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Work Session Agenda
(Immediately Following Adjourned Meeting) Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
(Immediately Following Adjourned Meeting)
A) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B) ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
1. 2023 Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Update.
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Update will be presented to Council.
2. Land Use Code Extended Discussion.
The purpose of this work session is to update council on the engagement conducted so far related
to the Land Use Code (LUC) changes, seek input from council regarding potential alternatives,
and seek guidance on next steps.
C) ANNOUNCEMENTS
D) ADJOURNMENT
Upon request, the City of Fort Collins will provide language access services for individuals who have limited
English proficiency, or auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities, to access City services,
programs and activities. Contact 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance.
Please provide advance notice. Requests for interpretation at a meeting should be made by noon the day
before.
A solicitud, la Ciudad de Fort Collins proporcionará servicios de acceso a idiomas para personas que no
dominan el idioma inglés, o ayudas y servicios auxiliares para personas con discapacidad, para que
puedan acceder a los servicios, programas y actividades de la Ciudad. Para asistencia, llame al
970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Marque 711 para Relay Colorado). Por favor proporcione aviso previo. Las
solicitudes de interpretación en una reunión deben realizarse antes del mediodía del día anterior.
City Council
Work Session Agenda
May 23, 2023
Jeni Arndt, Mayor
Emily Francis, District 6, Mayor Pro Tem
Susan Gutowsky, District 1
Julie Pignataro, District 2
Tricia Canonico, District 3
Shirley Peel, District 4
Kelly Ohlson, District 5
Colorado River Community Room
222 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins
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Carrie Daggett Kelly DiMartino Anissa Hollingshead
City Attorney City Manager City Clerk
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May 23, 2023
WORK SESSION AGENDA
ITEM SUMMARY
City Council
STAFF
Cheryl Donaldson, City Director
Laurel Valdez, Non-Profit Director
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
2023 Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Update.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Update will be presented to Council.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Presentation
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Cheryl Donaldson Moses,
City Director
Laura Valdez, Nonprofit
Director
Fort Collins Museum
of Discovery
Update
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Background
•Fort Collins Museum of Discovery (FCMoD) is a public/private
partnership established in 2008 between the City of Fort Collins and
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Nonprofit Partner.
•The Partnership leverages the strengths of a City and Nonprofit
•Governance shared between the Fort Collins City Council and the
Nonprofit Board of Directors
•Accredited by American Alliance of Museums (AAM) in 2018
•2023 Budget is $3.86 Million
•$1,394,000 - City of Fort Collins General Fund and Project Support
•$2,467,597 - Nonprofit Partner Operating and Special Funds
•More than 1 MILLION Museum visitors! Free access provided to
over 225,000 people of all ages.
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Celebrating 10 Years!
More than 2,000
community members
celebrated during our
3-day 10th Anniversary
Celebration!
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One Million Visitors, One Million Memories
We welcomed our Millionth Visitor on January 7, 2023!
Lifetime membership awarded to the Cordova Family!
