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The Town of Blue River is following all Federal, State and Local Laws/Orders as it pertains to the COVID-19 Emergency.  Please see the document below for information on rules/regulations for construction sites, permits and inspections during this time.  For building questions, please email: info@townofblueriver.org.

A Town of Blue River Business License is required for all contractors and subcontractors. All Plumbing and Electrical Contractors are required to provide a copy of their current State issued Masters License with the submission of their Business License.

 

Building Codes

Construction Code: IRC 2018
Electrical 2017
Fire 2018
Energy 2012

Guidelines

For all Town of Blue River Building Guidelines; construction information; COVID19 Building information; approved colors and design guidelines click on the photo to be redirected.

Rules

I Want To....

The Town of Blue River has a tiered system of applying for a permit.  Please use the information below to determine which permit you would like to apply for.  For any questions, please email the Town at info@townofblueriver.org or call (970) 547-0545.

....Apply for a Type A Permit

Type A Permits:

  • New Construction
  • Additions
  • Garages
  • Variance
  • Plat Amendments
  • Subdivisions

Type A Permits require approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission.  The Planning & Zoning Commission meets once a month on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Click on the image to be redirected to the Type A Permit page.

Building

..... Apply for a Type B Permit

Type B Permits Include:

  • Shed/Small Structures
  • Excavation (Septic, Sewer, Utility, General)
  • Landscaping (Involving features, retaining walls, fire pits)
  • Berms
  • Solar
  • Fences
  • Chicken Enclosures
  • Decks

Type B Permits do not require Planning & Zoning Commission Approval and may be approved by the Building Official.  A site plan is required.  Click on the image to be redirected to the individual permits.

Shed

....Apply for Type C Permits

Type C Permits Include:

  • Staining/Siding
  • Roofs
  • Windows
  • Interior Remodel
  • Forest Management (Tree Cutting)
  • Hot Tubs
  • Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical Permits

Type C Permits may be approved by Town Staff.  Click on the image to be redirected to Type C Permits.

Contractor

Building Inspections

Inspections are conducted Monday-Friday and must be scheduled by 4 p.m. the day before.  Monday inspections must be scheduled by 4 p.m. Thursday. 

Please call or email the Town of Blue River at 970-547-0545 or email info@townofblueriver.org. 

You may check the status of your inspections via this link: https://www.summitcountyco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/717/Todays-Inspections?bidId

Building inspections

Pay Online

You can now pay for your permits and application fees online.  Click on the button to the right to be redirected to the Pay Online tab.

Pay online