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Pierce building permits
VerifiedPierce, Colorado — as published 2026-08-25.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family, duplex, multi-family, and agricultural building construction within Pierce town limits. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC and 2024 Energy Conservation Code as adopted, plus the Town's published Design Criteria (30 PSF ground snow load, 115 MPH ultimate wind speed, 30-inch frost depth, Seismic Design Category B). Plan review and inspections are performed by SAFEbuilt Inc. under contract to the Town.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plans must comply with the 2024 IRC and 2024 Energy Conservation Code as adopted, and must meet the Town's Design Criteria: 30 PSF ground snow load, 115 MPH ultimate wind speed (Seismic Design Category B), 30-inch minimum frost line, ice and water shield required, under-floor protection required
- Completed Building Permit Application (single combined form covering Building/Electrical/Plumbing/Heating trades) with all fields completed — incomplete applications are not accepted
- General Contractor name, phone, and license number required; Electrical, Plumbing, and Heating contractor name/phone/license number required if those trades are part of the scope
- Applicants strongly encouraged to speak with the building permit technician at Town Hall before submitting plans, particularly for flood way/flood zone properties
- Zoning compliance: Building Coverage max 60%, Open Space min 30%, required setbacks/offsets verified by Town Engineer as part of plot plan review
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Pierce combined Building/Electrical/Plumbing/Heating application form; submitted online via the CommunityCore portal or in person at Town Hall
- RequiredConstruction Plans / Plot PlanReviewed by SAFEbuilt Inc. plan reviewers and the Town Engineer for zoning/setback compliance prior to permit issuance
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (whichever is greater) | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule; billed as separate 'SAFEbuilt $' and 'Town $' line items on the Building Permit Application, totaled as 'TOTAL FEES $'. Show full citationHideTown of Pierce Fee Schedule; billed as separate 'SAFEbuilt $' and 'Town $' line items on the Building Permit Application, totaled as 'TOTAL FEES $'. The underlying UBC (Uniform Building Code) valuation-based base table itself is not separately published on the Town's Fee Schedule page. |
| One Stop Building Permit (expedited option) | $15 or 15% (whichever is greater) | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule |
| Water Plant Investment Fee (new tap) | $12,500.00 In Town / $25,000.00 Out of Town | Applies to new construction requiring a new water tap; one Unit of Colorado-Big Thompson water right purchased on the open market also required |
| Sewer Plant Investment Fee (new tap) | $4,250.00 In Town / $8,500.00 Out of Town | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule, New Service — Sewer, Plant Investment Fee |
| Road Impact/Development Fee — Single Family | $575.00 (<1,500 sq ft), $720.00 (1,500-2,500 sq ft), $880.00 (2,500+ sq ft) per house | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule, Road Impact/Development Fees — Residential |
| School Impact Fee | Paid directly to Weld RE-9 school district (receipt required) | Not a Town-collected fee, but proof of payment is part of the Town's process per the Fee Schedule |
| Park Fee — Residential | $600.00 | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule, New Service — Park Fee – Residential |
| Drainage Impact/Development Fee — Residential | $300.00 (lots ≤10,000 sq ft), plus $0.05/sq ft over 10,000 sq ft | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule, New Service — Drainage Impact / Development Fees, Residential rows |
| Police Impact Fee | $150.00 per 1,000 sq ft | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule, New Service — Police Impact Fee |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, basement finishes, kitchen remodels, and other renovations involving structural, electrical, or plumbing modifications to existing residential structures in Pierce. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC as locally adopted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Per the Building Permits page, a permit is required for: Additions, Basement finish, Kitchen remodeling, Electrical modifications, Plumbing modifications, Structural modifications, Doors and windows (if dimensions or type change), and Walls (new, replacement, or removal)
- Completed Building Permit Application with project scope, square footage, and estimated value (materials and labor) detailed
- If walls are removed, project scope should identify whether they are load-bearing (structural)
- General Contractor and any applicable Electrical/Plumbing/Heating contractor name, phone, and license number required on the application
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame combined Town application used for new construction, scoped to the addition/remodel project
- OptionalProject-specific guide (as applicable)Town-published guides for Home Additions, Basement Finish, or similar project types (filenames reference the 2018 IRC cycle; current review is under the 2024 IRC per the Design Criteria page)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same schedule as new construction) | UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (whichever is greater) | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule |
