Understanding the development process in Timnath
Development and construction within the Town of Timnath involve a number of agencies, jurisdictions, and utilities. The Town Council and Planning Commission approval, regulations, and required permits necessary to begin construction may vary depending on the zoning of your property. Town staff administer the regulations and adopted plans put forth by the Town Council that guide where and how new development occurs in Timnath. Our goal is to balance the health, safety, and general welfare of the community with a property owner’s desire to maximize the land use.
If a property is outside of the Town limits, but a part of the Timnath Growth Management Area, the property owner needs to apply for annexation into Town boundaries. The annexation process brings with it a Zoning designation. Zoning defines what type of development is allowed to occur on the property. See below for more details on each type of development and process the Town of Timnath reviews.
A Concept Review Application may be required prior to each process. Separate documents or processes may be required and can be located on the Timnath Planning page.
Development Review Overview
Annexation and Zoning
Annexation and zoning maps showing boundaries of each along with a petition and impact report
| Public Involvement Opportunities | Planning Commission and Town Council Meetings |
| Approved by | Planning Commission and Town Council |
| Important Links | Annexation Application Annexation Petition |
Aligns with the Comprehensive Plan
Comprehesive Plan Amendment
Comprehensive plan map showing existing land uses and proposed land uses including justification
| Public Involvement Opportunities | Planning Commission and Town Council Meetings |
| Approved by | Planning Commission and Town Council |
| Important Links | Comp Plan Amendment Application |
Aligns with the Comprehensive Plan Goals & Objectives
Rezoning
Zoning map showing boundaries of the revised zoning district including justification
| Public Involvement Opportunities | Neighborhood, Planning Commission, and Town Council Meetings |
| Approved by | Planning Commission and Town Council |
| Important Links | Rezoning Application PD Overlay Application |
Aligns with the Comprehensive Plan
Major Subdivision
SKETCH PLAN
Zoning map showing boundaries of the revised zoning district including justification
| Public Involvement Opportunities | Neighborhood, Planning Commission, and Town Council Meetings |
| Approved by | Planning Commission and Town Council |
| Important Links | Sketch Plan Application |
Aligns with the Comprehensive Plan
PRELIMINARY PLAT
Detailed drawings showing lots, landscape, utilities, grading, circulation, and traffic impacts
| Public Involvement Opportunities | Neighborhood, Planning Commission, and Town Council Meetings |
| Approved by | Planning Commission and Town Council |
| Important Links | Preliminary Plat Application |
Conforms to the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning, and Sketch Plan
FINAL PLAT
Detailed construction drawings showing lots, landscape, utilities, grading, circulation, and traffic impacts
| Public Involvement Opportunities | Planning Commission and Town Council Meetings |
| Approved by | Planning Commission and Town Council |
| Important Links | Final Plat Application |
Conforms to the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning, Sketch Plan, and Preliminary Plat
Minor Subdivision
Detailed construction drawings showing lots, landscape, utilities, grading, circulation, and traffic impacts for six lots or less
| Public Involvement Opportunities | Neighborhood (only required for residential developments), Planning Commission, and Town Council Meetings |
| Approved by | Planning Commission and Town Council |
| Important Links | Minor Subdivision Application |
Conforms to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning or Sketch Plan and Preliminary Plat
Development Site Plan
Detailed construction drawings showing site-specific improvements in compliance with the Land Use Code
| Public Involvement Opportunities | Neighborhood Meeting for Sites with Multi-Family or two or more buildings |
| Approved by | Planning Commission and Town Council for sites with multi-family or two or more buildings |
| Important Links | Site Plan Application |
Building Permit
Detailed plot plan or building plans demonstrating constructability of the structure
| Public Involvement Opportunities | None |
| Approved by | Town Staff: Planning, Engineering, and Building Official |
| Important Links | Building Permit Application |
News and Updates
Code updates, new forms and fees, and other important updates
The Fort Collins-Loveland Water District and South Fort Collins Sanitation District will be reviewing building plans for Commercial projects and any Residential submittal that has a separate/ non-integrated fire sprinkler system as part of the overall plan review process. MORE 
Homeowners
Are you the owner of a single-family home and looking to apply for a residential permit without a contractor? Click below.
Builders/ Contractors
Are you a builder or professional contractor working in Timnath? Start here.
FAQ’s
We get it! Building projects, permits, using contractors – it can all get a little complicated. Here’s a list of frequently asked questions to help you get started.