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

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.