The City of Aspen's Engineering Department is responsible for engineering plan review and construction mitigation of development activities. We also design and construct many capital improvement projects within Aspen. Please see below for a comprehensive list of checklists and requirements that may apply to your next development, remodel, or landscaping project.
Engineering Checklists for Building Permit Applications:
| Checklist/Requirement | Document | Required When?** |
| Sufficiency Review | (.pdf) | In need of engineering review |
| Compliant COA Survey | (.pdf) | Disturbance>1000 SF |
| Condominium Plat Survey | (.pdf) | Condominium Platting |
| PUD_Subdivision Plat Survey | (.pdf) | PUD/Subdivision Platting |
| Minor Grading/Drainage | (.pdf) | Disturbance>200 SF |
| Major Grading/Drainage | (.pdf) | Disturbance>1000 SF |
| Construction Management | (.pdf) | Disturbance>1000 SF or Building Disturbance>400 SF |
| Soils Report | (.pdf) | Disturbance>1000 SF |
| Excavation Stabilization | (.pdf) | Nearby Trees, Structures, or Travel Ways |
| Floodplain Development | URMP | Special Flood Hazard Area (URMP, Chp. 6) |
| Mudflow Analysis | URMP | Slopes>15% within Mudflow Plain (URMP, Chp. 7) |
Note: If you are looking for an engineering permit and/or associated fee structures, please visit our permitting page.
**The "required when?" column does not constitue every instance in which the guidelines set forth in the associated checklist are to be met. Please consult the engineering department prior to proceeding to ensure you are meeting all requirements.**
Engineering Standards:
Project Examples: