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; Planning & Zoning may be reached at 303-235-2846; and the Engineering Division may be reached at 303-235-2861.

Permit applications requiring plan review must be submitted with digital plans and documents preferably in PDF format.

Quick Codes

Design Criteria

Residential Checklists:

  1. New Single Family Dwelling
  2. New Duplex
  3. Residential Addition
  4. Residential Attached Garage
  5. Residential Interior Remodel
  6. Exterior Facade
  7. Fences
  8. Residential PV/Solar Installation
  9. Swimming Pool / Spa
  10. Foundation Compliance Form
  11. Residential Building Informational
  12. Residential Basement Finish
  13. Residential Accessory Structure (shed, gazebo, etc.)
  14. Residential Detached Garage
  15. Residential Carport
  16. Residential Patio Cover
  17. Residential Uncovered Deck
  18. Asbestos Abatement
  19. New ADUs - Permitting Information
  20. New Detached ADU

Commercial Checklists:

  1. New Multi-Family
  2. New Commercial Structure
  3. New Commercial Addition
  4. Commercial Accessory Structure
  5. Asbestos Abatement
  6. Commercial Tenant Improv/Remodel
  7. Commercial Exterior Facade
  8. Sign Permit
  9. Solar Panel Installation
  10. Small Cell Facility
  11. New Commercial Build Informational
  12. Commercial Tenant Finish Informational

Individual Submittal Forms:

  1. Building Permit Application
  2. Asbestos Abatement
  3. Subcontractor Authorization - Electrical
  4. Subcontractor Authorization - Plumbing
  5. Subcontractor Authorization - Mechanical
  6. Homeowner Notarized Document
  7. Electronic Payment Form
  8. Foundation Setback-Elevation Certification (RESIDENTIAL)
  9. Foundation Setback-Elevation Certification (COMMERCIAL)
  10. Proof of Submission for Water & Sanitation
  11. Proof of Submission Form (Fairmont Fire Only)
  12. Retaining Wall
  13. Surveying Requirements
  14. Third-Party Inspector List (Steep Roofs Only) *Updated 1/9/2020

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

Arvada Fire Plan Review  Submittal

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

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