Building Permits and Zoning Information
Permits (Ordinance 1047)
Permits help to ensure that all construction with the City of Cimarron is built in accordance with the codes the City has adopted. Please visit City Hall to obtain a permit or Building Permit.
Permit Fees
The City of Cimarron prescribes fees for obtaining building permits for certain construction work or structure repair.
Residential new construction: 0.25 cents per square foot
Commercial new construction: 0.35 cents per square foot
General: $25.00 for residential repairs or additions; and $35.00 for commercial repair or additions
General designation includes roofing, electrical repair and expansion, fencing, carports, decks, porches, water heaters, HVAC unit installation and the like.
A permit is required for each of the following:
New Commercial
Remodel Commercial
New Residential
Remodel Residential
New Roofing & Re-roofing
Fences and yard sheds, car ports, decks and porches
Plumbing, new construction, service taps
Electrical, new construction, remodel or modify service
Mechanical, new construction, or replacement
HVAC unit installation
Water heaters
Permits should be obtained before any work on a project takes place.
Permits are not required for painting, wallpapering, or similar finish work. Minor repairs such as replacing electrical receptacles or repairing pipe leaks do not require a permit.
Special Use and Variance Permits for certain activities that are prohibited in residential and commercial areas are reviewed at a public hearing by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The City of Cimarron has adopted the NEC 2020 (Ord 1114) and the IBC, IRC, IEBC, IPMC, IFC, IPC, IMC, IFGC 2021 (Ord 1115).