Larimer County Land Use Hearing 6/22/26 3:00 p.m.

The Larimer County Government held a Land Use Hearing on June 22, 2026, primarily addressing a fee waiver request from the Livermore Fire Protection District related to building permit fees for a new fire station. The fire district requested a refund of $28,724.85 in permit fees, citing financial hardship and the importance of the station for community safety. County staff recommended denying the waiver due to legal, financial, and policy concerns, emphasizing the need for a formal policy framework rather than ad hoc waivers. After discussion, including acknowledgment of the fire district's financial challenges and the unique nature of their service, the commissioners approved a partial fee refund of $12,000, with the understanding that the county would work to backfill those funds to avoid budget impacts. The board also noted the need for future policy development on fee waivers but deferred that discussion until a full commission was present. No other procurement or contracting matters were addressed during the meeting.