Tag Archive for ‘Zoning’
All Mandatory Local Building Codes Now Free Online
It has been reported to us that the results of a recent lawsuit have made all mandatory building codes accessible to the public. An archive of adopted local building codes in PDF format are located here. We cannot vouch for the completeness of this archive and it is always a good idea to check with [...]
2009 Code Update: Live / Work Units
Typically, structures built for commercial use must conform to the International Building Code (IBC). Residential structures (single family homes, duplexes and townhomes) must conform to a similar, but separate set of standards, the International Residential Code (IRC). Prior to the 2009 I-codes, using a residential structure as business such as the hair salon pictured was [...]
Changes to Residential Site Plan Requirements Under the New Denver Zoning Code
There are a few changes to be aware of when designing a Residential Site Plan under the new Denver Zoning Code. Under the old zoning code, the front setback was determined by averaging the two adjacent structures’ front setbacks. The new code’s setback is not determined by an average, but rather a range. The structure must not [...]
Denver’s Form Based Code – CNU Colorado Event
The Congress for the New Urbanism Colorado Chapter is hosting an evening on Denver’s New Form Based Code. It will be held Friday, December 10, 2010 from 5:00 to 6:30 at UCD’s campus.
Use Overlay Districts in the New Denver Zoning Code
The New Denver Zoning Code has three Use Overlay Districts. Basically a “UO” is a way that they can either permit or prohibit specific land uses that are otherwise included or excluded from primary zone districts. They were included in the code to carry over use overlays from the previous zoning code and no additional [...]
Parking Lot Plan for Denver Montclair International School
We recently updated the proposed parking lot plan for the Denver Montclair International School. Our original design provided 58 spaces (plus 3 accessible spaces), with generous 63’ modules and 32’ aisles. Between each module were 10’ wide pedestrian walks leading to 30’ crosswalks to the existing island. Although the layout works well for vehicle circulation, [...]
The New Denver Zoning Code Planning Board Draft is Online
I received this from New Code Denver: “Now Posted Online: Planning Board Public Hearing Draft of the New Denver Zoning Code and Map We are pleased to let you know that the Planning Board Public Hearing Draft of the new Denver zoning code and map has been published online at http://newcodedenver.org/ for public review. We invite you to share [...]
Jefferson County Defensible Space Permit Requirement
Jefferson County Colorado requires a Defensible Space Permit, (wildfire thinning), for all new developments in the Wildfire Overlay Zone District above 6,400 feet in elevation. This permit must be issued before submitting for a building permit. Jeffco Planning and Zoning will provide you with a list of approved Forester contractors that offer the service. They [...]
New Code Denver to Publish 4th Draft of New Zoning Code Wed, Jan. 20th
I just received the following information from Denver Community Planning and Development: The 4th and Final Review Draft of the New Zoning Code and map will be published on www.NewCodeDenver.Org Wednesday, January 20th, instead of Monday, January 18th as originally scheduled. The remainder of the New Code Adoption Schedule (see below) does not change. This [...]
Douglas County Zoning Front Setback Variance Example Drawing
The Santa Fe-style home we designed for Paul & Judy Albers in Roxborough State Park provided us with a challenging site. Due to the deep drainage ditch in the rear portion our building envelope was very shallow and we submitted to Douglas County Zoning for an administrative variance to decrease the front setback. An administrative [...]
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