Building Codes and Zoning Regulations

See Chapter 18 of the Superior Municipal Code for amendments to the following adopted Codes:

• 2018 International Building Code
• 2018 International Mechanical Code
• 2018 International Plumbing Code
• 2018 International Fire Code
• 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2018 International Residential Code
• 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (effective 3/28/22)
  • 2021 IECC – Note adopted amendments to this code below
  • 2021 IECC Ordinance(PDF, 1MB) including Amendments and Marshall Fire Opt Out
  • Fact Sheet(PDF, 369KB) on Town of Superior Amendments to the 2021 IECC
• 2018 International Existing Building Code
• 2018 International Private Sewage Disposal Code
• 2018 International Property Maintenance Code
• 2023 National Electric Code

For access to the codes above, please visit the International Code Council (ICC) website.

General Town-Wide Interpretations

Frost Line: Thirty-six (36) inches

Wind Load: Twenty-five (25) pounds per square foot

Wind Speed: One hundred fifty-four (154) miles per hour

Roof Live Load: Thirty (30) pounds per square foot

For more information on General Interpretations, please visit the Superior Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40. General interpretations.

Neighborhood Zoning Regulations

Sagamore

Coal Creek Crossing

Downtown Superior

Rock Creek Ranch

Original Town R-L

Original Town R-M

Lanterns at Rock Creek

Calmante

Montmere at Autrey Shores

Town-Wide Zoning Regulations

Certificate of Occupancy Information

Plot Plan and Location Verification Requirements

Grading and Drainage Requirements

Fence Permit Requirements

Sign Permit Requirements

Fence Maintenance for Private Fences

ADU Code

Tenant Signage Regulations - Downtown Superior

• Basement Finish(PDF, 2MB) - Español: Terminando un Sótano(PDF, 1MB)
• Uncovered Decks and Porches(PDF, 1MB) - Español: Terrazas y Porches Descubiertos(PDF, 4MB)
• Enclosing Existing Patio Covers(PDF, 2MB)  - Español: : Sin calefacción Encerrando Porches Existentes(PDF, 3MB)
• Patio Covers and Car Ports(PDF, 2MB) - Español: Porches y Cubiertas para Carros(PDF, 2MB)
• Additions(PDF, 407KB) - Español: Adición a una Casa(PDF, 4MB)
• Garages(PDF, 1MB) - Español: Garaje Separado(PDF, 2MB)
• Re-Roofs(PDF, 366KB)
• Ramps(PDF, 2MB)
• Pole Barns(PDF, 2MB)

The Town of Superior has adopted regulations for energy efficiency for residential construction following standards determined by RESNET. Specific HERS score requirements are defined in the Superior Municipal Code.

Green Building Program

The Town of Superior defines reinforced windows and sashes as those having a frame made of materials designed to have greater strength than a standard frame and sash.

This condition can be satisfied by being of a design incorporating additional strengthening features, by incorporating additional components in the frame and sash, or by providing a listing from the manufacturer as “reinforced.”

The reinforced window designation shall be approved by the Building Official prior to acceptance for construction.

The Town defines a residential property as destroyed due to the Marshall Fire as follows: If more than 25% of the roof has been compromised, and two or more exterior bearing walls have been compromised, or over 50% of the habitable space has been rendered uninhabitable due to fire-related damage, the structure is considered destroyed.

If you were a property owner in Superior at the time of the Marshall Fire, and your property was destroyed during the event, you may be eligible for the following Code Exceptions:

• IECC
• Sprinkler
• WUI (Sagamore Residents only)
  • While opting-out of the WUI code is possible, it's recommended to review the new, State-wide WUI code before doing so

To apply for any or all these exceptions, please complete the Marshall Fire Rebuild Affidavit:

• Marshall Fire Rebuild Affidavit - PDF(PDF, 219KB)

Original property owners, who are planning on rebuilding their homes, may be eligible for Tax and Fee Reimbursements. For more information, please visit the Tax and Fee Reimbursements webpage and navigate to the Town of Superior Rebates drop-down tab. 

For more information on Marshall Fire Recovery and the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, please visit the Disaster Preparedness & Recovery webpage.