This is PermitBase’s published record for Silver Cliff as of 2026-08-14. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Silver Cliff building permits
VerifiedSilver Cliff, Colorado — as published 2026-08-14.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses (not more than three stories above grade) in the Town of Silver Cliff. Reviewed under the Town's adopted 2006 International Residential Code (IRC) plus the Town's local design criteria (40 psf ground snow load, 110 mph wind exposure C, 40-inch minimum frost depth) and 2006 Minimum Energy Efficiency Requirements. Issued by the Town of Silver Cliff Building & Zoning Department.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Reviewed under the 2006 IRC as adopted by the Town of Silver Cliff
- Structures designed to the Town's residential criteria: 110 mph wind exposure C, 40 psf ground snow load, 40-inch minimum frost line depth
- Energy Analysis required with the application per the Town's 2006 Minimum Energy Efficiency Requirements (R-49 ceiling / R-19 walls / R-10 foundation minimums; U-0.35 windows/doors, U-0.60 skylights maximum; 80% minimum heater and water-heater efficiency); a certificate listing these values must be posted in or on the electrical panel
- Two (2) complete sets of plans and specifications, drawn to scale, each page showing owner's name and site address plus contractor's/engineer's/architect's name and address
- A site visit with the applicant and site plans in hand is required prior to permit issuance to verify property lines and setback distances
- Electrical and plumbing rough/final inspections are performed by the State of Colorado (State Electrical Board / State Plumbing Board), not the Town — confirmed via the Town's own Commercial Permit Requirements document referencing 'State rough electrical and plumbing' inspections, and the absence of Custer County from DORA's list of jurisdictions with their own local electrical/plumbing inspection programs
- Proof of ownership (deed or tax receipt) and property markers (property survey) required at submittal
- Utility documentation required as applicable: Electric (Black Hills Energy), Water and Sewer (Round Mountain Water & Sanitation District), or Well (State of Colorado)
- Contractor must furnish evidence of workers' compensation/employee liability, commercial general liability (minimum $500,000 CSL broad-form property damage including completed operations), commercial auto liability (minimum $1,000,000 CSL), and commercial umbrella liability (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence) within 10 days of contract signing
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Jurisdiction of Silver Cliff)Checkbox for New Construction; includes job address, legal description (lot/block/filing), owner, contractor, architect/engineer contact info, description of work, and estimated valuation
- RequiredResidential Plans Submittal ChecklistSite plan (1/4" scale showing setbacks and utilities, staked property lines or surveyor-marked foundation), foundation plan (scaled, dimensioned, cut section showing rebar, 40" frost line), floor plan (each floor, 1/4" scale, heating system/water heater location, room dimensions, window/door sizes with U-factor, egress, smoke detectors, attic/crawlspace access, fire wall rating), building elevations (front & side, finish grade, ridge height), roof plan, ventilation plan, stairway detail (rise/run, hand/guardrail specs), structural cut of building (stud/truss/rafter sizing per 110 mph exposure C / 40 psf snow load, floor joist spacing, wall covering/sheathing, roofing material, insulation, crawl space ventilation, preservative-treated sill plates), parking, address marker
- RequiredCompleted Driveway Access Permit ApplicationRequired alongside the building permit application
- RequiredProof of OwnershipDeed or tax receipt
- RequiredProperty Survey (property markers)
- RequiredEnergy AnalysisAnnual energy use/costs, energy-related features, efficiency ratings/R-values/U-factors, per 2006 Minimum Energy Efficiency Requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | No itemized, publicly published valuation-based fee schedule was located. Show full citationHideNo itemized, publicly published valuation-based fee schedule was located. Section 108 of the Town's adopted 2006 code states only 'FEES SEE TOWN OF SILVER CLIFF FEE SCHEDULE'; the Building Permit Application form has a blank line-item for 'Building Permit' fee with no printed dollar figures. Confirm current fee directly with the Building & Zoning Office (719-783-3034). | |
| Plan Review Fee | Blank line-item on the Building Permit Application form; no published rate found. | |
| 3% Silver Cliff Use Tax | 3% of the value of building materials purchased without paying local sales tax | Applies to built-in appliances, fixtures, floor coverings, and standard construction materials, plus 52% of the retail cost of manufactured/modular homes; must be paid before final Certificate of Occupancy/Completion |
