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Lochbuie building permits
VerifiedLochbuie, Colorado — as published 2026-07-13.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — per the Town's live Building Department webpage (Adopted Building Codes section), the current governing statement2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — per the same live webpage statement2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — per the same live webpage statementMunicipal Code Chapter 18 (Building Regulations), Town of Lochbuie — the live webpage directs to 'Chapter 18 - Building Regulations' of the Municode-hosted Municipal Code for local amendments; Municode's library.municode.com renders chapter text via a JavaScript/Angular single-page application backed by a private API, which could not be retrieved directly (repeated 403s/404s on documented API-guess and Wayback Machine snapshot attempts, all of which returned only the unrendered JS shell, not chapter text) — the live department webpage's own explicit code-list statement (2021 IPC/IECC, 2023 NEC) is treated as the current, governing, actively-maintained source per this corpus's standing practice of trusting a live department page over a static/undated artifact, consistent with the Vail file's precedent.Document-currency conflict noted honestly: three different code vintages appear across the Town's own published materials — the live Building Permits webpage states 2021 IPC/2021 IECC/2023 NEC; the 'Design Criteria Town of Lochbuie' PDF (undated) lists 2018 IRC/2018 IECC/2017 NEC for residential and 2018 IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/2017 NEC for commercial, plus 2018 IPMC/IEBC/Swimming Pool & Spa Code as 'Other Adopted Codes'; and SAFEbuilt's own trade-specific guidance documents cite yet other editions (PV Submittal Requirements, last revised 10.22.2021, cites '2020 NEC, 2018 International Codes'; the Re-Roof Requirements guide states 'Current code 2018 IRC'). No IBC or IRC edition is named anywhere on the live Building Permits webpage itself — only IPC, IECC, and NEC are explicitly stated there. Per the live-webpage-wins convention, this file treats 2021 IPC/2021 IECC/2023 NEC as verified-current, and lists 2018-cycle IRC/IBC/IMC/IFGC/IPMC/IEBC/Swimming Pool & Spa Code from the Design Criteria PDF as the best-available (but visibly stale, per the department's own newer NEC/IPC/IECC citations) reference point for those code families pending confirmation directly with the Building Department.2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — per the Design Criteria Town of Lochbuie PDF (undated, 'Residential Construction' column); not restated on the live webpage, so carried at partial confidence pending direct confirmation2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — per the same Design Criteria PDF ('Commercial Construction' column); not restated on the live webpage, partial confidence2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2018 Swimming Pool & Spa Code — per the same Design Criteria PDF ('Other Adopted Codes' column); partial confidence
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for construction of a new single-family home, duplex, or multi-family building in the Town of Lochbuie. Classified as a 'Plan Review Permit' requiring building (and where applicable planning) review before issuance; plan review and inspections are performed by the Town's contracted building-services firm, SAFEbuilt. Reviewed against the Town's adopted codes (2021 IPC/IECC and 2023 NEC per the live Building Department webpage; 2018-cycle IRC/IBC design criteria per the Design Criteria Town of Lochbuie chart) and the applicable zoning-district setback table.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Online Building Permit Application submitted via the CommunityConnect portal (app.communitycore.com), including applicant/property details, contractor information, construction details, and site/floor plans
- Verify property's zoning district and subdivision-specific setbacks via Weld County's Property Portal or by calling 303-990-5776 before applying — Spacious Living (R-1)/Lochwood Farms (R-R)/Lochwood PUD, Blue Lake/Bella Vista PUD, Highplains/Berkshire PUD, and Silver Peaks PUD each have distinct setback tables
- Contractors must hold a current Town of Lochbuie contractor license (Class A Unlimited General or Class B Limited General, or Class C Residential as applicable) before portal access is granted
- Design Criteria: 30 psf ground snow load, 115 mph ultimate wind speed, Seismic Design Category B, 30-inch frost line, severe weathering exposure, slight-to-moderate termite probability, ice and water shield required, assumed 1,500 psf soils bearing capacity (per the Design Criteria Town of Lochbuie chart)
- Reviewed by SAFEbuilt (contracted Building Division plan reviewers/inspectors) per the Town's adopted codes
