HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018CV01 - Sutherland V. City Of Fort Collins, Et Al - 035B - Exhibit 2» Step 7. Submit Final Plans
Submit either new final or revised final documents
including final application, final review fees, plans
and other documents to the DRC. City departments
and outside agencies review your plans.
More about Final Review and documents.
» Step 9. Signing and Recording
Signing by the Owner/Developer:
F Submit a finalized and signed Development
Agreement to your staff Engineer.
F Submit Final Plan Mylars and other final
documents with completed owner signatures.
Mylar submittal requirements and signing
instructions
Final Documents include the following:
• One set of the planning documents;
• One set of the utility plans;
• One set of the plat;
• Any completed off-site easement dedications and filing
fees needed;
• Paper copies of the completed/stamped utility
plan mylars and drainage report are also required
which are signed and stamped by your engineer.
Contact your DRC Engineer for details.
Signing and Recording by the City:
F Staff collects department signatures on the final mylars;
F Final plat and DA are recorded at the County and
final document copies are filed with the City.
» Step 11. Establish Land Records
This step prepares your project for full building permit
review by providing all necessary information about
your plans to agencies reviewing your project.
• The City must accept all Mylars and final
documents for signatures and filing;
• Final AutoCAD drawing of plat and easements
must be reviewed and accepted;
• GIS steps: plat and easement information entered
into City database using AutoCAD drawing;
• Assign addresses (if not assigned);
• Import land records data into City database;
• Data is reviewed for accuracy and made
available for full building permit review;
• The Development Review Center notifies you
when this step is complete and the project is
ready for full building permit submittal
» Step 13. Schedule and Complete
Building and Site Inspections
City staff or an approved “special inspector” must
perform prescheduled building inspections at
various phases to ensure building code compliance
in order to receive final project approval.
How to schedule a building inspection
Types of building inspections
» Step 12. Full Building Permit Review
Building Services is the quality control and building
safety expert for Fort Collins, ensuring your built project
complies with the Municipal and Land Use Codes.
Building Services Online Resources:
Building Permit Submittal Requirements
Building Codes and Standards
Permit Applications and Forms
Permit Fees
Green Building
Green Codes and Energy Forms
Required Contractor Licensing
Construction Activity Reports
F Contact City Light and Power to coordinate the design
and installation of electrical services and street lights
while your permit is under review.
F Irrigation plans must be approved prior to issuance
of full building permit. Irrigation plan submittal
requirements and standards.
F You must pay all required fees prior to issuance of full
building permit.
F Certain site work elements must be in place prior to
issuance of a full building permit. F&F permits may be
approved prior.
F Water meter/service line inspection and specs.
F Building Services issues Tenant Finish Permits.
Building Permit Issuance
Check the status of your Building Permit review
Site and Landscape Inspections
Staff reviews your completed project in the field and
determines if your landscape, site plan, and buffer
elements were installed per the approved specifications
prior to releasing any funds held in escrow.
Stormwater Facility Certification
Your engineer certifies that any stormwater improvements
for your project were properly constructed, including
detention ponds and water quality areas. Staff reviews
your completed project in the field to ensure compliance
prior to releasing any funds held in escrow.
More about this process
Receive Certificate of Occupancy
or Letter of Completion
A Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) is required for all
new buildings prior to occupying the building. A Letter
of Completion is issued for alterations and projects
which do not significantly add to the building space.
Other departments may require final approvals
prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy.
Types of building inspections
C.O. Checklist
Floodplain Requirements
Maintaining Your Completed Project
City code requires that you keep your
development properly maintained.
Requirements and tips
» Step 8. Final Plan Review*
More construction
detail is required during
the final plan review
phase. Staff’s initial
and subsequent reviews
each take 3 weeks.
Projects affecting
historic resources
must receive a
recommendation
from the Landmark
Preservation
Commission (LPC) in
a final review hearing
before the development
application will be
approved (Step 9).
Pre-Mylar Review
You may coordinate minor corrections
with DRC review staff prior to mylars (Step
9) if only minor corrections are needed after
the scheduled Staff Review meetings.
Conceptual Design
Developing a conceptual plan is the best way
to see how your ideas fit on the property. See the
information below for ways to design a plan
that meets your needs and City Plan.
Pre-Hearing Review
& Public Hearing
This phase is for all proposals that require a
public hearing: PDPs, ODPs, Re-zonings and
Annexations, and Major Amendments.
Final Plan Review
This phase is for all proposals that require a public
hearing: PDPs, ODPs, Rezonings and Annexations, and
Major Amendments. The formal review process starts
here for BDRs and MAs; Steps 3-6 do not apply.
Final Documents
Certified & Recorded
This step assures your rights and obligations to
develop the project/property in accordance
with the approved plans.
Site Permits and Public
Improvement Inspections
No Development is permitted prior to permit issuance,
permit fee payments; and security payments.
Full Building Permit Review
Steps 1 - 9 must be completed prior to full
building permit submittal and review.
Building Inspections
& Completion
Inspections identify any issues with construction as it nears
completion. Other inspections continue after completion
and C/O.
