Planning
and Zoning
Permit Requirements for
Logan County
A Logan County
Building Permit is required for any construction, reconstruction,
alteration, remodeling, or change of use on all dwellings, buildings,
and structures within the unincorporated region of Logan County.
Logan County enforces the 2000 International Building Code, 2000
International Residential Code, 2000 International Plumbing Code, 2000
International Mechanical Code, and the 2000 International Fuel and Gas
Code.
Please apply
for a Building Permit at least 30 days before construction is scheduled
to take place. This is to insure the minimum setback requirements and
prevent slowdowns during the project.
One
set of building plans
must be submitted with the Building Permit application.
These plans should include a minimum of a Site map (Scaled, including
all buildings, wells, septic systems, and access points on the
Property), all floor plans, roof plan, and a Foundation plan. 8.5”x11”
or 11’x17” drawings are preferred. Modular and Mobile homes do not have
to be placed on an engineered foundation. Drainage plans must be
presented when necessary. FEMA regulations do not allow basements,
within the 100-year flood plain. Logan County also requires that any
new construction within the 100-year flood plain be built 1’ above base
flood elevation. A certified elevation certificate will be required.
INVOICES OR
ESTIMATES OF ALL BUILDING COSTS AND MATERIALS,
including ALL General Improvement costs, design fees, electrical costs,
septic and plumbing costs, wood, concrete, nails, exterior finish, etc.,
must be submitted with a Building Permit Application. This invoice (estimated cost of construction)
should include all labor costs. If the projected invoices can not be
presented with the application, the permit technician can base taxes and
fees from IBCO’s average building standards and valuation data.
Modular
homes must submit their sales invoice or contract from the manufacturer.
Payment
must be made before any construction takes place.
The permit fees, along with the county taxes on the building materials,
must be paid in full before a permit can be issued. In the circumstance
that a Building Permit fee is not paid within 180 days or no
construction has taken place, the permit application will become void
and a new application will need to be submitted. Your permit will be
issued upon payment of that fee. Checks should be made payable to
Logan County.
Work without a Permit will not be permitted, without penalty.
In accordance to the 2000 International Building Code, Section 108,
investigation fees of up to double the actual permit fee will be
assessed.
PLEASE NOTE
that a Final Inspection and/or a Certificate of Occupancy will not be
granted unless all conditions, stated above, have been met. We would
like to advise homeowners not to make final payment to their contractor
until the Final Inspection has been made. Please read the application
carefully and fill it out completely, to insure a prompt and efficient
building experience.
Electrical Inspections
in Logan County are performed by the State and the applicant must schedule
those appointments by calling 1) Ron Davis, (970) 522-5433, or 2) Ed
Linninger, (970) 522-5441 or 1-800-955-5770. It is the sole
responsibility of the Applicant to schedule these Inspections. (We
will provide an application upon request.)
Plumbing Inspections in
Logan County are also performed by the State and the applicant must
schedule by calling (970) 522-9241, or 1-800-955-5700 or faxing (970)
522-5615. The State Plumbing Inspector's
office hours for Logan County are Wednesdays ONLY from 9 to 10
AM. It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to schedule these
Inspections. (We will provide an application upon request.)
Questions concerning water,
wells, or well permits can be directed to the Colorado Department of
Natural Resources, Office of the State Engineer, Division of Water
Resources & Power Development, (303) 866-3581, 1313
Sherman, Room 818, Denver, CO 80203.
Questions concerning
requirements and regulations for sewer or septic systems on
property in Logan County can be directed to the Northeast Colorado
Health Department, (970) 522-3741, PO Box 3300, 700 Columbine,
Sterling, CO 80751.
