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Woodland Park building permits
VerifiedWoodland Park, Colorado — as published 2026-07-19.
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Codes adopted
2023 Pikes Peak Regional Building Code (PPRBC) — per PPRBD's Residential Plan Review guide, which lists the City of Woodland Park among the jurisdictions served by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Code.2021 International Residential Code (IRC)2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code (CMERSRC)2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), or the most recent edition adopted by the State of Colorado, per PPRBD's Residential Plan Review guideInternational Fire Code (IFC) and local amendments — enforced by the local Fire Authority (a distinct authority from PPRBD), per PPRBD's Residential Plan Review guideCity of Woodland Park Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), which separately governs Zoning Development Permit review (setbacks, fencing, signs, etc.) and is administered by the City's own Planning and Building Department rather than PPRBD.
Permit types & fees
Zoning Development Permit — Single Family Residence, Townhome, or Condominium
VerifiedRequired City-level zoning/setback review for new single-family residence, townhome, or condominium construction in Woodland Park. This is the City's own permit (issued by the Planning and Building Department) and is a separate, required step alongside the structural Building Permit issued by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (see the related PPRBD Building Permit entry in this file) — the two are not the same permit and are not issued by the same authority.
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Requirements
- New single-family residence, townhome, or condominium construction within Woodland Park city limits
- A site plan meeting the City's Single Family Residence Site Plan Checklist: engineer's scale drawing, all property-line setbacks and monuments, adjacent zoning, existing/proposed utilities with size/type/material, driveway and vehicle-tracking-pad details, Top of Foundation and Finished Grade elevations, drainage flowline elevations, topography direction arrows, and erosion-control Best Management Practices
- If the structure is located within 5 feet of a required setback, the contractor must provide a Colorado Licensed Professional Land Surveyor letter certifying the poured foundation matches the site plan location, submitted to the City Inspector after the foundation is poured and PRIOR to framing — a Stop Work Order is issued if this condition is not met
- HOA/covenant approval must be submitted with the application if the property is subject to covenants — this is the landowner's responsibility
- A separate PPRBD Building Permit (structural, plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating) is required for the same project; the ZDP does not substitute for it
- Property owner's signature required on the application prior to submittal, or the permit will not be processed
Required documents
- RequiredSingle Family Residence, Townhome or Condominium ZDP ApplicationCity of Woodland Park form, effective 3/1/2026-12/31/2026 (revised 4/1/2026); includes the Tiered Fee Calculation Form (water fixture unit counts, impervious surface square footage, and number of bedrooms).
- Required24" x 36" Plan SetSite Plan, Floor Plan(s) showing all plumbing fixtures and bedrooms labeled, and Architectural Elevations — 1 copy.
- Required11" x 17" Plan SetReduced copy of the same plan set — 1 copy.
- OptionalLandscape PlanRequired only if spray irrigation is proposed (irrigated area may not exceed 2,500 sq. ft.).
- OptionalGrading Permit and PlanRequired if total disturbed area (including driveway, foundation, utility trenches, and stockpile areas on or off site) exceeds 7,500 sq. ft.