» Step 1. Research site constraints,
opportunities and development
requirements
Why Development Review
Understanding Zoning
Verify Permitted Uses
Identify Existing Features
Identify Missing Site Features
Requirement Options
What are my fees?
Historic? You must first consult with Historic Preservation
staff if the site contains or is adjacent to designated or
eligible historic structures, 50 years or older, to determine
how historic review will be part of your review process.
Historic Preservation
Natural Features? An Ecological Characterization
Study (ECS) may be required if there are streams, ponds,
wetlands or other significant natural features on the
site and specific protection requirements may apply.
Natural Features
Storm Protection? It’s important to understand your
project’s stormwater detention, water quality, and potential
flood protection requirements early in the process.
More Info
Compatible Design? How does my project
fit into the surrounding area? See Examples
» Step 4. Submit Application for
formal review
Submit a signed development application, review
fees, plans and other documents to the DRC. City
departments and outside agencies review your plans.
What documents do I need to submit?
» Step 2. Sign up for Conceptual
Review or Preliminary Design Review
Meet with staff to review your proposed concept to prepare
for a formal development review submittal (Step 3).
Should I sign up for Conceptual Review or PDR?
How do I sign up?
PDR Application Example | CR Application Example
» Step 5. Project Review*
Prior to hearing,
staff’s initial and
subsequent reviews
each take 3 weeks.
Projects affecting
historic resources
are presented to the
Landmark Preservation
Commission (LPC)
prior to Step 6 to
receive preliminary
feedback and a hearing
recommendation.
This meeting can occur
before your initial
submittal (Step 4) or
during staff review.
2nd Neighborhood
Meeting - How did we do?
Some proposals may benefit from a
second meeting after making revisions to receive
feedback on plan changes prior to hearing.
Schedule LPC Conceptual Review: The
Landmark Preservation Commission’s design review
subcommittee conducts this initial step if it applies to
your project. Contact contact Historic Preservation
staff at 970-221-6206 for questions and scheduling.
» Step 6. Public Hearing
An Administrative Hearing Officer (Type 1) or the
Planning and Zoning Board (Type 2) approves,
conditionally approves, or denies the project. Move
to Step 7 after you receive preliminary approval.
Public Participation
Is there an Appeal Process and how does it work?
Schedule Building Code Presubmittal
Meeting: All projects (except single-family and
tenant finishes) require a pre-submittal code review
meeting with Building Services. For questions and
to schedule this meeting Call 970-416-2341 or 970-
416-2640 for questions and to schedule meeting .
» Step 3. Present your plan at a
Neighborhood Meeting
A neighborhood meeting may be required before you
proceed with your formal submittal. Contact your staff
planner to make sure you meet the requirements
and to coordinate the time, location and mailing.
Neighborhood Meeting Guide
0 - 20%+ Complete
50%+ Complete
85%+ Complete
Development Review 100% Complete
Building Plan Review 100% Complete
Attend Staff
Review Meeting
Staff meet to discuss their comments
at staff review. You are welcome and
encouraged to attend these meetings.
Resubmit
Application
Contact your staff planner
to confirm items needed
for resubmittal.
Make Revisions
Ensuring that your project’s
revisions are clear and
complete can reduce
overall review time.
*Staff review of Steps 5 and 8 can be combined prior to
scheduling your hearing by providing an initial submittal that
includes all final plan information. Combining these steps is not
recommended for most projects.
Begin
coordinating
Engineering
site permits,
DCP or other
(See Step 10).
Apply for
Building Code
Review for
your proposed
building or
renovation, prior
to full building
permit review
(see Step 12).
Contact your
staff planner
to apply.
Begin
coordinating
Development
Agreement
with your DRC
Engineer after
1st round of
final review.
Prepare
escrows,
bonds and
other required
securities.
Begin drafting
any required off-
site easements
or other needed
agreements.
Development Review 100% Complete
» Step 10. Coordinate Site Permits
and Inspections:
Types of permits include: Development Construction Permit
(DCP), Encroachment Permit, Sidewalk or Drive Approach
Permit, and a Floodplain Use Permit. Coordinate any
needed permit applications for your site with your DRC
Engineers. You can begin site work once your permit issued
and erosion control is inspected while your building permit
review process is completed (see Steps 11 and 12).
Install Erosion and Sediment Controls
An initial inspection is required after accepting
erosion and sediment control measures/security
payments and before land disturbing activities begin.
More information and request an inspection.
Begin Site Work and Complete
Public Improvement Inspections
Engineering Construction Inspectors work with the
development and construction community to ensure
compliance with City codes, standards, and specifications.
Inspection services are provided on capital projects,
subdivision development, and construction permit
work. More information and request an inspection.
Street Tree Permit
A free permit is required before trees are planted or pruned
within the public right-of-way. Contact Forestry for more
information and to coordinate tree planting inspections.
COMMON ACRONYMS:
BDR Basic Development Review
DA Development Agreement
DCP Development Construction Permit
DRC Development Review Center
FDP Final Development Plan
LID Low Impact Development
MA Minor Amendment
ODP Overall Development Plan
PDP Project Development Plan
PDR Preliminary Design Review
Development
Review Flowchart
Updated 8-08-2018
Review Phases
Review Steps