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Cherry Hills Village ADU / backyard cottage — local feasibility & estimate

ADU Feasibility Consultation, $350

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Exploring a backyard ADU in Cherry Hills Village? Autotelic helps assess feasibility against lot, setbacks, HOA, and local rules—then provides a clear estimate and build path with one team. No fake zoning envelopes. No invented prices or license claims.

What Cherry Hills Village requires

Code reference: ### Exempt Work (Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code Section 105.2, referencing adopted I-Codes) §105.2

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ADU / Backyard Cottage

Build an income-producing unit in your backyard

Book an ADU feasibility study

Two fixed-price studies, booked online before you pay for design: a site visit with a go/no-go read on your lot, or a written report you can take to a lender.

Pay when you book. We confirm within 24 hours or refund you in full.

  • ADU Feasibility Consultation

    An on-site review of your lot against local ADU zoning, setbacks, and utility access.

    Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)

    What's included

    An on-site review of your lot against local ADU zoning, setbacks, and utility access. You get a verbal go/no-go read plus a one-page summary of constraints and next steps.

  • ADU Feasibility Package

    Site visit plus a written feasibility report: local ADU zoning check, buildable envelope sketch, utility routing notes, and a preliminary budget.

    $475 deposit to book, the rest when the work is done · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)

    What's included

    Site visit plus a written feasibility report: local ADU zoning check, buildable envelope sketch, utility routing notes, and a preliminary budget. A documented go/no-go you can take to a lender.

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FREE PLANNING TOOLS

Both tools are free and take a couple of minutes — start in either one.

Local Service

ADU / Backyard Cottage Services in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado

Autotelic provides professional ADU / backyard cottage services throughout Cherry Hills Village and the surrounding Arapahoe County area. Accessory dwelling unit construction across the Denver metro — detached new builds, garage conversions, and basement conversions compliant with Colorado HB 24-1152. One veteran-owned design-build team runs the full Denver sequence under a single contract: zoning verification and concept design, municipal zoning and building permit reviews, then construction and inspections through certificate of occupancy. Whether you're in Cherry Hills Village (affluent south Denver) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship, licensed and insured.

Permit Thresholds

Cherry Hills Village permit thresholds

Code reference
The Village adopted the 2024 International Codes (I-Codes) at the beginning of 2026, including the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), and adheres to Chapter 18 of the Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code for building regulations.
Code reference
If an addition is more than 50% of the existing square footage, or if the aggregate floor area is demolished or reconstructed by more than 50%, or increased by 50% or more, the project is considered "redevelopment" and may have additional submittal and drainage requirements per Chapter 9 of the zoni
Code reference
Any electrical work on 400 amps (320 continuous) or greater requires a separate plan review.
Impervious Surface
If more than 2,500 square feet of impervious surface is added cumulatively (e.g., house addition, driveway, patio), a Phase III Drainage Plan is required.
Code Reference
Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code, Chapter 18, and the adopted 2024 International Residential Code.
Code reference
### Exempt Work (Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code Section 105.2, referencing adopted I-Codes)§105.2
Code reference
One-story detached, prefabricated storage sheds that do not exceed 120 square feet.
Code Reference
Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code, Section 105.2, referencing adopted I-Codes.§105.2
§105.2

Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Cherry Hills Village (specifically its Building Division under Community Development) issues residential building permits.

Zoning & ADU

Cherry Hills Village zoning & ADU quick facts

Code reference
Cherry Hills Village, Colorado's zoning regulations for single-family residential districts (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-3A, R-4, and R-5) include specific numeric development standards for additions, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), and garages.
R-1, R-2, R-3, R-3A Residential Districts
35 feet
R-4, R-5 Residential Districts
30 feet
Permitted
ADUs are permitted in any part of the City where single-family homes are allowed, via an administrative approval process, effective after June 30, 2025.
Code reference
Arapahoe County, which includes Cherry Hills Village, also permits both attached and detached ADUs in all agricultural and most residential zoning districts on lots that are at least 5,000 square feet.
Max Size
Between 500 and 800 square feet.
Code reference
For lots under 19 acres in urban areas, Arapahoe County regulations allow ADUs with up to two bedrooms, with square footage limitations based on lot size and/or the size of the principal dwelling.
Off-Street Parking Areas (including garages)
Shall be set back 20 feet from residential lot lines.

Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Cherry Hills Village (specifically its Building Division under Community Development) issues residential building permits.

