Building Permits, Park Reservations and Special Event Applications
Welcome to the Town of Paonia Building Permit Page
For the purpose of providing minimum standards to protect persons, property and public welfare of the town, the Town of Paonia has adopted the International Building Code, 2018 for building codes. Please allow up to two weeks for permits to be approved. Same-day permits will not be issued.
The Town of Paonia issues building permits that include, but are not limited to:
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- Building
- Re-roofing
- Mechanical
- Floodplain Development
- Fence
- Signs
- Demolition
- Excavation
- Sidewalk Closure
- Parades
- Special Event
Work exempt from building permits, but need zoning approval/review application:
- One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses provided the floor area cannot exceed 200 square feet. Must be in accordance with Chapter 16 Zoning Regulations.
- Fences not over 6 feet high; however, all fence-plans must be reviewed and approved as per Municipal Code Section 18-13-10
- Window and door replacement provided no structural changes are needed or proposed.
- Decks not exceeding 200 square feet in area, that are not more than 30 inches above grade at any point; however, a siteplan is required and subject to approval with regards to setback requirements.
- Re-siding without alteration of wall structure provided, however, the proposed weather barrier is not a stucco-type product*. (*If the stuccotype product will be applied over an existing masonry or concrete surface it too shall be exempt from requiring a permit.)
- If in doubt, please contact our office
Permit Process:
- Fill out the building permit application and submit the necessary plans
- Pay fees
- Once application and plans have been received, fees have been paid the Town will submit plans to Shums Coda for code review
- Once plans have been approved, inspections can be scheduled by contacting our office.
Important Links:
Permit Fee Rate Schedule