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.

Submittal Checklists


Over-the-Counter Permits

Residential Checklists:

  1. New Duplex
  2. Interior Remodel
  3. Fences
  4. Solar Panel Installation
  5. Accessory Structure (Shed, Gazebo, etc)
  6. Addition
  7. Attached Garage
  8. Carports
  9. Patio Cover
  10. Decks
  11. Detached Garage
  12. Exterior Facade
  13. New Single Family Dwelling
  14. Basement Finish (Single Family)
  15. Swimming Pools

Commercial Checklists:

  1. Accessory Structure (Shed, Gazebo, etc)
  2. Commercial Exterior Facade
  3. Commercial Interior Remodel
  4. Commercial Structure Permit
  5. Multi-Family Permit
  6. Sign Permit
  7. Solar Panel Installation

Individual Submittal Forms:

  1. Building Permit Application
  2. Credit Card Authorization Form
  3. Foundation Setback-Elevation Certification
  4. Homeowner Notarized Document
  5. Proof of Submission for Water & Sanitation
  6. Retaining Wall
  7. Sub-Contractor Authorization Form
  8. Surveying Requirements
  9. Proof of Submission Form (Fairmont Fire Only)

Proof of submission is required from the Fire Department with the permit application on the following types of projects: new commercial structures, interior remodels, fire sprinklers, etc. 

All fire districts plan review/permitting is now submitted online only. When submitting your permit application, 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 

Arvada Fire Plan Review  Submittal

Fairmont Fire Plan Review Submittal - requires signed copy of Proof of Submission form

Plan Review Times
  • Residential 2-4 weeks
  • Commercial 4-6 weeks
*Please note that expedited plan review is not available and plans are reviewed in the order they are received.

Demolition and Asbestos Abatement


Residential structures built before 1988, in which 50 linear feet of pipe wrap, 32 square feet of other surfaces (walls, etc.), or the aggregate volume of a 55 gallon drum of removed materials will require asbestos testing and potentially abatement prior to issuance of the demolition permit.

Commercial Structures built before 1988, in which 260 linear feet of pipe wrap, 160 square feet of other surfaces (walls, etc.), or the aggregate volume of a 55 gallon drum of removed materials will require asbestos testing and potentially abatement prior to issuance of the demolition permit.

In the event that the demolition work has been performed prior to the issuance of the permit, a letter from CDPHE containing the project address and an acknowledgement of awareness that the demolition was conducted without the permit and that no further action is necessary on the part of the applicant shall be required to be submitted with the permit application.