This is PermitBase’s published record for Town of Carbondale as of 2026-08-13. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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.
Town of Carbondale building permits
Town of Carbondale, Colorado — as published 2026-08-13.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
New Single-Family Dwelling, Duplex, or Townhouse Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residence, duplex, or townhouse building construction in the Town of Carbondale, regulated under the Town-adopted 2021 IRC and 2021 IBC (Ordinance No. 3/2025, effective 7-1-2025). Building Permit fees are valuation-based per the Town's Appendix A fee bracket table, plus a 65% plan review fee.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family dwelling, duplex, or townhouse construction within Town of Carbondale limits
- Compliance with the Town-adopted 2021 IRC/IBC and IECC (Tier-classification blower-door and duct-leakage requirements apply)
- Site plan review is not required for a single-family residence but is required for most other development types
- Shading Analysis, Impervious Surface Calculations, and a Homeowner Agreement for Permitting (if applicable) as part of the submittal packet
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
- RequiredBuilding Permit ChecklistTown-published submittal checklist for new single-family/duplex construction.
- RequiredImpervious Surface Calculations TableTown-provided Excel spreadsheet for calculating impervious surface coverage.
- OptionalShading AnalysisRequired per Municipal Code Section 5.12, per the Town's document center.
- OptionalHomeowner Agreement For PermittingRequired if the homeowner (rather than a licensed contractor) is pulling the permit.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — $1.00 to $500.00 valuation | $27.50 | Carbondale Municipal Code Appendix A, Fee Schedule, Building Department Fees table (Supp. No. 19). |
| Building Permit Fee — $501.00 to $2,000.00 valuation | $27.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.60 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Building Permit Fee — $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 valuation | $80.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $16.30 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Building Permit Fee — $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 valuation | $456.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $11.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Building Permit Fee — $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 valuation | $745.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $8.15 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Building Permit Fee — $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 valuation | $1,150.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $6.55 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Building Permit Fee — $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 valuation | $3,738.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.55 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Building Permit Fee — $1,000,001.00 and up valuation | $6,480.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $4.30 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Appendix A, Fee Schedule — 'Each application shall include an additional plan review fee equal to 65% of Building Permit Fee.' |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Fee Schedule, item 1, per Municipal Code Section 18-1-120. |
Residential Addition Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions to existing single-family, duplex, or townhouse structures in Carbondale. Uses the same valuation-based Building Permit fee table as new residential construction, plus Planning Department review (unlike a straight remodel).
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Addition to an existing residential structure within Town limits
- Planning Department approval prior to Building Department review, per the Town's document center ('Residential Addition — After Planning Approval')
- Impervious Surface Calculations Table and Addition Permit Submittal Guide and Checklist
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
- RequiredAddition Permit Submittal Guide and ChecklistTown-published guide for addition submittals.
- RequiredImpervious Surface Calculations TableTown-provided spreadsheet.
- OptionalRadon - Soils Gas Control (Residential and Commercial)Town-published radon mitigation reference document.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Per the same valuation-based bracket table as new residential construction (see residential-building-permit) | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Appendix A, Fee Schedule. |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Fee Schedule, item 1. |
Residential Remodel Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for interior/exterior remodels of existing single-family, duplex, or townhouse structures in Carbondale that do not add floor area. Skips Planning Department review (N/A) but still requires Administrative and Building Department review.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Remodel of an existing residential structure within Town limits, not expanding the building footprint/floor area
- Homeowner Agreement For Permitting (if the homeowner, not a licensed contractor, is pulling the permit)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
- OptionalHomeowner Agreement For PermittingRequired if applicable.
