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The Denver View Plane ordinances, established in Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, preserve and protect views from various parks and public places. The View Planes limit building height.
Article III. Restrictions on Structures Within Areas Necessary To Preserve Views Of The Denver International Airport Jeppesen Terminal
Article IV. Restrictions On Structures Within Areas Necessary To Preserve Mountain Views
Article V. Restrictions On Structures In The Civic Center Area
Article VIII. Restrictions On Structures Within Areas Necessary To Preserve Central Business District Views
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| View Plane Map |
Denver Revised Municipal Code
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| Cheesman Park - Botanic Gardens |
Article IV, Section 10-59 |
| City Park - Natural History Museum |
Article IV, Section 10-62 |
| Civic Center |
Article V |
| Cranmer Park |
Article IV, Section 10-58 |
| Hirshorn Park |
Article VIII, Section 10-137.2 |
| Old City Hall |
Article IV, Section 10-59.5 |
| Park at 51st & Zuni |
Article VIII, Section 10-137.1 |
| Ruby Hill Park |
Article IV, Section 10-60 |
| Sloan Lake Park |
Article VIII, Section 10-137 |
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Article IV, Section 10-62.5 |
| State Capitol |
Article IV, Section 10-61 |
| State Home |
Article IV, Section 10-60.5 |
| Union Terminal |
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Article IV, Section 10-61.5 |
The file above contains an illustrated example of a view plane and how it limits building height.
The building height limitations depend on the distance from a reference point, usually with increased height allowed as the building is located farther from the reference point.
The reference point is measured as elevation above mean sea level.
The height allowance is "stair stepped" rather than a continuous angle from the reference point.
As you consider this example, keep in mind that the maximum building height for your location is given as elevation relative to a fixed standard, Mean Sea Level.
Actual building heights would vary depending on adjustments in the finished grade on which the buildings are located, and no part can project up into the defined view plane.
This applies even in cases where a building stradles an elevation. Any part of a structure that is within the view plane is subject by the limitation on construction height.