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Exterior Painting Services in Lakewood, Colorado

Autotelic provides professional exterior painting services throughout Lakewood and the surrounding Jefferson County area. Exterior painting across the Denver metro — siding, trim, fascia, soffits, and deck staining with professional prep, primer, and UV-resistant finish coats. Whether you're in Lakewood (Jefferson County's largest city) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship backed by Colorado licensing and full insurance coverage.

Permits & Licensing

Permits in Lakewood

Lakewood building and construction permits are issued through the Public Works Department, and contractors must be registered with the city and hold a Lakewood contractor account before pulling permits. Permitting and inspections run through the city's eTRAKiT online system. Authority: City of Lakewood — Public Works Department (Building and Construction Permits).

Zoning & Dimensional Standards

Setback & dimensional standards in Lakewood

Zone-district dimensional standards for Lakewood, quoted verbatim from the Lakewood Zoning Code (2025). Knowing your lot's district — and its setbacks, height, and coverage limits — is where every feasibility conversation starts.

C-Lsetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)15 ft.
Side Setback (min)5 ft.
Rear Setback (min)5 ft.
Building Height (max)45 ft.
Open Space (min %)25%

Lakewood Zoning Code (2025) C-L setback standards (Article 5 Tables 4 & 8 Dimensional Standards (§17.5)) — effective 2025-03-24 · View the code

C-Rsetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)15 ft.
Side Setback (min)5 ft.
Rear Setback (min)5 ft.
Building Height (max)90 ft.
Open Space (min %)25%

Lakewood Zoning Code (2025) C-R setback standards (Article 5 Tables 4 & 8 Dimensional Standards (§17.5)) — effective 2025-03-24 · View the code

LIsetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)15 ft.
Side Setback (min)5 ft.
Rear Setback (min)5 ft.
Building Height (max)60 ft.
Open Space (min %)25%

Lakewood Zoning Code (2025) LI setback standards (Article 5 Tables 4 & 8 Dimensional Standards (§17.5)) — effective 2025-03-24 · View the code

R-L-Asetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)25 ft.
Side Setback (min)10 ft.
Non-Primary Frontage Front Setback (min)20 ft.
Rear Setback (min)15 ft.
Building Height (max)35 ft.
Minimum Lot Size7,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width75 ft.
Open Space (min %)50%

Lakewood Zoning Code (2025) R-L-A setback standards (Article 5 Tables 4 & 8 Dimensional Standards (§17.5)) — effective 2025-03-24 · View the code

R-L-Bsetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)25 ft.
Side Setback (min)5 ft.
Non-Primary Frontage Front Setback (min)20 ft.
Rear Setback (min)15 ft.
Building Height (max)35 ft.
Minimum Lot Size5,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width60 ft.
Open Space (min %)50%

Lakewood Zoning Code (2025) R-L-B setback standards (Article 5 Tables 4 & 8 Dimensional Standards (§17.5)) — effective 2025-03-24 · View the code

R-L-Csetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)25 ft.
Side Setback (min)5 ft.
Non-Primary Frontage Front Setback (min)20 ft.
Rear Setback (min)15 ft.
Building Height (max)35 ft.
Minimum Lot Size1,500 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width25 ft.
Open Space (min %)50%

Lakewood Zoning Code (2025) R-L-C setback standards (Article 5 Tables 4 & 8 Dimensional Standards (§17.5)) — effective 2025-03-24 · View the code

R-L-MHsetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)25 ft.
Side Setback (min)5 ft.
Non-Primary Frontage Front Setback (min)20 ft.
Rear Setback (min)15 ft.
Building Height (max)25 ft.
Minimum Lot Width35 (SW) 40 (DW)
Open Space (min %)25%

Lakewood Zoning Code (2025) R-L-MH setback standards (Article 5 Tables 4 & 8 Dimensional Standards (§17.5)) — effective 2025-03-24 · View the code

R-Msetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
Front Setback (min)10 ft.
Side Setback (min)5 ft.
Non-Primary Frontage Front Setback (min)10 ft.
Rear Setback (min)15 ft.
Building Height (max)45 ft.
Minimum Lot Width18 ft.
Open Space (min %)30%

Lakewood Zoning Code (2025) R-M setback standards (Article 5 Tables 4 & 8 Dimensional Standards (§17.5)) — effective 2025-03-24 · 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 exterior painting covers

Exterior painting in the Denver metro typically includes washing and prep, scraping failed coatings, priming bare substrates, caulking, and applying body and trim finish coats. Substrates may include wood siding and trim, previously coated masonry or stucco, and metal doors or frames. Commercial elevations often need lift access and tighter overspray control. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the finish package and licensed specialty trades when carpentry repairs or other regulated work is discovered during prep. Cost is project-specific and depends on elevation count, prep condition, product system, and access.

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Front Range weather and prep

Intense sun, freeze-thaw cycles, hail, and wind-driven rain punish weak scraping, priming, and caulking. Bare wood, chalking paint, and open joints should be corrected before finish coats. Weather windows matter: coatings need appropriate temperature and dry time for the product data sheet.

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Permits, landmarks, and HOAs

Cosmetic exterior painting that does not change structure is generally treated as finish work that does not need a City and County of Denver building permit through Community Planning and Development. Confirm when painting is bundled with permitted siding or repair work. Denver Landmark Preservation reviews exterior changes on designated landmarks and historic-district properties when a building or zoning permit is required. Ask Landmark staff before exterior color changes on designated properties. HOA color approval is separate. Cities and counties license general contractors. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.

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Pre-1978 exteriors

Paid work that disturbs paint on pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities can trigger the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule even when no building permit is required. Buyers should ask how firm certification, renovator oversight, containment, and Renovate Right acknowledgments will be handled when the building is pre-1978.

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need a Denver building permit to repaint the exterior?

Usually no for cosmetic-only exterior painting. CPD is the building-permit authority inside Denver. Confirm if the paint work is part of a larger permitted repair or siding project.

Who handles exterior painting permits and licensing?

A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project and the licensed specialty trades required when other regulated work is included. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.

Do historic districts or HOAs control exterior colors?

They can. Landmark Preservation may be involved for designated landmarks and historic-district properties, and many HOAs require color approval before work starts.

What should an exterior painting proposal include?

Elevations in scope, prep level, coat count, product approach, protection for landscaping and adjacent surfaces, weather contingencies, and exclusions such as rot or stucco repair.

What changes for homes built before 1978?

Disturbing painted surfaces can trigger EPA RRP requirements. Ask how lead-safe practices and documentation will be handled for that address.

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Serving Lakewood and Jefferson County

We serve Lakewood, 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 Lakewood project.

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