I just want to build a garage, addition, deck, or finish my basement, do I really need all the submittal documents listed on the building permit application?
Yes. Any type of addition, alteration, remodel, garage, or deck permits requires:

• The warranty deed
• The approved planning and zoning sheet and the approved plot plan. Please contact Planning and Zoning @719-836-4254 or planner@parkco.us
• The ISDS (individual sewage disposal system) approval form. Please contact Environmental Health @ 719-836-4267 or pcehealth@parkco.us for details.
• A copy of your driveway permit. The only exception is that if the property already has a structure on it you do not need to provide the building department with a driveway permit.
• The necessary forms from the fire department or fire protection district you are in. Please contact the applicable fire district, Platte Canyon Fire Department @ 303-838-5853, Hartsel Fire Department @ 719-836-3500, Jefferson/Como at 719-836-2082 and Southern Fire Protection at 719-689-9479, to see what approvals you need from them and associated fees.
• A GOOD map with directions to the project, please no map-quest or internet maps.
• The completed homeowner statement of responsibility if you are doing the permit as an owner/builder.
• The completed homeowner statement of responsibility if you are doing the permit as an owner/builder.
• Two complete sets of construction drawings showing what you are planning to build and how you plan to build it.

Please note you must have the approvals from the other departments before you submit your application to the building department and you must submit all required documents at the same time. Partial submittals will not be accepted.

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1. During what hours is the Building Department open?
2. What can I build without a permit?
3. Do I need a permit to re-roof my house, garage, barn, or shed?
4. My septic, driveway, planning and zoning sheet, and plot plan are already approved. Does the Building Department already have copies on record?
5. I already have submitted my plans for a permit or I already have my building permit and I want to make some changes to my blueprints/field plans?
6. Do I need a permit to put a woodstove in my house?
7. Do I need a permit to tear down a structure, or any portion thereof ?
8. I just want to build a garage, addition, deck, or finish my basement, do I really need all the submittal documents listed on the building permit application?
9. How long are building permits good for?
10. Do I need a permit to finish my basement?
11. What is the frost depth in Park County?
12. What is the building code for Park County?
13. Can I have someone other then myself or a licensed/ registered contractor drop off and/or pick up permits for me?
14. Can I live in a trailer on my property while I build my house?
15. Do I need a permit for a deck?
16. Does Park County require contractors to be licensed/registered?
17. Does my shed require a permanent foundation?
18. Can I camp on my property?
19. Can I put a mobile home on my property?
20. Can I put a shed or a garage on my property prior to a house?
21. What is the smallest cabin/house I can build?
22. Do I need the fire mitigation listed in the building permit guide?
23. Can I put a modular or HUD home on my property?
24. How do I get a plumbing or electrical permit?
25. Do my plans have to be engineered?
26. Can I build my own home?
27. What do building permits cost?
28. What are the snow and wind loads for Park County?
29. Can I just build a primitive/weekend/hunting cabin without water, sewer, electrical or plumbing?
30. What inspections are needed and in what order are they required?
31. How do I find out if there were ever any building permits on a property?
32. How often do I need to get an inspection to keep my permit valid?