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YK`*`*(30(1p Here are a few other things to keep in mind related to the number of animals you can have: When the Community Planning & Permitting Department staff receives a complaint, a county zoning inspector is assigned to follow up. Requirements and conditions for issuance of a Boulder County Contractors License include: The submission of a completed Contractor License Online Application. These materials are not all inclusive and many projects will require additional details specific to your proposal. 1101 Arapahoe Avenue With your address and/or legal description, we can tell you your zoning over the phone. 1981 ). If the standards apply to your project, you will need to develop a landscaping plan that will be included in the city's review of your project. In addition, a detached ADU must follow additional fire code requirements (i.e., sprinkler system). Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For example, a docket number may look like this: HP-11-0009. The Design and Construction Standards are intended to protect the public health, safety, and welfare in the provision and maintenance of public improvements within the City of Boulder. Please also be aware that there are supplemental setbacks from some major roads, see the Boulder County Land Use Code Article 7-1403. Sign-up to receive Emails or SMS/Text Messages on a variety of subjects. The City of Boulder is currently creating a map of the flood plain near Boulder Creek. Cooking facilities must be eliminated by removing the cooking appliances and all associated wiring and gas piping. Please see Building Permits for Residential Construction for more information. During the scope of your construction project it may be necessary to provide Inspection Reports and Surveys. MunicodeNEXT, the industry's leading search application with over 3,300 codes and growing! Parcels 35 acres or more may be divided out of larger pieces by deed. Zoning, historic, and flood information specific to your property can be found on the citys online mapping site. CO Visit Building permits for Homeowners to learn about the permit process, why they are required and how to obtain one. Allowed occupancy of the cooperative unit includes the occupants of the ADU, i.e. Boulder County does not have Land Use jurisdiction over cities within Boulder County. 35. Bathing facilities must be eliminated by removing the bathing plumbing fixtures and all associated plumbing. Yes, detached ADUs are required to have automatic sprinkler systems for fire suppression. If you and a neighbor wish to adjust the boundary lines between parcels, you must have approval of the Board of County Commissioners through an official Boundary Line Adjustment process. Fire escapes may extend six feet into a required rear yard. Pursuant to Section 9-6-2(c) of the land use code, a conditional use must be established within one year of its approval. In addition, Plan Case applications may include, but are not limited to: Administrative Reviews check that proposed projects are compliant with city development standards and codes. @hg+]dbs nAn *mT4~9NFq~m 8Eg 0CIB@c,"mJYJ! On August 1, 2020 the 2020 edition of the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) was adopted by the State of Colorado and enforced by the City of Boulder with local amendments in the Boulder Revised Code. 0000003254 00000 n
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Please note landscape inspections have a three-day scheduling window if no specific time or day is requested. These apply to the primary structure only. Your property may be subject to additional development standards related to a zoning overlay, historic landmark designation, historic district, flood plain, or other special design standards or guidelines. j8Wde 7$H"HLF9A!_ Ftx_F GCT R2b\ Schedule an appointment Boulder County Building Code Amendments 0000001375 00000 n
Extent of Exception. 1981 for the size of the tree at maturity. 10. United States. The setback requirement varies depending on your zoning classification, road adjacency, and in some cases, a building envelope established through the platting of a subdivision. This means that if you want information about your zoning, about getting a building permit, or any other specific land use question, you must contact the city in which your property lies. Boulder, CO 80302 The line up of zoning districts generally corresponds to the Envision Longmont land use categories. Paid summer internships with the City of Boulder to develop leadership skills and promote youth civic engagement. 80302, 2023 City of Boulder. endstream
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See section 9-2-14(d) B.R.C. A majority of the plains portion of the county consists of expansive soils and high groundwater. Use the Ask a Planner form for more information or questions regarding your project. Retaining Walls Outbuildings (Sheds) Single Houses Warehouse Mining Activity within the Townsite Boundary If you are unsure whether your development requires Planning Approval, please contact the City's Planning Services on (08)9021 9600 or email
[email protected] Applications for planning approval Street trees are required on all public and private streets for all land uses (see section 9-9-13 B.R.C. Driveways are required to be generally perpendicular to the street leading to off street parking. For additional planning information on tiny homes or yurts, please contact the Planning Division through the Ask a Planner Form or call at 303-441-3930. Privacy Policy, Development Review and Plan Case Applications, Planning and Development Applications and Forms, Historic Preservation Demolition Review for Buildings Older than 50 Years, Landmark Alteration Certificate Application and Review, submit your question to the Virtual Advisor, Development Review and Plan Case Application Types, Development Review Committee Biweekly Case Review, Electronic Submittal Requirements for Development Review/Plan case, Development Review Posting Signs Instructions, Development Review Committee Biweekly Case Review PDF, Submit an Inquiry About the Process - quickest response, Meet with staff - Process Questions for New Applications, Submit an Inquiry to Your Reviewer - quickest response, Meet With Your Reviewer - Existing Applications, Submit an Inquiry About Regulations & PUDs, Accessory Dwelling Units or Detached Dwelling Units, Minor Modification of an Approved Discretionary Review Plan, Residential and Congregate Care Facilities, Extension of Development Approval - Planning Board (Section 9-2-12, BRC), Vacation Review of Street, Alley and Access Easements, Architecture, Landscaping and Site Plan (separately or combined), Engineering - Final construction documents, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Access Permit, Fees (if applicable) must be paid and files must be uploaded through the, Applications and materials submitted after the published deadline will be routed on the next available review track, Search for one of the following forms (as applies) in the, View permit statuses, inspections and approval documents on the. Commonly used details including Planting, Tree Grate, and Landscape Protection. Contact a Historic Preservation Planner at 303-441-1994 or
