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Demolition Permit in Lyons, Colorado

Required for demolition of a structure in the Town of Lyons, billed at a flat $135 Single-Unit Residential One Stop fee for single-unit residential demolitions.

Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Billed under the Single-Unit Residential One Stop flat-fee schedule for single-unit residential demolitions
  • Utility disconnections (water, sewer, electric) should be coordinated prior to demolition

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Fee schedule

Demolition (Single-Unit Residential One Stop)Town of Lyons Building Permit Fees PDF, updated 6.16.25
$135
Re-inspection Fee
$70

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection

    Site cleared, utilities properly capped/disconnected

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

Tips

  • A single-unit residential demolition in Lyons is billed at the flat $135 One Stop fee rather than the general valuation-based schedule — confirm with SAFEbuilt whether a commercial or multi-family demolition instead falls under the valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule, as the fee PDF does not spell out a separate commercial demolition rate.

Frequently asked questions

Lyons requires a demolition permit for: Billed under the Single-Unit Residential One Stop flat-fee schedule for single-unit residential demolitions; Utility disconnections (water, sewer, electric) should be coordinated prior to demolition. 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.

A flat $135 for single-unit residential demolition under the Town's Single-Unit Residential One Stop Building Permit Fees, with a $70 re-inspection fee if needed.

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: Demolition Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lyons requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final Inspection. 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.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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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