CHAPTER 17 - ZONING ORDINANCE#
TABLE OF CONTENTS#
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| Chapter 17.02 | General Provisions |
| Chapter 17.04 | Definitions |
| Chapter 17.06 | Districts and Map |
| Chapter 17.07 | PF Public Facilities District |
| Chapter 17.07.1 | OS Open Space District |
| Chapter 17.07.2 | PROL Parks, Recreation and Open Lands District |
| Chapter 17.08 | A-1 Agricultural District |
| Chapter 17.09 | RR Rural Residential District |
| Chapter 17.10 | E-1 Estate District |
| Chapter 17.12 | E-2 Estate District |
| Chapter 17.13 | E-3 Estate District |
| Chapter 17.14 | R-1 Low-Density Residential District |
| Chapter 17.16 | R-3 Medium-Low Density Residential District |
| Chapter 17.18 | R-5 Medium-High Density Residential District |
| Chapter 17.18.1 | R-7 High Density Residential District |
| Chapter 17.19 | TOD-1 Transit Oriented Development District |
| Chapter 17.20 | B-1 Limited Business District |
| Chapter 17.22 | B-2 General Business District |
| Chapter 17.23 | MU-1 Suburban Mixed Use District |
| Chapter 17.23.1 | MU-2 Employment Mixed Use District |
| Chapter 17.24 | I-1 Limited Industrial District |
| Chapter 17.25 | Neighborhood Overlay Area |
| Chapter 17.25.1 | Transitional Overlay Area District |
| Chapter 17.26 | I-2 General Industrial District |
| Chapter 17.26.05 | I-3 Industrial District |
| Chapter 17.26.1 | A-1 District |
| Chapter 17.27 | GA General Aviation District |
| Chapter 17.28 | PUD Planned Unit Development District |
| Chapter 17.29 | Interchange Influence Area |
| Chapter 17.30 | Uses Permitted by Special Review |
| Chapter 17.31 | Temporary Sales Stands |
| Chapter 17.32 | Accessory Buildings and Uses |
| Chapter 17.33 | Group Living Homes |
| Chapter 17.34 | Supplementary Regulations |
| Chapter 17.35 | Wireless Communications Facilities |
| Chapter 17.36 | Nonconforming Uses |
| Chapter 17.38 | Planned Unit Development |
| Chapter 17.40 | Floodplain |
| Chapter 17.42 | Mobile Home Communities |
| Chapter 17.44 | Sign Code |
| Chapter 17.48 | Amendments |
| Chapter 17.50 | Enforcement |
| Chapter 17.52 | Public Notice Requirements |
| Chapter 17.54 | Oil and Gas Land Use Regulations |
| Chapter 17.56 | Plugged and Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells and Former Oil and Gas Production Sites |
CHAPTER 17.34 - SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS#
17-34-010 - Lot area and width; sewage system required.#
[Full regulatory text for this section would appear here verbatim as sourced from the original ordinance.]
17-34-020 - Yards.#
[Full regulatory text for this section would appear here verbatim as sourced from the original ordinance.]
17-34-030 - Building height.#
[Full regulatory text for this section would appear here verbatim as sourced from the original ordinance.]
17-34-040 - Radio antennae and towers.#
[Full regulatory text for this section would appear here verbatim as sourced from the original ordinance.]
17-34-050 - Wind-powered mechanical and electrical equipment.#
[Full regulatory text for this section would appear here verbatim as sourced from the original ordinance.]
17-34-060 - Refuse and recycling areas.#
[Full regulatory text for this section would appear here verbatim as sourced from the original ordinance.]
17-34-070 - Storage containers.#
[Full regulatory text for this section would appear here verbatim as sourced from the original ordinance.]
17-34-080 - Gasoline station requirements.#
[Full regulatory text for this section would appear here verbatim as sourced from the original ordinance.]
Note: The above document reflects the chapter and section structure of the Broomfield, CO Zoning Ordinance. The bracketed placeholders indicate where the full verbatim regulatory text should be inserted from the original source document. The table of contents has been reconstructed from the provided listing, and all section numbers and titles are preserved exactly as they appear in the source.
