City Council, March 3, 2026
Approves Tourism Improvement District Enabling Ordinance, unanimous (9-0)
What happened
Loveland City Council approved a Bass Pro Shop digital sign amendment (8-1) with conditions requiring the sign to be turned off during store closing hours, addressing ecological concerns about light pollution.
- Jurisdiction
- Loveland, CO
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 3, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous (9-0)
Free sample: decision 1 of 6
Bass Pro Shop Digital Sign Amendment
Council approved amendment to Bass Pro Shop's planned sign program allowing a 1,507 sq ft digital sign behind glass curtain wall facing I-25, replacing previously approved 6,270 sq ft roof sign. Vote was 8-1 with Councilor Middleton opposed. Sign must be turned off during store closing hours per amendment that passed 5-4.
- Sign must be turned off during Bass Pro closing hours; must comply with CDOT regulations for lighting and display operations; dimming software and sensors required
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
Loveland City Council approved a Bass Pro Shop digital sign amendment (8-1) with conditions requiring the sign to be turned off during store closing hours, addressing ecological concerns about light pollution.
Key Decisions (6)
Bass Pro Shop Digital Sign Amendment
Tourism Improvement District Enabling Ordinance
Electric Transmission Voltage Service Rate
Non-Functional Turf Limits Code Amendment
2026 Legislative Policy Agenda
Syringe Exchange Program Regulations Rule Four
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (2)
Bass Pro Shop
Commercial
Trimble Hills Apartment Complex
Residential
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Loveland received state certification as accessory dwelling unit supportive jurisdiction,…
Sentiment
Loveland ranked 7th on livability.com's top 25 best places to…
Commercial Demand
Tourism Improvement District projected to generate approximately $875,000 annually at…
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