- OptionalAsbestos Abatement Notification & Permit Application FormRequired if the remodel disturbs asbestos-containing materials.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Per the same valuation-based bracket table as new residential construction (see residential-building-permit) | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Appendix A, Fee Schedule. |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Fee Schedule, item 1. |
New Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial building construction in Carbondale, regulated under the Town-adopted 2021 IBC. Carries the longest published Building Department review window of any Carbondale permit type.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial building construction within Town limits
- Site plan review required (all development except a single-family residence requires site plan review; some PUDs may be exempt)
- Compliance with the Town-adopted 2021 IBC/IECC commercial provisions
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Per the same valuation-based bracket table as residential construction (see residential-building-permit) | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table — the same table applies to both residential and commercial valuations. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Appendix A, Fee Schedule. |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Fee Schedule, item 1. |
Commercial Remodel / Tenant Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for commercial remodels and tenant-finish build-outs in Carbondale.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Commercial remodel or tenant finish work within Town limits
- Restaurants must obtain Garfield County Public Health plan approval before submitting
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
- OptionalRadon - Soils Gas Control (Residential and Commercial)Town-published reference document.
- OptionalAsbestos Abatement Notification & Permit Application FormRequired if the remodel disturbs asbestos-containing materials.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Per the same valuation-based bracket table as residential construction (see residential-building-permit) | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Appendix A, Fee Schedule. |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Fee Schedule, item 1. |
Commercial Addition Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions to existing commercial buildings in Carbondale.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Addition to an existing commercial structure within Town limits
- Site plan review generally required
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Per the same valuation-based bracket table as residential construction (see residential-building-permit) | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Appendix A, Fee Schedule. |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Fee Schedule, item 1. |
Mechanical Permit
VerifiedRequired for HVAC system installation/replacement and fireplace installation in Carbondale, per Appendix A Table 4 (Mechanical Permit Fees). All new/replacement units require heating and cooling load calculations with the submittal.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New or replacement HVAC/mechanical equipment, ductwork, vent/flue piping, or fireplace installation within Town limits
- Heating & cooling load calculations required with submittal for all replacement and new units
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
- OptionalResidential Heating and Cooling Equipment Replacement GuideTown-published guide.
- OptionalHomeowner Agreement For PermittingRequired if applicable.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $75.00 | Appendix A, Table 4 Mechanical Permit Fees. |
| New dwelling unit or commercial unit — complete HVAC system | $200.00 | Appendix A, Table 4. |
| New dwelling unit or commercial unit — fireplace | $50.00 each | Appendix A, Table 4. |
| Replacement or addition of each appliance (not new construction) | $50.00 each | Appendix A, Table 4. |
| Replacement or addition of each duct system or vent/flue piping (not new construction) | $25.00 each | Appendix A, Table 4. |
| Gas piping — up to and including 5 outlets | $25.00 | Appendix A, Table 4, 'Other Inspections and Fees'. |
| Gas piping — each outlet in excess of 5 | $5.00 | Appendix A, Table 4. |
| Additional plan review (changes/revisions to previously approved plans, minimum 1 hour) | $85.00 per hour | Appendix A, Table 4. |
| Re-inspection — 1st notice | $100.00 | Appendix A, Table 4. |
| Re-inspection — work still incomplete after 1st reinspection | $250.00 | Appendix A, Table 4. |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Table 4. |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing and fuel gas system installation/replacement in Carbondale, per Appendix A Table 5 (Plumbing Permit Fees). Single-family, duplex, and townhouse units are limited to 2 exterior hose bibs per dwelling unit.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New or replacement plumbing/fuel gas fixtures, valves, drain/vent piping, or water distribution lines within Town limits
- Single Family Dwellings, Duplex Units and Townhouse Units limited to only 2 exterior hose bibs per dwelling unit; additional hose bibs or garage plumbing fixtures trigger additional Water/Wastewater impact fees
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit Application - ResidentialTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
- RequiredPlumbing Permit Application - Commercial New & RemodelTown of Carbondale Building Department's own commercial application form.
- OptionalPlumbing-Procedure-for-Contemporaneous-ReviewsTown-published procedure document.
