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Canon City City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

03 - BASIC DISTRICT SPECIFIC STANDARDS

Sec. 17.03.010.- Bulk and dimensional standards.

A.

Table 17.03.010.A: Residential District Bulk and Dimensional Standards addresses the requirements applicable to the development or use of a lot in a standard residential district.

Table 17.03.010.A: Residential District Bulk and Dimensional Standards

StandardDistrict
R-LR-1R-1AR-2R-3MH-1 (1) MH-2
Lot Standards (Minimum)
Lot Area (sq ft) 15,000 6,000 3,500 5,000 5,000 6,000 6,000
Lot Area / DU (sq ft) (2) n/a n/a n/a n/a 1,000 n/a n/a
Lot Width (ft) (5) 100 60 40 45 45 (4) 60 60
Setbacks
Front (ft) 15 25 15 25 25 25 20
Street Side (ft) 15 10 10 10 10 10 10
Interior Side (ft) 10 5 10 (3) 5 5 5 5
Rear (ft) 20 25 25 25 25 25 20
Building Standards (Maximum)
Height (ft) 35 40 40 45 45 40 30
Building Coverage (%) n/a 45 60 45 45 45 45
Notes
(1) Standards shall apply to any residential use not located in a mobile home park. Standards for mobile home parks shall be as detailed in Section 17.05.020(D).
(2) Standard shall apply for buildings with more than two (2) dwellings.
(3) The combined interior side setback for any two adjacent lots shall equal ten (10) feet, in any combination, from zero (0) feet for one lot and ten (10) feet for the other, to five (5) feet for each lot. In any case, no two adjacent principal structures on separate lots shall have a combined side setback dimension of less than ten (10) feet.
(4) Ten (10) additional feet of lot width shall be required per each dwelling unit over two (2), up to one-hundred (100) feet.
(5) All lots shall provide access to a public right of way as provided in Section 17.03.030 (A)

 

B.

Table 17.03.010.B: Nonresidential District Bulk and Dimensional Standards addresses the requirements applicable to the development or use of a lot in a standard nonresidential district.

Table 17.03.010.B: Nonresidential District Bulk and Dimensional Standards

StandardDistrict
NCGCCBBPIOPR
Lot Standards (Minimum)
Lot Area (sq ft) n/a n/a n/a n/a 10,000 n/a
Lot Width (ft) (5) 40 40 40 40 100 40
Setbacks (Minimum unless otherwise stated)
Front (ft) 25 0 (1) 0 40 10 (4)
Front, maximum (ft) 25 25 (2) 0 n/a n/a
Street Side (ft) 10 0 (1) 0 40 25
Street Side, maximum (ft) 10 n/a 25 n/a n/a
Interior Side (ft) 5 0 (1) 0 20 10 (4)
Rear (ft) 25 5 (1) 0 20 10 (4)
Building Standards (Maximum)
Height (ft) 45 100 (1) 50 (3) 45 100
Building Coverage (%) 45 75 (1) 100 45 75
Building Standards (Minimum)
Height (ft) n/a n/a 30 n/a n/a
Notes
(1) If abutting a residential district, the standard shall be as established for the residential district.
(2) The Zoning Administrator may approve additional setbacks for general commercial, service, or entertainment uses over fifty-thousand (50,000) square feet in area if an outlot building(s) which meets the established standards is proposed to be located on-site.
(3) Between 3rd and 8th Streets, any building situated on any lot that is adjacent to Main Street shall not exceed three (3) stories. Four (4) or more stories may be authorized through the Special Review Use process.
(4) If adjacent to residential use(s), the standard shall be twenty-five (25) feet plus two (2) feet per story over one (1) story. If adjacent to commercial use(s) standard shall be fifteen (15) feet.
(5) All lots shall provide access to a public right of way as provided in Section 17.03.030(A)

 

Figure 3.1: Required Setback Locations
Figure 3.1: Required Setback Locations

(Ord. No. 3-2024, § 1, 8-5-24)

Sec. 17.03.020. - Calculating bulk and dimensional standards.

