Loveland Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Loveland held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 8 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 7 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 135% compared to September (167 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

High Country Farms Annexation Agreement Amendment No. 3

Approved.

Recommendation to City Council to approve Amendment No. 3, extending the High Country Farms GDP (Amendment 2) expiration from July 31, 2026 to July 31, 2032. The site is about 68 acres east of Highway 287, south of Highway 402, zoned residential PUD. Owner: Bravado Partners, LLC. Development depends on South Village PUD to the north, which would extend water, sewer, Justin Drive and County Road 19, and would take about 200,000 yards of fill from this site. Parcel 1 (1.3 acres, C&H Acres) is excluded and would remain PUD with no standards. The applicant originally sought an extension to 2038. Roll call vote.

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Hein and Lou addition annexation (Ordinance 6851)

Approved.

First reading of ordinance 6851 approving the annexation of approximately 5.622 acres of territory (4.715 acre subject property plus right-of-way and city-owned parcel) to be known as the Hein and Lou addition at 408 14th Street Southeast. Owned by Paul Hein and Lisa Hein; applicant Deanne Roon of DeRoone Consulting. Passed.

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Data center moratorium and regulation update

Deferred.

Administrative briefing with no action taken. The city has a 12-month suspension (moratorium) on data centers that began this month. Staff plans UDC provisions covering noise, separation from residential uses and schools, heat, and possibly an amended conditional use process requiring council approval. A council study session is set for October 27, and Utilities will present on December 8. A Planning Commission study session is expected in January, with regulations targeted for late spring or early summer. A public commenter urged a ban on hyperscale facilities (70 MW and above).

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Letter to City Council on housing code (UDC) amendments

Approved.

Approved, as amended, a letter to City Council about concerns with the housing needs assessment and the housing code amendments, including public concern over R1/R2 zoning. The amendment, moved by Herrera and seconded by Shewitt, struck the remand request on page two. In its place the letter states the commission intends to hold a public hearing on November 9, 2026 to consider these concerns. The amendment and the amended main motion both passed unanimously by roll call.

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Water Enterprise excess capacity conveyance contract (Ordinance 6849)

Approved.

Water Enterprise Board second reading of ordinance 6849 approving a contract between the United States, the City of Loveland, the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, and the City of Loveland Water Enterprise for excess capacity conveyance of non-project municipal and industrial water through facilities of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. Passed.

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Hein and Lou addition zoning to I Developing Industrial (Ordinance 6852)

Approved.

First reading of ordinance 6852 amending section 18.02.02.03 of the Loveland Municipal Code relating to zoning regulations for the Hein and Lou addition, zoning the property to I (Developing Industrial) designation, consistent with the comprehensive plan and adjacent I industrial zoning. Passed.

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2027 schedule of utility rates, charges and fees (R-55-2026)

Approved.

First reading of resolution R-55-2026 adopting the 2027 schedule of rates, charges, and fees for services provided by the City of Loveland, the Stormwater Enterprise, and the City's Utility Department. Includes an average monthly increase of about $13 for residential customers across water, wastewater, and power, with a 5.63% increase for purchase power and a 1% increase for personnel/inflationary costs. Passed.

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Hein and Lou addition annexation resolution (R-53-2026)

Approved.

Resolution R-53-2026 concerning the annexation to the City of Loveland of the Hein and Lou addition, setting forth findings of fact and conclusions as required by the Colorado Constitution and state statute. Passed.

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Zoning Changes

• I, 4.715 acres (5.622 acres total territory) at 408 14th Street Southeast, Loveland (Paul Hein and Lisa Hine)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 67 instances
• annexation: 58 instances
• industrial: 55 instances
• comprehensive plan: 39 instances
• residential: 27 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 68% from September.
• Annexation came up 164% more often than September.
• Industrial is new this month with 55 mentions, not present in September.
• Comprehensive plan increased 63% compared to September.
• Residential is new this month with 27 mentions, not present in September.

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