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Motorized Shades Services in Boulder, Colorado

Autotelic provides professional motorized shades services throughout Boulder and the surrounding Boulder County area. Motorized roller shades, drapes, and blinds with quiet motors, scene integration, and sunrise/sunset automation. 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.

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 this covers

Roller or drape motors on windows, with local and app or keypad control. Power is low-voltage or line-voltage per the motor; fabric and tube size follow the opening.

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Technical scope

Roller or drape motors on windows, with local and app or keypad control. Power is low-voltage or line-voltage per the motor; fabric and tube size follow the opening. Integrates with lighting control when both are in the same processor.

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How the work is coordinated

Integrates with lighting control when both are in the same processor. Denver-metro work is permitted locally. Colorado has no statewide general-contractor license. Cities and counties license general contractors. DORA licenses electrical and plumbing (and similar regulated trades), not general contractors. Autotelic is a municipally licensed Denver general contractor that coordinates licensed specialty trades. Denver building permits run through Community Planning and Development (CPD). Costs are project-specific; no dollar figures.

FAQ

Common questions

Who handles the motorized shades permits and licensing?

A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates licensed specialty trades. Colorado has no statewide general-contractor license; cities and counties license general contractors. DORA licenses electrical and plumbing, not general contractors.

What is typically in scope for motorized shades in Denver?

Roller or drape motors on windows, with local and app or keypad control.

When do you need drawings or a permit?

Anything that changes structure, occupancy, or regulated electrical or plumbing usually needs a local permit. Denver building permits are reviewed by Community Planning and Development. Confirm the exact trigger with CPD for the address.

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