Pre-application Meeting Information

The pre-application meeting provides an opportunity for the applicant to meet with planning staff to review submittal requirements, review procedures, and applicable Land Use Code standards associated with the proposed development concept. Staff will assist the applicant to identify key issues and concerns regarding the proposed development project so the applicant may address them as part of their formal planning application submittal.

More information on pre-application meetings, can be found in the Larimer County Land Use Code. 

A pre-application meeting is NOT required for the following: 

• Accessory Living Area (ALA)
• Combining two or more adjacent properties (Lot Consolidation/Add-on Agreement)
• Setback Variance
• Eligible Facilities Request

If you would like to apply for one of the processes noted above, please contact the On Call Planner at planning@larimer.org so that we can provide you with an application packet and instructions. All other application types require a pre-application meeting before applying. 

Helpful handouts to assist with using the Online Portal:

• How to Register for the Online Portal
• How to Navigate to the Pre-application Request Form

Scheduling

1. Submit a request for a pre-application meeting through the online portal. 

2. Your request will be assigned to a planner and they will reach out to schedule the 1- hour pre-application meeting.  Note: Pre-application meetings are currently being scheduled 6-8 weeks out. 

3. Pre-application meetings can be held via Zoom or in-person at 200 W Oak Street in Fort Collins. These meetings take place on Thursday mornings each week. Please let your assigned planner know if you have any scheduling conflicts. 

Fees

Pre-application meetings are currently free to attend.

2024 fee schedule - Fees will due at the time of application submittal. Your assigned planner will go over applicable fees during the pre-application meeting. 

How to Prepare

No need to prepare anything ahead of time, unless asked by your assigned planner. 

During the Meeting

During the pre-application meeting you can expect to receive preliminary feedback on your proposal from multiple Larimer County agencies (Planning, Engineering, and the Health Department). Additionally, your assigned planner will go over the submittal requirements and expectations of the applicable planning process. 

After the Meeting 

Your assigned planner will upload a meeting summary and/or application packet to the online portal. You will be notified via email whenever these documents are ready for your review. Once you are ready to submit your application, you will email the separate PDFs identified on the checklist to planningCIRT@co.larimer.co.us (attached to one email).