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Commercial Building Permit (New Commercial Buildings, Additions, Multi-Family) in Milliken, Colorado

Required for new commercial buildings, commercial additions, and multi-family projects in Milliken. Categorized under the Town's 'Commercial Permits' review tier (14-21 business days from full submittal), reviewed under the 2024 IBC as adopted via Ordinance No. 834 by the Building Department, operated under contract by SAFEbuilt/ProCode. Submitted online via CommunityCore; multi-family and all commercial projects require Front Range Fire Rescue approval.

Verified 2026-08-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Application submitted online via CommunityCore ('New Commercial Buildings, Additions and Tenant Finishes will be submitted online via CommunityCore', per the Building Application Process page)
  • Plans must comply with the 2024 IBC and related I-Codes as adopted via Ordinance No. 834
  • Construction documents must be prepared under a registered Colorado architect or professional engineer in responsible control, per the Town's New Commercial Building Submissions checklist (ProCode/SAFEbuilt), with emphasis on life safety, means of egress, barrier-free accessibility, structural integrity, code compliance, and scope definition
  • Multi-family and all commercial projects require fire department approval from Front Range Fire Rescue (970-587-4464 ext. 105, Plans@frfr.co) prior to permit issuance
  • A Colorado licensed electrician and/or plumber must perform the work — the residential Homeowners Affidavit option does not apply to commercial projects Owner-builderContractor
  • Contractors must be registered/licensed with the Town of Milliken via CommunityCore before permit issuance (Class I $100, Class II $75, specialty license $50 per the Fee Schedule)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit FeeThe Fee Schedule's Chapter 18 building cost table ('Building - Cost table per valuation (1997 UBC Schedule)') is published under the residential section; no separate commercial per-square-foot valuation table is published — commercial valuation is determined by the Town (the commercial Use Tax line references 'job valuation as determined by Town using Building Standards Magazine')
Valuation-based per the Town's 1997 UBC fee schedule
Plan Review — Commercial/IndustrialTown of Milliken Fee Schedule, effective May 1, 2026, Chapter 18, p.7 (confirmed by direct visual read)
65% of Building Permit Fee; repeat submittal $100
Plan Review — Resubmittal
$50.00
Building Permit Admin. Fee
10% of combined Building, Electrical, Construction Meter, and Plan Review fees
Use Tax — Commercial (2.5%)Fee Schedule Section 18-1-20 (Commercial and Industrial Development)
2.5% of materials cost, or 50% of job valuation as determined by the Town using Building Standards Magazine
Public Facilities Fee — CommercialFee Schedule Section 18-1-20
$0.10 per sq ft of building
Police Infrastructure Fee — Commercial
$0.10 per sq ft of building
General Administration Fee — Commercial
$0.10 per sq ft of building
Drainage Fee — CommercialFee Schedule Section 18-1-20
$700.00 up to 7,000 sq ft of hard surface; $0.32 per sq ft over 7,000
Street Fees — Commercial (use-based, per 1,000 sq ft)Full use-type table on Fee Schedule p.8; impact fee for uses not listed: $50 + outside consultant fees
Varies by use: e.g., Mini-Warehouse $520, Warehouse $1,032, General Light Industrial $1,448, Office General <100,000 sf $3,366, Sit-Down Restaurant $3,555, Bank $7,446, Fast-Food Restaurant $10,319, Convenience Store $11,513 (all per 1,000 sq ft)
Sewer Tap Fee — Commercial/Industrial (by meter size)Fee Schedule p.8, Sewer Capital Investment Fee
5/8" $4,555; 3/4" $6,833; 1" $11,388; 1.5" $22,777; 2" $36,443; 2.5" $47,831; 3" $54,664
Construction Meter
$50.00
Electrical Permit
According to State Regulations

Review timeline

Plan reviewMilliken’s published plan-review target
14–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Footings/foundation prior to pour or backfill

  2. 2

    Structural/Framing Rough

    Framing complete before cover, including fire-resistance-rated assemblies

  3. 3

    Electrical Rough / Mechanical Rough / Plumbing Rough

    Trade rough-ins before concealment; schedule at least one full working day in advance

  4. 4

    Electrical Final / Mechanical Final / Plumbing Final

    Trade finals

  5. 5

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    Final building inspection; the Town states to allow up to one week for Final Certificate of Occupancy

