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Sign Permit in Nibley, Utah

Nibley regulates permitted signs under City Code (NCC) 19.24.150, which requires a building permit for most sign types (per the code's Table of Permitted Signs) and a separate, Planning Commission-reviewed EMD Sign Permit for any Electronic Message Display sign.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Most sign types require a building permit before erection, per NCC 19.24.150(F) — the Table of Permitted Signs specifies which sign types require it (nameplate signs are the noted exception)
  • Sign applications must include a plot plan and site plan meeting the same document requirements as a commercial or manufacturing building, including how the sign is anchored or attached
  • All sign bases, foundations, or supporting apparatus must be set back at least ten (10) feet from the property line
  • Electronic Message Display (EMD) signs require a separate EMD Sign Permit, issued only after Planning Commission review
  • Signs must comply with the electrical code, building code, and NCC 19.24.150 construction standards

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Fee schedule

EMD Sign Permit FeeNCC 19.24.150(L)(1): 'A nonrefundable fee as listed on the current approved Consolidated Fee Schedule shall accompany each EMD Sign Permit application.' Nibley City's 2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule (approved 1-30-2026, published at nibleycity.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-2026-CFS-APPROVED-PDF-1-30-2026-2.pdf) lists: 'Electronic Sign Permit (NCC 19.24.150(L)) -- $250.00.'
$250.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Nibley building department
~5–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    EMD Illumination Compliance Inspection

    All permitted EMDs are subject to inspection by City staff to confirm compliance with illuminance standards; noncompliance results in revocation of the EMD sign permit

See the full Nibley inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Nibley's Table of Permitted Signs (NCC 19.24.150(M)) sets maximum size and height by sign type — for example, monument signs without an EMD are capped at 20 square feet and 5 feet in height, and require a building permit.
  • Nameplate signs (max 3 sq ft, 5 ft height) are the one sign type in the table listed as not requiring a building permit.
  • Electronic Message Display (EMD) signs need their own permit on top of any building permit, with Planning Commission review, strict dwell-time/transition/brightness rules, and mandatory photocell auto-dimming.
  • Sign bases and supports must sit at least 10 feet back from the property line, per NCC 19.24.150(I).
  • Portable or A-frame signs are expressly prohibited under the NCC 19.24.150 definitions section.
  • Nibley's 2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule prices the EMD Sign Permit at a flat $250.00 (NCC 19.24.150(L)); the general sign building permit (for non-EMD signs) is not broken out as its own line item and likely falls under the standard building permit fee -- confirm with the Building Department before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Nibley requires a sign permit for: Most sign types require a building permit before erection, per NCC 19.24.150(F) — the Table of Permitted Signs specifies which sign types require it (nameplate signs are the noted exception); Sign applications must include a plot plan and site plan meeting the same document requirements as a commercial or manufacturing building, including how the sign is anchored or attached; All sign bases, foundations, or supporting apparatus must be set back at least ten (10) feet from the property line; Electronic Message Display (EMD) signs require a separate EMD Sign Permit, issued only after Planning Commission review; Signs must comply with the electrical code, building code, and NCC 19.24.150 construction standards. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Nibley City Building Department (Public Works) at (435) 752-0431 before starting work.

$250.00, per Nibley City's 2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule (approved 1-30-2026): 'Electronic Sign Permit (NCC 19.24.150(L)) -- $250.00.' This fee is nonrefundable and required with each EMD Sign Permit application.

Plan review for a sign permit in Nibley typically runs 5–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Nibley City Building Department (Public Works) at (435) 752-0431.

You'll need: Sign Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Nibley may also ask for: EMD Sign Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Nibley requires 1 inspection(s) for a sign permit, in order: EMD Illumination Compliance Inspection. Schedule each through Nibley City Building Department (Public Works) ((435) 752-0431).

Apply through Nibley City Building Department (Public Works) at 455 W 3200 S, Nibley, UT 84321-6337. Phone: (435) 752-0431. Office hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://nibleycity.gov/building-department/.

Nibley, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Nibley City Building Department page states: 'Nibley is currently using the ICC Codes as amended by the state of Utah'; per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b), the 2021 IRC continues in force statewide, unchanged by the July 1, 2026 update.; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective July 1, 2026.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), effective July 1, 2026; per Nibley's own 'ICC Codes as amended by the state of Utah' statement.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), effective July 1, 2026; per Nibley's own 'ICC Codes as amended by the state of Utah' statement.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), effective July 1, 2026; per Nibley's own 'ICC Codes as amended by the state of Utah' statement.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective July 1, 2026; per Nibley's own 'ICC Codes as amended by the state of Utah' statement.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), effective July 1, 2026; per Nibley's own 'ICC Codes as amended by the state of Utah' statement.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), effective July 1, 2026; per Nibley's own 'ICC Codes as amended by the state of Utah' statement.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide update.; Modular Building Institute Standards 1200 and 1205 — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(o); not separately itemized on Nibley's own page, but applies statewide.. Local amendments apply — see the Nibley overview page for the full list.

Most do. Nibley's Table of Permitted Signs (NCC 19.24.150(M)) specifies which sign types require a building permit — nameplate signs are the notable exception. Electronic Message Display signs additionally require a separate EMD Sign Permit reviewed by the Planning Commission, with a nonrefundable fee per the Consolidated Fee Schedule.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Nibley building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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