Development Application Fees

Starting January 1, 2023 the City of Littleton has adopted a new fee schedule, with fee increases for many application types. All projects submitted after January 1, 2023 will be assessed under the new fee schedule. Review the new fees below!

The Littleton City Code provides for the establishment and collection of fees for certain services by the Community Development Department. Other city departments may collect fees that are not included on this page. Some of these fees may affect your home, business or project. For more information, call or visit the Community Development Department, 303-795-3748, 2255 West Berry Avenue in Littleton.

An applicant is responsible for providing title insurance and document recording fees. The applicant is also responsible for all costs related to public hearing notices. Please review the Littleton development process and official application packets for more detailed information.

Once a project has been approved, payments should be made electronically through Littleton eTRAKiT Portal using Visa, Master Card, Discover or American Express (eCheck is coming soon). An email notification with instructions will be sent to the applicant when the project or zoning letter request is ready for payment.

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FEES

Development Review Fees Effective 1/1/2023

APPLICATION TYPE  APPLICATION SUBTYPE  PUBLIC WORKS FEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEE  TOTAL IF BOTH APPLY
REQUIRED MEETINGS
Pre-Application Meetings  Historic Projects  -- -- $0
  Residential Projects  -- $100 $100
  Commercial Projects  -- $100 $100
Neighborhood Meeting    -- Postage + Materials  Postage + Materials
Public Hearing Fee    

Postage + Materials + $100 + Refundable Sign Deposit

 Postage + Materials + $100 + Refundable Sign Deposit
SUBDIVISIONS
Administrative Plats 10 acres or more $3,250 $3,250 $6,500
  Over 1 Acre but less than 10 acres $2,750 $2,750 $5,500
  1 acre or less $2,250 $2,250 $4,500
  Condominium plat -- $250 $250
Preliminary Plats 10 acres or more $4,500 $4,500 $9,000
  Over 1 acre but less than 10 acres $3,500 $3,500 $7,000
  1 acre or less $1,500 $1,500 $3,000
Final Plats 10 acres or more $2,500 $2,500 $5,000
  Over 1 are but less than 10 acres $2,000 $2,000 $4,000
  1 acre or less $1,250 $1,250 $2,500
Vacation Plats Whole Plat $2,000 $2,000 $4,000
  Right-of-Way only $3,500 $3,500 $7,000
  Easement $500 $500 $1000
Technical Correction Per Sheet $25  $25 $50
SITE PLAN / REZONING
Abbreviated Site Plans Over 1 acre $500 $500 $1,000
   1 acre or less $500 $500 $1,000
Site Plans 10 acres or more $7,500 $7,500 $15,000
  Over 1 acre but less than 10 acres $6,000 $6,000 $12,000
  1 acre or less $3,500 $3,5000 $7,000
Master Development Plan (Conceptual) 10 acres or more $3,000  $3,000 $6,000
  Over 1 acre but less than 10 acres $2,000 $2,000 $4,000
  1 acre or less $1,000 $1,000 $2,000
Master Development Plan (Detailed) 10 acres or more $9,000 $9,000

$18,000
  Over 1 acre but less than 10 acres $7,500 $7,500 $15,000
  1 acre or less $5,000 $5,000 $10,000
Major Plan Amendment 10 acres or more $2,500 $2,500 $5,000
  Over 1 acre but less than 10 acres $1,250 $1,250 $2,500
  1 acre or less $500 $500 $1,000
Minor Plan Amendment   $150 $150 $300
Zoning Certificate   -- $25 $25
Rezoning/Zoning Map Amendment    -- $2,500 $2,500
Future Land Use and Character Map Amendment    -- $500 $500
Code Text Amendment   -- -- $0
USE
Conditional Use Permits With site plan -- $500 $500
  Without site plan -- $250 $250
Temporary Use Permit   $275 $275 $550
Home Occupation Permit   -- $50 $50
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Historic District Designation Owner Consent -- $0 $0
  Without owner consent, 10 or fewer properties -- $750 $750
  Without owner consent, more than 10 properties -- $1,000 $1,000
Landmark Designation Owner Consent  -- $0 $0
  Without owner consent -- $1,500 $1,500
Certificate of Appropriateness Administrative and board approval -- $0 $0
Certificate of Demolition   -- $500 $500
Certificate of Economic Hardship   -- $0 $0
Tax Credit Application Projects costing less than $15,000 -- $250 $250
  Projects costing $15,000 to $50,000 -- $500 $500
  Projects costing $50,000 to $100,000 -- $750 $750
  Projects costing more than $100,000 -- $1,000 $1,000
VARIANCES / APPEALS
Variance Not resulting from a code citation  $275 $275 $550
  Resulting from a code citation -- $750 $750
Administrative Adjustment Not resulting from a code citation  -- $75 $75
  Resulting from code citation -- $250 $250
Appeal Administrative Decision -- $500 $500
  Public Hearing Decision -- $750 $750
FLOODPLAIN
Floodplain  Development Permit
$800 -- $800
Floodplain Certificate of Compliance  
$0 $0
Floodplain Variance   -- $0 $0
ENGINEERING / AGREEMENTS
Grading Permits 10 acres or more   $0 $0
  Over 1 acre but less than 10   $0 $0
  1 acre or less   $0  $0
Construction Plans 10 acres or more $16,000 -- $16,000
  Over 1 acre but less than 10 $9,000  -- $9,000
  1 acre or less $5,000 -- $5,000
Subdivision Improvement Agreement / Development Agreement New $500 $500 $1,000
  Amended $250 $250 $500
Drainage Report 10 acres or more $4,000 -- $4,000
  Over 1 acre but less than 10 $3,000 -- $3,000
  1 acre or less $2,000 -- $2,000
Traffic Impact Study 10 acres or more $4,000 -- $4,000
  Over 1 are but less than 10 $2,500 -- $2,500
   1 acre or less $1,000 -- $1,000
Traffic / Trip Generation Letter   $500 -- $500
Access Permit   $250 $250 $500
Vested Property Rights Agreement   -- $1,500 $1,500
Metropolitan District Formation / Service Plan   -- $0 $0
Easement / Warrantee Deed / Revocable License   $750 -- $750
MISCELLANEOUS
Wireless Communication Facility With conditional use -- $2,500 $2,500
  Eligible Facility Request  -- Building Permit Fee + $1,500  Building Permit Fee + $1,500
  Public Right of Way Small Cell $2,500 $1,000 $3,500
De-annexation / Annexation / Initial Zoning 10 acres or more $10,000 $10,000 $20,000
  Over 1 acre but less than 10 acres $5,000 $5,000 $10,000
  1 acre or less $2,500 $2,500 $5,000
Amplified Sound Commercial -- $75 $75
  Residential -- $50 $50
Zoning Verification Letter Simple -- $25 $25
  Complex --  $100 $100
Master Licensing Agreement   $500 $500 $1,000
Addressing  
$25 $25
Written Interpretation     $25 $25

