Section C408 of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) requires that most mechanical and electric systems in new commercial buildings and commercial building additions be ‘commissioned’ prior to occupancy.
Community Development
Community Development
The Larimer County Community Development Department is proposing to legislatively zone into the Growth Management Area Overlay Zone all properties within the GMA as adopted in the current Intergovernmental Agreement between Larimer County and the Town of Timnath.
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The Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners hold regular public hearings to make decisions on land use matters, including development applications, rezoning requests, Land Use Code amendments, and long-range plans. The following procedures are specific to “quasi-judicial” hearings on development applications, where the Board or Commission is acting as a judge and final decision-maker on the matter.
In late 2024, Larimer County received applications for four large utility projects through the 1041 permitting process. All four applications have now been deemed complete and ready for county review.
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Welcome! Information about Development in Your Neighborhood
This page is your starting point for learning about and participating in the development review process in Larimer County. You might be here because you scanned a QR code on a postcard or a sign at a property.
The aim is to provide you with accessible information about proposed development projects and make it easy for you to provide feedback and learn about upcoming public meetings and hearings.
WEBINAR: Accessory Living Area regulations in the Estes Valley
The Larimer County Community Development Department is considering amendments to the County Land Use Code pertaining to Accessory Living Areas in Estes Valley Planning Area. The project team leading this effort will be hosting a virtual meeting to examine the existing regulations for Accessory Living Areas as well as to gather feedback for potential changes.
Date: January 29, 2025
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM (MST)
Registration Link: https://larimer-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Eu5uie7LR2eOmWJzVKK4Ug
Effective September 1, 2009, building contractors are required to be licensed to do work in unincorporated Larimer County. The Contractor Licensing Program is created to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of unincorporated Larimer County.
The licensing process requires that building contractors demonstrate they are competent in the general construction trades or practices in which they are engaged, and that they maintain current insurance coverage.
Codes Adopted In Larimer County
Larimer County adopted its first building code effective January 1, 1972. All structures built after January 1, 1972 require(d) a building permit except as noted below, and except for structures in Townships 10, 11, and 12 within Ranges 76, 77, and 78 constructed prior to January 1, 1978.
The effective dates of all building codes and amendments adopted by Larimer County are:
