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Edgewater building permits
VerifiedEdgewater, Colorado — as published 2026-08-26.
Verified 2026-07-13 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family, duplex, and townhome construction in Edgewater. Reviewed under the 2021 IRC/IBC as locally adopted (Edgewater Municipal Code Chapter 18), plus the City's design criteria (40 psf ground snow load, 130 mph ultimate wind speed Exposure B, 36-inch frost depth, Seismic Design Category B). Building division services (plan review and inspections) are performed by SAFEbuilt under contract to the City.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plans must comply with the 2021 IRC/IBC as locally adopted, and meet the City's design criteria: 40 psf ground snow load, 130 mph ultimate wind speed (Exposure B, designer to assess), 36-inch minimum frost depth/footing depth, Seismic Design Category B, 25 psf wind load, 30 psf roof live load
- Uploaded plan set required: site plan (lot dimensions, existing structures), floor plan (space use, framing, dimensions), and section view (attachment to existing structure) where applicable
- New Residential Development Checklist must be satisfied (City document, updated September 2023)
- All contractors must hold a current City of Edgewater Contractor's License (Chapter 6, Article 4) in addition to any required Colorado state trade license; homeowners performing work on their own dwelling do not need a contractor's license
- Applications, plans, and permits are submitted/managed via the CommunityCore online portal
- Fire plan review by West Metro Fire Rescue District required in addition to City/SAFEbuilt building review
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the CommunityCore online portal
- RequiredNew Residential Development ChecklistUpdated September 2023, City of Edgewater Building & Planning Documents page
- RequiredSite Plan, Floor Plan, Section ViewLot dimensions and existing structures (site plan); space use, framing, dimensions (floor plan); attachment to existing structure (section view)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $0.00 to $500.00 | $35.00 | City of Edgewater Fee Surcharge Schedule, Code Ref. 18-1-40(a) |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500.01 to $1,000.00 | $55.00 | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(a) building permit fee table |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000.01 to $1,500.00 | $70.00 | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(a) building permit fee table |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,500.01 to $2,000.00 | $80.00 | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(a) building permit fee table |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,000.01 to $10,000.00 | $80.00 plus $16.00 for each $1,000.00 (or fraction) above $2,000.00 | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(a) building permit fee table |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $10,000.01 to $30,000.00 | $208.00 plus $14.00 for each $1,000.00 (or fraction) above $10,000.00 | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(a) building permit fee table |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $30,000.01 to $100,000.00 | $488.00 plus $12.00 for each $1,000.00 (or fraction) above $30,000.00 | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(a) building permit fee table |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 | $1,328.00 plus $9.00 for each $1,000.00 (or fraction) above $100,000.00 | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(a) building permit fee table |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,000.01 and over | $4,928.00 plus $8.00 for each $1,000.00 (or fraction) above $500,000.00 | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(a) building permit fee table |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee, due at time of application | Sec. 18-1-40(c); additional plan review fee at same rate if plans require re-review |
| Use Tax | Total valuation x 50% (assumed material share) x 4% | Collected at permit issuance per City FAQ page; exempts materials purchase from city sales tax |
| Reinspection Fee (building) | $75.00 | Sec. 18-1-40(c) fee schedule |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, garages, basement finishes, and remodeling of existing single-family, duplex, and townhome structures in Edgewater. Reviewed under the 2021 IRC as locally adopted. The City's FAQ page explicitly lists 'remodeling' and 'basement finishes' among the project types that require a permit.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Basement Finish Building Guide and/or Addition Building Guide (2021) submittal requirements apply depending on scope
- Single Family Residential Remodel guide applies to remodel-scope projects
- Uploaded plan set: site plan, floor plan, and section view where applicable
- All contractors must hold a current City of Edgewater Contractor's License; homeowners performing their own work on their own dwelling are exempt from the contractor-license requirement (but not from permitting)
- Use tax applies to project materials at time of permit issuance
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the CommunityCore online portal
- OptionalAddition Building Guide (2021)City of Edgewater Building & Planning Documents page
- OptionalBasement Finish Building GuideCity of Edgewater Building & Planning Documents page
- OptionalSingle Family Residential Remodel GuideCity of Edgewater Building & Planning Documents page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as new construction) | $35.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the City's Fee Surcharge Schedule | Code Ref. 18-1-40(a) |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(c) |
| Use Tax | Total valuation x 50% x 4% | City of Edgewater Building & Planning FAQs, use tax calculation |
