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SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-3210 OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ADDING FOUNDATION-ONLY PERMITS AND EXTENSIONS THERETO AS BUILDING PERMIT TYPES FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL
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Summary & Background
The Land Development Code (LDC) (Ordinance #1798) was adopted by City Council in January 2009 and went into effect on March 1, 2009. The 2009 Land Development Code was a comprehensive update to the Commerce City Zoning Ordinance, which included a wide variety of topics dealing with development and land use, such as application types, zoning districts, use standards, subdivision procedures, design standards and signs. The existing LDC and regulations guide development to ensure consistent and orderly processes. Amendments to the LDC are proposed to clarify and streamline processes and requirements for future development.
A project owner may not begin construction of any aspect of a proposed building until after a full set of building construction documents has been submitted, reviewed, and approved. For larger projects, there may be delays in construction due to the review time required for the full scope and size of a proposed building.
Ordinance 2515 introduces Foundation-Only Permits, which allows applicants to begin construction of the foundation of a proposed building prior to full approval of the entire structure. When a Foundation-Only Permit is submitted, building construction documents for the project must accompany the permit in order for City Staff to determine if the proposed foundation and building comply with City codes and standards. Consideration of a Foundation-Only Permit may occur when a complete application for a Development Plan, PUD Development Permit, or plat is under review.
There are limitations to a Foundation-Only Permit. A Foundation-Only Permit cannot be issued for single-family buildings, a site where a Grading Permit or Early Grading Permit has not been obtained, or if the pro...
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