Resident asks council to clarify no-soliciting code for multiunit complexes; staff promises review

A resident raised a question about Fort Collins Municipal Code section 15-108, which governs solicitation, saying that apartment complexes often post “no soliciting” signs at property entrances and that practice effectively bars solicitation for every unit inside the complex even when some residents would prefer visitors.

Why it matters: The question touches on homeowners’ and tenants’ ability to control solicitation at their individual dwellings and on property managers’ authority to post signs that affect multiple households. The resident asked council to clarify whether the code’s language — which requires a sign at an individual unit’s entrance for that unit to prohibit solicitation — was being implemented correctly.

Staff response: Council asked staff to research the code and return with guidance. Assistant City Manager Rupa Venkatesh acknowledged the question and said staff would look into whether property owners can prohibit solicitation for all units and will provide clarification to council and the public.

Outcome: Council did not modify code at the meeting but directed staff to review and report back with legal and administrative guidance on how section 15-108 should be applied to multiunit properties. The issue will be scheduled for follow-up between readings of the relevant consent item.

A note on process: The resident framed the request during general public comment and council treated it as a request for staff follow-up rather than immediate code amendment.