Arapahoe County Land Development Code §3-2 establishes setbacks by zoning district. R-1: 25 ft front, 7 ft side, 25 ft rear. Aurora City Code and Centennial Municipal Code set similar standards. Cherry Hills Village mandates substantially larger setbacks (50+ ft front) preserving semi-rural character.
Arapahoe County Land Development Code §3-2 establishes minimum setbacks by zoning district. Unincorporated residential: R-A (Residential Agricultural) requires 50 ft front, 25 ft side, 50 ft rear on typical 2.5-acre lots. R-1 requires 25 ft front, 7 ft side, 25 ft rear. R-2 requires 20 ft front, 5 ft side, 20 ft rear. Corner lots add 15 ft along the street side. Aurora Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) §146-4 mirrors similar standards: R-1 zones 25 ft front, 7.5 ft side, 20 ft rear. Centennial Land Development Code §12-2 varies by subdistrict but averages 20-25 ft front, 5-10 ft side, 20 ft rear. Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code §16-7 requires substantial setbacks of 50-100 ft front and 30-50 ft side, reflecting estate-lot character. Littleton, Englewood, and Greenwood Village have their own standards. Accessory structures (sheds, detached garages) often permitted at 3-5 ft rear setback if under 120 sq ft and under 10 ft tall. Eaves, chimneys, and decks may encroach per specific code exceptions. Variances require Board of Adjustment hearing.
Building in setback: stop-work order and required correction. Fines $250 to $2,000 under county nuisance code. May require structure removal or variance application. Improper construction documented as code violation on title.
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