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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).Section 105
Code reference
Demolition has a specific reference (Denver Commercial Building Code Section 130.3 for exempted work).Section 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.

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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane10'/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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane10'/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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane17'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane17'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane10'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane10'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane17'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane17'/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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane12'

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

G-RO-3setback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane10'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane10'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane10'

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

S-SU-Isetback & dimensional standards
StandardRequirement
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 Plane10'/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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane17'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane17'/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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane17'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane17'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane17'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane17'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane17'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane17'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane17'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane17'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane17'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane17'/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
StandardRequirement
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 Plane17'/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 security camera projects cover

Security camera projects in the Denver metro include camera placement, PoE cabling or switching, recorders, and remote viewing setup for homes and businesses. Outdoor cameras need weather-rated housings and thoughtful aiming. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates camera packages and licensed specialty trades when new electrical power is required. Cost is project-specific and depends on camera count, cable pathways, and storage needs.

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Coverage and power

Coverage goals should drive camera count and lens choices. PoE switch capacity must match device loads. Recording retention affects storage sizing.

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Permits and who coordinates the work

Low-voltage camera cabling often does not need a City and County of Denver building permit. New electrical circuits for racks or injectors typically do. 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 when electrical work is included.

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What buyers should prepare

Areas to cover, indoor vs outdoor, retention preferences, and existing network details. Check HOA rules for exterior devices when applicable.

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Common questions

Do security cameras need a Denver building permit?

Often not for low-voltage devices alone. New electrical circuits usually need CPD electrical permits.

Who handles permits and licensing when power is added?

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

Wired or wireless?

Wired PoE is common for reliability. Wireless can fit some spots but still needs power and careful interference planning.

How long should footage be kept?

It depends on risk and storage budget. Define retention before choosing the recorder.

What information helps define scope?

Site photos or plans, coverage goals, camera count estimates, network details, and city or county.

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