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147 Porch Notes tagged “zoning,” from counties across Colorado. Page 1 of 7.

Local rules - Ouray County

Short-term rental rules in Ouray County depend on the jurisdiction

Short-term rentals are regulated separately by the City of Ouray, the Town of Ridgway, and Ouray County, so the rules for a property depend on which jurisdiction it sits in.

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Local rules - La Plata County

In Durango, short-term rentals are only allowed in certain zones

The City of Durango regulates short-term vacation rentals through permits, allows them only in specific zones, and caps how many can operate in some neighborhoods.

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Local rules - Mesa County

Unincorporated Mesa County still has rules

Outside the towns and Grand Junction, Mesa County zones every parcel under its own Land Development Code and requires building permits.

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Local rules - Lincoln County

In unincorporated Lincoln County, the land is zoned for agriculture and lot size matters

Lincoln County's unincorporated land is treated as agricultural, and parcels smaller than the conforming lot size can need a development permit before anyone builds.

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Home and property - Archuleta County

Ask Archuleta County about land use before you start development

A Land Use Permit can cover construction, a change of use, temporary uses, mining, floodplain work, and land divisions under 35 acres.

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Local rules - San Miguel County

In San Miguel County, your address decides who makes the rules

San Miguel County is a statutory county, so a single 'Telluride' mailing address can fall under the county, the Town of Telluride, or the Town of Mountain Village — three separate governments.

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Home and property - Custer County

A Custer County dwelling permit includes site plan and zoning review

A Custer County dwelling permit covers new primary, manufactured, and modular homes, with site plan and zoning review built in.

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Local rules - Boulder County

Boulder County land-use rules apply outside the cities and towns

The Boulder County Land Use Code governs unincorporated land only; a parcel inside a city or town starts with that local code instead.

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Local rules - Moffat County

Check Moffat County zoning before changing how land is used

Before changing how Moffat County land is used, check the zoning map, district, and subdivision rules tied to that parcel.

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Local rules - Arapahoe County

In Arapahoe County, your address decides who makes the rules

An Arapahoe County property may be inside a city like Centennial or Aurora, or in unincorporated county, and that decides which government sets the local rules.

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Local rules - Broomfield County

In Broomfield, one government makes both the city and county rules

Because Broomfield is a combined city and county, the same home-rule government handles zoning, building, and county-style duties, so you usually deal with one office instead of two.

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Local rules - Jefferson County

In Jeffco, your address may not tell you who makes the rules

A Jefferson County property can fall under a city like Lakewood or Arvada, or under unincorporated county rules, and the two are governed differently.

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Local rules - La Plata County

In La Plata County, your address decides who makes the rules

Durango is a home-rule city with its own rules, while unincorporated La Plata County answers to the county, so jurisdiction depends on exactly where a property sits.

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Local rules - Elbert County

Most of Elbert County is unincorporated, and the county makes the rules there

Outside the towns of Elizabeth, Kiowa, and Simla, land in Elbert County is unincorporated, so county zoning, building, septic, and fire rules apply rather than a town's.

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Local rules - Eagle County

Outside the towns, Eagle County's rules are the ones that apply

A lot of Eagle County land is unincorporated, which means county land use, building, and septic rules apply rather than a town's, and unincorporated does not mean unregulated.

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Local rules - Huerfano County

Outside the towns, the county sets the building rules

Most land in Huerfano County is unincorporated, where the county's Land Use and Building department handles zoning, permits, and inspections rather than a city.

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Home and property - Teller County

Start a Teller County property check with the assessor record

The Teller County assessor record is a strong first pass on a parcel, but not a substitute for zoning, title, or survey work.

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Local rules - Summit County

Summit County has seven towns plus unincorporated county land

An address in Summit County may sit in one of seven towns or in unincorporated county land, and that decides who writes the local rules.

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Local rules - Douglas County

Unincorporated Douglas County land use starts with zoning

On unincorporated Douglas County land, the zoning label decides residential and non-residential use, height, setbacks, and more.

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Home and property - Jefferson County

A Jeffco ADU is reviewed like a small new home

A Jeffco accessory dwelling is reviewed like a new home: access, water, wastewater, fire protection, and more.

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Local rules - Clear Creek County

Check Clear Creek zoning before you sketch the project

Clear Creek zoning sets uses, setbacks, height, signs, and animals, so check your district before building or changing use.

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Local rules - Pueblo County

Check Pueblo County zoning before changing how land is used

Pueblo County's online zoning layer and planning division are the starting points for confirming a parcel's zone before you change how the land is used.

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Home and property - Teller County

Do not treat Teller County assessor zoning as the final word

Zoning in Teller County online records may be inaccurate, so confirm any use with the Planning Department first.

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Local rules - Fremont County

Fremont County zoning answers depend on the exact property

In Fremont County, zoning answers turn on a parcel's exact legal description and classification, so confirm yours with a verification form.

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