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Lake County Building Department
505 Harrison Avenue – P. O. Box 513
Leadville, Colorado 80461
Telephone (719) 486-2875 - Fax (719) 486-4179

Step by Step Procedures to
Apply for a Building Permit

Applicable on all construction:

1. Building Permit Application along with two sets of plans and
two site plans.
2. Building Permit Approval Form with all Agency signatures.
3. Plan Check List must be completed and signed.
4. Payment of Building Permit Fee. This will be calculated in our
office. Checks payable to: Lake County Treasurer.

The following may not be applicable if a Septic or Well are
already in place, or if your property is located within the
Parkville Water District, Mt. Elbert Water District or
Leadville Sanitation District:

1. Septic Application with fee. (see septic permit application)
2. Percolation test results, stamped by a Colorado Registered
Engineer or Hydrologist.
3. Approved Well Permit from the State of Colorado - We can no
longer accept a well permit application.
4. Driveway Permit with $50 fee - Not applicable if site is located
within the Leadville City Limits.

All of these requirements MUST BE SUBMITTED or we cannot
accept your application
LAKE COUNTY
BUILDING APPLICATION PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
(Please Read!!)
Lake County and the City of Leadville have adopted construction regulations and permitting requirements to
help assure that structures meet certain minimum standards for safeguarding the occupants, property and the
public welfare.
Permit Required
Regulations require a Building permit to conduct the following activities.
 New building construction
 Additions and alterations to existing structures
 Structural repairs to existing buildings
 Relocation of existing buildings
 Change in use or occupancy of existing buildings
 Abatement of unsafe buildings or structures
In addition to the Building Permit, some projects may also require an electrical permit,
plumbing permit, or a mechanical permit. If applicable, a separate electrical permit is required
for the installation of a well. These are all separate permits and are not included in the
Building Permit.

Work Exempt
Lists of common projects that do not require a building permit are:
 One story detached accessory buildings used as a tool or storage shed, or for similar
purposes, which do not exceed 200 square feet.
 Fences not over 6 feet high.
 Retaining walls not over 4 feet from top to bottom and do not support a surcharge.
 Painting, papering, and similar work.
 Barns and storage buildings used for agricultural purposes only.
 Re-roofing re-siding with similar materials.

Unless specifically authorized, no construction work may be performed on your project until a
Building Permit has been issued. Projects commenced without proper authorization are
subject to a penalty equal to the base permit fee. Additionally, circumstances may require
you to remove part or all of your project up to that point.

Manufactured housing (mobile homes) placed in a mobile home park do not require a building
permit, but an electrical permit for electrical service, a plumbing permit for water and sewer
and a mechanical permit for gas service is required.
Lake County has adopted the following codes:
 International Building Code, 2006 Edition
 International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, including Appendices E and G
 International Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition
 International Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition
 International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 Edition
 International Existing Building Code, 2006 Edition
 National Electric Code, 2008 Edition
 International Fire Code, 2006 Edition; including Appendices B, C, D, and F.
 International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 edition
Code Amendments and Design Information

Wind and Seismic

 Basic Wind Speed = 80 mph
 Seismic Zone = 1

Building Foundations

 Wall reinforcing must meet the minimum requirements specified in the 2006 IRC, with the
exception of private dwellings and related structures. They may use #4 bar @ 24” horizontally
and vertically for 8” walls.
 Concrete footings shall be a minimum of 8 inches thick and 16 inches wide with two #4 bars
continuous. (On overlapping points, a 2’ minimum is required).
 Bottom of footings shall be placed a minimum of 4 feet below finished grade.
 Foundation for single story garages and lesser structures shall be evaluated on a case by
case basis.

Soils

Soils tests are not normally required for dwellings and related construction, although such work may
be required when circumstances warrant. Commercial and industrial structures of significance
require a soil report as part of the submittal for a building permit.

Guard Rails

Open guardrails shall have intermediate rails or an ornamental pattern with spacing less than the
diameter of a 6 inch sphere, except in industrial and commercial locations not open to the public.

Design Criteria

All design criteria used for the structure must be clearly stated on the plans. Please include snow
loads, floor loads and soil bearing capacity.

 Plans found to be lacking in design or detail will be rejected, causing
your plans to lose their place in the order of review. Submitting a clear,
well detailed set of plans will help insure your permit is issued in a timely
fashion. Good planning also helps to prevent costly mistakes in the field.

 Payment of the Building Permit Fees must be made at the time of
submittal. The fees will be calculated at the time of permit application.

 If you disagree with any orders, decisions or determinations made by the
Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of the
codes, you have the right to appeal such decisions to the “Lake County
Building Code Board of Review.” Information on this process may be
obtained upon request.
Permits

Separate permits are required for each separate structure. Separate permits are also required for
separate types of work such as building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical. The Building Permit
authorizes the construction of the foundation system, framing, sheathing and related finish work for
the overall building or structure and its attachments such as porches and decks.

