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Clearfield building permits
VerifiedClearfield, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), superseding the 2021 IBC. Clearfield's own Design Criteria and Adopted Codes document (rev. 9/29/2023, effective 7/1/2023) still lists the 2021 IBC — live-checked 2026-07-16 via direct PDF fetch of clearfield.city/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Design-Criteria-Letterhead.pdf, confirming the city's document has NOT been updated to reflect the 7/1/2026 statewide flip. The statute controls regardless of the city document's lag.2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — REMAINS CURRENT; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b) did NOT change this edition in the 7/1/2026 amendment. Matches Clearfield's Design Criteria and Adopted Codes document.Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c); not separately itemized in Clearfield's own Design Criteria and Adopted Codes document, added here per statute.2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), superseding the 2021 IPC. Clearfield's Design Criteria document (rev. 9/29/2023) still lists the 2021 IPC — live-checked 2026-07-16, confirming lag. The statute controls.2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), superseding the 2021 IMC. Clearfield's Design Criteria document (rev. 9/29/2023) still lists the 2021 IMC — live-checked 2026-07-16, confirming lag. The statute controls.2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), superseding the 2021 IFGC. Clearfield's Design Criteria document (rev. 9/29/2023) still lists the 2021 IFGC — live-checked 2026-07-16, confirming lag. The statute controls.2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — statewide-mandatory edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 amendment (the 2023 NEC baseline predates this code cycle). Clearfield's own Design Criteria document (rev. 9/29/2023) lists the 2020 NEC — one edition behind the statewide-mandatory floor, confirmed still unchanged via live PDF fetch 2026-07-16. Per Utah Code § 15A-1-204 (statewide-mandatory construction code), the 2023 NEC governs regardless of Clearfield's own document.2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), single unsplit statewide edition — CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h) (no residential/commercial split under current law). Supersedes Clearfield's own split scheme: the Design Criteria document (rev. 9/29/2023) separately cited 2021 IECC commercial provisions plus 2015 IECC residential provisions and 2015 IRC Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency, for residential energy — preserved here as history. Live-checked 2026-07-16: Clearfield's Design Criteria document still shows this pre-2024 split scheme; the statute controls.2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), superseding the 2021 IEBC. Clearfield's Design Criteria document (rev. 9/29/2023) still lists the 2021 IEBC — live-checked 2026-07-16, confirming lag. The statute controls.Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), superseding the 2021 ISPSC. Clearfield's Design Criteria document (rev. 9/29/2023) still lists the 2021 ISPSC — live-checked 2026-07-16, confirming lag. The statute controls.Modular Building Institute (MBI) Standards 1200 and 1205 — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(o); not listed in Clearfield's own Design Criteria document, added here per statute.NOTE: A prior commercial-permit checklist PDF (undated content, hosted under a 2021 upload path) lists 2018 IBC/IMC/IPC, 2017 NEC, 2018 IFCI, 2018 IECC as 'Current Codes' — this is superseded by the Design Criteria and Adopted Codes document (rev. 9/29/2023, effective 7/1/2023) cited above, which is the more recent and more specific authority on adopted code editionsNOTE (2026-07-16 re-verification): Utah Code § 15A-2-103, version effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027), took effect 15 days before this re-verification. IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/residential ISPSC are now 2024 statewide; IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) did NOT change. Clearfield's Design Criteria and Adopted Codes document (rev. 9/29/2023, effective 7/1/2023) was live-checked 2026-07-16 via direct PDF fetch and is confirmed still lagging — it verbatim lists 2021 IBC/IMC/IPC/IFGC/IEBC/ISPSC, 2020 NEC, and the pre-2024 split IECC scheme (2021 commercial / 2015 residential). The statewide statute controls over Clearfield's un-updated document.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, additions, structural alterations, and most repairs to residential buildings in Clearfield, governed by the 2021 IRC. Two complete sets of plans are required for residential submittals.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or multi-family residential construction
- Room additions
- Detached or attached garages
- Structural modifications or replacement/repair of any structural component
- Basement finishes and remodels involving moving walls, windows, or doors
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOnline application and payment available; plans may also be submitted through permits@clearfieldcity.org. Two complete sets of plans and specifications required.
- RequiredConstruction PlansComplete drawings to scale — site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, structural details
- RequiredEnergy Compliance DocumentationPer the 2024 IECC (single statewide edition, Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective 7/1/2026); Clearfield's Design Criteria and Adopted Codes document (rev. 9/29/2023) still cites the superseded 2015 IRC Chapter 11 / 2015 IECC residential provisions (live-checked 2026-07-16), but the statute controls
- OptionalEngineered Truss PlansSealed truss layouts for new construction with trusses
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation $1–$500 | $23.50 | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| Building Permit — valuation $501–$2,000 | $23.50 plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| Building Permit — valuation $2,001–$25,000 | $69.25 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| Building Permit — valuation $25,001–$50,000 | $391.75 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| Building Permit — valuation $50,001–$100,000 | $643.75 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| Building Permit — valuation $100,001–$500,000 | $993.75 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| Building Permit — valuation $500,001–$1,000,000 | $3,233.75 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| Building Permit — valuation over $1,000,000 | $5,608.75 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| Plan Check Fee — Residential (and pools) | 20% of the building permit fee | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| Plan Check Deposit — New Residential Construction | $250 | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| Residential 'Identical Plans' Review | $100 | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| Re-inspection Fee | $47 per hour (minimum charge 0.5 hours for inspections with no fee specifically indicated: $25 each) | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| Inspection Outside Normal Business Hours | $47 per hour, minimum charge of two hours | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| State Surcharge | 1% may be applicable to building permit fees | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025): 'A 1% state surcharge may be applicable to building permit fees.' |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical work in Clearfield including new circuits, panel upgrades, service changes, and new wiring. Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code, statewide-mandatory per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); Clearfield's own Design Criteria and Adopted Codes document (rev. 9/29/2023) still lists the 2020 NEC (live-checked 2026-07-16), but the statewide-mandatory 2023 edition controls. Clearfield does not publish a separate electrical fee table — electrical work is charged under the same building valuation table as other building permits. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit; the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2025-16) does not publish an EV-specific line item — a charger circuit is charged under the same building valuation table as other electrical work.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- New electrical circuits or wiring installations
- Electrical panel upgrades or replacements
- Service entrance changes
- Adding or relocating outlets, switches, or fixtures
- Solar panel electrical connections
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOnline application and payment available, or submit through permits@clearfieldcity.org
- OptionalElectrical Plan / Single-Line DiagramRequired for service upgrades and new construction — panel schedule and circuit layout
- OptionalUtah Electrical Contractor License (DOPL)Required for work not performed by the homeowner on their own primary residence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit | Valuation-based per building permit fee table (see residential building permit fees) | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) — no separate electrical fee table is published; electrical work is assessed under the same building valuation table (verified by full-text review of the fee schedule PDF). |
| Additional Electrical Outlet (specific line item found in fee schedule, context unclear — appears under a special-event/booth fee section, not the general building-permit section) | $130.00 | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) — listed under 'July 4th Booth Fees'; this appears to be an event-vendor charge, not a standard residential/commercial electrical permit fee. Included for completeness but flagged as likely inapplicable to typical electrical permits. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $47 per hour (minimum 0.5 hour / $25 for unspecified inspections) | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Clearfield including water heaters, fixture additions, and gas line work. Governed by the 2024 IPC, current statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); Clearfield's Design Criteria and Adopted Codes document (rev. 9/29/2023) still lists the 2021 IPC (live-checked 2026-07-16), but the statute controls. Charged under the same building valuation fee table as other building permits.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- New plumbing fixture installations or new installations/replacing lines
- Water heater installation or replacement
- Gas line installation or modification
- Water line or sewer line replacement or extension
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOnline application and payment available, or submit through permits@clearfieldcity.org
- OptionalUtah Plumbing Contractor License (DOPL)Required for work not performed by the homeowner on their primary residence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit | Valuation-based per building permit fee table (see residential building permit fees) | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) — no separate plumbing fee table is published; plumbing work is assessed under the same building valuation table. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $47 per hour (minimum 0.5 hour / $25 for unspecified inspections) | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations, replacements, and gas fireplace/log installations in Clearfield. Governed by the 2024 IMC and 2024 IFGC, current statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)/(f); Clearfield's Design Criteria and Adopted Codes document (rev. 9/29/2023) still lists the 2021 editions (live-checked 2026-07-16), but the statute controls. Charged under the same building valuation fee table.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Heating and air conditioning installations or replacements
- Boiler installation or replacement
- Gas log or gas line installation
- Fireplace installation (wood, pellet, or gas)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOnline application and payment available, or submit through permits@clearfieldcity.org
- OptionalEquipment SpecificationsManufacturer data sheets for furnace, AC, heat pump, boiler, or fireplace
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit | Valuation-based per building permit fee table (see residential building permit fees) | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) — no separate mechanical fee table is published; mechanical work is assessed under the same building valuation table. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $47 per hour (minimum 0.5 hour / $25 for unspecified inspections) | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for reroofing (complete replacement) in Clearfield; minor roof repairs do not require a permit. Fees are valuation-based per the building permit fee table.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Reroofing (complete roof replacement)
- Structural roof repairs
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOnline application and payment available, or submit through permits@clearfieldcity.org
- OptionalUtah Roofing Contractor License (DOPL)Required if work is not performed by the homeowner on their primary residence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing Permit | Valuation-based per building permit fee table (see residential building permit fees) | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) — no separate roofing fee table is published; reroofing is assessed under the same building valuation table. |
Deck Permit
VerifiedRequired for decks over 30 inches above grade in Clearfield, with or without covers; decks 30 inches or less above grade with no roof do not require a permit. Fees are valuation-based.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Decks over 30 inches above grade (with or without covers)
- Porch/patio covers and awnings
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOnline application and payment available, or submit through permits@clearfieldcity.org
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsFraming plan with beam/joist sizes, post locations, footing details, and ledger attachment method
- RequiredSite PlanDeck location showing setbacks from property lines
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Deck Permit | Valuation-based per building permit fee table (see residential building permit fees); plan check 20% of permit fee | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) — no separate deck fee table is published; deck construction is assessed under the same building valuation table. |
Basement Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for finishing or remodeling an unfinished basement in Clearfield, including framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. Governed by the 2021 IRC.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Basement finishes
- Remodels involving moving walls, windows, or doors
- Room finishes involving structural or MEP work
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOnline application and payment available, or submit through permits@clearfieldcity.org
- RequiredFloor PlanLayout showing room sizes, egress windows, door locations, and smoke/CO detector placement
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basement Finish Permit | Valuation-based per building permit fee table; plan check 20% of permit fee | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) — no separate basement-finish fee table is published; charged under the same building valuation table. |
Fence Permit
VerifiedA fence permit (not a building permit) is required for most new fences in Clearfield; masonry or concrete fences require a full building permit. Ordinary fences (except masonry/concrete) need only the fence permit.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- New fence construction (fence permit required; masonry/concrete fences require a building permit)
- Masonry or concrete fences (building permit required)
Required documents
- RequiredFence Permit / Building Permit ApplicationOnline application and payment available, or submit through permits@clearfieldcity.org
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Permit | Not published as a discrete line item in the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) — the schedule was searched in full text for 'fence' with no dedicated fee found | The 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' handout confirms fences (except masonry/concrete) require a fence permit, distinct from a building permit — but no dollar amount for this fence permit is published anywhere in the current Consolidated Fee Schedule. Masonry/concrete fences are charged under the standard building valuation table. Contact (801) 525-2701 for the current fence permit fee. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of structures in Clearfield. Clearfield publishes a specific flat demolition permit fee, unlike some neighboring Davis County cities that only use valuation-based fees.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Complete or partial demolition of any structure
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition ApplicationSubmit through permits@clearfieldcity.org or the online portal; include scope of demolition and disposal plan
- RequiredUtility Disconnect ConfirmationProof that gas, electric, water, and sewer are disconnected prior to demolition
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit (including inspections) | $150 | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025): 'Demolition permit (including inspections) — $150' |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for permanent and temporary signage in Clearfield. Fees are flat and published in the Consolidated Fee Schedule under Planning & Zoning fees.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Permanent sign installation
- Temporary sign installation
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationSubmit through the Community Development Department, (801) 525-2701
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit — Permanent | $500 | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025), Planning & Zoning section: 'Sign Permit: Permanent — $500' |
| Sign Permit — Temporary | $100 | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025), Planning & Zoning section: 'Temporary — $100' |
Street Cut / Excavation Permit
VerifiedRequired for any excavation, boring, or street-cut work in Clearfield rights-of-way. Fees vary by excavation type, road age, and season (winter excavations cost double).
