Denver E-SU-DX zoning...OK for ADU?

[Larry Elwood]

Hey everybody – looking at a property in Denver’s park hill north. The light is 62 50 ft.² and zoning is e – SU – DX. Does Anyone know if it is possible to have an accessory dwelling unit in this type of zoning? Thanks so much!

[Tanner Crawley]

@Larry Elwood
Hey Larry, here is the description for DX lots:  Single Unit Dx (E-SU-Dx) E-SU-Dx is a single unit district allowing suburban and urban houses with a minimum zone lot area of 6,000 square feet.

So, unfortunately, you cannot build an ADU.

A good rule of thumb is any lot zoned TU (two unit) or with the 1 designation: (D1x, D1, B1) is zoned to allow an ADU. Here is an example of the zoning language that expressly permits an ADU: 

Single Unit B1 (U-SU-B1) U-SU-B1 is a single unit district allowing urban houses and detached accessory dwelling units with a minimum zone lot area of 4,500 square feet. Blocks typically have a pattern of 37.5 foot wide lots. Setbacks and lot coverage standards accommodate front and side yards similar to U-SU-B but allowing a detached accessory dwelling unit building form in the rear yard.