| One Stop Building Permit (expedited option) | $15 or 15% (whichever is greater) | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule, New Service — One Stop Building Permit |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical modifications, new installations, and service work in Pierce. Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted per the Town's Design Criteria page. Electrical permitting authority is the Town of Pierce, administered through its contracted building official SAFEbuilt Inc. — confirmed 2026-07-23 via the live Weld County Code Sec. 29-1-10(C) (Municode, current through Ordinance 2026-05), which expressly limits Weld County's own Building Code, including 'plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations,' to 'the unincorporated areas of the County,' resolving the ambiguity created by DORA's jurisdiction list naming 'Weld' without an incorporated-town exclusion — see localAmendments for the full chase trail.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town of Pierce
- Electrical Contractor name, phone, and Colorado contractor license number collected on the combined Building Permit Application
- Homeowners performing their own electrical work at their own residence may do so per Colorado state rules, but all other electrical work must be performed by a licensed Electrical Contractor
- Gas piping over 10 feet in length is separately named on the Town's permit-required list (distinct from electrical, but often coordinated with mechanical/electrical trade permits)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Electrical Contractor fields)Submitted as part of the Town's combined application; Electrical Contractor Name, Phone, and License # required
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical work fee (folded into combined Building Permit Fee) | No separate published electrical-specific line item; billed under the same 'UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (greater)' structure via the 'SAFEbuilt $' / 'Town $' lines on the Building Permit Application | The Town's Fee Schedule page does not publish a standalone electrical fee table distinct from the general Building Permit fee, unlike jurisdictions (e.g. Vail) that pass through the CRS 12-23-117(3) state-mandated electrical fee schedule as a separate line item. |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing modifications and new installations in Pierce, issued as part of the Town's combined Building Permit Application. Governed by the 2024 IPC as adopted per the Design Criteria page. Plumbing permitting authority is the Town of Pierce, administered through its contracted building official SAFEbuilt Inc. — confirmed 2026-07-23 via the live Weld County Code Sec. 29-1-10(C) (Municode, current through Ordinance 2026-05), which expressly limits Weld County's own Building Code, including plumbing installations, to 'the unincorporated areas of the County' — see localAmendments for the full chase trail (same resolution as the electrical permit).
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by the Town of Pierce
- Plumbing Contractor name, phone, and Colorado contractor license number collected on the combined Building Permit Application
- Type of Sewage Disposal (Public or Septic), Water Supplier, and Tap Size fields required on the application
- Homeowners performing their own plumbing work at their own residence may do so per Colorado state rules, but all other plumbing work must be performed by a licensed Plumbing Contractor
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Plumbing Contractor fields)Submitted as part of the Town's combined application; Plumbing Contractor Name, Phone, License #, sewage disposal type, water supplier, and tap size required
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing work fee (folded into combined Building Permit Fee) | No separate published plumbing-specific line item; billed under the same 'UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (greater)' structure | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule does not itemize a standalone plumbing fee table |
| Water Tap & Inspection Fee (new service) | $200.00 or actual cost, whichever is greater | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule, New Service — Water, Tap & Inspection Fee; the Schedule prints '$200.00 or actual cost' and states the greater-of qualifier only on the Sewer tap row |
| Sewer Tap & Inspection Fee (new service) | $50.00 or actual cost, whichever is greater | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule, New Service — Sewer, Tap & Inspection Fee |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for furnace, air conditioner, boiler, and gas piping installation or replacement in Pierce, issued as part of the combined Building Permit Application. Governed by the 2024 IMC and 2024 IFGC as adopted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IMC and 2024 IFGC as adopted by the Town of Pierce
- Per the Building Permits page, a permit is explicitly required for: Air Conditioner/Furnace installations or replacement, Boiler installation or replacement, Gas piping over 10 feet in length, Gas log installations or replacement, and Water heater installation or replacement
- Heating Contractor name, phone, and Colorado contractor license number, plus Type of Heat and Type of Mechanical, collected on the combined Building Permit Application
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Heating Contractor fields)Submitted as part of the Town's combined application; Heating Contractor Name, Phone, License #, Type of Heat, and Type of Mechanical required
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical/HVAC work fee (folded into combined Building Permit Fee) | No separate published mechanical-specific line item; billed under the same 'UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (greater)' structure | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule does not itemize a standalone mechanical fee table |
Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing work in Pierce. Governed by the 2024 IRC/IBC as adopted; the Town publishes a dedicated Re-Roof Guide (filename retains 2018 IRC-cycle naming).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Re-roofing is explicitly listed on the Building Permits page as requiring a permit
- Ice and water shield required per the Town's Design Criteria (special construction requirement applying town-wide)
- Completed Building Permit Application with project scope and estimated value
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Re-Roof scopeTown's combined application form
- OptionalRe-Roof Guide (Town-published)Project-specific guidance document; filename references the 2018 IRC cycle though current review is under the 2024 IRC per the Design Criteria page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same schedule as general building work) | UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (whichever is greater) | No separate flat re-roof fee is published; billed under the general Fee Schedule's Building Permit line |
Rooftop Solar / Photovoltaic Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar panel installations in Pierce. Solar panels are explicitly named on the Building Permits page as requiring a permit. Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted for the electrical portion; the Town's Design Criteria page separately lists a state-level 'Solar Ready' requirement applicable to new construction, distinct from a retrofit solar installation permit.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Solar panels are explicitly listed on the Building Permits page as a project type requiring a permit
- Electrical work governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted
- No dedicated solar-specific submittal checklist is published by the Town as of the last verification; solar installations appear to be processed through the same combined Building Permit Application as other electrical work
- New construction is separately subject to a state-level 'Solar Ready' provision noted on the Design Criteria page (part of the same Electric Ready / Solar Ready / EV Ready bundle consistent with Colorado's HB22-1362 energy-code floor) — this is a new-construction code-compliance requirement, not itself a distinct permit type
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Solar/Electrical scopeTown's combined application form; Electrical Contractor fields completed for the PV installation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Building work fee (folded into combined Building Permit Fee) | No separate published solar-specific line item; billed under the same 'UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (greater)' structure | The Town does not publish a distinct photovoltaic fee category, unlike jurisdictions with a state-fee-schedule electrical pass-through (e.g. Show full citationHideThe Town does not publish a distinct photovoltaic fee category, unlike jurisdictions with a state-fee-schedule electrical pass-through (e.g. Vail's Section B 'All Other' PV-named category). Colorado caps the aggregate of all charges for a solar permit at the lesser of the Town's actual cost or $500.00 for a residential application and $1,000.00 for a nonresidential one, for systems under 2 MW DC — C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113 and § 31-15-602(4)(b)(I)(A) as amended by HB21-1284, in force until 31 December 2029. The cap governs where the valuation calculation exceeds it. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of structures within Pierce town limits. Explicitly listed on the Building Permits page as requiring a permit.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Demolitions are explicitly listed on the Building Permits page as a project type requiring a permit
- Completed Building Permit Application with project scope and estimated value
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Demolition scopeTown's combined application form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same general schedule) | UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (whichever is greater) | No separate flat demolition fee is published on the Fee Schedule; billed under the general Building Permit line |
Commercial Tenant Finish / Improvement Permit
VerifiedRequired for tenant finish, shell-only, and remodel/addition work on commercial and industrial structures in Pierce. The Building Permit Application form has a dedicated Commercial/Industrial Structures section distinguishing New Building, Shell Only, Remodel/Addition, and Tenant Finish scopes, and a separate 'Pierce Commercial Submittal Checklist' governs commercial submittals.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, and IECC as adopted for commercial construction per the Design Criteria page
- Business Name and specific commercial scope (New Building / Shell Only / Remodel-Addition / Tenant Finish) identified on the Building Permit Application's Commercial/Industrial Structures section
- Electrical Valuation captured as a distinct field on the application for commercial projects
- Pierce Commercial Submittal Checklist (2021) governs the required submittal document set for commercial projects. Note the document is served via a row-level onclick handler (not a standard link) in the Town's document-library table, so it does not surface as a direct link on the page.
