Pueblo Zoning & Land Use Guide
Notable local initiatives in Pueblo
Named ordinances, statutes, and reforms specific to Pueblo — each linked to an official source you can verify directly.
Pueblo Municipal Code Title XVII — Zoning
Pueblo's zoning regulations are codified in Title XVII of the Pueblo Municipal Code, administered by the Department of Planning and Community Development. The title establishes the city's residential (R-1 through R-4), business (B-1 through B-4), and industrial (I-1, I-2, I-3) districts along with supplemental regulations for accessory uses including ADUs.
Source · library.municode.comHB24-1152 statewide ADU mandate — Pueblo is a Subject Jurisdiction(2024)
Pueblo qualifies as an HB24-1152 Subject Jurisdiction (Front Range MPO city with population over 1,000) and must allow one ADU on every single-unit detached residential lot through administrative approval, with no owner-occupancy or extra parking requirements. The city worked with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs and pursued text amendments to bring Title XVII into compliance by the statutory deadline.
Source · leg.colorado.govPueblo County Unified Development Code (separate jurisdiction)(2024)
The City of Pueblo's zoning is distinct from unincorporated Pueblo County, which adopted a new Unified Development Code (Title 17) on October 22, 2024. Property owners outside city limits — even at addresses with a Pueblo mailing address — fall under the county UDC, which sets its own ADU standards by zone (A1, A2, A3, RR, SR1, SR2, LR, HR) and requires a recorded covenant before approval.
Source · county.pueblo.org
Key Zoning Facts
Regulatory Layers That Apply in Pueblo
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 — Pueblo County
- Role: Property records, tax assessment, unincorporated area planning
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.
Primary Zoning Districts
- Min Lot
- 7,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 35 ft
- Front Setback
- 25 ft
- Side Setback
- 5 ft
- Rear Setback
- 20 ft
- Min Lot
- 5,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 45 ft
- Front Setback
- 20 ft
- Side Setback
- 5 ft
- Rear Setback
- 15 ft
- Min Lot
- None
- Max Height
- 45 ft
- Front Setback
- 10 ft
- Side Setback
- 0 ft
- Rear Setback
- 10 ft
ADU Rules in Pueblo
- Max Size
- 800 sq ft
- Max Height
- 20 ft
- Rear Setback
- 5 ft
- Side Setback
- 5 ft
- Parking
- No additional parking required
- Owner Occupancy
- Not required
- Permit Timeline
- 3-6 weeks
Permit Costs & Timelines
Permit Costs & Timelines
Specific permit fee schedules for Pueblo are available from the local planning department. Fees vary based on project type, scope, and valuation.
Check Pueblo permit fees →Official Sources
City-specific