Application Form
 Provide all requested information on the application form. This information is needed in
order to process your application so, please write legibly.
 All construction sites must have a physical address. If the project does not have an address
or you do not know it, contact the Land Use Planner to have one assigned. The name of a
mining claim or a lot number is not an address. If you need to have an address assigned,
include on your site plan the name of the property owner, legal description of the lot,
property lines, easements, named roads, any existing or proposed structures including
buildings, well, septic tank, and leachfield.
 A setback distance is the closest perpendicular distance from the property line to the
footprint of the structure. Attachments such as porches or a carport must be considered in
determining the setback distance. Certain types of work such as, new construction,
alterations to the exterior of a building or changes in occupancy; cannot be reviewed without
this information. These distances should be discussed with the Land Use Planner prior to
the planning process, as they can place limits and/or additional requirements on the project.
 The owner or his representative must sign and date the form.

Approval Form
 Your project may require approval from a number of different agencies. The Approval Form
provides a checklist for the entities usually involved. A member of the Building Department
will be happy to aid you in identifying which approvals you will need for your particular
project.
 Some subdivisions require approval from their architectural review committee before
commencing any construction projects. Make sure the plans you submit have been
reviewed and approved by the subdivision’s review committee. Having to submit new plans
to the Building Department could result in added cost for additional review time.
 In some cases, agencies other than those listed may be involved, such as the Corp. of
Engineers or the U.S. Forest Service. Provide copies of any permits or letters of approval
from any of these agencies. For individual wells, you must provide a copy of the well permit.
Water supply by any means other than those listed will have to be explained in detail and
submitted for approval as an alternate means of supply.
 All pertinent approvals by other agencies must be obtained prior to submitting plans for
review.

Approved Plans & Inspection Card:
The sets of approved plans that you receive back are the plans you must use for your construction. They
must be kept at the construction site at all times. The inspection card and Building Permit will be
contained in a plastic permit holder to protect them. The plastic permit holder must be posted in an
obvious location on the construction site and in such a manner as to give the inspector ready access to it.
Copies of any other permits that your project requires should be kept in the permit holder, as well. After
each inspection, the inspector will leave copies of each field inspection report inside the permit holder.
In addition, the project address MUST be posted and clearly visible from the roadway.
Lake County Building and Land Use Department
Building Land Use Environmental Health Code Enforcement

ELEVATIONS FOR LEADVILLE AND SURROUNDING SUBDIVISIONS

Beaver Lakes Filing #1 9,800 feet

Beaver Lakes Filing #2 10,800 feet

Centennial Heights 9,500 feet

Dowen Tract 9,600 feet

EE Hill Estates 9,600 feet

Four Seasons 10,000 feet

Gem Valley Filings #1 & #2 10,000 feet

Gordon Acres 9,400 feet

Grand West Properties 9,900 feet

Homestake Subdivision 10,000 feet

Homestake Trout Club 10,300 feet

Matchless Estates 10,000 feet

Mt. Massive Trout Club 9,500 feet

Piney Run 10,200 feet

Rockey Acres 9,200 feet

South Arkansas 9,200 feet

Stringtown 9,900 feet

Sylvan Lakes 10,300 feet

Turquoise Lakes Estates 9,800 feet

Twin Lakes 9,400 feet

Twin Lakes Filings
1-A, 1B & 1-C 9,600 feet
Plans Check List
Lake County Building Department
Parties submitting plans are responsible for providing all information necessary to perform a complete plan
review for Code compliance. Incomplete plans will be rejected and may need to be resubmitted only after all
requested information is included. Review time for all plans will be the same, whether it is a new submittal or a
re-submittal. Shaded sections are for office use only!
General

Submittal must include two sets of plans with the applicants name and project address on
every sheet, the plans shall be drawn to scale at no less than 1/4" = 1' (except the site plan),
drawing sheets shall be 24" x 36".
Loads and material strengths used to design the structure are included. (Snow load(s), actual or
assumed soil bearing capacity, concrete strength, type and grade of wood members, type and strength
of laminated wood members, etc.).
Any alternate details or construction methods that will not be used must be struck through,
clearly indicating it is not pertinent.
Res or Com Check has been done and printed results submitted with plans. (This can be done by
going to www.enerycodes.gov, downloading the software and entering the required
information. Print the results)

Site Plan

Plans show property lines, easements, public access road or street, streams, springs, and
wetlands.
All site improvements, including adjacent parcels, existing and proposed are shown;
including structures, waste disposal systems, wells, and driveways.
Plan is fully dimensioned showing property line lengths, perpendicular distances from the
proposed structure to the property line, and distance from the well to the absorption field.
Plan includes the lot number, subdivision, address, a north arrow, adjacent street names,
landmarks and the direction and amount that the site slopes.
Indicate the distances from the edge of the road to proposed structure.
A survey report to verify setbacks is required at Homestake Subdivision at the time of
foundation and/or footing inspection.
Architectural
Plan Views

A complete floor plan is included for each level, including the basement, and rooms are
labeled as to use.
Window and door sizes are shown, emergency egress windows are noted and tempered
glass is shown where required.
Location of smoke detectors, fans, gas appliance vents, plumbing fixtures (including hot
tubs, spas, or whirlpool tubs), size of furnace or boiler and water heater, are shown and type
of fuels are specified.

