Normally, a survey is required when you are building a new construction project. A soil report is required when you are building a free-standing new construction project. A wastewater permit is needed for almost any building permit. It only takes a week or two to get a wastewater permit, and the whole thing can be […]

For general information about Denver’s zoning Go to http://DenverGov.Org/. Zoning requirements for other cities are very similar. Click on A-Z Departments and Services In A-Z, click on “zoning permits” at the bottom of the alphabetical list. At the right side of this screen, you’ll see a green and blue box with the words printed “enter […]

Accessory dwelling units (adu’s) were permitted years ago as carriage houses, but were not permitted in the old zoning code. Now, in the new zoning code, they are permitted again. Adu’s must have their own address and can be rented, but they can’t be sold. Also, they have the same type of restrictions as the […]