permits required by public works
For additional information on permits issued by the Public Works Department, please call 303.289.8170.
The following circumstances require permits from the Public Works Department:
Development:
When there is any change of use to a property including zoning and/or occupancy or construction of structures.
Grading:
Any disturbance of the earth on a property that would alter drainage, surface treatment, or elevation, including filling and excavation.
Grading Plan Review Application
Street Occupancy/Road Closure:
When there is a need to close any part of the right-of-way.
Street Cut/Right-of-way:
When the roadway surface is disturbed for repair or installation of a facility or public improvement, including shoulders and sidewalks.
Oversized/Overweight and Longer Vehicle Combination:
When a vehicle exceeds legal size and/or weight limits as described below:
* Exceeds 8 feet in overall width;
* Exceeds 13.5 feet in overall height;
* Exceeds 65 feet in overall length; and
* Exceeds 36,000 pounds for a two-axle/single-axle unit truck; 54,000 pounds for three or more axles/single-unit truck; 85,000 pounds for a non-interstate hauler; or 80,000 pounds for an interstate hauler.
Licenses
Right-of-way License
Fees
Right-of-way License is $75.00 annually
All other fees
View all other Permit fees from Public Works
- All permits must be obtained in person from the Public Works Department located at 8602 Rosemary Street, Commerce City, CO 80022.
- Permit and license fees are due at the time of application. For permit fee estimates call 303.289.8170. (Credit cards are not accepted.)
- A Right-of-way Contractor’s License is not required if the applicant has a current Commerce City Class A, B, or C license on file with the Community Development Department. For information on Class A, B, or C licenses please call 303.289.3683.
- All permits and licenses expire on the 31st of December of the year of issuance.
- Proof of General Liability Insurance is required before issuance of any license or permit. Insurance coverage must be no less than $300,000.