| Repair of existing facility or equipment | $5.00 plus $2.00 for each $100.00 of repair cost or fraction thereof | Code Ref. 18-1-40(a); applies to repair-scope work rather than new valuation-based construction |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical modifications, installations, and repairs in Edgewater. Governed by the 2023 NEC (NFPA 70) as adopted by Edgewater Municipal Code Sec. 18-4-10 (Ord. 2024-06, 2024), with no local amendments. Edgewater runs its OWN electrical permitting/inspection program (via SAFEbuilt) under its own dedicated fee schedule (Sec. 18-1-40(f)) rather than deferring issuance to the Colorado State Electrical Board — though the City/SAFEbuilt does verify contractor DORA licensing status via its published Electrical/Plumbing Contemporaneous Review Guidelines.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2023 NEC (NFPA 70) as adopted by the City; the City's live Applicable Codes & Design Criteria webpage lists '2020 NEC' but the codified Municipal Code (Sec. 18-4-10, current through 2024 ordinance) is treated as authoritative here — see codesAdopted discrepancy note
- Contractors must hold a current Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) license, subject to contemporaneous verification by the City/SAFEbuilt per the Electrical/Plumbing Contemporaneous Review Guidelines, plus a City of Edgewater Contractor's License
- Homeowner permits available for work on an owner's own non-rental, non-resale dwelling per CRS 12-23-111(2); all work (owner or contractor performed) must comply with the currently adopted NEC/IRC/IPC and undergo rough + final inspection
- Fee calculated under either the Residential (square-footage-based) schedule or the All Other (installation-valuation-based) schedule — not both
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the CommunityCore online portal
- OptionalHomeowner Electrical and Plumbing Permit WaiverRequired only if the property owner (not a licensed contractor) is personally performing the work; certifies non-rental, non-resale status per CRS 12-23-111(2) / CRS 12-58-113(2)
- RequiredCity of Edgewater Contractor's LicenseRequired for all contractors performing electrical work; not required for a homeowner working on their own dwelling
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Electrical Fee — not more than 1,000 sq ft living area | $115.00 | City of Edgewater Fee Surcharge Schedule, Code Ref. 18-1-40(f) |
| Residential Electrical Fee — 1,001 to 1,500 sq ft | $172.50 | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(f), residential square-footage table |
| Residential Electrical Fee — 1,501 to 2,000 sq ft | $230.00 | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(f), residential square-footage table |
| Residential Electrical Fee — per 100 sq ft over 2,000 sq ft | $11.50 | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(f), residential square-footage table |
| All Other Electrical Fee — installation valuation not more than $2,000 | $115.00 | Applies to non-living-area work: garage, shop, photovoltaic, etc. |
| All Other Electrical Fee — per $1,000 of valuation above $2,000 | $11.50 plus the $115.00 base fee | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(f), all other uses valuation table |
| Mobile/modular home or trailer park inspections (per space) | $115.00 | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(f), Miscellaneous Electrical Permit Fees table |
| Construction meter or extra inspections | $57.50 | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(f), Miscellaneous Electrical Permit Fees table |
| Reinspection Fee (electrical) | $57.50 | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(f), Miscellaneous Electrical Permit Fees table |
| Additional fee for temporary heat release | $57.50 | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(f), Miscellaneous Electrical Permit Fees table |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing modifications, installations, and repairs in Edgewater. Governed by the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted and locally amended by Edgewater Municipal Code Sec. 18-6-10/18-6-30. Edgewater runs its own City/SAFEbuilt-administered plumbing permitting and inspection program under the general Building Permit Fee valuation schedule, rather than deferring to the Colorado State Plumbing Board for permit issuance.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2021 IPC as adopted, with local amendments re-pointing IPC administrative sections (permit fees, plan review fees, fee refunds, appeals) to the City's own Chapter 18 Article 1 provisions
- Contractors must hold a current Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA) license, subject to contemporaneous verification by the City/SAFEbuilt, plus a City of Edgewater Contractor's License (or Plumbing License, $78/year)
- Homeowner permits available for work on an owner's own non-rental, non-resale dwelling per CRS 12-58-113(2); requires a signed Homeowner Electrical and Plumbing Permit Waiver
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the CommunityCore online portal
- OptionalHomeowner Electrical and Plumbing Permit WaiverRequired only if the property owner is personally performing the work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee (billed under the same valuation-based schedule as Building) | $35.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the City's Fee Surcharge Schedule | Code Ref. 18-1-40(a); the fee schedule does not carry a separate plumbing-specific valuation table |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Permit Fee | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(c) |
| Use Tax | Total valuation x 50% x 4% | Building & Planning FAQs — “Use Tax = total valuation x 50 percent x 4 percent”; the City assumes 50% of project valuation is materials and collects the tax at permit issuance. |
| Plumbing License (contractor, annual) | $78.00 | Code Ref. 6-4-30 |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for furnace, boiler, and other heating/cooling/ventilation equipment installation or replacement in Edgewater, per the City's own FAQ page listing 'furnace installation or replacement' and 'boiler installation or replacement' among permit-required projects. Governed by the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as adopted (Chapter 18, Articles 5 and 8).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2021 IMC and 2021 IFGC as locally adopted
