The Marijuana License Modification of Premises Application is the form the City and County of Denver licensing department uses to review changes to the premises of a Denver retail or medical marijuana business license. If you reached this page by searching for a Denver permit, note that this is a license application, not a building permit, although work that would require a building permit is one of the reasons to file it. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF and the city's step-by-step guide are published by the City and County of Denver.
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What is Marijuana License Modification of Premises Application – Denver, CO?
The Marijuana License Modification of Premises Application is the City and County of Denver form on which the holder of a retail or medical marijuana business license asks the city to approve a change to the licensed premises. The form refers to the Denver Department of Excise and Licenses; the city's current guide places the process with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection.
The application collects the license identifiers (business file number, state license number, license type), the entity name and the physical address of the facility, yes/no questions about expansion of the licensed premises, extraction space and the Zoning Use Permit, a description of the proposed changes, and contacts for a main contact and an onsite manager. It also contains three signed statements: the Affidavit of State License Change and State Notification Waiver, the Statements of Understanding and the Oath of Application.
Completing it does not grant the change by itself. The city reviews the application, issues an inspection notice, and requires the required inspections and proof of state approval from the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) before the record is closed and updated with the new floor plan. The form states that the license will not be issued until inspections are complete and a valid state license or permit for the change has been received.
The form defines three terms it relies on: Licensed Premises, Limited Access Area and Restricted Access Area. It also includes a checklist of required documents and the floor plan requirements.
Who needs to file Marijuana License Modification of Premises Application – Denver, CO?
Holders of a Denver retail or medical marijuana business license who want to modify the premises of that license file this application. According to the city's modification of premises page, it must be submitted when you:
- change the square footage of the building or the licensed premises;
- alter the layout of the facility, including doorways, some room uses, and adding or removing walls;
- conduct any action that would require a building permit;
- add, alter or remove extraction equipment, including extraction ventilation system components;
- add, alter or remove any enrichment system;
- add a centralized distribution permit to a licensed cultivation facility.
If you update your video surveillance system to add or remove cameras, the city says to send a complete modification of premises application through its contact form.
One application may modify several licenses at a single address under a single entity name. Licenses at different addresses or under different entity names need separate applications.
The person signing the Oath of Application signs the affidavit and the Statements of Understanding. That person must be an existing owner, someone authorized by an owner, or a potential new owner of the entity. Authorized representatives may sign where the form allows it.
When to file Marijuana License Modification of Premises Application – Denver, CO
File the application when you plan a change to the licensed premises that falls under one of the triggers the city lists, such as a layout change, a change in square footage, work that needs a building permit or a change to extraction equipment. The form sets no calendar deadline.
Timing after you file, according to the city's page:
- Review by a licensing technician could take 20 business days, or longer depending on the volume of applications pending.
- When review is complete you receive an inspection notice; you can then begin the modification, such as permitted construction, and complete the required inspections.
- Applications are administratively closed if they are not completed within 12 months.
If you do not yet have a Zoning Use Permit, the city suggests asking CPD Records by email whether one exists for your address (allow up to 10 business days for a response), then contacting Zoning to apply (allow up to 10 business days).
Documents you need
- A valid Zoning Use Permit that reflects the changes that may be made during the modification; the application cannot be approved and licenses cannot be issued without one.
- An Acknowledgement of Zoning Use Permit, as an alternative while you secure a valid Zoning Use Permit; the license will not issue until a proper Zoning Use Permit is submitted.
- A floor plan of the proposed premises, drawn to scale on 8 ½" x 11" paper, with each floor on a separate, clearly identified sheet.
- Floor plan content: room layout with legibly labeled principal uses, all security camera and DVR locations, the Licensed Premises outlined in red and Limited Access Areas outlined in green.
- For stores only: each room in the Restricted Access Area labeled as such, with point-of-sale and sales counter locations identified.
- The signed Affidavit of State License Change and State Notification Waiver, Statements of Understanding and Oath of Application included in the form.
How to fill out Marijuana License Modification of Premises Application – Denver, CO
Confirm the change needs this form
Check that your change matches a trigger on the city's page, such as altering the layout, changing square footage, extraction equipment work or any action requiring a building permit. Use one application per address and entity name.
Enter the license information
Under License Information, enter the Business File Number and State License Number and choose the License Type for each license being modified. Leave Amendment Record ID blank; a licensing technician fills it in.
Enter entity name and facility address
Under Applicant Information, enter the Entity Name and the Physical Address of the Marijuana Facility (Street, City, State, Zip Code). Do not use address ranges.
Answer the premises and zoning questions
Check Yes or No for whether the modification expands the Licensed Premises, adds or expands extraction space, or requires a change to your Zoning Use Permit.
Complete the extraction questions
Marijuana Infused Product Manufacturers check each extraction type used, such as Butane, Propane or Ethanol, or None, or describe it under Other. Cultivations answer the cold water extraction and Centralized Distribution Permit questions. Enter N/A where a question does not apply.