Residential Addition / Alteration / Repair Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, alterations, and repairs to existing one- and two-family dwellings in Silver Cliff. Reviewed under the 2006 IRC per R102.7.1: additions/alterations/repairs must conform to the requirements for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to fully comply, provided they do not render the existing structure unsafe or adversely affect its performance.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Reviewed under the 2006 IRC as adopted; per Section R102.7.1, additions/alterations/repairs must conform to the requirements for a new structure without requiring the whole existing structure to comply, and must not cause the structure to become unsafe or adversely affect performance
- Building Permit Application with the 'Addition,' 'Alteration,' or 'Repair' box checked, per the Town's combined application form
- Ordinary repairs (replacement of lamps, connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles) do NOT require a permit, per Section R105.2.2 — but this exemption explicitly excludes cutting/removal of any wall, partition, structural beam, or load-bearing support, changes to required egress, or any addition/alteration/replacement/relocation of water supply, sewer, drainage, gas, soil, waste, vent, or similar piping, electric wiring, or mechanical work affecting public health or safety
- Emergency repairs: where equipment replacements/repairs must be performed in an emergency, the permit application must be submitted within the next working business day (Section R105.2.1)
- State rough electrical and plumbing inspections apply if the scope involves those systems
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Jurisdiction of Silver Cliff)Addition, Alteration, or Repair box checked as applicable
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee / Additional Valuation | No published fee schedule located; the application form has blank 'Building Permit' and 'Additional Valuation' line items. Confirm with the Building & Zoning Office (719-783-3034). | |
| 3% Silver Cliff Use Tax | 3% of building materials value where local sales tax was not paid | Same use-tax mechanism as new construction |
Electrical Permit (State of Colorado)
VerifiedElectrical work in Silver Cliff is permitted and inspected by the State of Colorado (State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations / DORA), not the Town of Silver Cliff. The Town's own adopted Commercial Building Code Permit Requirements document explicitly lists a 'State rough electrical' inspection as a required step, and Custer County does not appear among the Colorado counties listed as having their own local electrical inspection program on the DORA Electrical and Plumbing Permits Homepage.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Colorado State Electrical Board permit required prior to installing electrical wiring (valid one year from issuance), obtained directly from the State (DORA), not the Town of Silver Cliff
- Applicants/contractors are responsible for determining the correct inspection authority per DORA's own guidance ('the State does not inspect in local jurisdictions having its own Electrical...Inspection Program... you are responsible for determining the correct inspection authority') — Custer County/Silver Cliff is not listed among DORA's local-jurisdiction list, indicating State Electrical Board jurisdiction applies here
- The Town's own Commercial Permit Requirements document requires proof that 'State rough electrical' has been completed and approved (including Ufer ground in place) as a condition of the Town's own new-commercial-building inspection sequence
Required documents
- RequiredColorado State Electrical PermitObtained directly through the Colorado State Electrical Board / DORA online permitting system, not through the Town of Silver Cliff
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State Electrical Permit Fee | Set by the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA), not the Town of Silver Cliff; not itemized in any Town of Silver Cliff document. Consult dpo.colorado.gov/ElectricalPlumbingPermits for the current state fee schedule. |
Plumbing Permit (State of Colorado)
VerifiedPlumbing work in Silver Cliff is permitted and inspected by the State of Colorado (State Plumbing Board, DORA), not the Town of Silver Cliff, per the same jurisdictional evidence as the Electrical Permit: the Town's own Commercial Permit Requirements document requires a 'State rough...plumbing' inspection, and Custer County is absent from DORA's list of counties with their own local plumbing inspection program.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Colorado State Plumbing Board permit required for installation, alteration, repair, or replacement of plumbing systems, obtained directly from the State (DORA), not the Town of Silver Cliff
