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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 smart-home work covers

Smart-home projects in the Denver metro typically include lighting control (line-voltage dimmers, 0-10 V, occupancy or vacancy sensors, scene keypads), thermostats, motorized shades, contact sensors, and a local hub or controller using protocols such as Matter or Thread. Low-voltage sensors are different from line-voltage lighting circuits. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project and licensed specialty trades. Cost is project-specific and depends on room count, existing wiring, and whether new circuits are needed.

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Lighting circuits and energy code

Replacing lighting or adding controls on 120 V circuits is electrical work. City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development reviews commercial and multifamily interior lighting replacements for energy-code controls. Residential alterations that add new lighting systems follow Denver Energy Code lighting provisions (DEC R404.1 when those systems are in the alteration). Minor electrical work may qualify for a quick permit.

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Permits and who coordinates the work

CPD electrical permits typically apply when devices are swapped on lighting circuits, new circuits are added, or line-voltage load controllers are installed. 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 smart-home scopes.

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What buyers should prepare

Rooms in scope, photos of existing switches, whether a dedicated controller is desired, and any shade or thermostat goals.

FAQ

Common questions

Do smart switches need a Denver permit?

Often yes when they replace devices on lighting circuits. Plug-in hubs alone usually do not. Confirm with CPD if the work is mixed.

Who handles smart-home permits and licensing?

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

Wi-Fi bulbs or a wired control system?

Wi-Fi bulbs avoid new wiring but depend on the network. Wired dimmers, 0-10 V, and a local hub are more durable for whole-house lighting.

Do occupancy sensors count as energy-code controls?

They are a common control type. Commercial lighting replacements are reviewed against energy-code control requirements.

What information helps define scope?

Room list, switch photos, shade motors yes or no, and city or county.

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