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Commercial/Industrial sectionTown's combined application form, Commercial/Industrial Structures section
- RequiredPierce Commercial Submittal Checklist (2021)Confirmed 2026-07-23 by direct retrieval (the Supporting Documents table row uses a JS onclick handler pointing to /sites/default/files/2024-08/Pierce%20Commercial%20Submittal%20Checklist%202021_0.pdf rather than a standard link, which is why static-link checks missed it). The 3-page document covers three submittal procedures: (1) New Commercial Plan Submittal — requires a completed building permit application (project description, square footage, total and electrical valuation, construction type, occupancy group) plus an electronic set of the Town-approved site plan, and architect/engineer-stamped Architectural, Project Specification, Structural (with soils report and structural calculations), Electrical (load calculations, one-line diagrams, fault current analysis), Mechanical/Plumbing, and Fire Protection plans (if applicable), plus Energy Code Compliance documents, all per C.R.S. 12-4-112 stamping requirements; (2) Commercial Tenant Finish/Remodel — same application info plus stamped Architectural, Structural, Electrical, and Mechanical/Plumbing plans and Energy Code Compliance documents, scoped to the specific trade changes involved; (3) Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens — additional requirements: grease interceptor sized per the adopted Plumbing Code for qualifying operations; fire sprinkler system required for restaurants over 5,000 sq ft or 50+ occupants (Weld Fire Protection District); liquor licensing handled directly with the Town; Type I/Type II hood requirements by cooking-appliance type; two exits plus panic hardware for 50+ occupant loads; Weld County Health Department approval required before final inspection/CO; and a seating plan for indoor/outdoor dining areas. All three tracks route through SAFEbuilt for plan review, and any changes to an approved site plan require Town of Pierce approval before implementation.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same general schedule) | UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (whichever is greater) | No separate commercial-specific fee table is published; billed under the general Building Permit Fee Schedule line |
| Land Use Application Permit Fee (if the project involves rezoning, PUD, or special review) | $600.00 plus engineering/planning/recording/legal costs | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule, Misc Fees — Land Use Application Permit Fee, covering special review, rezoning and PUD applications |
Deck / Patio Cover / Carport Permit
VerifiedRequired for decks, patio covers, and carports in Pierce. Governed by the 2024 IRC as adopted; the Town publishes dedicated Decks and Patio Covers/Carports guides (filenames retain 2018 IRC-cycle naming).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Decks, Patio Covers, and Carports are each explicitly listed on the Building Permits page as project types requiring a permit
- Design must meet the Town's Design Criteria: 30 PSF ground snow load, 115 MPH ultimate wind speed, 30-inch frost line for any new footings
- Distance to property lines and corner-lot status collected on the Building Permit Application for setback verification
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Deck/Patio Cover/Carport scopeTown's combined application form; Decks and Accessory Buildings square footage fields
- OptionalDecks Guide / Patio Covers-Carports Guide (Town-published)Project-specific guidance; filenames reference the 2018 IRC cycle though current review is under the 2024 IRC per the Design Criteria page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same general schedule) | UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (whichever is greater) | No separate flat deck/patio-cover fee is published; billed under the general Fee Schedule line |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedPierce has no EV-charger-specific permit type or fee line. An EV charger (EVSE) circuit is electrical work and is permitted the same way as any other electrical modification in Pierce: on the Town's combined Building Permit Application (Electrical Contractor fields), governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted per the Town's Design Criteria page, and billed under the same 'UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (greater)' combined Building Permit fee structure — the Town's Fee Schedule does not publish a standalone electrical (or EV-specific) fee table. Separately, Pierce's Design Criteria page lists 'Electric Ready, Solar Ready, and EV Ready' as a State Code Requirement consistent with Colorado's HB22-1362 statewide energy-code floor, which requires new construction to be wired EV-ready (a distinct code-compliance requirement, not a separate charger-installation permit or fee).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town of Pierce
- Apply on the Town's combined Building Permit Application, completing the Electrical Contractor Name, Phone, and Colorado contractor license number fields
- New residential/commercial construction must meet the Town's 'Electric Ready, Solar Ready, and EV Ready' state code requirement (Colorado HB22-1362 floor) independent of any later EVSE-installation permit
- Homeowners may perform electrical work at their own residence per Colorado state rules; otherwise a licensed Electrical Contractor is required
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Electrical Contractor fields)Submitted as part of the Town's combined application; used for EVSE circuit installation the same as any other electrical work — there is no separate EV-charger application form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EV charger / electrical work fee (folded into combined Building Permit Fee, no EV-specific line item found) | No separate published EV-charger or electrical-specific line item; billed under the same 'UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (greater)' structure via the 'SAFEbuilt $' / 'Town $' lines on the Building Permit Application | The Town's Fee Schedule page does not publish a standalone electrical or EV-charger fee table distinct from the general Building Permit fee. Show full citationHideThe Town's Fee Schedule page does not publish a standalone electrical or EV-charger fee table distinct from the general Building Permit fee. No EV-charger-specific fee, rebate-tied permit, or expedited track was found on the Town's Building Permits page, Fee Schedule, or Design Criteria page. |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for the erection, installation, or substantial modification of any sign within Pierce town limits that is not specifically exempted. Governed by Chapter 16 (Zoning), Article 10 (Sign Code) of the Pierce Municipal Code (Ord. No. 2016-4), a dedicated sign-content-neutral regulatory article distinct from the Building Permits page's general project list. Applications are decided by the Town's Chief Administrative Official rather than routed through SAFEbuilt's general building-permit plan review.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- Sec. 16-10-50(c) (Sign permit required): 'A sign permit is required prior to the erection, installation or substantial modification of any sign that is not an exempt sign as defined in Subsection (d) below.'