- OptionalCopy of Covenants and HOA ContactRequired only if the property is subject to covenants; submission is the landowner's responsibility.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning Development Permit — Single Family Residence | $184.00 | 2026 Zoning Application & Development Fees, effective 1/1/2026-2/28/2027 (revised 1/1/2026); also stated on the SFR ZDP Application cover page as 'ZDP Fee $184.00' plus 'Additional Fees-Sewer & Water Tap Fees, Regional Park Fee, Storm Water Capital Fee, Transportation Capital (if applicable) and Use Tax.' |
| Regional Park Fee — Tier 1 (1-2 bedrooms) | $408.00 per unit | City of Woodland Park Development Fees schedule, Regional Park Fees table, effective 1/1/2026-12/31/2026. |
| Regional Park Fee — Tier 2 (3 bedrooms) | $653.00 per unit | City of Woodland Park Development Fees schedule, effective 1/1/2026-12/31/2026. |
| Regional Park Fee — Tier 3 (4+ bedrooms) | $899.00 per unit | City of Woodland Park Development Fees schedule, effective 1/1/2026-12/31/2026. |
| Storm Water Capital Improvement Fee — Tier 1 (less than 2,700 sq ft impervious surface) | $1,109.00 | City of Woodland Park Development Fees schedule, effective 3/1/2026-2/29/2027, per Ordinance 633 (1994), 645 (1995), 674 (1996), and 1160 (2012); adjusted annually each March 1 based on the Denver/Boulder/Greeley CPI-U. A monthly drainage fee of $2.00/month applies after the Certificate of Occupancy is issued. |
| Storm Water Capital Improvement Fee — Tier 2 (2,700-3,800 sq ft impervious surface) | $1,533.00 | City of Woodland Park Development Fees schedule, effective 3/1/2026-2/29/2027. |
| Storm Water Capital Improvement Fee — Tier 3 (3,800 sq ft or greater impervious surface) | $2,402.00 | City of Woodland Park Development Fees schedule, effective 3/1/2026-2/29/2027. |
| Transportation Capital Fee — Tier 1, small home (1-2 bedrooms) | $706.00 each | City of Woodland Park Development Fees schedule, effective 3/1/2026-2/29/2027, per Ordinance 815 (1999) and Ordinance 1160 (2012); adjusted annually each March 1 based on the Denver/Boulder/Greeley CPI-U. |
| Transportation Capital Fee — Tier 2, medium home (3 bedrooms) | $1,128.00 each | City of Woodland Park Development Fees schedule, effective 3/1/2026-2/29/2027. |
| Transportation Capital Fee — Tier 3, large home (4+ bedrooms) | $1,549.00 each | City of Woodland Park Development Fees schedule, effective 3/1/2026-2/29/2027. |
| Use Tax on construction materials | Calculated with the Building Permit (percentage not stated on the Development Fees schedule itself) | City of Woodland Park Development Fees schedule, Miscellaneous Fees table; refund requests for eligible Use Tax must be submitted within 3 years of the collection date, per the SFR ZDP Application Certification section. |
| Water and Wastewater Tap Fees | See Utilities Department (separate 2025 Water and Sewer Tap Fees schedule, residential and commercial worksheets) | City of Woodland Park Development Fees schedule, Miscellaneous Fees table. |
Building Permit (Pikes Peak Regional Building Department)
VerifiedThe structural Building Permit for new construction, alterations, additions, conversions, and repairs to residential or commercial buildings within Woodland Park. This permit is issued and administered entirely by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) — a separate regional authority based in Colorado Springs — NOT by the City of Woodland Park, under Section RBC108.2 of the 2023 Pikes Peak Regional Building Code, per the fee schedule adopted for PPRBD's use within Woodland Park. For new construction of one- and two-family dwellings, the fee bundles plumbing, electrical, gas, heating, and building permits together; for commercial buildings, the fee covers the building permit only, with trade permits billed separately (Table B).
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Applies to new construction, alterations, additions, conversions, and repairs to any commercial or residential building or structure within Woodland Park
- Plans must comply with the PPRBD-adopted code suite: 2023 Pikes Peak Regional Building Code, 2021 IRC, 2021 IEBC, 2021 IECC, Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code, 2021 ISPSC, and 2023 NEC (or the state's most recently adopted edition)
- Commercial plans must include a stamped 'Code Study Form' (stamped by the design professional of record) or will not be accepted for review
- Unconventional construction (steel beams, ICF/masonry walls, earth-sheltered/bermed, steel stud or post-and-beam, pre-engineered metal, SIP, log/pole barns, adobe/masonry brick, straw/tire bale, or anything exceeding IRC conventional limits) must be sealed and signed by a Colorado-licensed design professional
- A Woodland Park ZDP for the same project scope must be approved by the City's zoning department before or alongside the PPRBD building permit for site-specific plans
- Homeowners may self-obtain a permit only for work on a primary residence they own and occupy; work on rental property or a home the applicant does not reside in requires a licensed contractor whose license is in good standing (verifiable via PPRBD's contractor directory)
- The plan review fee paid at submittal covers two reviews (initial review plus first resubmittal); additional review cycles incur further plan-review fees
Required documents
- RequiredPPRBD Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted electronically via a PPRBD web account, or on paper at PPRBD's office (2880 International Circle, Colorado Springs); may also be submitted through Woodland Park City Hall for routing to PPRBD.