- The Town's own 2006 IBC-based Commercial Permit Requirements document requires proof that 'State rough...plumbing complete and approved' as a condition of the Town's own new-commercial-building inspection sequence
- The 2006 IRC/IBC as locally adopted references the International Plumbing Code (including the International Private Sewage Disposal Code for private sewage disposal systems) for the substantive plumbing standard, even though inspection authority rests with the State
Required documents
- RequiredColorado State Plumbing PermitObtained directly through the Colorado State Plumbing Board / DORA online permitting system, not through the Town of Silver Cliff
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State Plumbing Permit Fee | Set by the Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA), not the Town of Silver Cliff; not itemized in any Town of Silver Cliff document. Consult dpo.colorado.gov/ElectricalPlumbingPermits for the current state fee schedule. |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing work in the Town of Silver Cliff, applied for on the same combined Building Permit Application form under the 'Roof' checkbox. Reviewed under the 2006 IRC/IBC as adopted, with the Town's local design criteria (residential: 40 psf snow load; commercial: 50 psf snow load) governing structural/roofing requirements.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Applied for on the combined Building Permit Application ('Roof' box checked)
- Roofing material and sheathing must meet the applicable residential or commercial structural design criteria on file with the Town
- Roofing inspection is one of the standard required inspections under both the residential and commercial permit packets
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Jurisdiction of Silver Cliff)'Roof' box checked
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | No published fee schedule located; billed under the general Building Permit fee line-item on the application form. Confirm with the Building & Zoning Office (719-783-3034). | |
| 3% Silver Cliff Use Tax | 3% of roofing materials value where local sales tax was not paid | Applies if materials were purchased without Silver Cliff sales tax being charged |
Solar Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar installations in Silver Cliff. 'Solar' is one of the explicit checkbox categories on the Town's combined Building Permit Application form, alongside a dedicated 'Solar' fee line-item on the same form.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Applied for on the combined Building Permit Application ('Solar' box checked)
- Electrical connection work associated with a solar/PV installation falls under the State of Colorado's electrical permitting authority (State Electrical Board), consistent with all other electrical work in Silver Cliff
- Structural/roof-mounting elements must meet the applicable residential or commercial structural design criteria on file with the Town
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Jurisdiction of Silver Cliff)'Solar' box checked
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Permit Fee | The Building Permit Application form has a dedicated blank 'Solar' fee line-item, confirming a specific fee category exists, but no dollar figure is published anywhere located. Confirm with the Building & Zoning Office (719-783-3034). |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any building or structure in the Town of Silver Cliff. 'Demolition' is an explicit checkbox category on the Town's combined Building Permit Application form.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Applied for on the combined Building Permit Application ('Demolition' box checked)
- Per 2006 IRC/IBC Section R106.2/106.2, the site plan submitted with a demolition application must show the construction to be demolished and the location/size of existing structures and construction that will remain on the site or plot
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Jurisdiction of Silver Cliff)'Demolition' box checked
- RequiredSite Plan showing demolition scopeMust show construction to be demolished and location/size of existing structures/construction remaining on site
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | No published fee schedule located; billed under the general Building Permit fee line-item. Confirm with the Building & Zoning Office (719-783-3034). |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction and commercial alterations in the Town of Silver Cliff. Reviewed under the Town's adopted 2006 International (Commercial) Building Code with commercial-specific design criteria (50 psf ground snow load, 110 mph 3-second gust wind speed, Seismic Category C, Severe weathering, 40-inch frost line depth, 10 degrees F winter design temp) and mandatory ADA, Fire Code, parking, and restroom compliance review.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Reviewed under the Town's 2006 International (Commercial) Building Code