Free day sponsored by City of Fort Collins
Environmental Services Department-
Sustainability Service Area
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Community Connections and Well -Being
Autism Resource FairTeen Self Care Fair
Human LibraryPSD Youth Mental Health Summit
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Community Connections and Well -Being
FCMoD Squad
Sonic Spotlight Showcase
2022 Grand Prize Winner-
Fiona Sofia
Quarterly Music Industry Nights
FoCoMX
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Community Connections and Well -Being
•Summer Mobile Program
•I-STAR Connections -
Indigenous Science,
Technology, Arts, and
Resilience
•ISAAC Youth Fellow
Program
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Special and Traveling Exhibits - 2023 and Beyond
Community exhibition
with Mexican artists
Ruben Mica
y Oscar Mora
Summer
2025
Fall/Winter
2023-24
Fall/Winter
2024-25
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2023 City Partner Budget funded:
•Build -out of state-of -the-art Collections
housing furniture, doubling storage capacity
•Updated humidification for more than 9,000
sq. ft. of facility space: Collections storage
and Special Exhibition Gallery
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Expanded Local History Archive Tours & Presentations
Black History Month
Women's History Month
AAPI History Month
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Tribal Nation and Native American Relationships
•Mark Soldier Wolf Collection – On loan since March 1, 2021
•Approximately 40 linear feet of recordings, artwork, photos, maps,
research, family history, handwritten memories
•Northern Arapaho consultations, including Buffalo hide
conservation
•Comanche Nation of Oklahoma NAGPRA consultation
•Film screenings with CSU’s ACT Films
•Curatorial agreement process enhancement
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May 23, 2023
WORK SESSION AGENDA
ITEM SUMMARY
City Council
STAFF
Paul Sizemore, CDNS Director
Meaghan Overton, Housing Manager
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Land Use Code Extended Discussion.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this work session is to update council on the engagement conducted so far related to the
Land Use Code (LUC) changes, seek input from council regarding potential alternative s, and seek
guidance on next steps.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
1. What feedback do Councilmembers have on the polarities and most appropriate text steps for ADUs,
2-5 Plexes, Affordable Housing, Private Covenants, and parking?
2. What feedback do Councilmembers have about the recommended revision on community notification
for development review and short-term rentals (STR)?
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Following the submission and certification of a petition sufficient for referendum, Council reconsidered
Ordinance No. 114, 2023 at the Regular Meeting on January 17, 2023. Council voted unanimously (7-0)
to repeal Ordinance No. 114, 2022, Repealing and Reenacting Section 29-1 of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins Code to Adopt the Land Development Code and Separately Codifying the 1997 Land Use Code As
“Transitional Land Use Regulations”. Council directed staff to explore next steps to allow for additional
community engagement and further refinement of housing-related code changes.
Revisions to the code will continue to support the five guiding principles confirmed by City Council in
November 2021 and re-affirmed by a majority of Councilmembers at a work session in February 2023:
1. Increase overall housing capacity (market rate and affordable) and calibrate market-feasible
incentives for deed-restricted affordable housing
2. Enable more affordability, especially near high frequency transit and growth areas
3. Allow for more diverse housing choices that fit in with the existing context
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4. Make the code easier to use and understand
5. Improve predictability of the development review process, especially for housing
A refined approach to engagement, including proposed themes and topics to cover, are outlined below.
The approach also includes an updated timeline, a report on engagement already conducted, and
additional engagement opportunities planned for June.
Community Engagement Update
City staff has re-engaged community members over the past several weeks to gather additional feedback
on housing-related LUC changes. The target audience is citywide, with some engagement methods
tailored to specific audiences. Following a citywide (97,000+) postcard mailing in early April, staff have
been hosting a wide range of community engagement events in April and May, with more engagement
opportunities planned for June. So far, staff have hosted 30+ meetings and events.
Engagement Opportunities: A wide range of engagement events were scheduled in accordance with
Council direction received at the February 14, 2023 work session. Engagement opportunities were
announced with a postcard (English/Spanish) mailed to all residents and a parallel social and print media
effort. Events have included presentations to community groups, Boards, and Commissions, virtual and
in-person sessions, small group meetings with residents and HOA groups, and deliberative dialogue
opportunities. All information about events will continue to be posted to the project website,
https://www.fcgov.com/lucupdates.
