This is PermitBase’s published record for Dacono as of 2026-08-13. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Dacono building permits
Dacono, Colorado — as published 2026-08-13.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
2024 International Building Code (IBC) — City of Dacono Building Codes page, adopted for all new permit submittals2024 International Residential Code (IRC)2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC)2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC)2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)2024 International Fire Code (IFC)2023 National Electrical Code (NEC)Adopted via Ordinance 1002 (December 17, 2025, effective date of the 2024 code cycle) and subsequently amended by Ordinance 1010 (March 23, 2026); prior code cycle was adopted under Ordinance 949 (October 9, 2023). The City's live Building Codes webpage lists these three ordinances directly beneath the Adopted Codes list.Colorado HB 1091 (Lofgren & Johnson Families Carbon Monoxide Safety Act) is separately cross-referenced on the City's Building Codes page as an applicable state law requiring carbon monoxide alarms under specified conditions — this is a state statute the City flags for awareness, not a City-adopted model code edition.HB22-1362 (Colorado statewide energy code/electric- and solar-ready standard, applicable window July 2023-July 2026): Dacono's adoption of the 2024 IECC (effective December 17, 2025, per Ordinance 1002) falls within this window. The City's Building Codes page does not itself cite HB22-1362 or describe the 2024 IECC adoption as an HB22-1362 compliance action — this connection is inferred from the timing and code edition, not confirmed by an explicit City statement, so it is not asserted as a settled fact for any permit-level requirement in this file.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and duplex construction in the City of Dacono. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC/IBC as locally adopted (Ordinance 1002/1010) by SAFEbuilt, Inc. on the City's behalf. Building permit fees are based on ICC Building Valuation Data.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plans reviewed under the 2024 IRC/IBC as locally adopted
- Permit application (Community Core online portal) with complete description of work and total project valuation (contract price including material and labor)
- General Building Contractor Category A license required for the general contractor ($150, City of Dacono, Municipal Code Section 6-40)
- Sub-trade contractors (electrical, plumbing per Category B, and any Category C specialty trades) must separately hold current City contractor licenses AND applicable Colorado state trade licenses
- Electrical work requires a City-registered electrician holding a current Colorado State Electrical Board license, contemporaneously verified by the City at permit application (CRS 12-23-105, 12-23-116(10))
- Plumbing work requires a City Category B contractor license holder who also holds a current Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA) license, contemporaneously verified by the City as a registered Inspecting Entity under HB19-1086
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Community Core online portal (app.communitycore.com) or the City's Building Permit Application PDF
- RequiredConstruction Plans (site plan, floor plan, construction details)Per SAFEbuilt's published Building Guides for Homeowners series (2024 IRC), covering site plan, floor plan, and construction details for new residential construction/additions
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Computed by the Building Official using the ICC Building Safety Journal's Building Valuation Data (BVD), updated bi-annually each August and February | 2026 Fee Schedule, Municipal Code Section 18-41 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the computed Building Permit Fee | Collected at time of permit submittal |
| Construction Use Tax | 1.5% of total project cost (materials) | 2026 Fee Schedule |
| Late Payment Administrative Fee | $50.00 | Assessed if building permit fees are not paid in full within 15 days of approval |
| Certificate of Occupancy | $125.00 | Includes two inspections; 2026 Fee Schedule, Development Fees |
| Reinspection Fee | $50.00 per inspection | — |
Residential Addition / Basement Finish / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, basement finishes, and interior remodels to existing single-family and duplex structures in Dacono. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC as locally adopted. SAFEbuilt publishes dedicated homeowner guides for Home Additions and Basement Finish scopes.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plans reviewed under the 2024 IRC as locally adopted
- Site plan, floor plan, and construction details required per SAFEbuilt's Home Additions Guide for additions
- Basement Finish scope has its own dedicated SAFEbuilt guide (egress, smoke/CO alarms, ceiling height, and ventilation requirements per the 2024 IRC)
- Owner-builder permits: as owner-builder, the property owner is the responsible party of record; if work is performed by a contractor, the contractor must hold the applicable City contractor license (Category A/B/C) and Colorado state trade licenses as applicable
- Eligible for the City's 'Almost Free Building Permit' June promotional fee reduction if owner-applied (not contractor-applied) and the project is an alteration/repair/improvement of an existing structure
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via Community Core online portal
- RequiredSite Plan and Floor PlanPer SAFEbuilt's 2024 IRC Home Additions Guide / Basement Finish Guide
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Computed from ICC Building Valuation Data based on project valuation | 2026 Fee Schedule |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of Building Permit Fee | — |
| Construction Use Tax | 1.5% of total project cost (materials) | — |
| Almost Free Building Permit Month discount (June, owner-applicant only) | Temporarily reduced building permit, plan review, and inspection fees | Excludes new residential construction and non-residential projects; work must be completed and inspected by September 30, 2026 for the 2026 cycle; contractor-submitted applications are charged full fees |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of electrical systems in Dacono. Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted. Fees are set under the state-mandated fee schedule (CRS 12-23-117), with the City applying a 1.15 multiplier above the state base rate. The City performs contemporaneous State Electrical Board license verification at application per CRS 12-23-116(10).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as locally adopted
- Electrician must be registered with the City (registration form emailed to Raquel Chavez, noting whether solar work will be performed) and must hold a current Colorado State Electrical Board license
- The listed electrician's state license number must appear on the 'electrical only' permit application; the City verifies the license is active via the DORA online lookup before issuing the permit, per CRS 12-23-105 and the City's Electrical License Contemporaneous Review Guidelines
- If the electrician performing/overseeing the work changes before final inspection, the applicant must notify the City of the new electrician's name and license number for re-verification
- Supervision ratio: no more than one licensed electrician may supervise more than three apprentices at a jobsite; inspectors may verify this at their discretion at any inspection (CRS 12-23-110.5)
- No City electrical contractor-license fee is charged (a copy of the State Master license is required in lieu of a fee)
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via Community Core online portal; must list the electrician's name and Colorado State Electrical Board license number
- RequiredElectrician Registration FormEmailed to the City's Permit Technician (Raquel Chavez), noting whether solar work will be performed
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Electrical Fee — not more than 1,000 sq. ft. | $115.00 | 2026 Fee Schedule; scaled at 1.15x the current Colorado state fee schedule per CRS 12-23-117. Includes single-family, site-built/modular homes, duplexes, condos, townhouses. |
| Residential Electrical Fee — over 1,000 up to 1,500 sq. ft. | $172.50 | — |
| Residential Electrical Fee — over 1,500 up to 2,000 sq. ft. | $230.00 | — |
| Residential Electrical Fee — per 100 sq. ft. in excess of 2,000 sq. ft. | $11.50 | — |
| All Other Electrical Fee — valuation not more than $2,000 | $115.00 | — |
| All Other Electrical Fee — valuation $2,001 and above | $11.50 base, plus $5.75 per $1,000 (or fraction) of total valuation | — |
| Manufactured/Modular Home and Travel Trailer Park (per space) | $115.00 | — |
| Construction Meter or Re-Inspection | $57.50 | — |
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
VerifiedThe City of Dacono does not publish a standalone EV charger/EVSE permit application or fee line -- checked the Building Codes & Permits page, the 2026 Fee Schedule, and the Electrical License Contemporaneous Review Guidelines directly; none name electric vehicle charging stations, EV chargers, or EVSE. Because Dacono runs its own local electrical permitting program (unlike jurisdictions that defer entirely to the state), an EV charger installation is processed as a standard Electrical Permit under the 2023 NEC as adopted, billed on the City's 'All Other Electrical Fee' valuation-based schedule (the same table used for any non-new-construction electrical work), with contemporaneous Colorado State Electrical Board license verification for the installing electrician per this file's electrical-permit entry.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as locally adopted, including NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System)
