Built-in outdoor kitchens in Pueblo require building, gas, electrical, and plumbing permits issued by the Pueblo Regional Building Department (PRBD). Structures must comply with Title XVII accessory-structure setbacks, typically 5 feet from side and rear property lines, and must preserve corner sight triangles. Stationary propane installations above 100 lbs trigger Pueblo Fire Department review under the locally adopted International Fire Code.
Outdoor kitchens in Pueblo are permitted through the Pueblo Regional Building Department (PRBD). A typical project needs a building permit for the masonry counter, structure, and any roof or pergola; a gas permit for natural-gas connections (Black Hills Energy is the natural-gas utility in Pueblo) or stationary propane installations; an electrical permit for outlets and lighting; and a plumbing permit if connecting to water and sewer. Built-in gas grills served by stationary propane tanks larger than 100 pounds trigger Pueblo Fire Department review under the locally adopted International Fire Code Chapter 61 (LP-Gas), including separation distances and emergency-shutoff requirements. Setbacks follow Pueblo Municipal Code Title XVII (Zoning) — typically 5 feet from side and rear property lines for accessory structures in most residential zone districts. Covered outdoor kitchens count toward the lot-coverage limit for the zone district. Corner-lot sight triangles must remain clear under Title XVII. Pueblo's standard PRBD plan check runs roughly 3-6 weeks. Portable freestanding grills do not require permits. Properties in historic districts such as the Union Avenue Historic District or other Pueblo Historic Preservation overlays may require additional review by the Pueblo Historic Preservation Commission for permanent exterior fixtures and structures.
Building without required permits is a code violation enforced by PRBD, which can issue stop-work orders and require after-the-fact permitting at doubled fees. Unpermitted gas-line work is particularly serious — the Pueblo Fire Department can order immediate shutdown and require recertification by a licensed installer. Zoning setback violations under Title XVII are enforced by Pueblo Code Enforcement and can require removal of the structure.
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