This is PermitBase’s published record for Winter Park as of 2026-08-14. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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.
Winter Park building permits
VerifiedWinter Park, Colorado — as published 2026-08-14.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family homes, duplexes (two-family attached dwellings), and townhomes within the joint jurisdiction of Winter Park, Fraser, and Granby, administered by the Winter Park/Fraser/Granby Building Department. Reviewed under the 2021 IRC/IBC as locally amended by Winter Park Town Code Title 6, Chapter 1, including the Town's mountain-specific structural criteria (30-inch frost depth, ASCE-7-based snow/wind loads, 70 psf ground-snow-load stamping trigger).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Fully completed and signed joint Building Permit Application (Towns of Winter Park, Fraser and Granby) — the job's town (Winter Park, Fraser, or Granby) must be circled; incomplete applications are not accepted
- All square footages must be GROSS square footage (outside to outside of exterior walls)
- Digital building plans, including a site plan previously approved by the Planning Commission (Minor Site Plan process for detached single-family/attached two-family homes), submitted in PDF to permits@wpgov.com
- Construction documents (foundations on caissons, non-conventional roof/wall framing, or site-specific ground snow load over 70 psf) must be prepared, stamped, and sealed by a licensed Colorado design professional
- Soils investigation report as required by subdivision plat notes
- Improvement Location Certificate (ILC) and Setback and Elevation Certificate from a licensed Colorado surveyor for all new foundations (Improvement Survey Plat required if within 5 ft of a property line or built into a variance-granted setback), submitted for Planning Division review/approval before framing begins
- Documentation of an approved water and sewer utility plan from the applicable water/sanitation district, including payment of tap fees
- Contractor Insurance Affidavit executed by the property owner
- Notification of Sales Tax Liability Agreement signed by the property owner
- East Grand Fire Protection District No. 4 Impact Fee Agreement signed by the property owner (Winter Park properties)
- Single-Family/Two-Family Attached Deposit Agreement plus $2,000.00 deposit (split between building exterior completion and landscaping/revegetation), required for detached single-family/attached two-family homes
- Foundation must be protected from frost per Town Code 6-1-2/6-1-3: extend 30 inches below the local frost line, design per ASCE 32, erect on solid rock, or per licensed design professional
- All footing/foundation systems must be designed AND inspected by a licensed Colorado design professional (reinforcing, UFER ground, damp-proofing/perimeter drain)
- Electrical permit is a SEPARATE application filed directly with the Colorado State Electrical Board, not with this Building Division
- Retaining walls of any height require a separate permit and licensed design professional
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Towns of Winter Park, Fraser and Granby)Joint application form; submit to permits@wpgov.com
- RequiredConstruction Drawings / Site PlanDigital, PDF format; site plan must reflect prior Planning Commission Minor Site Plan approval where applicable
- RequiredILC/ISP and Setback and Elevation CertificateLicensed Colorado surveyor; ISP required if within 5 ft of property line or a granted setback variance
- RequiredSoils/Geotechnical Investigation Report
- RequiredContractor Insurance Affidavit
- RequiredNotification of Sales Tax Liability Agreement
- RequiredEast Grand Fire Protection District No. 4 Impact Fee AgreementWinter Park properties
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $2,000.00 | $54.00 | Table 1-11-2B, Town Code Title 1 Chapter 11, per the Town's 'How to Estimate Building Permit Fees' guide |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $54.00 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $376.00 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $628.50 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $978.50 for the first $100,000 plus $5.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,018.50 for the first $500,000 plus $4.25 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001.00 and up | $5,343.50 for the first $1,000,001 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Separate from and in addition to the permit fee |
| Single-Family/Two-Family Attached Deposit | $2,000.00 | Split equally between building-exterior completion and landscaping/revegetation deposits; refunded on Certificate of Occupancy and successful revegetation respectively |
| Minor Site Plan Fee | $100.00 | — |
| Driveway Permit Application & Deposit | $50.00 fee plus $1,000.00 deposit | — |
| Work Commenced Before Permit Issuance / Investigation Fee | Up to the full amount of the calculated permit fee | Town Code 6-1-2, Section 109.4/109.4.1 |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00/hour (1-hour minimum) | — |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions and remodels to single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes in Winter Park, administered by the joint Winter Park/Fraser/Granby Building Department under the same joint application and 2021 IRC/IBC-based Town Code amendments as new construction.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Same joint Building Permit Application (Towns of Winter Park, Fraser and Granby), with 'Alteration' or 'Addition' checked under Class of Work
- All measurements GROSS square footage; valuation of alterations/repairs/remodels must reflect actual cost to owner (materials and labor)
- Construction documents stamped by a licensed Colorado design professional required if structural work, non-conventional framing, or ground snow load over 70 psf is involved
- Additions requiring new foundation work must comply with the same 30-inch frost depth and design-professional inspection requirements as new construction
- Two-family (duplex) additions/remodels must maintain the required 2-hour fire-resistance-rated separation between units per Town Code 6-1-3 amending IRC R302.3
- Electrical work on an addition/remodel still requires a SEPARATE permit filed directly with the Colorado State Electrical Board
- Water/sewer utility plan documentation required if the scope changes fixture count or service demand
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Towns of Winter Park, Fraser and Granby)
- RequiredConstruction Drawings (existing + proposed)
- RequiredContractor Insurance Affidavit
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based Table 1-11-2B as new construction) | $54.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers | Town Code Title 1, Chapter 11 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00/hour (1-hour minimum) | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedElectrical permitting for Winter Park, Fraser, and Granby is administered directly by the Colorado State Electrical Board (Division of Professions and Occupations), NOT by the local Winter Park/Fraser/Granby Building Department. This is confirmed verbatim on the Town's own Building Division page: 'The Colorado State Electrical Board handles all electrical permitting in Winter Park, Fraser and Granby.'