- OptionalHomeowner Agreement For PermittingRequired if applicable.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $75.00 | Appendix A, Table 5 Plumbing Permit Fees. |
| New dwelling unit or commercial unit — complete plumbing and fuel gas system | $200.00 | Appendix A, Table 5. |
| Replacement valves or addition of each fixture (not new construction) | $25.00 each | Appendix A, Table 5. |
| Replacement or addition of drain/vent piping or water distribution line per fixture (not new construction) | $25.00 each | Appendix A, Table 5. |
| Gas piping — up to and including 5 outlets (not new construction) | $25.00 | Appendix A, Table 5. |
| Gas piping — each outlet in excess of 5 (not new construction) | $5.00 | Appendix A, Table 5. |
| Additional plan review (minimum 1 hour) | $85.00 per hour | Appendix A, Table 5. |
| Re-inspection — 1st notice | $100.00 | Appendix A, Table 5. |
| Re-inspection — work still incomplete after 1st reinspection | $250.00 | Appendix A, Table 5. |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Table 5. |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar installation on residential and commercial buildings in Carbondale, per Appendix A item 3.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Solar panel installation on a residential or commercial building within Town limits
- Solar Requirements document review
Required documents
- RequiredSolar Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
- RequiredSolar RequirementsTown-published solar permitting requirements document.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Permit — Residential | $200.00 | Appendix A, Fee Schedule item 3: 'Solar Permits Residential (Plan Review + 2 Inspections) .....$200.00.' |
| Solar Permit — Commercial | $500.00 | Appendix A, Fee Schedule item 3: 'Solar Permits Commercial (Plan Review + 2 Inspections) .....$500.00.' |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Fee Schedule, item 1. |
Re-roof, Window, and Door Replacement Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement/repair and window/door replacement in Carbondale, per Appendix A items 2 and 4. This is the fastest-reviewed permit category the Town publishes besides Plumbing/Mechanical/Solar.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Roof replacement/repair, or window/door replacement, on a structure within Town limits
- Roof repairs and replacements DO require a permit, per the Town's Building Department page
Required documents
- RequiredRoof Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own fillable roof permit application.
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (window replacement)Town of Carbondale Building Department's own application form, used for window replacement.
- OptionalHomeowner Agreement For PermittingRequired if applicable.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing Permit (Application Review + 2 Inspections) | $150.00 | Appendix A, Fee Schedule item 2. |
| Roofing — each additional inspection beyond 2 (large roof systems) | $60.00 each | Appendix A, Fee Schedule item 2; payment required prior to the final inspection. |
| Window Replacement (Plan Review + 2 Inspections) | $150.00 | Appendix A, Fee Schedule item 4. |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Fee Schedule, item 1. |
Fence Permit
VerifiedRequired for new fence construction/repair in Carbondale, per Appendix A item 7.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New fence construction or fence repair within Town limits
- Site plan with fence location highlighted, per the Town's document center listing
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application - Submit Site Plan With Location HighlightedTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form for fences.
