Centerville building permits

Requirements

• New single-family dwelling, multi-family/town home construction, addition, remodel, swimming pool, detached structure, or deck (per the official Building Permit Application permit-type checkboxes)
• Estimated permit valuation (dollar amount for the project, including market value of labor and materials) must be provided at time of application, per CMC § 10.04.120
• Licensed Contractor Declaration or Owner-Builder Declaration (with Owner-Builder Certification Form) required on the application
• $1,000 refundable Construction Bond due prior to issuance, per Fee Schedule § 4.010

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial Centerville City Community Development Department form (655 North 1250 West); submitted, with site plan and plans, by email to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov. 'New' Commercial Build and Large Tenant Finish projects require (2) sets of 24x36 plans for review.

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• New felt, decking replacement, or structural changes to roofing
• Structural changes require submission of structural calculations and are subject to a Plan Review with additional fees added to the permit cost
• Licensed Contractor Declaration or Owner-Builder Declaration (with Certification Form)

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• RequiredRoofing Permit ApplicationOfficial Centerville City form; email completed application to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov.

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• Water heater (new or replacement)
• Tankless water heater — requires a schematic; no over-the-counter issuance, must be reviewed
• New plumbing work (described on the application)
• Licensed Contractor Declaration or Owner-Builder Declaration

Required documents

• RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationOfficial Centerville City form; email completed application to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov.

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• Furnace (new or replacement)
• Air conditioner (new or replacement)
• Gas line (new or upgrade)
• Gas line (removal)
• Licensed Contractor Declaration or Owner-Builder Declaration

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• RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationOfficial Centerville City form; email completed application to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov.

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• Power service upgrade (amperage and work order number specified)
• Power to panel — outside service box, inside panel, or both (higher fee for both)
• Temporary power pedestal
• EV charging station
• Meter-mounted transfer switch (solar or generator) — must be inspected prior to meter set
• Licensed Contractor Declaration or Owner-Builder Declaration

Required documents

• RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationOfficial Centerville City form; email completed application to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov.

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• Structural engineer's letter confirming existing trusses support solar panel loads, indicating wind loads of 140 MPH
• Complete set of construction drawings and one-line electrical diagram(s)
• Roof layout and panel locations meeting clearance-to-peak/hips/valleys/pathways requirements per the adopted International Fire Code (IFC)
• Complete manufacturer specifications for micro-inverters, modules/panels, disconnect switches, any new AC panelboards, and the supporting racking system
• Any detached structure on the property receiving panels must be shown
• Plans must be submitted to South Davis Metro Fire Agency (sdmetrofire.gov, Plan Review) for a separate fire plan review, with a $100 fee for the first hour of review, paid before review begins
• After fire approval, email the Centerville City Solar Permit Application plus the fire-approved (stamped and dated) plans/specifications to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov

Required documents

• RequiredSolar Permit ApplicationOfficial Centerville City form covering solar panels, battery backup, and meter-mounted transfer switch permit types.
• RequiredSolar Array Permit Requirements documentOfficial Centerville City Building & Safety Department document detailing structural, fire-review, and submittal requirements for solar installations.

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• Grading activity within city limits
• Fee based on total cubic yards graded (see fee tiers)

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• RequiredGrading Permit ApplicationApplication per Centerville Municipal Code Title 10 grading-permit provisions; combined Grading Permit Fee and Grading Plan Review Fee due prior to issuance.

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• New commercial, industrial, or multi-family building construction (per the official Building Permit Application permit-type checkboxes)
• Estimated permit valuation must be provided at time of application, per CMC § 10.04.120
• 'New' Commercial Build projects require (2) sets of 24x36 plans for review, per the official Building Permit Application
• Licensed Contractor Declaration required on the application
• $1,000 refundable Construction Bond due prior to issuance, per Fee Schedule § 4.010

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial Centerville City Community Development Department form (655 North 1250 West); submitted, with site plan and (2) sets of 24x36 plans, by email to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov.
• RequiredConstruction Plans (2 sets, 24x36)Per the official Building Permit Application: 'New' Commercial Build projects require two sets of 24x36 plans for review.
• OptionalEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationCOMcheck or equivalent demonstrating compliance with the adopted commercial IECC (2024 statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)).

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• Interior tenant-finish or tenant-improvement work within an existing commercial, industrial, or multi-family building
• 'Large Tenant Finish' projects require (2) sets of 24x36 plans for review, per the official Building Permit Application (grouped with 'New' Commercial Build in this requirement)
• Estimated permit valuation must be provided at time of application, per CMC § 10.04.120
• Licensed Contractor Declaration required on the application

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial Centerville City Community Development Department form (655 North 1250 West); submitted by email to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov. The application's own permit-type list groups 'Large Tenant Finish' with 'New' Commercial Build for the 2-sets-of-24x36-plans requirement.
• RequiredConstruction Plans (2 sets, 24x36, for large tenant-finish scopes)Per the official Building Permit Application: 'New' Commercial Build and Large Tenant Finish projects require two sets of 24x36 plans for review. Smaller tenant-finish scopes may not require the full 24x36 set — confirm with the Building and Renovating Division.
• OptionalEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationCOMcheck or equivalent where the adopted commercial IECC applies to the scope of work (e.g., new HVAC, envelope changes).

