Denver, CO · Member since 2019 · 14 posts · 2 votes
Hi all,
I'm looking for information regarding splitting a front/back duplex in Denver County. The duplex is zoned as E-SU-D1, but the property type is listed as "RESIDENTIAL DUPLEX" and has two different address numbers. It's a front-back duplex with a total of about 1500 sf between the two units.
I've seen a number of duplexes in the neighborhood with nearly the same layout that are split on the parcel map and listed as "RESIDENTIAL ROWHOMES". So, I'm curious if anyone knows the process and legalities behind doing this?
I've been trying to contact the zoning department, although they've not been particularly responsive. If you have any tips for how to get a hold of them, that would help too haha.
Denver, CO · Member since 2019 · 14 posts · 2 votes
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Thanks @Kyle Doney, do you have experience with the whole process? I've see a few similar posts on BP and it sounds as though the process is:
1. Survey
2. Improvements to bring separation wall up to code.
This is what I'm most interested in, I've seen people mention requiring improvements to new fire code, separation of attic space, ect. If anyone has any information or experience in this area, please share.
3. Lawyers: New legal descriptions and party wall agreement. I imagine this would be a relatively straight forward process for an experienced real estate attorney, but still fairly costly
@Kyle Doney Reviving an old thread here, but going through the same process with a side-by-side duplex. I think the big question is, how does this look when selling? Does the land convey with the half duplex? Zoning dept. says we don't need to do a ZLA, but from what I have seen, the lots generally get split, even if they're not conforming zone lots. I just keep getting pointed in a circle from the Assessor's Office to the Zoning Department. @Kevin Grasse