Home occupations in unincorporated Arapahoe County are regulated as accessory uses under the Land Development Code. Permitted uses vary by zone district per Table 3-2.1. Home businesses must be secondary to the residential use of the property.
The Arapahoe County Land Development Code regulates home occupations as accessory uses in unincorporated residential areas. Permitted uses for each zone district are listed in Chapter 3, Table 3-2.1 (Permitted Use Table). Home businesses must be incidental and secondary to the primary residential use of the property. Supplementary use regulations in LDC Section 3-3.2 establish standards for home occupations including limits on employees, outdoor storage, signage, and traffic generation. Agricultural zone districts (A-E, A-1) generally have more flexibility for agricultural-related business activities. Contact the Zoning Division at 720-874-6711 or zoning@arapahoegov.com for verification of what your specific zone district allows.
Operating a prohibited business use may result in code enforcement action and orders to cease operations.
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