Thornton, Colorado

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19th Aug 2026
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Zoning Information

  • iconZone Code
  • iconZone Name
  • iconZone type
  • iconZone sub type
  • iconZone guide
  • iconLink
  • iconCity name

Permitted Land Uses

  • iconProhibited
  • iconAs of right
  • iconLimited uses
  • iconSpecial uses
  • iconAccessory uses

Building Controls

  • iconAssorted
  • iconFar control
  • iconLot control
  • iconMulti control
  • iconDensity control
  • iconCoverage control
  • iconPervious control
  • iconLot width control
  • iconRear setback control
  • iconSide setback control
  • iconFront setback control
  • iconBuilding height control

Parking Requirements

  • iconMedical
  • iconMultiple
  • iconAccessory
  • iconEntertainment
  • iconGeneral Retail
  • iconTemporary uses
  • iconNon-Retail Sales
  • iconPersonal Services
  • iconGeneral Industrial
  • iconUtility Structures
  • iconProfessional Office
  • iconProfessional Services
  • iconStorage and Warehouses
  • iconAutomobile related uses
  • iconAgricultural and Hunting
  • iconSchools and Universities
  • iconEating and Drinking Establishments
  • iconTransportation Facilities and Infrastructure
  • iconEquipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)

Short Term Rental

  • iconAdu permitted
  • iconLodging permitted
  • iconDefinitions section
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  • iconShort term rental parking requirement

Planning and Zoning for Thornton, CO

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Thornton, Colorado?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Thornton, Colorado as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(Acres)

    Parking
    		12.08%5087.43
    Parking garage or lot12.08%5087.43
    Industrial
    		69.16%29139.70
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)22.77%9592.73
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction54.55%22982.95
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities52.10%21949.42
    Storage and warehouses16.06%6767.52
    Manufacturing20.01%8429.98
    General industrial52.68%22193.87
    Residential
    		51.73%21793.83
    Multi family dwelling mixed use13.16%5544.82
    Two family dwelling7.92%3337.09
    Mobile and floating homes2.11%890.91
    Accessory dwelling unit35.85%15104.20
    Multi family dwelling20.54%8654.28
    Dwellings (unspecified)8.49%3577.50
    Single family dwelling31.77%13383.55
    Communal housing51.73%21793.83
    Mechanical
    		69.31%29199.24
    Utility structures69.31%29199.24
    Communication towers67.43%28410.16
    Agriculture
    		69.31%29199.24
    Agricultural and hunting69.31%29199.24
    Other
    		100.00%42131.37
    Accessory67.43%28410.16
    Uncategorized45.31%19088.88
    Multiple67.03%28238.90
    Retail
    		21.26%8959.16
    Professional services14.66%6175.02
    General retail13.60%5727.76
    Personal services21.26%8959.16
    Eating and drinking establishments18.80%7919.40
    Restricted retail14.55%6130.70
    Community
    		69.31%29199.24
    Schools and universities67.43%28410.16
    Medical52.82%22253.41
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure52.82%22253.41
    Public, quasi-public, and government69.31%29199.24
    Lodging
    		51.91%21871.21
    Bed & breakfast3.38%1422.15
    Hotel/motel13.87%5842.48
    Short term rental38.02%16018.85
    Commercial
    		67.38%28386.42
    Professional office18.80%7919.40
    Entertainment67.27%28342.09
    Non-retail sales14.66%6175.02
    Automobile related uses13.60%5731.38
    General commercial18.77%7909.51
    Research and laboratory facilities4.97%2094.39

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