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Pulling a Permit
A building permit must be pulled through our permit portal, CommunityCore, through the Town's Building Department, which is operated by SAFEbuilt. All permit applications and submittals must be submitted electronically through CommunityCore. Paper submittals are not accepted.
Plan review fees must be paid prior to any reviews to commence on your project.
Paying all Building Permit fees for your project does not constitute the right to work as a Building Permit is required to do any work on your construction project. The approval of Building Department, Planning and Zoning, Public Works, and Fire Prevention must be completed before a permit will be issued. You and/or your contractor will receive an email with the permit once all reviews have been completed.
Complete Permit Submittals Criteria
- Marshall Fire Rebuild Permit Process Flowchart
- Residential Application Checklist
- Sign Permit Requirements
- Commercial and Multi-Family Plans Checklist
- Marshall Fire Rebuild Affidavit
- Building Survey Requirements
- Grading and Drainage Requirements
- Minimum Efficiency Requirements including Recycling
- Public Works New Build Packet
- Public Works Rebuild Packet
- ROW CO Inspection Requirements
A Permit is Required for:
- Roof replacements or repairs
- Insulation installation (see "Permits for Insulation Replacement" section below)
- Decks
- Additions
- Retaining walls over 4 ft. tall
- Installation of water heaters (expansion tank required if backflow is on system)
- Furnaces and air conditioners
- Basement finishes or remodels
- Structural repairs
- Replacement of windows
- Detached accessory structures greater than 120 sq. ft. (per Superior Municipal Code)
New Residential Construction
Fire Safety
The plan review application below from Mountain View Fire Protection District is required with each sprinkler submittal for each residential unit/riser application, including modular homes.
Mountain View Fire Protection District Application for Plan Review
Commercial Construction
Fire Safety
Mountain View Fire Protection District requires that commercial plans be submitted with the plan review application below and need to have building plans reviewed in addition to the separate submittals for the fire alarm, sprinkler and, if applicable, kitchen hood and hood suppression system. For Tenant improvements to commercial spaces, a plan review and final inspection are required.Mountain View Fire Protection District Application for Plan Review
Permits for Insulation Replacement
1. The permit must be applied for through Community Core on the Town's website.
a. For the permit type, please select: Misc-Other
2. Contractor’s license will need to be submitted with online permit application. Industry standards for installation must be met to certify this installation through inspection, and this is achieved by hiring a licensed contractor to complete this work.
3. The installed insulation shall be a minimum of R-60 for ceilings, and R-30 for walls. This is a standard home construction component and wouldn’t be expected to significantly alter a home’s value.
4. If the work is fire-related, this is a no fee permit. Plans are not required. With the online permit application, a description is required that briefly states the scope of work, contractor information, and note whether this is a fire-related repair.
5. Xcel Energy may offer rebates on insulation replacement.
6. Inspections are requested through Community Core, and requests received by 4:00 p.m. are generally completed the next business day.
If you are not sure you need a permit, please contact the Building Department.
Fees Due with Permit
Permit and Plan Review Fees and Rebates for Marshall Fire Rebuilds
- As of March 28, 2022, the Town is rebating plan check/building permit fees and the Town's portion of use tax to residents whose homes must be rebuilt as a way to support the underinsured in our community and the many challenges to rebuilding homes lost to the fire. Repairs to in-tact homes are not included.
- As part of supporting materials for the rebuilding permit application, homeowners also need to submit the Rebuild Affidavit indicating whether or not the structure is being built to the 2021 IECC or opting out, as well as whether or not the structure includes residential sprinklers.
- Building permit rebates are based on the valuation of the permit (just like the building permit review fee is based on permit valuation). This valuation is provided by the applicant/builder and verified to be reasonable in terms of construction and labor costs by Superior’s Building Department. Building permit valuation often differs from sales prices or assessed property values.
- Permit Fee and Rebate Calculator for Marshall Fire Rebuilds for Home Valuation up to $500,000.00 (Excel spreadsheet)
- Permit Fee and Rebate Calculator for Marshall Fire Rebuilds for Home Valuation of $500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 (Excel spreadsheet)
- Permit Fee and Rebate Calculator for Marshall Fire Rebuilds for Home Valuation of $1,000,000.01 and up (Excel spreadsheet)
Permit Fee
- Based on Value of Project
- for Town fee information visit the Finance Department webpage
Plan Review Fee
- 65% of Permit Fee
- For Projects requiring plans
Use Tax
- Based on 50% of Total Project Cost
- Materials Cost assumed to be 50% of total cost
Tap Fees & SDF
- For new Building Construction
- Utility Taps and other development fees