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Lochbuie Building Permit Application form, submitted online via the CommunityConnect portal; captures property owner, contractor (general/electrical/plumbing/heating with registration numbers), lot/setback information, proposed use, project valuation, square footage breakdown, and itemized fee lines
- RequiredSite/Floor PlansRequired for plan-review permit types; scope depends on project type
- RequiredContractor LicenseCurrent Town of Lochbuie contractor license appropriate to project scope (Class A/B/C)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $500 | $33.80 | Town of Lochbuie Fees, updated April 2026 |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501 to $2,000 | $33.80 for the first $500 plus $3.44 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $85.40 for the first $2,000 plus $15.77 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $448.11 for the first $25,000 plus $11.49 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001 to $100,000 | $735.36 for the first $50,000 plus $7.88 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $1,129.36 for the first $100,000 plus $6.30 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $3,649.36 for the first $500,000 plus $5.35 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001 and up | $6,324.36 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.11 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Initial Plan Review Fee | 65% of total permit fees | — |
| Use Tax | 2% of gross purchase price of construction materials | — |
| Administrative Fee (project valuation under $10,000) | $20.00 | — |
| Administrative Fee (project valuation $10,000-$80,000) | $100.00 | — |
| Administrative Fee (project valuation $80,000-$150,000) | $150.00 | — |
| Administrative Fee (project valuation $150,000 and over) | $200.00 | — |
| Additional utility/impact fee lines (Water Meter, Water Resource Charge, Water Plant Investment Fee, WATA Fee, Storm Drainage Impact Fee, Sewer Tap Fee, School Contribution, Interstate Fee, Infrastructure Fee, Public Safety Fee, etc.) | Project-specific, calculated at application; no published flat-rate schedule found | These line items appear on the Town's own Building Permit Application form but no corresponding rate table was found on the Building Permits, Requirements, Fees, or Guides pages during this research pass |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, remodels, and basement finishes to existing residential structures in Lochbuie. Classified as a 'Plan Review Permit' under the Town's permit taxonomy (Additions, Remodels, and Basement Finish are all separately named in this category), requiring building/planning review by SAFEbuilt before issuance.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Online Building Permit Application via the CommunityConnect portal
- Basement Finish and Addition guides available on the Guides and Checklists page (Residential Basement Finish Guide, Additions to Single Family Dwellings Guide, both with Spanish-language versions)
- Project valuation must reflect total cost including labor and materials
- Setback verification via Weld County's Property Portal for any addition affecting the building footprint
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via CommunityConnect portal
- OptionalAdditions to Single Family Dwellings Guide / Residential Basement Finish GuideTown-published guidance documents (English and Spanish versions available) detailing project requirements, construction details, and inspections
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as new construction) | $33.80 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the April 2026 Town Fee Schedule | Town of Lochbuie Fees, updated April 2026 |
| Initial Plan Review Fee | 65% of total permit fees | — |
| Use Tax | 2% of gross purchase price of construction materials | — |
| Administrative Fee | $20-$200 depending on project valuation tier | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical service changes, wiring, and related electrical work in Lochbuie. Fee-setting is explicitly deferred to the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) schedule plus a 15% Town surcharge — Lochbuie does NOT run its own locally-set electrical fee table, per the Town's April 2026 Fee Schedule. Electrical Service Change (residential only, by amp upgrade count) qualifies as a One Stop Permit not requiring plan review.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Fee calculated per the State of Colorado Electrical Board's own fee schedule (CRS 12-23-117(3)) plus a 15% Town surcharge — confirms Colorado-specific rule #3 (state board default) applies to Lochbuie electrical permits
