Do your homework before leasing an office or business space
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tructures can sometimes last hundreds of years and most will undergo many changes throughout their existence. A structure that began as a warehouse can become an office building or a gym. A structure that was initially a residence may later be converted to an office or a daycare use. These are deemed changes in use or occupancy by the building codes and these changes trigger the need for a new Certificate of Occupancy and often times for modifications to the structure to achieve compliance.
For a structure to be legally occupied, the adopted codes require that it be issued a Certificate of Occupancy. This Certificate of Occupancy, or C.O., contains information that determines the aspects of adopted codes that are applicable to that structure. The Certificate of Occupancy is issued in the business’ name and there is a code specified occupancy and use category that is designated at the time that the certificate is issued. A new certificate is required each time a new business occupies a structure or portion thereof. Different occupancy types are subject to differing aspects of code based on their varied levels of potential hazard. The adopted codes require businesses that change use or occupancy to comply with current codes for the occupancy type or use that is intended.
With the sustained growth in the economy and rapidly increasing property values in Northern Colorado, the Building Division has experienced a significant number of structures changing occupants, changing to a different type of use, or being altered to expand the current use. This has increased the need for permits for alterations and the issuance of new Certificates of Occupancy.
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JOIN US IN BUILDING LOVELAND
July 25, 2018 8:00 a.m.
General Contractors’ meeting in the Loveland City Council Chambers
4th Wednesday of Each Month 6:00 p.m.
Construction Advisory Board meetings are held in the Loveland City Council Chambers
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Click Chart Below to open Permit Issued Data January-May 2018
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Current Planning Division News
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4th Street & Garfield Commercial Building
An application is under review for a new three-story commercial building to be constructed on the corner of 4th and Garfield. Future tenants would be restaurant, commercial, and office. For more information regarding this project contact Troy Bliss, Senior Planner at
troy.bliss@cityofloveland.org
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It’s Home Improvement Season!
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Residential Fences
Are you repairing or building a new residential fence? Before you begin, keep these things in mind:
- Fences do not require a building permit
- Fences cannot exceed 6’-3” in height in the rear and side yards
- A 6’-3” tall fence must be setback 15’ from your front property line
- If not setback 15’ from the front property line, open style fences cannot exceed 4’ in height in the front yard
- If not setback 15’ from the front property line, solid fences cannot exceed 3’ in the front yard
- Barbed wire, electrically charged and sharp-pointed fences are not allowed
- Fences can be located within an easement as long as access to utilities is not blocked
- A fence must always be located inside your property line
- If you cannot locate your property lines, contact a surveyor
- Call before you dig for utility locations (811 or 1-800-922-1987)
- Remember to always check with your HOA
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Residential Sheds
If you are planning on building or purchasing a storage shed, here are some facts to know:
- A building permit is not required for a storage shed under 200 square feet
- Sheds must meet the required setbacks
- Sheds are not allowed to be placed in easements
- Remember to always check with your HOA
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Residential Decks
Are you starting your deck project this summer? Here are some things to make note of:
- Decks must always meet setbacks
- Decks cannot be located within easements
- Decks always require a permit
- In some cases, a letter of approval from your HOA is required
- Call before you dig for utility locations (811 or 1-800-922-1987)
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Community & Strategic Planning Division News
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402 Corridor Study
The Community and Strategic Planning Division is beginning a Corridor Plan for Highway 402. This plan will serve as a guide for residents, property owners, developers, City staff, and elected officials in making sound land use, infrastructure, design, and development decisions in the corridor study area.
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Historic Preservation Program
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T
our de Pants & The 100 Year Celebration of
Bill Reed Middle School
The Historic Preservation Commission's annual event, Tour de Pants, partnered with Bill Reed Middle School on May 5th to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the school. Guests enjoyed performances by Bill Reed Middle School students, frozen pants contests, prizes, the Heart Sculpture unveiling, artisan booths, historic preservation information and a bike history tour highlighting the history of Loveland's schools.
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tudents, alumni, teachers, principals, the Mayor, City Councilors, the Historic Preservation Commission, Loveland Historical Society, Loveland Downtown Partnership, Loveland Library, the Archaeological Society and neighbors all enjoyed beautiful weather and reminiscing about days gone by and days to come.
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