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Permit Submittal Information
Documents, specifications and information required to submit for a building permit vary based on the type of project to be performed. By selecting a project specific link below, a checklist of items that are required in order to submit for a building permit may be accessed. Each project specific checklist also provides a set of the forms that must accompany any submittal for that type of project. For additional information concerning submittal requirements, you may directly contact the specific department establishing the requirement. Building & Inspections Services may be reached at 303-235-2855; Development & Zoning Services may be reached at 303-235-2846; and the Public Works Department may be reached at 303-235-2861.
Permit applications requiring plan review must be submitted with digital plans and documents preferably in PDF format.
Residential Checklists:
- New Single Family Dwelling
- New Duplex
- Residential Addition
- Residential Attached Garage
- Residential Interior Remodel
- Exterior Facade
- Fences
- Residential Informational Check List
- Residential PV/Solar Installation
- Swimming Pool / Spa
- Foundation Compliance Form
- Residential Building Informational
- Residential Basement Finish
- Residential Accessory Structure (shed, gazebo, etc.)
- Residential Detached Garage
- Residential Carport
- Residential Patio Cover
- Residential Uncovered Deck
- Asbestos Abatement
- New ADUs - Permitting Information
- New Detached ADU
Commercial Checklists:
- New Multi-Family
- New Commercial Structure
- New Commercial Addition
- Commercial Accessory Structure
- Asbestos Abatement
- Commercial Tenant Improv/Remodel
- Commercial Exterior Facade
- Sign Permit
- Solar Panel Installation
- Small Cell Facility
- New Commercial Build Informational
- Commercial Tenant Finish Informational
Individual Submittal Forms:
- Building Permit Application
- Asbestos Abatement
- Subcontractor Authorization - Electrical
- Subcontractor Authorization - Plumbing
- Subcontractor Authorization - Mechanical
- Homeowner Notarized Document
- Electronic Payment Form
- Foundation Setback-Elevation Certification (RESIDENTIAL)
- Foundation Setback-Elevation Certification (COMMERCIAL)
- Proof of Submission for Water & Sanitation
- Proof of Submission Form (Fairmont Fire Only)
- Retaining Wall
- Surveying Requirements
- Third-Party Inspector List (Steep Roofs Only) *Updated 1/9/2020
- Foundation Compliance Form
Commercial Projects:
Proof of submission is required from the Fire Department with the permit application on the following types of projects: new commercial structures, commercial interior remodels and tenant finishes, fire sprinklers, etc.
West Metro and Arvada Fire Districts require online submittals for plan review and permitting. When submitting your permit application to the Building Division, provide a copy of the online submittal confirmation. This can be the printed email or a printed copy of the confirmation page.
West Metro Fire Plan Review Submital Opens a New Window.
Arvada Fire Plan Review Submittal Opens a New Window.
Fairmont Fire Plan Review Submittal Opens a New Window. - requires signed copy of Proof of Submission Opens a New Window. form
Plan Review Times
- Residential up to four weeks
- Commercial 4-6 weeks
*Please note that expedited plan review is not available and plans are reviewed in the order they are received.