- Electrical contractors must hold current Colorado Electrical Board (DORA) licensure and register with the Town (Class E registration)
- Residential Electrical Service Change qualifies as a One Stop Permit (no plan review required, typically issued within 24 hours) — application must state the number of amps being upgraded
- Other electrical work not meeting the One Stop criteria is processed as a standard permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Electrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via CommunityConnect portal, includes electrical contractor name and registration number field
- RequiredTown of Lochbuie Contractor License (Class E - Electrical)Required for all electrical contractors performing work in Lochbuie, in addition to Colorado DORA Electrical Board licensure
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee | Electrical Permit fees as charged by the State of Colorado Electrical Board, plus 15% | Town of Lochbuie Fees, updated April 2026, Section C item 7 — this is a direct pass-through of the CRS 12-23-117(3) state-mandated schedule, not a locally-set fee table |
| Class E (Electrical) Contractor License — All Classes Registration Fee | $15.00 per calendar year, flat and NOT prorated by quarter | Re-chased 2026-07-23: independently re-fetched the live Contractor Licenses webpage (lochbuie.org/community-dev/page/contractor-licenses) and the live April 2026 Town Fees PDF (lochbuie.org/media/16666) side by side. Both agree and reconcile cleanly once the table structure is read correctly: (1) a flat 'All Classes Registration Fee (incl. Class E)' of $15.00/year applies to every contractor class, Class E included; (2) a SEPARATE per-class 'Registration' fee line applies on top of that for Classes A/B/C/D/P/M/MP ($150/$100/$75/$50/$75/$75/$100 respectively) but Class E is the only class with NO separate per-class registration line (i.e. its per-class add-on is $0.00) — so Class E's total is $15.00 (flat fee) + $0.00 (class add-on) = $15.00. This is confirmed arithmetically by both sources' own quarterly proration tables, which each show Class E's total due as a flat $15.00 in every quarter (Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec) — unlike every other class, whose quarterly total steps down each quarter (because their nonzero per-class fee is prorated while the $15 flat registration fee is not). The prior pass's 'discrepancy' was not actually a discrepancy — it was two different, correctly-priced line items being compared as if they were the same line item. Total confirmed current cost for Class E: $15.00/year, no proration variance. |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair in Lochbuie, including water/sewer line repair or replacement. Unlike electrical, plumbing permit fees are set entirely by the Town's own general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule — no state-board pass-through applies. Water/Sewer Line repair (footage-based, residential) qualifies as a One Stop Permit.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing contractors must hold Town of Lochbuie contractor license (Class P - Plumbing, or Class MP - Mechanical/Plumbing)
- Water/Sewer Line repair (One Stop Permit category) application must state the number of feet and the repair type
- Repair or replacement of an existing gas or water line for a single-family dwelling is billed at a flat Specialized Permit fee
- Fee is set locally per the Town's own Building Permit Fee Schedule — not routed to the Colorado State Plumbing Board fee schedule, confirming Colorado-specific rule #3 resolves to local fee-setting for plumbing in Lochbuie
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Plumbing Permit ApplicationSubmitted via CommunityConnect portal, includes plumbing contractor registration number field
- RequiredTown of Lochbuie Contractor License (Class P or MP)Required for plumbing contractors performing work in Lochbuie
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Repair or replace an existing gas or water line for SFD | $50.00 each | Town of Lochbuie Fees, updated April 2026, Specialized Permit Fee Schedule item 9 |
| Plumbing work not otherwise specified (valuation-based) | Uses the general Building Permit Fee Schedule ($33.80 minimum, scaling by valuation) | No separate state-board pass-through applies to plumbing, unlike electrical |
| Class P (Plumbing) or Class MP (Mechanical/Plumbing) Contractor Registration | $75.00/year (Class P) or $100.00/year (Class MP), prorated quarterly by month of issue, plus the $15.00 All Classes Registration Fee | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for furnace, air conditioning, and evaporative cooler installation or replacement in Lochbuie. Air Conditioning and Furnace both qualify as One Stop Permits (no plan review, typically issued within 24 hours); AC/Furnace replacement carries a flat Specialized Permit fee.
Verified 2026-07-13 · Source
Requirements
- Air Conditioning application (One Stop Permit) must state the number of tons and SEER rating
- Furnace application (One Stop Permit) must state the BTU rating
- Evaporative Cooler installation billed as a flat Specialized Permit fee
- Mechanical contractors must hold Town of Lochbuie contractor license (Class M - Mechanical, or Class MP - Mechanical/Plumbing)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Mechanical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via CommunityConnect portal, includes heating contractor registration number field
- RequiredTown of Lochbuie Contractor License (Class M or MP)Required for mechanical contractors performing work in Lochbuie
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AC / Furnace (Specialized Permit Fee Schedule) | $100.00 each | Town of Lochbuie Fees, updated April 2026, Specialized Permit Fee Schedule item 11 |
| Evaporative Cooler | $50.00 each | — |
| Class M (Mechanical) or Class MP (Mechanical/Plumbing) Contractor Registration | $75.00/year (Class M) or $100.00/year (Class MP), prorated quarterly, plus the $15.00 All Classes Registration Fee | — |
Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing in Lochbuie. Re-Roofs (residential asphalt shingle) qualify as a One Stop Permit (no plan review, typically issued within 24 hours), governed by SAFEbuilt's published Residential Asphalt Shingle Re-Roofing Requirements guide, which cites the 2018 IRC as the current governing code for this specific guide (a different vintage than the live Building Department webpage's 2021 IPC/IECC + 2023 NEC statement — see codesAdopted currency note). Nonstructural re-roofs are billed at a flat Specialized Permit fee.
Verified 2026-07-13 · Source
Requirements
- One Stop Permit application must state manufacturer type/name, number of squares, and roof pitch
- Ice and water shield required from the eaves to 24 inches inside the warm wall
- Where the existing roof has two or more layers of any roof covering, all old material must be removed before re-roofing
- Drip edge required on all edges including rakes; double underlayment required for pitches 2:12 up to 4:12; 2:12 is the minimum shingle pitch
- Damaged/deteriorated vent caps, vents, pipes, and flashings must be replaced; sidewalls must be step-flashed (continuous flashing at sidewalls is not acceptable)
- Contractor must set and secure a ladder for the roof inspection
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Re-Roof scopeSubmitted via CommunityConnect portal; must include roof pitch, type of shingles, felt type, and number of squares
- OptionalResidential Asphalt Shingle Re-Roofing RequirementsSAFEbuilt-published guide detailing Lochbuie-specific re-roof requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nonstructural re-roof (Specialized Permit Fee Schedule) | $100.00 each | Town of Lochbuie Fees, updated April 2026, Specialized Permit Fee Schedule item 10 |
Rooftop Solar / Photovoltaic Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar panel installation or replacement in Lochbuie. Governed by SAFEbuilt's Photovoltaic System Submittal Requirements guide (last revised 10.22.2021), which cites '2020 NEC, 2018 International Codes' as the applicable current codes for this specific guide — yet another vintage than the live Building Department webpage's 2021 IPC/IECC + 2023 NEC statement (see codesAdopted currency note). Not listed among the One Stop Permit categories, implying plan review applies.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Permit application (emailed to Town or via online portal) fully completed, with valuation based on total contract cost to customer including materials, items, and labor
- Separate plan review required for each building/address requiring a separate permit
- Structural engineer's stamped letter required, stating design to a minimum ground snow load of 30 psf, wind speed of 115 mph Vult, wind exposure C, and Seismic Design Category B, addressing added roof weight and wind load from panels, and roof-connection/embedment type
- Ground-mounted systems require a separate engineer-stamped letter for system support and wind load, using the same 30 psf/115 mph Vult/Exposure C/SDC B design basis
- Electrical plans: four-line diagram (module count, circuit assignment, wire sizes/insulation, conduit sizes, junction boxes, inverter type, combiner panel, disconnect, meter, fuses/breakers, grounding), equipment ampacity/volts/wattage specification, wire/disconnect/fuse sizing calculations (roof-mount systems must use 56-60 degC worst-case ambient temperature for conductor ampacity derating), DC inverter selection calculation, current equipment cut sheets, equipment location plan, and all labeling/directories/plaques
- Building/structural plans: roof layout with panel locations and roof dimensions, fire pathways/setbacks/equipment protection per the IRC or IFC as applicable, roof connection detail matching the engineer's letter and cut sheets, site plan showing equipment location and distances to property lines, and design criteria stated per the current codes
- The color red may not be used anywhere on submitted plans by the applicant's design team — reserved exclusively for the plans examiner's markup
- Zoning compliance is the applicant's responsibility to verify directly with the jurisdiction
- Resubmittals must cloud all changed areas, include a detailed explanation of changes, note any additional costs, and be emailed to coloradoplanreview@safebuilt.com (not directly to the plans examiner)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Electrical Permit Application — Solar/PV scopeEmailed to Town or submitted via CommunityConnect portal
- RequiredStructural Engineer Stamped LetterAddressing added roof weight, wind load, and roof-connection/embedment per the Town's 30 psf/115 mph Vult/Exposure C/SDC B design basis
- RequiredFour-Line Electrical Diagram and Equipment Cut SheetsPer SAFEbuilt's Photovoltaic System Submittal Requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee (Section applies to PV electrical scope) | State Electrical Board valuation-based schedule, plus 15%: base fee ~$100-$120 (scales to ~$115-$138 with the 15% local surcharge) for job valuation up to $2,000, plus roughly $10-$11.50 per $1,000 of valuation above that (roughly $11.50-$13.25 with the 15% surcharge) — capped in aggregate at $500 residential/$1,000 commercial by C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113 | Same state-board pass-through mechanism as the general Electrical Permit — no PV-specific flat fee found. Re-chased 2026-07-20: re-downloaded the live April 2026 Town of Lochbuie Fees PDF directly and text-extracted all pages — the full Specialized Permit Fee Schedule (Fire Sprinkler, Fence, Evaporative Cooler, Spas/Hot Tubs, Water Heaters, Re-Roof, AC/Furnace, etc.) contains no 'Solar' or 'PV' or 'Photovoltaic' line item; confirms no dedicated flat solar fee has been added since the prior pass. Also checked: Lochbuie does not appear on SolarAPP+'s Colorado participant list (gosolarapp.org/landing-pages/solarapp-colorado; only Bennett, Wheat Ridge, Denver, Alamosa County, and Gilpin County offer full plan review as of this check). Colorado's statewide solar-permit fee cap (C.R.S. 24-48.5-113, extended through 12-31-2029 by HB21-1284) sets a $500 residential/$1,000 nonresidential ceiling on the combined solar-related fees Lochbuie may charge, but the town's own actual combined dollar total (electrical state-board-plus-15% + valuation-based building fee) remains genuinely unpublished as a single figure. Base-rate figures confirmed 2026-07-20 against two independently retrieved current documents: the DORA State Electrical Board's own live fee schedule (townoflarkspur.org/media/2901, Section B "Commercial and other fees": $100 base for valuation up to $2,000, plus $10/thousand above) and Larimer County's current Table 1-E (larimer.org/sites/default/files/2020_electrical_fee_table.pdf: $120 base, plus $9.60/thousand, with solar explicitly named in that bracket and the $500/$1,000 cap cited directly). Colorado Revised Statutes § 12-23-117 permits a municipality like Lochbuie to charge up to 1.15x the state schedule, consistent with Lochbuie's own "plus 15%" mechanism. |
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, for the structural/roof-mount scope) | Per the general Building Permit Fee Schedule, based on total contract cost to customer | — |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired to demolish a building or structure in Lochbuie. Governed by the Town's Building Division Plan Submittal Checklist for Demolition Permits, a distinct and comparatively light document set relative to new-construction plan review.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Complete Building Application
- Contractor's License (if applicable)
- Contractor's Liability insurance, minimum $100,000
- Note from the (county) assessor's office stating all property taxes are paid
- Certificate of asbestos inspection and abatement, if required
- Plans/documents will not be accepted in part — the checklist states plan review will not take place, nor will any partial submittal be held, until all required documents are received
- Applicant must post the issued inspection card in a location visible from the street and is responsible for calling the Building Division to request the required inspection
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit — Building Division Plan Submittal ChecklistTown of Lochbuie form listing all required submittal items
- OptionalCertificate of Asbestos Inspection and AbatementRequired if asbestos is present per inspection findings
- RequiredAssessor's Office Tax-Paid Confirmation LetterConfirms all property taxes are current before permit issuance