- OptionalCode Study FormRequired for all commercial plans, stamped by the design professional of record; plans without it are not accepted for review.
- RequiredConstruction Plan Set (24"x36" and 11"x17")Site Plan, Floor Plan(s), and Architectural Elevations, drawn to no smaller than 1/8 inch = 1 foot scale (1/4 inch = 1 foot preferred) with builder, design-professional, and site-address labeling on each sheet.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Valuation $1 to $500 | $50.00 | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table A), February 2025 ICC Valuation Data effective 6/30/2025. |
| Valuation $501 to $2,000 | $50.00 for the first $500 plus $2.00 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table A). |
| Valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $80.00 for the first $2,000 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table A). |
| Valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $264.00 for the first $25,000 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table A). |
| Valuation $50,001 to $100,000 | $464.00 for the first $50,000 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table A). |
| Valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $714.00 for the first $100,000 plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table A). |
| Valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $2,314.00 for the first $500,000 plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table A). |
| Valuation $1,000,000 and more | $4,064.00 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table A). |
| Asphalt Shingle Reroof (existing 1-2 family dwelling/townhome) | $135.00 | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table A.1). |
| Stucco (existing 1-2 family dwelling/townhome) | $135.00 | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table A.1). |
| Wood/Composite Siding (existing 1-2 family dwelling/townhome) | $115.00 | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table A.1). |
| Basement Finish (existing 1-2 family dwelling/townhome) | $300.00 | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table A.1). |
| Trade Permit Attachment Fee — commercial building permit (per trade: plumbing, electrical, gas, heating) | $100.00 for each trade | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table B). |
| Trade Permit Attachment Fee — detached accessory structure or 1-2 family dwelling alteration (per trade) | $50.00 for each trade | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table B.1). |
| Plan Examination Fee | 28% of the Building Permit Fee | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table D.G); a $50.00 handling fee applies for each use of a 'Master Plan' for single-family dwellings. |
| Mobile Home Permit | $240.00, plus the cost of the State of Colorado Division of Housing insignia | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table D.D). |
| Investigation Fee — work commenced without a permit | Equal to two times the permit fee that would otherwise apply, in addition to the permit fee itself | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table D.P). |
| Re-inspection Fee | $50.00 for 1st incident; $100.00 for 2nd incident; $200.00 for 3rd incident (plus a 2-work-day inspection delay) | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table D.Q). |
Multi-Use Zoning Development Permit (Additions, Garages, Decks, Sheds, Accessory Structures, Alterations)
VerifiedThe City's general-purpose ZDP covering the most common residential and commercial zoning-review scopes: additions, alterations/remodels, attached or detached garages, decks, and sheds, plus commercial change-in-use, commercial development, accessory structures, parking lots, and public infrastructure. A separate PPRBD Plan Check and/or Building Permit applies where the scope requires structural review (e.g., sheds over 200 sq ft, all garages, all additions).
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Requirements
- Project falls into one of the Multi-Use categories: Addition, Alteration/remodel, Garage (attached or detached), Deck, Shed, Accessory Structure, Change in Use, Commercial Development, Parking Lot, or Public Infrastructure
- Site plan showing location/dimensions/height of all existing and proposed structures with property-line setbacks, property lines and monuments, on-site/adjacent streets and easements, parking and driveway areas, existing/proposed utilities, storm water management measures, floodplain/hazard areas if applicable, and erosion control method
- HOA/covenant approval submitted if the property is subject to covenants (landowner's responsibility)
- Sheds exceeding 200 sq ft require an additional PPRBD Plan Review and Building Permit beyond the ZDP itself
- Property owner's signature required prior to submittal
Required documents
- RequiredMulti Use Application — 2026 Zoning Development Permit (ZDP)City of Woodland Park form, revised 1/1/2026; covers Commercial, Residential (Addition/Alteration/Garage/Deck/Shed), and Other (Zoning Verification Letter) categories on a single form.