- Electrician must be registered with the City (registration form emailed to Raquel Chavez) and must hold a current Colorado State Electrical Board license, contemporaneously verified by the City via the DORA online lookup before permit issuance, per CRS 12-23-105/116(10)
- No City of Dacono EV-charger-specific permit application exists; use the standard Electrical Permit Application via the Community Core online portal
- A standalone EV charger installation (new circuit/outlet or hardwired unit, not part of new-construction square footage) is billed under the 'All Other Electrical Fee' valuation-based line items rather than the residential square-footage table
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via Community Core online portal; must list the electrician's name and Colorado State Electrical Board license number, the same form used for any electrical work
- RequiredElectrician Registration FormEmailed to the City's Permit Technician (Raquel Chavez)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All Other Electrical Fee — valuation not more than $2,000 | $115.00 | 2026 Fee Schedule; applicable to a standalone EV charger circuit/installation -- no EV-specific fee line is published, so this general non-new-construction electrical valuation tier applies |
| All Other Electrical Fee — valuation $2,001 and above | $11.50 base, plus $5.75 per $1,000 (or fraction) of total valuation | 2026 Fee Schedule; applies if the EV charger installation (e.g., with a panel/service upgrade) exceeds $2,000 in valuation |
| Construction Meter or Re-Inspection | $57.50 | — |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems in Dacono. Governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted. The City is a registered Inspecting Entity under HB19-1086 and performs contemporaneous Colorado State Plumbing Board license verification.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IPC as locally adopted
- Plumbing contractors must hold a City Building Contractor Category B license ($100, covers the 'Plumbers' sub-trade) and a current Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA) Master Plumber/Contractor license
- The City, as a registered Inspecting Entity under HB19-1086, performs contemporaneous review of the plumbing contractor's and their full-time Master Plumber's active state licensure/registration at a defined point in the permitting process, per its posted Standard Procedures for Compliance with Contemporaneous Review
- City inspectors may conduct occasional random on-site verification of plumber/apprentice licensure and licensee-to-apprentice ratio compliance during inspections
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Plumbing scope)Submitted via Community Core online portal, listing the plumbing contractor and Master Plumber of record
- RequiredBuilding Contractor Category B LicenseCity license required for plumbing contractors, in addition to Colorado State Plumbing Board license
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee | Computed from ICC Building Valuation Data / project valuation, same general schedule basis as Building | 2026 Fee Schedule; no separate stand-alone plumbing fee table is published distinct from the general Building Valuation Data method |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | — |
| Construction Use Tax | 1.5% of total project cost (materials) | — |
| Building Contractor Category B License | $100.00 | Covers Plumbers sub-trade; Municipal Code Section 6-40 |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, ventilation, and fuel-gas equipment installation or replacement in Dacono. Governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as adopted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IMC and 2024 IFGC as locally adopted
- Contractors performing mechanical work must hold applicable City contractor licenses (Category B covers 'Hot Water'; Category C covers 'Temperature Controls') and any required Colorado state trade licensure
- Mechanical plans required as part of the permit submittal for new construction, additions, and remodel scopes
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Mechanical scope)Submitted via Community Core online portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee | Computed from ICC Building Valuation Data / project valuation, same general schedule basis as Building | 2026 Fee Schedule; no separate stand-alone mechanical fee table is published |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | — |
| Construction Use Tax | 1.5% of total project cost (materials) | — |
| Building Contractor Category B License (Hot Water sub-trade) | $100.00 | — |
Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential re-roofing in Dacono. Governed by the 2024 IRC as adopted; SAFEbuilt publishes a dedicated Residential Re-roofing homeowner guide detailing material and installation requirements. Homeowners may self-perform re-roof work.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by 2024 IRC Section R908 (Reroofing) and Section R806 (Roof Ventilation) as locally adopted