- OptionalFence RepairsTown-published guidance document for fence repairs specifically.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Permit | $50.00 | Appendix A, Fee Schedule item 7: 'Fence Permits .....$50.00.' |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of a structure in Carbondale where the building is not going back in its original place; demolition of a structure that IS being rebuilt in place is instead included within the residential/commercial building permit for that project.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition of a structure within Town limits (standalone demolition permit applies when the structure is not being rebuilt in its original place)
- Demolition Permit Application
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit | $75.00 | Appendix A, Fee Schedule item 5: 'Demolition Permit .....$75.00.' |
Electrical Permit (State-Issued)
VerifiedElectrical work in Carbondale is permitted and inspected by the Colorado State Electrical Board (Division of Professions and Occupations), NOT by the Town of Carbondale — Carbondale does not operate its own local electrical inspection program. The Town's own permit-type list identifies this permit as 'electrical (State)', and Appendix A's Fee Schedule contains no Town-collected electrical permit fee line, consistent with the Town deferring this permit type entirely to the State.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical wiring installation/alteration within Town limits requires a valid Colorado State Electrical Permit prior to starting work, obtained directly through the State's DPO Online Permitting System
- Permits are valid for one year from issuance
Required documents
- OptionalHomeowner Agreement For Permitting If ApplicableTown-published reference document listed alongside the Town's Electrical Permits document-center entry, though the underlying permit itself is issued by the State.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedCarbondale does not publish a standalone EV-charger/EVSE permit type. Installing electric vehicle charging equipment (e.g., a new 240V Level 2 circuit) is electrical work, and per the Town's own permit-type list and this file's separate 'electrical-permit' entry, ALL electrical permits and inspections in Carbondale are issued and inspected by the Colorado State Electrical Board (Division of Professions and Occupations / DORA) — the Town has no local Electrical Inspection Program. Colorado's HB24-1173 (Electric Vehicle Charging System Permits Act, effective August 7, 2024) sets a December 31, 2025 compliance deadline for standardized EV-charging permitting only for municipalities with population 10,000+ and counties with population 20,000+; Carbondale's 2024 Census population estimate is approximately 6,700-6,800, below that municipal threshold, so the Town is not required to adopt a distinct EV-charging permitting process under this law. No Town ordinance, Building Department page, or Appendix A Fee Schedule line item referencing EV chargers, EVSE, or HB24-1173 was found as of the last verification.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- EV charger circuit installation (Level 2 or higher, or any new/altered branch circuit) is electrical work; apply directly through the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) DPO Online Permitting System, not the Town of Carbondale, per the Town's general electrical-permit routing
- Simple Level 1 (120V, existing receptacle) charger use typically does not require a separate electrical permit under standard NEC practice; a new dedicated circuit does
- No Carbondale-specific or DORA-published EV-charger line item, checklist, or fee was found as of the last verification; the general State electrical permit application/process applies
- Carbondale's 2024 population (~6,700-6,800) is below the 10,000-population threshold that triggers HB24-1173's mandatory local EV-charging permitting-process compliance deadline for municipalities
Required documents
- RequiredColorado State Electrical Permit Application (DPO Online Permitting System)Same general electrical permit application used for any new branch circuit or electrical alteration in Carbondale; submitted directly to the State, not the Town
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee (general, no distinct EV-charger line item) | Set by the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA), not the Town | Neither the Town's Appendix A Fee Schedule nor DORA's Electrical Board Permit and Inspection Information page publishes a standalone EV-charger/EVSE fee; Show full citationHideNeither the Town's Appendix A Fee Schedule nor DORA's Electrical Board Permit and Inspection Information page publishes a standalone EV-charger/EVSE fee; an EV charger circuit is billed under the State's general electrical permit fee structure. Contact DORA (303-894-7800) or use the DPO Online Permitting System for the current amount for a specific project. |
Sign Permit (Street Graphics Permit)
VerifiedRequired for signs in Carbondale, administered by the Planning Department rather than the Building Department — a different routing than every other permit type in this file. The Town's own downloadable checklist is titled 'Sign Permit Checklist,' but the actual fillable application form it links to is titled 'STREET GRAPHICS PERMIT APPLICATION,' per the Town's document center (carbondalegov.org/document_center/Planning/Sign_Permit_Checklist.pdf, fetched and read directly as a two-page PDF: page 1 is the checklist, page 2 is the application form itself). Reviewed and approved by the Planning Director per Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 2.3.2.B.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- Reviewed and approved by the Planning Director under UDC Section 2.3.2.B, which states 'the Planning Director shall determine the form and number of application materials required' — a Planning Department process, distinct from the Building Department's building/mechanical/plumbing/solar/roofing/fence/demolition permits documented elsewhere in this file
- UDC Section 2.3 provides an option for a pre-application meeting with Planning staff prior to submittal, per the Town's own Sign Permit Checklist
- A site plan showing the lot dimensions, proposed sign location, distance to the mid-point of the right-of-way (if applicable), and all existing signs on the site relating to the use in the application
- For wall-mounted signs: a sketch of the building elevation showing the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed graphics and all dimensions required to determine Code conformance
- A detailed dimensioned sketch of the proposed sign(s) showing the size of the components, height of lettering, construction materials, method of lighting, and mounting details
- The Town's own 'Street Graphics Permit Application' form (the fillable form itself) additionally requires: zone district, parcel number, lot/block, owner and applicant contact information, business name, distance from the centerline of the right-of-way, type of graphic (wall, projecting, ground-supported, or marquee), illumination type (internal or external), graphic area, height above grade, length of building frontage, and — for canopy, porch-front, or awning signs specifically — letter size and logo size
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ChecklistTown of Carbondale Planning Department's own required-attachments checklist, dated 6-22-16 on the current published PDF.
