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Code reference: Exemptions and permit triggers align with administrative sections (e.g., analogous to IBC/IRC Section 105 or city-specific Admin provisions such as those referenced in policy documents like ADMIN 131/138). §105

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Permits & Licensing

Permits in Denver

Building permits in Denver are issued by Community Planning and Development, and contractor licensing here is municipal — a Denver-licensed contractor pulls Denver permits. We handle permit applications and inspections as part of every project. Authority: City and County of Denver — Community Planning and Development.

Permit Thresholds

Denver permit thresholds

Code reference: Drywall patching or replacement of one sheet no larger than 4 ft by 8 ft.
Code/municipal-code references: Requirements are administered under the Denver Building and Fire Code (2025 edition, effective December 31, 2025, incorporating 2024 I-Codes with local amendments; prior editions referenced similar administrative provisions).
Code reference: Exemptions and permit triggers align with administrative sections (e.g., analogous to IBC/IRC Section 105 or city-specific Admin provisions such as those referenced in policy documents like ADMIN 131/138).§105
Code reference: Demolition has a specific reference (Denver Commercial Building Code Section 130.3 for exempted work).§130.3
There is a tiered schedule (e.g., $1–$500: $20 permit fee; higher tiers add per-$1,000 amounts with 50% plan review on many ranges); see the full table in the Development Fees policy for exact tiers.

§105Source: denvergov.org

Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with City and County of Denver — Community Planning and Development.

Zoning & Dimensional Standards

Setback & dimensional standards in Denver

Zone-district dimensional standards for Denver, quoted verbatim from the Denver Zoning Code. Knowing your lot's district — and its setbacks, height, and coverage limits — is where every feasibility conversation starts.

E-CC-3setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	0'
Side Street Setback (min)	0'
Side Interior Setback (min)	0'

Denver Zoning Code E-CC-3 setback standards (4.3, p.37) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-MS-2setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code E-MS-2 setback standards (4.3, p.33) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-MS-3setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code E-MS-3 setback standards (4.3, p.33) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-MS-5setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code E-MS-5 setback standards (4.3, p.33) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-MU-2.5setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20'
Side Street Setback (min)	5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	7.5'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	45%
Zone Lot Area (min)	6,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	50'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/30'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/2.5
Bulk Plane	10'/10'

Denver Zoning Code E-MU-2.5 setback standards (4.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-MX-2setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code E-MX-2 setback standards (4.3, p.33) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-MX-2Asetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code E-MX-2A setback standards (4.3, p.33) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-MX-3setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code E-MX-3 setback standards (4.3, p.33) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-MX-3Asetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code E-MX-3A setback standards (4.3, p.33) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-MX-Esetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	40% E-MS: 60%
Side Street Setback (min)	25%

Denver Zoning Code E-MX-E setback standards (4.3, p.39) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-RH-2.5setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20'
Side Street Setback (min)	5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	7.5'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	45%
Zone Lot Area (min)	6,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	50'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/30'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/2.5
Bulk Plane	10'/10'

Denver Zoning Code E-RH-2.5 setback standards (4.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-RX-3setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code E-RX-3 setback standards (4.3, p.33) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-RX-5setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code E-RX-5 setback standards (4.3, p.33) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-SU-Asetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	12' 12' 20' 20' 20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	3' 5' 5' 7.5' 3' 3' min one side/ 10' min com- bined 5' 10'
Building Coverage (max)	45%
Zone Lot Area (min)	3,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	25'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/17'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/1
Bulk Plane	17'/10'

Denver Zoning Code E-SU-A setback standards (4.3, p.21) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-SU-Bsetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	12' 12' 20' 20' 20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	3' 5' 5' 7.5' 3' 3' min one side/ 10' min com- bined 5' 10'
Zone Lot Area (min)	4,500 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	35'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/17'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/1
Bulk Plane	17'/10'

Denver Zoning Code E-SU-B setback standards (4.3, p.21) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-SU-Dsetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20'
Side Street Setback (min)	5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	45%
Zone Lot Area (min)	6,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	50'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/30'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/2.5
Bulk Plane	10'/10'

