Centennial City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 1
Title, Purpose, Authority, Jurisdiction, Applicability, Pending Applications, Private Restrictions, Interpretation, and Severability
Sections
- Division 1-1 - Title, Purpose, Authority and Jurisdiction
- Division 1-2 - Transitional Provisions
- Division 1-3 - Applicability; Vested Rights; Effect on Private Restrictions
- Division 1-4 - Interpretation and Severability
ARTICLE 2
Districts and Use Standards
Sections
- Division 2-1 - Purpose and Application of Article
- Division 2-2 - Establishment of Zoning Districts
- Division 2-3 - Land Use
- Sec. 12-2-301. - Use Tables.
- Sec. 12-2-302. - Residential, Home, and Institutional Uses.
- Sec. 12-2-303. - Commercial, Recreation, and Amusement Uses.
- Sec. 12-2-304. - Industrial, Agricultural, and Special Uses.
- Sec. 12-2-305. - Wireless Communications Facilities.
- Sec. 12-2-306. - Temporary Uses.
- Sec. 12-2-307. - Prohibited Uses in All Districts.
- Sec. 12-2-308. - Unlisted Uses.
- Division 2-4 - Limited and Conditional Use Standards
- Sec. 12-2-401. - Residential limited and conditional use standards.
- Sec. 12-2-402. - Group Home Standards.
- Sec. 12-2-403. - Reserved.
- Sec. 12-2-404. - Home-Based Business Standards.
- Sec. 12-2-405. - Family Child Care Homes.
- Sec. 12-2-406. - Respite Care Homes.
- Sec. 12-2-407. - Institutional Limited and Conditional Use Standards.
- Sec. 12-2-408. - Commercial Uses.
- Sec. 12-2-409. - Recreation and Amusement Uses.
- Sec. 12-2-410. - Sexually Oriented Businesses.
- Sec. 12-2-411. - Disposal.
- Sec. 12-2-412. - Waste Transfer Stations and Recycling Centers.
- Sec. 12-2-413. - Oil and Gas Extraction.
- Sec. 12-2-414. - Heavy Industry.
- Sec. 12-2-415. - Light industry.
- Sec. 12-2-416. - Salvage and Composting.
- Sec. 12-2-417. - Utilities.
- Sec. 12-2-418. - Reserved.
- Sec. 12-2-419. - Storage Yard.
- Sec. 12-2-420. - Residential Agriculture Overlay District.
- Sec. 12-2-421. - Airports.
- Sec. 12-2-422. - Helistop.
- Sec. 12-2-423. - Parking (Stand Alone Lot) and Multimodal Transit Facilities.
- Sec. 12-2-424. - Self-Storage Facilities.
- Sec. 12-2-425. - Wireless Communications Facilities.
- Sec. 12-2-426. - Agriculture.
- Sec. 12-2-427. - Natural Medicine Businesses.
- Division 2-5 - Temporary Uses
ARTICLE 3
Development Standards
Sections
- Division 3-1 - Purpose and Application of Article
- Division 3-2 - Calculation of Height and Bulk Requirements
- Division 3-3 - Neighborhood Conservation and Neighborhood Infill Development Standards
- Sec. 12-3-301. - General standards for residential development.
- Sec. 12-3-302. - Alternative Setback Standards for Single-Family Homes.
- Sec. 12-3-303. - Alternative Standards for Single-Family Attached Homes.
- Sec. 12-3-304. - Alternative Standards for Condominium and Alternative Land Ownership Patterns.
- Division 3-4. - Traditional Neighborhood Development Standards[2]
- Division 3-5. - Reserved[3]
- Division 3-6 - Supplemental Residential Development Standards
- Sec. 12-3-601. - Exceptions to Residential Setback Standards.
- Sec. 12-3-602. - Fences, Garden Walls, and Hedges.
- Sec. 12-3-603. - Accessory Buildings and Structures.
- Sec. 12-3-604. - Decks, Balconies, Patios, and Porches.
- Sec. 12-3-605. - Swimming Pools and Spas.
- Sec. 12-3-606. - Satellite Dishes and Antennae.
- Sec. 12-3-607. - Renewable Energy Systems.
- Sec. 12-3-608. - Refuse Containers.
- Sec. 12-3-609. - Retaining walls.