A.

Lot width. Minimum lot width shall be measured at the property line.

B.

Lot width for lots that abut a cul-de-sac. The lot width of all lots that abut a cul-de-sac may be reduced by a maximum of fifty (50) percent of the required lot width for the district in which it is located, as measured from the property line. The required lot width for the district shall be met at the front setback line.

Figure 3.2: Calculating Lot Width
Figure 3.2: Calculating Lot Width

C.

Setbacks. A required setback shall be measured by the shortest distance between the applicable lot line and nearest point of the principal use, building, or any required yards or fences, except any building features specified in Section 17.03.030(C), which shall not be subject to required setbacks.

Figure 3.3: Calculating Setbacks
Figure 3.3: Calculating Setbacks

D.

Building height. Building height shall be the vertical distance measured from the mean elevation of the finished lot grade along the front setback of the structure to the highest elevation of the roof.

Figure 3.4: Calculating Building Height
Figure 3.4: Calculating Building Height

E.

Building coverage. Building coverage shall be that portion of the lot occupied by the principal building and accessory buildings requiring a building permit. Unenclosed portions of buildings or lots shall not count toward building coverage.

Figure 3.5: Calculating Building Coverage
Figure 3.5: Calculating Building Coverage

Sec. 17.03.030. - Bulk and dimensional standard supplementary provisions.

A.

Access to street. All lots shall abut a public right-of-way, other than an alley, for a width of at least forty (40) feet in nonresidential basic and riverfront districts and at least twenty-five (25) feet in residential basic and riverfront districts. This requirement shall not apply to lots that abut a private road within a planned development.

B.

Maintenance of minimum requirements. No bulk or dimensional standard, or required off-street parking or loading area shall be reduced in area, dimension, or size below the minimum required by this UDC, nor shall any portion of a lot, or off-street parking or loading area which is required for one (1) use be used to meet the requirements of this UDC for another use, unless otherwise permitted in this UDC.

C.

Encroachments into required setbacks. Every part of a required setback shall be open and unobstructed from finished grade upward, except as specified below:

1.

Architectural projections, including roofs covering porches, window sills, belt courses, cornices, eaves, flues, chimneys, and ornamental features may project a maximum of three (3) feet into required setbacks, provided that they do not obstruct the light and ventilation of adjacent buildings and such projections are set back at least three (3) feet from an adjacent side or rear lot line, and twenty (20) feet from any front lot line.

2.

Terraces, patios, uncovered decks, and ornamental features, which have no structural element more than three (3) feet above or below the adjacent ground level, may project ten (10) feet into a required setback. However, all such projections shall be set back at least three (3) feet from an adjacent side or rear lot line, and twenty (20) feet from any front lot line.

3.

Fire escapes, fireproof outside stairways, egress window wells, and balconies may project a maximum of three (3) feet into a required setback, provided that they do not obstruct the light and ventilation of adjacent buildings and such projections are set back at least three (3) feet from an adjacent side or rear lot line, and twenty (20) feet from any front lot line.

4.

Temporary ADA ramps may extend into a required front or rear setback provided that the ramp is setback at least three (3) feet from the side property line(s).

D.

Building height limit exceptions. The following type of structures or structural parts are not subject to the building height limitations of this UDC: chimneys, tanks, church spires, belfries, domes, monuments, fire and hose towers, observation towers, transmission towers, flag poles, radio and television towers, masts, aerials, cooling towers, elevator shafts, ranch and farm accessory uses, and other similar vertical projections, except wireless service facilities (WSFs), as approved by the Zoning Administrator as an administrative exception as detailed in Section 17.10.020(E).

E.

Buildings on the same lot.

1.

Except in the case of commercial self-storage facilities and storage warehouses that are built to include more than one (1) building, as provided in Section 17.03.020.G.2 below or as part of an approved planned unit development, only one (1) principal building shall be permitted on any lot.

