Building Setbacks & Zoning in Larimer County, CO (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Larimer County, Colorado.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Larimer County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Setback Rules

Setbacks vary by zoning district. Rural Residential and Open districts require 25-foot front, side, and rear setbacks; agricultural and conservation districts require 25-foot fronts with 15-foot sides and rears. Small detached accessory buildings may sit 5 feet from lot lines.

Building Setbacks in Unincorporated Larimer County

Some Restrictions

Larimer County Land Use Code §2.9.4(D)

All elements of the accessory building (including eaves and decorative features) shall maintain a distance of five feet from all lot lines.

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Structure Height Limits

In most unincorporated Larimer County zoning districts the maximum building height is 40 feet. Agricultural structures may exceed that by up to 20 feet, and height exceptions may apply for certain features.

Maximum Building Height in Larimer County

Some Restrictions

Larimer County Land Use Code §2.2.3, Table 2-2

Height (Maximum): Building height (ft) 40. [4] Agricultural structures may exceed this requirement by up to 20 feet.

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Building Setbacks & Zoning by City in Larimer County

2 cities in Larimer County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

Fort CollinsPop. 169,810

2 verified rules • Setback Rules, Structure Height Limits

LovelandPop. 76,378

3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules

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