Plan Review

Many types of building projects require that a plan review is completed prior to issuing the permit. [These are independent of zoning and public works reviews that are part of routing]
Generally, any commercial building permit and new home/duplex requires a plan review.

Click on the tabs below for specific information based on the type of project:

Commercial Plan Review Information & Forms

Commercial plans must be reviewed prior to the issuance of a permit. Plans must be complete and need to include any required MEP drawings. All plans must be stamped by a Colorado Architect or Engineer.

Online Application and Site plans MUST include legal description and county parcel number, which are available from the Assessor's office.

Completion time for initial plan review is approximately 2 weeks. Please review the requirements prior to submitting plans. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

Electronic Plan Review Submission

Preliminary Plan Review Meeting (Optional)	A commercial preliminary plan review meeting (in person, via phone or email) gives designers the opportunity to ask questions specific to their commercial projects and get clarification on code related items prior to the formal submittal of plans. This type of meeting is beneficial for large and/or complex projects and can result in a more efficient review process. Please contact our plan review office to arrange a meeting.
Requirements & Guidelines	In order to receive a permit for your construction project, you must submit an online building application by submitting construction documents and any other required data. Construction documents should be of such clarity to indicate location, nature and extent of work to be done and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of the adopted building codes and all relevant laws and ordinances. General requirements for commercial plans include: Stamped and signed plans (each page). A code study. Job site name and description, job site's address, legal description and parcel number. As well as any mechanical, plumbing and electrical plans applicable to the job. Drawings must be site specific and must have any addressing done prior to plans being submitted. For an in depth checklist click here.
Digital Plan Submittal	Digital plan review enables plan submittal, payment and the ability for staff to review/approve plans all electronically, reducing your trips to the office. This results in plans being reviewed as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Apply	1 - Log In or register to begin plan review application. Registration is required for the plan review system, which is separate from the contractor registration. 2 - To submit a new project you will need to fill out the application in its entirety. 3 - You will then be prompted to Pay online or invoice your plan review fees. (Plan reviews will not be put into the queue without Payment) 4 - After payment or invoicing is complete you will then be able to upload plans. 5 - There will be allowed only one initial upload, make sure all plans are uploaded at one time. We won't accept incomplete plans. That will complete your commercial plan review submittal.
Tracking the Progress	The email address used when submitting plans will be periodically sent updates as the review process proceeds. In addition, you may track the progress of your review online via your online account or through the public search side.
Revisions	During review Revisions can be uploaded via the check status screen after all departments have had chance to review. To reduce confusion or delays revisions should include a cover letter of changes addressing rejections from all departments. Only affected disciplines are needed, a full set of plans is not required each time. Incomplete uploads may be rejected. Please cloud changes on affected sheets and include notation on that page. After a Permit is issued You may submit revisions on a Permit that is in active construction(ie not finaled). There is a flat fee of $120 per submission so be sure to include as many revisions(M, E, P, Building) if not all when submitting. You will need the Original Plan review number to attach the revisions to, please use the appropriate option when submitting. If the Building Permit has been finaled it is no longer a revision and will need to be submitted as a whole new Plan Review and separate permit/routing.
Routing	Please be aware that all commercial projects will require approval of other agencies and a completed routing sheet prior to issuing a permit. Examples of agencies include Zoning, Utilities, Public Works, Fire Department that may have separate registration or fees. You may call, email, create with submittal or come into our office to request a routing sheet. The routing needs to be completed before a permit will be issued so feel free to start this process early.
Completed Plans	Once Plans have been approved a job site set may be downloaded by the original submitter. It is the responsibility of the Architect/Engineer(ie original submitter) to send a copy to the appropriate persons for printing. If both routing and plans are complete and ready to issue the contractor may pull the permit either by visiting the office or submitting an application via email.

Please note that we no longer accept paper plans. All commercial plans are required to be submitted online.
As a reminder only the Original submitter can download plans for distribution, exceptions may be made on a case by case basis. We do not provide a set of printed plans.

Plan Submittal Forms

Commercial Checklist & Plan Review Application Updated -05/27/21
Fee Table Or Fee Calculator
Pueblo City Building Regulations. As Updated

Current Design Criteria

2021 IBC - International Building Code
2021 IEBC - International Existing Building Code (By Reference of IBC)
2021 IECC - International Energy Code
2021 IPC - International Plumbing Code
2021 IMC - International Mechanical Code
2021 IFGC - International Fuel Gas Code
2023 NEC - National Electrical Code

Snow Load: 20 lbs Ground load for City & Pueblo West, Variable with altitude in remainder of County, see snow load table - City of Pueblo & Town of Boone Snow Loads
Wind Load: 115 MPH three second gust
Seismic: B

Residential Plan Review Information & Forms

Residential plans for a new home must be reviewed prior to the issuance of a permit. Plans must be complete and include the requirements in the checklist below. Foundation plans and soils reports must be site specific and stamped by a Colorado Architect or Engineer. Site plans MUST include legal description and county parcel #
Average Plan Review time is approximately one week, based on a first come first serve system.

Townhouses: A Townhouse is defined by the IRC as a single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with a yard or public way on not less than two sides.

Plan Submittal Forms

Residential Checklist & Design Requirements Updated -05/7/25
Fee Table Or Fee Calculator
Pueblo City Building Regulations. As Updated
Townhouse Checklist & Design Requirements Updated -05/7/25

Current Design Criteria

2021 IRC - International Residential Code
2021 IEBC - International Existing Building Code (By Reference of IBC)
2021 IECC - International Energy Code
2021 IPC - International Plumbing Code
2021 IMC - International Mechanical Code
2021 IFGC - International Fuel Gas Code
2023 NEC - National Electrical Code

Snow Load: 20 lbs Ground load for City & Pueblo West, Variable with altitude in remainder of County, see snow load table - City of Pueblo & Town of Boone Snow Loads
Wind Load: 115 MPH three second gust
Seismic: B

Solar Plan Review Information & Forms

Plan Submittal Information

Solar Roof Design Updated -05/27/21
Solar Requirements Updated -05/27/21
Fee for Residential Rooftop Solar: $319.00 + $31.90 Plan Review
Pueblo City Building Regulations. As Updated

Current Design Criteria

2021 IRC - International Residential Code
2023 NEC - National Electrical Code

Snow Load: 20 lbs Ground load for City & Pueblo West, Variable with altitude in remainder of County, see snow load table - City of Pueblo & Town of Boone Snow Loads
Wind Load: 115 MPH three second gust
Seismic: B

Plan Review

Commercial Plan Review Information & Forms

Residential Plan Review Information & Forms

Solar Plan Review Information & Forms

Miscellaneous Plan Review Information & Forms

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