Public Works Inspections and Permitting

Public Works Permits page provides residents, contractors, and developers with clear guidance on the permits required for work that affects city streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way, and public infrastructure. Here you’ll find application materials, process timelines, and resources to help ensure your project meets city standards and supports a safe, well-maintained community.

Types of permits that Public Works issues:

  • Right-of-Way Permits (ROW Permits)
  • Grading Permits
  • Capital Investment Permits (CIP Permits)
  • Street Occupancy Permits (SOC Permits)
  • Annual Long Vehicle Combination Permit
  • Oversized/Over Weight Single Trip Transportation Permit

Frequently asked questions

How do Contractor’s “Days of Impact” Need to listed on the application?

  • Must match days on the permit
  • Days you're requesting to be on the actual ROW (whether it’s days actually completing work OR days that equipment will be stored on the ROW). Any signage that is placed in the ROW, whether work is commencing or not, will also be charged as part of the “days of impact.”
  • Weekends are included in your days of impact. Even if you do not have crew members working over the weekend, the equipment and signage is still in the City’s right-of-way, and you will need to pay for that.

 

How does Public Works Handle Permit Extensions?

  • Extensions are only approved due to inclement weather or other circumstances. Public Works will review extensions on a case-by-case basis. Please call 303-289-8150 and ask to speak to your assigned inspector or the Project Inspector to discuss the circumstance and potential request for extension.
  • We cannot guarantee that all extension requests will be accepted and circumstances that are not approved for extension will be subject to an extension fee on your current permit. The fee will be assessed by street type: local, collector, arterial, based on the Directory of Fees.

 

How can contractors schedule inspections?

  • Please visit the eTrakit User-Guide in Section 2 to get step-by-step instructions on how to schedule an inspection.
  • Inspections must be scheduled 24-hours in advance.
  • Inspections that fall under “overtime” (after business hours or weekends), these must be scheduled 48-hour in advance. The overtime fees that are subject to this request must be paid for on the Wednesday BEFORE the overtime inspections will commence.
  • Please note: The inspector MUST approve the inspection time and date requested, please do not assume that just by applying for an inspection, that it will be scheduled for the specific time and date you’ve requested.

I can’t get the exact address to populate on my application, what do I do?

  • You do not need to use the exact address, please enter the closest cross streets and numerical addresses. Once you start to enter this information, the system will populate a sequence of addresses, please choose the closest one.

 

• I am a contractor completing work for a Capital Investment Project for the City of Commerce City, Public Works. What do I need to know to submit/request for a CIP Permit?

  • When applying, you need to add the project manager's name and project name (Add this to the description of work when applying)
  • Please expect to pay the use tax for this permit, please pay this use-tax charge through the eTrakit portal, please do not pay the Finance Department.

 

eTrakit User-guide and directory of fees:

Etrakit User-Guide Information:

  • For questions regarding Right-of-Way Permits, LVCANN Permits, OST (oversized truck permits), Street Occupancy permits, Grading Permits, please refer to the eTrakit user guide: Specifically pages 72-159 where additional information and help regarding these permits can be found.
  • These pages will address some of the following questions:
    • How to apply for a permit (step-by-step process included)
    • How to upload attachments
    • How to edit applications once submitted
    • How to apply for any of these permits

Commerce City: Directory of Fees

The Commerce City Public Works Department strictly adheres to the Directory of Fees established by the Commerce City Council. We will uphold all fees related to any permits issued through the Public Works Department. Please click on this link to view the comprehensive Directory of Fees for the City: Res 2024-153 - Exhibit A to Res 2024-153 - Revised Directory of Fees

Important information for contractors and applicants to know:

Pre-construction Agenda(PDF, 273KB)

  • The Commerce City Public Works Department requires all TCP-MHT plans to be submitted when applicable. These plans MUST be MUTCD compliant.
  • A plan set and plan & profile will be required before issuance of permit.
  • Contractors are not allowed to submit for a Street Occupancy Permit (SOC). All contractors must pull a Right-of-Way (ROW) permit.
  • All contractors must request a Contractor’s License before requesting a ROW permit. You will need a COI and may need to provide additional information before a contractor’s license is provided.
  • List the restoration subcontractor in the permit for restoration work, so another permit does not need to be pulled. If a restoration subcontractor is not listed in the original permit, then another permit will need to be applied for with restoration contractor information.
  • When applying as a contractor for a Capital Investment Project, please refer to the FAQ’s in Section One.
  • For all permitting requests handled in Public Works, please apply one week in advance and allow for a minimum of 48 business hours for full approval and issuance.
  • For construction on designated arterial and collector roadways, please place message boards 48 to 72 hours BEFORE work commences to let motorists know of incoming construction on the roadway.
  • Due to the Colorado snow season, contractors are not permitted to use metal plating in the ROW from October through May of each year.
  • Asphalt and core sample testing WILL BE required for all initial acceptances and final acceptances.
  • Once your permit application has been approved, please be advised that payment is required within 24 business hours of this notification. If payment is not received, it will be cancelled/withdrawn. If you need to discuss payment timing, please contact our permitting division at 303-289-8150.

Need to report a streetlight outage?

Xcel Energy: Xcel Energy - Outdoor Lighting Outage or Repair

  • For streetlight requests SOUTH of 96th Avenue, please contact Xcel Energy

United Power: Report Streetlight Problems | United Power

  • For streetlight requests NORTH of 96th Avenue, please contact United Power

To report to the City, please use AccessC3: Report a Concern / Access C3 | City of Commerce City, CO

 

Contact Us

Contact us:

Phone: 303-289-8150

Email: PWPermits@c3gov.com

Address: 8602 Rosemary Street

 

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