Definitions.
Denver Revised Municipal Code § 27-152
in effectSec. 27-152. - Definitions.
The following words and phrases, as used in this division 2, have the following meanings:
(a) Dwelling unit; dwelling, single unit; dwelling, two-unit; and dwelling, multi-unit shall have the same meaning as these terms are used in article 11 of the Denver Zoning Code.
(b) Gross floor area (GFA) shall have the same meaning as the term is defined in the International Building Code, excluding parking garages and any other structures or areas used exclusively for the storage or parking of vehicles.
(c) Primary agricultural uses shall have the same meaning as the term is used in article 11 of the Denver Zoning Code.
(d) Primary civic, public and institutional uses shall have the same meaning as the term is used in article 11 of the Denver Zoning Code.
(e) Primary commercial sales, services and repair uses shall have the same meaning as the term is used in article 11 of the Denver Zoning Code.
(f) Primary industrial, manufacturing and wholesale uses shall have the same meaning as the term is used in article 11 of the Denver Zoning Code.
(g) Primary residential use shall have the same meaning as the term is defined in article 11 of the Denver Zoning Code, and shall be deemed to include any and all primary residential uses and all uses accessory to a primary residential use, except accessory dwelling units, as set forth in article 11 of the Denver Zoning Code.
(h) Structure shall have the same meaning as the term is defined in article 13 of the Denver Zoning Code, but shall not include any partially enclosed or open structures such as porches, balconies, courtyards, and similar structures.
(Ord. No. 625-16, § 1, 9-19-16; Ord. No. 426-22, § 1, 6-6-22)
Source: City and County of Denver, Revised Municipal Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/co/denver/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIREMUCO_CH27HO_ARTVDEFUAFHO_DIV2LIFE_S27-152DEFetched: 10/27/2026