airport property– any
additional regulations that are applied would have to be adopted by Loveland however, as a joint owner we do
have a say in what goes on - if we have other preferences. Paul Sizemore was on our Airport Terminal Charrette
last week - It might be good for us to think through whatever principles that have emerged out of City Plan that
are relevant to that site. I am not sure to what extent we have shared these principles with the City of Loveland
as planners we should at least think about how to inform the airport director.
One of the things that is so important about this item is that City Plan without implementation is simply a vision,
but with implementation as illustrated with this item will ensure that City Plan gets built. Phase 1 is really about
the affordable and attainable housing that is so important to the Council. If we want the plan to be built this
additional work is important. Through implementation development there is an opportunity to unbundle stuff
that has been part of regulations for years. Regulatory context looks like – and we evaluate affordable housing,
there may be regulation that go away that are no longer relevant or inconsistent with what we want.
There is a re review of the existing stuff so we are not just looking at adding this much more regulation - we will
re review and recommend to the new Council how to best align to the City Plan vision - this is an important part.
Mayor Troxell; I am supportive of this supplemental appropriation coming forward.
Ken Summers; good discussion and helpful context. I do have some questions which may be more appropriate
when this comes to Council - I agree with what Darin just said and that this is all about operationalizing City Plan
and making sure that our land use code is in alignment with that. Accomplishing the changes that need to be
made on the affordable housing front just as soon as possible so when I saw the timeline for that it made me
more comfortable. On the practical side when we bring it forward, I am going to advocate for a not to exceed
amount in the budget when we have these gaps, we either need to say let us approve a not to exceed amount
and you might as well make it the higher number.
Emily Gorgol; I am supportive. I think it is great that we are doing this first one focused on housing and moving
that priority forward. I also like the timeline is a year – thank you for expediting that. Land Use code was
identified by the Adhoc Housing Committee as being a big barrier to affordable housing. I look forward to this
coming to Council and feel this is a really good use of funds.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Is Council Finance Committee supportive of a supplemental appropriation to complete Phase 1 of the Land Use
Code Update?
RESULT:
The Council Finance Committee is supportive of this supplemental appropriation to complete Phase 1 of the
Land Use Code Update.
Meeting adjourned at 12:01 pm
February 16, 2021
Caryn Champine, PDT Director
Paul Sizemore, Interim CDNS Director
Land Use Code Phase 1 Appropriation
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Adoption Consideration
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Does Council wish to adopt the Ordinance which allocates
$290,000 in prior year reserves for Phase 1 of the Land Use
Code (LUC)update,on First Reading?
CITY PLAN
•Principle LIV 5: Create more
opportunities for housing
choices
•Principle LIV 6: Improve
access to housing
…regardless of their race,
ethnicity, income, age, ability,
or background
Strategic Alignment
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COUNCIL
PRIORITIES
•Affordable and Achievable
Housing Strategies
•Equity and Inclusion
•Reimagining Community
Engagement
STRATEGIC
OBJECTIVES
Neighborhood Livability & Social
Health
•NLSH 1.1 Improve and
increase…housing…
affordable to a broad range of
income levels.
City Plan Alignment
•City Plan adopted in 2019
•Sets a vision for “Livability, Community, and Sustainability”
•High-priority actions include recommendation for LUC
rewrite
•Outcomes will include:
•Clear and predictable regulations and procedures
•Improved alignment with City Plan and Housing
Strategic Plan values and goals
•The overall rewrite is anticipated to take around 4 years
•Phase 1 budget: $350,000
•Phase 2 estimate: $200,000-$300,000
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Phase 1 Background
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§What: Housing specific LUC Changes (2021-2022)
§Why: One of highest priorities in draft Housing Strategic
Plan; Quick(er) win identified by the Ad Hoc Housing
Council Committee
§When:Appropriation Q1 2021, begin work Q2 2021
§Resources Required for Phase One: $290K General
Fund appropriation for housing-specific changes and code
reorganization, $60k matching funds from Home2Health
(analysis & engagement)
Phase 1 Outcomes
•Housing-related outcomes:
•Define new housing types
•Increase housing types permitted in each zone district
•Simplify level of review for housing
•Create/Recalibrate Affordable Housing incentives
•Remove barriers to accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
•Remove barriers to permitted densities
•Code reorganization outcomes:
•Consolidate similar standards
•Remove repetition, increase user-friendliness
•Simplify language to improve clarity and consistency
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Phase 1 Additional Services
To tal Budget $350,000 ($290,000 appropriation + $60,000 grant funding)
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Ta sk Est. Amount Description
Community engagement $15,000 Meetings, translation/interpretation, community partner funding, data
analysis
Analysis, modeling, best
practices
$70,000 Pro forma analysis, visualization,testing,economic analysis, graphics
and renderings, etc.
