Apply for a Permit / Project

• Applying for a Temporary Hydrant Meter Permit (PDF)
• Applying for Internet Right-of-Way (IROW) permits tutorial (PDF)
• Applying for Permits Tutorial (PDF)
• Applying for Projects Tutorial (PDF)
• Applying for Right-of-Way permits tutorial (PDF)
• Building Type and Subtype List (PDF)
• Creating an eTRAKiT Public User Account (PDF)
• Electronic File Submittal Requirements (PDF)
• eTRAKiT and Internet Browsers (PDF)
• New Contractors Login (PDF)
• Paying Contractor Registration Fees (PDF)
• Paying Permit and Project Fees (PDF)
• Permit Search and Print Tutorial (PDF)
• Recovering Password (PDF)
• Returning Contractors Login (PDF)
• User Manual (PDF)

Please read the Building Division's Electronic File Submittal Requirements (PDF) prior to applying for a building permit. Please see the examples of projects that need permits, note - this is not an extensive list:

Commercial:

• Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing
• Multi-Family Buildings
• New Commercial Buildings
• Re-roofs
• Remodels
• Tenant Finishes
• Signs
• Solar Permits
• Water / Sewer Repair 

Residential:

• Accessory Dwelling Units
• Additions
• Air Conditioners / Furnaces / Water Heaters / Heat Pumps / Evaporative Coolers
• Basement Finishes
• Decks / Patio Covers
• Fences
• Garages
• Interior Remodels
• Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing
• New Residential Buildings
• Pools
• Re-roofs
• Sheds / Accessory Structures
• Siding Replacement 
• Solar Permits
• Spas or Hot Tubs

Please read the Planning Division's Electronic File Submittal Requirements (PDF) prior to applying for a planning project. 

Planning projects include:

• Formal Application Request 
• Master Plan
• Official Development Plan / Official Development Plan Amendment
• Pre Application
• Preliminary Development Plan / Preliminary Development Plan Amendment
• Property Information Request

Master Plans, Pre Applications, and Property Information Requests can be applied for via eTRAKiT.  All other project types must use the Formal Application Request project type.  The Planning Division will take the request and create the appropriate project type.    

In order to receive a temporary hydrant meter, contractors must first be registered with the City of Westminster’s permitting system.  Once registered, a fire hydrant meter lease agreement must be filled out via eTRAKiT and a deposit must be submitted.  After the deposit is made and the permit is submitted, an email will be sent with instructions about automatic payments and further information regarding the process.  For specific questions regarding the temporary hydrant meter program please contact Public Works at 303-658-2549.    

• Applying for a Temporary Hydrant Meter Permit (PDF)

The Engineering Division reviews building permits and planning projects and provides technical assistance throughout the development process.  Some projects may require Engineering permits including:

• Floodplain 
• Land Disturbance 
• Land Disturbance with Plat
• Plat 
• Right-of-Way 

For more information about Engineering please visit their webpage. 

The Westminster Fire Department requires permits and plan submittals for new construction, significant building alterations, tenant finishes, fire suppression / sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, hood systems, and other large projects that affect public safety from fire or hazardous materials.  Examples of Fire permits include:

• Storage Tank
• Hood Suppression
• Fire Alarm
• Fire Pump
• Fire Service Line Repair
• Commercial Fire Sprinkler
• Residential Fire Sprinkler
• New Fire Service Line

More information about Fire permits please visit their webpage.  

Examples of projects that need a planning permit:

• Conditional Use Permit
• Special Use Permit
• Telecommunication
• Variances
• Special Events / Temporary Use