- Sec. 16-10-50(d) exempt signs (do not require a sign permit, but may require a building or electrical permit if subject to those codes): signs required by law (traffic control, legal notice, address numbers per building code); flags on up to 3 building- or ground-mounted flagpoles per property (32 sq ft max per flag, 8 ft min clearance); signs of de minimis area (1 sq ft or less affixed to a building, one per visible elevation; or under 0.75 sq ft affixed to machines/equipment/fences/gates/gasoline pumps/utility cabinets); holiday decorations displayed no more than 60 total days per calendar year; interior signs not visible from residential lots, abutting property, or public rights-of-way; and temporary signs compliant with Division 4
- Permanent attached signs (wall, projecting, window/awning/under-canopy) are sized per Sec. 16-10-210 tables that vary by zoning district (R-1, R-2, C-1/C-2, I-1/I-2) — e.g., primary wall sign max area is 1 sq ft per 1 ft of facade width (R-1/R-2 nonresidential/multi-family) vs. 3 sq ft per 1 ft of facade width (C/I districts)
- Detached (monument) signs are sized per Sec. 16-10-220 — not allowed on single/two-family residential property; up to 18 sq ft per sign face (R-2 nonresidential/multi-family) or 1 sq ft per linear ft of street frontage up to 60 sq ft max (C/I districts), 4 ft max height (R-2) or 8-10 ft max height (C/I, depending on frontage)
- Temporary signs (yard, site, swing, sidewalk, inflatable, feather flags, banners) are subject to Sec. 16-10-320/16-10-330 number, size, height, and duration-of-display limits that vary by sign type, material, and zoning district
- Electronic message centers (EMCs) are limited to one per property (two on double-sided monument/projecting signs), must be enclosed in permanent material, capped at 50% of sign face area (freestanding) or the lesser of 35% / 32 sq ft (projecting/wall), limited to a 16 mm pixel pitch, static images displayed at least 10 seconds, and automatic dimming per Sec. 16-10-140
- Illumination of any kind is allowed only in the Highway 85 corridor per Sec. 16-10-130(c); internal illumination is prohibited outright in the R-1/R-2 Zoning Districts
- Prohibited outright regardless of permit: signs with more than two faces, animated/moving/flashing signs (except conforming EMCs), portable signs (except conforming temporary signs), pole signs (except via an approved Sign Design Program at qualifying intersections), and abandoned signs (Sec. 16-10-120)
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationSubmitted on a form approved by the Town's Chief Administrative Official, accompanied by the processing fee specified in the Town's Fee Schedule and any fees due under the applicable building code
- OptionalSign Design Program Application (optional alternative track)Per Sec. 16-10-420, allows a unified, pre-approved signage master plan for a development that may deviate from standard type/number/area/materials/illumination standards (subject to Board of Trustees approval at a public hearing within 31 days of application); total sign area under an approved program is capped at 150% of what strict compliance would otherwise allow
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Processing Fee | Sec. 16-10-410 states the application must be 'accompanied by the processing fee that is specified in the Town's Fee Schedule,' but the Town's live Fee Schedule page… Show full citationHideSec. 16-10-410 states the application must be 'accompanied by the processing fee that is specified in the Town's Fee Schedule,' but the Town's live Fee Schedule page (https://www.piercecolo.gov/government/administration/fees) publishes no standalone sign-permit line item — only the general 'Building Permit: UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (greater)' and 'One Stop Building Permit: $15 or 15% (greater)' lines. Contact Town Hall at 970-834-2851 or info@piercecolo.gov for the current sign-permit processing fee amount. |
Fire Sprinkler & Alarm Permit
VerifiedFire sprinkler system and fire alarm system work within Pierce town limits is reviewed and inspected by the Ault-Pierce Fire Protection District — the fire protection district serving the Town of Pierce (stations at 16680 CO Highway 14, Ault, CO and 601 2nd Street, Pierce, CO) — not by the Town's building department or its contracted building official, SAFEbuilt Inc. This is a separate permitting track from the Town's combined Building/Electrical/Plumbing/Heating permit process.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- Ault-Pierce Fire Protection District's own Plan Reviews & Fire Inspection page states verbatim: 'Ault Fire Protection District uses the 2018 International Fire Code.'
