FAQs • Clear Creek County, CO • CivicEngage

Does the County enforce covenants?: Clear Creek County does not enforce private covenants. Covenants are typically administered and enforced by Homeowners Associations.

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1. What are the required building setbacks and allowed uses in my zoning district?: Setback requirements and uses are based on the zoning district; the County’s Zoning Resolution may be accessed online or by calling (303) 679-2436. Note: Planned Developments (PDs) have specific setback requirements. Hard Copies of the Zoning Resolution may be purchased from the Planning Department for a cost of $16.04 or $20.54 if mailed.

2. Can I subdivide my property into several lots?: Please contact the Clear Creek Planning Department (303) 679-2436 for more information.

3. Will subdividing change my property tax status?: It is likely that subdividing will change the property tax status of your property. Questions regarding property tax related issues should be directed to the Clear Creek County Assessor’s Office at (303)679-2315.

4. Does the County enforce covenants?: Clear Creek County does not enforce private covenants. Covenants are typically administered and enforced by Homeowners Associations.

5. Can I just deed property to my children without going through the subdivision process?: In the State of Colorado, properties of less than 35 acres in size may not be created without approval of the local government. Executing a deed for a property under 35 acres in size without gaining approval from the local government can result in that property being considered an illegal subdivision. Clear Creek County will not issue permits of any type for illegally subdivided properties.

6. How do I determine where my property boundaries are?: If your property is part of a previously platted subdivision or division, there will be a plat on file with the Clerk and Recorders Office at (303)679-2340. These plats may be viewed by the public during business hours and will show the location of the surveyor’s pins which mark the property boundaries. Property owners may also look for these pins on their property to determine existing property boundaries. If not previously recorded plats exist and no pins can be found, property owners may choose to have their property surveyed by a Professional Land Surveyor.

7. How do I file a complaint?: Submit the form on the website. If you do not have access to a computer, you can call (303) 679-2436 or (303) 679-2362 and we will mail you a complaint form.
complaint form

8. Can I camp on my property?: A recreational vehicle within the County for a period of two (2) weeks from the time such recreational vehicle first arrives in the County, provided that during such time sanitary facilities are available at all times to the occupants of the recreational vehicle. For additional information, please contact the Planning Department at (303) 679-2436.

9. How can I learn more about camping in Clear Creek County?: You can learn more and print Clear Creek camping flyer here Learn More/Print Flyer

10. Can I leave my recreational vehicle on my property year around?: No, vacant land in Clear Creek County must remain vacant until a principal permitted use is established of a special use is obtained. The storage of one (1) unoccupied recreational vehicle is allowed as an accessory use to an existing legal Permitted Principal Use.

11. Can I put a mobile home on my property?: No. According to Section 3, Clear Creek County does not allow a mobile home to be used as a principal or accessory building in any zone district except for Mobile Home zone districts.

12. Can I have animals, small livestock, and large livestock including horses?: Possibly, see Section 1008 of the Zoning Regulations.

13. What can I do when someone trashes their property with incomplete, extensively damaged, or unlicensed vehicles, and Junk?: Section 1008.1 Junk of the Zoning Regulations states No owner, agent, or occupant of any property shall be allowed to accumulate junk, including any incomplete, extensively damaged, or unlicensed vehicles, within view from adjacent private property or public rights-of-way. The property owner can be fined or can receive jail time depending on the offense. How do I file a complaint?
complaint form

14. How can I obtain a copy of the Clear Creek County Land Use Regulations?: You can come into our office in Georgetown to purchase a complete copy for $16:04, request a copy to be mailed to you for $20.54, request a CD copy for $10, or request a few pages of specified information to be faxed, mailed, or emailed.

15. Can I live on my property during the construction of my primary residence?: You must obtain a Special Use Permit for living quarters prior to placing the recreational vehicle on the property from the Planning Department.

16. Can I build a storage shed (accessory structure) on my property if it is vacant land, and if so, do I need a building permit?: No. Clear Creek County does not allow accessory structures without a principal permitted use or a special use permit from the Planning Department.

17. Can I build a storage shed (accessory structure) on my property if I have a house, and if so, do I need a building permit?: If the property is less than an acre the accessory structure is limited to less than 120 square feet, unless a variance is obtained. An accessory structure must always meet the current setbacks associated with your zone district. Any accessory structure over 120 square feet must obtain a building permit.
Please note: An accessory structure may not be occupied as a dwelling. Even though the accessory structure may or may not need a building permit.

18. Are tiny homes allowed in Clear Creek County?: See more information More Information...