Home Cultivation: Colorado Springs vs Manitou Springs
How do home cultivation rules compare between Colorado Springs, CO and Manitou Springs, CO?
Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs have similar restriction levels.
Colorado Springs, CO
El Paso County
Colorado Springs City Code Section 9.7.211 permits home cultivation of marijuana in compliance with state law. Adults 21 and older may grow up to 6 plants per person (maximum 12 per household) under Colorado Amendment 64. The cultivation area is limited to 150 square feet for single-family detached dwellings or 75 square feet for all other dwelling types and accessory structures. Plants must be grown in an enclosed, locked space. Odors must not be detectable from adjoining properties or public rights-of-way.
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El Paso County
Colorado Amendment 64 allows adults 21+ to grow up to 6 plants per person (max 12 per residence under HB 17-1220) in a locked, enclosed, non-visible space. El Paso County and Colorado Springs follow state law — cultivation is legal but retail is banned in unincorporated county and restricted in Colorado Springs.
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| Fact | Colorado Springs | Manitou Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | City Code §9.7.211 Cultivation of Marijuana | - |
| Plant Limit | 6 per person, 12 per household maximum | 6 per adult, 12 per home |
| Space Limit (SFR) | 150 sq ft for single-family detached | - |
| Space Limit (Other) | 75 sq ft for multi-family and accessory structures | - |
| Odor Control | Must not be detectable from adjoining properties | - |
| Flowering | - | 3 max at once |
| Visibility | - | Locked, enclosed |
| Age | - | 21+ only |
| Military | - | Banned on base |
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Colorado Springs FAQ
How many marijuana plants can I grow at home in Colorado Springs?
Under state law (Amendment 64) and City Code §9.7.211, adults 21+ may grow up to 6 plants per person, with a maximum of 12 plants per household. Plants must be in an enclosed, locked space not visible from public areas.
Are there size limits for the grow area?
Yes. Single-family detached homes are limited to 150 square feet of cultivation area. All other dwelling types and accessory structures are limited to 75 square feet.
Manitou Springs FAQ
Can two adults in my house each grow 6 plants?
Yes in principle, but HB 17-1220 caps the total at 12 plants per residence regardless of adult count. Two adults could each grow 6 (totaling 12); three adults must still stay within 12 total.
Does the Air Force Academy allow home grows in base housing?
No. Federal law still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance, and USAFA, Peterson, Schriever, and Fort Carson all prohibit cannabis possession, use, and cultivation on military property and in base housing. Military members face UCMJ penalties.
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