Building Setbacks & Zoning in La Plata County, CO (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
Setback Rules
In unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado, any structure or improvement that needs a building permit must meet Land Use Code § 70-6. On agricultural and residential lots over 10,000 square feet the table sets 20 feet in front, 10 feet on each side and 10 feet in the rear. A separate 50 foot setback protects streams, rivers and wetlands.
La Plata County Yard Setback Minimums by Lot Type
Some RestrictionsLa Plata County Code § 70-6
I. Setbacks. ... The following minimum setbacks, unless otherwise specified, shall apply to structures and improvements which require a building permit: Table 70-6 A: Setbacks Lot Line Front Side Rear Agricultural/Residential > 10,000sq/ft.* 20ft. 10ft. 10ft. ... ... 3. Above-grade architectural features including but not limited to: decks, eaves, attached canopies (excluding carports), or othe...
Structure Height Limits
In unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado, Land Use Code § 70-6.II caps structures at 30 feet within 25 feet of a lot line next to a dwelling or vacant lot. In the Animas Valley plan area the general cap is 30 feet for nonagricultural buildings and 35 feet for agricultural structures.
La Plata County Structure Height Limits
Some RestrictionsLa Plata County Code § 70-6
II. Structure height. ... The following height standards shall apply to all new development in the county, except for sign structures, telecommunication facilities and small scale solar that are governed by the chapters 70 and 98, and except where a different height is permitted as part of an approved planned unit development or development agreement. ... ... A. The maximum structure height sha...
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