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Poncha Springs building permits
VerifiedPoncha Springs, Colorado — as published 2026-08-21.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Single-Family, ADU, Additions)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family construction, additions, remodels, accessory structures, and ADUs in Poncha Springs. Expect a two-step process. The Town of Poncha Springs reviews the application first, using its own Building Permit Coversheet, for Town Zoning Criteria compliance, collects its Land Use Application Fee and 2% Building Construction Materials Use Tax, and confirms Salida sewer payment. Only after the Town completes that review does the application go to the Chaffee County Building Safety Department, which performs the I-Code plan review, issues the permit, collects the county fee, and performs all inspections.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- STEP 1: Submit the Town of Poncha Springs Building Permit Coversheet (333 Burnett Avenue) with applicant/property/contractor info, Town Zoning Criteria data (zone, frontage, proposed setbacks, building type, number of floors, proposed height, lot coverage %, parking spaces), a Warrantee Deed, and all site plans/architectural/structural drawings
- Pay the Town's Land Use Application Fee: 20% of the Chaffee County building permit fee, minimum $50 (residential), per the Town's own Land Use Application Fees schedule
- Pay the Town of Poncha Springs Building Construction Materials Use Tax: 2% of the amount allocated for materials (50% of Total Valuation), per Town Ordinance #2008-11 and CRS 29-2-105 — either via Exemption Certificate at time of material purchase or reimbursement claim within 30 days of Certificate of Occupancy
- Confirm Salida Sewer Paid and obtain a Cost-Breakdown signed by both the Applicant and the City of Salida (Poncha Springs contracts sewer service from Salida)
- STEP 2 (after Town review/forward): Submit the Chaffee County Residential Building Permit Application as one electronic plan set (PDF or Dropbox link, no hand-drawn plans), including foundation plan, floor plans, framing plans, elevations, sections/details, and IECC compliance documentation
- Pay the Chaffee County Building Permit Fee: Total Valuation x 0.007, plus a Plan Review Fee of 10% of that amount; $110.00 minimum (includes plan review)
- Both a Final Inspection (County) AND the Town Staff's pre-CO site review (road cuts patched, sidewalks/infrastructure repaired, exterior finishes complete, driveway surfaced, final grading/drainage established, exterior lighting compliant, street tree planted) are required before a Certificate of Occupancy will issue
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Poncha Springs Building Permit CoversheetSingle-page Town intake form covering applicant/owner/contractor info, a document/fee checklist (Coversheet, County Application, Warrantee Deed, plans, Town fees, Salida Sewer payment, Use Tax payment, Cost-Breakdown sign-off), and Town Zoning Criteria (zone, frontage, setbacks, building type, floors, height, lot coverage, parking); signed by the applicant and by John Armstrong, Town Planner
- RequiredTown of Poncha Springs Building Construction Materials Use Tax Exemption Certificate / AcknowledgmentEstablishes the 2% use-tax basis (50% of Total Valuation) and requires applicant signature acknowledging the 30-day post-CO reimbursement deadline if sales tax was paid instead of using the exemption certificate
- RequiredChaffee County Residential Building Permit ApplicationIncludes the Certificate of Zoning Compliance (note: does not apply within Poncha Springs — the Town's own zoning review substitutes for this section), the Building Permit Fee Schedule worksheet, and full plan/IECC submittal requirements
- RequiredWarrantee Deed
- RequiredSite Plan, Architectural, and Structural DrawingsRequired by both the Town (dimensional/zoning compliance) and County (structural/architectural plan review)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Poncha Springs Land Use Application Fee (residential) | 20% of the Chaffee County building permit fee, minimum $50.00 | Town of Poncha Springs Land Use Application Fees schedule |
| Town of Poncha Springs Building Construction Materials Use Tax | 2% of the amount allocated for materials (fixed at 50% of Total Valuation on the Town's own worksheet) | Town Ordinance #2008-11 and CRS 29-2-105; serves as a credit against local sales tax otherwise owed on construction materials, refundable/exemptible per the Town's own Exemption Certificate procedure |
| Chaffee County Building Permit Fee | Total project valuation x 0.007 | Valuation from ICC Building Valuation Data: 1st floor/upper floors/finished basement $167.37/sq ft (VB/R3 construction); Show full citationHideValuation from ICC Building Valuation Data: 1st floor/upper floors/finished basement $167.37/sq ft (VB/R3 construction); unfinished basement/decks/porches/entries $31.50/sq ft; garage/carport $66.48/sq ft. Chaffee County Residential Building Application, Revised October 2024 (county-wide, applies identically in Poncha Springs). |
| Chaffee County Plan Review Fee | 10% of the Building Permit Fee | Building Permit Fee + Plan Review Fee = Total due to Chaffee County; $110.00 minimum fee inclusive of plan review |
| Salida Sewer connection/service payment | Not published as a fixed figure on either the Town's Coversheet or Salida's own fee schedule; verified only that payment and a signed Cost-Breakdown are required prior to Town Coversheet sign-off | No numeric Salida sewer tap/service fee specific to Poncha Springs properties is published on either ponchasprings.us or cityofsalida.com; the Coversheet requires proof of payment but does not itself state the amount |
| Credit Card Transaction Fee (County) | 2.5% | Chaffee County Building Department; credit card info must be submitted separately from the application |
Residential Addition / Remodel Building Permit
VerifiedCovers additions, remodels, and accessory structures to existing single-family residences in Poncha Springs. Same two-step Town-then-County process as new construction, using the same Town Building Permit Coversheet (which has an explicit 'Remodel' checkbox under Building Type) and the same Chaffee County Residential Building Application.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- STEP 1: Town of Poncha Springs Building Permit Coversheet, checking 'Remodel' or 'Accessory Structure' under Building Type, with Town Zoning Criteria data matched to the proposed site/floor plans
