DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Zone Lot Amendments
ZONING GUIDE
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Submittal Checklist
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Application for Zoning Lot Amendment and all applicable attachments (page 3-4)
Improvement Survey Plat for all Existing and Proposed Conditions - may be combined on one plat or two
Existing Conditions
Survey complete with the legal descriptions of the zone lot(s) at issue (both for the zone lot(s) before the amendment and for the
new zone lot(s) resulting from the amendment), existing land uses, and the location and height of all existing structures on the
zone lot(s) with notation whether such structures will remain or not. The minimum improvement survey requirements are:
• Legal description(s) of zone lot(s) before and after proposed amendment (separate sheet is acceptable).
• Location of all existing structures on the zone lot.
• Spot elevations to meet the minimum requirements for base plane as established by the zone district.
• Height of all structures, in decimal feet, to illustrate compliance with the zone district regualtions.
• Structure setback dimensions from all zone lot lines.
• Survey boundary shall include any streets, alleys, and property lines.
• Label all existing and proposed zone lots as “ZONE LOT-EXISTING”, “ZONE LOT-NEW A”, “ZONE LOT-NEW B”, etc.
Proposed Conditions
Survey complete with legal descriptions of the zone lot(s) at issue, proposed land uses, and the location and height of all structures to remain on the zone lot(s). The minimum proposed new survey requirements are:
• Legal Description(s) of the proposed new zone lot(s).
• Dimensions for all proposed zone lot(s) lines, including total land area and dimensions at street frontage(s).
Staff may request additional information depending on the specific project
GETTING STARTED CHECKLIST
Checklist
Write it down or print it out
Example
Two-Unit Dwelling
What is the current use(s) on the zone lot?
What is the property zoned?
U-MX-3
Is that Denver Zoning Code or Former Chapter
59?
Denver Zoning Code (DZC)
www.denvergov.org/zoning
What is your zone lot type
Interior lot, corner lot, flag lot
Identify the DZC building form standard for
future development (if known)
Duplex
Can the proposed zone lot(s) meet the
minimum standards set by the zoning code and
building form standards?
Minimum lot width/Frontage, minimum
total area, vehicle access
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Zone Lot Amendments
ZONING GUIDE
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Overview
Use this guide to amend the boundaries of a previously designated zone lot. To comply with the city’s zoning rules, you
may need to create or amend what’s called a “zone lot” for development purposes. A “zone lot” is the city-approved piece
of land that meets zoning requirements for minimum lot size, minimum lot width, vehicle access from a public named or
numbered street, and (as applicable) a maximum number of structures and land uses. A “zone lot” for development may
have the same boundaries as a single tax parcel, or it may contain multiple tax parcels; accordingly, it is very important to
confirm whether your tax parcel complies with Denver’s zoning standards before seeking development permits.
Standards That Apply
Approvals & Permits Required
Step in guide
Landmark Ordinance, Chapter 30
Landmark approval is required if property is located within a
historic district or a designated landmark structure.
Denver Zoning Code, or Former Chapter 59
Zone Lot Amendment
Denver Clerk and Recorder
Recorded in the Real Property Records
Denver Assessors Office
Parcel Reconfiguration
Public Right-of-Way Rules and Regulations
Public Works addressing may be required
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Step-by-Step Guide
Getting Started
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• Understand what the zoning will allow for your property by using the “getting started checklist” (see page 2).
• If the proposed zone lot amendment will divide any existing structure between two or more zone lots, a demolition
permit must be issued before any application can be accepted.
Submit Application Package and Pay Fee
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• Compile all items listed on the submittal checklist (page 2), including a completed application (page 3-4).
• Submit your complete application package and pay the review fee.
• When your application package has been received, staff will review your package for completeness.
• If your package is incomplete, staff will notify you with a request for additional information. Review will not begin
until a complete package is received.
Staff Review and Customer Re-Submittal, as required
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• Staff will conduct review for zoning compliance.
• Staff may contact you for additional information.
• Staff may ask you to revise and re-submit in order to comply with the zoning code.
Approval and Next Steps
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• Once approved, the zone lot amendment survey must be recorded with the Clerk and Recorder.
