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Access/Address Information within Delta County A Delta County Access Permit is required for all new driveways that access onto any Delta County Road. Access permits are also required any time the use of the existing access is changed (i.e., agricultural to residential), and anytime the location of the access is moved. Moving the location of the access may also cause the address for the property to be changed. The Development Application is available online. If your application requires a new road to be created, then you must select a road name using the Road Name Application.
Access onto a State or U.S. Highway Colorado Department of Transportation Engineering Division 2420 N. Townsend Ave. Montrose, Colorado 81401 970-249-5285
Building Permits No building permits are required and no certificates of occupancy are issued for the construction and placement of any structures in the unincorporated area of Delta County. Any questions involving snow loads or other construction questions will have to be directed toward a registered professional engineer/contractor.
Colorado State Electrical Inspection The unincorporated area of Delta County is under the Colorado State Electrical Board Inspection. Contact: Michael Branham 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350 Denver, CO 80202 303-894-2429 Michael.Branham@state.co.us Office hours for questions and information: Weekdays 8-9 AM State Electrical Permit Form(PDF file).
Colorado State Plumbing and Solar Thermal Inspection The unincorporated area of Delta County is under the Colorado State Examining Board of Plumbers: Alan Trickey Gunnison, CO 303-869-3471 or toll free 855-470-4719 alan.trickey@dora.state.co.us Office hours: In Delta on Tuesdays and Thursdays State Plumbing Application Form (PDF)
Electric Service Unincorporated Delta County: Delta-Montrose Electric Association Attn: Read Service Austin, Colorado 81410 970-874-8081
Natural Gas Service Black Hills Energy 580 Highway 92 Delta, Colorado 81416 970-874-4432
Septic Systems On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Application for a new sewage disposal system can be downloaded or obtained from the Delta County Health Department. Please note that you are required to obtain the Access/Address Permit before obtaining the OWTS Permit. If you are repairing an existing system, you may contact the Delta County Health Department. A list of septic systems installers, cleaners, and manufacturers in Delta County is also available online, as well as the OWTS Regulations.
Delta County Planning Department 501 Palmer St., Suite 115 Delta, Colorado 81416 970-874-2110	Ken Nordstrom Delta County Health Department 255 W 6th Street Delta, Colorado 81416 970-874-2165
Solar Installation In the unincorporated areas of the County, no building permit is required for installation of solar energy systems serving residences or businesses, although State electrical and plumbing inspections are required as described on this page. Additional information about solar energy system installations in both the unincorporated and incorporated areas of the County can be found on the County's Solar Energy page and on the Solarize Delta County website.
Subdivisions and Land Use A review of street plans for 35-acre plus subdivisions is required. Refer to the “35-Acre Plus” Street Plan Regulations (20 KB, PDF file) for more information.
Telephone Service The unincorporated area of Delta County is divided into two providers: Read area south and west contact US West at 1-800-244-1111 Read area north and east contact TDS Delta County Tele-Comm 970-527-4801, or toll-free 1-800-563-0012
Water Well Permits Colorado Division of Water Resources 1871 East Main Street Montrose, Colorado 81401 970-249-6622