- RequiredStreet Graphics Permit ApplicationThe Town's actual fillable application form (page 2 of the same PDF as the checklist), requiring zone district, sign type/illumination/dimensions, and building-frontage measurements.
- RequiredSite Plan and Building Elevation / Sign SketchCombined site plan (lot dimensions, sign location, distance to right-of-way, existing signage) and dimensioned sign sketch (materials, lighting, mounting) required per the checklist.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Fee | $35.00 | Printed directly on both the Town's Sign Permit Checklist ('Filing Fee of $35') and the Street Graphics Permit Application form itself ('Permit Fee ... Show full citationHidePrinted directly on both the Town's Sign Permit Checklist ('Filing Fee of $35') and the Street Graphics Permit Application form itself ('Permit Fee ... $35.00'); independently confirmed on the Town's Planning Applications page fee list (fees approved by the Board of Trustees Nov. 28, 2023): 'Sign permit: $35.00.' |
| Additional Area Fee | $5.00 per square foot over 10 square feet | Printed directly on the Town's own Street Graphics Permit Application form as a separate fee line item above the flat $35.00 Permit Fee. |
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, modification or alteration of automatic fire sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems in Carbondale. Plan review, permitting and inspection for these systems is performed by the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District, a special district separate from the Town of Carbondale Building Department — confirmed via CRFPD's own 'Prevention Permit Fees' page (carbondalefire.org/prevention-permit-fees). Do not confuse it with the Roaring Fork Fire Rescue Authority, which covers neighbouring jurisdictions. This mirrors the carve-out already documented for electrical work here, which routes to the Colorado State Electrical Board rather than the Town: the Town's own Appendix A Fee Schedule contains no sprinkler or fire-alarm fee line despite itemizing every other trade — building, mechanical, plumbing, solar, roofing, fence and demolition — consistent with CRFPD, not the Town, being the permitting authority for this work.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- Plan review, permitting, and inspection for automatic fire sprinkler systems (NFPA 13/13R/13D) and fire alarm systems within Town of Carbondale limits is performed by the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District (CRFPD) Prevention Division / Fire Marshal's Office, not the Town of Carbondale Building Department — CRFPD publishes its own 'Fire Protection System Permit Fees' table, and the Town's Appendix A Fee Schedule contains no sprinkler or fire-alarm line item
- Plans are submitted directly to the Fire Marshal: CRFPD's own Prevention Permit Fees page states 'Please review the fee guide below before payment. [Once] you submit your plans to the Fire Marshal, you will be billed for the permit fees' — CRFPD publishes no standalone online application form distinct from its fee schedule, and carbondalefire.org carries only three prevention-related pages: Prevention Division, Wildfire Prevention/Wildfire Risk Assessments, and Prevention Permit Fees
- New automatic sprinkler systems in multi-family residential, hotel, business, or commercial facilities are billed as 'Automatic Sprinkler System 13, 13R' ($400, including rough-in and final inspections); new systems in one- and two-story single-family dwellings and manufactured homes are billed separately and at a lower rate as 'Automatic Sprinkler System 13D' ($200, also including rough-in and final inspections)
- Extensions, modifications, or alterations to an existing automatic sprinkler system or fire alarm system are each billed under separate 'Modification' fee lines, distinct from new-installation fees
- Fire Protection Underground (extensions/modifications/alterations to underground fire service mains), Standpipe (installation, including hose), and Fire Pump (installation, including jockey pump) are each billed as distinct permit types on CRFPD's own fee schedule, separate from the sprinkler and alarm line items
- Revised plans submitted after initial approval are billed a separate 'Additional Plan Reviews' fee ($50), and work performed without first obtaining the required CRFPD permit or pre-approval is billed double the stated permit fees
