Now that the Denver Zoning Code has been changed, how do I figure out what my house is now zoned? While it seems complicated looking at these new codes and numbers, once you figure out what the codes mean, it is actually quite simple and much more informative than the old R-1,2,3 zoning code.
Here is a cheat sheet to understanding the codes. In the code, all names follow a naming convention where the first letter indicates the neighborhood context, the second set of letters indicate predominate use and form, and the final number indicates the maximum height in stories OR the final letter indicates the minimum lot size in square feet.
Here are two examples:
(1) In the U-MX-3 zone district, the "U" indicates the Urban Neighborhood Context, the "MX" indicates mixed use, and the "3" indicates a maximum building height of 3 stories.
(2) In the E-SU-B zone district, the "E" indicates the Urban Edge Neighborhood Context, the "SU" indicates single unit, and the "B" indicates a minimum lot size of 4,500 square feet.
A recent change has been to standardize the letters corresponding to minimum lot size across all neighborhood contexts. The letters now correspond to the following in square feet: A=3,000; B=4,500; C=5,500, D=6,000; E=7,000; F=8,500; G=9,000; H=10,000; I=12,000.
Once you get this down, then it is just a matter of understanding what the different Neighborhood Contexts are and what type of neighborhoods they apply to. Check back next week and I will outline the different neighborhood context so you too can be an expert on the New Denver Zoning Code.
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