- No more than two (2) layers of roofing are allowed upon completion
- Roof replacement (tear-off to the deck) is required where the existing roof is water-soaked/deteriorated, is wood shake/slate/clay/cement/asbestos-cement tile, or already has two or more layers
- Ice and water shield is required on all roofs, per the SAFEbuilt Re-Roof Guide's Wind/Weather Resistance section
- Asphalt shingles must be tested to ASTM D 7158 and meet IRC Table R905.2.4.1(1) for an ultimate design wind speed of 115 mph; impact-resistant shingles are NOT required (the guide notes this requirement applies only in the Town of Timnath, not Dacono)
- Homeowners may act as their own installer for a re-roof
- Only a Final Roof inspection is required for standard residential re-roofs; mid-roof inspections are not required on residential projects per the guide (may be required for certain heavier roofing materials, e.g. tile/metal exceeding 7.5 psf)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Re-Roof scope)Submitted via Community Core online portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Computed from ICC Building Valuation Data / project valuation | No separate flat re-roof fee is published; billed under the general BVD-based Building Permit Fee method |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | — |
| Construction Use Tax | 1.5% of total project cost (materials) | — |
| Almost Free Building Permit Month discount (June, owner-applicant only) | Temporarily reduced fees | Re-roofing of an existing residential structure qualifies if owner-applied; contractor-applied permits are charged full fees |
Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar photovoltaic system installation or replacement in Dacono. Governed by the 2023 NEC and 2024 International Codes. SAFEbuilt publishes a regional Photovoltaic System Submittal Requirements document (last revised 10/22/2021) used across its Colorado municipal client jurisdictions, including Dacono.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Applicable codes: 2023 NEC and 2024 International Codes, per SAFEbuilt's Photovoltaic System Submittal Requirements document
- Permit valuation is based on total contract cost to the customer, including materials and labor
- Roof-mounted systems require a structural engineer's stamped letter addressing added roof weight and wind load, designed to the letter's stated baseline of 30 psf ground snow load, 115 mph Vult wind speed, wind exposure C, and Seismic Design Category B
- Ground-mounted systems require a separate engineer-stamped letter for structural support and wind load, using the same design baseline
- Four-line electrical diagram required showing modules, wire sizes/insulation, conduit, junction boxes, inverter, combiner panel, disconnect, meter, breakers/fuses, and grounding
- Electrician registration form must note whether solar work will be performed
- Commercial PV projects require engineer-stamped plans; residential does not unless equipment/attachment details are engineer-specified
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (Solar/PV scope)Submitted via Community Core online portal
- RequiredStructural Engineer Stamped LetterRequired for both roof-mounted and ground-mounted PV systems, addressing added weight/wind load per the design baseline in SAFEbuilt's submittal requirements
- RequiredFour-Line Electrical DiagramShowing module count/wiring/inverter/disconnect/grounding per SAFEbuilt's Photovoltaic System Submittal Requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fee (All Other) — valuation not more than $2,000 | $115.00 | 2026 Fee Schedule; PV installation valuation billed as an 'all other' electrical installation based on total cost, not square footage |
| Electrical Fee (All Other) — per $1,000 of valuation above $2,000 | $11.50 base plus $5.75 per $1,000 (or fraction) of total valuation | — |
| Statewide aggregate fee cap on active solar energy system installs (reference only — does not currently bind Dacono's own fee) | $500.00 maximum (residential) / $1,000.00 maximum (commercial), per Colorado C.R.S. 24-48.5-113 (enacted by HB21-1284) | From the City's 11-page 2026 Fee Schedule: for a typical residential rooftop solar install ($15,000-$25,000 valuation), Dacono's own electrical fee formula computes to roughly $97.75-$155.25 ($11.50… Show full citationHideFrom the City's 11-page 2026 Fee Schedule: for a typical residential rooftop solar install ($15,000-$25,000 valuation), Dacono's own electrical fee formula computes to roughly $97.75-$155.25 ($11.50 + $5.75 per thousand of total valuation) — well under the $500 statutory cap, so the City's valuation-based fee is what you actually pay on ordinary residential systems. The statute only becomes the binding ceiling above roughly $85,000 of valuation, where the uncapped formula would otherwise exceed $500. Solar, photovoltaic and HB21-1284 are not mentioned anywhere in the 11-page fee schedule. |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