- This permit runs in parallel with, not instead of, the Town of Carbondale's own Building Permit whenever sprinkler/alarm work is part of new construction or a commercial remodel/tenant finish — this file's codesAdopted list documents the Town's own 2021 IFC and 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code adoption as the applicable fire-code standard, while CRFPD is the body that actually reviews and inspects installed fire protection systems against it
Required documents
- RequiredSprinkler or Fire Alarm System PlansSubmitted directly to the CRFPD Fire Marshal's Office for review; CRFPD does not publish a standalone fillable application form separate from its fee schedule, unlike the Town's own trade-specific Building Department permit applications documented elsewhere in this file.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Sprinkler System 13, 13R (New) | $400 | CRFPD Prevention Permit Fees, 'Fire Protection System Permit Fees' table: 'Review and inspection of new automatic sprinkler systems installed in multi-family residential, hotel, business, or commercial facilities, including rough-in and final inspections.' |
| Automatic Sprinkler System 13D (New) | $200 | CRFPD Prevention Permit Fees: 'Review and inspection of new automatic sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-story single-family dwellings and manufactured homes, including rough-in and final inspections.' |
| Automatic Sprinkler System Modification | $200 | CRFPD Prevention Permit Fees: 'Review and inspection of extensions, modifications, or alterations to existing automatic sprinkler systems, including rough-in and final inspections.' |
| Fire Alarm System (New) | $200 | CRFPD Prevention Permit Fees: 'Review and inspection associated with installation or replacement of fire alarm systems.' |
| Fire Alarm System Modification | $200 | CRFPD Prevention Permit Fees: 'Review and inspection associated with extensions, modifications, or alterations to existing fire alarm systems.' |
| Fire Protection Underground | $200 | CRFPD Prevention Permit Fees: 'Review and inspection associated with extensions, modifications, or alterations to underground fire service mains.' |
| Standpipe | $150 | CRFPD Prevention Permit Fees: 'Review and inspection associated with installation of a standpipe system, including hose.' |
| Fire Pump | $200 | CRFPD Prevention Permit Fees: 'Review and inspection associated with installation of a fire pump, including jockey pump.' |
| Hood & Duct Fire Protection System | $200 for the first system plus $100 for each additional system installed | CRFPD Prevention Permit Fees, 'Hood & Food Truck Permit Fees' table. |
| Additional Plan Reviews | $50 | CRFPD Prevention Permit Fees, 'Miscellaneous Permit Fees' table: 'Fee for review of revised plans when changes are made to previously approved plans.' |
| After Hours Inspection/Reinspection | $100 per hour, with a 2-hour minimum | CRFPD Prevention Permit Fees: 'Inspection conducted outside normal business hours, including reinspection due to initial failure. Holiday or holiday weekend inspections are assessed at double the fee.' |
| Work Without a Permit or Pre-Approval | Double the stated fees | CRFPD Prevention Permit Fees: 'Fee assessed when work requiring a CRFPD permit has begun prior to obtaining the required permit.' |
Change of Use / Conditional or Special Use Permit (Table of Allowed Uses)
VerifiedCarbondale has no standalone 'change of use permit' by that name — confirmed by a full-text search of the Town's own published Unified Development Code (UDC, Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code, Amended January 2025), which contains zero instances of the phrase 'change of use' anywhere in the document. A change limited to a commercial space's IBC occupancy classification for construction purposes (e.g., a tenant finish) is instead captured within the ordinary Town Building Permit process already documented in this file's commercial-remodel-tenant-finish-permit and new-commercial-building-permit entries. A genuine change to a NEW land use at the zoning level is governed by the UDC's Table 4.2-1 (Table of Allowed Uses), Chapter 17.04: each use is classified per zone district as Permitted ('P'), Conditional ('C'), Special ('S'), or prohibited (blank cell); moving into a 'C' or 'S' use requires a Conditional Use Permit (UDC Section 2.5.1) or Special Use Permit (UDC Section 2.5.2), respectively, both reviewed and decided by the Planning Director.