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Apply directly to the Colorado State Electrical Board using the state's own Electrical Permit Application (linked from the Town's Building Division page as 'Download the Colorado State Electrical Application')
- Electrical work must be performed by a Colorado-licensed electrician; per the Town Code 6-1-10 (National Electrical Code section), it is unlawful to install/alter/repair electrical systems in violation of the NEC as adopted
- The State Electrical Board publishes its own Electrician License Contemporaneous Review Guidelines, linked from the Town's Building Division page
- The Town of Winter Park has separately adopted the NEC (2020 Edition per its current Codes Adopted by Reference list) by reference as a secondary code, and states it will concurrently adopt whatever edition the State of Colorado next adopts — this governs the substantive electrical standard even though the STATE handles permit issuance and inspection
- The National Electrical Code, Title 12 Article 23 of the Colorado State Electrical Laws and Rules and Regulations, applies; where Colorado's electrical code is more restrictive than the base NEC, the more restrictive standard controls
Required documents
- RequiredColorado State Electrical Board Permit ApplicationFiled with the state board directly, not the local Building Division
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State Electrical Board permit fees | Set by the Colorado State Electrical Board (Division of Professions and Occupations), not the Town | This corpus's Winter Park file does not carry the state board's fee schedule, as it is a separate statewide fee table not published by the Town; consult dpo.colorado.gov/Electrical/PermitsandInspections directly for current amounts |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair within the joint Winter Park/Fraser/Granby jurisdiction. Reviewed under the International Plumbing Code (most current edition as adopted by the State of Colorado, per Town Code 6-1-1), administered by the Winter Park/Fraser/Granby Building Department (unlike electrical, plumbing permits ARE issued locally, not by a state board).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing scope is captured on the same joint Building Permit Application (Towns of Winter Park, Fraser and Granby) via the 'Plumbing Valuation' field, or as a standalone plumbing permit for plumbing-only work
- Governed by the International Plumbing Code as most currently adopted by the State of Colorado; where Colorado's plumbing code is more restrictive than a Town Code provision, the more restrictive standard applies
- Toilet facilities must be provided for construction workers on active job sites, maintained sanitarily from project start until certificate of occupancy (Town Code 6-1-2, Section 2901.2 / 6-1-3, Section R306.5)
- Sewer depth requirements are set by the local water and sanitation district having jurisdiction (Town Code 6-1-3, amending IRC P2603.6.1), not a fixed Town Code number
- Vent pipe roof extensions must terminate at 12 inches above the roof (24 inches from the roof peak) or, where the roof is used for purposes beyond weather protection, extend at least 7 feet above the roof (Town Code 6-1-3, amending IRC P3103.1)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Towns of Winter Park, Fraser and Granby) — Plumbing Valuation field, or standalone plumbing permit
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee (same valuation-based Table 1-11-2B as building permits) | $54.00 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | Town Code Title 1, Chapter 11 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the permit fee | — |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00/hour (1-hour minimum) | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, ventilation, and fuel-gas equipment installation or replacement within the joint Winter Park/Fraser/Granby jurisdiction. Governed by the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as amended by Town Code 6-1-5, and the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical scope is captured on the joint Building Permit Application via the 'Mechanical Valuation' field, or as a standalone mechanical permit
- Unvented gas log heaters and unvented room heaters are prohibited (Town Code 6-1-5, amending IMC 903.3; Town Code 6-1-3, amending IRC M1410.1/G2425.8/G2433/G2445)
- Fireplace stoves and solid-fuel-type room heaters must be listed/labeled, tested to UL737 (stoves) or UL 1482 (room heaters/inserts), and installed per manufacturer instructions; detached one/two-family dwellings are limited to one solid-fuel-burning device per property; must meet EPA Phase II or Colorado Phase III air quality requirements (Town Code 6-1-5, Section 905.1)
- Boilers and pressure vessels must be operated/maintained per nationally recognized standards, with State Boiler Inspector oversight (Town Code 6-1-5, Section 1001.2)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Towns of Winter Park, Fraser and Granby) — Mechanical Valuation field, or standalone mechanical permit
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee (same valuation-based Table 1-11-2B) | $54.00 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | Town Code Title 1, Chapter 11 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the permit fee | — |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00/hour (1-hour minimum) | — |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing work within the joint Winter Park/Fraser/Granby jurisdiction. Governed by 2021 IBC/IRC ice-barrier, snow-shed-barrier, and drip-edge/underlayment amendments (Town Code 6-1-2/6-1-3). Winter Park is additionally subject to the new statewide 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (statutory compliance deadline July 1, 2026), but the Town had not published its own locally-amended Wildfire Resiliency Code section text as of this extraction — see note below.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- An ice barrier of approved self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet is required on all sloped roofs in lieu of normal underlayment, extending from the eaves to a point 6 feet inside the exterior wall line and 24 inches from the center line of all valleys, fully adhered to the substrate (roofs under 4:12 pitch require double underlayment with 100% base-layer coverage); detached accessory structures with no conditioned floor area are exempt (Town Code 6-1-2, Section 1507.1.1/1507.2.8.2; 6-1-3, Section R905.1.2)
- Roofs must be designed with snow-shed barriers preventing accumulation from shedding onto exterior balconies, decks, exits, stairways, sidewalks, streets, alleys, or gas/electric utility meters — mechanical snow-retention devices must be secured to framing per manufacturer instructions, installed in at least two rows (first row within 24 inches of the eave), staggered at 24-inch centers, with continuous barriers at 48-inch centers (Town Code 6-1-2, Section 1503.6/1507.4/1507.5; 6-1-3, Section R905.1.3/R905.4.7/R905.10.5.1)
- A drip edge is required at eave and rake edges of all pitched roofs, minimum 1-inch vertical leg, lapped not less than 1 inch, extended back on the deck not less than 2 inches, mechanically fastened at intervals not exceeding 18 inches (Town Code 6-1-2, Section 1507.2.8.3)
- New roof coverings must not be installed over existing layers where the existing roof is water-soaked/deteriorated, is wood shake/slate/clay/cement/asbestos-cement tile, or already has more than one existing layer (Town Code 6-1-3, amending IRC R907.3)
- On all metal roofs, vent pipes/stacks must terminate within 3 feet of the ridge or use a snow splitter/cricket (Town Code 6-1-2, Section 1503.5)
- Changing roofing materials/coverings to something other than like materials may require a roof evaluation from a licensed Colorado design professional (Town Code 6-1-2, Section 1608.1)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Towns of Winter Park, Fraser and Granby) — Roofing scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based Table 1-11-2B) | $54.00 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | Town Code Title 1, Chapter 11 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the permit fee | — |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00/hour (1-hour minimum) | — |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop residential or commercial solar photovoltaic systems within Winter Park town limits. The structural/mounting portion is permitted through the joint Winter Park/Fraser/Granby Building Department under the Town's adopted IBC/IRC; the electrical portion (wiring, inverter, interconnection) is permitted directly through the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA/DPO), not the local Building Department — the same state jurisdiction documented in this file's electrical-permit entry. No dedicated solar/PV fee line item is published in the Town's Building Permit Fee Schedule (Table 1-11-2B); the General Building Permit Fee Schedule (valuation-based) applies to the structural portion, subject to Colorado's statewide solar permit fee cap.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required from the Winter Park/Fraser/Granby Building Department for the structural, roof-mounting, and racking portion of the installation
- Separate Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA/DPO) Electrical Permit required for the PV wiring, inverter, and interconnection work — apply directly to the state, not the local Building Department, per the Town's own Building Division page: 'The Colorado State Electrical Board handles all electrical permitting in Winter Park, Fraser and Granby'
- Under Colorado's statewide solar permit fee cap (C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113, enacted by HB21-1284), a covered local jurisdiction's total building-permit-related fees for a residential solar PV system may not exceed $500, and $1,000 for commercial systems, regardless of project valuation
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Winter Park/Fraser/Granby Building Department)Covers the structural/mounting portion of the PV installation
- RequiredColorado State Electrical ApplicationPurchased/submitted directly through the Colorado State Electrical Board for the PV wiring/interconnection portion; linked from the Town's Building Division page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide aggregate solar permit fee cap — Residential | $500 (combined Town + State Electrical Board fees) | C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113, enacted by HB21-1284 (2021), extended through Dec. 31, 2029; caps the total of all governmental permit/review fees for an active solar energy system — governs regardless of what the Town's own valuation-based table would otherwise calculate |
| Statewide aggregate solar permit fee cap — Commercial | $1,000 (combined Town + State Electrical Board fees) | C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113, enacted by HB21-1284 (2021) |
| Building Permit Fee (structural/mounting portion) | Valuation-based per Table 1-11-2B of the Town's Building Permit Fee Schedule; no dedicated solar/PV line item published, subject to the statewide cap above | Town of Winter Park Building Permit Fee Schedule (Table 1-11-2B) — confirmed via a full-text search of the schedule for 'solar,' 'photovoltaic,' and 'renewable' (zero hits) |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Town of Winter Park Building Permit Fee Schedule, Table 1-11-2B footnote 1 |
