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Digital Signage Services in Boulder, Colorado

Autotelic provides professional digital signage services throughout Boulder and the surrounding Boulder County area. Commercial digital signage including menu boards, wayfinding, video walls, and content management systems. Whether you're in Boulder (home to CU Boulder) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship backed by Colorado licensing and full insurance coverage.

Permit Thresholds

Boulder permit thresholds

Exempt work (no permit required, though work must still comply with all applicab
The complete list is referenced in Boulder Revised Code (B.R.C.) 1981, Title 10, Chapter 5, Section 10-5-2 (Adoption of International Building Code with Modifications, including exemptions in section J).Section 10-5-2
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Minor drywall repairs (<1 sheet or 32 sq ft).
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One-story accessory sheds (≤120 sq ft, ≤10 ft high, no utilities/electrical/mechanical/plumbing).
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Fences ≤7 ft high.
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Flatwork (private sidewalks, patios, driveways) ≤30 inches above grade, not over a basement/story below, and not part of an accessible route.
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Playground equipment accessory to 1- or 2-family dwellings.
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Prefabricated above-ground swimming pools accessory to 1- or 2-family dwellings (<24 inches deep, ≤5,000 gallons).
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Retaining walls ≤3 ft high (measured from footing bottom to wall top), unless supporting a surcharge or impounding certain flammables.

Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **City of Boulder Planning and Development Services (P&DS; specifically its Building Permits and Inspections section) issues residential building permits for properties within Boulder city limits.

Zoning & Dimensional Standards

Setback & dimensional standards in Boulder

Zone-district dimensional standards for Boulder, quoted verbatim from the Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024). Knowing your lot's district — and its setbacks, height, and coverage limits — is where every feasibility conversation starts.

Asetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)25' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)15'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)25'
Rear Setback (min)25'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) A setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

BCsetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)20'
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 12'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)15'
Rear Setback (min)20'
Building Height (max)35'; 40' (in I-zones)

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) BC setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

BCSsetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)10'
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 12'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)10'
Rear Setback (min)20'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) BCS setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

BMSsetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)0' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 5'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)0' for first and second stories 12' for third story and above
Rear Setback (min)0'
Building Height (max)38'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) BMS setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

BRsetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)20'
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 12'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)15'
Rear Setback (min)20'
Building Height (max)35'; 40' (in I-zones)

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) BR setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

BT-1setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)20'
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 12'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)15'
Rear Setback (min)20'
Building Height (max)35'; 40' (in I-zones)

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) BT-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

BT-2setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)20'
Side Interior Setback (min)10'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)15'
Rear Setback (min)25'
Building Height (max)35'; 40' (in I-zones)

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) BT-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

DT-1setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)0' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 12'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)0' (k)
Rear Setback (min)15'
Building Height (max)38'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) DT-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

DT-2setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)0' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 12'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)0' (k)
Rear Setback (min)15'
Building Height (max)38'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) DT-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

DT-3setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)0' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 12'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)0' (k)
Rear Setback (min)15'
Building Height (max)38'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) DT-3 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

DT-4setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)0' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 12'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)0'
Rear Setback (min)15'
Building Height (max)38'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) DT-4 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

DT-5setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)0' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 12'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)0' (k)
Rear Setback (min)15'
Building Height (max)38'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) DT-5 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

IGsetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)20'
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 12'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)15'
Rear Setback (min)20'
Building Height (max)35'; 40' (in I-zones)

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) IG setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

IMsetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)20'
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 12'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)15'
Rear Setback (min)20'
Building Height (max)35'; 40' (in I-zones)

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) IM setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

IMSsetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)0' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 5'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)0'
Rear Setback (min)10'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) IMS setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

IS-1setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)20'
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 12'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)15'
Rear Setback (min)20'
Building Height (max)35'; 40' (in I-zones)

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) IS-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

IS-2setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)20'
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 12'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)15'
Rear Setback (min)20'
Building Height (max)35'; 40' (in I-zones)

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) IS-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

MHsetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)See section 9-7-13
Side Interior Setback (min)See section 9-7-13
Rear Setback (min)See section 9-7-13
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) MH setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

MU-1setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)15'
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 5'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)0' or 5' (b)
Rear Setback (min)10'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) MU-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

MU-2setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)0' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 5'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)0'
Rear Setback (min)10'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) MU-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

MU-3setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)0' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 5'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)0' for first and second stories 12' for third story and above
Rear Setback (min)15'
Building Height (max)38'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) MU-3 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

