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The Adams County Board of Commissioners adopted the Development Standards and Regulations to guide development and protect and promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the county.
These Development Standards and Regulations are regularly updated to reflect the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, to ensure that they adhere to current case law, and to comply with updated State and Federal regulations.
View the Development Standards & Regulations in Municode here
Chapter 1 - Administration
Chapter 2 - Application and Permitting Procedures
Chapter 3 - Zone District Regulations
Chapter 4 - Design Requirements and Performance Standards
Chapter 5 - Subdivision Design, Improvements and Dedication
Chapter 6 - Regulations Governing Areas and Activities of State Interest
Chapter 7 - Roadway Standards and Technical Criteria
Chapter 8 - Access Design and Traffic Requirements
Chapter 9 - Storm Drainage Design and Stormwater Quality Control Regulations
Chapter 10 - Special District Guidelines and Regulations
Chapter 11 - Definitions
Appendix A - Applications
Appendix B - Engineering Checklists and Standards Detail
Appendix C - Engineering Road Standards
Appendix D - Model Service Plan for Special Districts
Appendix E - Intergovernmental Agreements for Denver International Airport
Part I - 1988 Agreement
Part II - 1988 Agreement on Annexation
Part III - 2016 Amendment
Official Code Interpretation Manual
Click here for the complete Development Standards & Regulations Document (may be slow due to large file size).
For old versions of the regulations, please contact the Community and Economic Development Department at 720.523.6800 or e-mail [email protected].
