Commercial
Building And Addition Application Requirements
- Douglas County Building Permit Application - The general contractor, electrical, plumbing and mechanical must be listed on the application. The contractors must be registered with Douglas County and listed prior to issuance of the building permit.
- Site Plan - Must show the building location as shown on the approved SIP, and handicapped units if multi-family.
- Construction Plans - Submit (2) complete sets of plans on white paper in blue or black ink that are stamped by a licensed Colorado Engineer or Architect. A Colorado Engineer must stamp the plumbing, mechanical, structural, and electrical plans.
- Construction plans must include building use, construction type, type of occupancy and if fire sprinklers are installed.
- Foundation Plans - Submit (2) complete sets of engineered plans. Include one copy of the structural calculations and project manuals.
- Water and Sewer - Submit a letter from the governing districts for that area if required.
- Deed - A copy of a recorded warranty deed or lease agreement.
- Architectural Control Committee approval if applicable.
- Soil Report - The report, to be completed by a licensed Colorado Engineer, is for the area of proposed construction.
- Fire Department - Approval has to be received before the permit can be issued. The submittal of the plans to the governing fire department is the responsibility of the General Contractor or Owner.
- Health Department - Submittal to Tri-County Health Department is required, if a food service, prior to the permit being issued.
- The Disclosure - Notice of Zoning Review form must be completed, signed and dated.
YOU MAY NOT SUBMIT FOR A PERMIT UNTIL COMMUNITY PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT HAS GIVEN ITS APPROVAL IN WRITING. THIS LETTER MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE PERMIT SUBMITTAL.
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Additional Resources
Commercial Permit Application [163KB]
Commercial Inspection List [HTML Page ]
