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CodeBrief — Denver, CO — Mixed-Use, 45,000 SF

1. Zoning & Land Use

RequirementValueSource
Zone DistrictC-MX-5 (Commercial Mixed-Use, 5 stories) CONFIRMEDDenver Zoning Code
Maximum Height70 feet CONFIRMEDDZC Article 3
Front Setback0-10 ft build-to range CONFIRMEDDZC Article 3
FAR2.0 – 3.0 CONFIRMEDDZC based on zone context
Lot Coverage80% maximum VERIFYTypical for C-MX districts

2. Construction Type & Allowable Height/Area

ParameterValueSource
Base Height (Type III-A, R-2)65 feet / 4 stories CONFIRMEDIBC Table 504.3 / 504.4
With Sprinkler Increase85 feet / 5 stories CONFIRMEDIBC §504.2
Allowable Area per Floor24,000 SF CONFIRMEDIBC Table 506.2
Sprinkler RequirementNFPA 13 throughout CONFIRMEDIBC §903.2.1.1

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Verified zoning & land use analysis.

Setbacks, FAR, height limits, lot coverage, and parking minimums — all verified with municipal code section references.

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  • Calculations included: occupant load, exits, travel distance
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Permit fees & requirements in one place.

Know the permit fees, impact fees, and application requirements before you start — all sourced from official fee schedules.

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Complete coverage in one report
Zoning, IBC, IFC, ADA, IECC, IPC, parking, permit fees, and risk flags — every domain covered with section citations.

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Every claim source-cited
Every requirement traced to a verified primary source — ordinance sections, code references, or municipal fee schedules.

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Start with your project basics: building type, location, gross area, stories, and occupancy group. Add optional details like occupant load, lot size, or project notes to improve accuracy. The form takes 60 seconds to complete.
CodeBrief queries our hand-verified database of zoning codes, building requirements, and municipal fees for your jurisdiction. Every data point has been verified against primary municipal sources — city ordinances, adopted code editions, and official fee schedules.
AI assembles a structured report from verified data — tabular requirements, section citations, occupant load calculations, and risk flags. Every claim includes its source: ordinance section, IBC table, or municipal fee schedule reference.
Export your report as a formatted PDF for your project file. Share with team members, clients, or code consultants. Every citation links to its source so anyone can independently verify the requirements.
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