Broomfield Zoning & Land Use Guide
What we have on file vs. what to verify locally
We don't have editor-verified zoning prose for Broomfieldyet. Here's the structured data we do have, and the highest-leverage steps to confirm specifics for your parcel.
What we have on file
- Population:
- 74,112
- County:
- Broomfield County
- State building code:
- No mandatory statewide code (local jurisdictions adopt)(statewide default)
- State ADU law:
- Yes — Colorado HB 24-1152 (signed May 13, 2024, effective June 30, 2025) requires subject jurisdictions (municipalities of 1,000+ within a metropolitan planning organization, or counties with a census-designated place of 40,000+ within an MPO) to allow at least one accessory dwelling unit on lots zoned for a single-unit detached dwelling, through an administrative approval process, and prohibits certain restrictive requirements including parking minimums and owner-occupancy rules.
- FEMA flood map:
- Search flood zones
- Planning department:
- City and County of Broomfield Community Development
- Municipal code:
- View code online
- Zoning map:
- View city zoning map
Verify these locally
- Call the City and County of Broomfield Community Development: (303) 438-6284
- Search the municipal code for the chapter that covers your zoning district and proposed use.
- Use the city zoning map to look up your parcel's zoning designation before applying for a permit.
- Check FEMA flood zone for your parcel — flood-zone status changes setbacks, foundation requirements, and insurance.
- Check your HOA CC&Rs and recorded deed restrictions — they are common in Broomfield and frequently restrict ADUs, fences, and exterior changes beyond what zoning allows.
Key Zoning Facts
Regulatory Layers That Apply in Broomfield
Your property is subject to ALL of these regulatory layers. Each one can impose additional requirements beyond the others.
Federal
- FEMA Flood Zones: Applicable
- View FEMA Flood Map
State — Colorado
- Building Code: 2021 IBC (locally adopted)
- State ADU Override: Yes (Colorado HB 24-1152 (signed May 13, 2024, effective June 30, 2025) — requires subject jurisdictions to allow at least one ADU on single-unit detached lots; prohibits parking minimums and owner-occupancy requirements.)
County — Broomfield County
- Role: Consolidated city-county; single jurisdiction handles all functions
City / Municipal
The city's zoning ordinance, building codes, and local permits form the primary layer of land-use regulation for your property.
Overlay Districts
No overlay districts identified.
Private Restrictions
- HOA / CC&Rs common: Yes
- Check HOA CC&Rs for additional restrictions.
Statewide Context (Colorado)
Local data for Broomfield is limited. The following state-level facts apply across Colorado and are inherited by this page until city-specific details are verified.
- State Building Code
- No mandatory statewide code (local jurisdictions adopt)
- State ADU Preemption
- Yes — state law overrides local rules
- Coastal Zone
- No
- Wildfire Zones
- Yes
ADU Rules in Broomfield
State law (statewide context, not city-specific):
Colorado HB 24-1152 (signed May 13, 2024, effective June 30, 2025) requires subject jurisdictions (municipalities of 1,000+ within a metropolitan planning organization, or counties with a census-designated place of 40,000+ within an MPO) to allow at least one accessory dwelling unit on lots zoned for a single-unit detached dwelling, through an administrative approval process, and prohibits certain restrictive requirements including parking minimums and owner-occupancy rules.
For local size, setback, and parking specifics, contact the City and County of Broomfield Community Development.
Permit Costs & Timelines
Permit Costs & Timelines
Specific permit fee schedules for Broomfield are available from the local planning department. Fees vary based on project type, scope, and valuation.
Check Broomfield permit fees →Official Sources
City-specific