- Required for furnace, boiler, and water heater installation/replacement, gas logs and gas lines, fireplaces (wood, pellet, or gas), and electric-to-gas conversions per the City's FAQ page
- All contractors must hold a current City of Edgewater Contractor's License (Mechanical License, $78.00/year) plus applicable Colorado state trade licensure where required
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the CommunityCore online portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee (billed under the same valuation-based schedule as Building) | $35.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the City's Fee Surcharge Schedule | Code Ref. 18-1-40(a); no separate mechanical-specific valuation table published |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Permit Fee | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(c) |
| Use Tax | Total valuation x 50% x 4% | City of Edgewater Building & Planning FAQs, use tax calculation |
| Mechanical License (contractor, annual) | $78.00 | Code Ref. 6-4-30 |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial re-roofing work in Edgewater. Reviewed under the 2021 IRC (residential) with Edgewater-specific Residential Roofing Requirements (2021) and Commercial Roofing Requirements documents published by the City.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Roof replacement must remove existing roof-covering layers down to the roof deck unless an exemption is met (IRC R908.3)
- Asphalt shingles must be tested to ASTM D 7158 and meet Table R905.2.4.1 wind-speed classification requirements, fastened to solidly sheathed decks
- Drip edge required at eaves and rake edges; valley linings per manufacturer instructions and IRC R905.2.8.2
- Ice barrier underlayment is required per the City's Residential Roofing Requirements document
- A ladder must be on-site, tied off to the roof, for the inspection, per OSHA guidelines
- Commercial re-roofs follow the separate Commercial Roofing Requirements document
Required documents
- RequiredRoofing Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the CommunityCore online portal
- RequiredResidential Roofing Requirements (2021 IRC)City of Edgewater Building & Planning Documents page
- OptionalCommercial Roofing RequirementsCity of Edgewater Building & Planning Documents page; applies to commercial re-roof scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same schedule as new construction) | $35.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the City's Fee Surcharge Schedule | No separate flat re-roof fee published; billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule, Code Ref. 18-1-40(a) |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Permit Fee | City of Edgewater 2024 Fee Schedule, Building Permit Fees table, plan review fee, Code Ref. 18-1-40(c) |
| Use Tax | Total valuation x 50% x 4% | Building & Planning FAQs — “Use Tax = total valuation x 50 percent x 4 percent”; the City assumes 50% of project valuation is materials and collects the tax at permit issuance. |
Rooftop Solar / Photovoltaic Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar panel installation or replacement in Edgewater. SAFEbuilt (the City's contracted building-division provider) publishes a dedicated Photovoltaic System Submittal Requirements guide. Note: the guide itself (last revised 4/25/2022) cites the '2020 NEC, 2018 International Codes' as applicable, which predates the City's current 2021-cycle code adoption and 2023 NEC — treated as a stale reference in this record; the currently governing codes are those in Chapter 18 (2021 IRC/IBC family, 2023 NEC).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Online application describing work completely, with valuation based on total contract cost (materials + labor) to the customer
- Separate plan review required for each building/address requiring a separate permit
- Structural engineer's stamped letter required for panel weight/wind load addition, per the City's adopted design criteria: minimum 40 psf ground snow load, 130 mph Vult wind speed, Exposure C, Seismic Design Category B (per SAFEbuilt's PV guide; consistent with the City's general design criteria in Sec. 18-1-10 apart from the guide's use of Exposure C vs. the City's general Exposure B — confirm exposure category with SAFEbuilt for your specific site)
- Ground-mounted systems require a separate engineer-stamped letter for support/wind load
- Four-line electrical diagram required: module count/circuit layout, wire sizes/insulation, conduit sizes, junction boxes, inverter type, combiner panel, disconnect, meter, fuses/breakers, grounding
- Building/structural plans: roof layout with panel locations and dimensions, fire pathways/setbacks per IRC/IFC, connection details, site plan showing equipment and property-line distances
- Resubmittals must be uploaded directly to the permit in CommunityCore, not sent directly to the plan examiner
- Zoning compliance is the applicant's responsibility to verify directly with the jurisdiction
Required documents
- RequiredSolar Panel and Photovoltaic Guide / Photovoltaic System Submittal RequirementsSAFEbuilt document, last revised 4/25/2022, published on the City's Building & Planning Documents page
- RequiredStructural Engineer Stamped LetterRequired for roof-mounted and ground-mounted systems, addressing added dead load and wind load
- RequiredFour-Line Electrical DiagramModule/circuit layout, wire sizing, disconnects, inverter, combiner panel, grounding
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fee (All Other) — installation valuation not more than $2,000 | $115.00 | Fee Surcharge Schedule, Code Ref. 18-1-40(f), Section B (photovoltaic named as an example of this category) |
| Electrical Fee (All Other) — per $1,000 of valuation above $2,000 | $11.50 plus the $115.00 base fee | City of Edgewater Fee Surcharge Schedule, Electrical Inspection Fees, All Other Fees, Code Ref. 18-1-40(f) |
| Building Permit Fee (structural/roof-mount review, valuation-based) | $35.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the Fee Surcharge Schedule | Code Ref. 18-1-40(a); applies to the structural/building-permit side of a PV installation separate from the electrical fee |
