Building in the Town of Silverton
Anyone building a structure in the Town of Silverton should contact the Building Inspector (see contact information at the bottom of this page) to set up an appointment to discuss the project at hand. The Town has adopted the 2006 International Building Code Series, the 2006 International Residential Code, and the 2003 International Fire Code.Local amendments to the adopted building codes are referenced in Chapter 8 of the Code of the Town of Silverton, which is provided at the link below.
Note that if one plans to build or remodel any structure located in the historic overlay zone, one must follow the historic zoning ordinance and obtain clearance from the historic review committee before receiving a building permit. Click on "zoning" in the left column of this web page to download the historic overlay zone boundaries (approximately the downtown business district) and the regulations for building in that zone.
Beyond historic clearance, certain properties located on steep slopes, in an avalanche path, or in a flood plain require special clearances prior to receiving a building permit. Please follow the zoning link in the left column for more information regarding building in an area subject to natural hazards.
Infrastructure Requirements
The Town Code requires that every dwelling unit in the limits of the Town of Silverton be served by municipal water and sewer. Therefore, anyone wishing to develop within Town limits, regardless of whether the lot in questions is currently served by town utilties, must expand the town infrastructure at his/her own expense. Additionally, the street system must be expanded per town standards.Tap and Plant Investment Fees
In 2008, the conducted a study of its water and sewer fees to determine the true cost of connecting and serving additional households and businesses. As a result of this study, a new fee schedule was adopted, which follows. Every new residence or business structure is required to pay these fees when a building permit is obtained.| Title | Description | Fee |
| Water tap fee | A new tap into the main and service connection of a 3/4" tap and service to the property line. The cost for a larger tap is slightly more expensive. | $3040 * EQR |
| Sewer fap fee | $3040 * EQR | |
| Water plant investment fee | Given that each new service connection requires additional processing capacity at the water and sewer plants, this fee is put into a special fund and used for future upgrades to the water or sewer plant. | $4485 * EQR |
| Sewer plant investment fee | $2675 * EQR | |
| Total | $13,240 * EQR | |
See this table for a list of pertinant equivalent residential rates (EQR). The EQR for a single-family house is one.