Land Use & Zoning

In Colorado, zoning authority is primarily granted to local governments under:

AFederal zoning enabling legislation
BColorado's state enabling statutes that delegate zoning power to municipalities and counties✓ Correct
CColorado Real Estate Commission regulations
DConstitutional provisions in Article X

Explanation

Colorado municipalities and counties derive their zoning authority from state enabling statutes (primarily C.R.S. § 31-23-201 for municipalities and § 30-28-101 for counties). These statutes delegate the power to regulate land use to local governments.

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