- RequiredSite PlanPer the application's Site Plan Requirements (section 7); an Improvement Location Certificate (ILC) with proposed improvements drawn on it satisfies this requirement if it already shows the required information.
- OptionalCopy of Covenants and HOA ContactRequired only if the property is subject to covenants.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Addition | $184.00 | Multi Use ZDP Application / 2026 Zoning Application & Development Fees, revised 1/1/2026. |
| Alteration/remodel | $68.00 | Multi Use ZDP Application / 2026 Zoning Application & Development Fees, revised 1/1/2026. |
| Garage — Attached | $184.00 | Multi Use ZDP Application / 2026 Zoning Application & Development Fees, revised 1/1/2026. |
| Garage — Detached | $184.00 | Multi Use ZDP Application / 2026 Zoning Application & Development Fees, revised 1/1/2026. |
| Deck | $68.00 | Multi Use ZDP Application / 2026 Zoning Application & Development Fees, revised 1/1/2026. |
| Shed | $68.00 | Multi Use ZDP Application / 2026 Zoning Application & Development Fees, revised 1/1/2026; sheds over 200 sq ft also require a separate PPRBD Plan Review and Building Permit. |
| Commercial (New Development, Remodel, Interior Finish) | $184.00 | 2026 Zoning Application & Development Fees, revised 1/1/2026. |
| Remodel/Interior Finish (Residential) | $68.00 | 2026 Zoning Application & Development Fees, revised 1/1/2026. |
| Grading Permits and Infrastructure | $184.00 | 2026 Zoning Application & Development Fees, revised 1/1/2026. |
| Home Occupation | $68.00 | 2026 Zoning Application & Development Fees, revised 1/1/2026. |
| Zoning Verification Letter | $184.00 | 2026 Zoning Application & Development Fees, revised 1/1/2026. |
Fence, Dumpster Enclosure & Retaining Wall Zoning Development Permit
VerifiedRequired City ZDP for installing a fence, dumpster enclosure, or retaining wall in Woodland Park, governed by Municipal Code Chapter 18.42 (Fencing and Shrubbery). Retaining walls over 4 feet in height additionally require a PPRBD building permit with stamped engineered drawings.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Fence height limits per Municipal Code 18.42.030: solid fences in the front yard max 36 inches if within the front setback, max 72 inches otherwise; open fences in the front yard max 72 inches; side/rear yard fences (solid or open) max 72 inches, except barbed wire in commercial/industrial zones (max overall height 96 inches)
- No fencing permitted within utility, drainage, or other public-use easements without written permission of the City Manager or designee (18.42.110)
- Retaining walls exceeding 4 feet in height (measured base of lower course to top of wall) require stamped engineered drawings at submittal AND a separate PPRBD building permit
- No retaining wall may be constructed within or across a utility, drainage, or other easement without written approval of the City Engineer
- Site plan showing property boundary lines, adjacent street names, all easements, building footprint, and the proposed fence/enclosure/wall location
Required documents
- RequiredFence, Dumpster Enclosure & Retaining Wall ZDP ApplicationCity of Woodland Park form, revised 1/1/2026.
- RequiredSite PlanDetailed drawing per application section 7; an Improvement Location Certificate (ILC) may substitute if it already shows the required boundary/easement/footprint information.
- OptionalStamped Engineered DrawingsRequired only for retaining walls exceeding 4 feet in height; also triggers the separate PPRBD building permit requirement.
- OptionalInstallation and Maintenance Agreement for Fences/Walls on Property LinesOptional example agreement provided by the City for neighbor-shared property-line fences/walls; recommended to be recorded with the Teller County Clerk and Recorder (101 W. Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek) to avoid future disputes, but is not itself a submittal requirement of the ZDP application.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fence, Dumpster Enclosure & Retaining Wall ZDP | $68.00 + Use Tax | Fence, Dumpster Enclosure & Retaining Wall ZDP Application cover page, revised 1/1/2026; consistent with the 'Decks/Fences' line ($68.00) on the 2026 Zoning Application & Development Fees schedule. |
Sign Zoning Development Permit (Permanent, Portable/Temporary, and Banner)
VerifiedRequired City ZDP for most signs in Woodland Park, per the City's revised 2010 sign code. Signs exceeding 4 feet or illuminated signs may require an additional permit through PPRBD.
