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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Grand Junction, CO (2026)

1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Grand Junction, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Downtown Design Guide

In the City of Grand Junction, new buildings, additions and substantial exterior remodels inside the Downtown District overlay must follow Chapter 24.12's Central Business District standards: a 90-foot maximum height, a 20-foot street setback on Chipeta and Ouray Avenues, a two-story minimum in the Downtown Core, and at least four of nine listed facade design elements, reviewed by Community Development.

Grand Junction Downtown District Design Standards

Some Restrictions

Grand Junction Municipal Code §§ 24.12.080, 24.12.100

§ 24.12.080. Overall Central Business District (CBD) standards. (a) Maximum building height in the CBD shall be 90 feet. A one-time increase of up to 25 percent per property may be considered by the Grand Junction Planning Commission. (b) Buildings shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the street on Chipeta and Ouray Avenues. ... ... § 24.12.100. Central Business District Core Area (Downt...

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