Single Family Residences (SFRs)

This section is for UN-attached Single Family Residences ONLY. 

For Duplexes see a Planner for the process and zoning requirements and also the Duplexes Engineering site for code requirements. 

See Permits for all other projects.

• Obtaining a Grading and Excavation Permit

• Preliminary Review

• FASTTRACK

• Helpful Tips

• Site constraints including wetlands and steep slopes

• Special Subdivision Requirements

• Fees

 

• All SFRs (un-attached) for Summit County Government are reviewed by Stephanie Roller Bruner, Engineering Technician, for both Planning approval and Engineering approval under normal circumstances. 

• Due to limited staff time available and the workload for SFRs submitted, appointments are strongly encouraged.  Office hours are available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9 a.m. to noon for walkins, however priority is given to appointments.  To schedule call 668-4200 or send an email.

• Accessory Apartments, Caretaker Units, or for similar uses, Planner approval must be granted via a staff level review supplemental process.

 

 Board of County Commissioners approved
New fees and fee increases effective November 1, 2007

 Single Family $1,160.00
Click here for Engineering Fees Schedule. See BOCC Resolution.

Building Permit Reviews

are performed in conjunction with the Planning and Engineering Departments' approval of a

Grading and Excavation Permit

in accordance to the Summit County Land Use and Development Code (Code). 

 

Single Family Residences For any New Construction or Additions

Would you like to avoid the delays on a grading and excavation permit?
If you are building on a single family lot either new construction or a modest addition, You Must Read This Information for Preliminary Review.

 

 

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See the following documents:

• SFR Building Permit Plans Submittal Requirements
• Single-Family Site Plan Information
• Preliminary Review Application
• Height Submittal Requirements
• Class 1 Development Review Process

Quandary Village Subdivision:

• Quandary Village supplemental

Per Section 7105.01 A. any subdivision that was platted prior to February 26, 1996 did not address any wetlands or steep slopes within the subdivision process .  Therefore buildable areas were platted in wetland areas and/or where 30% or greater slopes exist.  This places the responsibility on the individuals developing the lot at the time for either new construction or exterior additions to verify that all soil disturbance complies with current water quality standards. 

To address wetlands on your site:
• See the list of Army Corps Engineers recognized consultants for all of the Sacramento Region.  Hire a qualified wetland consultant to assess if wetlands exist on the site. Obtain a full delineation and wetland report from a recognized consultant. Submit for Preliminary Review to identify a potential building envelope.. Design your structure and all improvements to avoid any disturbance of a wetland.
• If disturbance is proposed:
  • Contact the Army Corps of Engineers for federal jurisdiction and proper permitting.
  • Obtain a County Wetlands Disturbance Permit.
2. To address steep slopes on your site:
   Hire a qualified Colorado Professional Engineer to assess slope stability for your site.
   Obtain a slope stability report emphasizing the stability of the site based on all proposed improvements.
   • Follow all recommendations in the report and submit for Preliminary Review.

Please contact the Engineering Department for questions.