Early April – Postcards arrived in mailboxes
April 12th, 6:00-9:00 p.m. – CityWorks 101 presentation on LUC updates
Earth Day 4/22, Open Streets 6/4, Bike to Work Day 6/28, etc. – Tabling at events
April 24th, 6:00-7:30 p.m. – Virtual Information Session
April 26th, 5:30-8:00 p.m. – Deliberative Forum with Center for Public Deliberation
Late April – Next Level Neighborhood Walking Tours
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in May – Neighborhood Walking Tours
May 8th, 2:00-7:00 p.m. – In Person Community Open House
May 10th – Historic Preservation Commission
May 12th – Planning & Zoning Commission
May 17th – Economic Advisory Board
Walking tours/Discussion Groups – Seeking to engage with community in their neighborhoods
June – General “catch-all” walking tours for those who were unable to attend
June – Neighborhood Discussions to be held to discuss potential code alternatives
A summary of comments received so far is attached to this Agenda Item Summary. A robust summary of
feedback received through all events will be delivered to Council and the community prior to the July Work
Session. These comments have generally continued to fit within the seven theme areas discussed with
Council at the April work session:
1. Increased menu of housing choices and associated regulations (e.g. Accessory Dwelling Units,
duplexes, triplexes)
2. Affordable housing questions, concerns, and suggestions
3. Size, height, form, and allowed density of specific housing types
4. Interaction between the code and private covenants (HOAs)
5. Notification, community input, and review procedures for residential development
6. Infrastructure and utilities (including parking)
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7. Process of LDC code changes and adoption
Participation to Date: Potential changes to the LUC have resulted in robust community dialogue and many
comments shared with City Leaders and staff. During March and April 2023, staff engaged with hundreds
of residents through online comments, virtual engagement opportunities, and in-person events:
127 General Comments received through the FCGov.com general comment form
60 Attendees at the Virtual Info Session
70 attendees at the Deliberative Forum
175 Attendees at the May 8th event
Over 80 attendees at the 11 completed Walking Tours with more scheduled
Initial participation in engagement opportunities has been high with good attendance. However, staff
recognize a need to proactively connect with additional diverse audiences. To date, demographics
collected at engagement events indicate that most participants are white, 55 years of age or older, and
own their homes. Staff will schedule meetings and events in June with two primary goals: 1) provide
additional opportunities for all residents to engage; and 2) seek to reach a more representative group of
residents with tailored opportunities (e.g., Spanish-language and renter-focused events and similar).
Overall Engagement Timeline: Most large-scale engagement events will be complete by the end of June
with code drafting beginning during Stage 3 (June-July). Online comments, staff presentations, and similar
smaller scale engagement opportunities will be available in all stages. Staff anticipates sharing a public
draft in late summer, with Council consideration of adoption to follow in late summer or early fall 2023.
Approach to Exploration of Potential Alternatives and Revisions
Staff will continue to gather, analyze, and synthesize community feedback received through upcoming
engagement events and other correspondence, including online feedback forms and emails. Staff will then
use this information along with additional analysis and Council direction to inform alternative code options
within the 6 topic areas.
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Exploration of Polarities and Council Direction for Code Drafting
Following is an example of a polarity framework staff proposes for evaluating potential alternatives and
revisions. Each quadrant represents a list of possible code revisions that could be considered for the topic
area, organized along two axes representing the guiding principles related to that topic. Organizing
potential code revisions in the context of polarities is intended to illustrate the trade-offs that may result
from revisions within each topic area.
Example: Increased menu of housing choices and associated regulations (Accessory Dwelling Units)
Staff is seeking Council guidance on the polarities inherent in each topic area, as well as direction about
the most appropriate next steps for each topic as the team prepares to draft code language. The example
included above is for Accessory Dwelling Units; however, each of the following topics will be addressed in
turn during the Council Work Session:
1. Increased menu of housing choices and associated regulations (Accessory Dwelling Units)
2. Increased menu of housing choices and associated regulations (2-5 plexes)
3. Affordable Housing
4. Interaction between the code and private covenants (HOAs)
5. Parking
Staff Recommendations for Revisions
In addition to exploration of polarities and direction for code drafting, staff would also like to recommend
further work on two groups of revisions that seem to have broad support based on preliminary evaluation
of community feedback. These revisions will be explored along with the additional guidance Council will
offer with the topics outlined above:
Notifications and Community Input:
o Explore implementing defined public comment periods
o Explore posting all comments online for community review
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o Explore requiring neighborhood meetings or other community engagement opportunities
Short Term Rentals (STR)
o Explore limitations on STR use in new ADUs
NEXT STEPS
Community engagement will continue through June as outlined in this Agenda Item Summary. Three
Council work sessions are scheduled to date:
June Memo: In-depth analysis of feedback from engagement events and corresponding potential code
revisions
July 31st: Present Phase 2 engagement info and discuss code revisions
August 22nd: Present Draft Code Amendments
ATTACHMENTS
1. Synthesis of Public Comments and Questions
2. Presentation
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Land Use Code Housing Updates | Synthesis of Comments from General Comments from FCGov Page | March - April 2023
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Synthesis of comments below reflect those submitted through the “General Comment Form” on the FCGov.com Land Use Code page from the middle of March
through the end of April. A document with all the comments is posted on the FCGov.com Land Use Code page under the header, “How to Share your Feedback.”