- Pay the Town's Land Use Application Fee (20% of county fee, minimum $50) and the 2% Building Construction Materials Use Tax
- STEP 2: Chaffee County Building Permit Application and plan set; valuation for remodels/alterations must include all materials, labor, architectural, engineering, structural, electrical, plumbing, excavation, and mechanical work, per the County's own fee instructions
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Poncha Springs Building Permit CoversheetSame form used for new construction; check 'Remodel' or 'Accessory Structure' under Building Type
- RequiredChaffee County Residential Building ApplicationSame form and fee worksheet used for new construction, applied to the remodel/addition valuation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Poncha Springs Land Use Application Fee | 20% of the county permit fee, minimum $50.00 | Same formula as new construction, per the Town's own Land Use Application Fees schedule |
| Town of Poncha Springs Building Construction Materials Use Tax | 2% of the amount allocated for materials (50% of Total Valuation) | Same formula as new construction, per Ordinance #2008-11 |
| Chaffee County Building Permit Fee (remodels/alterations) | Total valuation (materials, labor, architectural, engineering, structural, electrical, plumbing, excavation, mechanical) x 0.007 | Chaffee County Residential Building Application; Plan Review Fee = 10% of the Building Permit Fee; $110 minimum |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Alteration, Change of Occupancy/Use)
Required for new commercial construction, additions, alterations, repairs, and changes of occupancy/use in Poncha Springs. Uses the same two-step Town-then-County process as residential permits: the Town of Poncha Springs first reviews the application via its own Building Permit Coversheet and collects its own Land Use Application Fee (Commercial Application tier, per the Town's own 'Land Use Application Fees' schedule PDF) plus its 2% Building Construction Materials Use Tax; only after the Town's review is complete does the application go to the Chaffee County Building Safety Department, which reviews plans under its own genuinely distinct 'Commercial Permit Application' — a separate document and fee-valuation mechanism from the Residential Building Application, whose own 'Location' checkbox lists Poncha Springs the same way the Residential form does. There is no separate tenant-improvement (TI) permit: the Chaffee County Commercial Permit Application's own 'Description or Work' section offers only five checkboxes — New, Addition, Alteration, Repair, Change of Occupancy/Use — with no distinct Tenant Improvement category or form. A TI-style interior buildout for a new tenant is filed under this same Commercial Permit Application, checking 'Alteration' and/or 'Change of Occupancy / Use' as applicable; there is no parallel TI-specific permit type. The current Chaffee County Commercial Permit Application is published as 'Commercial Final Packet June 2026 CWRC update.pdf,' with the application form itself printed 'Revised April 2026.'
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- STEP 1: Submit the Town of Poncha Springs Building Permit Coversheet (333 Burnett Avenue) with Town Zoning Criteria data, a Warrantee Deed, and all site/architectural/structural drawings — the same Town-side intake process as for residential permits. The Coversheet is published at ponchasprings.us/media/3611 and its content is quoted verbatim in the residential entries.
- Pay the Town's Land Use Application Fee: 20% of the Chaffee County building permit fee, minimum $50, using the 'Commercial Application' line item — distinct from, but formula-identical to, the 'Residential Application' line on the Town's own current Land Use Application Fees schedule
- Pay the Town of Poncha Springs Building Construction Materials Use Tax: 2% of the amount allocated for materials (50% of Total Valuation), per Town Ordinance #2008-11 and CRS 29-2-105 — applies to any building-permit project per the ordinance's own text, not residential-specific
- STEP 2 (after Town review/forward): Submit the Chaffee County Commercial Permit Application — check one of New / Addition / Alteration / Repair / Change of Occupancy / Use, specify Occupancy Group and Type of Construction (IA-VB), and submit one complete electronic plan set (no hand-drawn plans accepted)
- Engineering by a Colorado-licensed architect or engineer is required for ALL commercial projects per the County's own Building Permit Submittal Requirements — broader than the residential trigger list (log homes, snow loads over 70 psf, exterior bearing walls over 10 feet, etc.)
- Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) plans are required for commercial buildings with an occupant load over 10; COMcheck is required for the Electrical and Mechanical energy-code submittals
- Submit a Chaffee County Commercial Energy Compliance Certificate (based on 2021 IECC commercial provisions) as part of the plan review package — applicable to commercial buildings, commercial portions of mixed-use buildings, and residential units greater than 3 stories
- Pay the Chaffee County Commercial Building Permit Fee: Total Valuation x 0.007, plus a Plan Review Fee of 10% of that amount; $110.00 minimum (includes plan review) — valuation is determined from the ICC 'Square Foot Construction Costs' table indexed by Occupancy Group (2024 IBC Groups A-1 through U) and Construction Type (IA-VB), the same fee-formula mechanism as the Residential Building Permit Fee
- A completed Fire Application is required only for 'Commercial Projects located in Unincorporated Chaffee County' per the application's own text — NOT required for Poncha Springs projects, which fall inside Town limits, not Unincorporated Chaffee County
- Verification of payment for a Chaffee County Fire Impact Fee is separately listed as required prior to Certificate of Occupancy for new commercial construction, without the same 'Unincorporated Only' qualifier the Fire Application has — but the attached Impact Fee form itself states 'This form does not apply to Salida or South Ark Fire Districts,' and it remains unconfirmed which fire protection district serves Poncha Springs, so applicability of this specific fee to Poncha Springs commercial projects is unconfirmed.