- Structures designed to the Town's commercial criteria: 50 psf ground snow load, 110 mph 3-second gust wind speed, Seismic Category C, Severe weathering category, 40-inch minimum frost line depth, 10F winter design temperature
- Plans and specifications must be designed and stamped by a Colorado registered engineer or architect
- Three (3) complete sets of all plans required for commercial plan review; each page must show owner's name, phone number, site address, and contractor's name/address/phone
- Soil report required; soils with a load-bearing capacity of 1,500 psf or less must have the foundation engineered and stamped
- Engineered truss report required at framing inspection if trusses are used
- ADA compliance, Fire Code compliance, restrooms, and parking lot/spaces are explicit required elements of commercial plan review
- State rough electrical and plumbing inspection (with Ufer ground in place) required as part of the Town's own inspection sequence, since these trades are inspected by the State of Colorado rather than the Town
- Contractor insurance requirements identical to the residential packet: workers' comp/employee liability, commercial general liability (min. $500,000 CSL broad-form incl. completed operations, aggregate limits per project endorsement), commercial auto liability (min. $1,000,000 CSL), commercial umbrella liability (min. $1,000,000 per occurrence)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Jurisdiction of Silver Cliff)Applicable checkbox (New Construction, Addition, Alteration, etc.) for commercial scope
- RequiredThree (3) Complete Sets of Commercial PlansSite plan (setbacks, utilities, proposed/existing buildings, staked/surveyed property lines, north arrow), soil report, foundation plan (1/4"=1' minimum, dimensioned), cut section of foundation, elevations (ridge height to existing/finished grade), floor plan (1/4"=1' minimum, rooms labeled by use/dimension), cut section of wall (headers/rafters/floor joists, wind shear), engineered truss report if applicable — all stamped by a Colorado registered engineer or architect
- RequiredCertificate of InsurancePer the insurance requirements listed above, provided within 10 days of contract signing
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Section 108 of the adopted commercial code states only 'FEES SEE TOWN OF SILVER CLIFF FEE SCHEDULE'; no itemized public fee table was located anywhere. Confirm with the Building & Zoning Office (719-783-3034). | |
| 3% Silver Cliff Use Tax | 3% of building materials value where local sales tax was not paid | Same use-tax mechanism as residential; must be paid before final Certificate of Occupancy |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedSilver Cliff has no distinct electric-vehicle-charging-station permit type or fee line-item. Installation of an EV charging station (EVSE) is treated as electrical work: the charging circuit/panel work is permitted and inspected by the State of Colorado (State Electrical Board, DORA) exactly as with all other electrical work in Town (see the Electrical Permit entry in this file), and any associated structural/mounting work is filed on the Town's combined Building Permit Application under the 'Alteration' checkbox — the same form used for Solar, which likewise has no dedicated fee beyond its own 'Solar' line-item. Silver Cliff's population (609, 2020 Census) is far below the 10,000-population threshold that triggers Colorado HB24-1173's mandatory EV-charger permitting standards and 3-business-day decision timeline for municipalities, so the Town is not a 'covered municipal permitting agency' required to adopt a model EV-charger permit code or distinct review process under that law. The State's own Electrical Permit Application/Fee Schedule (DORA, State Electrical Board, effective 5/15/2019 — the most recent version located and still the operative published schedule) shows an EV charger circuit, which is not 'enclosed living area,' is billed under the State's Table B ('Commercial and other fees,' i.e. installations not based on square footage) at a $90.00 base fee for a job valuation of $2,000 or less, plus $8.00 per additional $1,000 of valuation (rounded up), payable to the State of Colorado — not the Town.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit for the EV charging circuit/panel work obtained directly from the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA), not the Town of Silver Cliff — same authority split as all other electrical work in Town
- If structural/mounting work is involved (e.g., new conduit run, panel upgrade requiring wall penetration), file the Town's combined Building Permit Application with the 'Alteration' box checked