All fees are based on three rounds of review. 4th review fees, if necessary, will require payment of 50% of initial fees. 5th review fees, if necessary, will require payment of 25% of initial fees. 

2022 Development Fees

APPLICATION TYPE PLANNING REVIEW FEES ENGINEERING REVIEW FEES
Pre-Application Meeting $ --
 $ --
Preliminary Project Plan Process
(P4)

< 10 ac: $275

10 ac+: $550

 N/A
Initial Zoning $2,000 $775
Rezoning $4,200 $1,000
Administrative PD Amendment $1,000 N/A
General PD Plan

< 10 ac: $6,000

10 ac+: $12,000

< 10 ac: $3,250

10 ac+: $4,400
Planned Development Overlay (PDO) $6,500 $3,500
Preliminary Plat: Minor Subdivision $1,000 $1,750
Final Plat: Minor Subdivision $2,000 $3,400
Preliminary Plat: Major Subdivision $4,200 $2,400
Final Plat: Major Subdivision $7,500 $3,500
Administrative Plat and Replat $1,000 $2,150
Site Development Plan / Conceptual $2,200 $1,250
Site Development Plan / Final $5,000 $5,500
Sketch Plan

< 10 ac: $500

10 ac+: $1,000

< 10 ac: $1,000

10 ac+: $2,000
Metro District Formation Varies: 1/100 of 1% of the debt listed in the Service Plan Engineering review included in planning fees
Conditional Use Accessory to Single Family: $1,750
All Others: $3,000		 N/A
Vested Rights Permit $1,500 N/A
Annexation

< 10 ac: $10,000

10 ac+: $30,000

 N/A
Certificate of Historic Appropriateness (Board Approval) $500 N/A
Certificate of Historic Appropriateness (Administrative) $275 N/A
Wireless Communications Facility (private property) $1,500 N/A
Wireless Communications Facility (Right-of-Way) N/A $2,500
Appeal $500 $500

Minor Zoning Variance

 $70 N/A
Zoning Variance $275 N/A
Zoning Letter (standard) $25 N/A
Zoning Letter (customized) $65 N/A
Home Occupation $50 N/A
Temporary Use Permit $275 N/A
Amplified Sound Permit

Commercial: $50

Residential: $25

 N/A
Subdivision Improvements Agreement N/A $2,000
Floodplain Development Permit N/A $800
Floodplain Development Permit with PC Hearing
(Floodplain Management)		 $500 $4,200
Grading Permit N/A

< 1 ac: $300

1 ac - 10 ac $1,000

10 ac+: $3,000
Drainage Report N/A

< 10 ac: $2,000

10 ac+: $4,000
Drainage Master Plan N/A $1,000
Drainage Conformance Letter N/A $750
Traffic/Trip Letter N/A $250
Traffic Impact Study N/A

< 10 ac: $1,000

10 ac+: $2,000
Construction Plans N/A

< 10 ac: $9,000

10 ac+: $16,000

Vacation of ROW

Vacation of Easement

 N/A $600

Easements

Warranty Deeds

Revokable Licenses

 N/A $650

Fees are based on three rounds of review. 4th review = 50% of initial fees, 5th review and onward = 25% of initial fees.

Fees effective 1/1/2019 for all new applications (Res 74-2018).

 

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