ADU regulations in Colorado (what to verify locally)

Setbacks, height, lot coverage, owner occupancy, short-term rental rules, and utility capacity are common decision points. Some cities publish ADU guides; others require a planner meeting.

Confirm the envelope you are allowed to build—then select or adapt a plan. Buying a plan first and discovering a zoning conflict is expensive.

Browse ADU plans, filter professionals with Colorado regions, and post a brief with your address-level goals (not legal advice—hire local counsel when rules are uncertain).