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Commercial Submittal Requirements
New Commercial Building / Addition Permit Submittal Requirements
The following materials are required with any application for a new commercial building or a building addition.
General
- Completed building permit application.
- Valid Greenwood Village contractor's license.
- Evidence of submittal to South Metro Fire Rescue.
- Digital Drawings:
- Marked with the stamp and signature of a registered architect, engineer, or design professional.
- Design professionals must comply with standards set by the State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors.
- Drawings must comply with standards set by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
- Plumbing and Mechanical drawings:
- Signed and stamped by a mechanical engineer registered in the State of Colorado
- HVAC plans, including locations of ducts, fans, and dampers
- Mechanical equipment schedule
- Plumbing fixture schedule
- Piping Isometrics and plans for water, waste, venting, gas, and roof drainage
- Mechanical room layout
- Proposed interceptors, ejectors, or traps
- Electrical Drawings:
- Signed and stamped by an electrical engineer
- Location of all devices, switches, outlets, lights, exit signs, etc.
- One line drawings
- A separate Right-of-Way (ROW) permit must be obtained from the Public Works Department 303-708-6100 for any utility connections, curb cuts, or other work within the ROW. If construction is to take place on a state highway, an access, utility, or ROW permit will be required from CDOT
- Properties within the Denver Technological Center or Greenwood Plaza South are required to submit a letter of approval from the DTC Architectural Control Committee 303-773-1700 before issuance of a building permit
Planning
- Site Plan stamped by a registered architect or engineer, showing the following information. Additional items may be required (see engineering below):
- Property lines showing the location of property corners
- The footprint of all existing and proposed structures, including setbacks from property lines
- Height calculations as demonstrated on the "example building height calculation" graphic (see attached)
- Existing and proposed contours at one-foot intervals with USGS elevations noted
- Adjacent streets (with names)
- Drive aisles, parking areas, walkways, and plazas
- Locations of fire hydrants and fire lanes
- Trash and mechanical equipment enclosures and fences
- Construction trailers, materials, portable toilets, site access, and fencing
- North arrow
- Lot size (area in acres and/or square feet)
- Detailed drawings of screening measures for rooftop and ground-mounted mechanical equipment and generators
Engineering
- Site Plan, stamped by a registered architect or engineer, showing the following information:
- Easements, curb and gutter or ditch line, pavement, and adjacent storm sewers
- Retaining walls with top and bottom of wall elevations noted. Walls in excess of 4 feet in height, including footing, require a design analysis with a cross-section detail stamped by a registered architect or engineer
- 100-year floodplain boundary (if applicable)
- Delineate boundaries of any wetlands
- All above-ground detention facilities and utilities
- Sump pump or foundation drain outfall
- Temporary erosion control measures
- Permanent detention/water quality design calculations and drawings. All new development must meet Drainage Criteria Manual requirements
- Additional permits will be required for landscaping or irrigation systems if the work is not included in the building permit plans
Building
- Project manual and specifications
- Construction plans which indicate all work to be performed. The plans should be drawn to scale and dimensioned with the following information:
- Structural drawings - signed and stamped by an engineer registered in the State of Colorado
- Soils Report
- Foundation Plan, including a peripheral drain system
- Framing - roof, floor, and walls
- Structural details
- Evidence that the design meets the following criteria:
- Snow loads (30 lbs. per square foot)
- Wind loads (100 mph - 3-second gust)
- Wind exposure category (C)
- Frost depth (36 inches)
- Earthquake zone (B)
- Engineered drawings of prefabricated structural elements
- Structural drawings - signed and stamped by an engineer registered in the State of Colorado
- Architectural:
- Cover Sheet - including building code analysis, square footage, and summaries of the following: allowable height and area, occupant load, required exiting, restroom fixture count, accessibility provisions
- Floor Plans - indicate room use
- Building elevations
- Building or wall sections
- Door and hardware schedule
- Room finish schedule
- Glazing schedule
- Restroom elevations and detailed dimensions
- Wall-type legend, including design approval numbers and details
- Roof plan and drainage slopes
- Stair and ramp sections, including handrail and guardrail details
- Shaft sections
- Exit sign locations
- Copy of core and shell architectural plans in PDF format on CD
- Do I need an asbestos report?
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Asbestos is regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Additional information may be found by contacting them at (303) 692-3100.
- Do I need a building permit?
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Building permits are required for new constructions, alterations, or repairs of existing buildings. Also, concrete work, landscaping, and other exterior alterations. Please download our Building Permits Helpful Information handout. If unsure, please email comdev@greenwoodvillage.com, and we'll gladly verify.
- Do I need an inspection?
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Inspections are required as part of the permit process.
- How can I obtain building plan copies?
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Depending on the specific type of plan and the zoning area it pertains to, different plans have varied retention periods. To access a copy of any of our plans, we recommend submitting a public records request through the Online Services page on our website.
- How do I find my property lines?
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Obtain a copy of your property's legal description (if you don't have a copy, you may be able to get this from the Arapahoe County Assessor's office or copy of the plat map for your subdivision). You may also want to hire a surveyor to reestablish your property corners and property lines for you.
- How do I find out my property's zoning?
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The easiest way to find out your property's zoning is to email Community Development at comdev@greenwoodvillage.com or call 303-486-5783 and request to speak with the day's planner.