Unincorporated Daggett County building permits

Requirements

• New single-family dwelling construction (stick-built or manufactured home on private lot or in a park)
• Additions, remodels, or demolition of a residential structure
• Accessory structures over 200 square feet (structures under 200 sq ft are exempt per County Code § 8-6A-1A / IRC R105.2)
• Detailed site plan showing north point, lot lines, existing structures/easements, proposed construction, motor vehicle access, and (if not on public sewer) an approved septic system drawing
• Authorization from Daggett County Planning and Zoning Commission confirming zoning/setback compliance
• Water/Sewer Connection or Wastewater Permit Verification Form signed by the applicable provider (no permit issues without this)
• Complete list of licensed contractors (or Owner/Builder Certification if self-performing) required before Certificate of Occupancy is issued

Required documents

• RequiredResidential Building Permit ApplicationCounty application form covering owner/applicant info, structure details, and contractor list; available by mail from the Planning & Zoning office (435-784-3222 ext. 230)
• RequiredDetailed Site PlanNorth point, lot lines, adjacent streets/right-of-ways, existing structures/easements (fully dimensioned), proposed construction location, motor vehicle access/parking, and septic system drawing if not on public sewer
• RequiredTwo Complete Sets of Construction PlansElevations (front/rear/side), wall and floor framing, beam sizes over 6 ft, fireplace/wood stove type, floor plans with window/door openings, roof framing, electrical/plumbing/mechanical plans with RESCHECK heat-loss calculation, footings and foundations. Plans must bear a State of Utah stamp of approval.
• RequiredWater/Sewer Connection or Wastewater Permit Verification FormSigned by the appropriate water/sewer provider or TriCounty Health (wastewater); Taylor Flat properties require a well permit
• OptionalOwner/Builder Certification and Agreement to Comply with Construction Trades Licensing ActRequired if the owner is self-performing new residential construction or a remodel/addition; notarized, filed with Utah DOPL
• OptionalManufacturer Floor Plans / Installation PlansRequired for mobile and manufactured homes, including footing and foundation details per manufacturer's set-up requirements

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• New commercial building construction, addition, remodel, demolition, or moving of a structure
• Site plan meeting County Code § 8-2-3 definitions
• Three 24x36 sets of building plans drawn to scale; at least one wet-stamped by a Utah-licensed architect and engineer
• Plans must show type of construction (IBC 2015 Ch. 6), occupancy type (IBC 2015 Ch. 3), and occupant load (IBC 2015 § 1004) as cited in the county's own commercial plans checklist
• Plans must be stamped by the Fire Chief (who retains one set) before the Building Official will issue the permit

Required documents

• RequiredCommercial Building Permit ApplicationCounty application form covering owner/applicant, valuation, structure details, and full contractor list
• RequiredCommercial Building Plans Checklist PackageThree 24x36 sets of scaled plans including elevations, wall cross-sections, roof detail, occupancy/occupant-load calculations per IBC 2015; one set wet-stamped by architect/engineer
• RequiredFire Chief StampPlans must be reviewed and stamped by the Manila/Dutch John Fire Department Fire Chief before permit issuance
• RequiredComplete List of ContractorsRequired before Certificate of Occupancy will be issued

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• Electrical work (new service, rewiring, panel work)
• Mechanical work (HVAC, furnace, ductwork)
• Plumbing work (fixtures, water/gas lines)
• Residential work may be self-performed by the owner ('SELF (IF RESIDENTIAL)' option on application); commercial/agricultural work requires a licensed contractor

Required documents

• RequiredElectrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Building Permit ApplicationSingle combined county form; describes the work, lists licensed contractor(s) or 'self' for residential owner-performed work
• OptionalOwner/Builder Certification and Agreement to Comply with Construction Trades Licensing ActRequired for owner-performed work; filed with Utah DOPL

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• Roof replacement or re-roofing
• Siding replacement or installation
• Window replacement
• New deck construction or deck alterations
• Detailed description of proposed improvement required on application

Required documents

• RequiredRoofing, Siding, Window and Deck Building Permit ApplicationSingle combined county form; general contractor or 'SELF (IF RESIDENTIAL)' for owner-performed work
• OptionalOwner/Builder Certification and Agreement to Comply with Construction Trades Licensing ActRequired for owner-performed work; filed with Utah DOPL

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• New accessory building, addition, remodel, or demolition of an accessory structure
• Only required for structures over 200 square feet — smaller structures are exempt
• Same contractor listing and plan requirements as the residential permit for attached/detached garage, finished space, etc.

