Zoning Variance Approval

[Steve Miller]

Hi All -

I am currently considering a property that has 3 "units" but is zoned as a duplex in Denver. The third unit is a basement unit that has been occupied illegally for a number of years. My understanding is that outside of the necessary requirements (closets and egress windows), a zoning variance would need to be granted by the city for the basement unit to be occupied legally. Has anyone ever been down that road, successfully or unsuccessfully?

[Travis Sperr]

@Steve Miller I think your chances of achieving this are very very slim - it all starts with a call to the city planning and zoning department. Financing is also a concern when looking at buying a non conforming property.