Glenwood Springs (City), Colorado
Overview
| Name | Tiny Home on Foundation (THOF) as ADUs |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Glenwood Springs (City) |
| Zoning Districts | Most Residential Zone Districts |
| Effective Date | 10/26/2021 |
| Municipal Code | Title 070: Development Code; Section 070.030.040 - Accessory Uses and Structures |
| Code Link | https://library.municode.com/co/glenwood_springs/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT070DECO_ART070.030USRE_070.030.040ACUSST |
| Authority | Community Development Department |
Summary
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a separate, complete dwelling unit that is for-rent and that is contained within a single family home or in a detached building on the same property.
An ADU is allowed in most of the City’s residential zone districts as long as the unit meets certain requirements, some of which include:
- The unit is not less than 300 square feet and not more than 1,000 square feet AND it does not exceed 55% of the floor area of the primary dwelling.
- The unit, if detached, is compatible with the primary dwelling.
- There is 1 off-street parking space provided on site for each bedroom in the unit.
- The unit complies with Building Code requirements.
- The unit complies with all setback and height requirements of the zone district in which it is located.
For more information about ADUs consult the Accessory Dwelling Unit Guide. It is very thorough. Although the code does not specifically mention tiny homes, the City is encouraging tiny homes on foundations that are no less than 300 square feet, and ADUs receives a break on system improvement fees.
If you are interested in constructing an ADU you are first required to submit an ADU application and an application for a building permit.
Need More Info?
For more information about ADUs consult the Accessory Dwelling Unit Guide.
Key Contacts
Community Development Department
City Hall
101 W. 8th Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-6400
Notes
Source: https://www.ci.glenwood-springs.co.us/
Updated: March 2021 – Loran
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Key
Category
Building Code — Legislation that speaks to how to construct a tiny house.
Zoning Code — Legislation that speaks to how the lot will be used.
Type
ADU — Accessory Dwelling Unit
DMV — Division of Motor Vehicles
IB — Industrialized Buildings
IRC — International Residential Code
PUD — Planned Unit Development
RV — Recreational Vehicle
SF — Single Family Dwelling
T — Transitional Housing
UDO — Unified Development Ordinance
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