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Water Adequacy Determination Application
Purpose & Applicability
To fulfill the water adequacy requirements of the City of Fort Collins (LUC Division 5.17), every development or redevelopment that requires new,
expanded, or increased water use must provide information related to the ensuring the proposed water supply is adequate for long-term satisfaction
of potable and non-potable water demands of the development, based upon FCMC §26-148 to -150. The Applicant is responsible for familiarity with
applicable code and requirements.
The checklists and requirements below summarize the code; more detail regarding contents of documents and needed information may be found
within the Fort Collins Land Use Code (LUC) and Municipal Code.
Project Information
Project Name: ______________________________________________ Project # : ____________________
Project Type: Standard ____________________ Deferral ______________________
Waiver ____________________ Change _____________________
Date of Prior Determination_________________________
Address or Parcel # ______________________________________________________________________
Water Provider
Please SUBMIT a SEPARATE Water Adequacy Determination Application for each water provider that services the development
Established Providers: ______________________________________ Other: ___________________________________
IF OTHER: Please Provide Contact Information for Water Provider
Manager: _______________________________________________ Public Water Service Permit #: _________________
Email: ___________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________
Applicant Certification
By submitting these materials and my signature affixed below, I acknowledge my awareness of Land Use Code Division 5.17 regulating the
Determination of Water Adequacy and submit my Request for Review to the City of Fort Collins. I agree to reimburse the City for all costs associated
with reviewing the attached application and associated materials, including costs associated with hiring consultants, not to exceed costs directly-
attributable to the review [LUC §5.17.5.B(1) and 5.17.6.B(1)]. I also acknowledge that this Determination may contain conditions, shall be final, and
becomes a material part of all future associated development applications.
Applicant Name (printed): ______________________________________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________
Revised 05/16/2024 281 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525 970.221.6689, planning@fcgov.com Water Adequacy Determination 2|2
Water Adequacy Determination Application
Required Submittal Materials
□Overall Map of Development area to be served.
o Deferral request (For simple projects; materials due at Construction or Building Permit stage);
OR
o Detailed information related to the water demand of the project.
For areas served by Fort Collins Utilities, City approval of Final Plans acts as acknowledgment of
willingness and ability to serve.
For areas served by ELCO and FCLWD:
□Please provide “Will Serve” Letter from a Colorado Licensed PE or Water Supply Expert from the Water
Supply Entity which:
•Describes the development area(s) to be served;
•States the ability to provide an adequate water supply;
•States the entities commitment, and any conditions, to provide adequate supply and service; and
•Identifies the length of time for which the letter is valid.
Non-Potable Water Suppliers for Permanent Irrigation Systems
□Summary document linking the information provided to the standard of review as indicated in the land
use code.
□Provide a report from a Professional Engineer, licensed in Colorado, providing the Water Supply
Description, to include at minimum:
Estimated demand analysis of project through build-out, including impact of phasing.
Physical Source of Water Provider’s water supply, and water quality test results.
Description of all elements of the Project’s Water Portfolio, currently-owned or planned.
Description and Estimate of Total Project Portfolio Yield under various hydrologic conditions.
-Historical temporal availability of proposed supplies, annual volumetric yield, and frequent and flow rate of
deliveries.
-Decreed place of use
-Augmentation requirements
Water demand management measures that may be implemented to account for hydrologic variability.
Description of all water conservation measures to be applied; and how enforced and effectuated.
Financial documents reflecting entity’s ability to create and maintain supply in perpetuity.
Statement describing how the entity ensures water conservation measures that meet or exceed City
requirements.
Approval documentation from other regulatory agencies, as well as any established potable water supply
entity whose service area contains the proposed non-potable system.
Upon review of submittal materials, the Director may require additional information be provided;
all such information shall be provided prior to final approval of any development or permit.
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Fort Collins-Loveland Water District
5150 Snead Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: 970-226-3104
www.fclwd.com
4871-1392-7397, v. 8
October 22, 2025
Mary Carlson
Kimley-Horn
3325 South Timberline Road, Suite 130
Fort Collins, CO 80525 Via Email: Mary.Carlson@kimley-horn.com
Re: Parcels 8603000004, 8603000011, and 8603000010, addressed at 4305 and 4325 E Harmony Road
(“Property”) – Will Serve Letter
To whom it may concern:
The above-referenced Property is located within the boundaries of the Fort Collins-Loveland Water
District (“District”). It is our understanding that the proposed development will consist of Commercial
redevelopment of three lots with two existing taps.
The District has determined, based upon the information currently available, that it is willing and able to
serve the development if all of the following conditions are satisfied, as determined by the District in its
sole discretion:
(1) Availability of water rights for new service at the time of tap application. Such taps are currently
available, but this is subject to change, and may require dedication of water rights.
(2) Availability of sufficient water treatment capacity at the time of tap application. Such capacity is
currently available, but this is subject to change.
(3) Payment of all applicable fees and charges.
In addition, the District’s agreement to serve the Property is contingent on the property owner’s
compliance with all policies, rules and regulations of the District (collectively, the “District Regulations”).
To the extent there are any inconsistencies between this letter and the District Regulations, the District
Regulations shall govern.
The District’s agreement to serve the Property shall expire one year from the date of this letter
(“Expiration Date”). If the development deviates from the plans submitted to the District, or if the
conditions listed above are not satisfied on or before the Expiration Date, this letter shall be deemed null
and void.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Sandra Bratlie, P.E.
District Engineer
Fort Collins-Loveland Water District