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Parker building permits
VerifiedParker, Colorado — as published 2026-08-14.
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Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for construction of all new single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes, and other buildings/structures in the Town of Parker, regardless of size (limited exceptions apply to small detached accessory structures). Reviewed by the Town's own Building Division under the codes listed above, with fees set by the Town's Building Permit Fee Valuation Schedule (effective June 15, 2020).
Verified 2026-07-05 · Source
Requirements
- A permit is required for all new buildings and/or structures regardless of size, EXCEPT one-story detached accessory buildings used as tool/storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided floor area does not exceed 200 sq ft and ceiling height does not exceed 10 feet
- Applications submitted and processed online via the eTRAKiT system
- New Single Family Dwellings are charged a Master Plan plan-check deposit of $200 per model, applied toward the final building permit fee
- Valuation is based on the average cost figures per square foot in the Building Valuation Data Chart published by the ICC in the Building Safety magazine
- Manual J, S, and D HVAC design/testing calculations and a mechanical plan (furnace size/location, duct size/location, fittings) are required for each home model, per the Town's Residential HVAC Design & Testing Requirements
- Homeowners: see the Homeowner Fee Estimator (Excel) for a project-specific estimate
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted online through the Town's eTRAKiT system
- RequiredPlans Submittal Requirements Checklist (Commercial, Multi-Family and Single Family Dwelling)Town of Parker checklist for plan submittal contents
- OptionalNew Single Family Dwelling or Duplex Permit Fee EstimatorFillable Excel worksheet for estimating total valuation and fee
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $23.50 | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $1,000,001.00 and up | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
| Use Tax | 1/2 of project valuation x 4.0% (shown on Homeowner/SFD fee-estimator worksheets as Parker Use Tax 3% + Douglas County Use Tax 1%, each on half of project cost) | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule and Homeowner/SFD Fee Estimator worksheets |
| SFD Master Plan Check Deposit | $200.00 per model | Applied to the final building permit fee; forfeited as the plan-review fee if the permit is never picked up. Source: https://www.parkerco.gov/459/Building-Permit-Fees |
| Re-inspection Fee | $75.00 | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, decks, structural alterations, kitchen/bath remodels, basement finishes, garage conversions, and similar projects on existing residential structures in Parker.
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Requirements
- Permits are required for ALL decks regardless of height or size, all window and door replacements, structural alterations, swimming pools, retaining or block walls over 48 inches, and fences over 6 feet in height
- Beyond cosmetic work, permits are also required for kitchen/bath remodels, loft conversions, converting a garage to living space, siding replacement, dry-walling, electrical/plumbing alterations and upgrades, and basement finishing
- Plan submittal is required, though some projects may be exempt — call the Building Division to confirm
- The Town's Planning Division separately reviews many of these applications for zoning conformance
- Any changes to an already-issued permit carry a minimum fee of $75.00 or more and may require additional permits
- This worksheet/process is distinct from the New SFD process — see the Basement, Deck, Covers and Declared Permit Fee Estimator
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted online through the Town's eTRAKiT system
- OptionalHomeowner Fee Estimator (Basement, Deck, Covers and Declared Permit Fee Estimator)Fillable Excel worksheet covering finished basement sq ft, exterior deck sq ft, covered deck/porch sq ft, and declared-valuation-only projects
- OptionalBuilding Guideline HandoutsTown-published guidance for common project types: Basement Finish, Detached Garage, Enclosing Existing Patio, Patio Cover/Carport, Single Family Residential Addition, Decks and Porches (Uncovered)
- OptionalBasement Finish Electrical HandoutTown of Parker handout on electrical requirements specific to basement finish projects
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $23.50 | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 (same valuation-based schedule applies as new construction) |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
| Permit Change/Revision Fee (minimum) | $75.00 or more | Per the Town's New SFD Fee Estimator worksheet: 'any changes to an issued permit will have a minimum fee of $75 or more and may require additional permits' |
| Re-inspection Fee | $75.00 | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installations, alterations, and upgrades in Parker, governed by the National Electrical Code (2023 NEC in effect through December 31, 2026; 2026 NEC effective January 1, 2027). Standalone residential electrical permits follow a published formula-based fee structure separate from the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule.
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Requirements
- A permit is required for electrical alterations and upgrades
- Standalone residential electrical permit fee is calculated by formula (see fees below), not the general Table A valuation schedule used for building permits
- Applications submitted through the Town's eTRAKiT system
- Contractors must be licensed with the Town of Parker
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted online through the Town's eTRAKiT system
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Electrical Permit — project valuation not more than $2,000.00 | $88.00 | Town of Parker Homeowner Fee Estimator worksheet, Table 3.2 Electrical Permit Fees |
| Residential Electrical Permit — project valuation $2,000.00 or more | $9.00 per $1,000.00 of project valuation (or fraction thereof) plus $88.00 | Town of Parker Homeowner Fee Estimator worksheet, Table 3.2 Electrical Permit Fees. Worked example published on the worksheet: $3,500 electrical valuation = $106.00 permit fee |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit/Electrical Permit fee | Town of Parker Homeowner Fee Estimator worksheet; worked example shows a $106.00 electrical permit fee producing a $68.90 plan review fee (65%) |
| Use Tax Fee (worked example) | $70 (on the worksheet's $3,500 electrical valuation example) | Town of Parker Homeowner Fee Estimator worksheet; combined worked-example total of permit + plan review + use tax = $244.90 on a $3,500 electrical valuation |
| Re-inspection Fee | $75.00 | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing alterations and upgrades in Parker, governed by the International Plumbing Code (2024 IPC effective June 30, 2026). Parker uses the IPC, not the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Verified 2026-07-05 · Source
Requirements
- Permits are required for electric and plumbing alterations and upgrades
- Water heater installation/replacement requires a permit
- Applications submitted through the Town's eTRAKiT system
- Water conditioner (softener) installations require a State Plumbing Board application in addition to the Town permit
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted online through the Town's eTRAKiT system
- OptionalWater Conditioner Install State Plumbing Board ApplicationRequired specifically for water softener/conditioner installations
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Trade Permit Fee — total valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $23.50 | No plumbing-specific flat-fee table was found published; the Town's general Fee Valuation Schedule (effective June 15, 2020) is the confirmed governing fee structure for trade permits not otherwise itemized |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
| Re-inspection Fee | $75.00 | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for furnace replacement, water heater installation, and air conditioner installation/replacement in Parker, governed by the International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code (2024 editions effective June 30, 2026). New-construction HVAC systems are additionally subject to Parker's own Manual J/S/D design and duct-testing requirements.
Verified 2026-07-05 · Source
Requirements
- Permits are required for furnace replacements, water heater installations/replacements, and air conditioner installation or replacement
- Radon system installation also requires a permit
- New-construction HVAC (attached to a new SFD/duplex permit) requires Manual J (load calc), Manual S (equipment selection), and Manual D (duct design) documentation plus rough and final duct-leakage/static-pressure testing per the Town's Residential HVAC Design & Testing Requirements handout
- Portable generators require a checklist submittal (Portable Generator Checklist)
- Applications submitted through the Town's eTRAKiT system
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted online through the Town's eTRAKiT system
- OptionalResidential HVAC Requirements PackageTown of Parker Manual J/S/D design and testing requirements, applicable to new-construction HVAC systems
- OptionalPortable Generator ChecklistRequired for portable generator installations
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Trade Permit Fee — total valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $23.50 | No mechanical-specific flat-fee table was found published; the Town's general Fee Valuation Schedule (effective June 15, 2020) is the confirmed governing fee structure for trade permits not otherwise itemized |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
| Re-inspection Fee | $75.00 | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
Re-Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing on residential, commercial, and multi-family buildings in Parker, per the Town's own Re-Roofing Requirements handout (revised March 14, 2025). Reviewed against the 2021 IRC (Residential) / 2021 IBC (Commercial and Multi-Family) — the specific editions cited by the Town's roofing handout, which predates the broader 2024 I-Code transition effective June 30, 2026.
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Requirements
- A permit is NOT required for minor repairs or replacing less than one square (100 sq ft) of roofing
- Partial replacements must include the entire roof plane and all its components
- Contractor licensing is required — contact the Building Division for details
- Asphalt shingles: 6 nails per shingle, meeting ASTM D7158 (Class D, G, or H) or D3161 (Class A, D, or F) at minimum 90 mph, 3-second gust, Exposure C
- Underlayment for asphalt shingles must meet ASTM D226, D1970, D4869, or D6757, or manufacturer specification
- No overlays permitted for asphalt shingles (all old layers must be removed); other materials must meet code or manufacturer specs for layer limits
- Drip edge required at all eaves and rakes: minimum 4" x 2" (or large enough to cover the gap between sheathing and fascia) on eaves; 2" x 1" or D-style edge metal on rakes
- Class A roof covering is NOT required Town-wide for standard single-family residential — call to confirm for Commercial, Multi-Family, Duplex, or Townhome structures
- Ice and water shield is NOT required per the Town's current handout
- Ladders must be secured at top and bottom; multiple ladders (up to 2-story) may be required for safe roof access
Required documents
- RequiredRe-Roofing Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted online through the Town's eTRAKiT system
- OptionalRe-Roofing Requirements HandoutTown of Parker's official summary of re-roof code requirements, revised March 14, 2025
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Trade Permit Fee — total valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $23.50 | No reroof-specific flat-fee table was found published; the Town's general Fee Valuation Schedule (effective June 15, 2020) is the confirmed governing fee structure for reroof permits, which are valuation-based like other trade work |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
| Re-inspection Fee | $75.00 | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial solar photovoltaic (and solar thermal) system installations in Parker. Reviewed by a Town of Parker Electrical Inspector under the adopted National Electrical Code and International Building Codes. Parker publishes a flat permit/plan-review fee and a specific review-time goal for this permit type.
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Requirements
- All plans and documents must be submitted through the applicant's eTrakit account, in PDF format only
- Application must include the proposed PV system capacity in Watts and whether the system is stand-alone, grid-tied, or hybrid
- A copy of the C.O.R.E. utility Level 1 application form with the application ID number is required
- A separate valuation and cost breakdown is required for any additional work performed (e.g., electrical service change/upgrade, sub-panel installation, battery backup system)
- Roof-mounted panels: an engineer's signed, sealed, and dated letter evaluating the existing roof structure's dead-load capability and its ability to support the added PV weight is required, referencing the required wind and snow load for the site; if panels project above the roof ridge line, this must also be addressed in the engineer's evaluation; the engineer must stamp all associated structural plan pages
- Pole or ground-mounted panels: site plan showing panel location, dimensions to property lines, dimensions to other structures/easements, and an engineered footing design
- One-line wiring diagram required: system type (stand-alone/grid-tied/hybrid), conductor sizes/insulation/material, conduit sizes/type, overcurrent protective device ratings, existing/new panel amperage ratings, PV production meter rating, AC disconnect rating, and module series/parallel configuration
- Product listing sheets required for all equipment (modules, inverters, batteries, combiner boxes, disconnects, charge controllers, racking system), including module short-circuit current and open-circuit voltage ratings, inverter output circuit current rating and UL listing, method of grounding, and DC Arc-Fault Protection per NEC Article 690.11
- All Solar PV inspections (rough electrical, rough frame, final electrical, final building and electrical service) must be scheduled for the same day; the contractor must be on site with Town-stamped plans and the signed Solar PV Rooftop Installation Affidavit; inspector needs attic access; a solar rapid-shutdown test is performed at this time
- A separate Detach-Reattach Solar Photovoltaic Affidavit is required when removing/reinstalling an existing array (e.g., for a reroof)
Required documents
- RequiredSolar Photovoltaic System Application ChecklistTown of Parker's official plan-submittal checklist for residential solar PV systems
- RequiredSolar Photovoltaic Rooftop Installation AffidavitSigned affidavit required to be on-site at time of inspection
- RequiredC.O.R.E. Utility Level 1 Application (with Application ID)Utility interconnection application, submitted alongside the Town permit
- OptionalSample Solar System PlanTown-published example plan set for reference
- OptionalSolar Thermal System Plan Application ChecklistSeparate checklist for solar thermal (not photovoltaic) systems
- OptionalDetach-Reattach Solar Photovoltaic AffidavitRequired specifically when detaching/reattaching an existing array (e.g., during a reroof)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit and Plan Review Fee — Residential | $500.00 | Town of Parker Solar Energy Systems page — stated as set 'per State requirements'; additional taxes apply |
| Permit and Plan Review Fee — Commercial | $1,000.00 | Town of Parker Solar Energy Systems page — stated as set 'per State requirements'; additional taxes apply |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedThe Town of Parker does not publish a dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit; a dedicated EV charging circuit is permitted as standalone electrical work through the Town's standard Electrical Permit, billed under the same formula-based fee structure (Table 3.2) used for all standalone residential electrical permits — no EV-specific line item exists. Parker's population is well above the 10,000-resident municipal threshold that makes it a 'covered municipality' under Colorado HB24-1173, the statewide EV Charging System Permits law requiring covered jurisdictions to notify applicants of an approval/denial decision within 3 business days by a December 31, 2025 compliance deadline; no published record was found confirming which HB24-1173 compliance path (Colorado Energy Office model code, the Town's own standards, or an opt-out resolution keeping the existing process) the Town adopted.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Standalone electrical permit required for a dedicated EV charging circuit, calculated by the Table 3.2 formula rather than the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule
- Applications submitted through the Town's eTRAKiT system
- Contractors must be licensed with the Town of Parker
- Governed by the National Electrical Code as locally adopted (2023 NEC in effect through December 31, 2026; 2026 NEC effective January 1, 2027)
- Under Colorado HB24-1173, Parker (population over the 10,000-resident municipal threshold) is a covered municipality required to notify EV charging permit applicants of a decision within 3 business days of making that determination
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted online through the Town's eTRAKiT system
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Electrical Permit — project valuation not more than $2,000.00 | $88.00 | Town of Parker Homeowner Fee Estimator worksheet, Table 3.2 Electrical Permit Fees — the mechanism a standard EV charger circuit installation is billed under; no EV-specific line item exists |
| Residential Electrical Permit — project valuation $2,000.00 or more | $9.00 per $1,000.00 of project valuation (or fraction thereof) plus $88.00 | Town of Parker Homeowner Fee Estimator worksheet, Table 3.2 Electrical Permit Fees |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Electrical Permit fee | Town of Parker Homeowner Fee Estimator worksheet |
| Re-inspection Fee | $75.00 | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Shell)
VerifiedRequired for construction of any new commercial building in the Town of Parker, whether the tenant is known (COMMERCIAL - NEW) or the building is core-and-shell only with tenants unknown (COMMERCIAL - SHELL). Reviewed by the Town's own Building Division (plus South Metro Fire Rescue for fire-related plan review) under the 2024 I-Code suite once it takes full effect June 30, 2026, using the same Building Permit Fee Valuation Schedule (Table 3.1) as residential new construction, but with a commercial-specific plan-check deposit and an excise tax not charged on residential permits.
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Requirements
- A permit is required for any new commercial building, regardless of size
- COMMERCIAL - NEW: the building's tenant is already known (e.g., a new grocery store, restaurant). COMMERCIAL - SHELL: core-and-shell only, tenant(s) not yet known — per the Town's own Building Permit Type & Sub-Type Definitions
- All documents must be submitted electronically (PDF only), maximum 50MB per file, filenames with no special characters, and a Description field filled in or plan review will not proceed
- One complete plan set stamped by required engineers: Site Plan, Architectural (floor/roof/schedules/sections, rated walls and floor assemblies, firestopping), Structural, and Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical sheets stamped by engineer (see C.R.S. 12-4-101 on engineer stamping requirements)
- A soils report and a calculations book, each complete and stamped by an engineer, are required, along with a project manual (if used) stamped by the architect
- Elevator drawings, if applicable, must be uploaded as a separate permit application
- An energy analysis (Com-Check) covering building envelope, electrical/lighting, and mechanical portions is required (free at energycodes.gov); fenestrations must carry an NFRC 100 label or use default values from the IECC or ASHRAE 90.1
- Heating and cooling load calculations are required, using design temperatures of Winter -3°F / Summer 90°F outdoor dry bulb and Winter 70°F / Summer 75°F indoor dry bulb
- Roof truss details/layouts, stamped by an engineer, are required; the structural engineer of record must review truss details before submittal and provide a signed letter confirming that review
- A plan review deposit fee of 50% of the plan review fee is due at first submittal
- Applicable codes are the Town's current adopted codes/design criteria/amendments (see the Town of Parker Building Codes page) — do not rely on a fixed code-year list, given the June 30, 2026 transition to the 2024 I-Codes described elsewhere in this record
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted online through the Town's eTRAKiT system
- RequiredCommercial New/Shell Plan Submittal ChecklistTown of Parker's current eTRAKiT-generated checklist for Permit Type: COMMERCIAL, Sub-Type: NEW or SHELL Building (dated July 16, 2026, superseding the 2021-code version of this checklist bundled in the older combined Commercial/Multi-Family/SFD document)
- OptionalCommercial Permit Fees Estimator (Excel worksheet, fillable)Town-published worksheet covering the 2024 IBC Building Valuation Data Chart (cost per sq ft by occupancy/construction type), Table 3.1 building permit fee tiers, plan check deposit, use tax, and excise tax calculations for new commercial buildings
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $23.50 | Same Table 3.1 valuation-based schedule as residential new construction — see the residential-building-permit entry in this record for the full tier breakdown. Show full citationHideSame Table 3.1 valuation-based schedule as residential new construction — see the residential-building-permit entry in this record for the full tier breakdown. Valuation for new commercial buildings is determined by the Building Valuation Data Chart published in Building Safety magazine (2024 IBC chart, revised each June 1); for commercial remodels, change of occupancy, and other non-new-building commercial permits, valuation is the value of permitted work as stated by the applicant. Source: Town of Parker Commercial Permit Fees Excel worksheet |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule and Commercial Permit Fees worksheet |
| Plan Check Deposit | 50% of the estimated plan review fee (i.e., 50% x 65% of the Building Permit Fee), due at first-time plan submittal | Confirmed consistently across three current Town sources: the Building Permit Fees page ('Commercial: Half of the estimated plan check fee'), the Commercial New/Shell Plan Submittal Checklist (July… Show full citationHideConfirmed consistently across three current Town sources: the Building Permit Fees page ('Commercial: Half of the estimated plan check fee'), the Commercial New/Shell Plan Submittal Checklist (July 16, 2026), and the Commercial Permit Fees Excel worksheet's own worked calculation. Differs from the flat $200/model SFD Master Plan deposit. Applied toward the final building permit fee; forfeited as the plan-review fee if the permit is never picked up. |
| Use Tax | 1/2 of project valuation x 4.0% (Parker Use Tax 3% + Douglas County Use Tax 1%, each on half of project cost) | Same formula as residential — confirmed applicable to commercial via the Commercial Permit Fees Excel worksheet's own Use Tax calculation fields |
| Excise Tax — new commercial buildings only | $0.68 per square foot | Town of Parker Commercial Permit Fees Excel worksheet, line 'Excise tax per square footage of All new commercial buildings $0.68='. Show full citationHideTown of Parker Commercial Permit Fees Excel worksheet, line 'Excise tax per square footage of All new commercial buildings $0.68='. The worksheet's own language limits this line to new commercial buildings — it is not shown as applicable to commercial remodels/change-of-occupancy/tenant-finish permits, which is why it is omitted from the commercial-tenant-improvement-permit entry in this record. A separate per-unit excise tax applies to new condo/townhome ($11,068/unit) and apartment ($9,724/unit) construction per the same worksheet, but multi-family is out of scope for this entry and is not reproduced here. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $75.00 | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
| Additional Plan Review | $75.00 per hour | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
Commercial Tenant Finish / Remodel / Change of Occupancy Permit (Tenant Improvement)
VerifiedRequired for finishing out a commercial space for its first occupant (Tenant Finish), remodeling an already-finished commercial space where the occupancy classification is not changing (Remodel), or converting a commercial space to a new occupancy classification (Change of Occupancy). All three fall under a single COMMERCIAL Tenant Finish/Remodel/Change of Occupancy plan submittal checklist and review track at the Town of Parker Building Division, sharing the same commercial plan-check-deposit and review-timeline treatment as new commercial construction, but without the excise tax charged on new commercial buildings.
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Tenant Finish: the FIRST TIME the space is being occupied — a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued
- Remodel: the space has been previously finished by a prior tenant and the occupancy classification is not changing; Remodel permits may not require every item on the checklist — contact the Building Division to confirm scope
- Change of Occupancy: the space's occupancy classification is changing — a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued
- All documents must be submitted electronically (PDF only), maximum 50MB per file, filenames with no special characters, and a Description field filled in or plan review will not proceed
- One complete plan set stamped by required engineers: Architectural (floor/roof/schedules/sections), Structural (with calculations if any revisions), Mechanical stamped by engineer, Plumbing stamped by engineer (see C.R.S. 12-4-101)
- A project manual, if used, complete and stamped
- An energy analysis (Com-Check) of both the electrical portion and the mechanical portion is required; if additional HVAC units are being installed, a Mechanical Com-Check is specifically required
- Heating and cooling load design temperatures: Winter -3°F / Summer 90°F outdoor dry bulb, Winter 70°F / Summer 75°F indoor dry bulb
- A plan review deposit fee of 50% of the plan review fee is required
- Applicable codes are the Town's current adopted codes/design criteria/amendments (see the Town of Parker Building Codes page) — do not rely on a fixed code-year list, given the June 30, 2026 transition to the 2024 I-Codes described elsewhere in this record
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted online through the Town's eTRAKiT system
- RequiredCommercial Tenant Finish/Remodel Plan Submittal ChecklistTown of Parker's current eTRAKiT-generated checklist for Permit Type: COMMERCIAL, Sub-Type: TENANT FINISH, REMODEL, CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (dated July 16, 2026, superseding the 2021-code version bundled in the older combined Commercial/Multi-Family/SFD document and the stale 2018 version still linked from the Town's Permit Information page)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $23.50 | Same Table 3.1 valuation-based schedule as residential/commercial new construction — see the residential-building-permit entry in this record for the full tier breakdown. Show full citationHideSame Table 3.1 valuation-based schedule as residential/commercial new construction — see the residential-building-permit entry in this record for the full tier breakdown. For tenant finish, remodel, change-of-occupancy, and other non-new-building commercial permits, valuation is the value of the permitted work as stated by the applicant (not the IBC per-square-foot chart used for new buildings). Source: Town of Parker Commercial Permit Fees Excel worksheet |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule and Commercial Permit Fees worksheet |
| Plan Check Deposit | 50% of the estimated plan review fee, due at first-time plan submittal | Confirmed on the Commercial Tenant Finish/Remodel Plan Submittal Checklist (July 16, 2026) and the Building Permit Fees page ('Commercial: Half of the estimated plan check fee'). Show full citationHideConfirmed on the Commercial Tenant Finish/Remodel Plan Submittal Checklist (July 16, 2026) and the Building Permit Fees page ('Commercial: Half of the estimated plan check fee'). NOTE: two older Town-published sources — the 2023 combined Commercial/Multi-Family/SFD checklist and a stale 2018 'Tenant Finish' checklist still linked from the Permit Information page — instead state a flat $100.00 plan review deposit for this permit type. Given the July 2026 checklist is the most recently dated primary source and matches the Building Permit Fees webpage's current language, this entry treats 50% of the plan review fee as the current figure, but this is a genuine unresolved discrepancy between Town-published documents rather than a drift artifact — confirm directly with the Building Division (303-841-1970) before relying on either figure for budgeting. |
| Use Tax | 1/2 of project valuation x 4.0% (Parker Use Tax 3% + Douglas County Use Tax 1%, each on half of project cost) | Same formula as residential and new commercial construction |
| Re-inspection Fee | $75.00 | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
| Additional Plan Review | $75.00 per hour | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020 |
Sign Permit
VerifiedChapter 13.09 (Sign Code) of the Town's Land Development Ordinance requires a Sign Permit for construction or installation of most permanent signs in the Town of Parker, per LDO Sec. 13.09.020(f)(1). Applications are reviewed by the Community Development Department under the administrative procedures set out in LDO Sec. 13.03.040(o), Sign permit or temporary sign registration. Temporary signs use a separate registration process rather than a permit.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- A Sign Permit is required for construction or installation of all permanent signs allowed under Chapter 13.09, unless otherwise exempted; a new Sign Permit is also required for any change to a sign's location, size, shape, or other characteristic (except its message), per LDO Sec. 13.09.020(f)(1)
- Temporary signs must instead be registered with the Community Development Department prior to display (an electronic registry, not a permit); registration is not required between October 1 and November 15 each calendar year, per LDO Sec. 13.03.040(o)(2)a
- Exemptions from Sign Permit/registration include signs smaller than 2 sq ft on a residential parcel, window signs under 6 sq ft, signs not legible from any right-of-way or adjacent property, on-premises athletic field/scoreboard signs, and other categories listed in LDO Sec. 13.09.020(c)
- Because of the potential hazard to the public from poorly constructed or installed signs, all permanent signs are inspected by the Building Division, per LDO Sec. 13.03.040(o)(2)b
- Sign construction, erection, safety, and maintenance must comply with all Town building regulations, including Building Permit requirements where necessary; electric signs and permanent signs involving structural requirements of the building code may be installed, repaired, altered, or serviced only by a licensed contractor, per LDO Sec. 13.09.030(c)(1)
- A general LDO provision (13.03.040(o)(2)c) requires a decision within 60 days only where federal or state law mandates a decision within a stated period — this is a narrow trigger, not a general Sign Permit turnaround guarantee
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted online through the Town's eTRAKiT system to the Community Development Department, per LDO Sec. 13.03.040(o)
- OptionalSign-type informational packet (Freestanding, Wall, Window, Sandwich Board, or Temporary Banner)Town of Parker packets published for each sign type, listed on the Sign Permits page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee — New | $91 | Town of Parker Development-Related User Fee Schedule (Community Development — Planning Division), effective January 1, 2025, 'Sign Permit / New' line item. The Sign Permits page separately confirms a non-refundable application fee is charged before review begins. |
| Planned Sign Program | $248 | Town of Parker Development-Related User Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2025. Required to make certain freestanding/temporary signs permanent or to vary standards under LDO Sec. 13.03.040(l) |
| Planned Sign Program Amendment | $248 | Town of Parker Development-Related User Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2025 |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedSouth Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR), a special fire protection district formed by the 2016 merger of the former Parker Fire Protection District into South Metro Fire Rescue Authority, is the Fire Code Official for the Town of Parker: Parker Municipal Code Sec. 11.04.040 defines 'Fire Code Official, wherever used in the International Fire Code' to mean the Chief of South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District (or a delegate). Fire sprinkler and fire alarm system permits are therefore reviewed and issued by SMFR's Development & Construction section (9195 E Mineral Avenue, Centennial, CO 80112; 720-989-2000) through its own Accela Permit Portal, not the Town's Building Division or eTRAKiT system.
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Requirements
- Plans for new or altered fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems are submitted electronically through SMFR's Accela Permit Portal, not the Town's eTRAKiT system, per SMFR's Development & Construction page
- SMFR's plan-review turnaround goal is to return comments within 5 business days or less, 90% of the time; projects with higher complexity or submitted during heavier-than-normal volume may take longer
- Over-the-Counter (OTC) review is available for qualifying minor work submitted by 11:00 am, with comments returned by end of that business day — e.g., alterations to existing wet-pipe sprinkler systems (light/ordinary hazard) affecting up to 50 heads with no hydraulic-design impact, or fire alarm alterations involving up to 25 device substitutions/relocations or the addition of up to 10 new devices
- Construction inspections are scheduled via the Accela Permit Portal; requests received by 4:00 pm are conducted the next business day unless a later date (up to 5 business days out) is requested
- All SMFR-issued permits and approved plans must remain on-site for the duration of the project — if not present when the inspector arrives, the inspection will not be performed and re-inspection fees may apply
- SMFR does not conduct inspections that require activating fire alarm notification devices in occupied buildings; an 'After Hours Inspection' must be requested at least 2 business days in advance, with an additional fee per SMFR's current fee schedule
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Plan Review (Accela Permit Portal)Submitted electronically to South Metro Fire Rescue's Development & Construction section via its Accela Permit Portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NFPA 13 Sprinkler System Modification — ≤ 50 heads | $104.61 plan check + $239.96 inspection = $344.57 total | South Metro Fire Rescue 'Systems and Other Fees,' effective January 1, 2026 (visually verified against the published fee table). Larger modifications scale up: 51-300 heads = $414.31 total; > 300 heads = $843.98 total. |
| Fire Alarm System Modification Base Fee | $136.67 plan check + $324.45 inspection = $461.12 total, plus $2.46 plan check / $3.66 inspection per additional device | South Metro Fire Rescue 'Systems and Other Fees,' effective January 1, 2026 |
| New Construction / New Fire Sprinklers & Fire Alarms — example: Business (Group B) occupancy, 2,000 sq ft project-size threshold | $536.97 combined base cost (plan review + inspection), plus $1.33 for each additional 100 sq ft over the threshold | South Metro Fire Rescue 'New Construction and Tenant Improvements (Includes New Fire Sprinklers and New Fire Alarms)' fee schedule, effective January 1, 2026 (visually verified against the published fee table). Show full citationHideSouth Metro Fire Rescue 'New Construction and Tenant Improvements (Includes New Fire Sprinklers and New Fire Alarms)' fee schedule, effective January 1, 2026 (visually verified against the published fee table). This is one example row from a much larger table with separate cost tiers for every IBC occupancy class (A through U, plus Core/Shell and High-Rise) and multiple project-size thresholds — contact SMFR Development & Construction (720-989-2000) for a project-specific quote. |
Change of Occupancy (Change of Use) Permit
VerifiedThe Town of Parker's Land Development Ordinance does not have a stand-alone 'Change of Use Permit' procedure. Instead, LDO Sec. 13.01.030(b) makes it 'unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, alter, add to, or change the use of any building or other structure... without first obtaining a Building Permit from the Town.' The Building Division processes this as a Building Permit sub-type — Permit Type: COMMERCIAL, Sub-Type: CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY — defined by the Town as 'a change in the occupancy classification'; a new Certificate of Occupancy is issued once approved.
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Requirements
- It is unlawful to change the use of any building or other structure without first obtaining a Building Permit from the Town, per LDO Sec. 13.01.030(b)
- Applied for through eTRAKiT as Permit Type: COMMERCIAL, Sub-Type: CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY; the Town defines this sub-type as 'a change in the occupancy classification,' after which a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, per the Town's Change of Occupancy plan submittal guide
- One complete, stamped plan set is required: architectural (floor, roof, schedules, sections), structural (with calculations if any revisions), mechanical stamped by a Colorado-licensed engineer, and plumbing stamped by a Colorado-licensed engineer (see C.R.S. 12-4-101 on engineer stamping requirements)
- A Project Manual, if used, must be submitted complete and stamped
- An energy analysis (COMcheck) covering both the electrical and mechanical portions is required; a Mechanical COMcheck is specifically required if additional HVAC units are installed
- The Town's Obtaining Permits page groups 'Change of Occupancies' together with new buildings, tenant finishes, remodels, and multi-family projects under the same published plan-review timeline
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (eTRAKiT) — Permit Type: COMMERCIAL, Sub-Type: CHANGE OF OCCUPANCYSubmitted online through the Town's eTRAKiT system
- RequiredChange of Occupancy Plan Submittal GuideTown of Parker Building Division checklist for Permit Type: COMMERCIAL, Sub-Type: CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (listed under Commercial Permits on the Town's Permit Information page; the linked document itself still cites a 2015-era code list, so confirm current code editions with the Building Division at submittal)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, Table 3.1) | Uses the same Table 3.1 valuation schedule as other commercial permits, e.g. $1.00-$500.00 valuation = $23.50, scaling up through $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000.00 above that | Parker Administrative Code Fees, Table 3.1 (within the Town's Development-Related User Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2025; Show full citationHideParker Administrative Code Fees, Table 3.1 (within the Town's Development-Related User Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2025; figures visually verified against the published table, and match the Town's separately-published Fee Valuation Schedule effective June 15, 2020). For change-of-occupancy and other non-new-building commercial permits, valuation is the value of the permitted work as stated by the applicant — see the residential-building-permit and commercial-building-permit entries in this record for the full tier breakdown. Unlike a new commercial building, a change of occupancy does not carry the $0.68/sq ft excise tax. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule / Parker Administrative Code Fees |
| Plan Check Deposit | 50% of the estimated plan review fee, due at first submittal | Town of Parker Building Permit Fees page; consistent with the deposit structure used for other commercial permit sub-types |
| South Metro Fire Rescue — Change of Use fire-safety review (separate from the Town's Building Permit) | $174.24 plan check + $413.75 inspection = $587.99 total | South Metro Fire Rescue 'Systems and Other Fees,' Miscellaneous Fees section, 'Change of Use' line item (effective January 1, 2025 page of the same fee document; Show full citationHideSouth Metro Fire Rescue 'Systems and Other Fees,' Miscellaneous Fees section, 'Change of Use' line item (effective January 1, 2025 page of the same fee document; visually verified). This is SMFR's own fire-code life-safety review fee and is separate from, and in addition to, the Town's Building Permit fee above. |
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