Describe the proposed changes
In Describe the Proposed Changes, state what will change in the premises, such as layout, equipment or square footage.
Add main contact and onsite manager
Enter name, phone number and email address for the main contact, who receives status updates and notifications, and for the onsite manager, who must have authority over and access to the licensed premises at all times.
Sign the affidavit
On the Affidavit of State License Change and State Notification Waiver, print the name, date and sign. It must be signed by the person signing the Oath of Application; other parties sign copies when applicable.
Complete the Statements of Understanding
Complete the line before each of the 12 numbered statements, then print the name, date and signature at the end. Statement 1 requires you to be an owner, authorized by an owner, or a potential new owner.
Sign the Oath of Application
Print name, date and signature under the Oath of Application, which is made under penalty of perjury in the second degree.
Prepare the floor plan
Draw the floor plan to scale on 8 ½" x 11" paper, one floor per sheet, showing room uses, cameras and DVRs, the Licensed Premises outlined in red and Limited Access Areas in green.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that every field is complete or marked N/A and every signature is in place. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, then assemble it with the zoning document and floor plan as described under How to submit.
How to submit Marijuana License Modification of Premises Application – Denver, CO
Submit the completed application with all required documents to the Denver Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, or use the contact form the city links on its modification of premises page.
- Application: send the complete application, the Zoning Use Permit or Acknowledgement of Zoning Use Permit and the floor plan. The city rejects incomplete applications.
- Department address: 201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 206, Denver, CO 80202. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon Friday; Liquor/Marijuana office hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon Friday.
- Fee: a fee applies per license. A licensing technician provides an invoice during or after intake. Make checks payable to the "Manager of Finance"; the city also accepts cash, Visa, Discover or Mastercard, online payment, payment by phone with Payments and Cashiering at 720-865-2780, or in person Tuesday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ask the Department for the current amount.
- After inspections: use the contact form to send the amendment record ID(s), proof of state approval (or an email from an MED representative confirming none is required) and a request to close the amendment record(s).
Check inspection status in the city's online Permitting and Licensing Center. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using address ranges on the application or on the required documents, which the form prohibits.
- Leaving a field blank instead of entering "N/A" where it does not apply; the form says incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Filling in the Amendment Record ID field, which a licensing technician completes at intake.
- Combining licenses at different addresses or under different entity names on one application instead of submitting separate forms.
- Submitting without a valid Zoning Use Permit or an Acknowledgement of Zoning Use Permit; without a valid permit the modification is not approved and no license issues.
- Drawing floor plans that are not to scale, not on 8 ½" x 11" paper, or that put separate floors on the same sheet.
- Omitting the red outline for the Licensed Premises, the green outline for Limited Access Areas, or camera and DVR locations on the floor plan.
- Submitting multiple floor plans whose layout and room uses differ for the same section of the premises.
- Submitting signed legal documents that are not properly executed, or materials that are not legible.
- Closing out the amendment record without proof of state approval, or without an MED email confirming none is required.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Marijuana License Modification of Premises Application?
It is the City and County of Denver application for changing the premises of a retail or medical marijuana business license. The city reviews it, issues an inspection notice and requires inspections and state approval before it closes the modification record.
When do I need to file a modification of premises in Denver?
The city requires it when you change square footage, alter the layout, take any action needing a building permit, add, alter or remove extraction equipment or enrichment systems, or add a centralized distribution permit to a cultivation. Camera changes also go through it.
Is this form a Denver building permit application?
No. It is a marijuana license application. Work that would require a building permit is one trigger for filing it, and building inspections are among the required inspections, but the building permit is a separate matter.
What do I have to attach to the application?
Attach a valid Zoning Use Permit reflecting the changes, or an Acknowledgement of Zoning Use Permit, and a floor plan on 8 ½" x 11" paper. Without a valid Zoning Use Permit the modification will not be approved and no license issues.
How long does Denver take to review a modification of premises?
The city says a licensing technician's review could take 20 business days, and longer depending on how many applications are pending. Applications not completed within 12 months are administratively closed.
Is there a fee, and how do I pay it?
Yes, a fee applies per license. A licensing technician sends an invoice during or after intake. Pay by check to the "Manager of Finance", cash, or Visa, Discover or Mastercard, online, by phone at 720-865-2780 or in person. Ask the Department for the amount.
Do I need state approval too?
Yes, if the state requires it. The Department requires proof of state approval of the modification. If the state requires no application, confirm that by email with a Marijuana Enforcement Division representative and send it to the city.
Can one application cover more than one license?
Yes, if the licenses are at a single address and under a single entity name. For licenses at different addresses or under different entity names, submit separate applications.
Can I fill out this form online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not affiliated with the City and County of Denver, and does not file the application; you submit it through the city's channels.
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