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ADU rules in Colorado Springs
These are the primary sources for accessory dwelling unit regulations in Colorado Springs: the city's own zoning code, planning department pages, and permit guides. Start here before talking to anyone: the rules below are what your permit reviewer will apply.
ADU regulations
- coloradosprings.govOfficial sourceVerified July 2026https://coloradosprings.gov/adu
- coloradosprings.govOfficial sourceLive July 2026ADU Application Instruction & Affidavits (PDF)https://coloradosprings.gov/system/files/2023-03/ADU%20Application%20Instruction%20%26%20Affidavits.pdf
- codelibrary.amlegal.comOfficial sourceReviewed July 2026https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/coloradospringsco/latest/coloradosprings_co/0-0-0-50907Browse the full code library
- codelibrary.amlegal.comOfficial sourceVerified July 2026https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/coloradospringsco/latest/coloradosprings_co/0-0-0-51653
Colorado statewide law also applies
Colorado sets baseline ADU rights at the state level. Where local rules are stricter than state law allows, state law usually wins, so both are worth reading.
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