- Home
- Government
- Departments A through H
- Engineering
- Apply for.....
- Landscape & Grading Permit
Landscape & Grading Permit
In general, a Landscape Grading Permit is required for all projects that disturb an area greater than 200 sf with no proposed building structure components. A Landscape and Grading permit may also cover utility work within private property.
The following documents must be submitted within a Landscape Grading permit application. Click on the following links for more information.
Click on the Guidelines below to determine permit requirements.
Landscape & Grading Permit Guidelines
- Site Plan and Drainage Narrative or Drainage Report
Minor Grading and Drainage Checklist
Major Grading and Drainage Checklist - Construction Mitigation Plan
Small Project Acknowledgement (less than 1000 sf disturbance area)
Medium Project Checklist (1000 - 2000 sf disturbance area)
CMP Manual (over 2000 sf disturbance area)
Construction Hours and Restrictions - Homeowners Association Compliance Form
HOA Form - Survey (if over 1000 sf)
Survey Checklist
Please note that projects proposing any of the listed below, must be submitted as building permits, NOT landscape/grading:
- Permanent retaining walls
- Renewable Energy Mitigation Program (REMP)
- Snowmelt, heat mats
- Hot tubs, pools, spas
- Outdoor heating, fireplaces, firepits
- Onsite energy sources
- Altered trash enclosures or receptacles
- Alterations to parking spaces
- Any structure
Accurate estimation of fees must take into account many factors specific to individual projects, and can change as projects are modified during construction. Please contact a Permit Coordinator at 970-920-5080 for assistance in estimating your fees. All fees below may be applicable to Landscape Grading Permits.
1. Engineering Permit Review Fee
2. City Use Tax: 2.1% of half of the project valuation, minus the first $100,000
3. County Use Tax: Total Permit Valuation x 10% (0.1) x 0.5% (0.005)
4. Zoning Fee: (hourly - 1 hour minimum): $325 minimum, $325 per hour for zoning review (only applies when zoning review is triggered)
5. Construction Mitigation Fees (affected area is over 400 square feet):
6. Parks Review Fee
7. Utilities Development Review Fee: Sec. 25.12.025: This fee applies to all projects that require engineering development review or that will change/add/remove water fixtures should use the municipal code for fee estimate.
The engineering fee and CMP fee will be discounted by 90% for those projects that do not include occupied space. Examples include roof repairs and driveway repairs. Demos lasting less than one week may be considered (depending on impact) for the discount. The discount will be reviewed on a case by case basis for roof alterations and landscaping alterations.
1. Engineering Permit Review Fee
2. City Use Tax: 2.1% of half of the project valuation, minus the first $100,000
3. County Use Tax: Total Permit Valuation x 10% (0.1) x 0.5% (0.005)
4. Zoning Fee: (hourly - 1 hour minimum): $325 minimum, $325 per hour for zoning review (only applies when zoning review is triggered)
5. Construction Mitigation Fees (affected area is over 400 square feet):
6. Parks Review Fee
7. Utilities Development Review Fee: Sec. 25.12.025: This fee applies to all projects that require engineering development review or that will change/add/remove water fixtures should use the municipal code for fee estimate.
The engineering fee and CMP fee will be discounted by 90% for those projects that do not include occupied space. Examples include roof repairs and driveway repairs. Demos lasting less than one week may be considered (depending on impact) for the discount. The discount will be reviewed on a case by case basis for roof alterations and landscaping alterations.