Starting a new construction project can a daunting experience, and building anything in the mountains comes with it's own unique challenges. To that effect, we've compiled a list of helpful guides and information to help streamline the process.
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The Town of Nederland is governed under the 2024 ICC codes, with 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) in effect.
All new residential/commercial projects, projects being built on sensitive land, or any renovations of 20% alteration or more are required to meet for a Concept Review/Site Plan Review with Town staff prior to applying for a permit. This review has a $275 non-refundable fee, with a $1,000 engineering/legal escrow deposit required for residential projects. For commercial projects, submit $1,500 escrow for properties under 1 acre in size, or $2,000 for properties over 1 acre in size. The remainder of deposit minus engineering/legal review costs will be returned to the applicant when the building process is completed.
Please complete the standard building permit to being the permitting process. Please note that new builds will require a survey which can be used to create a site plan for either residential or commercial construction, which must be no older than 5 years from survey date. An Improvement Location Certificate (ILC) is acceptable for minimal development (i.e. renovation), however any change to building footprint will require a survey. Please be aware that if there is any question of property boundary lines or encroachment, a survey will be required.
Prior to design of your project, please review NMC Sec. 16-33 Yard and Bulk Requirements(opens in new window) to determine required setbacks, allowable maximum lot coverage, and building heights by zoning district.
The Town staff request that within the building process, a project representative (owner, builder, designer) be designated as the point-of-contact regarding the project to streamline communication. This representative will be contacted when the permit is ready to issue, or more information is needed. If you have not received a response within 7 business days, please Contact Us.
All Building/ROW permits and Land Use Applications can be sent to planner [at] nederlandco.org (planner[at]nederlandco[dot]org).