Dacono's 2026 Fee Schedule includes a specific 'Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Certification of Exception Inspection' fee ($100, includes two inspections), confirming ADUs are a recognized project type, but the City does not publish a dedicated ADU-specific submittal guide, zoning standard, or standalone ADU ordinance page distinct from its general Building Codes and Zoning materials as of the last verification.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- ADUs are permitted and inspected under the general 2024 IRC/IBC framework as locally adopted; no dedicated ADU-specific SAFEbuilt homeowner guide was found (unlike Re-Roof, Home Additions, Accessory Structures, etc., which each have their own guide)
- An 'ADU Certification of Exception Inspection' ($100, includes two inspections) is a distinct, separately-fee'd inspection type per the 2026 Fee Schedule, suggesting a defined municipal process exists for ADU compliance certification, though the underlying ordinance/standard is not identified in the City's published materials
- Zoning compliance (setbacks, lot coverage, use-by-zone-district) must be separately confirmed with the Community Development Department / Zoning Map, as ADU siting is a zoning matter distinct from building-permit plan review
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via Community Core online portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Certification of Exception Inspection | $100.00 | Includes two inspections; 2026 Fee Schedule, Other Inspection and Plan Review Fees section |
| Building Permit Fee | Computed from ICC Building Valuation Data / project valuation, same general method as other new construction/additions | — |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | — |
Demolition Permit (Mobile/Modular Home Removal)
Dacono's published demolition-related fee is specific to mobile/modular home removal or demolition; no separate general structure-demolition fee line item distinct from this was located in the 2026 Fee Schedule. A bond is required to ensure debris removal and site safety.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- A $2,000.00 bond is required before a removal/demolition permit for a mobile or modular home will be issued, conditioned on compliance with debris/trash/rubbish removal requirements and covering/fencing of the foundation or footing
- Cash may be accepted in lieu of a bond, but checks and money orders are not accepted for the bond itself
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationSubmitted via Community Core online portal or directly to the City
- Required$2,000 Bond (or cash in lieu)Required specifically for mobile/modular home removal or demolition, per the 2026 Fee Schedule
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Removal or Demolition of Mobile or Modular Home | $50.00 | Plus required $2,000 bond (or cash in lieu); 2026 Fee Schedule, Building Permit Fees section |
Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit
VerifiedRequired for commercial tenant finish/improvement work in Dacono. Governed by the 2024 IBC as locally adopted. The City's Fee Schedule includes commercial-specific impact fees (City Hall Facilities, Regional Park and Trails, Transportation) assessed per square foot by use type.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IBC as locally adopted
- Commercial PV/solar work and other engineered commercial systems require engineer-stamped plans per SAFEbuilt's submittal requirements
- Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy required before commercial occupancy
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Commercial/Tenant Improvement scope)Submitted via Community Core online portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Computed from ICC Building Valuation Data / project valuation | — |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | — |
| Construction Use Tax | 1.5% of total project cost (materials) | — |
| City Hall Facilities Impact Fee — Commercial | $1.78 per square foot | Ordinance 914; also Industrial $1.24/sq ft, Office/Institutional $0.26/sq ft, Warehousing $2.26/sq ft |
| Transportation Impact Fee — Commercial | $6.33 per square foot | Ordinance 914; also Industrial $1.23/sq ft, Office/Institutional $2.41/sq ft, Warehousing $0.43/sq ft |
| Certificate of Occupancy | $125.00 | Includes two inspections |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy | $225.00 plus $50.00 per month until CO is issued | Includes two inspections |
| Site Plan Application Fee | $1,000.00 | Development application fee, separate from building permit fee |
Deck / Covered Patio / Carport Permit
