BUILDING PERMITS

Pursuant to Fruita Land Use Code;17.05.010 DESIGNATION OF REQUIRED PERMITS AND APPROVALS the City of Fruita requires planning clearance approval prior to commencing the construction, erection, moving or altering any building, fence or other substantial structure. An approved planning clearance is also required for any work done in Fruita requiring a Mesa County building permit, such as utility upgrades, wood burning stoves, re-roofs (with tear off), new windows, etc. If in doubt contact the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Department.

ACCESSORY STRUCTURES: sheds (including pre-built on skids), covered porches, carports, covered gazebos, covered patios and the like all require planning clearance approval. All structures of 200 square feet or more also require a Mesa County building permit. Any size structure that contains electrical or plumbing requires a Mesa County building permit. For building setbacks and height restrictions contact the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Department.

FENCES: No fence should be constructed without first procuring a planning clearance. Existing fences may be repaired or replaced (with like materials) without procuring a planning clearance; any substantial alteration in placement, height or materials requires a planning clearance. See Fruita Land Use Code;17.07.060 (F) REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION OF FENCES for specific fence requirements.