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Commercial Building Permit in City of Fountain, Colorado

Required for new commercial, industrial, institutional, or mixed-use construction within Fountain city limits, covering PPRBD Project Codes such as 320 (Industrial), 324 (Offices/Banks), 327 (Retail), and similar categories. Issued and inspected by PPRBD; requires City of Fountain Site Development Plan approval first.

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New commercial, industrial, or institutional building construction within Fountain city limits
  • City of Fountain Site Development Plan approval ($1,800 under 3,000 sq ft, or $2,800 over 3,000 sq ft) from the Planning Department before PPRBD issues the building permit
  • Compliance with the 2023 Pikes Peak Regional Building Code (2021 IBC and related adopted codes)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — Valuation $500,001-$1,000,000PPRBD Current Building Permit Fee Schedule, Table A (pprbd.org/Information/FeeSchedule).
$2,314.00 for the first $500,000 plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000
Building Permit Fee — Valuation over $1,000,000PPRBD Current Building Permit Fee Schedule, Table A.
$4,064.00 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000
Commercial Trade Attachment (per trade)PPRBD Current Building Permit Fee Schedule, Table B.
$100.00 per trade
City Site Development Plan (over 3,000 sq ft)City of Fountain Development Review Fee Schedule, Exhibit C of Resolution 22-023 (2020 rate).
$2,800.00
City Site Development Plan (under 3,000 sq ft)City of Fountain Development Review Fee Schedule, Exhibit C of Resolution 22-023 (2020 rate).
$1,800.00
City Tenant Finish/Interior Remodel ReviewCity of Fountain Development Review Fee Schedule, Exhibit C of Resolution 22-023 (2020 rate).
$210.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Building Footing/Foundation

    PPRBD inspection codes per the Required Inspections by Project list.

  2. 2

    Trade Rough-Ins (Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing)

    PPRBD trade rough inspections prior to close-in.

  3. 3

    Building Final

    PPRBD final building and trade inspections prior to Certificate of Occupancy.

See the full City of Fountain inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Budget separately for the City of Fountain's Site Development Plan review fee ($1,800-$2,800) AND the PPRBD valuation-based building permit fee — these are two distinct fees from two distinct authorities.
  • A Zoning Compliance Letter ($225) is available from the City of Fountain Planning Department to confirm a property's zoning status before committing to a commercial project.

Frequently asked questions

City of Fountain requires a commercial building permit for: New commercial, industrial, or institutional building construction within Fountain city limits; City of Fountain Site Development Plan approval ($1,800 under 3,000 sq ft, or $2,800 over 3,000 sq ft) from the Planning Department before PPRBD issues the building permit; Compliance with the 2023 Pikes Peak Regional Building Code (2021 IBC and related adopted codes). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) — issues building permits and performs inspections; City of Fountain Planning & Zoning Department — handles zoning/site-plan prerequisites and City-specific permits (signs, short term rental, chickens) at PPRBD (719) 327-2880; City of Fountain Planning Department (719) 322-2000 before starting work.

In City of Fountain, the published Building Permit Fee — Valuation $500,001-$1,000,000 is: $2,314.00 for the first $500,000 plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000. Additional published fees: Building Permit Fee — Valuation over $1,000,000 — $4,064.00 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000; Commercial Trade Attachment (per trade) — $100.00 per trade; City Site Development Plan (over 3,000 sq ft) — $2,800.00; City Site Development Plan (under 3,000 sq ft) — $1,800.00; City Tenant Finish/Interior Remodel Review — $210.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

City of Fountain does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) — issues building permits and performs inspections; City of Fountain Planning & Zoning Department — handles zoning/site-plan prerequisites and City-specific permits (signs, short term rental, chickens) at PPRBD (719) 327-2880; City of Fountain Planning Department (719) 322-2000 for current turnaround.

You'll need: PPRBD Building Permit Application; City of Fountain Site Development Plan Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

City of Fountain requires 3 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit, in order: Building Footing/Foundation, Trade Rough-Ins (Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing), Building Final. Schedule each through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) — issues building permits and performs inspections; City of Fountain Planning & Zoning Department — handles zoning/site-plan prerequisites and City-specific permits (signs, short term rental, chickens) (PPRBD (719) 327-2880; City of Fountain Planning Department (719) 322-2000).

Apply through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) — issues building permits and performs inspections; City of Fountain Planning & Zoning Department — handles zoning/site-plan prerequisites and City-specific permits (signs, short term rental, chickens) at Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, 2880 International Cr., Colorado Springs, CO 80910; City of Fountain Planning Department, 116 South Main Street, Fountain, CO 80817. Phone: PPRBD (719) 327-2880; City of Fountain Planning Department (719) 322-2000, email: Not published on either department's site as of 2026-07-19; use the phone contacts above or each department's online portal.. Office hours: City of Fountain Planning Department: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday, per the department's own webpage. PPRBD office hours not separately verified on pprbd.org as of 2026-07-19.. Official information: https://www.pprbd.org/ (building permits); https://fountain.colorado.gov/business/planning-department (zoning/City permits).

City of Fountain, Colorado has adopted: Fountain does NOT operate its own building department. Building permitting, plan review, and inspections for the entire City of Fountain are performed by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) — a multi-jurisdictional regional authority created by a 1966 Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) covering unincorporated El Paso County, Colorado Springs, Fountain, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Green Mountain Falls, Monument, Palmer Lake, and Calhan — per PPRBD's own About page (pprbd.org/Home/About) and its homepage jurisdiction list.; PPRBD administers the 2023 Pikes Peak Regional Building Code (PPRBC), which adopts by reference: 2021 International Building Code (IBC), 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2019 ASME A17.1 (conveyances/elevators), and 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — per pprbd.org/Information/Codechanges and the PPRBC 2023 Edition document (pprbd.org/File/ByAlias/PPRBC2023Edition).; Separately, the City of Fountain adopts and enforces its own Zoning Ordinance (Fountain Municipal Code Title 17), which governs land use, setbacks, signs, short term rentals (Chapter 17.29), and animal-keeping/chickens (Chapter 17.18) — administered by the City's own Planning Department independent of PPRBD, per library.municode.com/co/fountain and the City's own permit application forms.. Local amendments apply — see the City of Fountain overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-19.

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 City of Fountain building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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