301 Building Permits Required

The Town of Dutch John, by virtue of this Ordinance, requires that building permits be obtained as described in the following paragraphs. This requirement is to trigger inspections of critical aspects of development by a certified and licensed Building Inspector. These inspections are deemed to be necessary to safeguard public health. Exemption from Requirement for Permits. Construction or removal of any building or structure or any part thereof, shall not be commenced or proceeded with until a building permit is obtained from the Town’s Building Official, unless exempt by the provisions of the Town’s Building Code or state law to the extent exempted by the provisions of §10-20-304 and §10-20-305 (U.C.A.) (regarding state, federal and school properties). Building permits are required in the following circumstances: 1) When constructing any structure greater than 200 square feet in total “plan” area or any structure – regardless of size - that will have utilities installed, or which is intended for human habitation – regardless of being on a permanent or temporary foundation - you are required to have a valid building permit. EXCEPTION to the previous paragraph: When Constructing any Structures of less than 200 Square Feet, that have no utilities installed and are not intended for human habitation you need not have a building permit prior to construction. 2) Any Construction and/or Remodel which affects Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Gas or load bearing structure will require a building permit as follows: a) When performing ELECTRICAL WORK which involves the installation or removal of outdoor service wiring, indoor service wiring, meter sockets, service panels or branch circuit wiring will require an Electrical Permit and must be applied for and the work performed by either a Utah Registered Master Electrician (or qualified individual in his employ and under his supervision) or by the Homeowner working on their own behalf. b) PLUMBING WORK which involves installation or removal of outdoor service piping, and/or indoor permanent supply piping will require a Plumbing Permit and must be applied for by either a Utah Registered Master Plumber or the Homeowner working on their own behalf. c) MECHANICAL WORK which involves the new installation of Gas Piping (either natural or Propane gas) supply lines, regulators, meters or Gas fired water heaters, boilers or furnaces and their associated venting are required to be done under the supervision of a licensed Mechanical or Plumbing contractor with gas certification. These services will require a building permit to trigger inspection of the work. A simple replacement of an existing device or piping with no modifications to the venting and or gas supply does not require a building permit. 3) No construction shall occur except pursuant to a validly issued, unexpired and unrevoked building permit on an “Improved Lot” as per the definition in Chapter 7 herein. Applicants for a building permit shall submit an approved final site plan, or an approved final site plan for a “Planned Unit Development” (PUD), or final subdivision plat, and, if applicable, a Conditional Use permit prior to obtaining issuance of a building permit. The permittee shall proceed only in accordance with the approved building permit, development permit and any approved conditions. 4) As allowed in CHAPTER 21: ENFORCEMENT of this ordinance, no building permit will be issued for any construction if the applicant or property owner(s) is in violation of any part of this ordinance. No construction/modification of any building will be allowed without a valid building permit for the property.