- A Final Inspection (County) and the Town Staff's pre-CO site review (both established elsewhere for residential permits) should be expected before a Certificate of Occupancy will issue, consistent with the two-step process — not independently confirmed as commercial-specific
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Poncha Springs Building Permit CoversheetSame Town intake form used for residential permits in this jurisdiction; whether it carries commercial-specific checkbox wording is unconfirmed
- RequiredTown of Poncha Springs Building Construction Materials Use Tax Exemption Certificate / Acknowledgment
- RequiredChaffee County Commercial Permit ApplicationGenuinely distinct form from the Chaffee County Residential Permit Application, with its own fee-schedule page and its own 'Location' checkbox including Poncha Springs; 'Description or Work' offers New/Addition/Alteration/Repair/Change of Occupancy-Use checkboxes only — no separate Tenant Improvement checkbox or form exists
- RequiredChaffee County Commercial Energy Compliance Certificate2021 IECC commercial-provisions compliance certificate; required for commercial buildings, commercial portions of mixed-use buildings, and residential units greater than 3 stories
- OptionalMEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) Plans + COMcheckRequired for commercial buildings with occupant load over 10; COMcheck required for Electrical and Mechanical
- RequiredWarrantee Deed
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Poncha Springs Land Use Application Fee (commercial) | 20% of the Chaffee County building permit fee, minimum $50.00 | Town of Poncha Springs Land Use Application Fees schedule; listed as a distinct 'Commercial Application' line, same 20%/$50-min formula as the Residential Application line |
| Town of Poncha Springs Building Construction Materials Use Tax | 2% of the amount allocated for materials (fixed at 50% of Total Valuation on the Town's own worksheet) | Town Ordinance #2008-11 and CRS 29-2-105; same mechanism already verified for residential permits in this record, applies to any building-permit project per the ordinance's own text |
| Chaffee County Commercial Building Permit Fee | Total project valuation x 0.007 | Valuation from the ICC 'Square Foot Construction Costs' table, indexed by Occupancy Group (2024 IBC Groups A-1 through U) and Construction Type (IA-VB). Show full citationHideValuation from the ICC 'Square Foot Construction Costs' table, indexed by Occupancy Group (2024 IBC Groups A-1 through U) and Construction Type (IA-VB). The Commercial Permit Application's own worked example: a 2,000 sq ft Group B (Business), Type VB building at $164.34/sq ft = $328,680 valuation, x.007 = $2,300.76 Building Permit Fee, + 10% ($230.07) Plan Review Fee = $2,530.83 total due. NOTE: the $164.34/sq ft worked-example figure does not clearly reconcile with the same document's own printed 'B Business' row in its Square Foot Construction Costs table — the table as printed is internally inconsistent. Do not rely on a single per-square-foot rate; confirm the applicable rate for your specific Occupancy Group/Construction Type directly with Chaffee County Building Safety Department (719-539-2124). |
| Chaffee County Plan Review Fee | 10% of the Building Permit Fee | Building Permit Fee + Plan Review Fee = Total due to Chaffee County; $110.00 minimum fee inclusive of plan review — identical formula and minimum to the residential fee schedule, current as of the April 2026 revision |
| Chaffee County Fire Protection District Impact Fee (new commercial construction) | Retail & Commercial $2.75/sq ft; Office $3.73/sq ft; Public & Institutional $2.64/sq ft; Industrial & Manufacturing $2.00/sq ft; Warehouse & Storage $0.44/sq ft | Verified verbatim on the Chaffee County Fire Protection District's own Impact Fee Form and Fee Rates (attached to the Commercial Permit Application packet), but that same form states 'This form does… Show full citationHideVerified verbatim on the Chaffee County Fire Protection District's own Impact Fee Form and Fee Rates (attached to the Commercial Permit Application packet), but that same form states 'This form does not apply to Salida or South Ark Fire Districts' — and it is not publicly documented whether Poncha Springs is served by the Chaffee County Fire Protection District or by South Ark Fire Protection District (which serves neighboring Salida), so applicability of this fee to Poncha Springs commercial projects is UNCONFIRMED. Do not assume it applies without confirming the parcel's fire-district assignment first. |
| Salida Sewer connection/service payment (if connected) | Not published as a fixed figure | Same GAP already documented for residential permits in this record: payment and a signed Cost-Breakdown with the City of Salida are required on the Town's Coversheet checklist, but no numeric fee is published on either ponchasprings.us or cityofsalida.com |
| Credit Card Transaction Fee (County) | 2.5% | Chaffee County Building Department; same fee already documented for residential permits in this record |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration or repair in Poncha Springs. Issued and inspected by the Chaffee County Building Safety Department under CRS 12-23-117, using the county-wide fee schedule. A Town of Poncha Springs zoning sign-off is required first only when the electrical work is part of a broader project that itself triggers the Town's Building Permit Coversheet review — new construction, an addition or solar, for example.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Confirm with the Town of Poncha Springs (mail@ponchasprings.us) whether standalone electrical work needs a Town Coversheet sign-off, or whether it can go directly to the County as a standalone trade permit
- Submit the Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application; residential wiring fees are computed by square footage of enclosed living space per CRS 12-23-117; all other installations are computed from total installation cost
- Colorado's homeowner clause allows an owner-occupant to self-perform electrical work on their sole residence if not for sale/resale/rental
Required documents
- RequiredChaffee County Electrical Permit ApplicationCovers residential/commercial/industrial/agricultural installation types, new/remodel/addition class of work, and solar mounting system details; identical county-wide form, not Poncha-Springs-specific
