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1. What are the requirements for a commercial or industrial sign?

For information on requirements for a commercial or industrial sign, view the Business Owners Guide to Commercial and Industrial Signs

2. How do I obtain approval for a temporary commercial sign?

Download the guide to learn more.

3. How do I obtain approval for a temporary commercial sign?

Download the Temporary Commercial Sign Handout.

4. What does the zoning of my property mean?

• OS - Open Space District


• A-1 - Agricultural District


• RR - Rural Residential District


• E-1 - Estate District


• E-2 - Estate District


• E-3 - Estate District


• R-1 - Low Density Residential District


• R-3 - Medium Density Residential District


• R-5 - High-Density Residential District


• B-1 - Limited Business District


• B-2 - General Business District


• I-1 - Limited Industrial District


• I-2 - General Industrial District


• GA - General Aviation District


• PUD - Planned Unit Development District


• § A PUD plan on file specifies the allowable uses on a property


• R(PUD) - PUD District with only Residential uses


• B(PUD) - PUD District with only Business uses


• I(PUD) - PUD District with only Industrial uses

5. Can I run a business out of my home?

View the following documents for more information:

• Family child care business handout


• Home based business handout

6. Can I keep a trash dumpster on my residential property?

Currently, there is no permit process in place for keeping a trash dumpster on a residential property. We feel that if a resident has a need for a trash dumpster and can maintain it in a way such that no neighbors or other Broomfield resident finds it to be a nuisance, then there should be no reason for a dumpster to not be allowed.


We encourage residents to keep their dumpsters towards the back of there lots and only bring them out on the day of trash collection (which should minimize the visibility from the street). If a dumpster becomes a nuisance, the city and county will then step in to help eliminate the nuisance.

7. Do I need a permit if I am just changing the lettering on an existing sign?

You do not need a permit to change the lettering on an existing sign. Get more information about signs.

8. What is a Variance, and how do I get one?

Variance means a grant of relief from the requirements of your zone district which permits construction in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by your zone district. To apply for a variance, you must contact the building department at 303.438.6370.

9. What is a legal non-conforming use?

A legal non-conforming use is an existing use that has been accepted even though it does not conform to the zoning regulations for the district that it is a part of.

10. What are your hours, and who is on your staff?

Hours

• 
  Monday - Friday


• 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Staff

• Anna Bertanzetti


• Alice Hanson


• Lynn Merwin


• Michael Sutherland


• Diana Tangsrud

11. I want to develop / build on my lot, what is required?

To find out the uses that are allowed on your property by right, you will have to first figure out the zoning for your property.


If your project is listed in the permitted uses; by right, then you can proceed by filling out an Application for Development Review and bringing it into the planning division.

12. How and to whom do I report a code violation to?

• Contact the Code Compliance Unit (Police): 303.438.6400


• Code Complaint Line: 303.438.6478

13. How does the planning / development review process work?

Find out more about the review process.

14. How long is the planning/development process, or how long does it take to get this project approved?

View an estimated development timeline.

15. What is an urban renewal plan and a sub-area plan?

Urban Renewal Plan: A plan that updates and revitalizes a property from its current state.
Sub-Area Plan: A plan that sets up parameters on a particular property so that it can be redeveloped.