Required documents

• RequiredAccessory/Outbuilding Building Permit ApplicationCounty application form covering structure size/use, value, and contractor list

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• Complete or partial demolition of any structure
• Utility disconnect confirmation from electric provider (Bridger Valley Electric or Moon Lake Electric), Town of Manila Water/Sewer, Manila/Dutch John Fire Dept, propane company, and Tri County Health
• Asbestos inspection required if demolition is performed by a hired contractor (private homeowners performing their own demolition are exempt under Utah House Bill 285, but are still regulated by the county for asbestos determination)
• Two-week advance notification to the Utah DEQ Division of Air Quality is required regardless of asbestos findings
• Road Department and Sheriff's Office approval required if any public road will be blocked

Required documents

• RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationCounty application form requiring signatures/approvals from utility, fire, and health providers before the Building Official approves
• RequiredState Air Quality Demolition NotificationUtah DEQ Division of Air Quality asbestos/demolition notification form, required two weeks prior to demolition (801-536-4000)
• OptionalAsbestos InspectionRequired if demolition is performed by a hired contractor; private homeowners performing their own demolition are exempt per Utah House Bill 285

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• Tenant improvement / tenant finish work within an existing commercial building, filed by checking 'Remodel' (or 'Addition,' as applicable) under 'Type of Improvement' on the county's single Commercial Building Permit Application — Daggett County does not publish a separate tenant-improvement-specific application
• Site plan meeting County Code § 8-2-3 definitions
• Three 24x36 sets of building plans drawn to scale; at least one wet-stamped by a Utah-licensed architect and engineer
• Plans must show type of construction (IBC 2015 Ch. 6), occupancy type (IBC 2015 Ch. 3), and occupant load (IBC 2015 § 1004) as cited in the county's own commercial plans checklist
• Plans must be stamped by the Fire Chief (who retains one set) before the Building Official will issue the permit

Required documents

• RequiredCommercial Building Permit ApplicationThe same county application form used for all commercial work (new construction, addition, remodel/tenant improvement, demolition, pre-manufactured, or moving) — check 'Remodel' or 'Addition' under 'Type of Improvement' for a tenant-improvement/tenant-finish project.
• RequiredCommercial Building Plans Checklist PackageThree 24x36 sets of scaled plans including elevations, wall cross-sections, roof detail, and occupancy/occupant-load calculations per IBC 2015; one set wet-stamped by architect/engineer. The county's checklist states it 'is not all-inclusive and individual projects may require different information,' so a smaller interior-only tenant-finish scope may not require every line item (e.g., roof or footing details) that a ground-up shell building would.
• RequiredFire Chief StampPlans must be reviewed and stamped by the Manila/Dutch John Fire Department Fire Chief before permit issuance
• RequiredComplete List of ContractorsRequired before Certificate of Occupancy will be issued

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• Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential, commercial, or agricultural property in unincorporated Daggett County
• New dedicated 240V circuit and/or panel capacity to serve the charger, checked as 'Electrical' scope on the combined permit application
• Residential work may be self-performed by the owner ('SELF (IF RESIDENTIAL)' option); commercial/agricultural work requires a licensed contractor

Required documents

• RequiredElectrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Building Permit ApplicationSingle combined county form; check the 'Electrical' box and describe the EV charger circuit installation.
• OptionalOwner/Builder Certification and Agreement to Comply with Construction Trades Licensing ActRequired for owner-performed work; filed with Utah DOPL.

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• Structurally attached (roof-mount) PV panels: a permitted accessory use in all zones per County Code § 8-14-5, subject to the requirements for such together with all other applicable building codes and ordinances; on a sloped roof the array shall not project vertically above the peak of the roof, and on a flat roof shall not project vertically more than five feet (5') above the roof
• Freestanding (ground-mount) PV arrays: considered an accessory building per County Code § 8-14-4 and subject to the same requirements as an accessory structure — a building permit (Accessory/Outbuilding Building Permit) is required if the mount/structure exceeds 200 square feet; structures of 200 sq ft or less are exempt per County Code § 8-6A-1A / IRC R105.2
• PV electrical interconnection (new circuit, inverter, panel tie-in, battery storage wiring) is electrical work filed under the county's combined Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permit application — check the 'Electrical' box
• New residential or commercial construction that incorporates rooftop solar as part of the original build is reviewed within that project's Residential or Commercial Building Permit plan set rather than as a separate solar filing
• Residential work may be self-performed by the owner ('SELF (IF RESIDENTIAL)' option on the electrical application); commercial/agricultural work requires a licensed contractor

Required documents

• RequiredElectrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Building Permit ApplicationSingle combined county form used for the PV electrical interconnection (new circuit/inverter/tie-in) — check the 'Electrical' box and describe the solar installation.
• OptionalAccessory/Outbuilding Building Permit ApplicationRequired only if a freestanding/ground-mount solar array's support structure exceeds 200 square feet, per County Code § 8-14-4 (freestanding solar panels are considered an accessory building) and § 8-6A-1A (200 sq ft accessory exemption).
• OptionalOwner/Builder Certification and Agreement to Comply with Construction Trades Licensing ActRequired for owner-performed work; filed with Utah DOPL.