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Street cuts and lateral/longitudinal excavations in the public right-of-way
- Boring, curb/gutter removal, open trench, or sidewalk/misc. concrete work in the right-of-way
Required documents
- RequiredStreet Cut Permit (Excavation Permit) ApplicationSubmit through the Community Development Department, (801) 525-2701
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Street Cut Permit — Application Fee (includes two inspections) | $60 per inspection | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| Street Cut Permit — Inspection Fee | $1.26 per square foot | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| Lateral excavation (roads older than 1 year) | $60 per lane cut | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| Lateral excavation (roads newer than 1 year) | $120 per lane cut | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| Winter Excavations (Oct. 15 – April 15) | 2x the standard permit fees | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
| Bond per lateral excavation | $1,000 | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial building construction in Clearfield, governed by the 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 7/1/2026; Clearfield's own Design Criteria and Adopted Codes document, rev. 9/29/2023, is confirmed still listing the 2021 IBC as of live re-check 2026-07-16). All commercial/industrial submittals must complete a Pre-Submittal Process before full plan review, per the city's Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist. The base Building Permit Fee uses the same valuation chart as residential, but commercial plan check, plan check deposit, and off-site bonds are all priced differently and higher.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial building construction, on a lot with completed Pre-Submittal Process (contact Building Department at (801) 525-2700 to begin)
- Copy of current ownership plat from Davis County for the lot
- 2 site plans showing lot lines, dimensions, drainage/grading, and exact sewer/water tie-ins
- 2 complete sets of construction drawings and engineering packets with structural calculations — minimum 1 original 'wet' stamped set required
- Compliance with the currently adopted IECC (2024 statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h))
- NDSD (North Davis Sewer District) and NDFD (North Davis Fire District) impact fee worksheets
- 2 complete sets of engineered plans (one full size, one 11x17) for the Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — New Commercial BuildingOfficial Clearfield City Community Development Department form (55 South State Street); project value, type of project, applicant/owner/contractor information required.
- RequiredNew Commercial Building Permit ChecklistCopy of current Davis County ownership plat; 2 site plans; 2 complete sets of construction drawings and engineering packets with structural calculations (minimum 1 original wet-stamped set); $250 plan submittal fee.
- RequiredCommercial Plans Submittal ChecklistCompleted and approved Commercial Building Permit Pre-submittal Information form (submittals will not be accepted without this); site plan, title page, foundation/floor/structural plans, HVAC plan with COMcheck energy compliance, plumbing/electrical layouts, fire sprinkler plans, and handicap accessibility documentation.