- The same page states: 'There may be fees associated with any plan reviews or fire inspections,' without publishing a dollar figure or itemized fee schedule
- The district publishes no standalone fire-sprinkler-specific or fire-alarm-specific permit application, checklist, or fee schedule — its 'Permits' and 'Forms & Permits' navigation pages are live but contain no permit documents
- This district-level fire review/inspection is separate from, and in addition to, the Town of Pierce's own combined Building Permit Application process administered by SAFEbuilt Inc. for the underlying construction
Required documents
- RequiredContact Ault-Pierce Fire Protection District directlyNo downloadable fire sprinkler or fire alarm permit application is published on the district's website (aultpiercefire.org) as of the last verification; the district directs applicants to contact it directly at (970) 834-2848 or info@aultpiercefire.org for permit-specific submittal requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Plan Review / Fire Inspection Fee | Ault-Pierce Fire Protection District's Plan Reviews & Fire Inspection page states 'There may be fees associated with any plan reviews or fire inspections' but publishes no dollar amount or fee table. Show full citationHideAult-Pierce Fire Protection District's Plan Reviews & Fire Inspection page states 'There may be fees associated with any plan reviews or fire inspections' but publishes no dollar amount or fee table. Contact the district at (970) 834-2848 or info@aultpiercefire.org for current fee information. |
Change of Use Permit
VerifiedA change in the use of any building or other structure within Pierce town limits requires a Town building permit, per the Town's Zoning Code enforcement provision (Sec. 16-19-30), which makes it 'unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, alter or change the use of any building or other structure within the Town limits without obtaining a building permit.' Processed through the same combined Building Permit Application used for all other Pierce permit types and reviewed by the Town's contracted building official, SAFEbuilt Inc., against the zoning and building code regulations then in effect.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- Sec. 16-19-30 (Enforcement; building permits), verbatim: 'It is unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, alter or change the use of any building or other structure within the Town limits without obtaining a building permit from the Town, and such permit shall not be issued unless the plans of and for the proposed erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration or use fully conform to the zoning and building code regulations then in effect, and unless plans are submitted to the Town pursuant to such regulations.'
- Same section: 'All such submitted plans may be disposed of by the Town 180 days after issuance of a certificate of occupancy' — applicants should retain their own copies of approved plans
- A building permit fee applies to change-of-use work, 'except that the following construction shall be exempt from paying a building permit fee: (1) All remodeling which does not extend the floor area of the building or alter walls or structural support of the building. (2) All construction with a total value of less than $50.00. (3) Accessory buildings of 100 square feet or less and anchored.' These are fee exemptions only — the underlying obligation to obtain a permit for a change of use is not itself waived by this list
- Sec. 16-19-40: 'A certificate of occupancy or completion shall only be issued after a final inspection has been completed' — applies to any accompanying heating, air conditioning, plumbing, or electrical system changes bundled with the use change
- Standard Building Permit Application requirements apply: General Contractor (and Electrical/Plumbing/Heating contractors as applicable) name/phone/license number, and zoning compliance verification (Building Coverage max 60%, Open Space min 30%, required setbacks)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Pierce's combined Building/Electrical/Plumbing/Heating application form, scoped to describe the proposed change of use; submitted online via the CommunityCore portal or in person at Town Hall
- RequiredSite Plan / Floor Plan showing existing and proposed usePlans must demonstrate the proposed use fully conforms to the zoning and building code regulations in effect at the time of application, per Sec. 16-19-30
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same general schedule as other Pierce building permits) | UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (whichever is greater) | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule; per Sec. 16-19-30, fee-exempt only for remodeling that doesn't extend floor area or alter structural walls, construction valued under $50.00, or anchored accessory… Show full citationHideTown of Pierce Fee Schedule; per Sec. 16-19-30, fee-exempt only for remodeling that doesn't extend floor area or alter structural walls, construction valued under $50.00, or anchored accessory buildings of 100 sq ft or less — a change of use outside these narrow exemptions is billed under the standard Building Permit Fee line |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.
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Codes & ordinances
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