Concrete, Landscaping & Remodeling in Lafayette, Colorado

Who issues building permits in Lafayette?

City of Lafayette Building Division (Planning & Building Department). The 2024 I-codes and 2026 NEC took effect August 1, 2026.

Source: lafayetteco.gov

What permit does driveway approach, curb or sidewalk work need in Lafayette?

Any work in the public right-of-way, including new work on or repairs to concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter, needs a Right-of-Way permit from Public Works through the City's online portal. Every contractor on the permit must hold a City of Lafayette contractor license and a $5,000 street-cut bond.

Source: lafayetteco.gov

Does a patio or driveway on private property need a building permit in Lafayette?

The 2026 Lafayette Building Code (Sec. 105.2) exempts sidewalks and driveways from a building permit if they are no more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, not over a basement or story below, and not part of an accessible route. Patios are not listed separately.

Source: lafayetteco.gov

When does a retaining wall need a permit in Lafayette?

Retaining walls under 3 feet tall, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, are exempt unless they support a surcharge or hold back Class I, II or III liquids. Walls 3 feet or taller need a building permit.

Source: lafayetteco.gov

Who supplies water in Lafayette?

City of Lafayette Public Works - Water. The City's watering restrictions also apply to properties outside city limits that are served by Lafayette water.

Source: lafayetteco.gov

What are the outdoor watering rules in Lafayette?

Lafayette has been in Stage 1 drought response since April 10, 2026 and strongly encourages watering with irrigation systems no more than 2 days a week. Year-round rules (LMC 120-13) ban watering from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., watering more than 3 days a week (the week runs Sunday through Saturday), runoff onto pavement, and hosing down paved areas; hand watering with an automatic shut-off nozzle is allowed.

Source: lafayetteco.gov · library.municode.com

Can new sod or seed get extra water in Lafayette?

The City discourages installing new sod during drought, and any irrigation must follow the restrictions in place. Newly planted xeric landscaping, or reseeding with native or dryland grass, can get a 30-day exemption from the watering-day limit (but not the 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ban) if approved in advance through droughtoutreach@lafayetteco.gov.

Source: lafayetteco.gov

Does a sprinkler backflow preventer need testing in Lafayette?

Backflow assemblies on non-single-family residential and commercial water accounts must be tested every year, with irrigation assemblies due by May 31; results go to the City's contractor, BSI Online. Failed tests must be reported within 24 hours, and a missed deadline brings a $250 fee per assembly plus water shutoff; the City generally requires a vacuum breaker on irrigation systems.

Source: lafayetteco.gov

Are there lawn replacement or sprinkler rebates in Lafayette?

• Outdoor Water Efficiency Rebates (City of Lafayette) — Homeowners get a utility-bill credit of $3 per rotary or high-efficiency sprinkler nozzle (10 to 50 nozzles, once per 10 years) and up to $50 for drip equipment. A Resource Central Slow the Flow report is required, and items must have been bought within the last 6 months. lafayetteco.gov
• Slow the Flow sprinkler assessment (Resource Central) — Free 75-minute sprinkler system evaluation for Lafayette residents during irrigation season. lafayetteco.gov
• Smart controller and rain sensor installation (Resource Central) — Rachio smart controllers and Rain Bird rain sensors are installed at no cost for eligible City water customers while supplies last. A Slow the Flow evaluation is required first. lafayetteco.gov
• Lawn Replacement Program (Resource Central) — For at least 200 sq ft of healthy lawn, up to $750 in discounts toward lawn removal service, or free Garden In A Box kits if you remove the lawn yourself. lafayetteco.gov
• Garden In A Box (Resource Central) — City discounts on low-water garden kits are applied at checkout while limited funds last. Income-qualified residents can request a discount code from sustainability@lafayetteco.gov. lafayetteco.gov

Do you serve Lafayette?

Yes. Lafayette is about 17.9 miles west of our home base in Brighton, a routine drive we make regularly. Lafayette sits in Boulder County, and the permit question for your specific job gets answered before work starts, not after.

When is the right time of year for this in Lafayette?

At about 5,210 feet, the Front Range gives a reasonably long season for concrete and landscape work, though the shoulder months swing hard. Interior work - remodeling, flooring, painting - runs year round, and winter is usually the easiest time to get it scheduled.