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition permit fee | No dedicated dollar figure exists anywhere Lochbuie publishes; billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule or, absent a stated valuation, the $50.00 'Building permits which no fee is specifically indicated' catch-all rate (Specialized Permit Fee Schedule item 12) | Verified-negative, closed 2026-07-23 after an exhaustive new re-chase beyond the original pass: (1) independently re-fetched and re-read the live April 2026 Fee Schedule PDF (lochbuie.org/media/16666) in full, line by line — no 'Demolition' item anywhere among Sections A-F; (2) re-fetched the live Demolition Requirements checklist (lochbuie.org/media/5281) — lists required submittal documents only, states no fee figure; (3) re-fetched the live general Building Permit Application PDF (lochbuie.org/media/6036) — its fee-line boxes (Building Permit, Plan Review, Use Tax, Admin Fee, itemized utility fees) are generic to all permit types including demolition, with no demolition-specific box; (4) re-fetched the live Guides and Checklists page and the live Permit Fees landing page — neither adds any demolition fee info beyond linking the same two PDFs; (5) probed the CommunityConnect/CommunityCore applicant portal (app.communitycore.com) directly — public root loads only an authenticated SPA shell, no public fee API surfaced, and the jurisdiction-specific path returns 404 without login, so this avenue is a dead end without contractor credentials; (6) NEW avenue not previously tried: rendered the Town's actual codified ordinance, Municipal Code Chapter 18 (Building Regulations), live via a JS-capable browser at library.municode.com (version dated Feb 9, 2026, current) rather than relying on a curl shell or Wayback snapshot as the prior pass did — confirmed Chapter 18, Article I (Code Adoptions) amends IBC 109.4/109.6 and IRC R108.4-108.6 to authorize the Town to charge an 'investigation fee' for unpermitted work and to set/refund permit fees generally, but nowhere codifies a specific dollar figure for demolition (or any other permit type) in the ordinance itself; fee dollar amounts are delegated entirely to the administratively-set Fee Schedule, which itself (per items 1-4 above) has no demolition line. Article II's manufactured-home-specific 'building (move-out) permit' fee (set by separate Board of Trustees resolution) is the only demolition-adjacent fee actually named in the Municipal Code, and it applies only to manufactured/mobile homes being demolished/removed, not general building demolition (see the existing $300 Move-Out Fee entry under permitTypes for the manufactured-housing category). Conclusion: this is a genuine, actively confirmed gap in what the Town publishes -- not an omission on this file's part -- so demolition permits are billed under the general/catch-all mechanism per the department's own practice. |
Deck / Patio Cover / Carport Permit
VerifiedRequired for decks, carports, and patio covers in Lochbuie. All three are explicitly listed as 'Plan Review Permit' categories requiring building/planning review; Town-published guides exist for Patio Covers/Carports (with Spanish version) and general Deck Requirements referencing 2018 IRC Section R507 deck provisions (footings, post sizing, fastener/connector specifications).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Online Building Permit Application via CommunityConnect, with site/floor plans showing dimensions, setbacks, and structural details
- Deck footings sized per 2018 IRC Section R507 (footing depth to frost line — 30 inches per the Town's Design Criteria — post-to-footing connection, and fastener/connector corrosion-resistance specifications per Table R507.2.3), per the Town's Deck Requirements guide
- Patio Cover / Carport Guide (with Spanish-language version) available on the Guides and Checklists page
- Setback verification via Weld County's Property Portal required before finalizing placement, particularly for corner lots or PUD-specific setback tables
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Deck/Patio Cover/Carport scopeSubmitted via CommunityConnect portal with site plan and structural details
- OptionalDeck Requirements GuideTown-published guide referencing 2018 IRC Section R507 deck construction provisions
- OptionalPatio Covers / Carports GuideTown-published guide (English and Spanish versions)
- OptionalStair and Handrail SpecificationsApplicable where the deck includes stairs, per the Town's published specification sheet
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based general schedule) | $33.80 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the April 2026 Town Fee Schedule | No separate flat deck/patio-cover/carport fee was found; billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule |
| Initial Plan Review Fee | 65% of total permit fees | — |
Water Heater Replacement Permit
VerifiedRequired for water heater installation or replacement in Lochbuie. Qualifies as a One Stop Permit (no plan review, typically issued within 24 hours), billed at a flat Specialized Permit fee distinct from the general valuation-based Building Permit schedule.
