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Right to Farm in Denver, CO (2026)

1 verified right to farm rules for Denver, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Agricultural Zoning Protection

Denver's Zoning Code treats farming activities as Agricultural Primary Uses allowed only in specific zone districts, and requires Animal Husbandry and outdoor Plant Nursery operations to sit at least 500 feet from any Residential Zone District.

Denver Confines Farm Uses to Set Zones

Some Restrictions

Denver Zoning Code § 11.6.3

11.6.3.1 I-MX, I-A, I-B Zone Districts In the I-MX, I-A, I-B zone districts, where permitted with limitations, a Husbandry, Animal use shall be located at least 500 feet from a Residential Zone District. 11.6.3.2 OS-B Zone Districts In the OS-B zone district, where permitted with limitations, a Husbandry, Animal use is limited to the raising and/or grazing of livestock animals and any confineme...