Arapahoe County

Find Your Zone

• Select “Maps/GIS”

• Select “Address/Parcel Info”

• Enter address, click Find Address

• Under the address there is a “Zoning” option, click that

Find your zoning district in the Colorado Safe Parking Initiative’s “Zoning Code Regulations-County” spreadsheet or in the Arapahoe County Zone District Regulations

If your zone district does not allow for accessory uses for parking lots or cars, contact the Planning Division Manager to discuss your options.

Planning Division Manager

• Contact: Jan Yeckes

• Address: Lima Plaza, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112

• Phone: 720.874.6650

• Email: jyeckes@arapahoegov.com

Zoning Administrator

• Contact: Caitlyn Cahill

• Address: Lima Plaza, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112

• Phone: 720.874.6611

• Email: zoning@arapahoegov.com

General Zoning Regulations

Trash, Junk, and Inoperable Vehicles

No land shall be used as an outdoor storage area for trash, junk or inoperable vehicles unless allowed in the underlying zone district or approved in a PUD which specifically authorizes such use. 

Parking Lots Joint Use

Joint use facilities are allowed for those sites where it is proven that hours of operation for the various uses are substantially different or staggered, the recommended number and configuration of spaces is met by all uses and facilities, and there is evidence of an agreement for joint use.  A joint use parking agreement is required and must detail the terms of the agreement.  All involved and affected parties must commit to the fact that the uses will not require the parking spaces at the same time.  (4-1.2 D. 2.) 

Use of Parking Facilities

No area required by the County for the use of private off-street parking shall be used by any party as a commercial parking lot. (4-1.2 F. 6(b)) 

Inoperable Vehicle Definition

Any vehicle lacking a current valid registration that is displayed on the vehicle or trailer and/or whose operation is not currently possible due to the disassembly of vehicle parts preventing vehicle operation.  Inoperable vehicles shall not be permitted on residential properties and/or on the public right-of-way immediately adjacent to said residential property.