| State of Colorado Electrical Permit Fee (PV wiring/interconnection) | Set by the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA/DPO) statewide fee schedule — not a Town of Winter Park fee | Same state-administered fee mechanism as this file's electrical-permit entry; not reproduced here as it is outside local jurisdiction |
EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
VerifiedWinter Park has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit type or fee line separate from its general electrical permitting process. Per the Town's own Building Division page, the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA/DPO) handles ALL electrical permitting in Winter Park, Fraser, and Granby — this necessarily includes the branch-circuit wiring, panel work, and equipment installation for Level 1/Level 2 EV chargers, since EVSE installation is an electrical-trade permit, not a structural/building permit. There is no local Building Division fee schedule line item for 'EV charger,' 'electric vehicle,' or 'charging station' (confirmed via review of the Town's Building Permit Fee Schedule PDF). Winter Park (population under 1,000) falls well below the population thresholds (10,000+ for municipalities, 20,000+ for counties) that trigger Colorado's HB24-1173 EV Charging System Permit Requirements law, so the Town is not a 'covered municipality' required to adopt the state's expedited EV charger permitting model code or the 3-business-day approval/denial notification timeline. Re-confirmed 2026-07-20 via a direct re-fetch of the Town's Building Division page (live, unchanged): "The Colorado State Electrical Board handles all electrical permitting in Winter Park, Fraser and Granby." Because Grand County/Winter Park has no local electrical inspection program, the governing mechanism is the State Electrical Board's direct statutory authority under C.R.S. § 12-115-120(2): a state electrical inspector must inspect the work within three WORKING days of the inspection request (§ 12-115-120(2)(b)), and the Board sets its own permit fee based on "the actual expense of inspecting each type of electrical installation" (§ 12-115-121(1)) rather than a published table — confirmed against both statute sections and the Board's current rules (3 CCR 710-1), which likewise publish no static fee schedule.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Apply directly to the Colorado State Electrical Board (Division of Professions and Occupations) for the electrical permit covering EV charger circuit wiring, panel/service upgrades if needed, and equipment installation — not through the local Winter Park/Fraser/Granby Building Department, per the Town's own statement that the State Electrical Board handles all electrical permitting in Winter Park, Fraser and Granby
- Electrical work must be performed by a Colorado-licensed electrician per Town Code 6-1-10 (NEC adoption)
- If the EV charger installation is part of new construction or requires structural/mounting work (e.g., a new carport or panel enclosure), a separate structural building permit from the Winter Park/Fraser/Granby Building Department may also be required for that portion
- Winter Park is NOT a 'covered municipality' under Colorado HB24-1173 (population under the 10,000-resident threshold), so the state's mandatory EV charger permitting model code and 3-business-day decision-notification requirement do not apply here as a matter of state law, though the Town may voluntarily follow similar practices
Required documents
- RequiredColorado State Electrical Board Permit ApplicationFiled with the state board directly, not the local Building Division, for the EV charger circuit/equipment electrical work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State Electrical Board Permit Fee (EV charger circuit/equipment) | Set by the State Electrical Board per C.R.S. § 12-115-121(1) based on actual inspection cost — calculated and charged online at the DPO Online Permitting System, not published as a static table | No dedicated Town of Winter Park fee line exists for EV chargers. Show full citationHideNo dedicated Town of Winter Park fee line exists for EV chargers. The statutory reference point is § 12-115-121(2)(a)'s cap of $120 (base, CPI-adjusted annually since Jan 1, 2021) plus up to an 8% valuation-based surcharge, which governs LOCAL government electrical-inspection fees — not the State Board's own fee for jurisdictions like Winter Park that it inspects directly |
Commercial Building Permit
Required for new construction, additions, and alterations to commercial (non-residential) buildings — Assembly, Business, Educational, Factory/Industrial, High Hazard, Institutional, Mercantile, Storage, and Utility occupancy groups, plus multi-family R-1/R-2 — within the joint Winter Park/Fraser/Granby jurisdiction. Reviewed under the 2021 IBC as amended by Town Code 6-1-2 (the code chapter governing all non-R-3/R-4 occupancies, as opposed to Town Code 6-1-3's IRC amendments, which apply only to one/two-family dwellings and townhomes). Commercial projects use the SAME joint Building Permit Application as every other Building Division permit type in this file — Section 4 ('Use of Building') has an explicit 'Commercial' checkbox alongside 'Residential,' confirmed directly on the current (2025-02) application PDF — and the SAME valuation-based Table 1-11-2B fee schedule, but construction value is computed from Table 1-11-2A's commercial occupancy-group rows (a real, distinct set of per-square-foot rates by occupancy group and construction type — verified directly from the Town's own 'How to Estimate Building Permit Fees' guide, which reproduces the full Table 1-11-2A rate table) rather than the Group R-3/R-4 residential rows. No separate commercial-specific application form, fee schedule, or published construction guide exists (the Town's only published 'How to Build' guide is for single-family/two-family attached homes).
