Scope

This guide page outlines the minimum documentation necessary to allow a permit application for the construction of a new single family dwelling, duplex, triplex or townhome to be taken in for review. Applicants may be required to submit additional information as necessary to clearly demonstrate compliance with all applicable codes.

Required Materials

  • Scope of Work Form (complete the city form)
  • Lot Area Declaration Form
  • Zoning Data Worksheet
  • Stormwater & Flood Management Plant Investment Fee Calculation Form
  • Plumbing Fixture Count and Irrigation Form
  • Residential Housing, Development Excise Tax and Impact Fee Worksheet
  • Energy Rating Index Report (e.g. HERS)
  • Heating and Cooling Equipment Sizing (ACCA Manuals)
  • Construction Waste Recycling Application
  • Site Survey (stamped by a Colorado Licensed Land Surveyor)
  • Affordable Housing Compliance

May Be Required

The following permits, approvals and supplemental information may be required based on the scope of the project and/or the location and development constraints of the property:

  • Historic Approval (Landmark Alteration Certificate required for any building in a historic district and for individual landmarks)
  • Floodplain Development Permit (required for structures located in a regulatory floodplain)
  • Stream, Wetland and Water Body Permit (required for structures located in a regulatory wetland)
  • Soils Report (required for structures located on a steep slope or area of mass movement)
  • Grading and Drainage Plan (required for structures located on a steep slope or area of mass movement)
  • International Wildland-Urban Interface Code compliance information (required for structures located in the Wildland Urban Interface Zone)
  • Copies of Previous Approvals (Notice of Disposition and copies of any city-stamped development review approvals such as Accessory Dwelling Unit, Site Review or Minor Modification)

Required - Construction Plan Set

  • Plan drawings shall be drawn to scale, with a graphic scale bar on every page.
  • A 3" x 3" square shall be provided in the lower right corner of the first sheet for the City's approval stamp.
  • All sheets shall be the same size (oriented so that north is up) throughout the entire plan set, and of adequate size to clearly convey all information.
    • Site Plan
    • Landscape and Street Tree Plan
    • Solar Access Plan
    • Floor Plans
    • 2024 City of Boulder Energy Conservation Code (COBECC) Residential Mandatory Measures Checklist (integrated into plan set)
    • Building Elevations
    • Building Cross Sections at relevant locations
    • Wall Section Details
    • Structural Drawings (must be stamped by a Colorado Licensed Engineer)

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