Amended fire restrictions: Stage 1 fire restrictions in western Boulder County. Fire restrictions rescinded in eastern Boulder County.

Boulder County government offices closed Monday, Oct. 14, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The District Attorney’s Office is open Oct. 14.

Permits and Requests

The Public Works (PW), formerly Transportation, and Community Planning and Permitting (CP&P), formerly Land Use, departments issue permits that regulate activities in the public right-of-way. These permits help maintain the integrity of Boulder County’s road system and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the traveling public.

Roadway- and Right-of-Way-Related Permits

  • Special Events (CP&P) – A special event permit is required whenever an event uses a road in unincorporated Boulder County.
  • Access Permits (CP&P) – For permitting access to and associated improvements for private access to county roads (driveways, bridges, and culverts).
  • Roadway Construction Permits (PW) – Improvements in the county right-of-way that will be maintained by the county; includes plans
  • Right-of-Way Requests (CP&P and PW)- Boulder County, by state statue, regulates utility and other construction in the right-of-way to maintain access to utilities, ensure the integrity of roads, and to ensure safety and traffic flow. Public determination of right-of-way is subject to review by CP&P.
  • Storm Drainage Criteria Manual (PW)- Ensures correct drainage in developed areas
  • Road Service Requests (PW)- For making requests for repairs or maintenance of county roads and infrastructure
  • Road Maintenance Agreement (PW)- To conduct work in non-maintained county right-of-way. Provides parameters on what can be done; includes plans
  • Grading Permit and Stormwater Quality Application (CP&P and PW) – Required for development or grading of any land in unincorporated Boulder County
  • Oversize/Overweight Permit(PW)- Regulates the use of the right-of-way by vehicles and equipment that exceeds state or local size and weight limits.
  • Utility Construction Permit (PW)- For regulated and non-regulated public and private utilities; includes plans
  • Floodplain Development (CP&P) – Required for any development in an officially designated floodplain

Contact Us

Public Works Department (formerly Transportation)

303-441-3900
Submit a request
tdadmin@bouldercounty.gov

Location

2525 13th St.
Boulder, CO 80304

Map and Directions

Hours: Building Open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306