A recent build

Backyard ADU in Denver

Denver · 2026

Status
Under construction — 2026
Managed on
Buildbot — Autotelic’s own PM platform
  • Architecture, site plans, and full MEP design completed in-house
  • Permits pulled — electric and plumbing rough-ins permitted and underway
  • Spray-foam insulation and exterior work in progress
  • First project managed end-to-end on Buildbot, Autotelic’s construction-PM platform

A ground-up backyard ADU in Denver — designed, permitted, and now under construction by Autotelic, and the first project managed end-to-end on Buildbot, Autotelic’s own construction-management platform.

Energy Code

Cherry Hills Village energy code quick facts

Code reference
Cherry Hills Village, Colorado, has adopted the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
Code reference
However, state law requires local jurisdictions to adopt and enforce the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code when updating any other building code, with amendments not permitted to decrease effectiveness or energy efficiency.
Code reference
An ordinance (Ordinance No. 2023, Series 1) also indicates the adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code.Ord. No. 2023
Code reference
Cherry Hills Village is located in IECC Climate Zone 5B.
Code reference
The following are key prescriptive requirements for residential remodels and additions, based on the 2021 IECC for Climate Zone 5B, which serve as minimum standards under the adopted energy code:
Code reference
### Key Prescriptive Requirements for Remodels/Additions (2021 IECC, Climate Zone 5B)
Requirement
R-49 minimum, with an R-60 retrofit recommended.
Code reference
The 2021 IECC raised the prescriptive ceiling to R-60, with R-49 acceptable only with a raised-heel truss (per IECC R402.2.1).
Ord. No. 2023

Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Cherry Hills Village (specifically its Building Division under Community Development) issues residential building permits.

Service Area

Serving Cherry Hills Village and Arapahoe County

We serve Cherry Hills Village, CO and all surrounding Denver metro communities. Our team is based in Denver and operates throughout the Front Range, from Castle Rock to Longmont and everywhere in between. Contact us for a free estimate on your Cherry Hills Village project.

FAQ

ADU feasibility FAQ

How much does ADU Feasibility Consultation cost in Cherry Hills Village?

$350.

How do I book?

Press Book next to the job, pick a date and a morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4) window, and pay in full. We confirm within 24 hours or refund you in full.

Can I build an ADU on my lot?

It depends on lot size, setbacks, HOA rules, and Cherry Hills Village’s code. Autotelic helps assess feasibility—we do not invent zoning envelopes or guarantee permit outcomes.

Is the online sizing tool a permit determination?

No. Lot-aware sizing on /adu/ is illustrative only and is not a permit determination. A clear estimate and local review come next.

What happens after I start an estimate?

You move from feasibility into a clear estimate with the same design-build team, then permit coordination and build with a licensed Denver-metro crew when you proceed.

What will an ADU cost?

The lot lookup is free. Our ADU cost page shows planning ranges for a detached backyard cottage; your lot, utility connections and finishes affect the price. Start an estimate for your project, or call (720) 287-7958 to talk it through. A fixed-price build proposal comes after feasibility.

How long does an ADU project take?

First we check your lot and agree on the scope. Then come design and drawings, city permit review, and construction with inspections. Your lot, utility connections, design changes and the city’s review schedule affect the timing. Your proposal includes a project-specific schedule before you commit to the build. A consultation booking is the first planning conversation, not a construction start date.

Who builds the ADU?

Autotelic’s local design-build team takes your project from the first concept through an estimate, permits and construction. You have one team to talk to along the way.

Do you handle ADU permits and inspections?

Yes — ADU permitting is municipal, and we manage zoning review, permit application, and every inspection through certificate of occupancy.

Detached, attached, or garage conversion — which is right?

Each has different zoning, cost, and site implications. We design all three and recommend based on your lot, budget, and how you plan to use the unit.

How small a lot can support an ADU?

Smaller than most people assume — many Front Range single-unit lots that owners write off can carry a detached unit, and each city sets its own minimum lot size, setbacks, and building coverage. Whether your district’s standards leave room for a backyard cottage — or point you toward a garage or basement conversion instead — is exactly what the feasibility check answers for your address.

What is the ADU permit process?

Two municipal reviews run in order: a zoning review confirming the unit fits your district’s standards, then a building permit review of the construction documents, with inspections during the build and a certificate of occupancy at the end. Colorado HB 24-1152 now requires most Front Range municipalities to allow ADUs on single-unit lots, and we confirm how your city implements it as the first step of feasibility.

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