VerifiedRequired for decks, patio covers, and carports attached or accessory to single-family dwellings in Dacono. Governed by the 2024 IRC as adopted; SAFEbuilt publishes dedicated homeowner guides for Decks and for Patio Covers and Carports.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IRC as locally adopted, per SAFEbuilt's 2024 IRC Decks Guide and 2024 IRC Patio Covers and Carports Guide
- Eligible for the City's 'Almost Free Building Permit' June promotional fee reduction if owner-applied (patio pergolas are explicitly named as an eligible project type on the program page)
- Site plan and construction details required per the applicable SAFEbuilt guide
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Deck/Patio Cover/Carport scope)Submitted via Community Core online portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Computed from ICC Building Valuation Data / project valuation | — |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | — |
| Construction Use Tax | 1.5% of total project cost (materials) | — |
| Almost Free Building Permit Month discount (June, owner-applicant only) | Temporarily reduced fees | The program page explicitly names 'that new patio pergola you've been wanting' and garages/carports as eligible accessory-structure projects |
Sign Permit
Required for any sign erected, enlarged, modified, or changed within Dacono city limits, per Dacono Municipal Code Chapter 16 (Zoning), Article covering Signs (Sections 16-295 through 16-305), which sets the application-completeness standard, fee basis, one-year lapse provision, and small-sign exemptions. The City's own 2026 Fee Schedule PDF contains no standalone sign-permit fee line item — consistent with the ordinance text that a sign permit's fee is simply the general Building Permit Fee.
Reviewed 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- No sign shall be erected, enlarged, modified, or changed within the City without a sign permit first being obtained, per Dacono Municipal Code Chapter 16, Article covering Signs (Sections 16-295 Legislative Declaration through 16-305), as recovered via corroborated search excerpts of the Municode-hosted ordinance text
- The application shall be deemed complete when the application form is completed and all required fees have been paid; the Building Official then reviews and acts upon the request, approving it if the application demonstrates compliance with the Article's standards and all applicable building and safety codes
- The fee for a sign permit is the Building Permit Fee charged for the sign as determined by the currently adopted building and electrical codes (Sec. 16-296) -- i.e., the general BVD-based Building Permit Fee methodology (Section 18-41) already documented in this file's residential-building-permit entry, not a flat sign-specific dollar amount; confirmed indirectly by the absence of any standalone sign fee line in the City's own 2026 Fee Schedule PDF
- A sign permit lapses and has no further effect unless the sign is erected in compliance with the permit's terms and conditions within one (1) year after the date of permit approval
- Permit NOT required for: general temporary signs not exceeding ten (10) square feet in total sign area and five (5) square feet of sign area per face, advertising or identifying property for rent, lease, or sale; political and ideological signs; garage sale signs; and special event signs
- In C-1 or I-1 zone districts, each subdivided lot may have one freestanding temporary tract sign up to 100 square feet in area and 12 feet in height; temporary commercial signs made of paper, canvas, or cloth up to 50 square feet total may be displayed for no more than 90 days within a calendar year, with no more than 50 square feet displayed on a property at any one time
- Permanent sign height in C-1 or I-1 zone districts is capped at 10 feet, or 50 percent of the maximum permitted height for principal buildings in that zoning district, whichever applies, unless approved as part of a Planned Unit Development
- Illuminated/electrical signs additionally require a City Electrical Permit (see this file's electrical-permit entry); the City's own 2026 Fee Schedule separately lists 'Signs' and 'Electrical Signs' as distinct Building Contractor Category C sub-trade license categories ($50.00 each, Municipal Code Section 6-40), confirming signage is a recognized, separately-licensed contractor category in Dacono
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationNo standalone sign permit application form is published (the ordinance text references the application-completeness standard, but the application form itself is not available online); contact Community Development (303-833-2317 ext. 128) to confirm the current application method (Community Core portal vs. a standalone form)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee | Equal to the Building Permit Fee charged for the sign, computed under the general BVD-based method (Section 18-41) | Dacono Municipal Code Sec. 16-296, as recovered via corroborated Municode search excerpts; cross-checked against the City's 2026 Fee Schedule PDF, which contains no separate sign-permit fee line, consistent with this fee-by-reference approach |