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Requirements
- Sign permits are required for most signs in Woodland Park (revised sign code adopted 2010)
- An approved ZDP must be submitted before installation for signs requiring one
- Signs over 4 feet or illuminated signs may require additional permits through PPRBD
- Separate application forms exist for Permanent Signs versus Temporary and Portable Signs
Required documents
- OptionalSign Application for Permanent Signs ZDPCity of Woodland Park form, 2026, revised 1/1/2026.
- OptionalSign Application for Temporary and Portable Signs ZDPCity of Woodland Park form, 2026, revised 1/1/2026.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Signs — Permanent | $68.00 + Use Tax | 2026 Zoning Application & Development Fees, revised 1/1/2026. |
| Signs — Portable | $68.00 + Use Tax | 2026 Zoning Application & Development Fees, revised 1/1/2026. |
| Banner | $34.00 + Use Tax | 2026 Zoning Application & Development Fees, revised 1/1/2026. |
Demolition Zoning Development Permit
Required City ZDP for demolishing a structure in Woodland Park, listed among the project types the Planning and Building Department's ZDP process covers.
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Requirements
- Demolition of a structure within Woodland Park city limits requires an approved ZDP before work begins
- Property owner's signature required prior to submittal, consistent with the City's other ZDP application forms
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition ZDP ApplicationCity of Woodland Park form, 2026, revised 1/1/2026. This research session was unable to reliably extract the form's full submittal checklist from the source PDF (the fetched copy returned encoded/non-extractable content); confirm the complete document list directly with the Planning and Building Department (719-687-5202) before submitting.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition | $68.00 | 2026 Zoning Application & Development Fees, revised 1/1/2026. |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (and solar-thermal) systems within Woodland Park. Structural/electrical review and permitting is handled by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD), which publishes a detailed 'Alternative Energy Plan Requirements' handout covering PV electrical, roof-mount, and ground-mount construction requirements (current as of 10/28/2025). PPRBD's own adopted code suite includes the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code. No dedicated solar/PV fee line item exists in PPRBD's Woodland Park fee schedule — a solar installation is billed under the same Table A valuation-based Building Permit fee plus a per-trade Trade Permit Attachment Fee for the electrical trade, subject to Colorado's statewide solar permit fee cap.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Written utility approval required, including location of any mandated disconnects; if an Energy Storage System (ESS) is installed, it must be referenced in the utility approval
- Site plan showing north arrow, location of all existing/new service gear and electrical equipment, raceway routing, module layout, and access pathways
- Manufacturer's module, inverter, and (if applicable) optimizer spec sheets; method of module grounding (NRTL-listed); GFDI spec sheet complying with NEC 690.41(B)
- One-line diagram showing conductor/conduit size/type/quantity, bus and overcurrent device sizing, and (effective January 1, 2023) pressure connectors/splices on service conductors marked 'suitable for use on the line side of the service equipment'
- Roof-mount: configurator printout/charts from the racking manufacturer OR a letter from a Colorado-licensed design professional showing design criteria (snow load Pf=30 PSF/Pg=43 PSF below 7,000' elevation, Pf=40 PSF/Pg=57 PSF above 7,000'; wind load Vult 130 MPH Exposure C), roof connection spacing, and fastener specs; elevated roof mounts require a design professional's letter on the roof framing's structural ability to accept point loads
- Ground-mount: only arrays exceeding 7 feet require a PPRBD building permit (the electrical permit still applies regardless of height); site plan must indicate the tallest point of the array, plus foundation depth/diameter/spacing per a design professional or manufacturer configurator
- All site-fabricated elements require a design stamped by a Colorado-licensed design professional
- A City of Woodland Park Zoning Development Permit (ZDP) may separately be required alongside the PPRBD building permit for site-specific plans, per this file's two-authority permitting model documented in tipsAndGotchas
Required documents
- RequiredPPRBD Alternative Energy Plan Requirements Checklist (PV Systems)PPRBD handout (current 10/28/2025) itemizing electrical, roof-mount, and ground-mount submittal requirements for residential PV
- RequiredPPRBD Building Permit ApplicationSame application used for other PPRBD structural building permits within Woodland Park
- RequiredUtility Approval LetterWritten approval from the utility company, including disconnect locations and any ESS reference
