Can you build a duplex in Colorado Springs, CO?
Colorado Springs has R-2, R-4, R-5, and R-Flex districts that suggest opportunities for attached and multifamily housing, but the provided research did not include the actual use table rows needed to confirm by-right versus discretionary status by district.
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Dimensional standards in Colorado Springs, CO
| A — minimum lot area | 5 acres per SFD |
| A — minimum front setback | 25 ft |
| A — minimum interior side setback | 10 ft |
| A — minimum rear setback | 35 ft |
| R-E — minimum lot area | 20,000 sf |
| R-E — house front setback | 25 ft |
| R-E — garage setback from BOW | 20 ft |
| R-E — interior side setback | 10 ft |
| R-E — rear setback | 25 ft |
| R1-9 — minimum lot area | 9,000 sf |
| R1-9 — house front setback | 25 ft |
| R1-9 — interior side setback | 5 ft; 15 ft combined both sides |
| R1-6 — minimum lot area | 6,000 sf |
| R1-6 — house front setback | 15 ft or average of adjacent properties facing the same street frontage, whichever is greater |
| R1-6 — interior side setback | 5 ft |
| R-2 — minimum lot area | 3,500 sf - 7,000 sf dependent on the residential DU type * |
| R-2 — maximum residential density | 8 DU/acre* |
| R-2 — house front setback | 10 ft or average of two adjacent or nearest developed properties facing the same street frontage, whichever is greater |
| R-4 — maximum residential density | 25 DU/acre |
| R-Flex Low — minimum lot area | Res - 2,000 s/f/DU Non-Res - N/A |
| R-Flex Low — maximum residential density | Up to 6 DU/acre |
| R-Flex Medium — minimum lot area | Res - 1,500 s/f/DU Non-Res - N/A |
| R-Flex Medium — maximum residential density | 5 - 16 DU/acre |
| R-Flex High — minimum lot area | SF Res - 1,000 s/f/DU MF Res and Non-Res - N/A |
| R-Flex High — maximum residential density | Res - 15-30 DU/acre Non-res - N/A |
| ADU citywide — minimum rear setback for detached ADU | five (5) foot rear |
Related questions
Are ADUs allowed in Colorado Springs, CO?
One ADU is allowed on a lot with a single-family detached dwelling. Attached, integrated, and detached ADUs are generally allowed in all zone districts, but the Wildland Urban Interface Overlay only allows integrated ADUs.
What are the setback requirements in Colorado Springs, CO?
Setbacks vary by district. Examples — A: 25 ft; A: 10 ft; A: 35 ft; R-E: 25 ft. Always confirm the exact yard requirements for your district with Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the minimum lot size in Colorado Springs, CO?
Minimum lot size depends on the zoning district — A: 5 acres per SFD; A: 200 ft; R-E: 20,000 sf; R1-9: 9,000 sf.
Full investor analysis
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This summary is AI-generated from public municipal sources and is not legal, engineering, or land-use advice. Always verify zoning with Colorado Springs, CO officials before making decisions.
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