Frequently Asked Questions

LFRA's Fire Code Development Guide provides assistance in the application of the locally adopted 2018 International Fire Code, policies, and best practices for the design of property development. Applying the 2018 IFC and local amendments ensures IFC development requirements are clear, consistent, and safe.

The guide provides IFC requirements related to site design (fire apparatus access, firefighting water supply and addressing), fire protection systems, hazardous materials, and key boxes hazardous materials.

The LFRA Fire Code Development Guide can be accessed here:

• Fire Code Development Guide (PDF)

LFRA is part of the overall review process for planning projects in the City of Loveland, the Town of Johnstown, and unincorporated Larimer County. The planning departments provide the submittals directly to LFRA after the applicant provides submittal documents to the planning departments. LFRA reviews submittals prior to approval.

Planning documents LFRA typically reviews include site development plans, utility plans, plats, and Public Improvement Construction Plans.

For Larimer County and Johnstown projects, the LFRA Board of Directors has approved the following fee schedule:

• Site Plan Review, Land Division, Rezoning, Special Exception, and Special Review Applications - $250
• All other applications - $100

Within the City of Loveland, you can download the LFRA Fees for Planning and Zoning projects within the City of Loveland (PDF) - Fee Worksheet to see the applicable fees.

Once plans are approved, the applicant typically will move on to the building permit process. For information about the building permit process, visit the Permit Applications and Fees Page.

Remember, too, that additional approvals may be necessary to start a business: a sales tax license, utility service, liquor license, and sign permits are a few examples. Planning or Building staff in the three jurisdictions can help direct you if you have questions.