Zoning Resolution

Jefferson County Zoning Resolution header

Zoning provides for the orderly growth of communities through the designation of areas for each type of development such as residential, agricultural, commercial and industrial. All four types of activity are essential to the economy of an area, and yet it is not desirable for the enterprises which produce odors, noise, dust or smoke to be located in the midst of a heavily populated residential district. Zoning allows ample area for all activities while maintaining property values through the designation of specific areas for each. The Zoning Resolution was originally adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on May 6, 1946.

Zoning Resolution Adopted January 18, 2022

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Approved Fence and Shed Regulation Revisions

The following changes were approved by the Board of County Commissioners on May 10, 2022.

  1. There is no longer a requirement for a Fence Permit in unincorporated Jefferson County.
  2. There is no longer a requirement for a Miscellaneous Permit for mini-structures/sheds up to 200 square feet in unincorporated Jefferson County.
  3. The new side setback requirement in the Residential-One (R-1) zone district has changed from 15 feet to a 5-foot minimum on each side, but a combined setback of 15 feet. 

The regulation changes with red-marks are below and will be reflected in an updated version of the Zoning Resolution as soon as possible.
Section 2 – General Provisions and Regulations
Section 19 – Accessory Uses
Section 30 – Residential District

Individual Sections of the Zoning Resolution

  1. Cover, Credits, Table of Contents, and Intro Table (PDF)
  2. Definitions (PDF)
  3. Section 01 Administrative Provisions (PDF)
  4. Section 02 General Provisions and Regulations (PDF)
  5. Section 03 Notification (PDF)
  6. Section 04 Pre-Application Review Process (PDF)
  7. Section 05 Community Meeting Process (PDF)
  8. Section 06 Rezoning and Special Use Process (PDF)
  9. Section 07 Site Development Plan Process (PDF)
  10. Section 08 Location and Extent Process (PDF)
  11. Section 09 Submittal Requirements (PDF)
  12. Section 10 Enforcement and Administrative Exceptions (PDF)
  13. Section 11 Board of Adjustment (PDF)
  14. Section 12 Lighting (PDF)
  15. Section 13 Architecture (PDF)
  16. Section 14 Off-Street Parking and Loading (PDF)
  17. Section 15 Landscaping (PDF)
  18. Section 16 Land Disturbance (PDF)
  19. Section 17 Permanent Stormwater Quality Structure Maintenance (PDF)
  20. Section 18 Alternate Energy Resources (PDF)
  21. Section 19 Accessory Uses (PDF)
  22. Section 20 Nonconforming Buildings, Structures and other Uses (PDF)
  23. Section 21 Home Occupations (PDF)
  24. Section 22 Special Events (PDF)
  1. Section 23 Signs (PDF)
  2. Section 24 Telecommunication Uses (PDF)
  3. Section 25 Commercial District (PDF)
  4. Section 26 Corridor District (PDF)
  5. Section 27 Industrial District (PDF)
  6. Section 28 Mixed Use District (PDF)
  7. Section 29 Planned Development District (PDF)
  8. Section 30 Residential District (PDF)
  9. Section 31 Mountain Residential District (PDF)
  10. Section 32 Suburban Residential District (PDF)
  11. Section 33 Agricultural District (PDF)
  12. Section 34 Mobile Home Park District (PDF)
  13. Section 35 Conservation District (PDF)
  14. Section 36 Mineral Conservation District (PDF)
  15. Section 37 Floodplain Overlay District (PDF)
  16. Section 38 Geologic Hazard Overlay District (PDF)
  17. Section 39 Wildfire Hazard Overlay District (PDF)
  18. Section 40 Dipping Bedrock Overlay District (PDF)
  19. Section 41 Mountain Groundwater Overlay District (PDF)
  20. Section 42 Drilling and Production of Oil and Gas (PDF)
  21. Section 43 County Gravel Mining, Crushing and Stockpiling (PDF)
  22. Section 44 Mining Site Plan (PDF)
  23. Section 45 Covid-19 Regulations (PDF)

Supporting Documents

  1. Wildfire Overlay Map (PDF)