- No Town of Silver Cliff document (Building & Zoning webpage, Residential or Commercial Permit Packets, Building Permit Application form) contains an 'EV,' 'EVSE,' or 'Electric Vehicle' checkbox or fee line, confirmed by direct review of the same application form referenced in this file's Solar Permit entry
- Silver Cliff (2020 Census population 609) is below the 10,000-population municipal threshold in Colorado HB24-1173 (effective 8/7/2024), so the Town is not among the 'covered municipal permitting agencies' required by 12/31/2025 to adopt a model EV-charger permit code, custom objective standards, or the 3-business-day approve/deny decision timeline
Required documents
- OptionalBuilding Permit Application (Jurisdiction of Silver Cliff)'Alteration' box checked if structural/mounting work is involved beyond the electrical circuit itself
- RequiredColorado State Electrical PermitObtained directly through the Colorado State Electrical Board / DORA online permitting system for the charging circuit/panel work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State Electrical Permit Fee (EV charger circuit — Table B, 'Commercial and other fees,' since a charger circuit is not enclosed living area) | $90.00 base fee for job valuation ≤ $2,000, plus $8.00 per additional $1,000 of valuation (rounded up to the next $1,000) | State of Colorado, Division of Professions and Occupations, State Electrical Board — Electrical Permit Application, Fee Schedule effective 5/15/2019 (Section B). Show full citationHideState of Colorado, Division of Professions and Occupations, State Electrical Board — Electrical Permit Application, Fee Schedule effective 5/15/2019 (Section B). No dedicated EV/EVSE line item; this is the applicable valuation-based tier for a standalone charger circuit. Fees are reviewed occasionally per DORA and subject to change; no update to this schedule was found as of the State Electrical Board's most recent rule revisions (3 CCR 710-1, adopted 1/28/2026). |
| Town Building Permit / Alteration Fee (if structural work involved) | No published fee schedule located for Town building permits generally (see Building Permit Fee note on the Residential Building Permit entry); confirm with the Building & Zoning Office (719-783-3034). |
Sign Permit / Sign Code Compliance
VerifiedTown of Silver Cliff Municipal Code Title 16 (Zoning), Chapter 7 (Signs), Sections 16-7-10 through 16-7-110, sets detailed sign standards by zoning district (Urban Residential w/ subsurface mining, Urban Residential w/ home occupation certificate, Mobile Parks, Business District, Agricultural District) plus supplementary regulations governing size, height, illumination, setback, and temporary/political signage. No standalone 'sign permit' application, checkbox, or fee schedule was located anywhere in the Municipal Code, on the Building Permit Application form, or elsewhere on the Town's website; erecting or structurally altering a sign falls under Title 16 Sec. 16-1-110's general requirement that 'no building shall be erected, occupied, moved or structurally altered' without a building permit issued by the Zoning Enforcement Officer, administered by the same Building & Zoning Office that issues this file's other Town building permits. A Special Use Permit (Title 16, Chapter 8) is separately required only for an oversized for-sale sign on a lot of one acre or larger.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- No sign shall be erected, mounted, displayed, remodeled, reconstructed, maintained, or moved except as permitted by Title 16, Chapter 7 (Sec. 16-7-10(a))
- Sign standards vary by zoning district: e.g. Business District permits up to two signs identifying the business (max 4'x8' each, one per street/road frontage unless 100 ft separation), flush-mounted and not extending more than 3 ft over the public right-of-way at a minimum 8 ft clearance (Sec. 16-7-70)
- Supplementary regulations (Sec. 16-7-90): maximum sign height 16 ft; maximum display face 4 ft x 8 ft per side (both sides may be used); off-site signs set back 10 ft from traveled roadway/property line; no blinking, flashing, animated, oscillating, rotating, or moving signs; no beacons or searchlights for advertising
- Standard for-sale signs limited to 2'x3', max 4 ft height, one per street frontage, removed within 7 days of closing (Sec. 16-7-90(g)); a larger for-sale sign (up to 4'x4', 10 ft tall) on a lot of one acre or larger requires a Special Use Permit (Sec. 16-7-90(h))
- Temporary event signs (community, social, church/synagogue, entertainment, special/limited sale) may be placed up to 2 weeks before the event and must be removed within 1 week after (Sec. 16-7-90(i))
- Temporary political signs: max 1 per candidate/issue on private property (none on public right-of-way), max 8 sq ft, max 4 ft height, permitted in all zones, displayed up to 60 days before an election and removed within 10 days after (Sec. 16-7-90(j))
- Nonconforming signs existing at the time of the original ordinance may not be altered or enlarged without being brought into full conformance (Sec. 16-7-110)
- No dedicated sign-permit application, checkbox, or fee line exists on the Town's Building Permit Application form (confirmed by direct review of the Residential Building Permit Packet, which lists only New Construction/Addition/Alteration/Repair/Roof/Demolition/Excavation/Solar) — sign work is administered under the Title 16 Sec. 16-1-110 general building-permit requirement
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Jurisdiction of Silver Cliff)Filed under Title 16 Sec. 16-1-110's general building-permit requirement for erecting or structurally altering a sign; no dedicated Sign checkbox exists on the form
- OptionalSpecial Use Permit ApplicationRequired only for an oversized for-sale sign (up to 4'x4', 10 ft tall) on a lot of one acre or larger, per Sec. 16-7-90(h)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign / Building Permit Fee (Title 16 Sec. 16-1-110) | No published fee schedule specific to signs was located; billed under the same unpublished general Building Permit fee documented for this file's other Town-issued permit entries. Confirm with the Building & Zoning Office (719-783-3034 / bzofficial@silvercliffco.com). | |
| Special Use Permit Fee (oversized for-sale signs only) | Nonrefundable fee 'as set forth in the Town's Fee Schedule' per Sec. 16-8-20(a); no dollar figure is published in the Municipal Code or elsewhere. Confirm with the Building & Zoning Office (719-783-3034). |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedFire protection for the Town of Silver Cliff is provided by Wet Mountain Fire Protection District (215 4th St, Westcliffe, CO 81252; 719-783-9245; wmfpdclerk@gmail.com), an all-volunteer district covering roughly 650 square miles in Custer and Fremont Counties, including both Silver Cliff and Westcliffe. The Town's own adopted 2006 Commercial Building Code incorporates the International Fire Code (IFC) by reference for fire-prevention standards (Section 101.4) and lists a 'Fire Inspection' and 'Fire Code Compliance' step in its own commercial building-permit inspection sequence. Wet Mountain Fire Protection District's official website (wetmountainfire.colorado.gov) publishes no distinct fire-sprinkler/alarm plan-review process, permit application, or fee schedule of its own — its published content is limited to wildfire/burn-restriction information and district operations.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- Fire protection systems (sprinklers, alarms) are governed by the Town's adopted 2006 International Fire Code, incorporated by reference via the Commercial Building Code's Sec. 101.4
- The Town's own Commercial Building Permit Packet inspection sequence for new commercial construction includes a dedicated 'Fire Inspection' step and lists 'Fire Code Compliance' as a required element of commercial plan review, alongside ADA compliance and parking
- Wet Mountain Fire Protection District is the fire protection district serving Silver Cliff; its official website (home, About, and Contacts pages, checked directly 2026-08-14) contains no permit application, plan-review process, or fee schedule for fire-protection systems — published content covers burn restrictions/wildfire information, the Board, staff, and apparatus only
- No Town of Silver Cliff document (Building & Zoning webpage, Residential or Commercial Building Permit Packets) contains a Fire Sprinkler or Fire Alarm permit application or checkbox distinct from the general Town Building Permit process
- The Town's Solar Energy Facilities ordinance (Title 16, Chapter 10, added by Ordinance No. 01-2024) requires that 'the local Fire District shall be provided a copy of the application' with an opportunity to comment prior to Board of Trustees action on a special use permit — confirming Wet Mountain Fire Protection District plays an advisory role in Town permitting generally, even without an independent sprinkler/alarm permit program of its own
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Jurisdiction of Silver Cliff)Fire protection systems are reviewed as part of the standard Town building-permit process (three sets of stamped plans required for commercial scope); no separate fire-district application exists
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler / Alarm Plan Review Fee | No standalone fee schedule for fire sprinkler/alarm permitting was located from either the Town of Silver Cliff (billed as part of the general, unpublished Building Permit Fee documented elsewhere in… Show full citationHideNo standalone fee schedule for fire sprinkler/alarm permitting was located from either the Town of Silver Cliff (billed as part of the general, unpublished Building Permit Fee documented elsewhere in this file) or Wet Mountain Fire Protection District, whose website publishes no fee schedule of any kind. Confirm with the Building & Zoning Office (719-783-3034) and Wet Mountain Fire Protection District (719-783-9245 / wmfpdclerk@gmail.com). |