2.

The establishment or use of additional principal buildings in the R3 - High Density, CB - Central Business, GC - General Commercial, or I Industrial Districts may be approved as a conditional use by the Zoning Administrator according to the policies and procedures set forth in Section 17.10.020, conditional use permit, and subject to the following conditions and limitations:

a.

Any additional principal buildings and uses shall, collectively, comply with all requirements of the district, and may require site plan approval as requested by the Zoning Administrator,

b.

All buildings shall remain in common ownership,

c.

An off-street parking area adequate to accommodate the needs of the users of all principal buildings and uses, according to the requirements of Section 17.06.010, Off-Street Parking and Loading, of this UDC shall be provided, and

d.

All signage for all buildings and uses shall conform to the provisions and limitations of Chapter 7, Sign Standards, of this UDC.

Sec. 17.03.040. - Permitted, conditional, special review, and temporary uses.

A.

The following key shall be used in the interpretation of Table 17.03.040.B and Table 17.03.040.C below.

1.

Permitted uses. Uses which are marked as "P" in the tables shall be allowed subject to all applicable regulations of this UDC.

2.

Conditional uses. Uses which are marked as "C" in the tables shall be allowed upon the approval of a conditional use permit, as detailed in Section 17.10.020 of this UDC.

3.

Special review uses. Uses which are marked as "S" in the tables shall be allowed upon the approval of a special review use permit, as detailed in Section 17.10.040 of this UDC.

4.

Temporary uses. Uses which are marked as "T" in the tables shall be allowed upon the approval of a temporary use permit, as detailed in Section 17.10.020 of this UDC.

5.

Prohibited uses. A blank space in the tables indicates that a use type is not allowed in the respective district unless it is otherwise expressly allowed by other regulations of this UDC.

6.

Additional regulation. If a use has use specific standards they are referenced in this column. Use specific standards shall apply to permitted, conditional, and special review uses.

B.

Table 17.03.040.B: Permitted, Conditional, and Special Review Uses in Residential Districts addresses the allowed uses in standard residential districts.

Table 17.03.040.B Permitted, Conditional, and Special Review Uses in Residential Districts

UseAdditional
Regulation
District
R-LR-1R-1AR-2R-3MH-1MH-2
Agricultural Uses
Community garden 17.05.010.A P P P P P P P
Cultivation, less than one acre P P P P P
Cultivation, one acre or more C S S S S P
Orchard P P P P P
Grazing P P P P
Greenhouse/ nursery, commercial P S S
Greenhouse/nursery, private P P P P
Livestock 17.05.010.B P P P P
Residential Uses
Children's group home/Foster care home P P P P P
Children's home/Residential childcare facility S S S S P
Group home 17.05.020.A P P P P P P P
Manufactured home 17.05.020.B P P P P P P P
Marijuana cultivation for personal use 17.05.020.C P P P P P P P
Mobile home 17.05.020.C P P
Mobile home park 17.05.020.D P
Modular home P P P P P P P
Multifamily dwelling, building P
Multifamily dwelling, complex 17.05.020.E P
Senior housing, independent P
Single-family dwelling P P P P P P P
Two-family dwelling P P
Commercial Retail Use
General retail, less than 10,000 sq ft 17.05.030.A S S S
Commercial Service Uses
Animal boarding 17.05.040.C C
Animal hospital S
Child care center S S S S S S
Child care, family P P P P P P P
General service, less than 10,000 sq ft 17.05.040.D S S S
Kennels 17.05.040.F C
Industrial Uses
Artisan Manufacturing 17.05.060.A C
Lodging Uses
Bed and breakfast 17.05.070.A C C C C P
Boarding or rooming house 17.05.070.B C C C C P
Medical Uses
Medical and dental clinic S S
Hospital S S S S S
Office Uses
Mobile home sales office C C
Professional offices S S
Public/ Institutional Uses
Place of assembly P P P P P P P
Place of worship P P P P P P P
Governmental uses, indoor C C C C C C
Governmental uses, outdoor S S S S S S
Cemetery 17.05.100.A S S S
Elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities S S S S S S
Recreational Uses
Rafting takeout facility 17.05.110.A S S S S S S S
Recreational facility; S S S S S S
Recreational vehicle (RV) park 17.05.110.B S S
Vehicle-Related Use
Vehicle Parking Facilities C C C C C C C
Utility, Infrastructure, & Related Uses
Utility distribution elements P P P P P P P
Solar energy collection system, ground mounted 17.05.130.A C C C C C C C
Wireless service facilities 17.05.130.B C P P P P P P
Accessory Uses
Accessory building 17.05.140.A P P P P P P P
Accessory dwelling unit 17.05.140.B C C C C
Accessory structures 17.05.140.C P P P P P P P
Backyard chickens and ducks 17.05.140.D P P P P
Beekeeping 17.05.140.E P P P P
Exotic animal keeping 17.05.140.G C C C C C C C
Home based business 17.05.140.H P P P P P P P
Solar energy collection system, ground mounted 17.05.140.N P P P P P P P
Solar energy collection system, roof mounted 17.05.140.O P P P P P P P
Temporary Uses
Farm stand 17.05.150.A P P P
Food cart or truck 17.05.150.C T T T T T
Mobile home and recreational vehicle, temporary use 17.05.150.D T T T T T
Portable outdoor storage device 17.05.150.F P P P P P
Special events T T T T T T T
Yard sales 17.05.150.H P P P P P P P

