Permits
Permit Packets from Planning and Building Services
The Departments of Building, Planning, Site Development, and Environmental Health work together in the review and approval of development permits. Because most development projects require permits from each of these departments, we have prepared permit packets that explain how permitting is coordinated to assure a seamless development review experience.
Each Packet (New SFR, Commercial/Multi-Family, and Residential Additions & Alterations) contains an overview and separate sections that describe each Department’s standards for development. Each section includes application forms and a list of submission materials necessary to apply for the permits for new construction, or additions & alterations.
COVID Submittal Hours: These permit applications may be submitted in person at the County Annex by appontment only, or submit your application electronically at permits@clearcreekcounty.us
New Single-Family Residence Packet
Residential Additions & Alterations
Commercial & Multi-Family Packet
The services provided by the Building Department are aimed at protecting the public’s safety by regulating the design, construction, materials, use and occupancy, and maintenance of buildings and structures within the unincorporated areas of Clear Creek County.
The Building Department is accepting these permit applications at the County Annex by appointment only, or submit your application electronically at permits@clearcreekcounty.us
Building Department Permits
Re-roof, Re-siding, Window Replacements, Residential Repairs
Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Permit
Permanent Signs and Fences Permit
The Site Development Department and the County Engineer reviews driveway and excavation plans, issues related permits, and monitors performance for driveway construction and construction on building sites.
Development/Excavation Permits
Grading/Excavation/Driveway/Retaining Walls/Defensible Space/Floodplain Permits
Environmental Health concentrates on controlling factors that impact public health and the environment around us. Locally, we oversee onsite wastewater treatment systems, protect our water sources from contamination and monitor outdoor air quality. Our counterparts at the state health department currently manage all routine and complaint inspections for food establishments, childcare facilities and schools.
Env. Health Permits
Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Permit
The Planning Department is responsible for processing land use applications for rezonings, divisions of land, subdivisions, and other land use entitlements. Planning Staff reviews building permits to ensure conformance with standards set forth in the Zoning Regulations such as permitted uses, building height, signage, animals, and other standards. Planning Staff is also responsible for long range and comprehensive planning updates, zoning code enforcement, special event permitting, and other special permits and programs.
Planning Department Permits
Short Term (Vacation) Rentals Permit
Commercial River Outfitters Licensing (Rafting Permit)
Road & Bridge Department
The Road and Bridge Department is responsible for maintaining the condition of over 200 miles of roads within the County's approved maintenance plan, as well as performing Capital Improvement projects and the special construction projects as requested by the Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners