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Change of Occupancy / Change of Use Permit in Calhan, Colorado

Since PPRBD assumed administration of all Calhan building permits on July 1, 2026 (see commercial-building-permit entry, fully sourced), a change in a structure's occupancy classification for a Calhan property is processed under PPRBD's dedicated 'Change of Occupancy or Use' handout (2023 PPRBC, Section RBC 110.1.2; current revision dated 11/01/24), fetched and read in full directly 2026-08-13. This is explicitly a distinct process from PPRBD's Commercial Plan Review (ground-up) and Commercial Remodel/TI tracks — this file's own commercial-tenant-improvement-permit entry already notes that 'Change of occupancy is NOT covered by the Commercial Remodel process — PPRBD handles it under a separate handout/process.' The handout requires a full Code Study Form and Building Code Analysis (occupancy classification, mixed-occupancy status, fire areas, presence of sprinklers and the specific code basis relied on, allowable-area and height-increase justification, egress/occupant-load calculations), architectural plans (floor plans, a Life Safety Plan if two or more exits are required, reflected ceiling plans, exterior elevations, sections, wall/assembly details, and door schedules), and structural documentation for any modified framing, with electrical/mechanical/plumbing scope referred out to PPRBD's separate trade-specific Commercial Plan Review handouts. A 'Pre-Existing, Non-Conforming Occupancy Classification' provision exempts a use that can be documented (via county assessor's records, lease/ownership agreements, or past utility bills) as unchanged for more than twelve years from having to meet the full change-of-occupancy analysis. No standalone 'change of occupancy' fee line item exists anywhere in PPRBD's published Fee Schedule (checked directly 2026-08-13) — the work is billed through the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee and 28% Plan Examination Fee mechanism already documented for PPRBD's other Calhan commercial permits in this file.

Verified 2026-08-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Apply through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD), 719-327-2880, not the Town of Calhan, per PPRBD's administration of all Calhan building permits as of July 1, 2026
  • Submit a completed PPRBD Code Study Form plus a full Building Code Analysis: occupancy classification, mixed-occupancy status (accessory/non-separated/separated/combined use), area of each occupancy, required occupancy separation, type of construction, fire-area square footage, presence of fire sprinklers and the code basis relied on (allowable area, height increase, occupancy classification, basement-only, or required by other than IBC), basic allowable-area determination, and egress/occupant-load calculations
  • Architectural plans required: demolition plan (if applicable), Life Safety Plan (if two or more exits are required), floor plans showing scope of work and proposed use of each space, reflected ceiling plans, exterior elevations, sections, wall-type/assembly details, and door schedules
  • Structural plans/specifications required for any modified framing
  • Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing scope must additionally meet PPRBD's separate Commercial Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Plan Review handout requirements
  • If the existing use has remained unchanged for more than twelve years, the Building Owner, Tenant, General Contractor, or Licensed Design Professional may instead submit evidence (county assessor's records, lease/ownership agreements, or past utility bills) to be evaluated as a Pre-Existing, Non-Conforming Occupancy Classification rather than undergoing the full change-of-occupancy analysis
  • The seal of a Colorado-licensed design professional is required on plan sheets, per PPRBD's standard commercial plan requirements

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (change-of-occupancy scope)Confirmed directly against PPRBD's live Fee Schedule (pprbd.org/Information/FeeSchedule, checked 2026-08-13) — no distinct 'change of occupancy' row appears anywhere in the document
Valuation-based per PPRBD Table A (Section RBC108.2, 2023 PPRBC), the same schedule used for all other PPRBD commercial permits; no standalone change-of-occupancy fee line exists
Plan Examination FeeSame mechanism as PPRBD's other commercial plan reviews in this file
28% of the Building Permit Fee
Additional Plan Review (APR) FeeAssessed when a plan requires three or more reviews
$50.00/hour after the second disapproval

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    PPRBD Building and Trade Inspections

    PPRBD inspects the permitted change-of-occupancy work across applicable trades (building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical); scheduled through PPRBD, not the Town of Calhan

  2. 2

    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    A new or updated Certificate of Occupancy is issued once the change-of-occupancy work and any resulting building-code upgrades are approved

