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Saguache County Land Use Office

Adopted code

The land-use/construction permit authority for unincorporated Saguache County, Colorado, in the San Luis Valley. Construction permits are required for all structures, but the county's own Land Use FAQ states that a building permit is not required to replace a roof — a rare roofing permit exemption among Colorado counties. The county has not adopted a building code; its construction-permit process enforces conformance with State of Colorado electrical, plumbing, gas, and sewage regulations.

Jurisdiction
Saguache County, Colorado
Jurisdiction type
county
Address
Saguache, CO 81149
Contact
  • url: https://saguachecounty.colorado.gov/land-use
  • phone: 719-655-2321
Roofing permit required
false
Permit process note
The county's Land Use FAQ states a building permit is required for "all structures ... no matter the size," but answers "When do I not need a building permit?" with: "A building permit is not required for a fence, to replace a roof, roof mounted solar for a residence or a solar stand for residential use." Roof replacement in unincorporated Saguache County is therefore permit-exempt. For work that does require a construction permit, Article XIII of the Saguache County Land Development Code (effective April 19, 2022) applies to all structures or dwellings in the unincorporated county; permits expire two years from issue with one six-month extension available by Board of County Commissioners approval, and applicants must supply copies of approved State plumbing, gas, and electrical permits at completion.
Adopted code
Saguache County's Land Use FAQ states plainly that the county "does not have building codes"; the Land Development Code's construction-permit article exists to ensure new structures conform to current State of Colorado electrical, plumbing, gas, and sewage regulations rather than a locally adopted IRC/IBC. Published design criteria: wind speed 75 mph; ground snow load 30 psf up to 7,880 feet elevation and 40 psf above 7,880 feet.

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