A more comprehensive summary of comments from all engagement events held through May will be available in June.
Topic COUNT Notes
U+2 8 A few comments asking for a repeal of the policy. A few comments asking to keep the policy to maintain character of
neighborhoods. A few comments suggesting U+2 be increased to U+3.
ADUs 15 General support, some suggestions to limit size, setbacks, require parking and require owner to live in primary house or
ADU
Notification 12 General support for keeping LUC notification standards, and community input opportunities. Some support for
neighborhood mtgs. Concern about LUC engagement process overall. One suggestion to limit public hearings.
Utilities + Infrastructure 15 Suggestions for more density near transit, require off-street parking, concern for traffic and parking in SF
neighborhoods. A few suggestions to limit parking requirements
HOA Covenants 11 Most comments ask to allow HOAs to limit housing types, form and density. A couple of comments suggest allowing
HOAs to choose whether to adopt new LUC and one asked to grandfather HOAs into existing LUC. One comment
suggests HOAs have too many restrictions
Housing affordability 18 Comments were mixed in this category. Some asked to keep new development out of existing SF neighborhoods. A few
comments asked that developers create affordable housing. Some commented that smaller units do not equate to
affordability.
Density 33 Several comments in support of density for greater housing choices. Several comments do not support increased
density, especially in SF neighborhoods. Some believe the City should not increase density to accommodate projected
number of new residents.
STRs 5 Several concerns that Short Term Rentals in ADUs will adversely affect single-family neighborhoods and will not result in
new units for residents. Several comments asking the City to limit STRs and require owner to reside on the property.
Housing Choice 10 Varying and mixed topics for housing choices. Several comments in support of increased housing options throughout the
city. Some comments in favor of more housing choices for Fort Collins workforce. Some comments suggesting greater
choices will not address affordability
TOTAL 127
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Land Use Code Phase 1 Updates: Process Next Steps
May 23, 2023
Meaghan Overton | Housing Manager
Paul Sizemore | CDNS DirectorPage 21
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Outline
Introduction: Overview and Policy Alignment
(3 min presentation)
Part 1: Engagement Update and Timeline
(5 min presentation; 20 min discussion)
Part 2: Potential Alternatives
(15 min presentation; 40 min discussion)
Conclusion: Next Steps
(2 min presentation)
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Questions 3
1.What feedback do Councilmembers have on the polarities and
most appropriate next steps for ADUs, 2-5 Plexes, Affordable
Housing, Private Covenants, and Parking?
2.What feedback do Councilmembers have about the recommended
revisions on community notification for development review and
short-term rentals?
