Community Planning and Development can issue the following research letters for properties in Denver:
- Zone District Verification
- Zone Use Verification
- Bank Letter
- Zone Lot Verification
- Compliance Letter
Scroll down for a description of each of these letter types.
| Zone District Verification |
Zone Use Verification |
This letter will contain:
- Zone district
- Applicable overlay districts
No fee |
This letter will contain:
- All information included in Zone District Verification letter, plus:
- Is the use or use category permittable within a zone district?
- Reference to applicable limitations
- Does this use require a zoning permit?
No fee
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The target turn-around time for Zone District and Zone Use Verification letters is 5 business days. Due to current high volume, turn-around times may be longer.
| Bank Letter |
Zone Lot Verification |
Compliance Letter |
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This letter will contain:
- Zone district & abutting districts, including waivers & conditions
(if applicable)
- Reference to zone district use table
- Applicable overlay districts
- Is this property in a special district? (landmark, abutting a parkway, design, view plane)
- Special permits issued (Conditional Use Permits, ZPIN, ZPSE, etc.)
- Is this property part of a Site Development Plan or Planned Development Group?
- General rebuild rights (references to the applicable section of code)
- Open violations
$50 fee
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This letter will contain:
- Zone district
- Zone lot confirmation
- Zone lot status
$33 per hour research fee, with the first hour free
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This letter will contain:
- All of the information included in both the Bank Letter and Zone Lot Verification letter, plus
- Allowance of specified use in the zone district & confirmation of most recent primary use permitted by city
- Rebuild rights specific to the site
$50 + $33 per hour research fee (if applicable)
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The target turn-around time for Bank, Zone Lot Verification, and Compliance letters is 30 calendar days. Due to current high volume, turn-around times may be longer. Applications must be submitted per zone lot. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received. Unfortunately, we are unable to rush or expedite these letters.
Step 1. Determine which zoning letter you need
View the different types of zoning research letters
Step 2. Submit online
- Enter e-permits (new users will need to create a free account)
- Select Development Services > Apply for a Permit
- Select Zoning Letters and follow the prompts
Request your letter now
Additional helpful resources
Real Property Records
Denver Zoning Code
Zoning Permits