Get Land Use Permit New Construction - The Town Of Palmer Lake

Total valuation of building: Building Permit Fee Amount: Less than $2,000: $50.00 More than $2,000 but no more than $25,000: $50.00 for the first $2,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.

Construction Permits are required for public buildings, whether it is new construction, renovation work affecting fire safety elements, or change of use. The construction permit will be required regardless of the project cost.

Structures closer than 5 feet to a property line will have fire rating requirements on the walls and overhangs/eaves. Accessory structures shall be minimum 5 feet from the rear property line and minimum 2 feet from a side property line.

Generally, building permits are required to erect, alter, enlarge or demolish a structure. Permits are required for work including, but not limited to, new construction, remodeling, repair (other than minor, normal maintenance repairs), re-roofing, and vinyl siding and fence installation.

A building permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of any building or structure unless the work is specifically exempt from a building permit.

The entire project shall be completed within 24 months of the date on which the permit was issued. The building official is authorized to grant, one or more extensions of time, for periods of 180 days.

If (when) the local building department discovers that you've been working without a permit, they may notify you to cease work until you receive the proper building permit. You may be charged $500 or more per day for violating building permit laws. Your county can also put a lien on your home if you don't pay the fine.

A building permit is required: For all work not specifically exempt from the building code. This applies to residents, contractors, and commercial owners. Even if you are a homeowner, you need a permit to work on your own home.