Building
Frequently Asked Questions
- Buillding Department Frequently Asked Questions
- How Do I Get a Contractors License? (PDF)
- How Do I Request an Inspection? (PDF)
- How Do I Submit a Building Permit Application? (PDF)
- How Long Does It Take for Me to Get My Permit After I Submit? (PDF)
- My Inspector Requested Photos. How Do I Submit Them? (PDF)
- Who Should I Contact with My Questions? (PDF)
Contemporaneous Review
Policy Documents
- 17-01 Exhaust Fans (PDF)
- 17-02 Re-Roof (PDF)
- 18-01 Water and Gas Lines (PDF)
- 18-04 Shower Pan (PDF)
- 18-05 Permit Application Submittal Hours (PDF)
- 18-06 Permit Issuance Hours (PDF)
- 18-09 Plan Review Fees (PDF)
- 19-02 Radon Mitigation for Modular Housing (PDF)
- 19-03 Radon Mitigation for Basement Finishes in Existing Construction (PDF)
- 19-04 Acceptable Payment Methods for Temporary Certificates of Occupancy (PDF)
- 19-05 Storage Containers (PDF)
- 19-06 Expired Permits (PDF)
- 20-01 Violation Fees (PDF)
- 20-02 House Wrap (PDF)
- 20-03 Definition Dwelling Unit (PDF)
Building Permit Applications
Accessory Structures
Including but not limited to decks, animal shelters, detached garages, etc.
- Group U (PDF) (structures not intended for human occupancy/residency and modified storage containers)
- Group U - Addition to Existing (PDF)
- Group U - Conversion to Finished Space (Not as Residence) (PDF)
- Group U - Pre-Manufactured (PDF)
- Swimming Pool (PDF) (includes all below-ground pools and above-ground pools exceeding 24 inches in depth and 1000 gallon water capacity)
All un-modified storage containers require registration through the Community and Development Services Department; call 303-621-3136 for more information.
Accessory Dwelling (ADU)
- Integrated ADU (Finish of Existing Space) (PDF)
- Integrated ADU as Residential Addition (PDF) (PDF)
- Non-Integrated ADU (PDF)
Residential
- Addition to Residence (PDF)
- Basement Finish (PDF)
- Fire Repair (PDF)
- Modular / Manufactured House (PDF)
- New Residence (PDF)
- Phased Construction (PDF)
- Remodel (PDF)
- Tiny House (PDF)
Commercial
Simple Permits
- Amendment to Existing Permit (PDF)
- Foundation / Foundation Repair (PDF)
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (PDF)
- Mid-Roof Affidavit (PDF)
- Re-Roof (PDF)
- Siding (PDF)
- Solar (PDF)
- Solid Fuel (Wood-Burning Stoves / Pellet Stoves) (PDF)
- Window (PDF)
Submit by Email
Appropriate Emails are listed on the front page of the application.