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Fort Collins Building Height Requirement

The Fort Collins building height requirement mandates a special review process for buildings exceeding 40 feet to balance architectural creativity with neighborhood harmony and environmental considerations. The review evaluates light and shadow impacts, privacy concerns, and compatibility with the neighborhood scale. It also allows for height limit modifications to support urban planning goals, such as preserving neighborhood character and protecting sunlight access.

Link:

  • Fort Collins Land Use Code Section 3.5.1(G)

Policy Details:

Locale: Fort Collins, Colorado [West]
Climate zone: Zone 5B: Cool Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Solar Photovoltaic Roof, Solar PV Canopies
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Fort Collins Land Use Code Section 3.5.1(G)

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