ADUs are allowed in Hot Sulphur SpringsTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Hot Sulphur Springs, CO
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# of Properties
402
Owner-occupied
25%
Zoning districts
6
Avg Home Value
$323,844
Median Lot Size
0.26 acres
Avg Income
$122,857
Residential Types:
402 housing units
Single Family
64%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
32%
Zoning Districts:
529 parcels · 6 districts
R-1
71%(375)
B
17%(90)
O
4%(23)
R-2
4%(23)
Other
3%(18)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Hot Sulphur Springs, CO?
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement stated.
Parking
- –1 space per dwelling unit; no ADU-specific standards; general off-street parking rules apply town-wide (required and maintained; joint use allowed by recorded agreement)
ADU State Law
What can you build in Colorado?
- –ADUs must be approved based on objective standards; no discretionary hearings allowed.
- –Historic properties: Local historic review may still apply in designated historic districts.
- –Exempt parcels: ADUs are not required to be allowed on parcels without adequate water/sewer, in floodways, or on certain historic properties.
- –HOAs cannot prohibit ADUs: HOA rules that conflict with the state ADU law are void.
- –Parking exceptions exist: In rare cases, one parking space may be required if there is no existing off-street parking and on-street parking is prohibited.
- –Local rules still matter: Building code, fire code, utility capacity, and life-safety standards still apply.
- –More permissive is allowed: Municipalities may allow larger ADUs, multiple ADUs, or additional housing types beyond what the state requires.
- –Local zoning controls whether ADUs are allowed at all.
- –HOA rules may still apply.
- –More permissive local rules are allowed.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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