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Engagement Update &
Timeline
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5Engagement Summary
•127 General Comments
•60 Attendees at the Virtual Info Session
•175 Attendees at the May 8th event
•70 attendees at the Deliberative Forum
•80+ attendees at Walking Tours
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Walking Tours
•Walking Tours scheduled throughout May in each
Council District
•On-site review of specific property on each tour
•Over 80 attendees at walking tours so far
•Several tours remaining in May
•RSVPs open on the webpage for scheduled tours
that still have space remaining
•General tour in June
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7Upcoming Engagement Opportunities
Early April –Postcards arrived in mailboxes
April 12th, 6:00-9:00 p.m. –CityWorks 101 presentation on LUC updates
Earth Day 4/22, Open Streets 6/4, Bike to Work Day 6/28, etc. –Tabling
April 24th, 6:00-7:30 p.m. –Virtual Information Session
April 26th, 5:30-8:00 p.m. –Forum with Center for Public Deliberation
Late April –Next Level Neighborhood Walking Tours
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in May –Neighborhood Walking Tours
May 8th, 2:00-7:00 p.m. –In Person Community Open House
•June (dates TBD) –Overflow Neighborhood Walking Tours as needed
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8Spectrum of Public Participation
InformPromise: We will keep you informed.ConsultPromise: We will keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and aspirations, and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision. We will seek your feedback on drafts and proposals InvolvePromise: We will work with you to ensure that your concerns and aspirations are directly reflected in the alternatives developed and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision.
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9Timeline
Stage 1 (March -April)
•Begin outreach to all
•Identify areas for engagement and potential adjustment
Stage 2 (April -June)
•Gather feedback through dialog
•Listen, Consult & Involve
Stage 3 (June -July)
•Draft Potential Alternatives
•Testing Alternatives & Legal Review
Stage 4 (August -September)
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Themes and
Topics to Address
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Purpose of the Land Use Code Updates:
To Align the LUC with Adopted City Plans and Policies with a focus on:
•Housing-related changes
•Code Organization
•Equity
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FIVE GUIDING
PRINCIPLES
Revisions to the code will
continue to support the
five guiding principles
confirmed by City Council
in November 2021 with an
emphasis on Equity.
1.Increase overall housing capacity
(market rate and affordable)
and calibrate market-feasible incentives for
deed restricted affordable housing
2.Enable more affordability
especially near high frequency
transit and growth areas
3.Allow for more diverse housing choices
that fit in with the existing context
4.Make the code easier to use
and understand
5.Improve predictability
of the development permit review
process, especially for housing
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13Specific topics for additional engagement
Increased menu of housing choices and associated regulations
Affordable housing comments, questions, and suggestions
Size, height, form, and allowed density of specific housing types
Notification, community input, and review procedures for residential development
Interaction between the code and private covenants
Infrastructure and utilities
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Potential Alternatives and
Revisions
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15Approach to Revisions/Alternatives
Draft Code Options
Council Direction
Concerns and Suggestions from Engagement
Alignment with Guiding Principles
Analysis of Tradeoffs
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6Increased menu of housing choices and associated regulations
limit housing capacity and
choices
Allow for more diverse
housing choices
that fit in with the existing
character
Allow for more diverse
housing choices that do not
fit within the existing
character
Increase housing
capacity and choices
Allow ADUs everywhere
No parking restrictions
No shading/privacy
regulations
Limit where they are
allowed
Include parking
restrictions
Regulate for
shading/privacy
Allow ADUS everywhere
Include parking restrictions
Regulate for shading/privacy
Limit where they are
allowed
No parking restrictions
No shading/privacy
regulations
Accessory Dwelling Units
What feedback do
Councilmembers have
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7Increased menu of housing choices and associated regulations
Apply existing historic
preservation standards
1-3 Spaces of parking
depending on number of
bedrooms
Create building form for 3,
4, 5 unit plexes
Apply STR standards
Limit where they are
allowed
Include more parking
restrictions
Regulate for
shading/privacy
Allow Plexes
Include parking restrictions
Regulate for shading/privacy
Limit where they are
allowed
No parking restrictions
No shading/privacy
regulations
2-5 Plexes
limit housing capacity and
choices
Allow for more diverse
housing choices that do not
fit within the existing
character
Increase housing
capacity and choices
Allow for more diverse
housing choices
that fit in with the existing
character
What feedback do
Councilmembers have
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8Affordable Housing
Apply existing historic
preservation standards
1-3 Spaces of parking
depending on number of
bedrooms
Create building form for 3,
4, 5 unit plexes
Apply STR standards
Limit where they are
allowed
Include more parking
restrictions
Regulate for
shading/privacy
Allow Plexes
Include parking restrictions
Regulate for shading/privacy
Limit where they are
allowed
No parking restrictions
No shading/privacy
regulations
limit housing capacity and
choices
Allow for more diverse
housing choices
that fit in with the existing
character
Allow for more diverse
housing choices that do not
fit within the existing
character
Increase housing
capacity and choices
What feedback do
Councilmembers have
regarding Affordable
Housing?