• OTHER STEPS:
1. An approved zone lot amendment often necessitates a reconfiguration of the underlying assessor/tax parcels.
It is strong recommended that you begin with the Zone Lot Amendment process before requesting a parcel
reconfiguration from the assessor’s office. See www.denvergov.org/ for more information on the parcel
reconfiguration process.
2. If new Denver addresses are needed or desired after approval of the Zone Lot Amendment and parcel
reconfiguration, please check with Public Works ROW section. For more information visit www.denvergov.org/
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Zone Lot Amendments
ZONING GUIDE
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Application to Amend the Boundaries of a Designated Zone Lot
An improvement survey plat showing the location and indicating the height (in feet & inches) of all existing structures
must be submitted with this application.
(Fill in all blanks - incomplete applications will be returned without processing)
REQUEST INFORMATION
REQUEST APPROVAL TO SPLIT ____ ZONE LOT(S) INTO ____ ZONE LOT(S) or COMBINE ____ ZONE LOT(S) INTO ONE ZONE LOT
Do you plan to develop the created zone lot(s)? c no
c yes, how? c sinlge family
c duplex
c multi-family
c non-residential
EXISTING ZONE LOT 1/A
Address:
Schedule Number:
Zone Lot 1/A
Zone District:
Current Use of Zone Lot:
Legal Description:
Property
Owner
Zone Lot 1/A
Name:
Phone:
Address:
City:
State:
Email:
Zip:
EXISTING ZONE LOT 2/B
Address:
Schedule Number:
Zone District:
Zone Lot 2/B Current Use of Zone Lot:
Legal Description:
Property
Owner
Name:
Phone:
Address:
Zone Lot 2/B City:
Email:
State:
Zip:
OTHER EXISTING ZONE LOT(S)
Please attach additional zone lot information, as applicable.
PROPOSED ZONE LOT 1/A
New 1/A Address:
Zone Lot 1/A
Schedule Number (if available):
Zone District:
Legal Description:
PROPOSED ZONE LOT 2/B
Address:
Schedule Number (if available):
Zone Lot 2/B Legal Description:
Zone District:
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Zone Lot Amendments
ZONING GUIDE
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Application to Amend the Boundaries of a Designated Zone Lot
Continued
OTHER PROPOSED ZONE LOT(S)
Please attach additional zone lot information, as applicable.
APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION (IF NOT PROPERTY OWNER)
Aplicant (if
same as
owner, leave
blank)
Name:
Phone:
Address:
City:
State
Email:
Zip:
ATTACHMENTS
Required to submit all of the following
(see submittal checklist for more detail):
SIGNATURES REQUIRED
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IMPROVEMENT SURVEY - For both Existing & Proposed Conditions
Bulk Plane Elevations may be required
Power of Attorney (must be submitted if acting as the agent for the owner)
Parcel reconfiguration approval (optional, recommended after initial zoning review)
By my signature, I represent that I am the owner of the subject property and seek to amend the zone lot lines as representede in this
application, documents, and plans. To the best of my knowledge and belief, I attest that the information stated in this application and in
all supporting plans and documents is true and accurate.
Signature (Owner or Authorized Agent) _____________________________________________________________________________________
Address or Zone Lot ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
* All zone lot(s) owner/agent (provide power of attorney) signatures required to process this application.
Full Name (Print) ___________________________________________________ Date ________________________
Signature (Owner or Authorized Agent) _____________________________________________________________________________________
Address or Zone Lot ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
* All zone lot(s) owner/agent (provide power of attorney) signatures required to process this application.
Full Name (Print) ___________________________________________________ Date ________________________
Please attach additional Owner Signatures on a separate sheet, as needed.
APPROVAL - FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
Amended Zone Lot(s) must comply with the following requirements: c USE c LAND AREA c SETBACKS c SDP
c BULK CONTROL c OPEN SPACE c PARKING/LOADING c ACCESSORY USE(S) c FRONTAGE c FORM
c APPROVED c DENIED - For the following reason(s): ___________________________________________________________________
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Signature (Zoning Administrator or Delegee) _________________________________________________________________
Full Name (Print) ___________________________________________________ Date ________________________
20_____-ZLAM-000_____________________
20_____-ZLMASTER-000_____________________
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