Q: What is the
snowload in Grand County?
A: The snowload varies
throughout the county based upon elevation  and location. Please contact the Building Department with your legal
description (Subdivision or Section, Township, Range and Elevation) to get the correct
answer for your location.
Q: Do I need a
Building Permit?
A: A Building Permit
is required to perform any construction, alteration, moving, repair, change of use, or demolition of any building
or structure
Except :
A one-story detached accessory building which does not exceed 120 square feet, used as a storage shed, playhouse, or similar function, but only when in conjunction with a single family dwelling.
Fences not over 6 feet high.
Painting, carpeting, cabinets, and similar finish work.
Concrete walks or patios not more than 12" above grade.
You do need a permit to replace drywall or roofing material or siding. Call
the Building Department if you are in doubt.
Q: Does Grand County
require licensing of contractors or homeowners?
A. Yes. All general contractors and sub-contractors are required to be licensed in Grand County.
See the Online Services section of the Grand County Website for more information.
Q: What is an "Agricultural
Building"? Does it need a permit?
A: An agricultural
building is one which is used for the sole purpose of providing shelter for agricultural implements, farm products, livestock,
or poultry. A pick-up truck with a farm plate is not an agricultural implement. A true
agricultural building does not require a building permit, but must be built to the current Building
Code and located within all zoning restrictions and set-backs.
Q: How many layers
of asphalt shingles can I have on my roof?
A: Two, total.
Q: How many layers
of asphalt shingles can I have under my metal roof?
A: One |