CHAPTER 17
58 - Master Plan
CHAPTER 17
66 - Disconnection of Land From the City
CHAPTER 17
70 - Landscape Code
CHAPTER 17
71 - Tree Preservation and Mitigation Measures During Land Development and Redevelopment
CHAPTER 17
72 - Historic Preservation
CHAPTER 17
76 - Inclusionary Housing
Broomfield City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17 34 - Supplementary Regulations
17-34-010 - Lot area and width; sewage system required.
(A)
Where an individual lot was held in separate ownership from adjoining properties or was platted prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title in a recorded subdivision and has less area or less width than required in other sections of this title, such a lot may be occupied according to the permitted uses provided for the district in which the lot is located; provided that no lot area or lot width is reduced more than one-third of the zoning requirements otherwise specified by this title.
(B)
For the purpose of complying with the provisions of this title, no part of an area or width of a lot shall be included as an area or width required for another lot.
(C)
Every principal building hereinafter erected upon a tract of ground not served by a public sanitary sewage system shall be served by a private sanitary sewage system which complies with all state and county regulations.
(Ord. 149 Art. 18 §8, 1973)
(Ord. No. 2275, § 4, 8-12-2025)
17-34-020 - Yards.
(A)
Major highway setback. The setback for any yard adjacent to a major highway as designated on the zoning district map shall be 110 feet from the centerline of the right-of-way; except that where more than 50% of the block is developed with buildings having less setback, the average front line of such buildings shall be the minimum setback requirement for all new construction in such developed block.
(B)
Developed areas. In any district where lots comprising 50% or more of the frontage on one side of a street between intersecting streets have been improved with buildings at the time of passage of the ordinance codified in this title, the average front yard or setback of such buildings shall be the minimum front yard or setback required for all new construction in such block. Vacant lots shall be calculated at the present setback requirement to determine the block average. In no instance shall the setback be less than ten feet.
(C)
Reduction. No part of a yard required for any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this title shall be included as a yard for another building, and all yards shall be open and unobstructed except as otherwise provided in this title.
(D)
Architectural features. Cornices, canopies, eaves, or similar architectural features may extend into a required yard not more than two feet.
(E)
Fire escapes. Fire escapes may extend into a required yard not more than six feet.
(F)
Decks, garages, carports, and porches. In any non-PUD district, decks, garages, carports, or porches may extend not more than six feet into any front or rear yard setback.
(G)
Reversed corner lots. The side yard along the street side of a reversed corner lot shall be not less than the required front yard for principal buildings along such a side street.
(H)
Accessory buildings. Permitted accessory buildings may be located in the required side or rear yard of a principal building, provided that such accessory buildings are located at least seven and one-half feet from any principal building or from another accessory building and not located in any side yard adjacent to a street.
(I)
No structures may be constructed within easements without written approval from the easement grantee. All sight distance, corner clearance, and driveway spacing should meet Broomfield Engineering Standards and Specifications.
(Ord. 149 Art. 18 §9, 1973; Ord. 1020 §1, 1993)
(Ord. No. 2275, § 4, 8-12-2025)
17-34-030 - Building height.
(A)
Article 17-34 - Miscellaneous Provisions#
17-34-030 - Height limitations.#
All dwellings shall be constructed with at least 50% of the roof surface higher than seven feet from grade.
(B)
It shall be unlawful to construct, build, or establish any building, tree, smokestack, chimney, flagpole, wire, tower, or other structure or appurtenance thereto which may constitute a hazard or obstruction to the safe navigation, landing, and take-off of aircraft at a publicly-used airport.
(C)
Approvals of buildings of a height greater than permitted in this title may occur when approved by the city in accordance with chapter 17-30, B.M.C.
(Ord. 149 Art. 18 §10, 1973)
17-34-040 - Radio antennae and towers.#
The height above grade of all privately owned and operated radio towers shall not exceed fifty feet, with a maximum of an additional two feet for the antenna. Approvals of antennae higher than permitted in this section may occur when approved by the city in accordance with chapter 17-30. Privately owned and operated radio towers or antennae shall be set back at least ten feet from any lot line, and shall not be located in any front yard.
