Thornton, Colorado

Last Reviewed
5th Jun 2025
Date Published
20th Mar 2025

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Permitted Uses
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Building Controls
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  • iconGeneral Industrial
  • iconUtility Structures
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  • iconStorage and Warehouses
  • iconAgricultural and Hunting
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Planning and Zoning for Thornton, CO

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Thornton, CO?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Industrial52.36%21973.95
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)23.70%9944.92
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction52.36%21973.95
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities51.78%21729.64
    Storage and warehouses52.36%21973.95
    General industrial52.36%21973.95
    Residential37.52%15745.89
    Two family dwelling7.57%3175.01
    Dwellings (unspecified)8.14%3415.46
    Communal housing38.13%16000.78
    Mobile and floating homes2.12%891.04
    Accessory dwelling unit32.93%13819.83
    Multi family dwelling4.38%1837.46
    Single family dwelling37.52%15745.89
    Mechanical67.01%28122.24
    Utility structures67.93%28507.42
    Communication towers67.01%28122.24
    Agriculture67.93%28507.42
    Agricultural and hunting67.93%28507.42
    Other14.65%6148.29
    Accessory67.01%28122.24
    Temporary uses52.36%21973.95
    Multiple97.65%40980.33
    Uncategorized14.65%6148.29
    Retail17.25%7239.34
    Eating and drinking establishments14.84%6228.06
    Restricted retail14.80%6210.51
    Professional services14.84%6228.06
    General retail14.84%6228.06
    Personal services17.25%7239.34
    Community52.36%21973.95
    Medical24.82%10414.35
    Public, quasi-public, and government99.79%41881.26
    Schools and universities67.01%28122.24
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure52.36%21973.95
    Lodging35.40%14854.85
    Bed & breakfast0.08%33.63
    Hotel/motel14.05%5894.81
    Short term rental35.40%14854.85
    Commercial5.17%2170.21
    Professional office14.84%6228.06
    General commercial8.96%3761.40
    Entertainment31.51%13224.34
    Non-retail sales14.84%6228.06
    Automobile related uses13.83%5806.02
    Research and laboratory facilities5.17%2170.21

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