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential wiring — not more than 1,000 sq ft | $135.00 | Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application, CRS 12-23-117 fee schedule (county-wide, applies identically in Poncha Springs) |
| Residential wiring — 1,001 to 1,500 sq ft | $202.00 | Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application, Electrical Permit Fees schedule (CRS 12-23-117 / Chaffee County Ordinance 2018-1), Section A (residential wiring by square footage of enclosed living space), line (b). |
| Residential wiring — 1,501 to 2,000 sq ft | $270.00 | Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application, Electrical Permit Fees schedule (CRS 12-23-117 / Chaffee County Ordinance 2018-1), Section A (residential wiring by square footage of enclosed living space), line (c). |
| Residential wiring — per 100 sq ft over 2,000 sq ft | $13.50 per 100 sq ft (or fraction), added to the $270.00 base | Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application, Electrical Permit Fees schedule (CRS 12-23-117 / Chaffee County Ordinance 2018-1), Section A line (d); Show full citationHideChaffee County Electrical Permit Application, Electrical Permit Fees schedule (CRS 12-23-117 / Chaffee County Ordinance 2018-1), Section A line (d); the section's worked example adds the $13.50 increment to the $270.00 base for the first 2,000 sq ft and rounds the excess up to the next full 100 sq ft. |
| All other installations — valuation up to $2,000.00 | $135.00 | Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application, Electrical Permit Fees schedule (CRS 12-23-117 / Chaffee County Ordinance 2018-1), Section B (fees computed from total cost to customer: labor, equipment, material and items), line (a). |
| All other installations — valuation $2,001.00 and above | $135.00 + $13.50 per $1,000 (or fraction thereof) | Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application, Electrical Permit Fees schedule (CRS 12-23-117 / Chaffee County Ordinance 2018-1), Section B (fees computed from total cost to customer: labor, equipment, material and items), line (b). |
| Solar panel permit | Valuation at $4.00/watt, then $10.00 per $1,000 of that valuation plus a $65.00 base fee; residential fee capped at $500.00, commercial capped at $1,000.00 | Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application, Electrical Permit Fees schedule (CRS 12-23-117 / Chaffee County Ordinance 2018-1), Section C (Solar Fees). Show full citationHideChaffee County Electrical Permit Application, Electrical Permit Fees schedule (CRS 12-23-117 / Chaffee County Ordinance 2018-1), Section C (Solar Fees). The section states the $4.00 per watt valuation basis and the $500.00 residential / $1,000.00 commercial ceilings; the $65.00 base fee and the $10.00 per $1,000 rate appear only in the section's worked example. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $100.00 | Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application, Electrical Permit Fees schedule (CRS 12-23-117 / Chaffee County Ordinance 2018-1), Section D (Miscellaneous Fees). |
| Partial Inspection Fee or Extra Inspection Fee | $100.00 | Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application, Electrical Permit Fees schedule (CRS 12-23-117 / Chaffee County Ordinance 2018-1), Section D (Miscellaneous Fees). |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of plumbing fixtures, fuel gas piping, and related work in Poncha Springs. Issued and inspected by the Chaffee County Building Safety Department under the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), using the same county-wide fee schedule verified for Salida.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Submit the Chaffee County Plumbing Permit Application; residential fixture fees are per-fixture, commercial work is valuation-based
- Colorado's homeowner clause allows an owner-occupant to self-perform plumbing work on their sole residence if not for sale/resale/rental
Required documents
- RequiredChaffee County Plumbing Permit Application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential — per plumbing fixture (tub, shower, toilet, sink, bidet, clothes washer, dishwasher) | $20.00 per fixture | Chaffee County Plumbing Permit Application fee schedule (county-wide, applies identically in Poncha Springs) |
| Residential — fuel gas piping system, per outlet | $20.00 per outlet | Chaffee County Plumbing Permit Application, Plumbing Permit Fees schedule, Section A (Residential Installation), Fuel Gas Piping Only System line, counted by number of outlets and requiring complete gas calculations. |
| Residential — fuel gas pressure regulator | $30.00 each | Chaffee County Plumbing Permit Application, Plumbing Permit Fees schedule, Section A (Residential Installation), Fuel Gas Pressure Regulator line. |
| Residential base fee | $65.00 | Added to the itemized fixture/outlet total |
| Water Heater Replacement (special inspection) | $100.00 (no base fee required) | Chaffee County Plumbing Permit Application (Revised 03/01/2024), section B) Residential Special Inspections. |
| Commercial installation | Valuation (rounded up to next $1,000) x $20.00, plus $65.00 base fee | Chaffee County Plumbing Permit Application, Plumbing Permit Fees schedule, Section C Commercial Installation Work Sheet: valuation rounded up to the next thousand times $20.00, plus the $65.00 base fee, as shown in the section's worked example. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $100.00 | Chaffee County Plumbing Permit Application, Plumbing Permit Fees schedule, Section D (Miscellaneous Fees). |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of furnaces, boilers, evaporative coolers, and related heating/cooling equipment in Poncha Springs. Issued and inspected by the Chaffee County Building Safety Department under the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), using the same county-wide fee schedule verified for Salida.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Submit the Chaffee County Mechanical Permit Application, specifying equipment make/model/size and fuel type
- Carbon monoxide detectors required in any dwelling with a fuel-fired heater/appliance, fireplace, or attached garage per Colorado state statute
Required documents
- RequiredChaffee County Mechanical Permit Application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base fee (residential) | $25.00 | Chaffee County Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule (county-wide, applies identically in Poncha Springs) |
