Residential Additions
The following is required when submitting for residential additions:
- Douglas County Building Permit Application - If contractors are being used they must be listed on your application at the time of submittal. Complete all sections that are applicable.
- One full set of scaled (¼” = 1’) construction drawings. All plans must be submitted on white paper in blue or black ink. This is to include detailed framing, floor and elevation drawings.
- One set of foundation drawings. Drawings may be stamped by Colorado registered engineer or architect.
- One site plan showing dimensions to property lines.
- If you are on a septic system we will need an approval letter from Tri-County. This is required if you are adding any sleeping areas in the addition.
- DESC Permit - Submit completed DESC Permit form along with a Site Plan indicating all drainage, erosion and sediment control information as required.
- Letter from Architectural Control Committee. If you do not have this letter, please be advised that your permit will be placed on "hold" for approximately 10 working days so that we may inform them in writing, unless you obtain the approval letter prior to the release of the permit.
Building Guide
The Building Guide was developed by the Colorado Chapter of the International Code Council as a basic plan submittal under the 2003 International Residential Code. It is not intended to cover all circumstances.
The following items are specific to Douglas County Building Division requirements:
•One set of floor plans is required
•One set of plot plans is required
•Foundation plans are required to be designed and stamped by a licensed Colorado Engineer.
•Insulation must comply with the currently adopted building code by Douglas County.
Additional Resources
Building Fee Schedule [40KB]
Building Permit Application [17KB]
