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Answers To Frequently Asked Questions About Pueblo County Building Permits

By Stephen Reed


The building codes within your area are enforced by the local municipal building department. The same body is responsible for issuing permits before a land owner can construct a new structure or renovate, alter, extend or demolish an existing one. The rules that govern the approval of Pueblo County building permits allow the municipality to protect the best interests of property owners and the community at large.

Not all permits that are applied for are approved. Before this can happen your application will be reviewed where the municipality will check out the work you intend to do and whether it meets the local codes. The set codes in your area dictate matters of building design and construction standards. There are zoning bylaws, accessibility, resource conservation, health, fire protection and safety objectives that must always be adhered to.

Even if you legally own a specific lot, there are developments you cannot do without first getting a permit. This very important document has to be obtained before you put a mobile structure on your property or construct one that exceeds ten square feet. You also need to get a permit before constructing seasonal buildings, excavating, renovating, extending, repairing or altering the use of an existing structure. If you want to install, repair, extend, or alter an on-site sewer system, you are also required to first obtain a permit.

As a property owner, you may want to have a good understanding of the process of applying for a permit. Well, the relevant application can be sourced from the website of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs or you can go directly to the municipality offices. You will need to provide an attachment of your plans, drawings and other documents allied with the developments you wish to make.

Once it is affirmed that your work is compliant with the building codes within your area as well as other laws like the local zoning bylaws, your application will be forwarded to other municipal officials for more reviewing. Permits for minor building changes or additions typically get approved easily and quickly. You will however need to be patient if your building proposal is more intricate.

Depending on the nature of the developments you have in mind, your application will be refused or approved between 10-30 days. In the event where a permit cannot be issued, the reasons why will be indicated, allowing you to get the highlighted concerns resolved. If an application is refused because of technical requirements that touch on the zoning bylaws or local building codes, you can decide to work with an attorney to have your matter reviewed in court.

Your developments must be inspected at various stages of your undertakings. The municipality will take between 2-5 business days to show up for inspections. This allows them to reconfirm that your work matches the terms of the approved permits and plans. The project should also be seen to accurately comply with the local building codes.

First timers in applying for building permits may find the due process to be a little challenging. For the process to be easier, you can choose to source the relevant documents through a licensed local contractor. The expert will know just what is needed for an application to have a good chance of being approved.




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