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Solar / Solar PV Installation Permit in Nibley, Utah

Nibley does not publish a distinct solar or solar-PV permit type or fee. A full-text search of both the 2024 Consolidated Fee Schedule and the current 2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule (approved 1-30-2026) found zero mentions of 'solar' or 'photovoltaic' in either document, and Nibley's official Building Department and Planning & Zoning pages likewise contain no solar-specific application, ordinance, or requirement. Rooftop or ground-mounted solar-PV installations are therefore permitted and charged through the same generic valuation-based Building Permit used for all other construction, consistent with the fact that Nibley has no standalone electrical-trade permit fee line either.

Verified 2026-07-21 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Installation of a rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV system at a residential or commercial property, regulated by the adopted 2024 IBC / 2021 IRC and 2023 National Electrical Code (per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a),(b),(g))
  • Two copies of engineered, stamped (if applicable), to-scale plans; electronic plans may be submitted with the application, per Nibley's official Building Department page general submittal requirements (no separate solar-specific submittal checklist is published)
  • To-scale plot plan showing location of the solar array and any associated equipment (inverters, disconnects, battery storage)
  • Compliance with the adopted 2023 NEC for PV system wiring, disconnects, and interconnection
  • Confirm applicable fee category directly with the Building Department before applying, since no solar-specific line item is published

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (Nibley City Consolidated Fee Schedule)Nibley City Consolidated Fee Schedule (both the 2024 edition and the current 2025-2026 edition approved 1-30-2026), 'Building Permit Fees' table: valuation 'according to building inspector's review.' No solar-specific fee table exists in either edition, so solar-PV installations are billed against this same generic table based on the installed value of the system.
$1–$500: $24.00 flat. $501–$2,000: $24 for the first $500 plus $3 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $2,001–$40,000: $69 for the first $2,000 plus $11 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $40,001–$100,000: $487 for the first $40,000 plus $9 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $100,001–$500,000: $1,027 for the first $100,000 plus $7 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,827 for the first $500,000 plus $5 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $1,000,001–$5,000,000: $6,327 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $5,000,001 and over: $18,327 for the first $5,000,000 plus $1 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof).
Plan Review FeeNibley City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' section, present unchanged in both the 2024 and 2025-2026 editions: 'Plan Review Fee — 0.1% of valuation of the improvement. Additional fees for inspections outside of normal business hours may be charged according to IRC fee schedule.'
0.1% of valuation of the improvement
State Collected 1% FeeNibley City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Impact Fees' section, present unchanged in both the 2024 and 2025-2026 editions: 'State Collected 1% Fee — 1% of Building Permit Fees.'
1% of Building Permit Fees
Reinspection FeeNibley City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Miscellaneous Items' section.
$50.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewNibley’s published plan-review target
10–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Electrical / Rough-In Inspection

    Inspection of PV wiring, disconnects, and interconnection equipment against the adopted 2023 NEC. Required inspections vary by project and are listed upon permit issuance per Nibley's official Building Department page.

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Final inspection of the completed solar PV installation prior to permit close-out; specific solar-PV final inspection process not separately detailed on Nibley's official Building Department page.

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

Tips

  • Nibley has no distinct solar or solar-PV permit type or fee — confirmed by a full-text search of both the 2024 Consolidated Fee Schedule and the current 2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule (approved 1-30-2026), neither of which contains the word 'solar' or 'photovoltaic' anywhere.
  • Solar installations are billed as a standard valuation-based Building Permit, the same fee table used for all other construction in Nibley, plus the 0.1% Plan Review Fee.
  • As with EV chargers, Nibley has no standalone electrical-trade permit fee line item at all, so there is no separate 'electrical permit' fallback category either — confirm the exact fee treatment with the Building Department before applying.
  • Utility interconnection approval (net metering) is handled separately by the applicable electric utility and is not part of the city's building permit process; confirm interconnection requirements directly with the utility serving the property.

Frequently asked questions

Nibley requires a solar / solar pv installation permit for: Installation of a rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV system at a residential or commercial property, regulated by the adopted 2024 IBC / 2021 IRC and 2023 National Electrical Code (per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a),(b),(g)); Two copies of engineered, stamped (if applicable), to-scale plans; electronic plans may be submitted with the application, per Nibley's official Building Department page general submittal requirements (no separate solar-specific submittal checklist is published); To-scale plot plan showing location of the solar array and any associated equipment (inverters, disconnects, battery storage); Compliance with the adopted 2023 NEC for PV system wiring, disconnects, and interconnection; Confirm applicable fee category directly with the Building Department before applying, since no solar-specific line item is published. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Nibley City Building Department (Public Works) at (435) 752-0431 before starting work.

No. A full-text search of both the 2024 and current 2025-2026 Nibley City Consolidated Fee Schedules found no mention of 'solar' or 'photovoltaic' anywhere. Solar PV installations are permitted and charged through the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table used for all other construction, plus the standard 0.1% Plan Review Fee.

There is no solar-specific timeline published. Since solar installations go through the standard Building Permit process, Nibley's general published guidance applies: 'allow up to two weeks from the date of submittal for processing,' per the city's official Building Department page.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Engineered/Stamped Plans (to-scale, showing PV array and equipment layout). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Nibley requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar / solar pv installation permit, in order: Electrical / Rough-In Inspection, Final 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.

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