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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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Whole-Home Renovation Services in Denver, Colorado

Autotelic provides professional whole-home renovation services throughout Denver and the surrounding Denver County area. Comprehensive whole-home renovations across the Denver metro coordinating every trade from demo through finish with integrated smart home automation. Whether you're in Denver (Colorado's capital city) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship backed by Colorado licensing and full insurance coverage.

A recent build

Full-home remodel after a burst pipe

Denver metro

Trigger: Burst waterline → insurance claim
Structure: Bearing wall out, flush beam in
Master bath: Curbless wet room, tub-in-shower
Result: Sold at a profit at resale

Insurance-claim restoration folded into a full remodel design
Kitchen remodel opening to the dining space
Living/dining bearing wall removed — flush beam, no soffit
Master bath expanded into a curbless wet room — shower and soaking tub in one glass enclosure
Second full bath remodeled
New flooring throughout the home

A burst waterline flooded the home while the owners were away, triggering an insurance claim for floors and drywall. Rather than a like-for-like patch, the claim was folded into a full remodel — kitchen, two baths, a bearing wall removed for an open living/dining plan, a curbless wet-room master bath, and new floors throughout. The owners invested beyond the claim, and the home sold at a profit a few years later.

Dining and living as one open space after the bearing wall came out

White kitchen island under the vaulted window wall

New flooring running through the main level

Master bath wet room — glass enclosure with marble shower

Second bath with patterned tile and navy vanity

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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.

Energy Code

Denver energy code quick facts

Code reference: 2021 IECC (with local Denver amendments) as adopted in the 2025 Denver Building and Fire Codes / Denver Energy Code (effective December 31, 2025); Denver Green Code (DGC) provisions may also apply to certain commercial/multifamily projects.
Code reference: Denver (Climate Zone 5B) follows the 2021 IECC base with amendments incorporated into the Denver Energy Code (DEC; residential provisions start around p.
Code reference: 312 of the code document).
Code reference: The 2025 adoption explicitly incorporates the 2021 IECC for energy (distinct from the 2024 I-codes used for other building/fire provisions).
Code reference: Chapter 5 [RE] / [CE] addresses additions, alterations, repairs, and changes of occupancy to existing buildings.
Code reference: The DGC (2022, effective ~May 2023) is largely voluntary but includes mandatory elements for some larger buildings alongside Energize Denver performance standards (primarily for existing large buildings).
Code reference: Key prescriptive requirements relevant to remodels/additions (drawn from 2021 IECC Table R402.1.3 / equivalent, applicable via Chapter 5 for new envelope work unless otherwise exempted; Denver-specific checklist references confirm use of these tables or U-factor alternatives):
Ceiling/attic insulation: Minimum R-60 (Climate Zone 5).

Source: 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 this covers

Phased renovation of most rooms in an existing Denver house. Structure, MEP, and finishes are sequenced so the house can stay partly occupied when the brief requires it.

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How the work is coordinated

A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates licensed specialty trades. 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.

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How much does Pre-Purchase Renovation Walkthrough + Report cost in Denver?

$475.

How do I book?

Press Book next to the job, pick a date and a morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4) window, and pay in full. We confirm within 24 hours or refund you in full.

Who handles the whole-home renovation 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 whole-home renovation in Denver?

Phased renovation of most rooms in an existing Denver house.

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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Serving Denver and Denver County

We serve Denver, 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 Denver project.

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Discovery & Site Analysis

Needs + preference programming, site survey, as-built documentation, feasibility.

We walk, measure, and photograph your property — existing conditions, utilities, structure, and constraints. You get the as-built documentation and feasibility read that every later decision rests on.

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Schematic design, floor plan studies, layout options.

Your scope becomes schematic floor plans you can compare side by side — circulation, daylight, adjacencies, and what each option does to the budget. Layout decisions happen on paper, where changes are cheap.

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Architectural Design & 3D Renderings

Design development, materials + finishes, photorealistic visualization.

The chosen concept resolves into materials, finishes, fixtures, and lighting — with the automation layer drawn in. Photorealistic renderings let you walk the space and adjust before anything is priced.

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Construction Documents & Permitting

Full CD sets, structural + MEP engineering coordination, permit-ready drawings.

Approved designs become coordinated architectural, structural, and MEP sheets — the set your jurisdiction permits from and trades build from. We submit, track, and answer review comments.

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CONSTRUCTION

New Construction & Custom Homes

Ground-up homes and light commercial, dirt to keys.

Ground-up residential and light commercial builds — foundations through finishes, including modular and steel construction. One accountable builder from dirt to keys.

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Remodels & Additions

Kitchens, baths, basements, pop-tops, whole-home.

Kitchens, baths, basements, pop-tops, and whole-home renovations that respect the house you already have. We handle structure, permits, and the dust.

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Commercial Tenant Finish & Build-Outs

Shells to working spaces — retail, office, restaurant, school.

Raw shells become working spaces — showrooms, offices, restaurants, schools. Dealer-spec finishes, code compliance, and opening dates held.

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ADUs & Modular Construction

Backyard cottages, garage conversions, factory-built homes.

Backyard cottages, garage conversions, and factory-built homes — zoning, design, permits, and set. Denver’s ADU rules are a specialty, not a surprise.

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Outdoor Living & Patio Structures

Decks, pergolas, and dining patios built for Colorado weather.

Decks, pergolas, and dining patios engineered for Colorado sun, snow, and hail — structure, shade, and drainage done right the first time.

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TECHNOLOGY

Smart Home Automation

Lighting, shades, climate, audio, security — one interface.

Whole-home control of lighting, shades, climate, audio, and security from a single interface — Crestron, Lutron, Savant, and Control4 designed in, not bolted on.

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A/V Systems

Theaters, distributed audio, video walls, commercial sound.

Theaters, distributed audio, video walls, and commercial sound — designed, installed, and tuned by the same team for over 20 years.

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Control Systems

Custom programming — scenes and schedules that fit the space.

Every subsystem brought into one elegant interface — custom programming for homes and venues, with scenes and schedules that match how the space is actually used.

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Networking & Edge Compute

Enterprise Wi-Fi, structured cabling, racks, on-prem compute.

Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi, structured cabling, racks, and on-premise compute — the backbone that makes everything else reliable, including our own Barbot platform.

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Solar & Energy Storage

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

Solar arrays, Tesla Powerwall, and EV charging designed and installed by a Tesla Energy Certified team — roof, electrical, and app in one scope.

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