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Development permits are required for any change in the use of land or improvements thereon, i.e. new construction, alterations, remodels, demolition, repainting, or modification of utilities. Tree removals, significant landscaping changes, and new signs also all require development permits. Development permits are not required for normal maintenance and repair, nor interior remodels with no changes to square footage.

Permit Classifications

Class A Development and Subdivision Permits

Any of the following development would be a Class A Development Permit:

New residential development of more than 3 units
New lodging or hotel development
Any sitework or landscaping in excess of $200,000 (including ski lifts and parking lots)
New commercial or industrial
Commercial and industrial additions over 1,000 sq. ft.
New master plan for an area of 5 acres or more
Major amendment to a master plan
Remodel or addition to a historic structure in the Conservation District
Demolition or moving a landmark or historic structure

The following constitutes a Class A Subdivision:

A subdivision of land which will result in six (6) or more lots, parcels and/or tracts, or which includes a total of six (6) or more acres of land, and any Class B subdivision requiring a variance

Class A permits are typically a 7-week process for both a preliminary and final hearing with the Planning Commission.

Class B Major, Minor, and Subdivision Permits

Any of the following development would be a Class B Major Development Permit:

New single-family residence in the Conservation District
New duplex in the Conservation District
New bed & breakfast or boarding house
Commercial and industrial additions less than 1,000 sq. ft.
New master plan for an area of less than 5 acres

Any of the following development would be a Class B Minor Development Permit:

Change of use within a residential district
Site work, landscaping, grading, and utility installations on slopes greater than 15% or within environmentally sensitive areas
New home childcare business
Large vendor carts
Application for an exempt large vendor cart designation

Any of the following would constitute a Class B Subdivision:

A subdivision of land which will result in less than six (6) lots, parcels and/or tracts, and includes less than six (6) acres of land
Any Class C subdivision requiring a variance
Any other subdivision not specifically classified as either a Class A subdivision or a Class C subdivision

Class B permits are typically a 7-week process for both a preliminary and final hearing with the Planning Commission.

Class C Major, Minor, and Subdivision Permits

Any of the following development would be a Class C Major Development Permit:

New single family or duplex with points assigned
New single family or duplex without a building envelope
Major remodel* to a single family or duplex with points assigned
Major remodel* to a single family or duplex without a building envelope
Major remodel* to residential condominium, lodging, or hotel structure

Any of the following development would be a Class C Minor Development Permit:

Change of use not in a residential district
Master sign plans
Temporary structures or tents for more than 3 days
Commercial or industrial additions of less than 10% the existing square footage
Nonconforming uses
Minor amendments to a master plan
New solar in the Conservation District
Small vendor carts
Exterior loudspeakers for commercial
New exterior food and beverage area
Proposal to designate a landmark

Any of the following would constitute a Class C Subdivision:

A subdivision of structure(s) into separate units of interest, including, but not limited to, condominiums, timeshare interests, cooperatives, townhouses, footprint lots in conjunction with an approved master plan, and duplexes when done in accordance with a previously approved subdivision plan, site plan, development permit or site specific development plan
The modification or deletion of existing property lines resulting in the creation of no additional lots (lot line adjustment)
an amendment to a subdivision plat or plan which does not result in the creation of any new lots, tracts or parcels; or the platting or modification of easements, building envelopes or site disturbance envelopes

Class C permits are typically a 3-week process as a consent calendar item on the Planning Commission agenda.

*Major remodel - Additional residential square footage of more than ten percent (10%) of existing structure square footage and/or change of character to the exterior of the structure.

Class D Major and Minor Permits

Any of the following development would be a Class D Major Development Permit:

New single family or duplex outside the Conservation District
Major Remodel* to a single family or duplex outside the Conservation District

Certain things that constitute a Class D Minor Development Permit are automatically incorporated into building permit applications and do not need a separate development permit application. The following categories of Class D Minor Development DO need a Class D Minor application submitted:

Minor remodel**
Signs and banners
Fences
In-home occupations
Temporary structures for less than 3 days
Paint color change for structures in the Conservation District
Public art
Substitution of an employee housing unit
Placement of a satellite earth station
Site work, landscaping, grading, and utility installations
Outdoor display or storage of bicycles
Seasonal residential greenhouse
Tree removal
Master sign plan modification
Temporary tents for less than 5 days
Stabilization of historic secondary structures

Class D Major permits are a 22-day approval process and Class D Minor permits are a 1-week approval process.

Class D Minor in-home occupation permits are required with any business license where the location of the business is registered to a residential structure. In-home occupations must follow the rules outlined in Policy 38.

*Major remodel - Additional residential square footage of more than ten percent (10%) of existing structure square footage and/or change of character to the exterior of the structure.

**Minor remodel - Additional residential square footage of ten percent (10%) or less of the existing structure's square footage.

Sign Permits

Small Cell Permits

Submittal Process

Class A, B, C, and D Major permits all require a pre-application meeting prior to submittal. Please reach out to a Planner to schedule a pre-application meeting or call 970-453-3160. Submittals without a pre-application meeting will not be processed and will be returned to applicants.

Development permit applications can be submitted in person at our offices on the second floor of Town Hall, or via email at websitecommdev@townofbreckenridge.com. Class D Minor permits that require a Building Permit are automatically added to the appropriate building permit submittal. More information on Building Permits and Building Permit requirements can be found here.

New structures will require a physical set of plans to be dropped off at our offices prior to Building Permit submittal, these can be dropped off as part of the Development Permit submittal or shortly after Development Permit approval.

Development Permits can be paid for via check or card in person, or online once the permit has been invoiced. The permit must be inputted into our system before we are able to take a card or online payment. Tree removal permits and permits for deed restricted properties have no permit fees.

For any new proposed outdoor energy uses, please be aware of REMP fees. More information on those fees can be found here. New residential development or changes in square footage will incur 5A fees from the Summit Housing Authority. Changes of use and new commercial development can incur employee generation fees, water PIFs, and parking fees. For more information any fees and preliminary fee calculations please reach out to a Planner via websitecommdev@townofbreckenridge.com.

Permit Application Forms

Class A Permit Form
Class A Sub Permit Form

Class B Major Permit Form
Class B Minor Permit Form
Class B Sub Permit Form

Class C Major Permit Form
Class C Minor Permit Form
Class C Sub Permit Form

Class D Major Permit Form

Class D Minor Permit Form
Class D Minor - In-Home Occupation Permit Form
Class D Minor - Sign Permit Form

Work Session Application

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