Denver Zoning Code E-SU-D setback standards (4.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-SU-Gsetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	12' 12' 20' 20' 20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	3' 5' 5' 7.5' 3' 3' min one side/ 10' min com- bined 5' 10'
Building Coverage (max)	45%
Zone Lot Area (min)	9,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	62.5'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/30'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/2.5
Bulk Plane	10'/10'

Denver Zoning Code E-SU-G setback standards (4.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-TU-Bsetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20'
Side Street Setback (min)	3'
Side Interior Setback (min)	3'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	12' 12' 20' 20' 20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	3' 5' 5' 7.5' 3' 3' min one side/ 10' min com- bined 5' 10'
Building Coverage (max)	45%
Zone Lot Area (min)	4,500 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	35'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/17'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/1
Bulk Plane	17'/10'

Denver Zoning Code E-TU-B setback standards (4.3, p.21) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

E-TU-Csetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20'
Side Street Setback (min)	5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	3' min one side/ 10' min combined
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	12' 12' 20' 20' 20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	3' 5' 5' 7.5' 3' 3' min one side/ 10' min com- bined 5' 10'
Building Coverage (max)	45%
Zone Lot Area (min)	5,500 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	50'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/17'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/1
Bulk Plane	17'/10'

Denver Zoning Code E-TU-C setback standards (4.3, p.21) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

G-MS-3setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code G-MS-3 setback standards (6.3, p.27) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

G-MS-5setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code G-MS-5 setback standards (6.3, p.27) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

G-MU-12setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	7.5'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	10'
Zone Lot Area (min)	6,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	50'

Denver Zoning Code G-MU-12 setback standards (6.3, p.29) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

G-MU-20setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	7.5'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	10'
Zone Lot Area (min)	6,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	50'

Denver Zoning Code G-MU-20 setback standards (6.3, p.29) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

G-MU-3setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20'
Side Street Setback (min)	5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	3' min one side/10' min combined
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	45%
Zone Lot Area (min)	3,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	25'

Denver Zoning Code G-MU-3 setback standards (6.3, p.17) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

G-MU-5setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20'
Side Street Setback (min)	5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	45%
Zone Lot Area (min)	3,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	25'

Denver Zoning Code G-MU-5 setback standards (6.3, p.17) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

G-MU-8setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20'
Side Street Setback (min)	5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	7.5'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	40%
Zone Lot Area (min)	3,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	25'

Denver Zoning Code G-MU-8 setback standards (6.3, p.17) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

G-MX-3setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code G-MX-3 setback standards (6.3, p.27) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

G-RH-3setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20'
Side Street Setback (min)	15'
Side Interior Setback (min)	3'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	60%
Zone Lot Area (min)	3,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	25'
Bulk Plane	12'

Denver Zoning Code G-RH-3 setback standards (6.3, p.17) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

G-RO-3setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20'
Side Street Setback (min)	5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	3' min one side/10' min combined
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	45%
Zone Lot Area (min)	3,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	25'

Denver Zoning Code G-RO-3 setback standards (6.3, p.17) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

G-RO-5setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20'
Side Street Setback (min)	5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	45%
Zone Lot Area (min)	3,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	25'

Denver Zoning Code G-RO-5 setback standards (6.3, p.17) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

G-RX-3setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code G-RX-3 setback standards (6.3, p.27) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

G-RX-5setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code G-RX-5 setback standards (6.3, p.27) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

S-CC-3setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	0'
Side Street Setback (min)	0'
Side Interior Setback (min)	0'

Denver Zoning Code S-CC-3 setback standards (3.3, p.29) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

S-CC-5setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	0'
Side Street Setback (min)	0'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code S-CC-5 setback standards (3.3, p.33) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

S-MS-3setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	0'
Side Street Setback (min)	0'
Side Interior Setback (min)	0'

Denver Zoning Code S-MS-3 setback standards (3.3, p.29) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

