3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in El Paso County, Colorado.
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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 limits residential heights to 30 ft in RS zones and 35 ft in RR zones under LDC Chapter 5. Colorado Springs R-1 6000 caps at 30 ft. Downtown mixed-use allows 175 ft under Form-Based Code. Ridgeline Overlay in foothills adds viewshed limits protecting Pikes Peak views.
El Paso County limits lot coverage per LDC Chapter 5: RS-6000 allows 40% building coverage, RR-2.5 allows 25%, RR-5 allows 15%. Colorado Springs R-1 6000 caps at 40%. Impervious surface limits tighten in Hillside Overlay and Fountain Creek Watershed drainage basins. Permeable pavers receive partial credit.
1 cities in El Paso County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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