On November 28, 2023, the Loveland City Council voted to enact a moratorium on new oil and gas development within city limits. Under the moratorium, the City would not accept any applications for new oil and gas development until the City’s Development Services Department could review the City’s current regulations to conform with state regulations established with the passage of Senate Bill 19-181.

Staff held several public input sessions in response to the request and public meetings were held from March 2024 through August 2024. Public input was provided to City Council to help inform their decision about local regulations. 

During a City Council Study Session on Tuesday, Jan. 14, guidance was provided to follow state regulations acknowledging the City of Loveland's enhanced standards outlined in the Loveland Unified Development Code. 

Related Meetings

• February 13, 2024 – Presentation to City Council
• March 27, 2024 - Town Hall on Oil and Gas Regulations
• March 28, 2024 - Online Public Input Gathering Launched
• May 26, 2024 – Deadline to Submit Online Public Input
• June 6, 2024- Oil and Gas Regulations Open House
• June 17, 2024 – Planning Commission Study Session
• July 8, 2024 – Planning Commission Regular Meeting
• July 30, 2024 - City Council Study Session
• August 6, 2024 – Council Meeting – Ordinance 1st Reading
• August 20, 2024 – Council Meeting – Ordinance 2nd Reading
• January 14, 2024 - City Council Study Session