S-MU-3setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	13.1.5.9 or 20' , whichever
Side Street Setback (min)	5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	50%
Zone Lot Area (min)	4,500 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	37.5'
Height in Feet (max)	32'/32'
Height in Stories (max)	3/3

Denver Zoning Code S-MU-3 setback standards (3.3, p.21) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

S-MX-12setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20' 20'/25'
Side Interior Setback (min)	35'/40'

Denver Zoning Code S-MX-12 setback standards (3.3, p.39) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

S-MX-12Asetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20' 20'/25'
Side Interior Setback (min)	35'/40'

Denver Zoning Code S-MX-12A setback standards (3.3, p.39) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

S-MX-2setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	0'
Side Street Setback (min)	0'
Side Interior Setback (min)	0'

Denver Zoning Code S-MX-2 setback standards (3.3, p.29) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

S-MX-2Asetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	40% Residential Only Buildings: 30%
Side Street Setback (min)	25%
Side Interior Setback (min)	0'

Denver Zoning Code S-MX-2A setback standards (3.3, p.37) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

S-MX-3setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	0'
Side Street Setback (min)	0'
Side Interior Setback (min)	0'

Denver Zoning Code S-MX-3 setback standards (3.3, p.31) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

S-MX-3Asetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	15'

Denver Zoning Code S-MX-3A setback standards (3.3, p.39) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

S-MX-5setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20'
Side Interior Setback (min)	35'/40'

Denver Zoning Code S-MX-5 setback standards (3.3, p.39) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

S-MX-5Asetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20'
Side Interior Setback (min)	35'/40'

Denver Zoning Code S-MX-5A setback standards (3.3, p.39) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

S-MX-8Asetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	20'

Denver Zoning Code S-MX-8A setback standards (3.3, p.39) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

S-RH-2.5setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	50%
Zone Lot Area (min)	4,500 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	37.5'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/30'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/2.5
Bulk Plane	10'/10'

Denver Zoning Code S-RH-2.5 setback standards (3.3, p.21) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

S-SU-Asetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Side Interior Setback (min)	3' 5'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	50%
Zone Lot Area (min)	3,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	25'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/30'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/2.5
Bulk Plane	10'/10'

Denver Zoning Code S-SU-A setback standards (3.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

S-SU-FAsetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10' 5'/15'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'/15'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	50%
Zone Lot Area (min)	8,500 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	62.5'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/30'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/2.5
Bulk Plane	10'

Denver Zoning Code S-SU-FA setback standards (3.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

S-SU-Isetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Side Street Setback (min)	5'
Zone Lot Area (min)	12,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	62.5'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/30'
Height in Stories (max)	3/3
Bulk Plane	10'/10' 10'/10'

Denver Zoning Code S-SU-I setback standards (3.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-MS-2setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code U-MS-2 setback standards (5.3, p.27) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-MS-3setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code U-MS-3 setback standards (5.3, p.27) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-MS-5setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code U-MS-5 setback standards (5.3, p.27) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-MX-2setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code U-MX-2 setback standards (5.3, p.27) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-MX-3setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code U-MX-3 setback standards (5.3, p.27) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-RH-2.5setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	10'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	40%
Zone Lot Area (min)	3,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	25'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/17'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/1
Bulk Plane	17'/10'

Denver Zoning Code U-RH-2.5 setback standards (5.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-RH-3Asetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	10'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	40%
Zone Lot Area (min)	3,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	25'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/17'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/1
Bulk Plane	17'/10'

Denver Zoning Code U-RH-3A setback standards (5.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-RX-3setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code U-RX-3 setback standards (5.3, p.27) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-RX-5setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	7.5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'

Denver Zoning Code U-RX-5 setback standards (5.3, p.27) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-SU-Asetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	3'
Side Interior Setback (min)	3'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	60%
Zone Lot Area (min)	3,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	25'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/17'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/1
Bulk Plane	17'/10'

