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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Craig, CO

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# of Parcels
3,836
Zoning districts
13
Zoning Districts:
3,841 parcels · 13 districts
RLD
46%(1,776)
RMH
10%(396)
RMD
10%(370)
RHD
9%(358)
Other
24%(941)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Craig, CO?

Craig, CO follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits

  • –Maximum size of 850 sq ft or 50% of the principal dwelling’s living area, whichever is less

Detached ADU Size Limits

  • –Maximum 850 sq ft or 50% of the principal dwelling's living area (excluding garage), whichever is less.

Max Units

  • –1 ADU per residential lot

Owner Occupancy

  • –No owner-occupancy requirement.

Parking

  • –1 space per ADU bedroom; garage cannot count unless used for the ADU; off-street parking must be on the same lot; surface must match the adjacent roadway/alley

Rental Restrictions

  • –Short-term rentals prohibited

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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