What are the setback requirements in Colorado Springs, CO?
Last researched May 2026
Dimensional standards in Colorado Springs, CO
| A — minimum front setback | 25 ft |
| A — minimum interior side setback | 10 ft |
| A — minimum rear setback | 35 ft |
| 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 — house front setback | 25 ft |
| R1-9 — interior side setback | 5 ft; 15 ft combined both sides |
| 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 — house front setback | 10 ft or average of two adjacent or nearest developed properties facing the same street frontage, whichever is greater |
| ADU citywide — minimum rear setback for detached ADU | five (5) foot rear |
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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.
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Setbacks vary by district — and your lot's actual yard requirements depend on its district and any overlays. The full Colorado Springs, CO report (or an address report for a specific parcel) confirms exactly what applies. First town report is free.
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