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Frequently Asked Questions about
 Site Development

What are the requirements for submitting a "Driveway and Building Site Excavation" application?

A single page application, which provides necessary information, must be filled out completely and signed by the applicant. This is submitted to the Site Development department along with a scaled site plan which illustrates, property lines, driveway and building site locations, dimensions and grades, off-site erosion control mitigation, and any other pertinent site characteristics. A zoning disclosure form is also required to be submitted at this time. In-office hours for the Site Development Inspector are Monday-Friday 8am-9:30am. 

Site Development Department
P.O. Box 2000, 111 Rose St.
Georgetown Co. 80444
303-679-2421
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What is the cost of a driveway permit?

The driveway and excavation permit has a fee of $350. Other associated fees include:

• Defensible Space $150
• Best Management Practices  (2,500 cubic yards or greater / 20,000 feet or greater) $450
• Floodplain Permit $175
• Excavation Permit - refer to fee table

When are these permits required?

New building construction or additions that are over 400 square feet in area, or new driveway excavations require compliance with the permitting process.

Driveway permits are required for existing driveways, unless a previous finalized driveway permit, signed and dated after January 1989, has been issued.

Defensible space inspections are required for new construction and additions greater than 400 square feet.

Floodplain requirements are necessary if the construction occurs in an area indicated as "Zone A" on the F.E.M.A. Flood Insurance Rating Map.

Clear Creek County requires the use of Best Management Practices for any soil disturbances. Applicants are to prohibit erosion and sedimentation from occurring off site, during and after construction.  This compliance is a requirement for all construction activities, and is included in the Driveway and Building Site Excavation Permit.  For any large scale disturbance of 2,500 cubic yards / 20,000 square feet or greater the separate "BMP" permit is required.

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