- Division 3-7 - Nonresidential and Mixed-Use Development Standards
- Division 3-8 - Supplemental Nonresidential and Mixed-Use Development Standards
- Sec. 12-3-801. - Exceptions to Setback Standards.
- Sec. 12-3-802. - Fences, Garden Walls, and Hedges.
- Sec. 12-3-803. - Accessory Buildings and Structures.
- Sec. 12-3-804. - Accessory Structures for the Protection of Vehicle Sales and Rental Inventory.
- Sec. 12-3-805. - Renewable Energy Systems.
- Sec. 12-3-806. - Outdoor Storage.
- Sec. 12-3-807. - Outdoor Display of Merchandise.
- Sec. 12-3-808. - Loading, Truck Access, and Solid Waste Collection.
- Sec. 12-3-809. - Community Recycling Bins.
- Sec. 12-3-810. - Vending and Reverse Vending Machines.
- Sec. 12-3-811. - Retaining walls.
- Sec. 12-3-812. - Permanent Commercial Outdoor Patio.
- Division 3-9 - Centennial Airport Influence Area
- Sec. 12-3-901. - Purpose and Intent.
- Sec. 12-3-902. - Centennial Airport Influence Area, Zones, and Subareas Described.
- Sec. 12-3-903. - General Regulations and Requirements for Property within the Airport Influence Area.
- Sec. 12-3-904. - Disclosure and Annotation Requirements.
- Sec. 12-3-905. - Zones and Subareas within the Centennial Airport Influence Area.
- Sec. 12-3-906. - Noise Mitigation Construction Requirement.
ARTICLE 4
Form and Design Standards
Sections
- Division 4-1 - Purpose and Application of Article
- Division 4-2 - Nonresidential Design Standards
- Sec. 12-4-201. - Purpose and Intent of Division.
- Sec. 12-4-202. - Restaurant, Drive-In or Restaurant, Drive-Through.
- Sec. 12-4-203. - Gasoline Station/Convenience/Electric Vehicle Charging Station and Vehicle Service/Repair Facilities.
- Sec. 12-4-204. - Vehicle Wash Facilities.
- Sec. 12-4-205. - Self-Storage Facilities.
- Sec. 12-4-206. - Nonresidential and Mixed-Use Buildings in Traditional Neighborhood Developments.
- Sec. 12-4-207. - Nonresidential Design Standards.
- Sec. 12-4-208. - Central Arapahoe Road Corridor Design Standards.
- Sec. 12-4-209. - Commercial Lodging Design Standards.
- Sec. 12-4-210. - University Corridor Design Standards.
- Division 4-3 - Form Standards for UC District
- Sec. 12-4-301. - Purpose and Application of Division.
- Sec. 12-4-302. - Subdistricts and Typologies.
- Sec. 12-4-303. - General Project Design Requirements.
- Sec. 12-4-304. - Center Subdistrict.
- Sec. 12-4-305. - General Subdistrict.
- Sec. 12-4-306. - Edge Subdistrict.
- Sec. 12-4-307. - Building Types.
- Sec. 12-4-308. - Frontage Types.
- Sec. 12-4-309. - Parking Types.
- Sec. 12-4-310. - Street Types.
- Division 4-4 - Form Standards for AC District
- Division 4-5. - Residential Design Standards
- Division 4-6 - Midtown Centennial Overlay District
ARTICLE 5
Parking and Loading
Sections
- Division 5-1 - Purpose and Application of Article
- Division 5-2 - Parking and Loading Calculations
- Sec. 12-5-201. - Calculation of Required Parking Spaces.
- Sec. 12-5-202. - Required Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces.
- Sec. 12-5-203. - Required Disabled Parking Spaces.
- Sec. 12-5-204. - Special Studies.
- Sec. 12-5-205. - Parking Credits and Reductions.
- Sec. 12-5-206. - Shared Parking.
- Sec. 12-5-207. - Bicycle Parking.
- Division 5-3 - Parking and Loading Design
- Division 5-4 - Use and Maintenance of Parking and Loading Areas
- Division 5-5 - Truck Routing Plans
ARTICLE 6
Signs and Lighting
Sections
- Division 6-1 - Purpose and Application of Article
- Division 6-2 - Measurements and Calculations
- Division 6-3 - General Design and Maintenance Standards
- Division 6-4 - Permanent Signs
- Division 6-5 - Temporary Signs
- Division 6-6 - Sign Design Program
- Division 6-7 - Exterior Lighting Standards
- Sec. 12-6-701. - Intent and Scope.
- Sec. 12-6-702. - Applicability.
- Sec. 12-6-703. - Prohibited Lighting.
- Sec. 12-6-704. - Limits on the Connected Load for Exterior Lighting.
- Sec. 12-6-705. - Establishment of Lighting Zones and Requirements.
- Sec. 12-6-706. - Lighting Equipment Restrictions.
- Sec. 12-6-707. - Performance Approach.
- Sec. 12-6-708. - Submittal Requirements.
- Sec. 12-6-709. - Non-compliance.
ARTICLE 7
Open Space, Floodplain Management and Environmental Quality
Sections
- Division 7-1 - Purpose and Applicability of Article
- Division 7-2 - Use of Designated Open Space
- Division 7-3 - Floodplain Management and Flood Damage Prevention
- Division 7-4 - Environmental Quality
ARTICLE 8
Development Landscaping and Tree Protection
Sections
- Division 8-1 - Purpose and Application of Article
- Division 8-2 - Determination of Planting Requirements
- Division 8-3 - Development Landscaping
- Division 8-4 - Bufferyards
- Division 8-5 - Natural Resource Protection Area Landscaping
- Division 8-6 - Tree Protection and Care
- Division 8-7 - Landscape Plans and Performance Guarantees
ARTICLE 9
Subdivision and Land Development Design
Sections
- Division 9-1 - Purpose and Application of Article
- Division 9-2 - Subdivision and Development Design Principles
- Division 9-3. - Reserved[4]
- Division 9-4 - Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
ARTICLE 10
Dedications, Fees-In-Lieu, and Public Improvements
Sections
- Division 10-1 - Purpose and Application of Article
- Division 10-2 - Adequacy of Regional Facilities
- Division 10-3 - Dedication of Land and Improvements; Fees in Lieu
- Division 10-4 - Dedication of Subdivision Improvements
- Division 10-5 - Transportation Infrastructure Fee
ARTICLE 11
Streets, Utilities, and Drainage
Sections
- Division 11-1 - Purpose and Application of Article
- Division 11-2 - Streets, Sidewalks, and Trails
- Sec. 12-11-201. - Street Design Objectives and Principles.
- Sec. 12-11-202. - Functional Classifications.
- Sec. 12-11-203. - Access and Connectivity.
- Sec. 12-11-204. - Alleys.
- Sec. 12-11-205. - Medians and Entrance Ways.
- Sec. 12-11-206. - Sidewalks.
- Sec. 12-11-207. - Bicycle Routes, Lanes, Paths, and Trails.
- Sec. 12-11-208. - Sight Triangle and Sight Distance Requirements.
- Sec. 12-11-209. - Right-of-Way Maintenance.
- Division 11-3 - Utilities
- Division 11-4 - Standards Manuals
ARTICLE 12
Nonconformities
Sections
- Division 12-1 - Purpose and Application of Article
- Division 12-2 - Types and Classes of Nonconformities
- Division 12-3 - General Regulations
- Sec. 12-12-301. - Termination, Restoration, and Removal.
- Sec. 12-12-302. - Changes of Use.
- Sec. 12-12-303. - Repairs and Modifications.
- Sec. 12-12-304. - Nonconforming Lots; Combination and Construction.
- Sec. 12-12-305. - Nonconforming Buildings and Structures in Floodplains.
- Sec. 12-12-306. - Nonconforming Parking.
- Sec. 12-12-307. - Nonconformity with Airport Influence Area Restrictions.
- Sec. 12-12-308. - Nonconformity Created by Public Action.
- Division 12-4 - Compliance Thresholds
- Division 12-5 - Conversion of Nonconformities
ARTICLE 13
Decision-Makers
Sections
- Division 13-1 - City Staff and Referral Agencies
- Sec. 12-13-101. - Director of Community Development.
- Sec. 12-13-102. - Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority.
- Sec. 12-13-103. - Floodplain Administrator.
- Sec. 12-13-104. - Water and Sanitation Districts.
- Sec. 12-13-105. - Fire Protection Districts.
- Sec. 12-13-106. - Parks and Recreation Districts.
- Sec. 12-13-107. - School Districts.
- Sec. 12-13-108. - Special Metropolitan Districts.
