Building Department issued 22 permits and flags possible State 'low energy and carbon' code requirement

Apr 8, 2026

The Building Department reported issuing 22 permits and three permit extensions in the past month, noted two commercial projects in Monte Vista, five OWTS permits triggering a $100 remittance to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and raised concern about a potential State 'low energy and carbon code' requirement.

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Randy Kern of the Building Department reported that his office issued 22 building permits and three building-permit extensions in the past month, and that the Dollar General and AutoZone projects in Monte Vista are moving forward. Kern said the Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Permit Surcharge Quarterly Report showed five OWTS permits issued, which generates a $100 remittance to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment ($20 per OWTS permit).

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