Larimer County Land Use Hearing 6/8/26, 3:00 p.m.

The Larimer County Board of County Commissioners held a Land Use Hearing on June 8, 2026, primarily addressing several consent agenda items related to lot consolidations, plat amendments, and a short-term rental special review, all of which were approved without opposition. The main discussion item was an appeal by the YMCA of the Rockies regarding the county's special event permit limitations, specifically seeking to host more than three special events per year and more than one per month on their property. Staff recommended approval of the appeal with conditions limiting the approval to the remainder of the 2026 season, pending an updated special events code expected in the fall. The commissioners approved the appeal unanimously, noting the YMCA's long-standing community role and the benefits of the events to local fundraising efforts. The decision included a requirement for the YMCA to continue applying for special event permits and to comply with all relevant regulations. No significant public opposition was raised, though one comment expressed concerns about noise and traffic, which the YMCA addressed by clarifying that the events in question are indoor and adult-focused fundraisers.