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9Interaction between the code and private covenants (HOAs)
limit housing capacity and
choices
Allow for more diverse
housing choices
that fit in with the existing
character
Allow for more diverse
housing choices that do not
fit within the existing
character
Increase housing
capacity and choices
What feedback do
Councilmembers have
regarding HOAs?
Allow ADUs and duplexes
in private covenant
communities
Prohibition of ADUs and
Duplexes in private
covenant communities
Increase design standards
for ADUs and duplexes
setbacks, window
placement, height
Limit the number of ADUs
and duplexes per block
face
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0Parking
limit housing capacity and
choices
Allow for more diverse
housing choices
that fit in with the existing
character
Allow for more diverse
housing choices that do not
fit within the existing
character
Increase housing
capacity and choices
What feedback do
Councilmembers have
regarding Parking?
Allow ADUs without
additional parking.
Provide Parking
reductions for Affordable
Housing Developments
Allow tandem parking
spaces
Increase Residential
Parking Permit Program to
more areas of the City
Reduce parking
requirements for multi-unit
developments
Require additional parking
for ADUs
Maintain parking
requirements for multi-unit
developments
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1Recommended Revisions: Notification, community input
CURRENT CODE REPEALED CODE EXPLORE
•Notification to residents a
certain distance from the
development
•Large, yellow sign placed
on the site
•3 review types based on
unit type:
•Administrative (BDR)
•Public Hearing (Type 1)
•Public Hearing and
Neighborhood Meeting (Type 2)
•Notification to residents a
certain distance from the
development
•Large, yellow sign placed
on the site
•3 review types based on
unit type:
•Administrative (BDR)
•Public Hearing (Type 1)
•Public Hearing and
Neighborhood Meeting (Type 2)
•Public Hearing and
Neighborhood Meeting
(Type 2) not required for
residential projects
•Explore public comment
periods
•Explore posting of all
comments online
•Explore neighborhood
meetings or other
community engagement
opportunities
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2Staff Recommended Revisions: Short Term Rentals
CURRENT CODE REPEALED CODE EXPLORE
•Only allowed in certain zone
districts
•Primary and Non-Primary
STRs differentiated by zone
•Only allowed in certain zone
districts
•Primary and Non-Primary
STRs differentiated by zone
•Explore revisions to
STR program policies to
limit STRs due to new
policy on Accessory
Dwelling Units
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Questions 23
1.What feedback do Councilmembers have on the polarities and
most appropriate next steps for ADUs, 2-5 Plexes, Affordable
Housing, Private Covenants, and Parking?
2.What feedback do Councilmembers have about the recommended
revisions on community notification for development review and
short-term rentals?