| Solar energy device fee cap (Sec. 18-1-40(e)) — EXPIRED, not currently in effect | Previously capped at the lesser of actual City cost or $500 residential / $1,000 nonresidential for non-utility-scale systems (under 10kW residential / 25kW nonresidential) | Per Sec. 18-1-40(e)(4), this cap 'shall be of no further force or effect after July 1, 2025' — the cap has expired; standard valuation-based building and electrical fees apply unless a newer ordinance has reinstated or replaced it |
| Statewide aggregate fee cap on active solar energy system installs (CURRENTLY IN EFFECT, distinct from the City's own expired local cap above) | $500.00 maximum (residential) / $1,000.00 maximum (commercial), per Colorado C.R.S. 24-48.5-113 (enacted by HB21-1284) | The City's own local fee-cap ordinance (Sec. Show full citationHideThe City's own local fee-cap ordinance (Sec. 18-1-40(e)) expired July 1, 2025, but that is a SEPARATE, City-specific provision from Colorado's statewide statutory cap (C.R.S. 24-48.5-113, enacted by HB21-1284), which remains in effect statewide through its own repeal date of December 31, 2029 and is not tied to or affected by Edgewater's local sunset clause. The statute applies to 'the state or any agency, institution, authority, or political subdivision of the state' regardless of home-rule status. So while Edgewater's own $500/$1,000 local cap no longer applies, the state's identical-dollar-amount cap independently still does — the practical ceiling on combined City fees is unchanged in amount, just sourced from state rather than municipal law. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit (Billed as General Electrical Work)
VerifiedRequired for installation of a Level 2 (or higher) electric vehicle charger/EVSE in Edgewater. The City has no dedicated EV-charger fee line item, application form, or ordinance — Edgewater's own population (approx. 4,900 per recent Census-based estimates) is below the 10,000-population threshold that makes a municipality a 'covered municipality' under Colorado HB24-1173 (Electric Vehicle Charging System Permits Act, effective Aug. 7, 2024), so the City is not required to adopt the Colorado Energy Office's model EV-charger permitting code or a dedicated objective-standards ordinance. An EV charger circuit is billed under the City's own 'All Other Electrical Fee' (installation-valuation-based) schedule, the same non-living-area electrical fee table the City's own Fee Surcharge Schedule explicitly applies to 'garage, shop, photovoltaic, etc.' work, and reviewed under the 2023 NEC (NFPA 70) Article 625 as adopted by Edgewater Municipal Code Sec. 18-4-10.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical Permit Application submitted via the CommunityCore online portal
- Contractors must hold a current Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) license plus a City of Edgewater Contractor's License; homeowner permits available for work on an owner's own non-rental, non-resale dwelling per CRS 12-23-111(2)
- Fee calculated under the 'All Other Electrical Fee' (installation-valuation-based) schedule, since an EV charger is non-living-area equipment, not a square-footage-based residential fee item
- No dedicated EV-charger checklist, model-code adoption, or 3-business-day HB24-1173 notification commitment was found published by the City — Edgewater is below the 10,000-population 'covered municipality' threshold that triggers HB24-1173's requirements
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the CommunityCore online portal
- OptionalHomeowner Electrical and Plumbing Permit WaiverRequired only if the property owner (not a licensed contractor) is personally performing the work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All Other Electrical Fee — installation valuation not more than $2,000 | $115.00 | City of Edgewater Fee Surcharge Schedule, Code Ref. 18-1-40(f) — the City's own fee schedule explicitly applies this non-living-area tier to 'garage, shop, photovoltaic, etc.' work; an EV charger/EVSE circuit falls under the same tier since it is not new living area |
| All Other Electrical Fee — per $1,000 of valuation above $2,000 | $11.50 plus the $115.00 base fee | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(f), all other uses valuation table |
| Reinspection Fee (electrical) | $57.50 | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(f), Miscellaneous Electrical Permit Fees table |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of structures in Edgewater. Governed by Edgewater Municipal Code Chapter 18, with a specific expiration rule distinct from other permit types: work must commence within 30 days of issuance and remain continuous, or the permit expires after a 10-day suspension.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Work authorized by a demolition permit must commence within 30 days of issuance and be continuous per normal trade-standard progress rates
- If work is suspended or abandoned for 10+ days after commencing, the permit expires (Sec. 18-1-50(c))
- Wrecking may only be performed by a licensed wrecking contractor, except a licensed Class A or Class B general contractor may wreck minor buildings or portions thereof as part of an alteration/remodeling program
- All contractors must hold a current City of Edgewater Contractor's License
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the CommunityCore online portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wrecking Fee | $10.00 plus $0.03 per square foot of floor area (includes basement, first floor, and all other floors) | Fee Surcharge Schedule, Code Ref. 18-1-40(a) |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Permit Fee, where plans/data are required to be submitted | City of Edgewater 2024 Fee Schedule, Building Permit Fees table, plan review fee, Code Ref. 18-1-40(c) |
Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit
VerifiedRequired for commercial buildout/tenant improvement work in Edgewater. Reviewed under the 2021 IBC as locally adopted, using the City's Commercial Submittal Checklist (updated September 2023). Commercial projects involving food preparation or child care require additional Jefferson County Health Department review.