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

Tips

  • Confirm whether your specific occupancy change qualifies for the twelve-year Pre-Existing, Non-Conforming exemption before commissioning a full code analysis — PPRBD accepts county assessor's records, lease/ownership agreements, or past utility bills as evidence.
  • Because Calhan has no zoning code, the zoning-compliance leg of a change-of-use review that applies in other PPRBD-served towns does not apply here — but confirm with the Town (719-347-2586) whether the new use could trigger any other Town-level requirement (e.g., business licensing).
  • A change of occupancy classification (e.g., retail to restaurant) is explicitly NOT covered by PPRBD's Commercial Remodel/TI process — use this Change of Occupancy handout and process instead, and coordinate any accompanying tenant-finish work with a parallel Commercial Remodel submittal if applicable.

Frequently asked questions

Calhan requires a change of occupancy / change of use permit for: Apply through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD), 719-327-2880, not the Town of Calhan, per PPRBD's administration of all Calhan building permits as of July 1, 2026; Submit a completed PPRBD Code Study Form plus a full Building Code Analysis: occupancy classification, mixed-occupancy status (accessory/non-separated/separated/combined use), area of each occupancy, required occupancy separation, type of construction, fire-area square footage, presence of fire sprinklers and the code basis relied on (allowable area, height increase, occupancy classification, basement-only, or required by other than IBC), basic allowable-area determination, and egress/occupant-load calculations; Architectural plans required: demolition plan (if applicable), Life Safety Plan (if two or more exits are required), floor plans showing scope of work and proposed use of each space, reflected ceiling plans, exterior elevations, sections, wall-type/assembly details, and door schedules; Structural plans/specifications required for any modified framing; Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing scope must additionally meet PPRBD's separate Commercial Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Plan Review handout requirements; If the existing use has remained unchanged for more than twelve years, the Building Owner, Tenant, General Contractor, or Licensed Design Professional may instead submit evidence (county assessor's records, lease/ownership agreements, or past utility bills) to be evaluated as a Pre-Existing, Non-Conforming Occupancy Classification rather than undergoing the full change-of-occupancy analysis; The seal of a Colorado-licensed design professional is required on plan sheets, per PPRBD's standard commercial plan requirements. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Calhan Public Works Department (permits issued through the Town Clerk's office) at 719-347-2586 before starting work.

In Calhan, the published Building Permit Fee (change-of-occupancy scope) is: Valuation-based per PPRBD Table A (Section RBC108.2, 2023 PPRBC), the same schedule used for all other PPRBD commercial permits; no standalone change-of-occupancy fee line exists. Additional published fees: Plan Examination Fee — 28% of the Building Permit Fee; Additional Plan Review (APR) Fee — $50.00/hour after the second disapproval. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Calhan does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Calhan Public Works Department (permits issued through the Town Clerk's office) at 719-347-2586 for current turnaround.

You'll need: PPRBD Change of Occupancy or Use Handout; PPRBD Code Study Form; Sealed plan set (architectural, structural as applicable). Depending on your project, Calhan may also ask for: Evidence of Pre-Existing, Non-Conforming Occupancy (if applicable). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Calhan requires 2 inspection(s) for a change of occupancy / change of use permit, in order: PPRBD Building and Trade Inspections, Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through Town of Calhan Public Works Department (permits issued through the Town Clerk's office) (719-347-2586).

Apply through Town of Calhan Public Works Department (permits issued through the Town Clerk's office) at 556 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 236, Calhan, CO 80808-0236. Phone: 719-347-2586, email: townclerk@calhan.co. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM MT. Fax: 719-347-2581. The Town Clerk (Cindy Tompkins) handles day-to-day building permit issuance and business licensing; the Public Works Department (created under Calhan Municipal Code 6.01.010) holds oversight of the building permit and inspection program under the Public Works Director.. Official information: https://www.calhan.co/services/building_code_permits.php.

Yes. Since PPRBD began administering all Calhan building permits on July 1, 2026, a change of occupancy classification is processed under PPRBD's dedicated 'Change of Occupancy or Use' handout (2023 PPRBC Section RBC 110.1.2), which is explicitly separate from PPRBD's Commercial Remodel/TI process.

Calhan has no zoning code (confirmed via full-text review of Chapter 18), so the zoning-compliance review PPRBD would otherwise route through the Town for a change of use does not apply to Calhan projects the way it would in a zoned PPRBD jurisdiction.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-13.

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

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