Special Legal Counsel $90,000 Specialized legal review of key issues related to proposed code
changes (does not include CAO resources)
Code drafting $175,000 Concept development and evaluation of alternatives, writing and
revising new LUC language; collaborating across departments for
consistency with other regulations
Note: CAO intends to prepare a staffing/resource request to address cumulative workload demands
Phase 1 Ti meline
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Q1 2021
Appropriation Scoping RFP
Q2/Q3 2021
Draft code language Analysis/modeling Engagement
Q4 2021
Revise draft Further analysis Engagement
Q1 2022
Final DraftAdoption
Note: Phase 2 of the LUC update is expected to begin with a 2022-2023 BFO offer;
Completion of the full LUC update is anticipated by 2025.
Roles + Ti meline
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•Project management
•Code writing
•Legal review
•Community engagement
•We “own” the code
City Staff
•Draft code language
•Supplemental legal review
•Best practices
•Analysis and modeling
•Support engagement
Consultants
Q4 2021 –Final Draft, Adoption
Q3 2021 –Revise code language, Further analysis and modeling, Community engagement
Q2 2021 –Draft code language, Analysis and modeling, Community engagement
Q1 2021 –Appropriation, Scoping, RFP
Next Steps
•City Council –First reading February 16, second reading March 2
•Aligns with Housing Strategic Plan adoption
•Overall phasing of LUC updates:
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Quick(er) Wins
(current Council):
Adopt Housing Strategic PlanLUC Phase 1 Appropriation Scoping and RFP
Tr ansition
(mid-2021 to 2022):
Complete LUC Phase 1 -housing-related changes and code reorganization
BFO for LUC Phase 2
Tr ansformation
(2023 to 2025):
LUC Phase 2 –districts and uses, procedures, development standards, and code graphics
Adoption Consideration
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Does Council wish to adopt Ordinance XX-2021, which allocates
$290,000 in prior year reserves for Phase 1 of the Land Use
Code (LUC) update, on First Reading?
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ORDINANCE NO. 034, 2021
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROPRIATING PRIOR YEAR RESERVES
FOR PHASE ONE OF THE LAND USE CODE UPDATE TO REORGANIZE THE
LAND USE CODE AND COMPLETE HOUSING REVISIONS AS AN
IMPLEMENTATION ACTION RECOMMENDED IN CITY PLAN (2019) AND THE
HOUSING STRATEGIC PLAN (2021)
WHEREAS, the Land Use Code was originally adopted in 1997 and subsequently
amended on a regular basis; and
WHEREAS, in preparation for a comprehensive review and rewrite of the Land Use
Code as contemplated in City Plan, reorganization of the current Land Use Code to consolidate
standards, eliminate repetition, simplify language, and increase user-friendliness is desired; and
WHEREAS, changes to the Land Use Code to implement City Plan and the Housing
Strategic Plan goals of improving housing supply and affordability are desired; and
WHEREAS, this appropriation benefits public the health, safety and welfare of the
citizens of Fort Collins and serves the public purpose of updating and amending the Land Use
Code; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9 of the City Charter permits the City Council, upon the
recommendation of the City Manager, to appropriate by ordinance at any time during the fiscal
year such funds for expenditure as may be available from reserves accumulated in prior years,
notwithstanding that such reserves were not previously appropriated; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended the appropriation described herein and
determined that this appropriation is available and previously unappropriated from the General
Fund and will not cause the total amount appropriated in the General Fund to exceed the current
estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be received in that fund during this fiscal year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That there is hereby appropriated from prior year reserves in the General
Fund the sum of TWO HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($290,000) for
expenditure from the General Fund for Phase One of the Land Use Code Update.
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Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 16th day of
February, A.D. 2021, and to be presented for final passage on the 2nd day of March, A.D. 2021.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 2nd day of March, A.D. 2021.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk