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Adopted Codes & Manuals
Below, you will find the official sets of rules, regulations, and guidelines mandated by the City to govern building construction, electrical installations, fire safety, and other related matters. These measures are implemented to ensure the safety, welfare, and health of residents. The adopted codes are customized to meet the specific needs and circumstances of Greenwood Village. The City continually updates these codes to align with new technologies, knowledge, and best practices, thereby ensuring the ongoing safety and functionality of the city's infrastructure and services. For detailed information on these adopted codes and manuals, refer to the categories below.
Building codes are the minimum design and construction requirements to ensure safe and resilient structures. The primary purpose of building codes is to protect public health, safety, and general welfare, as they relate to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures. These codes reduce casualties, costs, and damage by creating more substantial buildings to withstand disasters.
The City of Greenwood Village is operating under the following construction codes:
- 2018 International Building Code (IBC)
- 2018 International Residential Code (IRC)
- 2018 International Fire Code (IFC)
- 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
- 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
- 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
- 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017 American National Standard - Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (ANSI)
- 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) standards adopted by the State of Colorado for all permit reviews
View the codes online:
I-Codes Building Codes - ICC Digital Codes (iccsafe.org)
The Comprehensive Plan is a document that guides land use decisions in the Village. It sets goals, objectives, and policies regarding land use, environment, transportation, and economic development.
2018 Comprehensive Plan (PDF)2022 Three Mile Planning Area (PDF)
If you have any problems viewing the PDFs, please contact us at 303-486-5783.
Construction Hours
Sunday/Holiday*
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday through Friday
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
* Holidays observed: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day
The Construction Site Management Manual guides construction site management and maintenance, including water quality management, erosion control, and best site management practices.
The Drainage Criteria Manual sets forth requirements for managing stormwater and drainage.
Greenwood Village Storm Drainage Criteria Manual (PDF)
The Land Development Code is a chapter of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code that controls land development in Greenwood Village. The purpose is to encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the City and ensure the health and safety of developments on the land.
The Nuisance Code is a chapter of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code, which controls Health, Sanitation, and Animals within Greenwood Village.
Greenwood Village Nuisance CodesQuestions?
Email Community Development or call 303-486-5783.