Denver Zoning Code U-SU-A setback standards (5.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-SU-A2setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	3'
Side Interior Setback (min)	3'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	60%
Zone Lot Area (min)	3,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	25'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/17'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/1
Bulk Plane	17'/10'

Denver Zoning Code U-SU-A2 setback standards (5.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-SU-Bsetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Zone Lot Area (min)	4,500 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	35'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/17'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/1
Bulk Plane	17'/10'

Denver Zoning Code U-SU-B setback standards (5.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-SU-B2setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	3'
Side Interior Setback (min)	3'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	60%
Zone Lot Area (min)	4,500 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	35'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/17'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/1
Bulk Plane	17'/10'

Denver Zoning Code U-SU-B2 setback standards (5.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-SU-Csetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Interior Setback (min)	3' min one 10' min combined
Zone Lot Area (min)	5,500 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	50'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/17'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/1
Bulk Plane	17'/10'

Denver Zoning Code U-SU-C setback standards (5.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-SU-C2setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	3'
Side Interior Setback (min)	3' min one 10' min combined
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	60%
Zone Lot Area (min)	5,500 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	50'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/17'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/1
Bulk Plane	17'/10'

Denver Zoning Code U-SU-C2 setback standards (5.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-SU-Esetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	5'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	45%
Zone Lot Area (min)	7,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	50'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/17'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/1
Bulk Plane	17'/10'

Denver Zoning Code U-SU-E setback standards (5.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-SU-Hsetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	5'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	45%
Zone Lot Area (min)	10,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	75'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/17'
Height in Stories (max)	3/1
Bulk Plane	17'/10'

Denver Zoning Code U-SU-H setback standards (5.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-TU-Bsetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	3'
Side Interior Setback (min)	3'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	60%
Zone Lot Area (min)	3,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	25'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/17'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/1
Bulk Plane	17'/10'

Denver Zoning Code U-TU-B setback standards (5.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-TU-B2setback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	3'
Side Interior Setback (min)	3'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	60%
Zone Lot Area (min)	3,000 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	25'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/17'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/1
Bulk Plane	17'/10'

Denver Zoning Code U-TU-B2 setback standards (5.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · View the code

U-TU-Csetback & dimensional standards

Standard	Requirement
Primary Street Setback (min)	10'
Side Street Setback (min)	5'
Side Interior Setback (min)	10'
Rear Setback where no alley (min)	20'
Rear Setback where alley abuts (min)	12'
Building Coverage (max)	40%
Zone Lot Area (min)	4,500 sf
Zone Lot Width (min)	35'
Height in Feet (max)	30'/17'
Height in Stories (max)	2.5/1
Bulk Plane	17'/10'

Denver Zoning Code U-TU-C setback standards (5.3, p.19) — effective 2010-06-25 · 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 EV charging work covers

EV charging projects in the Denver metro typically include selecting a Level 2 charger location, running a dedicated circuit from the panel, mounting the equipment, and inspecting the install. Some sites need a panel or service upgrade first. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project and licensed specialty trades for the electrical work. Cost is project-specific and depends on run length, amperage, and panel condition.

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Capacity first

Panel space and service size determine whether a charger circuit can be added as-is. Long runs and outdoor mounts add conduit and weatherproofing details.

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Permits and who coordinates the work

New EV circuits typically need electrical permits and inspections through City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development (or the local building department). 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 EV charging scopes.

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What buyers should prepare

Vehicle charging needs, parking spot, panel photos if available, and whether the charger is indoor or outdoor.

FAQ

Common questions

Do EV chargers need a Denver permit?

Usually yes for the new electrical circuit. CPD is the common local path inside Denver.

Who handles EV charging permits and licensing?

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

Will my panel support a Level 2 charger?

It depends on service size and existing loads. A site assessment should check capacity before ordering equipment.

Hardwired or plug-in EVSE?

Both exist. Hardwired units are common outdoors; the electrical design should match the manufacturer instructions and code.

What information helps define scope?

Parking location, desired amperage, panel photos, indoor vs outdoor, and city or county.

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Solar arrays, Tesla Powerwall, EV charging — certified install.

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