| Furnace/burner install or relocation, up to 100,000 Btu/h | $75.00 | Chaffee County Mechanical Permit Application, Mechanical Permit Fees schedule, Section A (Residential Installation), forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner including attached ducts and vents, up to and including 100,000 Btu/h. |
| Furnace/burner install or relocation, over 100,000 Btu/h | $95.00 | Chaffee County Mechanical Permit Application, Mechanical Permit Fees schedule, Section A (Residential Installation), forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner including attached ducts and vents, over 100,000 Btu/h. |
| Boiler, water heater, gas fireplace, or compressor up to 3 HP / 100,000 Btu/h absorption system | $45.00 | Chaffee County Mechanical Permit Application, Mechanical Permit Fees schedule, Section A (Residential Installation), boiler, water heater, gas fireplace or compressor up to and including 3 HP, or absorption system up to and including 100,000 Btu/h. |
| Evaporative cooler (non-portable) | $30.00 | Chaffee County Mechanical Permit Application, Mechanical Permit Fees schedule, Section A (Residential Installation), each evaporative cooler other than portable type. |
| Commercial installation | Valuation (rounded up to next $1,000) x $20.00, plus $25.00 base fee | Chaffee County Mechanical Permit Application, Mechanical Permit Fees schedule, Section D Commercial Installation Worksheet: valuation rounded up to the next thousand times $20.00, plus the $25.00 base fee, as shown in the section's worked example. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $100.00 | Chaffee County Mechanical Permit Application (Revised 03/01/2024), section C) Miscellaneous Fees. |
Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing or roof repair on any structure in Poncha Springs. Issued and inspected by the Chaffee County Building Safety Department under the 2021 IRC roofing provisions (R905). A separate permit is required for each structure.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR EACH STRUCTURE, per the County's own Roofing Permit Application
- A mid-roof (in-progress) inspection is required for all re-roof permits — do not install shingles past the ice/water barrier until this inspection is complete
- Underlayment, ice/water barrier, shingle attachment, and drip edge must comply with 2021 IRC R905.1.1, R905.1.2, R905.2.6, and R905.2.8.5 respectively
- Applicant/permit holder is responsible for providing safe roof access for inspection
Required documents
- RequiredChaffee County Application for Roofing PermitCovers property/contractor info, square footage, re-roof vs. repair, existing/new roofing material, tear-off status, roof pitch, valleys, and ventilation changes
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing Permit Fee | $100.00 minimum | Chaffee County Application for Roofing Permit; fee is valuation-based with a stated $100.00 minimum (county-wide, applies identically in Poncha Springs) |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for construction of a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit in Poncha Springs. Governed by the Town of Poncha Springs Land Use Code Section 6.13 (zoning eligibility, size caps 350-800 sq ft, setbacks, design standards), reviewed by the Town first (with its own flat $200 ADU application fee), then the same two-step Building Permit process as new construction for the actual construction, which the Town's own code confirms is 'administered by the Chaffee County Building Department.'
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- ADU permitted only in zone districts where it is a listed permitted use per Table 12/12a of the Poncha Springs Land Use Code
- No more than one ADU per primary residence; an ADU may not be accessory to another ADU
- ADU must contain between 350 and 800 square feet of habitable area, excluding parking (Section 5.7.2.1)
- ADU must be DETACHED from the primary residence (an ADU above a garage/storage building qualifies as detached; any interior connection disqualifies it)
- Rear setback minimum 5 feet from rear lot line/alley/lane easement
- ADU must have a separately accessible exterior entrance, separately accessible utilities (no additional tap fee unless service-line upsizing is required), a kitchen (oven, 2-burner stove, sink, 6-cu-ft-minimum refrigerator with freezer), and a bathroom (sink, toilet, shower)
- One dedicated, non-tandem on-site parking space required for the ADU
- Finished floor height must be entirely above natural finished grade on all sides
- Roof design must prevent snow/ice shedding onto the ADU entrance
- ADU leases restricted to a minimum 30-day term
- ADU construction must independently meet IBC requirements 'administered by the Chaffee County Building Department' per the Town's own Land Use Code Section 6.13.5.9
- Submit the Town's Land Use Application (for the ADU zoning review, flat $200 fee) plus the standard Town Building Permit Coversheet and Chaffee County Residential Building Application for the construction itself
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Poncha Springs Land Use Application (ADU)Town Planning & Zoning Commission review for ADU zoning eligibility and design-standard compliance under Land Use Code Section 6.13
- RequiredTown of Poncha Springs Building Permit Coversheet
- RequiredChaffee County Residential Building Application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Poncha Springs ADU Land Use Application Fee | $200.00 flat | Town of Poncha Springs Land Use Application Fees schedule; distinct from the standard 20%-of-county-fee Residential Application fee |
| Town of Poncha Springs Building Construction Materials Use Tax | 2% of the amount allocated for materials (50% of Total Valuation) | Applies to ADU construction the same as any other building permit, per Ordinance #2008-11 |
| Chaffee County Building Permit Fee | Total Valuation x 0.007, plus 10% Plan Review Fee; $110 minimum | Same county-wide formula as new construction |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installing a rooftop or ground-mount photovoltaic system in Poncha Springs. Because solar triggers the Town's zoning review (per the electrical-permit entry: 'A Town of Poncha Springs zoning sign-off is required first only when the electrical work is part of a broader project that itself triggers the Town's Building Permit Coversheet review (e.g., new construction, addition, solar)'), TWO fees and TWO reviewing authorities apply: the Town of Poncha Springs (zoning sign-off/Building Permit Coversheet, required first) and the Chaffee County Building Safety Department (which issues the actual Electrical Permit for the PV installation and performs inspections, under CRS 12-23-117).
