Note: The Town of Foxfield does not require Business Licenses or Contractor Permits.

Permits

Before starting any project or submitting a permit application, please contact the Town Clerk, clerk@townoffoxfield.com or (303) 680-1544.

BUILDING PERMITS:

Building Permits, Fence Permits and building inspections for the Town of Foxfield are processed by SAFEbuilt Inc. Please note that the Arapahoe County Building Department no longer processes permits for the Town.

Building Permit Submittal Requirements: Residents should contact the Town Clerk and check the SAFEbuilt website: www.SAFEbuilt.com prior to submitting a building permit application. Go to www.SAFEbuilt.com, Click on "Nationwide", click on "Colorado", click on "Permit Submittal Requirements", click on "Foxfield"., or click on the following link:

http://www.safebuilt.com/Colorado_Guides_Forms/Permit_Submittal_Requirements/foxfield.php

Download a Building Permit Application (click here)

To schedule an Inspection:
Call 720-641-1956

Submit building & fence permit applications to:

Barry Kramer

Operations Manager/Building Official

SAFEbuiltinc Colorado

303-774-1388 x 103

303-774-0455 FAX

barry.kramer@safebuilt.com

www.safebuiltcolorado.com

Mailing address:

11409 Business Park Circle, Ste 350

Firestone, CO 80504

GRADING AND RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMITS:

Overlot Grading Permits, Right-of-Way Use Permits and related inspections are processed by the Town Engineer, WRC Engineering. The Town has specific requirements for Grading, Erosion and Sedimentation Control , Driveway Standards and any work in the Town Right-of-Way.

Please contact the Town Clerk at clerk@townoffoxfield.com or 303-680-1544 before submitting a Grading or Right-of-Way Use permit application. The preferred method of submittal is via e-mail to Ron Sprawls and the Town Clerk; however, a fax submission will suffice if necessary.

Town Engineer:

Ron Sprawls

WRC Engineering, Inc.

(303) 757-8513
(303) 758-3208 FAX

rons@wrceng.com

PERMIT APPLICATIONS: If you are planning to start a construction project (new construction, addition, remodel, accessory building, basement finish, roofing, deck, fence, driveway, culvert, grading, custom mailbox, swimming pools, hot tubs, work in the Town Right-of-Way, etc) please contact the Town Clerk. No project may be started until a permit has been approved.

Before planning any project be sure to consult the Foxfield Zoning Regulations and submit the appropriate permit application(s) that may be required. Failure to comply with Town Building Regulations or failure to obtain a permit could result in a fine and stop work order. Town regulations may be found on this website or may be obtained from the Town Clerk.

Types of Permits:In general, there are four types of permits that may be required. A brief description of each may be found below:

1. Building Permit

2. Fence Permit

3. Overlot Grading Permit

4. Right-of-Way Use Permit

Building Permit: All building projects, builders and contractors are required to comply with the Uniform Building Code in addition to specific requirements and design standards as adopted in the Town of Foxfield Zoning Regulations. Town of Foxfield building regulations differ from those of Arapahoe County and should be reviewed prior to starting a project. Building permits are issued by SAFEbuilt Inc.

In addition to satisfying zoning requirements, all accessory structures with a footprint greater than 120 square feet in area (barns, garages, sheds, etc) must incorporate specific design requirements as stated in the Town of Foxfield Zoning Regulations. Architectural rendering, elevation drawings, and site plans for all proposed accessory structures must be submitted to the Town for review and approval prior to applying for a building permit. Contact the Town Clerk for submittal requirements.

Fence Permit: A fence permit is required for all new fences, and for the repair or replacement of any portion of a fence if the repair or replacement changes the appearance, location or style. It is a property owner’s responsibility to ensure that a fence is constructed within the property boundaries. Property pins should be located prior to construction or replacement of any fence along a property line. Fence permits are issued by SAFEbuilt Inc.

Overlot Grading Permit: May be required when changing the contour of the surface of a property. This includes grading associated with building permits, placement of fill material, cutting or reshaping a slope, berms, landscaping or revising the area and/or point of discharge of surface drainage to adjacent property.

An Overlot Grading Permit is required if any one of the following conditions occurs:

1. The area of grading is greater than ten thousand (10,000) square feet;

2. More than 100 cubic yards of fill material is imported or placed from on site cut;

3. The proposed grading increases or changes the historical flow of surface water to adjacent lots

or the Town rights-of-way; or

4. The disturbed area is within 75 feet of an existing drainage way, floodplain, or wetlands as
determined by the Town Engineer by the Town Engineer. Contact the Town Clerk for an application.

Permit issued by the Town Engineer.

Right-of-Way (ROW) Use Permit: Required for all work performed in the Right-of-Way (ROW) including driveways, culverts, custom mailboxes, etc. (see ROW information). Contact the Town Clerk for information. Permit issued by the Town Engineer.