MU-4setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)0' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 5'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)0' for first and second stories 12' for third story and above
Rear Setback (min)0'
Building Height (max)38'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) MU-4 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

Psetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)25' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)10'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)12.5' (k)
Rear Setback (min)25'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) P setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

REsetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)25' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)10'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)25'
Rear Setback (min)25'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RE setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

RH-1setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)15'
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 3'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i)
Rear Setback (min)15'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RH-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

RH-2setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)25' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)10'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)12.5' (k)
Rear Setback (min)25'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RH-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

RH-3setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)10'
Side Interior Setback (min)1' per 3' of bldg. height, 5' min. (i)
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i)
Rear Setback (min)15'
Building Height (max)40'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RH-3 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

RH-4setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)20'
Side Interior Setback (min)1' per 2' of bldg. height, 5' min. (i)
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i)
Rear Setback (min)20'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RH-4 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

RH-5setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)25' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)10'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)12.5' (k)
Rear Setback (min)25'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RH-5 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

RH-6setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)15'
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 3'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i)
Rear Setback (min)15'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RH-6 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

RH-7setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)10'
Side Interior Setback (min)1' per 3' of bldg. height, 5' min. (i)
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i)
Rear Setback (min)15'
Building Height (max)40'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RH-7 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

RL-1setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)25' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)5'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)12.5' (k)
Rear Setback (min)25'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RL-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

RL-2setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)20'
Side Interior Setback (min)1' per 2' of bldg. height, 5' min. (i)
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)10'
Rear Setback (min)20'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RL-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

RM-1setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)20'
Side Interior Setback (min)1' per 2' of bldg. height, 5' min. (i)
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)10'
Rear Setback (min)20'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RM-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

RM-2setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)25' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)5'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)12.5' (k)
Rear Setback (min)25'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RM-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

RM-3setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)15'
Side Interior Setback (min)0' or 3'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i)
Rear Setback (min)15'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RM-3 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

RMX-1setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)25' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)5'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)12.5' (k)
Rear Setback (min)25'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RMX-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

RMX-2setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)15'
Side Interior Setback (min)0' (attached DUs); 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 5' min. (detached DUs) (i)
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)0' (attached DUs); 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 5' min. (detached DUs) (i)
Rear Setback (min)20'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RMX-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

RR-1setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)25' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)15'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)25'
Rear Setback (min)25'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RR-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

RR-2setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)25' (k)
Side Interior Setback (min)10'
Side Setback Abutting Street (min)25'
Rear Setback (min)25'
Building Height (max)35'

Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RR-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code

Verify current requirements with the jurisdiction — informational reference only. Standards vary by overlay, lot, and use; we confirm the exact rules for your property during feasibility.

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What digital signage work covers

Digital signage in the Denver metro includes indoor menu and wayfinding displays as well as outdoor illuminated or digital signs. Indoor work is mostly mounts, players, and circuits. Outdoor work is a zoning sign plus electrical. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project and licensed specialty trades. Cost is project-specific and depends on indoor versus outdoor, size, and whether a Comprehensive Sign Plan already governs the site.

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Zoning, Landmark, and brightness

Outdoor signs need a zoning sign permit. If the property sits in an approved Comprehensive Sign Plan, new signs are reviewed against that plan before a permit is issued. Cherry Creek North projecting signs may need a vital sign plan. Landmark buildings and historic districts need Landmark review for exterior signs. Illuminated signs also need City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development electrical permits.

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Permits and who coordinates the work

Indoor hardwired displays typically need an electrical permit when new circuits are added. Outdoor work usually needs both zoning and electrical. Colorado DORA regulates electrical licensing. Cities and counties license general contractors. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license. Autotelic acts as a municipally licensed Denver general contractor and coordinates licensed specialty trades for digital-signage scopes.

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What buyers should prepare

Indoor versus outdoor, proposed location and size, landmark status if known, and whether the site already has a Comprehensive Sign Plan.

FAQ

Common questions

Do indoor lobby screens need a Denver sign permit?

Usually not a zoning sign permit if they stay inside. New circuits or hardwired mounts typically need a CPD electrical permit.

Who handles digital signage permits and licensing?

A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project and licensed specialty trades. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.

What is a Comprehensive Sign Plan?

A site-specific zoning document for larger facilities. If one exists, new signs are checked against it before a permit issues.

Do historic buildings need extra review?

Yes. Exterior signs on landmarks or in historic districts need Landmark review in addition to zoning and electrical.

What information helps define scope?

Indoor vs outdoor, size, photos of the wall or storefront, and city or county.

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