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Requirements
- No standalone change-of-use permit, application, checklist, or fee line appears on carbondalegov.org or in the UDC (Chapter 17, Amended January 2025) — the phrase 'change of use' does not appear anywhere in the UDC text
- A change limited to a commercial space's IBC occupancy classification (e.g., retail converting to restaurant use) for construction purposes is instead captured within the ordinary Town Building Permit process — this file's own commercial-remodel-tenant-finish-permit entry already documents that new/remodeling restaurants must obtain Garfield County Public Health plan approval before a Town building permit is submitted
- A genuine change to a use not otherwise allowed by right in the applicable zone district is governed by UDC Table 4.2-1, Table of Allowed Uses (Chapter 17.04): each use is classified per zone district as 'P' (Permitted by right, subject to all other applicable regulations), 'C' (allowed only if reviewed and approved under UDC Section 2.5.1, Conditional Use Permit), 'S' (allowed only if reviewed and approved under UDC Section 2.5.2, Special Use Permit), or a blank cell (prohibited in that zoning district)
- Conditional Use Permit (UDC Section 2.5.1): submitted to and decided by the Planning Director (not the Planning & Zoning Commission), following an optional pre-application meeting (UDC Section 2.3); the application must include proof of ownership, a site plan showing the footprint and proposed use of all buildings, proposed parking configuration, and location of all utilities and easements, plus any additional information requested at the pre-application meeting; the Director may require a site/building inspection
- Special Use Permit (UDC Section 2.5.2): a parallel Director-level review and approval process for uses classified 'S' rather than 'C' in the applicable zone district
- Conditional/Special Use Permit approval criteria (UDC Section 2.5.1.C): the site, building(s), and use must meet all criteria specified for the use and the zone district; the proposed use must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; any nonconforming site conditions must be brought into conformance if required under Chapter 17.07 (Nonconformities); the use must be planned to minimize adverse traffic/neighborhood impacts; and it must be compatible with adjacent uses in scale, site design, and operating characteristics
- Per UDC Section 4.2.4 (Classification of New and Unlisted Uses), a use not specifically listed in Table 4.2-1 at all triggers a Planning Director interpretation (considering the use's nature, impacts, and utility demands) rather than a direct Conditional or Special Use Permit filing; the Director's interpretation is appealable to the Board of Adjustment under Section 2.7.2 and becomes effective 14 days after written notice to the applicant, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Board of Trustees
- Per UDC Section 4.2.3 (Use for Other Purposes Prohibited), approval of a use listed in Table 4.2-1 authorizes only that specific use — development or use of a property for any other use not specifically allowed in Table 4.2-1 and approved under the appropriate process is itself prohibited
Required documents
- RequiredConditional Use Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Planning Director per UDC Section 2.5.1; must include proof of ownership and a site plan showing building footprint, proposed use, parking configuration, and utilities/easements.
- RequiredSpecial Use Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Planning Director per UDC Section 2.5.2 for uses classified 'S' rather than 'C' in the applicable zone district.
- RequiredSite PlanShowing the footprint and proposed use of all buildings, proposed parking configuration, location of all utilities and easements, and other details demonstrating that the proposed use and site conform with the applicable zoning district's requirements.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Use Permit | $300.00 | Town of Carbondale Planning Applications fee list, fees approved by the Board of Trustees Nov. 28, 2023. |
| Special Use Permit | $500.00 | Town of Carbondale Planning Applications fee list, fees approved by the Board of Trustees Nov. 28, 2023. |
Sources & verification
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