Board of Adjustment Documents 1975

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Y ♦ • 1 MEMORANDUM TO: Boulder County Commissioners FROM: Ann Leffingwell RE: Building Permits DATE: May 29, 1975 and Benny LaTorra The Boulder County Assessor's office currently receives copies of nine (9) different building permits. These are used to initiate appraisal of new constructions, additions, remodels, etc. The information contained in these permits range from inadequate to redundant, with no two permits having any similarity. During on site visits, it is often necessary to conduct a "sight" or "window" type appraisal to avoid repeated visits to a particu- lar site. More often than not, appraisers do not find occupants at home at the time of appraisal. This is particularly true in the mountains, but not necessarily restricted to that area. The end result is either ommission of critical information or in- clusion of information based on guess or estimate. This is particularly true in determining type of heat, number of baths, and fixtures therein, percentage of floor covering, etc. Since the dollar value per item or square foot varies with type, a significant disparity in the final total figure could exist. A properly prepared building permit containing essential inform- ation would lend itself to a more accurate and fair appraisal. The taxpayer would. then receive assessed valuation notices virtually free of errors. In addition, changes to records which now must take place when contact is finally made with owners, would be greatly reduced if not eliminated. It is therefore recommended that a single, simple, standard building permit be adopted for use in Boulder County. If approved, the Boulder County Assessor's Office will assume responsibility for production and distribution of permits. In- formation considered necessary by all concerned activities could be included. By copy of this letter, interested activities are invited to comment on this proposal. Ann Leffingwell Boulder County Assessor nny aTorra Residential Appraiser