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- STEP 1: Submit the Town of Poncha Springs Building Permit Coversheet (333 Burnett Avenue) for zoning sign-off before the County will process the electrical permit
- Pay the Town's Land Use Application Fee: 20% of the Chaffee County building permit fee, minimum $50.00 (residential), per the Town's own Land Use Application Fees schedule
- STEP 2 (after Town sign-off): Submit the Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application for the PV installation itself, with the SOLAR mounting system (Pole/Ground/Roof, AC or DC) box completed
- DC and AC wiring must be installed by a licensed electrical contractor unless the Colorado homeowner clause applies (owner-occupant, property not for sale/rental, owner personally performs the work)
- Required County inspections: service underground system, rough-in prior to insulation/drywall, and final prior to occupancy/energizing
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Poncha Springs Building Permit CoversheetRequired first-step zoning sign-off before the County will process the electrical permit for the solar installation
- RequiredChaffee County Electrical Permit ApplicationCovers installation type, class of work, and Solar Mounting System detail (Pole/Ground/Roof, AC/DC); identical county-wide form used in Salida
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Poncha Springs Land Use Application Fee (residential) | 20% of the Chaffee County building/electrical permit fee, minimum $50.00 | Town of Poncha Springs Land Use Application Fees schedule |
| Chaffee County Solar Electrical Permit Fee | Valuation computed at $4.00 per watt, then fee = $65.00 base + $10.00 per $1,000 of that valuation; capped at $500.00 for a Residential Unit and $1,000.00 for a Commercial Unit | Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application, Section C Solar Fees (Revised 04/01/22), which applies identically county-wide including Poncha Springs. It implements the statewide caps in C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113 (HB21-1284) |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedPoncha Springs has no EV-charger-specific permit type or fee line. An EV charger (EVSE) circuit is electrical work, issued and inspected by the Chaffee County Building Safety Department under CRS 12-23-117 using the county-wide Electrical Permit Application and fee schedule. A standalone EVSE circuit at an existing home is billed under the 'All other installations' valuation-based tier, since it is not new residential wiring by square footage. You need a Town of Poncha Springs zoning sign-off (Building Permit Coversheet) first only when the charger is part of a larger project that independently triggers Town review, such as new construction or an addition. Colorado's HB24-1173 (EV charger permit checklists, 3-business-day decisions) applies only to counties with 20,000+ residents and municipalities with 10,000+ residents; Chaffee County's 2020 Census population of 19,476 falls below that threshold and Poncha Springs is far smaller, so neither agency is bound by the statewide mandate.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Confirm with the Town of Poncha Springs (mail@ponchasprings.us) whether a standalone EV charger installation needs a Town Coversheet sign-off, or whether it can go directly to the County as a standalone trade permit — the electrical-permit entry's guidance (Town sign-off only required when bundled with a broader project) is treated as applicable here
- Submit the Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application; a standalone EVSE circuit is priced from the 'All other installations' valuation-based tier since it is not new residential wiring by square footage
- Colorado's homeowner clause allows an owner-occupant to self-perform electrical work on their sole residence if not for sale/resale/rental
Required documents
- RequiredChaffee County Electrical Permit ApplicationCounty-wide form used for all electrical work including EV charger circuits; there is no dedicated EV-charger application form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All other installations — valuation up to $2,000.00 (applies to a standalone EV charger circuit; no EV-specific line item found) | $135.00 | Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application, CRS 12-23-117 fee schedule (county-wide, applies identically in Poncha Springs). Show full citationHideChaffee County Electrical Permit Application, CRS 12-23-117 fee schedule (county-wide, applies identically in Poncha Springs). No EV-charger or electric-vehicle line item was found on the Application; a standalone EVSE circuit is billed under this general installation-valuation tier. |
| All other installations — valuation $2,001.00 and above (if the EVSE installation requires a panel upgrade or larger-scope electrical work) | $135.00 + $13.50 per $1,000 (or fraction thereof) | Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application, Electrical Permit Fees schedule (CRS 12-23-117 / Chaffee County Ordinance 2018-1), Section B line (b); the schedule carries no EV- or EVSE-specific line item. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $100.00 | Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application, Electrical Permit Fees schedule (CRS 12-23-117 / Chaffee County Ordinance 2018-1), Section D (Miscellaneous Fees). |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for erection, installation, or substantial modification of most signs within the Town of Poncha Springs, governed by the Town's own Land Use Code, Article 5, Section 5.13 (Sign Standards). Administered directly by the Town (not routed through Chaffee County), with its own flat fee on the Town's Land Use Application Fees schedule.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- Land Use Code Sec. 5.13.1 (Sign Liability), verbatim: 'Signs encroaching on the public right of way are the liability of the owner of the building to which the sign is attached. The sign permit specifically waives all liability for the Town and requires the owner to accept all liability. Where applicable a building permit or structural engineer stamped design may be required.'