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Same joint Building Permit Application (Towns of Winter Park, Fraser and Granby), with 'Commercial' checked under Use of Building (Section 4) and the applicable Class of Work (New, Addition, Alteration, Repair, etc.) checked under Section 5
- Digital construction documents/site plan in PDF submitted to permits@wpgov.com; for 'All Other Buildings and Structures' (i.e. anything other than new one/two-family dwellings, townhomes, or condominiums), the application requires Gross Sq. Ft., Construction Type, and Occupancy Type to be specified
- Construction value is computed using the commercial occupancy-group/construction-type rows of Table 1-11-2A (Town Code Title 1, Chapter 11) rather than the residential Group R-3/R-4 rows, then run through the same valuation-based Table 1-11-2B Building Permit Fee schedule used for every other permit type in this file
- Buildings and facilities must be designed and constructed to be accessible per Town Code 6-1-2, Section 1102.1 ('Design'), which requires accessibility 'in accordance with this code and ICC ANSI A117.7 [sic, as published in the Town's own adopted code text], most current edition, and C.R.S. § 9-5-101, et seq., as amended'
- If the building is or will be protected by a fire suppression (sprinkler) system or fire alarm system, those plans must be separately submitted to and reviewed by East Grand Fire Protection District No. 4's Fire Prevention Office — per the District's own 'Building Permit Applicant' notice, the District 'needs to be contacted ASAP before any remodel work is started on any building that has an existing fire sprinkler system'
- Licensed Colorado design professional's stamped construction documents required under the same structural triggers as residential (non-conventional roof/wall framing, ground snow load over 70 psf, caisson/non-spread footings — Town Code 6-1-2, Section 107.3.4.1)
- Per Town Code 6-1-9 (Existing Building Code amendments), the design professional must document to the Building Official a minimum of $500,000 of errors-and-omissions insurance, naming the owner of the 'residential or commercial structure' as a named beneficiary — this provision is written to explicitly cover commercial projects, not just residential
- Sales/Use Tax Audit Gate applies identically to commercial work: no final inspection or certificate of occupancy without a completed sales/use tax audit, an arrangement with the sales tax administrator, or a Town Manager waiver (Town Code 6-1-2, Section 110.3.12)
- Contractor Insurance Affidavit and Notification of Sales Tax Liability Agreement required submittal items, same as residential permits
- Electrical permit is a SEPARATE application filed directly with the Colorado State Electrical Board, not with this Building Division, exactly as for residential
- Retaining walls of any height require a separate permit and licensed design professional design, the same Town-wide rule that applies to residential (Town Code 6-1-2, Section 105.2)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Towns of Winter Park, Fraser and Granby)Same joint application used for all permit types; 'Commercial' checked under Use of Building
- RequiredConstruction Drawings / Site PlanDigital, PDF format; must identify Gross Sq. Ft., Construction Type, and Occupancy Type
- OptionalFire Suppression / Fire Alarm System PlansReviewed separately by East Grand Fire Protection District No. 4's Fire Prevention Office if the building has or will have a sprinkler or alarm system
- RequiredContractor Insurance Affidavit
- RequiredNotification of Sales Tax Liability Agreement
- OptionalDesign Professional Errors & Omissions Insurance DocumentationMinimum $500,000 E&O policy naming the structure owner as beneficiary, per Town Code 6-1-9, when stamped construction documents are required
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based Table 1-11-2B as every other Building Division permit type) | $54.00 minimum, scaling per the same valuation tiers documented in the residential-building-permit entry | Town Code Title 1, Chapter 11, Table 1-11-2B. Show full citationHideTown Code Title 1, Chapter 11, Table 1-11-2B. Construction value for commercial projects is computed from Table 1-11-2A's commercial occupancy-group rows (Assembly, Business, Educational, Factory/Industrial, High Hazard, Institutional, Mercantile, Storage, Utility, etc.), a real and distinct rate table confirmed directly from the Town's own 'How to Estimate Building Permit Fees' guide — contact the Building Department for the current Table 1-11-2A rate sheet, consistent with this corpus's practice for the residential entry in this same file |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Separate from and in addition to the permit fee — identical mechanism to every other permit type in this file |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00/hour (1-hour minimum) | — |
| Work Commenced Before Permit Issuance / Investigation Fee | Up to the full amount of the calculated permit fee | Town Code 6-1-2, Section 109.4/109.4.1 |
Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for interior build-out, finish, or alteration of a commercial tenant space within the joint Winter Park/Fraser/Granby jurisdiction. 'Tenant Finish' is an explicit, distinct checkbox under 'Class of Work' (Section 5) on the joint Building Permit Application — listed separately from New, Addition, Alteration, Repair, Move, and Remove — confirming the Building Department treats tenant-improvement work as its own recognized permit category. However, it flows through the SAME joint application form, the SAME 2021 IBC-based Town Code 6-1-2 review, and the SAME valuation-based Table 1-11-2B fee schedule as new commercial construction — there is no standalone TI-specific application, fee table, or published review-timeline SLA.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Same joint Building Permit Application (Towns of Winter Park, Fraser and Granby), with 'Tenant Finish' checked under Class of Work (Section 5) and 'Commercial' checked under Use of Building (Section 4)
- Gross square footage of the tenant space/building portion being finished, plus Construction Type and Occupancy Type, per the application's 'All Other Buildings and Structures' fields
- Valuation of the tenant finish work is captured via the application's 'Valuation of Alterations, Repairs and Remodels' field (actual cost to owner — materials and labor) for the 'All Other Buildings and Structures' column, feeding the same Table 1-11-2B fee schedule as every other Building Division permit type
- Fire suppression/alarm system plans (if the tenant space has or will have one) must be separately reviewed by East Grand Fire Protection District No. 4's Fire Prevention Office — the District's own notice specifically instructs applicants to contact the District ASAP 'before any remodel work is started on any building that has an existing fire sprinkler system,' which is directly on point for finish work inside an already-sprinklered commercial shell
- Buildings/spaces must meet the same IBC Chapter 11 accessibility requirements (Town Code 6-1-2, Section 1102.1) as new commercial construction
- Licensed Colorado design professional's stamped documents required under the same structural triggers as other Building Division permits if the tenant finish involves structural work (non-conventional framing, load-bearing changes, etc.)
- Contractor Insurance Affidavit and Notification of Sales Tax Liability Agreement required submittal items, same as other Building Division permits
- Sales/Use Tax Audit Gate applies identically before final inspection/certificate of occupancy or completion (Town Code 6-1-2, Section 110.3.12)
- Electrical work inside the tenant space is a SEPARATE permit filed directly with the Colorado State Electrical Board, not with this Building Division
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Towns of Winter Park, Fraser and Granby)Same joint application; 'Tenant Finish' checked under Class of Work
- RequiredConstruction Drawings (existing shell + proposed tenant finish)
- OptionalFire Suppression / Fire Alarm System PlansReviewed separately by East Grand Fire Protection District No. 4 if the tenant space has or will have a sprinkler or alarm system, or if the finish work touches an existing sprinkler system in the shell building
- RequiredContractor Insurance Affidavit
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based Table 1-11-2B as every other Building Division permit type) | $54.00 minimum, scaling per the same valuation tiers documented in the residential-building-permit entry | Town Code Title 1, Chapter 11, Table 1-11-2B. Show full citationHideTown Code Title 1, Chapter 11, Table 1-11-2B. Per the joint application form, tenant-finish valuation is captured as 'actual cost to owner' (materials and labor) for the 'All Other Buildings and Structures' Alterations/Repairs/Remodels field — the identical mechanism used for any other alteration/repair, not a separately published TI rate |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00/hour (1-hour minimum) | — |
Sign Permit
VerifiedWinter Park's sign regulations were fully rewritten by Town of Winter Park Ordinance No. 639, Series of 2025, which repealed the old Chapter 2 and Chapter 2A of Title 6 (Town Code) in their entirety and reenacted sign regulations as UDC Article 3.J (Signs) and UDC Section 5-E-8 (Sign Permit) within Title 7 (Unified Development Code). The Town's own code library confirms this repeal is live: the archived Chapter 2 Sign Code page is now marked '(Rep. by Ord. 639, Series of 2025).' A sign permit is required for most permanent and many temporary signs, reviewed administratively by the Director (Planning Division) or, for developments with three or more tenants/businesses, through a Master Sign Program (MSP) requiring Planning Commission approval before any individual sign permits issue.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- A sign permit is required for all signs installed, altered, constructed, reconstructed, relocated, or replaced unless specifically exempted (UDC 3-J-3(A)/(B))
- A permit is specifically required for: any sign greater than six (6) square feet in area; any sign (temporary or permanent) displayed for more than ninety (90) consecutive days; conversion of a temporary sign to a permanent sign; and alteration of a nonconforming sign (UDC 3-J-3(A)(3)-(4))
- Permit-exempt signs include: government/wayfinding signs, signs required by federal/state/local law or building codes (e.g., address numbers), warning signs ≤4 SF, interior signs not attached to a window/door, display-case signs ≤4 SF, signs <1.5 SF, most temporary signs, flags, certain vehicle signage, and murals (UDC 3-J-3(B))