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Next Steps
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Next Steps 25
•June Memo: In-depth analysis of feedback from engagement events
and corresponding potential code revisions
•July 31th Work Session: Present Phase 2 engagement info and
discuss code revisions
•August 22nd Work Session: Present draft code amendments
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Backup Slides
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28Increased menu of housing choices (2-5 plexes)
CURRENT CODE REPEALED CODE CONCERNS PRINCIPLES
Where: UE (up to 2 units), NCM
(2-4 units)
Review: Public Hearing (Type 1)
in UE; Administrative (BDR) in
NCM*
Height: 2-3 stories
Parking: 1-3 spaces per unit
depending on number of
bedrooms
Design Requirements: Yes
Other: Administrative approval
in NCM only if no structural
change to an existing house
Where: Add NCL and RL (up to
2 units); Increase NCM (+1 unit)
Review: Administrative (BDR)
Height: 3 stories or 35 ft max
Parking: 1-3 spaces per unit
depending on number of
bedrooms
Design Requirements: Yes
Other: Affordable housing
incentives allow additional 1-2
units and reduced parking
requirements
Concern about demolition of
existing structures
Availability of street parking
Potential impact on
neighborhood
Potential to impact shading
and privacy of adjacent
properties
Multi-unit buildings as short-
term rentals
Increase overall
housing capacity
Enable more
affordability
Allow for more
diverse housing
choices that fit in
with the existing
context
Improve
predictability of
the development
review processPage 48
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Where: All zones
Type: Voluntary incentives
Review:Administrative (BDR)
Requirements: 99 year deed
restriction; 10-20% of units must
be affordable to access incentives
Incentives: Citywide density
bonus of additional units, density,
or height depending on zone;
~50% reduction in parking
requirements for all affordable
projects; reduced tree sizes
29Affordable Housing
CURRENT CODE REPEALED CODE CONCERNS PRINCIPLES
Where: All zones
Type: Voluntary incentives
Review: Varies by district
Requirements: 20 year deed
restriction; 10% of units must be
affordable to access incentives
Incentives:Limited density
bonus of 3 dwelling units per
acre in LMN (from 9 to 12); 50%
parking reduction in Transit-
Oriented Development Overlay;
reduced tree sizes
Updates do not do
enough to ensure
affordable housing for
residents
Updates will not make
housing more affordable
Clarification about how
the updates will
increase housing
affordability
Technical questions
related to enforcement,
deed restrictions,
definitions and income
level requirements
Increase overall
housing capacity
Enable more
affordability
Allow for more
diverse housing
choices that fit in
with the existing
context
Improve
predictability of
the development
review process
Rental For Sale
10% at 60% AMI
or
10% at 80% AMI
or
20% at 80% AMI 20% at 100% AMI
Rental and For Sale
10% at 80% AMI
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30Size, height, form, and allowed density
CURRENT CODE REPEALED CODE CONCERNS PRINCIPLES
General concern about
additional housing,
especially in existing
neighborhoods
Impacts of additional
housing on built
environment and
neighborhood
Impacts to traffic,
parking, utility capacity,
gentrification, sprawl,
and other topics
Questions about new
housing types,
particularly the cottage
court
Increase overall
housing capacity
Allow for more
diverse housing
choices that fit in
with the existing
context
Where: Residential and mixed-
use zones
Review: Administrative (BDR)
Design Requirements: Defines
a menu of “housing types” with
specific design requirements
including (but not limited to):
•Urban detached house
•Suburban detached house
•Cottage court
•Rowhouse
•Apartment building
Other: Detached house limited
to 2,400 sf floor area in OT
zone; overall “form based”
approach including façade,
articulation, height, massing,
entry, and other requirements
Where: Residential and mixed-
use zones
Review: Public Hearing (Type 1)
Design Requirements: Specific
to each zone district. Code
defines a range of “dwellings”:
•Single-family detached
•Single-family attached
•Two-family
•Two-family attached
•Multi-family
Other: Detached house floor
area limited by lot size and rear
coverage in Old Town zones;
overall “use based” approach
with design requirements for
carriage houses, single unit
houses, and multi-unit buildingsPage 50
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31Notification, Community Input, and Review Procedures
REVIEW TYPES: OVERVIEW
Review Levels: Overview
Conceptual