Change of Use / Special Use Permit
VerifiedSilver Cliff's Municipal Code has no permit literally titled 'Change of Use Permit'; the functional equivalent is the Special Use Permit established by Title 16, Chapter 8, Sections 16-8-10 through 16-8-30, which is 'required to allow the property owner a use of his or her property that is not specifically stated under the permitted uses for which the property is zoned' (Sec. 16-8-10(a)). Applications are reviewed by the Planning Commission, which forwards a recommendation to the Board of Trustees for final approval or denial.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- A special use permit is required for any property use not specifically listed as a permitted use for that zoning district (Sec. 16-8-10(a))
- Granted initially for a one-year period; comes before the Board of Trustees every January for renewal review, with a nonrefundable renewal review fee set on the Town's Fee Schedule (Sec. 16-8-10(b), 16-8-20(f))
- If the special use requires new construction or alteration of an existing structure, a building permit must also be obtained; failure to obtain one renders the special use permit null and void (Sec. 16-8-10(c))
- If construction has not begun within the time specified in the building permit and the property changes ownership, the special use permit becomes null and void and the new owner must come before the Board of Trustees with a new proposal (Sec. 16-8-10(d))
- Application is presented to the Zoning Enforcement Officer with the documentation listed on the application/checklist, plus the nonrefundable special use permit fee set on the Town's Fee Schedule (Sec. 16-8-20(a))
- A Planning Commission meeting is scheduled to review the application and make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees; notice is posted at the official Town posting place at least 24 hours before the meeting, with a public hearing/comment opportunity at both the Planning Commission and Board of Trustees meetings (Sec. 16-8-20(b)-(c))
- Nine enumerated approval criteria apply, including harmony/compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood, consistency with the Town's comprehensive plan, avoidance of over-intensive land use, adequate community facilities/services, no undue traffic congestion, no significant air/water/noise pollution, adequate landscaping/buffering/screening, and no detriment to public health/safety/welfare (Sec. 16-8-20(d))
- Following Planning Commission review, the application is placed on the agenda for the next regular Board of Trustees meeting for final approval or denial; an approved permit is issued as a special use permit approval certificate (Sec. 16-8-20(e)-(f))
- A separate, additional application and fee (which may differ from the standard special use permit fee) applies specifically to mining and mining-related uses, including mandatory submission to the Colorado Geological Survey for review at the applicant's cost (Sec. 16-8-30)
Required documents
- RequiredSpecial Use Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Zoning Enforcement Officer with the documentation and checklist listed on the application
- OptionalBuilding Permit Application (Jurisdiction of Silver Cliff)Required in addition to the special use permit if the change of use involves new construction or alteration of an existing structure, per Sec. 16-8-10(c)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Special Use Permit Application Fee | Set on the Town of Silver Cliff Fee Schedule per Sec. Show full citationHideSet on the Town of Silver Cliff Fee Schedule per Sec. 16-8-20(a); nonrefundable. No dollar figure is published in the Municipal Code or located elsewhere on the Town's website, consistent with the Building Permit Fee gap documented elsewhere in this file. Confirm with the Building & Zoning Office (719-783-3034). | |
| Annual Renewal Review Fee | Nonrefundable annual renewal-review fee per Sec. 16-8-10(b) / 16-8-20(f); set on the Town's Fee Schedule; no dollar figure published. | |
| Mining Special Use Permit Application Fee (if applicable) | Sec. 16-8-30(b): the Planning Commission establishes a separate mining application fee, which may or may not match the standard special use permit fee; Show full citationHideSec. 16-8-30(b): the Planning Commission establishes a separate mining application fee, which may or may not match the standard special use permit fee; no dollar figure published. The applicant also pays all costs assessed by the Colorado Geological Survey for its mandatory review. |
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