When and where is the hearing for the 3500 Galway Dr variance?

The hearing is May 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Larimer County Administrative Services Building Hearing Room, 200 West Oak, Fort Collins, with a hybrid option.

What is the variance being requested?

A front covered porch setback of 21'2" from the lot line instead of the required 25'.

Where can I review the application documents?

Documents are available at Larimer County Planning Services in the Administrative Services Building during regular business hours.

Public Hearing — 3500 Galway Dr, Laporte, CO (26 ZONE3853)

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Larimer County will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM to consider a setback variance request for 3500 Galway Dr, Laporte allowing a covered porch 21'2" from the front lot line where 25' is required.

Key Takeaways

Hearing: May 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Fort Collins (hybrid)
Request: front porch setback of 21'2" vs. required 25'
Property: 3500 Galway Dr, Laporte (Paul/Lois Laza Trust)
File: Paul/Lois Laza Trust Variance, 26 ZONE3853
Documents available at Larimer County Planning Services office

Published: May 11, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Laporte
Address: 3500 Galway Dr, Laporte, CO

Case #

26 ZONE3853

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What to do next

1
Attend the public hearing
Show up on May 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 200 West Oak, Fort Collins, or join the hybrid meeting to comment.
2
Review project file
Examine the Paul/Lois Laza Trust Variance (26 ZONE3853) at Larimer County Planning Services during business hours before the hearing.
3
Contact Planning Services
Call or visit the Larimer County Planning Services office at the Administrative Services Building for questions or to confirm hybrid access details.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the hearing for the 3500 Galway Dr variance?: The hearing is May 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Larimer County Administrative Services Building Hearing Room, 200 West Oak, Fort Collins, with a hybrid option.
What is the variance being requested?: A front covered porch setback of 21'2" from the lot line instead of the required 25'.
Where can I review the application documents?: Documents are available at Larimer County Planning Services in the Administrative Services Building during regular business hours.

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Legal terms in this notice

setback variance: An official permission to build closer to a property line than zoning rules normally allow.
lot line frontage: The property boundary that faces the street or primary access.
Land Use Code: Local regulations that control land development, like setbacks and permitted uses.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
 
Please take notice that on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6:00 pm, the Larimer County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the Hearing Room of the Larimer County Administrative Services Building, 200 West Oak, Fort Collins, Colorado, and hybrid, concerning the following:
 
Applicant: Don Pope
Property Owner(s): Paul/Lois Laza Trust
Request: Setback variance request to approve a front covered porch to be 21'2", where 25' is required from the lot line frontage. The deck will have stairs that are permitted to be up to 10 feet from the lot line frontage without a variance per Article 2.9.4 of the Land Use Code.
Property Description: 3500 Galway Dr Laporte, CO 80535
Property Street Address: 3500 Galway Dr, Laporte, CO 80535
File Name/Number: Paul/Lois Laza Trust Variance, 26 ZONE3853
The File and relevant documents may be examined in the Office of Planning Services of the County of Larimer at the Larimer County Administrative Services Building, Fort Collins, Colorado during regular business hours.
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