Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Boulder County, CO. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through July 23, 2026
Updated with meetings through July 23, 2026.
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Mountain and forest land managed to conserve forest resources, protect the natural environment, and preserve open areas, with 35 acre minimum parcels.
Rural farm and ranch areas where conserving agricultural land is the priority, allowing homes only where they fit alongside farming.
Country residential areas developed at a density and character that stays compatible with neighboring agricultural land.
Low density urban edge neighborhoods of single family homes on roomy one acre style lots.
Low density suburban neighborhoods of single family homes, where residents may also keep a few hens and bee colonies for their own use.
Medium density residential areas that allow a variety of housing options, including apartments and other multi unit homes.
Areas for manufactured home parks in suitable locations, supporting affordable housing and preserving existing housing stock.
Mixed areas that pair a variety of homes with a limited number of small businesses that fit comfortably next to residential uses.
Restricted retail and business areas limited to uses with minimal outside impact on surrounding properties.
General commercial areas for a fuller range of business, retail, and service uses than the Business district allows.
Areas for research facilities, light industry, warehouses, and distribution centers with modest external impacts.
The county's heavier industrial zone, allowing general industry and manufacturing along with some commercial and retail uses.
Urban areas of economic value to the county, developed through special review as planned office, industrial, research, or mixed projects compatible with their surroundings.
Rural areas where homes and small businesses are allowed only in forms that fit established historic settlements.
A flexible district for established rural communities, tailoring allowed uses to each community to carry out the county comprehensive plan.
A community specific district for Niwot, created under the Rural Community article to protect the town's semi rural village character while guiding new development.
Mountain sites that permit somewhat more intensive institutional use of land than the surrounding Forestry district, where it can occur without harming forests, open areas, or nearby homes.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Boulder County in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
Boulder County · Jul 15, 2026
Denied · UnanimousReject edit to rural lands designation (Area 2 Neighborhood 1 reclassification), denied unanimously on Jul 15, 2026 in Boulder County.
Your move: Denied. Check this board's approval pattern before filing a similar request.
Boulder County · Jul 21, 2026
ApprovedBVCP history section (pages 14-17) - condition maintained, approved on Jul 21, 2026 in Boulder County.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Boulder County · Jul 21, 2026
ApprovedBVCP future land use map - Neighborhood 1 to Rural Lands in Planning Area 2, approved on Jul 21, 2026 in Boulder County.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Boulder County · Jul 21, 2026
Approved · UnanimousBVCP rural class land use goals - economic livelihoods bullet, approved unanimously on Jul 21, 2026 in Boulder County.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
In Boulder County, 82% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Land use / comp-plan amendment clear 88%, Single-family homes 89%. ZoneWire analyzed 68 land-use board decisions in Boulder County over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Land use / comp-plan amendment | 26 | 88% |
| Single-family homes | 9 | 89% |
| Commercial / office / retail | 11 | 91% |
These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.
Get free county alertsThe official Boulder County zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://maps.bouldercounty.org/boco/PropertySearch/. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Boulder County include F (Forestry), A (Agricultural), RR (Rural Residential), ER (Estate Residential), SR (Suburban Residential), MF (Multifamily), MH (Manufactured Home Park), T (Transitional). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
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