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City and County of Denver: Residential Permitting Survey
The City and County of Denver is making updates to our residential permitting guides. The purpose of this project is to produce updated, accurate, and intuitive customer guides for obtaining or issuing a permit for residential development projects. This short survey is designed to inform the project. Your feedback on the residential permitting process and guides is greatly appreciated.
1.
How would you describe your role?
Homeowner
Design team member
Contractor
Developer
Other (please specify)
2.
How often are you involved in a project that is submitted for residential permits in the City and County of Denver? (I.e., new construction, remodels, ADU's etc.)
Never
Only once
2-5 per year
6-10 per year
More than 10 per year
3.
Are you given the appropriate materials to navigate the following review processes?
Yes
No
NA
Landmark/historic district review
Yes
No
NA
Addressing
Yes
No
NA
Parcel reconfiguration
Yes
No
NA
Zone lot amendment
Yes
No
NA
Site development plan review
Yes
No
NA
Administrative adjustment (zoning code)
Yes
No
NA
Variance (zoning code)
Yes
No
NA
Administrative modification (building code)
Yes
No
NA
Shoring and benching permit
Yes
No
NA
Demolition permit
Yes
No
NA
Dedication
Yes
No
NA
Right-of-way encroachments
Yes
No
NA
Sidewalk improvements
Yes
No
NA
4.
Please answer the following questions for current materials provided by the City and County of Denver.
Are you aware of these materials?
Have you used these materials?
Is the content in these materials accurate?
Are these materials useful?
Residential permitting guide
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Yes
No
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Yes
No
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Very accurate
Somewhat accurate
Not at all accurate
Not sure
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Very useful
Somewhat useful
Not at all useful
Not sure
Master/type approved (TA) guide
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Yes
No
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Yes
No
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Very accurate
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Not at all accurate
Not sure
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Very useful
Somewhat useful
Not at all useful
Not sure
Manufactured homes checklist
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Yes
No
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Yes
No
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Somewhat accurate
Not at all accurate
Not sure
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Very useful
Somewhat useful
Not at all useful
Not sure
Webpage: Interior remodel, residential remodel
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Yes
No
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Yes
No
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Very accurate
Somewhat accurate
Not at all accurate
Not sure
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Very useful
Somewhat useful
Not at all useful
Not sure
Webpage: Residential sheds
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Yes
No
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Yes
No
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Very accurate
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Not sure
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Very useful
Somewhat useful
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Webpage: Residential garages
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Yes
No
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Yes
No
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Not at all accurate
Not sure
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Very useful
Somewhat useful
Not at all useful
Not sure
Webpage: Fences and walls
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Yes
No
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Yes
No
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Very accurate
Somewhat accurate
Not at all accurate
Not sure
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Very useful
Somewhat useful
Not at all useful
Not sure
Webpage: Residential decks, porches, patios, pergolas, and carports
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Yes
No
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Yes
No
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Very accurate
Somewhat accurate
Not at all accurate
Not sure
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Somewhat useful
Not at all useful
Not sure
Webpage: Swimming pools
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Yes
No
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Yes
No
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Not sure
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Not sure
Webpage: Quick permits
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Yes
No
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Yes
No
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Very accurate
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Not at all accurate
Not sure
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Not sure
Colorado ICC building guides
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Yes
No
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Yes
No
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Not sure
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Not sure
Do you think any additional materials would be valuable? Please explain.
5.
How informed are you on the following items?
Not at all informed
1
2
3
4
Very informed
5
The entire permitting process
Not at all informed
1
2
3
4
Very informed
5
Permit application requirements
Not at all informed
1
2
3
4
Very informed
5
How to apply via e-permits
Not at all informed
1
2
3
4
Very informed
5
How to resubmit
Not at all informed
1
2
3
4
Very informed
5
How to submit modified drawings
Not at all informed
1
2
3
4
Very informed
5
The inspection process
Not at all informed
1
2
3
4
Very informed
5
Who to contact when you have questions
Not at all informed
1
2
3
4
Very informed
5
6.
Do you have any general comments or suggestions for the city's residential permitting guides?
7.
If you are willing, please share your residential permitting experience with us.
8.
If you would you like to participate in an interview or focus group relating to the city's residential permitting guides, please provide your name and email address.
