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    Can I put a shed in my front yard?

    The short answer

    Often not. Many Colorado cities only allow accessory buildings in side or rear yards, and front-yard placement commonly runs into larger setbacks or outright limits. Rules come from your local zoning code, not from the shed builder, so confirm with your city or county before choosing a spot. Our Colorado shed permit requirements guide explains how zoning and setbacks work.

    Corner lots and rural parcels can be treated differently than standard subdivision lots, and HOAs can add their own placement rules. If the backyard will not work, tell us about your site — on-site builds and site prep can open up placement options.

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