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Reminder! Join us tomorrow for a
courtesy briefing on the 2019 Building & Fire Code Amendments
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November 5 | 3-5:30 p.m.
Denver Post Building Auditorium
101 W. Colfax Ave.
CPD is excited to offer AIA and ICC continuing education credit to those who attend this presentation. To receive credit, please visit the sign in table.
After 10 months of public input and review by technical advisory committees, a draft of a proposed new building and fire code will advance to City Council’s Land Use, Transportation, and Infrastructure committee on November 19. Join us November 5 for a courtesy briefing on the 2019 Denver Building and Fire Code Amendments. Presentation of the most relevant updates and changes starts at 3 p.m. with Q&A to follow at 4:30 p.m.
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Read the proposed 2019 draft code
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The draft 2019 Denver Building and Fire Code includes Denver's proposed amendments to the 2018 editions of the following international codes:
- International Building Code
- International Existing Building Code
- International Residential Code
- International Energy Conservation Code
- International Mechanical Code
- International Plumbing Code
- International Fuel Gas Code
- International Fire Code
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Amendments were submitted by members of the public and the city in early 2019 and were voted on by technical committees this summer. While we are no longer accepting new amendment proposals, if you notice errors, or areas where further clarification is needed, please email
Keith Peetz
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View a record of how the committees voted on each proposal
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This
summary spreadsheet
(XLS) lists each amendment that was proposed and shows how the committee voted. For more details of the discussions during committee meetings, minutes from all meetings are available
on the
code adoption webpage
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Latest zoning code interpretation answers questions on window wells
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From time to time, questions come up on how the Denver Zoning Code treats certain situations. These are answered in either interpretations of the code, clarifications of the code, or determinations of how it applies to a specific case. On Friday, November 1, Denver's zoning administrator released
an interpretation
on when window wells can extend into the zoning setback area, which otherwise must be open and unobstructed.
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Changes to Denver's demolition and landmark preservation rules are now in effect
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Updates to the landmark ordinance were adopted by City Council on Sept. 30 and became effective Friday, November 1. What does this mean for customers?
Denver's landmark preservation ordinance was updated to facilitate greater collaboration between a property owner and members of the community when a property that the community feels has the potential to be a landmark is proposed for demolition. This change includes more time in the process for all parties to meet and arrive at a potential compromise. The new rules also add cultural significance as a possible criteria for landmark designation.
Included in the updates to the ordinance, the Lower Downtown Design Review Board (LDDRB) is now the “Lower Downtown Design Review Commission” (LDDRC). Visit
the new commission’s page
to update your browser bookmarks.
The Landmark Preservation Commission and the Lower Downtown Design Review Commission have updated the rules on how meeting agendas are set to keep the length of meetings manageable and create greater predictability for commission members and applicants. Read the “Submission and Staff Review” section of the
LPC page
and the
LDDRC page
for more information.
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Join Denver's Climate Action Task Force
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In August 2019, Mayor Hancock and Denver City Council announced a plan to strengthen Denver’s work to address climate change. To support this effort, the city is recruiting a task force of 20-24 community leaders.
Applications are being accepted through November 14
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Attend the Sustainable Denver Summit
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December 5 | 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Colorado Convention Center
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The rise of local awareness and urgent community support for the city to address climate change directly means CPD is doing its part by enforcing stricter existing and new building code requirements to support higher performing development like the introduction of a Denver Green Code.
Design professionals, we want you to be a part of this conversation. Join us for a summit that will reignite your passion for change, help galvanize people to lead, celebrate leadership successes, and give us the tools we need to move forward.
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Sewer permit fees 2020
Effective January 1, 2020, all SUDP permits that have not yet been paid will follow the 2020 fee schedule.
View 2020 SUDP permit fees
(PDF)
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ICYMI:
Recaps from our last newsletter
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- What's new in e-permits? Building plans are now accepted for review, you can add a contractor to your project, upload site planning documents, and more!
- City planners from CPD convened a task force in 2018 to propose updates to the city’s “landmark preservation ordinance,” or Chapter 30 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code. At its meeting Monday, September 30, City Council approved the package of recommended amendments at a final public hearing. Read the press release >
- Our next commercial permitting presentation is coming soon. More details to come!
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