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• Business signs in commercial-type zoning districts (CN, CS, CH, CG, MD, MG per County Code § 8-6, Chapter 6 use tables): limited to 1 square foot of sign area per 1 linear foot of business building frontage, no single sign to exceed 50 square feet, and no more than 3 signs per business; signs must be flat wall or freestanding only, never revolving, flashing, or intermittently lit
• 'Pole signs' up to 25 feet in height and 100 square feet in total area are allowed above the base business-sign allowance only with Planning Commission approval
• Off-premise advertising signs up to 132 square feet in area and 25 feet in height may be allowed by the Planning Commission as a conditional use
• Nonadvertising signs (civic max 14 sq ft, development max 40 sq ft, real estate max 16 sq ft, residential nameplate max 2 sq ft) are permitted outright in most districts, limited to 3 such signs per property, may not project above the eaves or parapet wall of the building, and may be lighted but never flashing, revolving, or with lighted moving parts
• A sign erected as part of new commercial construction is reviewed for zoning-table compliance within that project's Commercial Building Permit plan set rather than as a separate sign filing

Required documents

• OptionalCommercial Building Permit ApplicationFor signage installed as part of new commercial construction, addition, or remodel — the same application used for the underlying building project; the plan review confirms the sign meets the zoning-table area/height/count limits for the district.
• OptionalConditional Use Permit ApplicationRequired only for a sign exceeding the base zoning-table allowance — a 'pole sign' (up to 25 ft / 100 sq ft) or an off-premise advertising sign (up to 132 sq ft / 25 ft) — which County Code requires the Planning Commission to approve.

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• Ordinary commercial fire-sprinkler and fire-alarm work: reviewed within the general Commercial Building Permit — plans must show fire separation/fire-resistant construction detail and smoke detector/fire alarm locations, and must be stamped by the county Fire Chief before the Building Official issues the permit
• No separate sprinkler-system fee line, contractor-license requirement, or standalone application is published by the county for this scope
• Buildings under Utah State Fire Prevention Board jurisdiction (Utah Admin. Code R710-4): publicly owned buildings; public or private schools, colleges, or universities; hospitals, mental hospitals, sanitariums, homes for the aged, assisted living facilities, children's homes, or day care centers; and any place of assemblage where 50 or more persons may gather for amusement, entertainment, instruction, or education
• For R710-4 buildings, sprinkler and alarm plans are submitted directly to the Utah State Fire Marshal's Office (not to Daggett County) via the statewide Automatic Fire Sprinkler Plan Submittal Form and/or Fire Alarm Plan Review Submittal Form, with water-supply analysis (static/residual pressure, flow), hydraulic calculations, and (for alarm systems) device locations, power connection, battery calculations, and voltage-drop calculations

Required documents

• RequiredCommercial Building Permit ApplicationThe county's single commercial application and plans checklist, which is where ordinary fire-sprinkler/fire-alarm scope is reviewed (fire separation detail and smoke detector/fire alarm locations shown on plans, Fire Chief stamp required).
• OptionalAutomatic Fire Sprinkler Plan Submittal Form (Utah State Fire Marshal's Office)State form required only for buildings under State Fire Prevention Board jurisdiction per Utah Admin. Code R710-4 (publicly owned buildings, schools, institutional occupancies, assembly occupancies of 50+ persons); requires water-supply analysis, hydraulic calculations, and seismic calculations; fee is $0.022 per square foot reviewed, $75 minimum.
• OptionalFire Alarm Plan Review Submittal Form (Utah State Fire Marshal's Office)State form required only for buildings under State Fire Prevention Board jurisdiction per Utah Admin. Code R710-4; requires floor plan, occupancy type, alarm device locations, power connection, and battery/voltage-drop calculations; fee is $0.022 per square foot reviewed, $75 minimum.

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• Any change in 'the character or use of any building or land... from one use to another use' per County Code § 8-9-23, whether or not new construction is involved
• New construction: an occupancy permit/Certificate of Occupancy is required upon completion, issued after the Building Inspector confirms the completed structure meets zoning and (for Planned Unit Developments specifically) the approved development plan per County Code § 8-7-8.D
• Existing building/premises: the property owner may submit a written request for an occupancy permit covering any lawful use existing on the ordinance's effective date, including a nonconforming use, per County Code § 8-9-23
• A change from one NONCONFORMING use to another nonconforming use is further restricted under County Code § 8-10-8: it is treated as a conditional use requiring Planning Commission review, and the new use may not be more intensive than the most recent existing legal nonconforming use
• The Building Inspector must inspect the premises and determine it meets applicable zoning-district requirements before issuing the occupancy permit

Required documents

• OptionalWritten Request for Occupancy PermitNot a standardized county form — County Code § 8-9-23 allows a property owner to request, in writing, an occupancy permit covering an existing lawful use (including a nonconforming use); submitted to Daggett County Planning & Zoning to initiate the required Building Inspector review. No county-published template was found.
• OptionalComplete List of ContractorsRequired before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued for new construction, and already a prerequisite of Daggett County's Residential and Commercial Building Permit applications. It applies here when the use change happens as part of new construction rather than inside an existing building.
• OptionalConditional Use Permit ApplicationRequired only when the requested change is from one nonconforming use to another nonconforming use, per County Code § 8-10-8(C), which subjects that specific scenario to Planning Commission conditional-use review.

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