- Sec. 5.13.2.1: existing signs may continue in use and placement until the type of business on the property changes, at which point the signage must be brought into compliance with the Code (the Code's own worked example: a hamburger stand sold to become another restaurant may keep its existing sign size/placement with new lettering; but if it becomes a different use entirely, e.g. a gift shop, the signage must meet current Code requirements)
- Sec. 5.13.2.2: signs must comply with Tables A, B & C of Article 5.12; any sign type not listed in those tables is prohibited unless authorized by a W1 Warrant
- Sec. 5.13.2.3: signs must be designed to prevent bird nesting/perching, mounted permanently with sufficient strength to withstand 80 mph winds (or meet applicable building codes); the Town may require a structural analysis/design for any sign it determines to be a potential hazard
- Type-specific standards apply per sign category (Sec. 5.13.3-5.13.16): Address Signs (durable, contrasting materials); Awning Signs (business name/logo/address only, no internal illumination/backlighting); Band Signs (one per business per first-story facade, no wider than 90% of facade width, no internal lighting except neon by W1 Warrant); Blade Signs (one per business with a first-story Principal Entrance, may encroach 4 ft into the Public Frontage with 8 ft sidewalk clearance); Shingle Signs (same standard as Blade Signs, may encroach 2 ft with 7 ft clearance, name/logo/suite number only); Sidewalk Signs (one per business, max 42 in. tall x 26 in. wide, removed daily at close of business); Window Signs (specific allowed types only — vinyl appliques, painted letters, hanging signs, neon, door signs — max 25% of window area, letters no taller than 8 in.); Yard Signs (one per business by W1 Warrant, max 6 sq ft/6 ft tall, 6 ft setback from Frontage Line); Temporary Signs/Banners (one per business, 30-day maximum); Political Campaign Signs (prohibited in public right-of-way or on civic property, must be removed within 10 days after an election); Temporary Sale Signs (yard-sale/vehicle/equipment sale signs, placed only for the duration of the sale)
- Sec. 5.1.3: building and site plans (which include Signage Standards as a required review element) require Town staff review and approval, except where Town Board (W1 Warrant) approval is specifically required
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Poncha Springs Land Use Application (Sign Permit)Same general Land Use Application process/form used for other Town land-use approvals (e.g. Change of Use, Temp Use Permit), scoped to the proposed sign
- OptionalSign Design/Structural DetailsPer Sec. 5.13.1 and 5.13.2.3, a building permit or structural engineer-stamped design may be required where applicable, and the Town may require a structural analysis for any sign it determines to be a potential hazard
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Poncha Springs Sign Permit Fee | $50.00 flat | CONFIRMED 2026-08-14, visually read from the Town's own 'Land Use Application Fees' schedule (ponchasprings.us/media/3656): 'Sign Permit $50.' |
Fire Sprinkler & Alarm Permit
VerifiedPoncha Springs is served by the Chaffee County Fire Protection District (CCFPD), formed in 1984 when the former Poncha Springs Fire Department merged with the Northern Chaffee County Fire Protection District; CCFPD keeps a station (Station 4) in Poncha Springs. CCFPD's Fire Prevention Division treats fire ALARM system plan review as a distinct, locally administered permit with its own fee schedule, but does not perform fire SPRINKLER system plan review or acceptance testing at all — sprinkler projects go through the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) or a state-certified third-party contractor. Route alarm and sprinkler work separately from the start, and do not assume another Colorado town's fire-district arrangement applies here.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- CCFPD's own Fire Alarm, Suppression, and Commercial Kitchen Hoods page, verbatim: 'Chaffee County Fire Prevention Division treats fire suppression (sprinkler) and fire alarm plan reviews as separate and distinct from other plan reviews, meaning there are separate processes and fees.'
- Fire Alarm Reviews (verbatim): 'The Fire Prevention Division conducts all stages of fire alarm system reviews, including a plan review, rough-in inspection, and final acceptance. Alarm plans must be stamped by a NICET level 3, and install must be completed by a NICET level 2 or higher. Credentials may be requested for our examination during our on-site inspections. IFC 2021 and NFPA 72 are the applicable codes.'
- Sprinkler System Reviews (verbatim; the Town offers no local review): 'The Fire Prevention Division does not currently offer sprinkler system plan reviews, or on site acceptance testing. If a sprinkler system is required, the builder/designer needs to reach out to the State of Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) for plan review and testing, or alternatively can hire a state certified third party contractor to perform this role.'