- A Master Sign Program (MSP) is required for any development with three (3) or more tenants or businesses platted within the same development; it must be approved by the Planning Commission, after a mandatory pre-application conference, before any individual sign permit is issued (UDC 3-J-3(G), 5-E-8(F))
- Administrative Sign Permit procedure (UDC 5-E-8(E)): the Director reviews the application only once submittal-completeness requirements are met, then approves, approves with conditions, or denies based on Comprehensive Plan conformance, UDC conformance, and Design Guidelines (Appendix A) conformance (UDC 5-E-8(G)); if the Director determines the application's complexity warrants it, review proceeds under the MSP procedure instead
- Submittal requirements: one detailed scale drawing showing method of construction/anchoring, total sign area, and structure height; a sign elevation showing colors, materials, proposed copy, and illumination; a site plan showing all existing/proposed signage; and building elevations with signs depicted (per the Town's Sign Permit Application form)
- All signs must be designed as subordinate architectural elements complementing the principal structure, must not obstruct building façade features, and must be consistent with the zoning district's character (UDC 3-J-4(A))
- Sign lighting is capped at 3,000 Kelvin correlated color temperature and 850 lumens per fixture, must be fully shielded and shine downward onto the sign, and internally lit signs are prohibited on building exteriors or within 5 feet of an interior window (UDC 3-J-4(I))
- All nonconforming signs must be removed by January 1, 2031 (UDC 3-J-3(I)(3)); nonconforming signs also come into conformance whenever the represented business changes ownership
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationTown of Winter Park form (updated 06/25/2024); requires a scale drawing, sign elevation, site plan, and building elevations
- OptionalMaster Sign Program (MSP) SubmittalRequired instead of/in addition to the standard Sign Permit Application for any development with 3+ tenants; reviewed by the Planning Commission on the Director's written recommendation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee | $30.00 | Exhibit 1 ('Permit Fees'), Resolution No. Show full citationHideExhibit 1 ('Permit Fees'), Resolution No. 2023, Series of 2022, Town Code Section 1-8-1 — currently the Town's live-linked fee resolution under wpgov.com/doing-business/ (verified by rendering the PDF page to an image; the same page's plain-text extraction misparsed the digits, so the figure was confirmed visually). The same Exhibit 1 table sets an identical $30.00 fee for Banners. No distinct fee line for a Master Sign Program (MSP) application was found in this resolution; contact the Planning Division for the current MSP fee. |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedFire protection plan review and permitting for Winter Park is provided by East Grand Fire Protection District No. 4 (EGFD), a special fire district separate from Town government — the same district that requires an Impact Fee Agreement on new residential building permits elsewhere in this file. EGFD's Fire Prevention Bureau reviews and permits sprinkler, alarm, and standpipe system installations through its own Plan Review and Inspection Application (effective October 2025), independent of the Winter Park/Fraser/Granby Building Department's own review. Permit fees are tiered by protected square footage per EGFD's own published Inspection Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- Submit EGFD's Plan Review and Inspection Application (Fire Prevention Bureau, effective October 2025), checking System Type: Sprinkler, Alarm, Standpipe, or Other
- TWO printed sets of plans required, mailed or dropped off at Lonetree Station (911 Old Town Drive, Winter Park, CO 80482), PLUS one electronic copy emailed to permits@eastgrandfire.com — both hard copy and electronic copy are required for every submittal
- Plans must include drawings, material specification sheets, and hydraulic calculations
- Application must state the square footage of protected area and the valuation of work; if the protected area exceeds 4,000 square feet, the applicant must contact EGFD to determine the fee BEFORE paying, per the application form's own instruction
- Inspections require 48 hours' notice and are unavailable within 48 hours of a holiday
- Per the application's own notice: the permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, or if work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 190 days at any time after work commences (figures as stated verbatim on EGFD's current application form)
- Governed by the International Fire Code edition adopted by the Town of Winter Park (2021 IFC, including all appendices, per Town Code Title 6 Chapter 1) for substantive system design/installation requirements
Required documents
- RequiredPlan Review and Inspection ApplicationEast Grand Fire Protection District No. 4, Fire Prevention Bureau (effective October 2025); 2 printed sets + 1 electronic copy required
- RequiredConstruction Drawings, Material Spec Sheets, and Hydraulic Calculations
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkler System Permit — 1 to 4,000 sq ft of protected area | $300.00 flat | Includes plan review, rough inspection, hydrostatic test, and final inspection. East Grand Fire Protection District No. 4 Inspection Fee Schedule (confirmed directly from the district's own HTML fee table, not a PDF). |
