Utility-related development requirements

If you're developing in Loveland, here are the utility-related requirements you need to be aware of:

Requirements for Electric Service

These requirements apply to all new electric installations and additions to or modifications of existing electric installations. View Requirements for Electric Service.

Water and Wastewater Development Standards

These standards serve as governing documentation for design and installation of water and wastewater systems. View Water and Wastewater Development Standards.

Cross Connection and Backflow 

In accordance with the Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations, City of Loveland Utilities requires the use of valves called backflow prevention devices/assembly for all developments. Health Department regulations require multi-family and commercial properties to test and maintain these devices and assemblies at least annually by a certified cross connection control technician. The type of backflow prevention assembly needed will depend on how the water is used within your plumbing. 

Learn more about our cross connection and backflow requirements.

Sprinkler Inspections and Permits

Loveland Municipal Code requires that a free permit be obtained before installing a new sprinkler system. Read more info and apply.

The Hydrozone Program

The Hydrozone Program promotes water efficiency for developments with dedicated irrigation meters, who design and install water-efficient landscapes. Hydrozone Program participants pay reduced water rights fees on their associated irrigation meter.

Other city development applications

For all other City of Loveland development requirements applications, as well as links to the City's development code, visit the Development Center webpage.