City of Fort Lupton
Preliminary Plat Process

Purpose

The Subdivision process is to provide for quality and timely land development, systematic review by interested agencies, public accountability, conformance with local and state laws and a clear set of standards.  The Subdivision process involves three (3) steps; Sketch Plat, Preliminary Plat and Final Plat,

The Preliminary Plat is the second step in the Subdivision Process and is a general concept, describing an Applicant’s development vision and plan for a proposed Major Subdivision.  The Preliminary Plat process is an opportunity to review at public hearings the proposed Subdivision with respect to the technical requirements, design standards, plans and improvement requirements of the City.  Testimony received at public hearings will provide additional insights to be considered in the review.  The Preliminary Plat process is intended to accomplish most or all of the design review and revision that will be required in order to proceed with preparation of a Final Plat and final design of public improvements.

Approval Criteria

All Preliminary Plats and subsequent Subdivisions shall be reviewed for compliance with the City of Fort Lupton Comprehensive Master Plan, the City of Fort Lupton Municipal Code (Chapters 16 and 17), and all other applicable plans and standards.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility and approval for Preliminary Plats is determined by the City Council of Fort Lupton and is based on the following requirements:

1. The Preliminary Plat is consistent with the City of Fort Lupton’s Comprehensive Master Plan.

2. The Preliminary Plat is consistent with and implements the intent of the specific zoning district in which it is located.

3. As applicable, the Preliminary Plat is consistent with the terms and conditions of any previously approved development plan.

4. The Preliminary Plat complies with all applicable design standards and plans adopted by the City of Fort Lupton.

5.  Adequate and sufficient public safety, transportation, utility facilities and services, recreation facilities, parks, and schools are available to serve the proposed development.

6. Plans and specifications for improvements connected with development of the subdivision comply with the subdivision development and design standards set forth in the City of Fort Lupton’s Municipal Code, Comprehensive Plans and Design Standard Documents.

Please note: The applicant is responsible for having a representative at all meetings of the Planning Commission and of the City Council where the request is reviewed.  Failure to have a representative present will be cause to have the item withdrawn from the agenda of that meeting

Preliminary Plat Process (Summary)

Submittal Requirements

Preliminary Plat Map Requirements

Preliminary Plat Checklist

Preliminary Plat Flow Chart

Printable version of Preliminary Plat Process