| Sprinkler System Permit — over 4,000 sq ft of protected area | $0.075 per sq ft | Applicant must contact EGFD to determine the exact fee before paying, per the district's Plan Review and Inspection Application |
| Alarm System Permit — 1 to 4,000 sq ft of protected area | $300.00 flat | Includes plan review, rough inspection, and final inspection |
| Alarm System Permit — over 4,000 sq ft of protected area | $0.075 per sq ft | — |
| Online payment convenience fee | ~2.5% of transaction (credit card) or $1 flat (e-check) | Online payment via secure.colorado.gov/payment/egfd is limited to basic systems under 4,000 sq ft; larger/complex systems must pay by check or in person |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy
VerifiedWinter Park does NOT maintain a standalone, dedicated 'Change of Use Permit' application distinct from its general Building Permit process — confirmed by direct review of both documents that would carry such a category if one existed. The joint Winter Park/Fraser/Granby Building Permit Application's Class of Work checkboxes (Section 5) are limited to New, Addition, Alteration, Repair, Tenant Finish, Move, Remove, and Other — no 'Change of Occupancy' or 'Change of Use' option. Separately, the Town's own Land Use Review Application Form enumerates every UDC Article 5 land-use review category the Planning Division processes (Site Plans, Special Use Permit, Limited Use Authorization, Temporary Use Permit, Floodplain Development Permit, Variance, Rezoning, Subdivision/Platting, Development Agreements, etc.) and likewise contains no 'Change of Use' category. Substantively, a change of occupancy IS regulated: Town Code 6-1-9 (Existing Building Code Amendments) amends 2021 IEBC Section 1301.2 (Applicability) to require that, for structures existing prior to December 21, 1978, work involving 'additions, alterations or changes of occupancy' conform to the IEBC's Chapter 4 through 12 compliance methods or to the performance-compliance provisions of Sections 1301.2.1 through 1301.2.5, for occupancies in Groups A, B, E, F, M, R, and S (Groups H and I are excluded from this pathway). In practice, a change of use/occupancy is submitted on the same joint Building Permit Application (Class of Work: Alteration or Other) and reviewed under the 2021 IEBC as locally amended, using the same Table 1-11-2B valuation-based fee schedule as every other Building Division permit type in this file.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- No dedicated 'Change of Use' or 'Change of Occupancy' checkbox exists on the joint Building Permit Application (Towns of Winter Park, Fraser and Granby) — applicants check 'Alteration' or 'Other' under Class of Work (Section 5) and describe the change of occupancy in the scope of work
- For structures existing prior to December 21, 1978, work involving a change of occupancy must conform to the requirements of IEBC Chapters 4 through 12 (the applicable prescriptive compliance method) OR to the performance-compliance provisions of IEBC Sections 1301.2.1 through 1301.2.5, per Town Code 6-1-9 amending IEBC Section 1301.2 (Applicability)
- The Section 1301.2.1-1301.2.5 performance-compliance pathway applies only where the occupancy will continue to be, or is proposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, M, R, or S; it does NOT apply to Group H (high hazard) or Group I (institutional) occupancies
- Same submittal package as any other Building Division alteration permit: digital construction documents/site plan in PDF to permits@wpgov.com, Contractor Insurance Affidavit, Notification of Sales Tax Liability Agreement
- Licensed Colorado design professional's stamped construction documents required if the change of occupancy involves structural work, non-conventional roof/wall framing, or site-specific ground snow load over 70 psf — the same Town-wide trigger applied to every other Building Division permit (Town Code 6-1-2, Section 107.3.4.1)
- Sales/Use Tax Audit Gate applies identically: no final inspection or certificate of occupancy without a completed sales/use tax audit, an arrangement with the sales tax administrator, or a Town Manager waiver (Town Code 6-1-2, Section 110.3.12)
- No zoning/land-use-level 'Change of Use' review category exists separately in the UDC's Article 5 Development Review Procedures — confirmed against the Town's own Land Use Review Application Form, which lists every UDC review category and contains none for change of use
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Towns of Winter Park, Fraser and Granby)Same joint application used for all Building Division permit types; 'Alteration' or 'Other' checked under Class of Work to describe the change of occupancy
- RequiredConstruction Drawings / Site PlanReflecting the existing and proposed use/occupancy
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based Table 1-11-2B as every other Building Division permit type) | $54.00 minimum, scaling per the same valuation tiers documented in this file's residential-building-permit entry | Town Code Title 1, Chapter 11, Table 1-11-2B. No separate 'change of use' fee line exists because there is no separate change-of-use permit product — it is billed as an alteration under the standard schedule. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Separate from and in addition to the permit fee, the same mechanism used Town-wide |
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