Building Permits Required 

All new construction, additions, basement finishes, remodeling, siding, re-roofs, window replacement, and water heater and furnace replacements require a building permit and a building inspection. A building permit and inspections means that your home or commercial building:

• Ensures your structure was built according to the approved plans
• Meets standards for safety
• Provides proof to insurance agencies that the work was done with a permit and safety requirements were met

Apply for a Building Permit 

To check the status of your permit application or to schedule an inspection login to your account here:

Permit Account Login

Sheds and Accessory Structures

• Accessory structures 200 square feet and larger require a building permit.
• Accessory structures containing power, plumbing, or heating require a building permit.
• Accessory structures under 200 square feet require a land use permit (no fee).
• Placement of accessory structures

Land Use Permits

A land use permit is required for certain uses that do no require a building permit. Land use permits are reviewed by the City Planner for compliance to City Code

• Land Use Permit Form
• Accessory Dwelling Units (basement & mother-in-law apartments, tiny homes, etc.)
• Short term rentals (Vacation Rental Units)
• Sample Site Plan (Example)

Demolition Permits

Prior to all demolition the building must be inspected or asbestos by a State certified asbestos inspector and a copy of the certification must be submitted with the demolition permit.  More information can be from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.

• DEQ Demolition flyer

Temporary Dumpsters and Portable Storage 

Temporary dumpsters and portable storage containers are permitted to be placed in a city street under certain circumstances for a maximum of 14 days. Permits are issued by the City Engineering Department.  More information here.