 

C.

Table 17.03.040.C: Permitted, Conditional, and Special Review Uses in Nonresidential Districts addresses the allowed uses in standard nonresidential districts.

Table 17.03.040.C: Permitted, Conditional, and Special Review Uses
in Nonresidential Districts

UsesAdditional
Regulation
District
NCGCCBBPIOPR
Agricultural Uses
Greenhouse/nursery, commercial P
Community marijuana cultivation facility S
Residential Uses
Marijuana cultivation for personal use 17.05.020.C P P P P P P
Multi-unit dwellings, above ground floor as a part of mixed use C P
Multifamily dwellings, building P S
Multifamily dwellings, complex 17.05.020.E P
Senior housing, dependent S
Senior housing, independent S P
Shelter S S
Single-family dwelling, existing only P
Single-family dwelling, new S
Two-family dwelling, existing only P
Commercial Retail Use
General retail, less than 10,000 sq ft 17.05.030.A P P P C C
General retail, 10,000 sq ft or greater 17.05.030.B P C S S
Pawn shop/Second-hand store S
Wholesale outlets and services P P
Commercial Service Uses
Amusement and entertainment facility, indoor, less than 10,000 sq ft 17.05.040.A P P P
Amusement and entertainment facility, indoor, 10,000 sq ft or greater 17.05.040.B P C
Amusement and entertainment facility, outdoor S S
Animal boarding 17.05.040.C C C
Animal hospital C
Childcare center P P C
Financial institution P P
General service, less than 10,000 sq ft 17.05.040.D P P P P
General service, greater than 10,000 sq ft or greater 17.05.040.E P C P
Kennels 17.05.040.F C C
Mortuary and funeral home S
Pet crematory S S
Sexually oriented business 17.05.040.G P P
Training Facilities, Type I P C C
Training facilities, Type II P
Eating and Drinking Uses
Bakery/Café P P P P
Bars, Taverns, Brew Pub P P P
Brewery/winery/distillery, tasting room P P P P
Microbrewery P P P
Restaurant, delivery/carry out only P P P P
Restaurant, sit down P P P C
Industrial Uses
Artisan manufacturing 17.05.060.A C P S S P
Blacksmiths P
Brewery, distillery, winery or other alcoholic beverage manufacturing P
Bulk fuel dealers P
Cold storage locker P P
Construction materials and hardware sales P P
Dry cleaning and laundry P P
Fleet and/or equipment maintenance facilities P
General research facilities P
Light industry P
Maintenance facilities P
Materials recovery facility: type 1 17.05.060.B P
Materials recovery facility: type 2 17.05.060.C S
Oil or gas wells S
Personal/mini storage P
Structural steel fabrication P
Tire recapping and retreading P
Warehouse, distribution and storage facilities S P
Waste transfer facilities S
Welding and machine shops P
Lodging Uses
Bed and breakfast 17.05.070.A C C
Boarding or rooming house 17.05.070.B C C
Hotel P P
Motel S
Medical Uses
Medical and dental clinic 17.05.080.B P P C
Medical marijuana facility, licensed 17.05.080.A P P
Hospital S
Hospital heliport S
Office Uses
Business park 17.05.090.A P
Mobile home sales office 17.05.090.B C
Professional offices 17.05.090.C P P C P P
Public/Institutional Uses
Cemetery 17.05.100.A S
Place of assembly P S
Place of worship P S
Governmental uses, indoor P P P P
Governmental uses, outdoor P P
Elementary and Secondary Schools, Colleges and Universities S S
Vocational and business school P S S
Recreational Uses
Shelters/pavilions P
Hard or soft surface pedestrian or equestrian trails P
Rafting takeout facility 17.05.110.A S S S S
Recreational facility S S S
Riparian habitat P
Wildlife habitat P
Wildlife observation decks and platforms P
Vehicle-Related Uses
Answering and dispatch service P
Ambulance and taxi service P P
Automobile body shop P
Car wash P P
Gasoline station 17.05.120.A P P
Sales of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), snowmobiles and personal watercraft P
Recreational vehicle (RV) park 17.05.110.B S S
Storage, sales, repair or rental, motor vehicles, mobile homes, recreational vehicles and equipment, farm and construction vehicles and equipment P P
Vehicle parking facilities S P S C P C
Utility, Infrastructure, & Related Uses
Public utility installations, including overhead transmission lines and substations. C
Rail services and facilities S S
Utility distribution elements P P P P P P
Solar energy collection system, ground mounted 17.05.130.A S S C P C
Water storage reservoirs and tanks P
Water treatment, transmission and distribution lines and facilities P
Wireless service facilities 17.05.130.B P P P P P P
Accessory Uses
Accessory buildings 17.05.140.A P P P P P P
Accessory structures 17.05.140.C P P P P P P
Backyard chickens 17.05.140.D C C
Drive through 17.05.140.F P P P
Hospital heliport S
Outdoor activity/operation, permanent 17.05.140.I S S
Outdoor dining 17.05.140.J P P P
Outdoor retail sales, permanent 17.05.140.K S
Outdoor storage, permanent 17.05.140.L S P
Public restrooms P
Recyclables and donations collection station C P
Solar energy collection system, canopy 17.05.140.M P P P P P P
Solar energy collection system, ground mounted 17.05.140.N P P P P P P
Solar energy collection system, roof mounted 17.05.140.O P P P P P P
Temporary Uses
Farm stand 17.05.150.A T T
Farmers' market 17.05.150.B T T T T
Flea market 17.05.150.B T T
Food cart or truck 17.05.150.C T T T T T
Outdoor activity/operation, temporary T T T T T T
Outdoor retail sales, temporary 17.05.150.E T T T T T
Outdoor storage, temporary T T T
Seasonal sales 17.05.150.G T T T T
Special events T T T T T T
Yard sales 17.05.150.H T T T

 

(Ord. No. 5-2022, § 3, 2-21-22; Ord. No. 14-2022, § 5, 8-1-22; Ord. No. 21-2022, § 2, 12-19-22; Ord. No. 6-2023, § 2, 8-7-23; Ord. No. 3-2024, §§ 2,3, 8-5-24; Ord. No. 8-2025, § 1, 8-18-25)