Boulder Zoning

RE Zone in Boulder, CO

RE zoning district rules in Boulder, CO. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Residential DistrictResidential Estate

The RE zone in Boulder, CO is a residential district (Residential Estate). Large-lot single-family residential with minimum lot sizes typically 10,000 sqft or more. Preserves low-density, semi-rural character in suburban areas.

Common Permitted Uses

  • Estate homes
  • Horse properties

Large-lot single-family residential with minimum lot sizes typically 10,000 sqft or more. Preserves low-density, semi-rural character in suburban areas.

Parking Requirements

Single-family: 2 spaces per single-family dwelling per Boulder BRC. Tandem parking acceptable. Covered parking not required but practical given snow. Multi-family: 1–2 spaces per unit. Reduced near Boulder Bus Rapid Transit (SKIP, JUMP, BOUND) corridors. Boulder has one of Colorado's most extensive BRT networks.

Source: Boulder Revised Code Title 9, Section 9-8-5 — Accessory Units; Colorado Revised Statutes Title 29 (HB 24-1175 codification). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026
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