In this issue, you will find:

• Downtown Area Plan community workshop kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 25
• The new COMcheck-Web is coming soon
• New voluntary policy from our Energy Review Team
• City agencies collaborate on new application for restaurants, food uses
• Apply to the Downtown Design Advisory Board
• Join Mayor Johnston in community conversation on Great Government goals
• Participate in the Solar Switch program
• ICYMI: Recaps from our last newsletter

We're excited to share that the Downtown Area Plan process will kick off next week. And we want you to join us!

Downtown Area Plan Community Workshop

5:30-7 p.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Plaza of the Americas and Capital One Café (1550 Wewatta St.)

In addition to our workshop, there will be multiple ways to get involved in the coming months, including focus groups, online surveys, pop-up events, and more. We will continue to post detailed information about future events and dates on this project webpage: denverdowntownareaplan.com

New COMcheck-Web for commercial and high-rise residential energy code compliance is coming soon

The New COMcheck-Web, which supports the 2022 Denver Energy Code, is coming soon. By selecting “2022 Denver Energy Code” as the Energy Code, the program will provide compliance documentation with the prescriptive path of Denver’s Energy Code, including C406 Additional Efficiency Requirements. The 2022 Denver Energy Code Checklist C406 table is still available, and some may care to use it as a planning tool. 

If you have questions on how to use COMcheck to show compliance with the 2022 Denver Energy Code, email us at energy.review@denvergov.org.

If you have questions on how to use COMcheck, please submit a ticket through the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy here: https://www.energycodes.gov/technical-assistance/help-desk

New voluntary policy from our Energy Review Team

There is a new policy for "All-Electric Properties" that supports this optional designation in the 2022 Denver Energy Code. For building permit applications submitted on or after September 1, 2022 an Acknowledgment is required with permit documents. For applications submitted earlier, the Acknowledgment is required before Certificate of Occupancy. If you have questions, connect with us at energy.review@denvergov.org.

City agencies collaborate on new application for restaurants, food uses

The city agencies that oversee applications for new restaurants, commercial kitchens, marijuana kitchens and dispensaries have been working together to simplify the process for applying for required reviews. As a result of this work, applicants can now fill out a single application for building permits, sewer use and drainage permits (SUDP) and health plan review for food and beverage uses. Complete information on this process is available on our Permits for Restaurants and Commercial Kitches webpage.

CPD is searching for a downtown Denver resident or a downtown area community representative to help guide the design character of future projects in the Downtown Urban Design Districts as a member of the Downtown Design Advisory Board (DDAB). Board members play a critical role in ensuring new development in Arapahoe Square, Golden Triangle and Central Platte Valley-Auraria meets elevated standards for architectural quality and engagement of the public realm as outlined in the Downtown Urban Design Standards and Guidelines.

• Downlood the call for applications for full details on qualifications, submittal requirements and more.
• Visit the DDAB page for information on the board's functions and purview.

The deadline to apply is September 30, 2024.

Join Mayor Johnston in community conversation on Great Government goals

Mayor Mike Johnston, in partnership with At-Large Councilmembers Sarah Parady and Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, is hosting a Community Conversation on the 2024 Citywide Goals for a Great Government, which include reducing permitting times and improving services.

Community Conversation 

5-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Glenarm Recreation Center

2800 Glenarm Place

The goal of the event is to engage with residents on their concerns, and to hear ideas, experiences, and expectations on what can be done to make local government work smarter and faster.

Denver has teamed up with the nonprofit Solar United Neighbors to offer the Solar Switch program. This program makes it cheaper for homeowners and small business owners to switch to solar power. by helping them learn more about solar and find a trusted installer at a great discount.

In the most recent program, homeowners saved an average of $5,293 on a solar installation. Along with the federal solar tax credit, switching to solar energy is easier than ever. It is free to register, and there is no obligation to buy a system. Register today at SolarSwitch.com/Denver before November 1.

Get caught up on last month's news >>

• Customers can now choose to meet either in-person or virtually for consultations about certain questions and services. These include commercial mechanical and plumbing, commercial multi-family architectural/structural, commercial solar/electrical, commercial zoning, permit intake, and single and two unit building and zoning questions. Make a virtual on in-person appointment

• The city now requires electronic recordation for Infrastructure Master Plans, Large Development Review Frameworks, Site Development Plans, and Zone Lot Amendments. Denver Clerk and Recorder is no longer accepting physical copies of mylars. With the successful implementation of our e-recording process, all mylar recordings will now be handled exclusively through this digital system. Learn more

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