17.80.030 BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

A. Permits Required: No building or structure shall be constructed, reconstructed, altered, remodeled, moved, or demolished, without first obtaining a separate building permit for each building or structure from the office of the building inspector. B. Conformance To State Laws And Regulations: All buildings constructed within the city shall conform to all state laws and regulations as stated in the uniform building code in effect at the time of the application. All lots shall be visibly marked at all property corners with steel survey stakes. A survey by a licensed surveyor shall be required on all lots not previously marked. Applicants for a building permit must submit the following: 1. Complete Set Of Building Plans With Specifications: Commercial structures must include plans prepared by a licensed architect or engineer. Applicant must have a completed copy of architect's and engineer's submittal for plan review, completed and signed by the architect or engineer; 2. Plot Plan: Must show structure and distances to all property lines; 3. Legal Description: Legal description of property with the tax identification number (available at the county recorder's office); 4. Building Permit Clearance Application: A completed building permit clearance application turned in to the planning commission; 5. Fees: Payment for water hookup, building permit, and other permit fees must be paid before permit is issued; 6. Set Of Plans For Sheds: Nonoccupied structures such as enclosed or open sheds shall also be required to have a complete set of building plans drawn to scale with specifications of materials included. A plot plan showing all distances from property corners, adjacent properties, and all existing buildings. C. Accessory Building Permit: Building permits shall be required for accessory buildings that exceed two hundred (200) square feet. Certificates of occupancy may not be issued to accessory buildings except as a part of the certificate of occupancy for the principal use. D. Restrictions: No building permit shall be issued for structures requiring a city water meter at a surface elevation of higher than four thousand eight hundred fifty five feet (4,855'); unless an alternate water supply system approved by the Utah division of drinking water is submitted at the time of application. The system must also be approved by the city council. E. Exempted Works: A building permit will not be required for the following: 1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the square footage does not exceed two hundred (200) square feet; 2. Fences not over six feet (6') high; 3. Retaining walls which are not over four feet (4') in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall unless supporting a surcharge or impounding flammable liquids; 4. Platforms, walks, and driveways not more than thirty inches (30") above finished grade unless it crosses over any basement or story below 5. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall when projecting not more than fifty four inches (54"); 6. Movable cases, counters, and partitions not over five feet nine inches (5'9") high. F. Plumbing, Electrical, And Mechanical Permits: Applicable plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items. G. Exemption: Exemption from the permit requirements of this title shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this city or any entity having jurisdiction. (Ord. 2007-3, 2007: Ord. 2006-1, 2006: Ord. 2000-16 § 1: Ord. 99-02-18-01 § 2)