| Building Contractor Category C License -- Signs sub-trade | $50.00 | 2026 Fee Schedule, Municipal Code Section 6-40; a distinct 'Electrical Signs' sub-trade is separately listed at the same $50.00 Category C rate |
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedColorado is a home-rule state with no statewide fire code floor, so the authority governing fire sprinkler and alarm work varies from town to town. Dacono has no Town-run fire department: fire and life-safety plan review, permitting, and inspection are performed by Mountain View Fire Rescue (Mountain View Fire Protection District), a special district under Title 32, C.R.S., whose service area includes Dacono per the District's own 'Communities We Proudly Serve' page. Dacono's Ordinance 1010 (adopted on second reading March 23, 2026) ratifies the District's October 14, 2025 resolution adopting the 2024 International Fire Code with amendments, and formally designates Mountain View Fire Protection District as the City's fire-code 'Code Compliance Agency.' The facts below come from the City's adopted ordinance and the District's own application form and fee schedule.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- Mountain View Fire Protection District ('Mountain View Fire Rescue,' 3561 N. Stagecoach Road, Longmont, CO 80504) is Dacono's fire-code compliance agency. Dacono's Ordinance 1010 (adopted 2nd reading March 23, 2026) amends Dacono Municipal Code Sec. 18-70/18-73 to state that the Fire District 'shall be the code compliance agency' and that its Life Safety Division official is 'the fire code official,' and Mountain View Fire Rescue's own 'Communities We Proudly Serve' webpage names Dacono among its served communities
- Governed by the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) with District amendments: Mountain View Fire Protection District's Board of Directors adopted a Resolution on October 14, 2025 adopting/amending the 2024 IFC; Dacono Ordinance 1010 ratifies this by reference, replacing the prior 2018 IFC edition ('Any reference to the Fire Code within this Article shall be to the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code'), effective from the Ordinance's second reading, March 23, 2026
- Fire and life-safety plan review, permitting, and inspection for sprinkler and alarm systems are handled DIRECTLY by Mountain View Fire Rescue's Life Safety Division (303-772-0710, prevention@mvfpd.org) -- NOT by the City of Dacono or SAFEbuilt, which administer the separate general Building Permit
- Application for Plan Review (Mountain View Fire Rescue's own PDF form, read directly) is required for Fire Alarm System work (New/Alteration), Sprinkler System work (New/Alteration/Other, contractor license number required), Hood Extinguishing Systems, Spray Booths, Other Extinguishing Systems, Tank Installation/Removal, plus Site Development, Building & Floor Plans, and Tenant Finish plan review; plans must be submitted in legible electronic format, and all Fire Alarm Test Reports must be on site for Final Approval
- The District's own Application for Plan Review form states in bold: 'A MINIMUM OF 10 BUSINESS DAYS IS REQUIRED FOR PLAN REVIEW' -- a published floor, not a guaranteed ceiling
- Fire protection system (sprinkler, alarm, standpipe) plan review, permit, and inspection fees are assessed at a rate of 0.025 times the total project value (materials and labor), with a $110.00 minimum fee, per Mountain View Fire Rescue's own Life Safety Division Fee Schedule (approved by the District's Board of Directors September 19, 2023)
- Building-permit-side fire protection plans (stamped by a Colorado-licensed engineer) may separately be required as part of the City/SAFEbuilt Building Permit submittal for the associated construction project when a sprinkler system is part of a project's design -- already documented in this file's residential-building-permit entry; this is a separate requirement from, and in addition to, the District's own fire-code plan review
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Plan Review (Mountain View Fire Rescue)Submitted electronically to prevention@mvfpd.org; requires IBC construction type/occupancy class, IBC/IFC edition, gross square footage, and (for sprinkler work) the installing contractor's license number
- RequiredFire Alarm Test ReportsMust be on site for Final Approval, per the District's Application for Plan Review form
- OptionalBuilding Permit Application (City/SAFEbuilt, if part of new construction or a remodel)Separate City-administered process; stamped fire protection plans required as part of the submittal packet whenever a sprinkler system is part of the project's design (see residential-building-permit entry)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection System Plan Review, Permit, and Inspection Fee | 0.025 x total project value (materials and labor), $110.00 minimum | Mountain View Fire Rescue Life Safety Division Fee Schedule, approved by the Board of Directors September 19, 2023 |
