Thornton, Colorado

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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(sq. m)
Industrial		0.36%	152.43
	Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)	14.62%	6153.78
	Mining, excavation and resource extraction	1.87%	789.08
	General industrial	0.36%	152.43
Residential		27.65%	11641.25
	Accessory dwelling unit	35.48%	14938.74
	Multi family dwelling	7.54%	3173.39
	Single family dwelling	27.65%	11641.25
Mechanical		67.18%	28285.88
	Utility structures	69.06%	29074.96
	Communication towers	67.18%	28285.88
Agriculture		52.03%	21905.36
	Agricultural and hunting	52.03%	21905.36
Other		48.10%	20252.18
	Accessory	67.18%	28285.88
	Uncategorized	15.51%	6530.70
	Temporary uses	52.57%	22132.10
	Multiple	48.10%	20252.18
Retail		12.75%	5369.46
	General retail	16.96%	7142.53
	Eating and drinking establishments	12.75%	5369.46
Community		98.80%	41599.39
	Schools and universities	14.62%	6153.78
	Public, quasi-public, and government	98.80%	41599.39
Lodging		37.65%	15853.39
	Short term rental	37.65%	15853.39
Commercial		13.80%	5809.27
	Professional office	0.02%	9.89
	Entertainment	66.98%	28202.59
	General commercial	13.80%	5809.27

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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(sq. m)
Industrial		0.36%	152.43
	Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)	14.62%	6153.78
	Mining, excavation and resource extraction	1.87%	789.08
	General industrial	0.36%	152.43
Residential		27.65%	11641.25
	Accessory dwelling unit	35.48%	14938.74
	Multi family dwelling	7.54%	3173.39
	Single family dwelling	27.65%	11641.25
Mechanical		67.18%	28285.88
	Utility structures	69.06%	29074.96
	Communication towers	67.18%	28285.88
Agriculture		52.03%	21905.36
	Agricultural and hunting	52.03%	21905.36
Other		48.10%	20252.18
	Accessory	67.18%	28285.88
	Uncategorized	15.51%	6530.70
	Temporary uses	52.57%	22132.10
	Multiple	48.10%	20252.18
Retail		12.75%	5369.46
	General retail	16.96%	7142.53
	Eating and drinking establishments	12.75%	5369.46
Community		98.80%	41599.39
	Schools and universities	14.62%	6153.78
	Public, quasi-public, and government	98.80%	41599.39
Lodging		37.65%	15853.39
	Short term rental	37.65%	15853.39
Commercial		13.80%	5809.27
	Professional office	0.02%	9.89
	Entertainment	66.98%	28202.59
	General commercial	13.80%	5809.27

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(sq. m)
Industrial		0.36%	152.43
	Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)	14.62%	6153.78
	Mining, excavation and resource extraction	1.87%	789.08
	General industrial	0.36%	152.43
Residential		27.65%	11641.25
	Accessory dwelling unit	35.48%	14938.74
	Multi family dwelling	7.54%	3173.39
	Single family dwelling	27.65%	11641.25
Mechanical		67.18%	28285.88
	Utility structures	69.06%	29074.96
	Communication towers	67.18%	28285.88
Agriculture		52.03%	21905.36
	Agricultural and hunting	52.03%	21905.36
Other		48.10%	20252.18
	Accessory	67.18%	28285.88
	Uncategorized	15.51%	6530.70
	Temporary uses	52.57%	22132.10
	Multiple	48.10%	20252.18
Retail		12.75%	5369.46
	General retail	16.96%	7142.53
	Eating and drinking establishments	12.75%	5369.46
Community		98.80%	41599.39
	Schools and universities	14.62%	6153.78
	Public, quasi-public, and government	98.80%	41599.39
Lodging		37.65%	15853.39
	Short term rental	37.65%	15853.39
Commercial		13.80%	5809.27
	Professional office	0.02%	9.89
	Entertainment	66.98%	28202.59
	General commercial	13.80%	5809.27