Verified 2026-07-13 · Source
Requirements
- One Stop Permit application must state the number of gallons and BTU rating of the water heater
- Plumbing contractor registration number required on the application if installed by a licensed contractor
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Water Heater scopeSubmitted via CommunityConnect portal, must include gallons and BTU rating
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water Heaters (Specialized Permit Fee Schedule) | $50.00 each | Town of Lochbuie Fees, updated April 2026, Specialized Permit Fee Schedule item 8 |
EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
VerifiedThe Town of Lochbuie has no dedicated EV-charger or EVSE permit type or fee line. Installing a Level 2 (240V) home EV charger requires a standard Town of Lochbuie Electrical Permit for the new circuit or service work. As with all Lochbuie electrical work, fee-setting is explicitly deferred to the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) schedule plus a 15% Town surcharge -- Lochbuie does not run its own locally-set dollar-figure electrical fee table for circuit or panel work.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical work must be performed by a contractor holding a Colorado DORA Electrical license, plus Town of Lochbuie Class E contractor registration
- Fee is charged per the Colorado State Electrical Board's own fee schedule (set under CRS 12-23-117 / 12-115-120), plus the Town's 15% surcharge, per the Town's April 2026 Fee Schedule, Section C item 7
- If the EV charger is added as a residential amp-upgrade Electrical Service Change, it may qualify for the faster One Stop Permit track (no plan review required); state the number of amps being upgraded on the application
- A simple new circuit added to an existing panel with no service change does not appear to independently qualify for the One Stop track -- confirm classification with the Town before applying
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Lochbuie Electrical Permit applicationSubmitted to Town of Lochbuie Community Development / Building for the EV charger circuit or service work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee (EV charger circuit or service work) | Electrical Permit fees as charged by the State of Colorado Electrical Board, plus 15% -- base state rate found: $57.00 flat for installation valuation not more than $2,000 (a standalone EV charger circuit typically falls here), or $5 per $1,000/fraction thereof plus $57.00 for valuation above $2,000; with Lochbuie's 15% surcharge, approx. $65.55 for a sub-$2,000 installation | Town of Lochbuie Fees, updated April 2026, Section C item 7 -- a direct pass-through of the CRS 12-23-117(3) / 12-115-120 state-mandated schedule, not a locally-set fee table. No distinct 'EV charger'/'EVSE' line item exists; this is the same general electrical-permit mechanism used for any circuit or service work in Lochbuie. Base rate exhaustively chased 2026-07-20: the Colorado State Electrical Board's own site (dpo.colorado.gov) returns HTTP 403 to automated fetch; the underlying state-mandated fee table was instead confirmed via Douglas County's official 'Electrical Permit Application and Electrical Fee Schedule' (douglasco.gov, filename dated 2025, table itself internally dated 01/12/2023 -- the most recent published copy located), Section B 'ALL OTHER FEES' (applicable to a non-square-footage-based residential circuit addition like an EV charger). This is the same statewide-capped rate every CO jurisdiction in this corpus must use as its ceiling under CRS 12-23-117(3), but the exact current-year (2026) figure was not independently reconfirmed against a state-published 2026 update, so treat the computed $65.55 as indicative rather than certain -- confirm with the Town (303-990-5776) or State Electrical Board (303-894-7800) before budgeting. |
| Class E (Electrical) Contractor License -- All Classes Registration Fee | $15.00 per calendar year | Prorated quarterly by month of issue per the April 2026 fee schedule; required of the installing electrical contractor, separate from the permit fee itself |
Sources & verification
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