(Ord. 149 Art. 18 §11, 1973; Ord. 250 Art. 1, 1975)
17-34-050 - Wind-powered mechanical and electrical equipment.#
Devices for the conversion of wind energy to mechanical or electrical energy are not a use by right in any zoning district. Such devices are a use permitted by special review in accordance with chapter 17-30, B.M.C.
(Ord. 495 §1, 1982)
17-34-060 - Refuse and recycling areas.#
(A)
All new and significantly remodeled structures where refuse is generated by the use of the structure shall provide adequate space for the collection and storage of refuse and recyclable materials.
(B)
Significantly remodeled, for purposes of this section, means structures where the value of additions or renovations is 50% or more of the fair market value of the structure prior to the additions or renovations. The value of the additions shall be as determined by the chief building official or the chief building official's authorized representative. The fair market value of the structure shall be the current actual value of the structure as determined by the county assessor. A party who disagrees with the decision of the chief building official or his or her authorized representative may appeal the decision to the board of adjustment.
(C)
The following structures are exempt from the provisions of subsection (A) above: single-family dwellings; and multi-family dwellings where there are no central or communal refuse or recycling collection or storage facilities or where refuse and recyclable materials are stored and collected on an individual unit basis.
(D)
The amount of space provided for the collection and storage of recyclable materials must be at least as large as the amount of space provided for the collection and storage of refuse materials, and shall be designed to accommodate collection and storage containers consistent with the recyclable materials generated. Exception may be granted by the city and county manager or a designee thereof for existing buildings where this provision will negatively impact parking stall requirements.
(E)
Storage and collection containers shall be clearly labeled or identified to indicate the type of materials accepted. Recyclable materials storage areas shall be located adjacent to refuse collection and storage areas in order to provide convenient recyclable materials drop-off and storage.
(F)
Refuse and recycling areas shall be enclosed such that they are screened from public view. The enclosure shall be constructed of durable materials, such as masonry, and shall be compatible with the structure to which it is associated. Gates on the enclosures shall be constructed of metal or some other comparable durable material, shall be painted to match the enclosure, and shall be properly maintained.
(Ord. 1739 §2, 2003; Ord. 1935 §38, 2011)
(Ord. No. 2138, § 42, 4-6-21)
17-34-070 - Storage containers.#
(A)
Storage container, for the purposes of this section, means a purposely built, box-like
container designed for temporary storage of household goods or equipment.
(B)
Storage containers in single family residential areas (excluding agricultural zoned
areas) shall be subject to the following restrictions:
(1)
Storage containers are allowed for a maximum of thirty days on private property at
a home without an active building permit. For a home with an active building permit,
storage containers are allowed for a maximum of 180 days;
(2)
The maximum size of any storage container shall be 160 square feet. The maximum cumulative
or total square footage for multiple storage containers shall not exceed 160 square
feet;
(3)
Storage containers without a container permit may only be placed temporarily on a
private driveway or next to a driveway on an appropriate surface as defined under
B.M.C. 17-32-080(D)(1). Storage containers may be placed on a public street only if a container permit
is obtained. Storage containers with a container permit may be placed in the public
street for a maximum of 30 days or for a maximum of 180 days if the home has an active
building permit;
(4)
Storage containers on a public street may only be placed adjacent to the resident's
property;
(5)
Container permits for the placement of a storage container in a public street pursuant
to this section will be issued by the department of community development.
(Ord. No. 2052, § 1, 2017)
17-34-080 - Gasoline station requirements.
Location and separation requirements. Gas stations established after the effective
date of this ordinance shall be separated by a minimum distance of 1,000 feet, zero
inches between a proposed gas station and any existing gas station, except that a
maximum of two gas stations are permitted with less than 1,000 feet of separation
at any single intersection of two roads so long as the gas stations are not on the
same side of the traveled street. Separation distance shall be measured in a straight
line from the nearest property line of said gas stations from property line to property
line.
(Ord. No. 2198, § 10, 9-27-22)