Verified 2026-07-13 · Source
Requirements
- Commercial Submittal Checklist (updated September 2023) governs required documentation
- Fire plan review by West Metro Fire Rescue District required
- Jefferson County Health Department review required for commercial projects including food preparation or child care
- All contractors must hold a current City of Edgewater Contractor's License (Class A required for work requiring architect/structural engineer supervision, or for public buildings/places of public assembly)
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Submittal ChecklistUpdated September 2023, City of Edgewater Building & Planning Documents page
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the CommunityCore online portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same schedule as residential) | $35.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the Fee Surcharge Schedule, up to $4,928.00 plus $8.00/$1,000 above $500,000 | Code Ref. 18-1-40(a); the fee table is shared across residential and commercial building permits |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Permit Fee | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(c) — a plan review fee of sixty-five percent (65%) of the permit fee, due when the permit is applied for. |
| Use Tax | Total valuation x 50% x 4% | Building & Planning FAQs — “Use Tax = total valuation x 50 percent x 4 percent”; the City assumes 50% of project valuation is materials and collects the tax at permit issuance. |
| Class A Contractor License (required for architect/structural-engineer-supervised or public-assembly work) | $153.00/year or $78.00 one-project-only | Code Ref. 6-4-30 |
Deck / Covered Patio / Carport Permit
VerifiedRequired for uncovered decks, enclosed or covered patios, and carports in Edgewater. The City publishes distinct building guides for Uncovered Decks (2021), Enclosing a Patio, and Patio/Cover/Carport scopes.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Uncovered Decks Building Guide (2021) applies to open deck construction
- Enclosing a Patio Building Guide applies to patio enclosure scope
- Patio, Cover, Carport guide applies to covered patio and carport structures
- Structural design must meet the City's design criteria: 40 psf ground snow load, 130 mph ultimate wind speed, 36-inch frost depth for footings, Seismic Design Category B
- All contractors must hold a current City of Edgewater Contractor's License; Class C License covers fence/shed-type accessory structures
Required documents
- OptionalUncovered Decks Building Guide (2021)City of Edgewater Building & Planning Documents page
- OptionalEnclosing a Patio Building GuideCity of Edgewater Building & Planning Documents page
- OptionalPatio, Cover, Carport GuideCity of Edgewater Building & Planning Documents page
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the CommunityCore online portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same schedule as new construction) | $35.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the Fee Surcharge Schedule | Code Ref. 18-1-40(a) |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Permit Fee | Edgewater Municipal Code, Sec. 18-1-40(c) — a plan review fee of sixty-five percent (65%) of the permit fee, due when the permit is applied for. |
| Use Tax | Total valuation x 50% x 4% | Building & Planning FAQs — “Use Tax = total valuation x 50 percent x 4 percent”; the City assumes 50% of project valuation is materials and collects the tax at permit issuance. |
Sign Permit (Permanent and Temporary)
VerifiedRequired to erect, move, alter, reconstruct or repair any permanent or temporary sign in Edgewater, except signs specifically exempted under Edgewater Municipal Code Sec. 16-19-50(a). Governed by Chapter 16 (Zoning Code), Article 19 (Sign Code). The sign permit itself is reviewed and issued by the City Manager's office (not SAFEbuilt), but a separate City building and/or electrical permit is still required, through the normal CommunityCore/SAFEbuilt process, for the physical construction or electrical work of erecting the sign.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- A sign permit is required before commencement of work on any permanent or temporary sign; the City will not accept or act on a sign permit application unless the applicant first provides written evidence of a current City of Edgewater business license, per Sec. 16-19-20(a)
- Application must include: street address of the proposed sign, names/addresses of owner/sign contractor/erector, a legible site plan showing sign location, scaled drawings (minimum 1 inch = 10 feet) with dimensions/specifications/colors/materials/illumination/mounting method, a description of any lighting, and — for freestanding or projecting signs — a structural engineer's certification may be required by City staff (Sec. 16-19-20(b))
- Proof of public liability insurance is required for projecting wall signs; a written lease or property-owner permission is required if the sign will be located off the sign permit holder's own premises