[email protected] if you would like to pursue an ADU on a historic property. Thus, accessory dwelling units shall be constructed within one year of the approval date listed on the notice of disposition will expire. Where basements contain one or more sleeping rooms, an emergency escape and rescue opening shall be required in each sleeping room. The Development Review Committee meets every two weeks to review the following types of cases: The upcoming meeting time, place and agenda for the meeting can be accessed in PDF format below. Additional information may be necessary, including building occupancy classification and type of construction. action shall be set back at least 25 feet from the mean highwater mark. ), which . In exchange for agreeing to limit rents to 75% of the area median income, a homeowner may build a larger ADU (800 square feet for a detached ADU and 1,000 square feet or one half the size of the principal home (whichever is less) for an attached ADU) and is not required to provide an additional parking space. O)Y] LhMXoik&,Ly3X/B$uFvBLLvM{cFXx9xFhv:m6=o4,KDO,DK]'kgFS] CQ8YqGht}\.QeATAyzIw{5Mz$Zo_GxaJ%u| Call us at 303-441-3930. You can contact us by phone at 952-563-8920, by email (
[email protected]), or by stopping by the Planning Division Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. To 4:30 p.m. IBC Section 3303.2 requires pedestrian protection during the tear off, loading, and application. What is an Ash Management Plan and why do I need to provide one with my application? All Rights Reserved. &] "9:~y}+mhWMMW'x4L4oHRaa&>;hbh For permits that have a condition regarding landscape and/or street tree requirements, all landscape requirements must be complete prior to final inspection. I submitted a tenant improvement permit, why am I being asked to provide landscape maintenance in accordance with an approved landscape plan? Setbacks shall be in accordance with BMC 12.14.050 through 12.14.100. b. Please refer to the requirements of your particular development proposal and the FAQs below. Also, some homeowners associations (HOAs) prohibit ADU construction or use. If you are unable to find the answer to your questions, please submit your question to the Virtual Advisor for guidance. Call the Economic Development Coordinator at 702-293-9393 if you have any questions about city requirements. These may include: For major plan revisions, an entirely new permit may be required. . Sample plans are representative of common landscape scenarios, but are not intended to be all inclusive. Ice and water shield is not required, unless there is evidence of previous damage due to the effects of ice damming or where there is clearly potential for damage due to ice damming, the provisions of IRC Sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1 or IBC 1507.2.8.2 as applicable, shall apply. While some uses can certainly be annoying to an adjacent property owner, the use may be legally allowed by the regulations. In general, the answer to the question is NO if the subdivision will result in the creation of any parcels under 35 acres. Demonstration of 2020 City of Boulder Energy Conservation Code (COBECC) Compliance . Boulder, CO 80302 Does the city have any involvement in the dispute? Type of Exception. 0 k&h26Bqw!c1q!L `C/tDe%ap N=\K_:;+ 1+3
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[]*^)gt:&lZ%7AY3e|7gVwQCtCOysLl! Yards, Lot Lines, & Setbacks 7-1402 Supplementary Requirements for Yards A. Cornices, canopies, eaves or similar architectural features may extend two feet into a required yard. Before you can get a building permit, you will need to make sure that your property meets the legal definition of building lot. To do this, the Community Planning & Permitting Department has a Building Lot Determination process. Other application materials listed are not required at the time of application. Unfortunately, nursery trees do not often match the size of trees removed for development. Travel trailers, fifth wheels and RVs do not qualify as dwellings (Article 18-137) and so may not be lived in permanently or during the construction of a home or on any vacant property within unincorporated Boulder County. If you are unable to find the answer to your questions, please submit your question to the Virtual Advisor for guidance. zoning district setback, height requirements, site plan review, and the provisions of the Floodplain Overlay District. To find out your zoning, we can help you in a few different ways: A setback is the distance between a structure and the property line and/or the centerline of a major roadway. If these numbers are exceeded, the use falls into the category of Kennel which has separate, special requirements. It's free to sign up and bid on jobs. Are there any guidelines for when a design professional should be hired to complete a landscape plan? Privacy Policy, Planning & Development Services - Building Code, submit your question to the Virtual Advisor, 2020 City of Boulder Energy Conservation Code, 2020 edition of the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC), Title 9: Land Use Regulation - Table of Contents, Chapter 9-16: Land Use Regulation Definitions, Chapter 1-2: General Administration Definitions, Chapter 1-3: Revenue and Taxation Definitions, Submit an Email Request - quickest response, Title 9: Land Use Regulation - Tables & Charts. You will need your permit number and the inspection code (2580). 1777 Broadway %PDF-1.7
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the requirements of Section 9-13 of the Boulder Revised Code, 1981 (B.R.C. The use cannot include the outdoor storage of goods , materials, or equipment. What are the most recent code changes regarding ADUs? . Any existing ash on the property shall be monitored for decline and removed and replaced as needed to maintain the original approval. City of Boulder City Community Development Department Building and Safety Division 401 California Avenue Boulder City, Nevada 89005-2600 702-293-9282 (Main Line) Purpose . 2 of the Design and Construction Standards (DCS), Submit an Email Request - quickest response.
If the permit remains open (no Certificate of Occupancy (CoO) or Letter of Completion (LoC) has been issued), please use the automated scheduling line to schedule the Final Landscape and Site Inspection (See Prior to Final Inspection/ Occupancy FAQ for additional detail). Online ACH/E-check payments ($999,999.00 maximum) and credit card payments are accepted through the CSS Portal. 51 0 obj
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