Denver Excise and Licenses requires that applicants submit a zoning approved, stamped floor plan along with any marijuana modification of premises or request to amend floor plan application. If no changes to the physical layout of the facility or the principal room uses have/will take place, you likely do not need an updated zoning stamp on your floor plan. You may opt to provide Excise and Licenses with a copy of the last zoning approved, stamped floor plan and a separate floor plan that accurately depicts the facility and includes other items being requested such as security camera and point of sale locations or red-lines designating the licensed premises area.
The commercial zoning team reviews floor plan modifications to update previously approved plans and clarify the zoning permit record. These are only done when no significant change has occurred to the originally permitted use. This would include but is not limited to:
- Altering the facility’s interior space with no change in permitted floor area, character or aspect of specified use
- Adding/removing interior doors/windows
Note: Any changes to the use or square footage of your space will require new zoning and building permits. Building permits, including a fire code review, are also needed for any changes that include construction (e.g., walls; doors; windows; mechanical, electrical, or plumbing equipment or systems; security hardware and access control), changes to MIP facilities, extraction equipment, ventilation systems, and changes to the use and storage of hazardous materials. Any changes affecting the building exterior will also require a new zoning permit.
If a business makes unpermitted modifications to the premises, the modification of license inspection will not be finalized until plans have been submitted for zoning and/or building review and permits issued.
New zoning permits are required for:
- Changing the building square footage, permitted floor area, character, or aspect of specified use
- Any changes of use (e.g. retail sales to manufacturing, or a new use)
- Any exterior improvements (e.g. exterior doors/windows or façade changes)
If you are applying for a floor plan modification, or if you are subject to the modification of premise requirement from Excise and Licenses, submit the following information with your application:
- An updated, and dimensioned proposed floor plan with all spaces and rooms clearly labeled with intended use or activity
- A copy of the most recent zoning-stamped site plan
- If one does not exist, a new site plan must be provided
- A copy of the most recent zoning use permit and most recent zoning-stamped floor plan