- Commercial Kitchen Hoods: CCFPD does offer acceptance testing (separate from the fire alarm process), but a plan review is not required if a pre-engineered and listed hood system is used
- Per CCFPD's Plan Reviews page, fire-related plan review is also triggered by 'a change of use e.g. from a residence to a restaurant' — relevant where a Poncha Springs change-of-use project involves a fire alarm or suppression system
- The applicable fire code is generally the 2021 International Fire Code (per County Ordinance 2023-02, with local amendments available from the Chaffee County Clerk), though CCFPD's own site notes this can differ by project
Required documents
- RequiredCCFPD Fire Alarm System Plan Review SubmittalPlans stamped by a NICET Level 3 (or higher) engineer; installation must be completed by a NICET Level 2 (or higher) installer, with credentials available on request during on-site inspections
- OptionalColorado DFPC Sprinkler Plan Review Submittal (sprinkler systems only)Since CCFPD does not review sprinkler plans, submittal goes to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control directly, or to a DFPC-certified third-party contractor retained by the builder/designer
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Alarm System Plan Review — 10 or fewer devices | $150.00 | CONFIRMED 2026-08-14, read directly from CCFPD's Fire Alarm, Suppression, and Commercial Kitchen Hoods page. Fee includes plan review, issuance of the fire alarm permit, a rough-in inspection, and an acceptance test. |
| Fire Alarm System Plan Review — 11-20 devices | $200.00 | Chaffee County Fire Protection District, Fire Alarm, Suppression, and Commercial Kitchen Hoods page, Fees list, Fire Alarm System Plan Review tiers. |
| Fire Alarm System Plan Review — 21-50 devices | $250.00 | Chaffee County Fire Protection District, Fire Alarm, Suppression, and Commercial Kitchen Hoods page, Fees list, Fire Alarm System Plan Review tiers. |
| Fire Alarm System Plan Review — 50+ devices | $300.00 + $5.00 per additional device | Chaffee County Fire Protection District, Fire Alarm, Suppression, and Commercial Kitchen Hoods page, Fees list, Fire Alarm System Plan Review tiers; the top tier is published as $300 plus $5 per additional device. |
| Additional Fire Alarm Reviews/Inspections | $50.00/hour | Charged for reviews or inspections beyond what the base plan-review fee covers |
| Commercial Kitchen Hood System Acceptance Test | $100.00 | In addition to any other plan review fees; no plan review required if a pre-engineered, listed hood system is used |
| Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review/Testing | CCFPD performs no sprinkler plan review or acceptance testing and publishes no fee for this scope. Show full citationHideCCFPD performs no sprinkler plan review or acceptance testing and publishes no fee for this scope. Sprinkler projects are reviewed and fee-set by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (dfpc.colorado.gov) or by a DFPC-certified third-party contractor hired directly by the builder/designer — contact DFPC directly for its current fee schedule. |
Change of Use Permit
VerifiedA change in the use of land or a structure within the Town of Poncha Springs is a distinct Town Land Use Application, administered directly by the Town under its Land Use Code (Chapter 30), with its own flat fee on the Town's Land Use Application Fees schedule. Any accompanying construction remains subject to the same two-step Town-then-Chaffee-County building-permit process already established elsewhere in this record.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- Land Use Code Sec. 6.1.1.2, verbatim: 'Existing uses not creating a public health, safety or nuisance hazard are grandfathered if they existed in use prior to the adoption of this code until such time the use is changed and/or expanded. Expansion of a use requires compliance with this code unless a variance is granted by the Town.'
- Sec. 6.1.1.3 applies the same principle to existing signs and other appurtenances: they remain grandfathered only 'until the Structure, Sign or other appurtenances are changed, replaced or expanded.'
- Sec. 6.1.2.2: 'Any use specifically listed is either allowed or prohibited per Table 12. Any use not specifically listed in Table 12 may be interpreted by the Board of Trustees majority vote to determine if it fits within a listed use' — a proposed new use must be checked against Table 12 (Matrix of Permitted and Conditional Uses by Zoning District, Land Use Code Sec. 6.5)
- Sec. 5.11.2.2.2: 'Any building expansion or change of use that results in an increase in required [parking] spaces over the number of existing spaces shall provide additional parking spaces only for that increment of the expansion, as if it were a separate development' — a change of use can independently trigger new parking requirements
- CCFPD's own Plan Reviews page confirms a change of use (its own example: 'from a residence to a restaurant') independently triggers a fire-code plan review, separate from the Town's zoning-side review
- Where the change of use involves any construction/alteration, the standard two-step process applies: Town of Poncha Springs Building Permit Coversheet (Town Zoning Criteria, Land Use Application Fee, 2% Building Construction Materials Use Tax, confirmed Salida sewer payment) followed by Chaffee County Building Safety Department plan review/permit issuance/inspections, per the residential-building-permit and commercial-building-permit entries
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Poncha Springs Land Use Application (Change of Use)Town's standard Land Use Application, used for this and other administrative zoning approvals (e.g., Sign Permit, Temp Use Permit); demonstrates the new use is allowed (principal or conditional) in the applicable zone district per Table 12
- OptionalTown of Poncha Springs Building Permit Coversheet + Chaffee County Building Permit ApplicationRequired only if the change of use involves construction, alteration, or new fire-protection systems — same two-step process documented elsewhere in this record
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Poncha Springs Change of Use Application Fee | $50.00 flat | CONFIRMED 2026-08-14, visually read from the Town's own 'Land Use Application Fees' schedule (ponchasprings.us/media/3656): 'Change of Use $50.' |
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