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Change of Use / Change of Occupancy in Lyons, Colorado

The Town of Lyons publishes a dedicated 'Change in Use/Occupancy (No Work) Permit' for when a new business is preparing to move into an existing building/tenant space, NO work requiring a permit is being done to that space, and the occupancy type remains the same — a directly-confirmed, named permit category distinct from the general Building Permit process.

Verified 2026-08-14 · Source

When you need this permit

  • CONFIRMED: a Change in Use/Occupancy (No Work) Permit applies when a new business is moving into an existing building/tenant space, no permit-triggering work is being done, and the occupancy type remains the same
  • If the occupancy type IS changing, or work requiring a permit is involved, the standard Building Permit / change-of-occupancy process applies instead
  • Contact building@townoflyons.com to confirm current requirements and fees for a specific change-of-use/occupancy project

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Fee schedule

Change in Use/Occupancy (No Work) Permit FeeContact the Planning and Building Department (303-823-6622 ext. 25, building@townoflyons.com) for a current fee quote
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Review timeline

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection / Occupancy

    Contact the Planning and Building Department to confirm inspection requirements for a specific change-of-use/occupancy project

See the full Lyons inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Lyons' 'Change in Use/Occupancy (No Work) Permit' is specifically for a same-occupancy-type tenant swap with zero permit-triggering construction — if your new business involves ANY work requiring a permit, or an actual change in occupancy classification, you'll need the standard Building Permit process instead.

Frequently asked questions

Lyons requires a change of use / change of occupancy permit for: CONFIRMED: a Change in Use/Occupancy (No Work) Permit applies when a new business is moving into an existing building/tenant space, no permit-triggering work is being done, and the occupancy type remains the same; If the occupancy type IS changing, or work requiring a permit is involved, the standard Building Permit / change-of-occupancy process applies instead; Contact building@townoflyons.com to confirm current requirements and fees for a specific change-of-use/occupancy project. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Lyons Planning and Building Department (permit processing, plan review, and inspections contracted to SAFEbuilt) at 303-823-6622 ext. 25 (Town Planning and Building Director); 970-545-3512 (SAFEbuilt Permit Technician); 970-545-3555 (SAFEbuilt Chief Building Official); 303-774-0454 (Inspection Request Line) before starting work.

Lyons does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Lyons Planning and Building Department (permit processing, plan review, and inspections contracted to SAFEbuilt) at 303-823-6622 ext. 25 (Town Planning and Building Director); 970-545-3512 (SAFEbuilt Permit Technician); 970-545-3555 (SAFEbuilt Chief Building Official); 303-774-0454 (Inspection Request Line) for current turnaround.

You'll need: Change in Use/Occupancy (No Work) Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lyons requires 1 inspection(s) for a change of use / change of occupancy permit, in order: Final Inspection / Occupancy. Schedule each through Town of Lyons Planning and Building Department (permit processing, plan review, and inspections contracted to SAFEbuilt) (303-823-6622 ext. 25 (Town Planning and Building Director); 970-545-3512 (SAFEbuilt Permit Technician); 970-545-3555 (SAFEbuilt Chief Building Official); 303-774-0454 (Inspection Request Line)).

Apply through Town of Lyons Planning and Building Department (permit processing, plan review, and inspections contracted to SAFEbuilt) at 432 5th Avenue, Lyons, CO 80540 (PO Box 49). Phone: 303-823-6622 ext. 25 (Town Planning and Building Director); 970-545-3512 (SAFEbuilt Permit Technician); 970-545-3555 (SAFEbuilt Chief Building Official); 303-774-0454 (Inspection Request Line), email: Lritchie@townoflyons.com (Lisa Ritchie, Planning and Building Director); dtoberman@safebuilt.com (Danielle Toberman, Permit Technician); tmoroney@safebuilt.com (Tim Moroney, Chief Building Official). Office hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m.-noon; closed holidays. Town of Lyons main line 303-823-6622.. Official information: https://www.lyonscolorado.com/834/Building-Department.

Lyons, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — currently in effect per the Town of Lyons Building Department page and the Town's published Adopted Codes flyer; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC); 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — the Town's 2025 Residential Submittal Checklist explicitly requires '2021 IECC Energy Code compliance for the specific home being proposed' via REScheck or an Energy Compliance Report; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); Transition note: the Town of Lyons Building Department page (fetched 2026-07-06) states the 2021 ICC series and 2023 NEC apply 'until July 1, 2026,' with a 2024 ICC series adopted to take effect July 1, 2026. As of this file's lastVerified date (2026-07-06, five days after that effective date), the Town's own Adopted Codes flyer (townoflyons.com/DocumentCenter/View/932/Lyons-Design-Criteria) and Building Department page still list the 2021 series/2023 NEC as the current codes with no updated flyer found reflecting the 2024 series live — recommend confirming directly with SAFEbuilt/the Building Department (970-545-3555) whether the 2024 ICC series has been operationally rolled out before finalizing a code analysis for any permit filed on or after 2026-07-01.; State of Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (Ordinance 1210) — effective July 1, 2026, adopted townwide for Class 1 and Class 2 requirements applicable to new commercial/residential construction and qualifying alterations to existing structures (roof replacement 25%+, exterior wall replacement 25%+, additions adding 500+ sq ft, and new/replacement fences or decks); per the Town of Lyons Wildfire Resiliency Code Requirements page.. Local amendments apply — see the Lyons overview page for the full list.

Yes — a 'Change in Use/Occupancy (No Work) Permit' specifically covers a new business moving into an existing space with the same occupancy type and no permit-triggering work. Contact building@townoflyons.com for current requirements and fees.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-14.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Lyons building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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