- Upon sign permit approval, the applicant may then apply for any building or electrical permits required for the sign; no sign shall be erected or displayed prior to sign permit approval (Sec. 16-19-20(c))
- Commercial signs on Sheridan Boulevard or on West 20th Avenue between Sheridan Boulevard and Ingalls Street are limited to specific sign types with dimensional caps set out in Sec. 16-19-80, including awning signs (max 50 sq ft), digital electronic message signs (monument-type only, max 80 sq ft total, allowed only along Sheridan Boulevard), address signs (no permit required, max 2 per use), monument signs (up to 300 sq ft with sufficient setback), portable signs (prohibited on Sheridan Boulevard), projecting signs, wall signs (area scaled to business frontage), window signs (max 35% of window/door area), and temporary banner signs
- Temporary sign permits are valid for 45 days from approval (except temporary portable sign permits, which may run any length of time); a maximum of 2 temporary sign permits may be issued per calendar year per business location, and total temporary sign area may not exceed 18 square feet (Sec. 16-19-30(d))
- A projecting sign that encroaches into the public right-of-way must obtain a Revocable Permit prior to installation, in addition to the sign permit
- Final approval of an erected sign is contingent on a City inspection within 14 days after erection; the applicant is responsible for requesting that final sign inspection (Sec. 16-19-20(d))
- Digital electronic message signs are prohibited in all zone districts except the C-1 District along Sheridan Boulevard; flashing, moving, blinking, chasing or other animation effects are prohibited on all signs except time/temperature signs and conforming digital message boards; roof signs are prohibited citywide
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the CommunityCore online portal per the City's Banners and Signs Guide
- RequiredCity of Edgewater Business LicenseWritten evidence of a current business license in full force and effect is required before the City will accept or act on a sign permit application, per Sec. 16-19-20(a)
- RequiredSite Plan and Scaled DrawingsSite plan showing sign location; scaled drawings (min. 1 inch = 10 feet) with dimensions, materials, illumination, and mounting method
- OptionalStructural Engineer CertificationMay be required by City staff for freestanding or projecting signs
- OptionalProof of Public Liability InsuranceRequired for projecting wall signs
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit — Permanent | Based upon the value of the sign, per the City's valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule ($35.00 minimum) | City of Edgewater Fee Surcharge Schedule, Development Fees, Code Ref. 18-1-40 |
| Sign Permit — Temporary | $50.00 | Fee Surcharge Schedule, Code Ref. 16-19-20; no fee for a temporary sign used in conjunction with a permitted special event |
| Revocable Permit (Awning, Canopy, or Projecting Sign encroaching public ROW) | $50.00 application fee, $25.00 renewal fee, per awning/canopy/projecting sign | Fee Surcharge Schedule, Code Ref. 11-2-70 |
| Building and/or Electrical Permit Fee (if the sign requires structural or electrical work) | $35.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the Fee Surcharge Schedule | Code Ref. 18-1-40(a)/(f); billed under the residential-building-permit and electrical-permit fee schedules, in addition to the sign permit fee itself |
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of any new fire sprinkler system (NFPA 13/13D/13R), fire alarm system, fire pump, standpipe, underground fire line, or commercial-kitchen hood/duct suppression system within Edgewater, and for modifications to any existing such system. Unlike the City's own building, electrical, and plumbing permits (all run by SAFEbuilt under contract to the City), fire protection system plan review, permitting, and inspection in Edgewater is performed entirely by West Metro Fire Protection District (WMFPD) Life Safety Division, Construction and Building Services — an independent special district, not a City of Edgewater department. WMFPD's own Adopted Fire Codes page confirms the City of Edgewater specifically has adopted the 2021 IFC with Appendices B, C, D, F, H, I, K, L, M (consistent with the codesAdopted entry), a distinct adoption from other WMFPD member jurisdictions such as Wheat Ridge (2024 IFC). Once WMFPD approves and inspects the system, its inspector signs a permit card that the applicant must provide to the City of Edgewater Building Department (SAFEbuilt) as proof of fire department approval — this WMFPD permit is required in addition to, not instead of, any City of Edgewater building permit for the same construction project.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) with Appendices B, C, D, F, H, I, K, L, M, as adopted specifically for the City of Edgewater by West Metro Fire Protection District, plus referenced NFPA standards (NFPA 13/13D/13R for sprinklers, NFPA 72 for fire alarms)
- Plans must be drawn to scale on a minimum sheet size of 18 inches by 24 inches, with equipment data sheets included; fire suppression and detection system plans require at minimum a NICET III certification or a Professional Engineer's stamp from an engineer trained in the design of that particular system
