Fremont County Building Department & Environmental Health Offices

615 Macon Ave.
Room 212
Cañon City, CO 81212

(719) 276-7460
Fax: (719) 276-7461

Building Department Staff:
Michael Cox
Building Official
mike.cox@fremontco.com

Martin Hasenauer
Building Inspector
martin.hasenauer@fremontco.com

Wyatt Sanders
Building Inspector
wyatt.sanders@fremontco.com

Ashley Martinez
Building Assistant
ashley.martinez@fremontco.com

Environmental Health Department
Sid Darden
County Sanitarian
sid.darden@fremontco.com

Fremont County Engineer
Don Moore
(719) 276-7367
Cell (719) 539-8866
don.moore@fremontco.com

DEMOLITION PERMIT POLICY AND APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Demolition Permit ApplicationAny property owner or authorized agent who intends to remove or demolish a building or structure, or to cause such work to be done, within the jurisdiction of unincorporated Fremont County, must first obtain a Demolition Permit from the Building Department. The following is a list of the documentation which is required to be submitted prior to issuance of the Permit:

Demolition permits are valid for one hundred eighty (180) days and are not renewable. Permit applicant is responsible for ensuring that all required inspections are completed prior to commencing or proceeding with work. The work of demolishing any building shall not be commenced until pedestrian protection is in place where required. The vacant lot shall be filled and maintained to the existing grade. Provision shall be made to prevent the accumulation of water or damage to any foundations on the premises or the adjoining property. Demolition Permits are issued for the purpose of demolition or removal only and shall not be used for the purpose of new construction except bracing, shoring, or temporary support for the building or structure which is being demolished or removed.

 

FEES FOR FREMONT COUNTY DEMOLITION PERMITS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND MAY BE FOUND IN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT’S FEE SCHEDULE.

AN ASBESTOS BUILDING INSPECTION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RECEIVING A BUILDING DEPARTMENT PERMIT TO COMMENCE ANY RENOVATION AND/OR DEMOLITION PROJECT. INFORMATION REGARDING THE COLORADO STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AND DEMOLITION PERMIT PROGRAM MAY BE FOUND AT:

http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ap/asbestos/