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Brighton council updates ADU setbacks to comply with state law; ordinance passes unanimously

City Council of the City of Brighton, Colorado · January 20, 2026
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Summary

Council approved code amendments to give attached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) the same rear setbacks as detached ADUs, aligning local code with state statute and preserving eligibility for DOLA and CHFA ADU grant programs; vote 9–0.

Brighton City Council unanimously approved on Jan. 20 an ordinance amendment that sets rear setback standards for attached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to match those for detached ADUs and accessory buildings.

Affordable housing coordinator Sean Wyman told council that a June change required by state statute meant attached ADUs needed the same rear setback treatment as…

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