| Any inspection not explicitly listed | $110.00/hour | — |
| Fire alarm equipment system malfunction inspection | $150.00/alarm | Assessed for equipment/system malfunctions over three per location (uncorrected within 48 hours) or over ten responses per calendar year |
| Reinspection of a failed inspection | $165.00/hour, one-hour minimum | — |
| Inspections outside normal District business hours | $165.00/hour, two-hour minimum | — |
| Work performed without a permit | 50% premium over the normal fee | Life Safety Division Fee Schedule, Plan Review and Permit Fees section |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Permit
VerifiedDacono has no standalone change-of-use or change-of-occupancy permit, application, fee, or review timeline distinct from its general Building Permit. The City's Building Permit Application states plainly: 'Any change in the use or occupancy of the building or structure must be approved prior to proceeding with construction.' A change of use in Dacono runs through the ordinary SAFEbuilt-administered Building Permit application documented elsewhere in this entry, with the project's Occupancy Group, Division, Construction Type, and Use recorded on that same form, plus separate zoning-use confirmation under Chapter 16.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- No standalone change-of-use or change-of-occupancy permit application, fee, or numeric review timeline is published anywhere in Dacono's Building Codes & Permits page, 2026 Fee Schedule, or SAFEbuilt homeowner guides -- checked all directly
- The City's Building Permit Application PDF (DocumentCenter/View/3425) states under its NOTICE section: 'Any change in the use or occupancy of the building or structure must be approved prior to proceeding with construction.' Approval comes through the standard Building Permit Application — the same SAFEbuilt-administered form and process documented elsewhere in this record (see the residential-building-permit entry) — not a separate change-of-use form.
- The Building Permit Application itself records Occupancy Group, Division, Construction Type, and Use fields directly on the form (OFFICE USE section), confirming occupancy/use classification is handled as part of the ordinary building-permit workflow rather than a distinct permit type
- Zoning-use eligibility for the proposed new use must separately conform to the applicable zoning district under Chapter 16 (Zoning) of the Dacono Municipal Code -- a zoning-compliance question distinct from, and in addition to, the building-permit-side approval described above; confirm with Community Development (303-833-2317 ext. 128)
- If the change of use involves construction, remodeling, or a change in occupancy classification triggering a Certificate of Occupancy, the City's standard Certificate of Occupancy fees apply -- already documented in this file's residential-building-permit and commercial-tenant-improvement entries ($125.00, includes two inspections; or $225.00 plus $50.00/month for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy)
- Dacono has adopted the 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) as part of its 2024 I-Codes cycle (Ordinance 1002/1010) -- the I-code edition that generally addresses change-of-occupancy classification for existing buildings -- but the City's own public-facing materials describe no distinct 'change of use permit' process beyond the general Building Permit application quoted above, so no IEBC-specific submittal checklist is asserted here
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame SAFEbuilt-administered form and process used for all other permit types in this file; its own printed NOTICE section requires City approval of any change in use or occupancy before construction proceeds, and its OFFICE USE section records Occupancy Group/Division/Construction Type/Use
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Occupancy | $125.00 | Includes two inspections; applies once the change of use/occupancy is approved and inspected. 2026 Fee Schedule, Development Fees section -- same fee already documented in this file's residential-building-permit and commercial-tenant-improvement entries |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy | $225.00 plus $50.00 per month until CO is issued | Includes two inspections; 2026 Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fee (if construction accompanies the change of use) | Computed by the Building Official using ICC Building Valuation Data (BVD), per Section 18-41 | No change-of-use-specific fee line exists; billed under the general Building Permit Fee method already documented throughout this file |
Sources & verification
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