See the full Milliken inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • All commercial projects require Front Range Fire Rescue approval (970-587-4464 ext. 105, Plans@frfr.co) — engage them early, as fire review runs alongside the Town/SAFEbuilt building review.
  • Commercial street (impact) fees vary enormously by use type — from $520 per 1,000 sq ft for a mini-warehouse to $11,513 per 1,000 sq ft for a convenience store — so the same shell building can carry very different fee totals depending on the declared use.
  • The Homeowners Affidavit option available on residential projects does not apply to commercial work: a Colorado licensed electrician and/or plumber must perform the work, and all contractors need Town of Milliken licensing via CommunityCore. Owner-builderContractor
  • The Town publishes both a Long and a Condensed version of its New Commercial Submittal Checklist (ProCode/SAFEbuilt-branded); commercial kitchens have their own additional submittal checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Milliken requires a commercial building permit (new commercial buildings, additions, multi-family) for: Application submitted online via CommunityCore ('New Commercial Buildings, Additions and Tenant Finishes will be submitted online via CommunityCore', per the Building Application Process page); Plans must comply with the 2024 IBC and related I-Codes as adopted via Ordinance No. 834; Construction documents must be prepared under a registered Colorado architect or professional engineer in responsible control, per the Town's New Commercial Building Submissions checklist (ProCode/SAFEbuilt), with emphasis on life safety, means of egress, barrier-free accessibility, structural integrity, code compliance, and scope definition; Multi-family and all commercial projects require fire department approval from Front Range Fire Rescue (970-587-4464 ext. 105, Plans@frfr.co) prior to permit issuance; A Colorado licensed electrician and/or plumber must perform the work — the residential Homeowners Affidavit option does not apply to commercial projects; Contractors must be registered/licensed with the Town of Milliken via CommunityCore before permit issuance (Class I $100, Class II $75, specialty license $50 per the Fee Schedule). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Milliken Building Department (contracted operations administered by SAFEbuilt, formerly branded ProCode Inc.) at 970-587-4331 (Town Hall / general inquiries); 970-652-5224 (Building Permit Tech / Community Development); 970-305-3161 ext. 1 (Inspections, ProCode/SAFEbuilt) before starting work.

Plan review for Commercial/Industrial projects is 65% of the Building Permit Fee (repeat submittal $100), plus a 10% Building Permit Admin. Fee on the combined Building, Electrical, Construction Meter, and Plan Review fees, per the Town's Fee Schedule effective May 1, 2026.

The Town's Building Application Process page publishes a 14-21 business day plan review window from full submittal for Commercial Permits (new buildings, additions, tenant finishes, and multi-family); the Building Department page estimates ~20 business days for new commercial.

You'll need: Commercial Building Permit Application (CommunityCore); Recorded Deed; Cover Sheet with Design Criteria; Site Plan (to scale); Geotechnical (Soils) Report; Engineered Foundation Plan; Full Construction Drawings; Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Plans; Structural Calculations; Proof of Adequate Water and Water Meter Pit Diagrams. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Milliken requires 5 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit (new commercial buildings, additions, multi-family), in order: Foundation, Structural/Framing Rough, Electrical Rough / Mechanical Rough / Plumbing Rough, Electrical Final / Mechanical Final / Plumbing Final, Final / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through Town of Milliken Building Department (contracted operations administered by SAFEbuilt, formerly branded ProCode Inc.) (970-587-4331 (Town Hall / general inquiries); 970-652-5224 (Building Permit Tech / Community Development); 970-305-3161 ext. 1 (Inspections, ProCode/SAFEbuilt)).

Apply through Town of Milliken Building Department (contracted operations administered by SAFEbuilt, formerly branded ProCode Inc.) at 1101 Broad Street, Milliken, CO 80543 (Town Hall / Building Department); ProCode/SAFEbuilt regional office at 39 S. Parish Avenue, Suite 220, Johnstown, CO 80534. Phone: 970-587-4331 (Town Hall / general inquiries); 970-652-5224 (Building Permit Tech / Community Development); 970-305-3161 ext. 1 (Inspections, ProCode/SAFEbuilt), email: bldgdept@millikenco.gov (Building Department); COemail@safebuilt.com (SAFEbuilt general); jgesick@safebuilt.com and jogonzalez@safebuilt.com (Building Officials). Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., per the Town's Building Department page. Official information: https://millikenco.gov/160/Building.

Milliken, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Town of Milliken Inspections & Building Codes page, https://millikenco.gov/163/Inspections-Building-Codes; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC); Code Amendments and Adopting — Ordinance No. 834 (adopted December 22, 2025), which brings the Town's codes into alignment with the respective 2024 ICC editions listed above; Milliken Municipal Code, Chapter 18 (Building Regulations). Local amendments apply — see the Milliken overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Milliken building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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