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Commerce City Building Height Requirement

The Commerce City building height requirement mandates that buildings exceeding 35 feet in height adjacent to single-family homes be designed to minimize adverse impacts on natural light and privacy. Strategies to achieve this include adjusting building orientation, increasing setbacks, and incorporating landscaping or fencing for privacy. Additionally, these buildings should integrate smoothly with the neighborhood by avoiding abrupt height transitions, utilizing techniques such as step-back designs.

Link:

  • Commerce City Land Development Code Section 21-7603

Policy Details:

Locale: Commerce City, Colorado [West]
Climate zone: Zone 5B: Cool Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [50-150K]
Smart Surface(s): Shade Structures, Roof, Solar Photovoltaic Roof, Solar PV Canopies
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Commerce City Land Development Code Section 21-7603

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