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Table A, valuation-based — same table used for other construction; no dedicated solar/PV line item) | E.g. $50.00 for valuation $1-$500, scaling per PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table A) | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table A), February 2025 ICC Valuation Data effective 6/30/2025 — confirmed no distinct solar/PV fee line exists; same table documented in this file's residential-commercial-building-permit entry applies |
| Trade Permit Attachment Fee (electrical trade) | $100.00 (commercial building permit, Table B) or $50.00 (detached accessory structure or 1-2 family dwelling alteration, Table B.1) | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park — covers the electrical/interconnection portion of a PV installation bundled into the structural building permit |
| Plan Examination Fee | 28% of the Building Permit Fee | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table D.G) |
| Colorado statewide solar permit fee cap | Total local permit fees for a residential solar PV system may not exceed $500 ($1,000 commercial), regardless of the valuation-based calculation | C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113, enacted by HB21-1284 |
EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
VerifiedWoodland Park has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit type or fee line. As with solar PV, the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) — not the City of Woodland Park's own Planning and Building Department — issues the electrical permit covering EV charger circuit wiring, panel/service upgrades, and equipment installation, under PPRBD's adopted NEC edition. Confirmed via review of PPRBD's 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table A/B), which contains no line item for 'EV,' 'electric vehicle,' or 'charging station'; a charger installation is billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee (Table A) plus a Trade Permit Attachment Fee for the electrical trade (Table B/B.1), the identical mechanism documented in this file's solar-pv-permit entry. Woodland Park's population (approximately 8,100 as of 2025) is below the 10,000-resident threshold that triggers Colorado HB24-1173's mandatory EV charger permitting model code and 3-business-day decision-notification requirement, so the City/PPRBD is not a 'covered municipality' under that law. Re-verified 2026-07-20 via a direct re-fetch of the live PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park PDF (February 2025 ICC valuation data, effective June 30, 2025 — current as of this review): Table B ($100.00/trade, commercial) and Table B.1 ($50.00/trade, detached accessory structure or 1-2 family dwelling alteration) figures confirmed unchanged and current; Table A ($50.00 minimum, $1-$500 valuation, scaling per the published bracket table) also confirmed current. No EV/electric vehicle/charging station line item exists anywhere in the schedule.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Apply for the electrical permit covering the EV charger circuit/equipment through PPRBD (2880 International Circle, Colorado Springs, or routed via Woodland Park City Hall), not the City's own Planning and Building Department, which handles only zoning/ZDP review
- Work must comply with PPRBD's adopted NEC edition (2023 NEC or the state's most recently adopted edition) and be performed by a licensed electrician unless the homeowner qualifies for owner-occupied self-permitting
- If the charger installation is bundled with new construction or a remodel, it may be captured as a trade permit attachment on that structural building permit rather than filed as a standalone electrical permit
- A separate Woodland Park Zoning Development Permit (ZDP) is not typically required solely for an EV charger unless the installation involves new site work, a new structure, or setback-affecting equipment placement — confirm with the City's Planning and Building Department for edge cases
- Woodland Park/PPRBD 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
Required documents
- RequiredPPRBD Building/Electrical Permit ApplicationSame application infrastructure used for other PPRBD trade permits within Woodland Park; EV charger work is captured as an electrical trade permit
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Permit Attachment Fee (electrical trade) | $100.00 (commercial building permit, Table B) or $50.00 (detached accessory structure or 1-2 family dwelling alteration, Table B.1) | PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park — no dedicated EV-specific fee line exists; a standalone EV charger circuit is billed under this same electrical trade mechanism used for solar PV interconnection work |
| Building Permit Fee (Table A, valuation-based, if a standalone permit is pulled rather than a trade attachment) | $50.00 minimum for valuation $1-$500, scaling per PPRBD 2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule - Woodland Park (Table A) | Applies if PPRBD requires a standalone base permit for the work rather than a trade attachment to an existing permit; confirm current practice with PPRBD (719-327-2880) |
Sources & verification
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