Land Use Code Amendments: Special Events

Community Open Houses

Larimer County Community Development Department is amending Article 7.0 of the Land Use Code regarding Special Events. There will be two open houses to provide opportunities for public input:

  • May 12, 2026, 4:30-6:30, 200 West Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521 (Hearing Room, 1st Floor)
  • May 13, 2026, 4:30-6:30, 660 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517 (Multipurpose Room)
Larimer County Community Development Department is amending Article 7.0 of the Land Use Code regarding Special Events.

The objective for this project is to comprehensively review and update Article 7 of the Land Use Code, Special Events, with the goal of completing the process in time for the 2027 special event season. The review includes:

  • APPLICABILITY – When is a special event permit required?
  • EVENT TYPES – How should the standards and process vary for different types of events?
  • PERMIT REQUIREMENTS – What performance criteria and code requirements must be met to receive a permit?
  • LIMITATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS – Are there any limitations on event activities, hours of operation, location, or types of events?
  • ACCOUNTABILITY – how should permit conditions be enforced, and how should event organizers be held accountable?
Survey Results
Current Land Use Code
Work Session Memo
Special Event Permit Website

Contact Us

Please visit https://engage.larimer.gov/specialeventscode, send an email to specialeventscode@publicinput.com, or leave a voicemail at 855-925-2801, project code: 5889