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SHEDS & PLAY STRUCTURES Sheds, play structures, and other accessory struc- tures less than 120 square feet do not require a Building Permit but do require a Structure Location Permit. Struc- tures larger than 120 square feet in area, or one that will be attached to a principle structure, require a Building Permit prior to starting your project. You can apply for one from the Building Safety Division in City Hall. Regardless of the size of a pro- posed structure (shed, play structure, or other accessory structure) it must meet the City's Zoning Requirements such as setbacks and building heights. Zoning require- ments vary depending upon the location of the property within the City. For a complete list of zoning requirements and infor- mation regarding the type of permit required for your next shed or play structure project, please contact the Planning Department at planning@ci.louisville.co.us or 303.335,4592. GREEN BUILDING The Building Safety Division continues to work on Building Code Board of Appeals and the Building Safety Division along with input from the Louisville Resource Conservation Advisory Board are analyzing many green building options (codes, green points, third party rating systems) to deter- mine which is the best enforceable goal is to bring forth a proposal for City Council consideration this summer. 2009 CITYWIDE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN An amendment of the City's 2005 Comprehensive Plan was recently adopted by the City Council. Comprehensive Plan (Plan), is a policy and planning document that guides the community's land use, trans- portation, open space, and public facility master planning decisions and is based on a Community Vision State- ment. Plan elements include: Land Use, Housing, Economic Development, Transportation, Parks, Recreation and Open Space, Community Character, Community Ser- vices, and Fiscal Health. A new element, "Sustainable seven "Opportunity Areas': identified in the Plan may be subject to development and redevelopment in the next five, ten, or twenty years. amendment was completed primarily by in-house public involvement process incorporated two public open houses, five public hearings before the Planning Commission, and two public approved amend- ment did not modify the Community Vision Statement but did provide the necessary updates to demographic, economic, and market trends which continue to impact Plan is to be reviewed every four years, with the next review to be completed by the end of December 2012. Plan is available for viewing on the City's web site (www.ci.louisville.co.us) or by visiting the Planning De- partment in City Hall. You may contact the Planning De- partment at planning@ci.louisville.co.us or 303.335,4592 with any questions. NEW BUILDING CODE The Building Safety Division is working on the adoption of the new 2009 International Building Code. goal for adoption is this summer.