MX-L Zone in Colorado Springs, CO
MX-L zoning district rules in Colorado Springs, CO. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The MX-L zone in Colorado Springs, CO is a mixed-use district (Mixed Use General). Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.
Common Permitted Uses
- Ground-floor retail
- Upper-floor apartments
- Live-work units
- Offices
- Restaurants
Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.
Parking Requirements
Colorado Springs is primarily car-dependent with a limited transit system (Mountain Metropolitan Transit — MMT). Parking requirements reflect the suburban auto-oriented development pattern. Some areas near downtown have reduced parking requirements.
Source: Colorado Springs City Code Chapter 7 — Zoning; Colorado HB 24-1152 (2024). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source