Development news from Community Planning and Development (CPD) |
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In this issue you will find:
- City Council to vote on proposed amendments to the 2019 building code
- Welcome back Jill Jennings Golich as deputy director
- City Council to vote on zoning code maintenance bundle and Golden Triangle zoning strategy
- Webinar: How to design successful NZE buildings in Denver
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Attn contractors! Get RRP certified through the EPA
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City Council to vote on proposed amendments to the 2019 building code |
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Proposed amendments to correct code errors, mistakes, misprints, and/or unclear or conflicting language to the 2019 Denver Building and Fire Code and the Denver Green Code are scheduled to advance to City Council for a public hearing and vote on Monday, July 12.
If approved, the amendments will become effective upon the mayor's signature.
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CPD hires a second deputy director |
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On May 17, Jill Jennings Golich returned to CPD as a deputy director to serve alongside existing deputy, Evelyn Baker. Jill previously served as CPD’s deputy director from 2014-2019.
"I’m excited to return to help drive the important work of CPD, including advancing the vision established by the community through the Denveright process and all that is being done to drive sustainability and climate resiliency."
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Amendments proposed for maintenance and upkeep for the Denver Zoning Code
The 2021 bundle of text amendments proposes code changes to correct and clarify our existing zoning rules and make small adjustments for consistency with adopted city policy. The proposed changes include making off-street parking requirements more flexible for affordable housing, removing duplicative standards for Accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and more.
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Next: City Council Public Hearing
Monday, June 28 at 5:30 p.m.
Effective Date:
If approved, the updated code would become effective on July 1. The following schedule explains how pending permits would be affected.
- All new applications received after June 30 would be required to submit under the updated code.
- Applicants who submitted under the current code have 6 months to obtain their zoning permit.
- If the project is not approved within the 6-month grace period, applicants would have to comply with the updated code in order to receive a zoning permit.
- Modifications to plans approved under the current code are allowed for up to 1.5 years.
- Modifications after the 1.5-year grace period would be required to submit under the updated code.
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Golden Triangle zoning code updates
After a two-year public process, Councilmember Chris Hinds representing City Council District 10 has proposed a text amendment to the Denver Zoning Code to revise the zoning standards that apply to the Downtown Golden Triangle (D-GT) zone district. The updated zoning is a balanced approach to achieve the vision for an eclectic, inclusive, and engaging community as described by the 2014 Golden Triangle Neighborhood Plan, Blueprint Denver, and other adopted policies.
The Golden Triangle text amendment is expected to go before City Council for adoption in mid-July 2021. If approved, the updated code would become effective upon the mayor’s signature.
If approved:
- All new applications received after the effective date (expected in mid-July) would be required to submit under the updated code.
- Applicants that submit prior to mid-July have the option of proceeding under the current code or the updated code. To be reviewed under the current code, a formal Site Development Plan (not Concept submittal) must be received prior to mid-July.
- Plans submitted under the current code have until June 30, 2022, to be approved and obtain a zoning permit.
- Amendments to approved plans submitted under the current code have until December 31, 2022, to be approved and obtain a zoning permit.
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Request Net Zero Energy training
Updating the design process for successful NZE buildings in Denver
Denver is ready for Net Zero Energy (NZE) new buildings, and one key solution is updating the design process. This custom training webinar, provided by the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency (CASR), looks at the costs of NZE, how Denver is defining NZE, and how the design and construction process changes for an architect, engineer, consultant, and contractor.
Topics include:
- What is NZE in Denver
- What are the costs of NZE
- What NZE projects have been successful in Denver
- What design process changes are needed for NZE
- How architects, engineers, designers, and contractors begin the path to NZE
- How to get involved and help shape NZE in Denver
AIA (HSW) continuing education credit provided.
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Contractors: Get Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting certified through the EPA
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Spring is here and with it comes an increased demand for home renovation services. Under federal regulation, the lead renovation, repair and painting (RRP) rule states that work being performed that disturbs the paint in pre-1978 houses, apartments, and child-occupied facilities must be performed by contractors who are certified and trained in in RRP lead-safe work practices. Ordinary renovation and maintenance activities can create toxic lead dust that can harm your customers, workers and even yourself. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) manages a list of classes and accredited training providers.
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