El Paso County setbacks are set by the Land Development Code Chapter 5 (unincorporated) and Colorado Springs Zoning Code §7.3.201 (city). Typical RS-6000 lots: 25 ft front, 5 ft side, 20 ft rear. Rural RR-5 lots require 50 ft front and 25 ft side. WUI zones may add fire setback.
El Paso County setback regulations vary by zoning district under the Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 5. Common residential standards: RS-6000 (urban residential) — 25 ft front, 5 ft side, 20 ft rear, 10 ft corner side; RS-20000 — 25 ft front, 10 ft side, 25 ft rear; RR-2.5 (rural residential 2.5 acres) — 30 ft front, 10 ft side, 30 ft rear; RR-5 (rural 5 acres) — 50 ft front, 25 ft side, 50 ft rear; A-35 (agricultural) — 50 ft front, 25 ft side. Colorado Springs parallel standards under CSCC §7.3.201 — R-1 6000 uses 25 ft front, 5 ft side, 20 ft rear. Accessory structures (sheds, detached garages) typically 3 ft from rear/side property lines if under 120 sq ft and 10 ft tall. Setback variances require Board of Adjustment hearing under LDC Chapter 8. WUI zones (Black Forest, Cedar Heights) may require additional 30 ft vegetation setback per IWUIC. Corner lots double-street-side setback. Eaves, gutters, and chimneys may project up to 2 ft into setbacks. Manitou Springs Historic District has unique contextual setbacks matching adjacent historic structures.
Building in setback: PPRBD stop-work order, required correction or variance application ($500-$1,500 variance fee), fines $250-$2,500. Structure removal order possible for willful violations. Permit revocation.
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