Engineering, Inspections, Permitting and Fees

A concrete permit is required when a licensed contractor installs new or repairs existing concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter or other concrete items within the City right-of-way. 

• Use Concrete - New Construction Activity when the work is related to a new build, warranty work for new construction, or for PPRBD permits requiring Engineering Co-Sign offs.
• Use Concrete – Remove/Replace Existing when the work is related to established concrete infrastructure and is not associated with warranty or PPRBD permit requirements.

Click here for instructions on how to apply for a concrete permit.

Note that traffic control permit is included in the concrete permit.  You do not need to apply separately for a traffic control permit.

Please review the Section 500 of the Standard Specifications Manual and Standard Details to ensure that your work meets the City’s requirements.

Only the City-approved mix designs from approved suppliers are allowed in the City right-of-way.  Refer to the latest list of approved concrete suppliers and mix designs (under References and Research Tools).

An excavation permit is required when a licensed contractor needs to excavate within the City right-of-way.

• Excavation-Existing permits are needed for the repair or replacement of water lines, sanitary lines, gas lines, electric, fiber optic, etc., or to install new lines not associated with new build.
• Excavation-New Development permits are necessary when working on streets that have not yet been accepted into the city’s asset inventory. This includes utility installations and repairs, fiber installations and trench settlement repairs. It also covers other construction activities related to a new build or related to PPRBD permits requiring an Engineering CO-Sign Off.
• Excavation PUE/PIE Existing and New permits are required when the excavation is within Public Utility Easements (PUE) or Public Improvement Easements (PIE).

Click here for instructions on how to apply for an excavation permit. These instructions also apply to PUE/PIE permits.

Note that traffic control permit is included in the excavation permit.  You do not need to apply separately for a traffic control permit.

Please review the Standard Specifications Manual and Standard Details to ensure that your work meets the City’s requirements.

Traffic Control (Only) Permit is required for work in the right-of-way that does not involve concrete or excavation work.

Click here for instructions on how to apply for a Traffic Control Permit.

Please review the Traffic Control Manual (MUTCD Supplement for the City of Colorado Springs) (under Traffic Control & Sign Manuals).

To notify CSPD and/or the Fire Department, refer to the links below:

• CSPD Station Locations
• Colorado Springs Fire Stations

For truck permits, please visit Oversize/Overweight Load Permits

This permit type is required when paving new roadways for new development or when repaving a road for Contracted Programs or In-House through Operations & Maintenance.

Important Note: This permit type does not apply to paving restoration associated with excavation work – that is covered under the Excavation Permit. It also does not cover the 2 ft asphalt patchback related to concrete work, which is included under the Concrete Permit.

Click here for instructions on how to apply for a Paving Permit. 

Please review the Section 300 and 400 of the Standard Specifications Manual and Standard Details to ensure that your work meets the City’s requirements. 

Only the City-approved mix designs from approved suppliers are allowed in the City ROW. Refer to the latest list of approved asphalt suppliers and mix designs (under References and Research Tools).

This permit type is for installation of public storm drain systems associated with new development, as well as storm drain tie-ins in existing City right-of-way. This is also used for private storm drain systems greater than 12” in diameter.

Click here for instructions on how to apply for a Storm Drain Permit.

Note: all plans must be submitted and approved through the Electronic Review System (ProjectDox).  A copy of the approved plans must be attached to the permit application. 

Please review the Standard Specifications Manual and Standard Details to ensure that your project complies with the City’s requirements.

Non-Permit Inspection Records are for obtaining a CO-Sign off on either a PPRBD permit requiring an Engineering Sign off or an address that did not require a concrete permit to complete. This also applies to addresses on private roads.

Click here for instructions on how to apply for a Non-Permit Inspection.