- All system components must be fully tested and ready before requesting Acceptance Testing; all permits and approved plans must be on-site for the inspector's review at the time of inspection
- Applies to new automatic fire sprinkler systems (NFPA 13 non-combustible, 13R, 13D), new fire alarm systems, fire pumps, standpipes, underground fire lines, and modifications (adding/relocating/removing heads, devices, or components) to any existing such system, as well as commercial-kitchen hood and duct suppression and spray booth/spray room suppression systems
- This WMFPD fire protection system permit is required in addition to, not instead of, any City of Edgewater building permit for the same construction project — per WMFPD's 'West Metro Fire Rescue Permit & Inspection Process - Edgewater' guidance document, which also names 'a new fire protection system or ANY modifications to an existing system' and 'change in occupancy type or use' among the project scenarios that trigger this separate fire-district permit and inspection track
- Once plans are reviewed and approved: pay the fees, receive the permit and approved plans (to be posted on site), and request the required inspections to close out the permit; the WMFPD inspector signs off on a permit card that the applicant provides to the Edgewater Building Department to demonstrate Fire Dept approval
- A system that fails Acceptance Testing is subject to a Re-Inspection Fee
- Payment accepted by check (payable to the applicable authority) or credit card
Required documents
- RequiredWMFPD Plan Review and Permit ApplicationSubmitted via West Metro Fire Protection District's online plan-review/contractor portal, separately from the City of Edgewater building permit application
- RequiredFire Protection System Shop Drawings and Equipment Data SheetsDrawn to scale, minimum 18 inch by 24 inch sheet size; NICET III or PE-stamped for suppression/detection system design
- RequiredCity of Edgewater Building Permit ApplicationConcurrent submittal to SAFEbuilt/Community Development for the underlying construction project, referencing the fire protection system scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Sprinkler System, NFPA 13 Non-Combustible, up to 5,000 SF | $1,446.00 base, plus $1.44 for each additional 100 SF | West Metro Fire Protection District Life Safety Service Fee Schedule, effective/updated February 1, 2025 |
| Automatic Sprinkler System, NFPA 13R, up to 1,500 SF | $1,285.00 base, plus $4.27 for each additional 100 SF | West Metro Fire Protection District Life Safety Service Fee Schedule, New Construction Fees table |
| Automatic Sprinkler System, NFPA 13D, up to 600 SF | $360.00 flat (no additional charge up to 3,000 SF; scales above that threshold) | West Metro Fire Protection District Life Safety Service Fee Schedule, New Construction Fees table |
| Fire Alarm System, up to 2,000 SF | $1,170.00 base, plus $2.90 for each additional 100 SF | West Metro Fire Protection District Life Safety Service Fee Schedule, New Construction Fees table |
| NFPA 13 System Modification (50 or fewer sprinkler heads) | $304.20 total ($109.80 plan check + $194.40 inspection) | West Metro Fire Protection District Life Safety Service Fee Schedule, Fire Protection Systems table |
| NFPA 13R System Modification | $496.80 total ($181.80 plan check + $315.00 inspection) | West Metro Fire Protection District Life Safety Service Fee Schedule, Fire Protection Systems table |
| Fire Alarm System Modification (base fee) | $307.80 total ($142.20 plan check + $165.60 inspection); plus $3.60 per additional device | West Metro Fire Protection District Life Safety Service Fee Schedule, Fire Protection Systems table |
| Fire Pump | $667.80 total ($181.80 plan check + $486.00 inspection) | West Metro Fire Protection District Life Safety Service Fee Schedule, Fire Protection Systems table |
| Standpipe | $594.00 total ($181.80 plan check + $412.20 inspection) | West Metro Fire Protection District Life Safety Service Fee Schedule, Fire Protection Systems table |
| Hood and Duct Fire Protection (per hood) | $383.40 total ($145.80 plan check + $237.60 inspection) | West Metro Fire Protection District Life Safety Service Fee Schedule, Fire Protection Systems table |
| Underground Fire Line (UFL) | $595.80 total ($255.60 plan check + $340.20 inspection) | West Metro Fire Protection District Life Safety Service Fee Schedule, Fire Protection Systems table |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $360.00 | Updated in WMFPD's February 2025 fee schedule; supersedes the $300.00 figure still shown on WMFPD's older Fire Alarms and Sprinkler Permitting and Testing page |
| Work Without a Permit or Approval | 2x the original permit fee | West Metro Fire Protection District Life Safety Service Fee Schedule, Miscellaneous fee table |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Permit
