Building Permits in Cotopaxi, CO

CO (unincorporated Fremont County, ZIP 81223), a small at-grade accessory concrete slab of 120 square feet or less (a walkway or equipment pad) is generally exempt from a building permit under the 2018 IRC. A slab that forms part of a building foundation or will support a structure requires a permit from Fremont County Building Department. Call 811 before any excavation.

CO (unincorporated Fremont County, ZIP 81223), a freestanding deck not more than 30 inches above grade and not more than 200 square feet is exempt from a building permit under the 2018 IRC. A deck attached to the dwelling, or one higher than 30 inches, requires a building permit from Fremont County Building Department because the ledger connection and guards are structural.

CO (unincorporated Fremont County, ZIP 81223), a fence 6 feet or less in height is generally exempt from a building permit under the 2018 IRC; a fence taller than 6 feet requires a building permit from Fremont County Building Department. County zoning still regulates fence height, especially in front yards and on corner lots. Confirm height limits with Fremont County Building Department.

CO (unincorporated Fremont County, ZIP 81223), an at-grade uncovered concrete or paver patio is generally exempt from a building permit under the 2018 IRC. Adding a roof, cover, or screen enclosure makes it an accessory structure that requires a building permit from Fremont County Building Department.

CO (unincorporated Fremont County, ZIP 81223), a retaining wall 4 feet or less measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, with no surcharge, is exempt from a building permit under the 2018 IRC. A wall over 4 feet, or any wall supporting a surcharge (slope or load), requires a building permit and engineered design from Fremont County Building Department. Provide drainage behind the wall.