INDUSTRIAL ZONING REVIEWS
Certain proposed industrial uses in the I-O, I-1, and I-2 zones are required to be reviewed by the department by a member of the environmental review committee after an application is submitted to the Zoning Administration for a conditional use permit. The department reviews each application based on environmental affects. Applications which are approved with conditions, become part of the zoning permit.
FAQ
What types of industries may be included?
Manufacturing, processing or fabrication; Transfer stations; Automobile recycling facilities; Incinerators/crematoriums; Certain painting operations; Print shops; Chrome plating operations; Food manufacturing; and Asphalt/concrete plants.
For a complete listing of uses, please contact the Denver Department of Zoning Administration.
How are applications reviewed by the Environmental Protection Division (EPD)?
The Zoning Administration includes a questionnaire developed by the EPD to determine if State of Colorado environmental permits relating to air pollution, water pollution, and solid/hazardous waste are required for the facility. Activities involving painting, solvent use, inks, wood cutting, plastics manufacturing land disturbance, and waste generation, are those typically requiring some type of permit. In addition, those activities that generate odors and/or noise are required to comply with state regulations and/or city ordinances. Compliance with these requirements become a part of the conditional use permit.
Does the Environmental Quality Division review any other applications?
The EPD also reviews Denver Building Department permit applications and certificates of occupancy for some of the above issues. In addition, service stations with fuel storage tanks, dry cleaners, remedial projects, some construction/demolition activities, automobile body shop/repair facilities, and facilities with chemical storage tanks which may not require a conditional use permit, may require other State of Colorado permits.
Are these permits only required in the City and County of Denver?
The need to obtain State of Colorado environmental permits, is State-wide.
How do I get started?
The first step to authorizing your business in Denver is to contact the Denver Zoning Administration at (303) 640-2191. They will provide you with all the forms necessary for the various agencies to review your application. You may also contact the EQ at 720-865-5452 for information and/or additional applications needed to process your application in a timely manner.