- Sec. 12-13-109. - Centennial Council of Neighborhoods and Neighborhood Associations.
- Division 13-2 - Administrative Agencies and Officials
ARTICLE 14
Permits and Procedures
Sections
- Division 14-1 - Purpose and Application of Article
- Division 14-2 - Required Development Orders
- Sec. 12-14-201. - Development Orders Required.
- Sec. 12-14-202. - Processing Fees.
- Sec. 12-14-203. - Administrative Development Orders.
- Sec. 12-14-204. - Public Hearing Development Orders.
- Sec. 12-14-205. - Required Floodplain Determination (FP).
- Sec. 12-14-206. - Floodplain Development Permit.
- Sec. 12-14-207. - Public Improvement Agreement.
- Division 14-3 - Standardized Development Approval Procedures
- Sec. 12-14-301. - Generally.
- Sec. 12-14-302. - Ex Parte Communications.
- Sec. 12-14-303. - Pre-Submittal Meeting.
- Sec. 12-14-304. - Threshold Review.
- Sec. 12-14-305. - Community Meeting.
- Sec. 12-14-306. - Application.
- Sec. 12-14-307. - Completeness Review.
- Sec. 12-14-308. - Stale Applications.
- Sec. 12-14-309. - Administrative Review.
- Sec. 12-14-310. - Referrals.
- Sec. 12-14-311. - Public Notice.
- Sec. 12-14-312. - Hearing Procedures.
- Sec. 12-14-313. - Continuances and Withdrawal of Applications.
- Sec. 12-14-314. - Successive Applications.
- Sec. 12-14-315. - Recordation Procedure.
- Sec. 12-14-316. - Inspection of Public Improvements.
- Division 14-4 - Amendment of Development Orders
- Division 14-5 - Administrative Processes
- Sec. 12-14-501. - Zoning Clearance; Fence Permits; and Sign Permits.
- Sec. 12-14-502. - Grading, Erosion, and Sediment Control Permits.
- Sec. 12-14-503. - Floodplain Development Permit.
- Sec. 12-14-504. - Site Plans and Plats.
- Sec. 12-14-505. - Temporary Use Certificate.
- Sec. 12-14-506. - Certificates of Occupancy.
- Sec. 12-14-507. - Public School Development Permit.
- Sec. 12-14-508. - Dog Park Development Permit.
- Sec. 12-14-509. - Permanent Outdoor Pickleball Court Permit.
- Division 14-6 - Public Hearing Processes
- Sec. 12-14-601. - Conditional Use and Temporary Conditional Use Procedures.
- Sec. 12-14-602. - Site Plans.
- Sec. 12-14-603. - Pattern books.
- Sec. 12-14-604. - Rezoning.
- Sec. 12-14-605. - Amendments to this LDC.
- Sec. 12-14-606. - Vested Property Rights.
- Sec. 12-14-607. - Wireless Communications Facilities Conditional Use Procedures.
- Division 14-7 - Subdivision Procedures
- Sec. 12-14-701. - Purpose of Subdivision Procedures.
- Sec. 12-14-702. - Applicability of Subdivision Procedures.
- Sec. 12-14-703. - Subdivisions.
- Sec. 12-14-704. - Plat Expiration and Extension.
- Sec. 12-14-705. - Address Plat.
- Sec. 12-14-706. - Plat, Easement, and Road Vacation.
- Sec. 12-14-707. - Plat Correction.
- Division 14-8 - Variances, Appeals and Interpretations
- Division 14-9 - Miscellaneous Procedures
ARTICLE 15
Enforcement and Remedies
Sections
- Division 15-1 - Purpose and Application of Article
- Division 15-2 - Violations and Violation Abatement Fund
- Division 15-3 - Enforcement
ARTICLE 16
Definitions
Sections
- Division 16-1 - Word Usage; Abbreviations; and Acronyms
- Division 16-2 - General Definitions
APPENDIX
Sections
- Appendix A - Plant Lists
- Appendix B - Forms
- Appendix C - Plans
- Appendix D - Pattern Books and Sign Design Programs
- Appendix E - Special Districts
- Appendix F - Reserved.
- Appendix I - Dove Valley Residential Overlay District
- Appendix J - Live Work Unit Exclusion Area
- Appendix K - Natural Medicine Business Overlay District
- Appendix L. - Midtown Centennial Overlay District