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• Signs in Centerville must comply with CZC § 12.54, including the district-specific standards in § 12.54.120 (Parrish Lane Gateway Commercial District) and § 12.54.130 (Commercial Zones)
• Parrish Lane Gateway Commercial District free-standing signs: total allowable sign area is 150 sq ft plus 10 sq ft per tenant (existing or approved), capped at 250 sq ft total; maximum height 30 feet unless otherwise provided
• Free-standing signs must be located a sufficient distance from a street or intersection to provide clear vision for traffic; no portion may be closer than 5 feet from an adjacent property line or right-of-way
• Each free-standing sign must be located in an area with a minimum of 1,000 sq ft of landscaping, with details reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission during site plan review
• A planned center may have one free-standing sign per street frontage, up to two per planned center, and the approving authority reviews compatibility with site/building design when approving the sign permit
• Free-standing freeway-oriented signs (near I-15/Frontage Road within 600 feet of the Parrish Lane centerline) are capped at 60 feet height / 200 sq ft (I-15 side) or 50 feet height / 165 sq ft with no changeable copy or digital elements (Frontage Road side)

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• RequiredSign Permit / Site Plan ApplicationReviewed as part of Centerville's zoning/site plan process; free-standing sign landscaping and design details are reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission during site plan review, per CZC § 12.54.120(b)(3)(A)(E).

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• Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property within Centerville City
• Work performed by a contractor licensed under the Construction Trades Licensing Act (58-55, UCA), or by the property owner under an Owner-Builder Declaration for private, non-commercial, non-public use
• If the charger requires added panel capacity or a new service, the Power Service Upgrade / Power to Panel box must also be checked and the corresponding fee paid

Required documents

• RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationCenterville City's official form; check the "EV Charging Station" box under Permit Type. Submit to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov or in person at 655 North 1250 West, Centerville, UT 84014.
• RequiredLicensed Contractor Declaration or Owner-Builder DeclarationOne of the two declarations on the Electrical Permit Application must be completed, identifying either the licensed electrical contractor or the owner-builder performing the work.

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• Installation, modification, or removal from service of an automatic fire protection (suppression) system, fire pumps and related fuel tanks, jockey pumps, controllers, or a standpipe system
• Per International Fire Code Section 104.7.2, SDMF requires a 'technical opinion and report' (peer review) of plans for these systems
• Projects with 10 or more sprinkler devices are treated as a deferred submittal and reviewed by a qualified third-party peer reviewer rather than by SDMF directly, per SDMF's own Plan Reviews page
• Submit the plan review application and plans to fireplans@sdmetrofire.gov, separately from the Centerville City building permit submittal to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov

Required documents

• RequiredSDMF Plan Review ApplicationSouth Davis Metro Fire plan review application form, submitted with fire sprinkler system plans and calculations to fireplans@sdmetrofire.gov.
• RequiredFire Sprinkler System Plans and Hydraulic CalculationsPlans, specifications, device layout, and hydraulic calculations for the automatic sprinkler system.

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• Installation or modification of a fire alarm and detection system and related equipment
• Per International Fire Code Section 104.7.2, SDMF requires a 'technical opinion and report' (peer review) of plans for fire alarm systems
• Deferred submittals reviewed by a third-party peer reviewer are still billed at the same fee, per SDMF's own Plan Reviews page
• Submit the plan review application and plans to fireplans@sdmetrofire.gov, separately from the Centerville City building permit submittal to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov

Required documents

• RequiredSDMF Plan Review ApplicationSouth Davis Metro Fire plan review application form, submitted with fire alarm system plans to fireplans@sdmetrofire.gov.
• RequiredFire Alarm System PlansPlans, specifications, and device layout for the fire alarm and detection system.

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• Per CMC § 10.06.010, no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure (or portion thereof) may be made until the City issues a Final Inspection Certificate, Certificate of Occupancy, or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
• If the classification change involves construction or tenant-finish work, file the standard Building Permit Application (Commercial Tenant Finish checkbox) with the Community Development Department
• If the classification change is purely a new business/tenant occupying an existing space with no construction, file through the City's Business License process (Govwell portal), which coordinates review with Zoning, Building, and safety requirements
• Estimated permit valuation must be provided at time of application where a building permit is required, per CMC § 10.04.120

Required documents

• OptionalBuilding Permit Application (Commercial Tenant Finish)Official Centerville City Community Development Department form; used when the occupancy-classification change involves construction or tenant-finish work. Submitted by email to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov.
• OptionalBusiness License Application (Govwell portal)Official Centerville City business license application, which the City's Business Licenses and Permits page confirms also covers business 'location changes'; coordinated with Zoning, Building, and safety-requirement reviews prior to issuance. Used when no construction accompanies the change of use.

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