Permit Submittal Requirements

• Architectural drawings
  • Scaled site plan with dimensions to property lines and setbacks
  • Height calculations - See Page 2 for information required to be shown on permit plans
• Grading and Drainage plan
• Engineered stamped structural drawings
• Soils report
• Manual J, D and S
• Electrical drawings
• Mine Hazard Information
• Fire Sprinkler drawings, if electing to add
• Improvement Survey Plat or Land Survey Plat - See our Survey Requirements sheet for more information
• Water/sewer tap calculation
• Fixture count (fixture units equal to or greater than 30 will require an expansion tap fee)
• Shoring Plan: Areas of excavation in which a slope of the property line to any point that is going to be, or has been excavated exceeds a plane of 45 degree angle must have shoring designed by a Colorado licensed engineer.

1. If shoring is required provide a shoring detail stamped and signed by an engineer.
2. If shoring is not required, provide a signed letter from the General Contractor stating that adequate space is provided and shoring is not required.

These requirements are delineated more completely in this Residential Permit Checklist, which is required to be completed and submitted with the Building Permit Application. 

Please ensure everything is complete when applying for a building permit.  Incomplete submittals will not be accepted.

Fence Permit Submittal Requirements

Please see the fence handout for details on submitting a complete fence permit application.

If you are acting as the general contractor for multiple properties, you only need to attend one of these pre-construction meetings. This is subject to change if necessary by City staff.