Building Permit Types
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Applications and Forms Database
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Types of Building Permits
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 Permits – 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 Plant Investment Fee (PIF) Calculation Form (for properties that increase the amount of impervious area on the property)
- Plumbing Fixture Count Form
- Commercial and Multi-Family Building Permit Checklist
- Industrial / Commercial Environmental Information
- Housing & Development Excise Tax form
- Energy Code Compliance (visit energy code web page for more information)
- Development Excise Tax form
- Site plan
- Solar analysis
- Floor plans
- Copies of rated assemblies
- Roof plans
- Elevations
- Structural drawings
- Foundation plans / Section
- Allocations
- Copies of any approved Tec Doc drawings (grading and drainage plans; easement dedications, etc.).
Building Permits – Residential
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 (visit energy code web page for more information)
- If you’re in the LR-E zone, a LR-E FAR sheet
- Allocation for new residential or demolition/rebuild of residential
- Stormwater and Flood Management Fee and Plant Investment Fee (PIF) Calculation Form (for properties that increase the amount of impervious area on the property)
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 City of Boulder Planning and Development Services
- 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
- Historic Preservation Demolition Review Application (for non-designated buildings over 50 years old)
- Sustainable Deconstruction Plan (for projects involving removal of more than 50% of exterior walls)
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 Permits and Right-of-Way Lease
- Revocable Permits & Right-of-Way Lease Application (includes other requirements information)
- Electrical Permit Application
OR - One-line diagrams and load calculations if service size is 400 amps or more
Fence or Retaining Wall Permits
- Fence or Retaining Wall Permit Application
- A scaled site plan clearly showing streets and alleys, property lines, location of fences (existing and proposed), driveways (on this and adjacent properties), sidewalks, water meter pit and north arrow.
Floodplain Development Permits
- 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
- Commercial Mechanical Permit Application
- Residential Mechanical Permit Application
You may also need:
- Two sets of drawings (for commercial)
- Mobile Home Permit Application
- 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
- Revocable Permits & Right-of-Way Leases Packet.
- Right-of-Way Permit Application
You may also need:
- Set of plans
- Traffic control plan
- Right-of-Way Contractor License Application Form
- Roofing Permit Application
- 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 - Right-of-Way Permits