Design Review
includes
notification on
website/electronic
newsletter
Neighborhood
Meeting includes
website/electronic
newsletter,
mailing, and sign
posting
Application
Submittal includes
website/electronic
newsletter,
mailing, and sign
posting
Rounds of
Review
(Average of
3 rounds)
Public Hearing
includes mailing,
sign posting and
website/electronic
newsletter
Notification a
Decision is
pending includes
website/electronic
newletter and
mailing
Decision
includes
appeal
period
Final Plan
Submittal
includes sign
posting and
website/electr
onic newletter
Rounds of
Review
(Average of
3 rounds)
Recording of
Plans and
Development
Agreement
Type 2
(Planning and
Zoning
Commission)
Type 1
(Hearing
Officer)
Basic
Development
Review
(Director)
City Staff availble to receive comments and answer questions
COMPARISON OF REVIEW TYPES
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32Notification, Community Input, and Review Procedures
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
RUL UE RF RL OT-A OT-B MH LMN MMN HMN OT-C NC
USES LUC LDC LUC LDC LUC LDC LUC LDC LUC LDC LUC LDC LUC LDC LUC LDC LUC LDC LUC LDC LUC LDC LUC LDC
Single Unit
Dwelling ◪■◪■▨■◪■■■■■◪■◪■■■
Two Unit
Dwelling
(duplex)◪◪X ■X ■■■◪■◪■◪■◪◪
Single Unit
Attached
(2-4 units)◪◪X ▲X ▲X ■◪■◪■■■◪◪
Multi-Unit
(4+ units)◪■◪■◪■◪■◪■
Mixed-Use
Dwelling ◪■◪■▨■◪■
Accessory
Dwelling
Unit X ■X ■X ■X ■◪■◪■X ■X ■X ■X ■X ■X ■
X -Not Permitted in LUC ■-Administrative (BDR)
▲-Only if Affordable in LDC ◪-Public Hearing (Type 1) ▨-Public Hearing and Neighborhood Meeting (Type 2)Page 52
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CONCERNS PRINCIPLES
Notification requirements were not
changed in the repealed code, but many
had concerns about notification
processes
Concern about removing requirements
for neighborhood meetings in housing
developments
Concern that fewer neighborhood
meetings and public hearings could
result in decreased opportunities for
community input
Questions about Development Review
process
Increase overall
housing capacity
Enable more
affordability
Improve
predictability of
the development
review process
Make the code
easier to use and
understand
Notification, Community Input, and Review Procedures
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34Interaction between the code and private covenants (HOAs)
CURRENT CODE REPEALED CODE CONCERNS PRINCIPLES
HOAs are currently prohibited
from creating or enforcing
provisions that
Prohibit or limit:
-The installation or use of
xeriscape landscaping
-The installation or use of
solar/photovoltaic collectors
on roofs
-The installation or use of
clothes lines in back yards
-The installation or use of odor
controlled compost bins
Or requiring:
-Turf grass yards/lots
Adds language that prohibits
HOAs from creating or
enforcing provisions that
Prohibit or limit:
-The City’s regulations to
implement its housing
policies, as supported by
the Housing Strategic
Plan
-Including but not limited
to provisions for
increased density, height
and occupancy
Questions asking whether
someone could now build an
ADU even if it is against their
HOA rules
Concern about legality of
preempting HOA restrictions
Concern that the code
updates improperly disregard
HOA rules
Increase overall
housing capacity
Enable more
affordability
Allow for more
diverse housing
choices that fit in
with the existing
context
Improve
predictability of
the development
review processPage 54
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35Infrastructure and utilities (including parking)
CURRENT CODE REPEALED CODE CONCERNS PRINCIPLES
Increase overall
housing capacity
Enable more
affordability
Allow for more
diverse housing
choices that fit in
with the existing
context
Condition of and costs
associated with water,
sewer, roads, electricity, and
schools
Availability of street parking
if more people live in Fort
Collins
Questions about how the
code intersects with
transportation
planning/traffic
Ability to accommodate
more people, particularly
with regard to water
availability
Adequate public facilities
(APF) management system
ensures that public facilities
and services are available
concurrently with the
impacts of development
Includes:
•Transportation
•Water Utilities
•Electric Facilities
•Fire and Emergency
response
Public streets are
constructed to allow on-
street parking, and
development is required to
meet minimum parking
standards
•No changes to APF
criteria and regulations
•Public streets designed
to allow on-street parking
•Development required to
meet minimum parking
standards
o Reduction for studio,
one, and two bedroom
units
o Additional reduction
for affordable housing
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