VerifiedRequired whenever a commercial space in Edgewater changes occupancy, changes use, or expands its use/occupancy into more space in the same building — regardless of whether any construction or remodeling accompanies the change. Edgewater does not publish a standalone 'change of use permit' application or fee; per the City's own Commercial New Business Tenant Information guidance, this requirement is enforced through the ordinary building permit process (technically governed by the 2021 International Existing Building Code, Sec. 18-9-10, as locally adopted) plus the City's general Business License requirement (Municipal Code Chapter 6, Article 1). Where the new occupancy classification affects fire/life-safety systems, West Metro Fire Protection District's own guidance separately names 'change in occupancy type or use' as one of its planned-construction-project scenarios requiring WMFPD permit and inspection in addition to the City's building permit.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- Per the City's own Commercial New Business Tenant Information document: 'Any commercial changes of occupancy, changes of use, expansions of use, or expansions of occupancy into more space in the same building, regardless of whether there will be any construction or remodeling to prepare the space for the new tenant, require a building permit and inspection prior to operating the business in the space' — this applies even to a same-size space, or a business simply moving to a different space in the same building
- A plan showing the existing floor plan and proposed new layout must be submitted, reasonably to scale, including a graphic showing the space's location within the building relative to other spaces and the parking lot; if the building itself is being expanded, a survey is also required
- A completed building permit application must be submitted through the Building Department (SAFEbuilt, via CommunityCore)
- A City of Edgewater business license is required to operate the business in the new space, managed through the City Clerk's office; the application requires prior evidence of an active building permit/inspection sign-off consistent with the space's approved use
- Where the change of use triggers construction, remodeling, or tenant-improvement work, the commercial-tenant-improvement entry applies (Commercial Submittal Checklist, stamped architectural/structural/electrical/mechanical plans, 2021 Energy Code compliance documentation)
- West Metro Fire Protection District's own 'West Metro Fire Rescue Permit & Inspection Process - Edgewater' guidance names 'change in occupancy type or use' as one of the scenarios requiring a separate WMFPD fire-district permit and inspection, in addition to the City's building permit, when the new occupancy affects fire/life-safety requirements
- For restaurants and commercial kitchens specifically: a grease interceptor is required per the adopted Plumbing Code where grease output is damaging to the sewer system; restaurants over 5,000 square feet must have an approved fire sprinkler system; Type I hoods are required over grease/smoke-producing equipment; Jefferson County Health Department approval (letter, email, or fax) is required as a condition of the Certificate of Occupancy and must be on the jobsite before final inspection
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the CommunityCore online portal; required for any change of occupancy/use regardless of construction scope
- RequiredExisting and Proposed Floor PlanReasonably to scale, showing the space's location within the building relative to other spaces and the parking lot
- RequiredCity of Edgewater Business License ApplicationManaged through the City Clerk's office; required to operate the business in the space
- OptionalHealth Department ApprovalRequired as a condition of the Certificate of Occupancy for food-preparation or child-care uses; letter/email/fax from Jefferson County Health Department must be on the jobsite before final inspection
- OptionalSurveyRequired only if the building itself is being physically expanded
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same schedule as new construction) | $35.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the Fee Surcharge Schedule | Code Ref. 18-1-40(a); applies even where the change of occupancy involves zero construction valuation, at the Building Official's discretion |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Permit Fee | City of Edgewater 2025 Fee Surcharge Schedule, Building Permit Fees table, plan review fee, Code Ref. 18-1-40(c) |
| General Business License — All Other Businesses | $53.00 | City of Edgewater Fee Surcharge Schedule, General Business Licensing, Code Ref. Show full citationHideCity of Edgewater Fee Surcharge Schedule, General Business Licensing, Code Ref. 6-1-60; several specific business categories carry different fees (e.g. Grocery or Hardware Store $203.00, Laundromat $153.00, Tanning Salon $103.00, Secondhand Dealer $53.00); Non-Profit Entities are exempt |
| Business Licensing Background Check (per person) | $10.00 | Code Ref. 2-6-80 |
| Use Tax | Total valuation x 50% x 4% | Applies only where construction/tenant-improvement work with a materials valuation accompanies the change of use |
Sources & verification
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