Elevational Views
Full elevational views, including foundation, are provided for all four (4) sides.
Reference the average, naturally occurring grade at the base of the structure which exists
prior to construction on all 4 views using a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot.
Foundation steps, openings and finished grade are shown.
Attic and crawl space vents are shown
Cross Sections

Sectional views of all aspects of the project are provided.
All ceiling heights and roof slopes are shown.

Foundation
A fully dimensioned foundation plan is provided.
Location, size and details are provided for all walls, footings, piers, and pads.
Size, spacing, and grades of all reinforcing are shown.
The locations of all wall openings and foundation steps are shown.
Any cantilevered walls are fully detailed and stamped by a COLORADO engineer.
Water proofing and subsurface drainage are indicated.
Survey Report required at Homestake Subdivision via survey report to verify setbacks.

Structural Framing
A framing plan is provided for each floor, roof, decks, garages and porches.
Type, size and spacing of all joists, rafters and stud walls are shown.
Layout and spacing of trusses are shown, any site-built trusses are detailed and stamped by a
COLORADO licensed engineer (certified details or pre-manufactured trusses may be
submitted when received from supplier).
All framing plans shall include the support system, with the location and size of all bearing
walls, beams, headers and columns. Please note the posts and beams on either the floor or
roof framing plans.
Type and size of all doors and window headers are shown.
Lateral bracing provisions are shown.
Type, thickness and rating of floor and roof sheathing are shown.
Major framing connections are detailed.
Width, clear height and rise and run of all stairways are shown including the location and
heights of hand and guardrails.
All design loads are noted (roof, floor, and decks).

Modular Homes

A full foundation plan is required (See “Foundation” requirements above).
Plans submitted must be stamped by a Colorado Engineer or have the State of Colorado

Division of Housing stamp with date.
Snow load must be stamped by a Colorado Engineer.
Otherwise, submit a letter from the manufacturer stating the pitch of the roof with applicable
snow load and the manufacturer’s certification that the plans meet or exceed the requirements
set forth by the State of Colorado Division of Housing for a HUD or UBC modular home.

(Owner) Checked off by ______________________________ on _____________ 20___.

(Office) Checked off by_______________________________on______________20___.
Lake County Building Department
P.O. Box 513  505 Harrison Avenue  Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-2875  Fax (719) 486-4179
Building Permit Application and Approval Form
Office Use Only

Building Valuation $ Date Received __________________
Base Permit Fee $ Permit #
Plan Review Fee $ Check # ____________________
Building Permit Fee $

Please Print All Information Legibly
Contact Information
1.)Applicant Phone
Mailing Address
2.)Owner of Property ________________________________
Phone ________________
Mailing Address
_________________________________________________________
3.)Contractor Phone
4.) Architect/Engineer Phone
Site Information
1.) Location of Construction: City of Leadville Lake County Twin Lakes
2.) Project Address
3.) Legal Description:
Section Township Range
Subdivision
Lot Block Filing

Project Information
Type of Work
New Addition Alteration (Internal or External) Change of
Occupancy
Use of Structure
Single Family Dwelling Private Garage Private Storage Building
Other Private Structure
Commercial
Industrial
Other
Work Description______________________________________________________
Previous Use (For Change of Occupancy)
Building Permit Application
Page 2
Building Information
Distance to Property Line
Front Yard Setback: Rear Yard Setback:
Side Yard Setbacks (Left Side): (Right Side):
Street Setback: Area of Lot:
Total Building Height: Easements: __________________

Wood Frame Modular Steel Frame Masonry Other__________

Number of Bedrooms: (New): (Existing):
Number of Floors: Number of Bathrooms:
Area of Spaces (in square feet, using outside dimensions)
Unfinished Basement: First Floor: Second Floor:
Finished Basement: ______________ Garage: Carport:
_________ Deck: Other:
Total Area of Enclosed Spaces: ___

Utility Information
Water Supply Individual Well Public System
______________________________

Waste Disposal System Individual System Public System
_____________________

Primary Heating System Electric Natural Gas Propane Wood Other
_______

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge this application information is correct.
I understand that no work on the applied for project may be performed until
authorization is given by the Building Official and work that is authorized must be
inspected at specified stages of the construction and be approved before the work
may proceed to the next stage. I further understand that requests for inspections must
be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Applicant’s Signature _______________________________ Date __________
Building Permit Approval Form
ADDRESS:
Architectural Review
Subdivision_________________
Date Approved Denied Not Applicable

Comments:

Water (please check one) ) Call your water company for a locate
Parkville Water 2015 Poplar Street 486-1449
_____________________ Water District
Individual Well (include copy of permit)