Community Development
Community Development hours
We accept walk-ins 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. We can also accommodate your needs via phone and email. Please call 970-945-8212, Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for assistance.Our mission
To provide development services and implement county policies in a professional manner that promotes the quality of life for the citizens of Garfield County.Building inspections
- To request a building inspection, please call 970-945-1377, ext. 1621.
- Inspection requests received before 4:30 p.m. on any business day will be performed on the following business day between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If your request is received on a non-business day (weekends/ holidays) the inspection will be performed on the second business day following.
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (formerly known as septic systems)
- Garfield County Public Health manages the regulation of onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS). Visit the OWTS page for fees and regulations.
- To request a septic inspection, please call 970-945-6614, ext. 8150.
- Contact the system designer, as well as public health, at least 48 hours prior to requesting a final inspection of the installed system – prior to backfill.
Building Permit applications
- Applicants can submit a re-roofing, demolition or sign permit application online here.
- Submittal of all other application types will need to be coordinated by our staff. Please call 970-945-8212 directly. Messages will be returned within 24 hours.
Land Use Permit applications
- Submittal of applications will need to be coordinated by our staff. Please call 970-945-8212 directly. Messages will be returned within 24 hours.
Planning Commission opening
The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is currently seeking a citizen volunteer to fill a seat on the Planning Commission.The Planning Commission is a decision-making body that primarily provides recommendations to the BOCC on land-use matters. There is one current vacancy on the commission. Terms are typically for three years and this vacancy is to replace a resigning member with one year remaining on their term, which ends on 12/31/2025. The commission meets at 6 p.m. each month on the second, and occasionally the fourth, Wednesday, on an as-needed basis and dinner is provided.
Please send a letter of interest specifying the position you would like to fill, and relevant background, to Community Development or call 970-945-1377, ext. 1570 for Glenn or ext. 4212 for Brooke.
Board of Adjustment openings
The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is currently seeking citizen volunteers to fill seats on the Board of Adjustment.The Board of Adjustment is a decision-making body, tasked with reviewing variance requests, along with appeals to administrative interpretations. There are five current vacancies on the Board of Adjustment. Each vacancy is for a three-year term ending on 12/31/2027. The board meets on the fourth Monday of each month, on an as-needed basis, at 6:30 p.m., and dinner is provided.
Please send a letter of interest specifying the position you would like to fill, and relevant background, to Community Development or call 970-945-1377, ext. 1570 for Glenn or ext. 4212 for Brooke.
Submit an application online
Reroofing, demolition and sign permit building applications can be submitted online.Re-roofing permit application PDF
Demolition permit application PDF
Sign permit application PDF
Significant Changes from 2009 – 2018 IECC
Attic Access Requirements Knee Wall Requirements
Joist Requirements
Insulation Installation Requirements
Attic Eave Baffles
Please contact our office for additional Spanish language resources.
Attic Access Requirements Knee Wall Requirements
Joist Requirements
Insulation Installation Requirements
Attic Eave Baffles
Please contact our office for additional Spanish language resources.
FireWise construction
FireWise Construction bookletDecks
Roofs
Siding
Windows and glass
Defensible space standards
Colorado State Forest Service fact sheet/info