Building Permit Types
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Building Permit Types
A list of permit types and the forms you need to submit for review is provided below. This is not a comprehensive list of everything you may need to submit for review. Submission requirements vary depending on the scope of the project. All or some of the following documentation may be required for your project.
Building Permit – Commercial/Multi-Family
Required for all commercial development, including new building, additions and remodels of existing space.
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Multi-Family and Non-Residential Building Permit Application
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Multi-Family and Non-Residential Building Permit Checklist
You may also need:
- Stormwater and Flood Management Fee and PIF Calculation Form;
- Plumbing Fixture Count Form;
- Commercial and Multi-Family Building Permit Checklist;
- Industrial / Commercial Environmental Information;
- Housing & Development Excise Tax form;
- Energy Code Compliance (www.BoulderEnergyCode.com);
- Development Excise Tax form;
- Site plan;
- Solar analysis;
- Floor plans;
- Copies of rated assemblies;
- Roof plans;
- Elevations;
- Structural drawings;
- Foundation plans / Section;
- Allocations; and
- Copies of any approved Tec Doc drawings (grading and drainage plans; easement dedications, etc.).
Required for all residential development, except permit resubmittals.
- Residential Building Permit Application With Checklist
You may also need:
- Site plan;
- Solar analysis;
- Floor plans;
- Elevations;
- Structural drawings;
- Foundation plans;
- Sections;
- Plumbing fixture count form;
- Energy Code compliance (www.BoulderEnergyCode.com);
- If you’re in the LR-E zone, a LR-E FAR sheet;
- Allocation for new residential or demolition/rebuild of residential;
- Storm water and Flood Management Fee and PIF Calculation Form; and
- Residential Building permit checklist.
Inclusionary Zoning Review
All residential development, regardless of size, is subject to inclusionary zoning which requires that 20 percent of the total number of housing units be made permanently affordable to low income households. Inclusionary zoning is administered by the City of Boulder Housing Division, Housing and Human Services Department.
- Building Permit Resubmittal Form
- A written statement specifically explaining changes/corrections made and detailing how you've addressed the problems listed in the deficiency letter you received from P&DS
- Two sets of any revised drawings with changes "clouded" (clouds drawn around changed areas)
- New copies of any submittal documents that were deficient
- Demolition Permit Application
There are four different types of demolition permits. They all use the same application form; however, the additional materials you submit will vary depending on the type of demolition you are doing. See the application form and/or a project specialist in the P&DS Center for more information.
Revocable Permit and Right-of-way Lease
- Revocable Permits & Right-of-Way Lease Application(includes other requirements information)
- Electrical Permit Application
OR - Skip-a-trip Electrical Permit Form (Fax to 303-441-4241)
- One-line diagrams and load calculations if service size is 400 amps or more
Fence or Retaining Wall Permit
- Fence or Retaining Wall Permit Application
- A scaled site plan clearly showing location of the proposed fence/wall, property lines, improvements (buildings), driveways and a north arrow.
- Floodplain Development Permit Application
- Floodplain Maps - To generate a floodplain map of your property, go to the eMapLink (Interactive Maps) application.
- Floodplain Information Request
- Fire Systems Permit Application
You may also need:
- Two sets of drawings, engineered calculations
- Mechanical Permit Application
OR - Skip-a-Trip Mechanical Permit Form (Fax to 303-441-4241)
You may also need:
- Two sets of drawings (for commercial)
- Mobile Home Permit Application
OR - Skip-a-Trip Mobile Home Permit Form (Fax to 303-441-4241)
- Moving Permit Application
- Plumbing Permit Application
You may also need:
- Two sets of riser diagrams for commercial/multi-family work;
- Plumbing fixture count form;
- Revocable Permit (and Easements);
- Required for right-of-way work or work in an easement; and
- Revocable Permits & Right-of-Way Leases Packet.
- Right-of-Way Permit Application
You may also need:
- Set of plans;
- Traffic control plan; and
- Right-of-Way Contractor License Application Form
- Roofing Permit Application
OR - Skip-a-Trip Roofing Permit Form (Fax to 303-441-4241)
- Roofing Guidelines for New and Existing Residential and Commercial Structures
You may also need:
- Manufacturer's installation instructions
- Sign Permit Application
You may also need:
- Site Plan: drawings showing sign size, face, font, font size and color
Attachment / foundation details; and - Right-of-Way Permits.