- RequiredNDSD / NDFD Impact Fee WorksheetsNorth Davis Sewer District and North Davis Fire District impact fee worksheets, obtained directly from those districts.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation-based (same chart as residential) | $23.50 for $1–$500, scaling to $5,608.75 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000 over $1,000,000 | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025), 'Building Permit and Development Fees' — General building valuation table; PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. Same tiered table applies to residential and commercial; only the plan-check percentage differs. |
| Plan Check Fee — Commercial | 65% of the building permit fee for building value $1–$100,000; 60% for $100,001–$500,000; 50% for $500,001 and greater | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025), 'Building Permit and Development Fees' — 'Plan check fee: Commercial: 65% of the building permit fee for building value of $1 - $100,000 / 60% ... $100,001 - $500,000 / 50% ... $500,001 and greater.' PDF verified directly 2026-07-19 — versus a flat 20% for residential and pools. |
| Plan Check Deposit — New Commercial Construction | $250 | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025): 'Plan check deposit required for new construction: ... Commercial - $250' (versus $100 for residential). This matches the standalone '$250 Plan submittal fee' quoted on the official New Commercial Building Permit Checklist PDF. |
| Off-Site Bond — Commercial | As per City Engineer's cost estimate | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025): 'Off-site Bonds: ... Commercial - As per City Engineer's cost estimate' (versus a flat $2,000 for residential). |
| Non-Residential Storm Water Impact Fee | $64.00 per ESU (1 ESU = 2,700 sq ft of impervious surface); reduced 20% if paved detention, 30% if grassed detention, 50% if sand & oil interceptor onsite | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025), 'Development Impact Fees' — Non-residential Storm Water per ESU, effective 10-Oct-23 rate; PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. |
| Non-Residential Water Impact Fee (per Drainage Fixture Unit) | $87.29 (10-Oct-23 base rate), scheduled to $112.41 by 1/1/2030 | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025), 'Development Impact Fees' — Non-residential Water Impact per DFU count; for Industrial/Manufacturing, assessed on DFU count or engineer's estimate of daily flows (whichever is greater). |
| Non-Residential Sewer Impact Fee (per Drainage Fixture Unit) | $41.01 (10-Oct-23 base rate), scheduled to $43.26 by 1/1/2030 | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025), 'Development Impact Fees' — Non-residential Sewer Impact per DFU count. |
| Planning & Zoning: Site Plan Review | $750 + $150/acre (0–5.49 acres), $130/acre (5.5–10.49), $120/acre (10.5–15.49), $115/acre (15.5–20.49), $110/acre (>20.5 acres) | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025), 'Planning & Zoning Fees' — Site Plan Review; separate from the Building Department's permit/plan-check fees. |
| State Surcharge | 1% may be applicable to building permit fees | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025), 'Building Permit and Development Fees': 'A 1% state surcharge may be applicable to building permit fees.' |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for interior tenant-finish and remodel work within an existing commercial building in Clearfield, using the city's dedicated 'Commercial Remodel or Tenant Finish' building permit application — a distinct form from New Commercial Building. Fees follow the same commercial plan-check tiers and valuation-based building permit fee as new commercial construction; Clearfield's checklist sets a stricter plan-stamping threshold (structural work, tenant finish in a shell building, or remodel area over 3,000 sq ft) than new construction.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Interior remodel or tenant-finish work within an existing commercial building, on a lot with completed Pre-Submittal Process (contact Building Department at (801) 525-2700)
- If area of remodel is larger than 3,000 sq ft, OR is structural, OR is a tenant finish in a shell building: minimum 1 set of original 'wet' stamped plans by a Utah licensed architect and/or engineer, plus 1 copy (2 sets total)
- 2 sets of complete floor plans for each floor level to be remodeled, including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing information
- 2 sets of wall details if adding or removing walls
- For additions: currently adopted IBC & IECC prescriptive requirements shown on the plans
- Handicap accessibility: the area of improvement must comply with new-construction access requirements, with an accessible route of travel to the remodeled/improved area
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Commercial Remodel or Tenant FinishOfficial Clearfield City Community Development Department form (55 South State Street), distinct from the New Commercial Building form; includes a required notice that permit decisions are subject to chief-executive-officer review and IRC appeal rights.
- RequiredCommercial Remodel Building Permit ChecklistPlan-stamping and submittal requirements: wet-stamped plans (2 sets) required if remodel area exceeds 3,000 sq ft, is structural, or is tenant finish in a shell building; 2 sets of complete floor plans per remodeled floor with MEP information; 2 sets of wall details if walls are added/removed.
- RequiredCommercial Plans Submittal ChecklistSame Pre-Submittal Process and complete-plan-set requirements as new commercial construction, including energy code compliance check (COM Check) and handicap accessibility documentation for the improved area.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation-based (same chart as new commercial construction) | $23.50 for $1–$500, scaling to $5,608.75 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000 over $1,000,000 | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025), 'Building Permit and Development Fees' — General building valuation table; PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. No separate, lower valuation table is published for tenant-improvement/remodel work. |
| Plan Check Fee — Commercial | 65% of the building permit fee for building value $1–$100,000; 60% for $100,001–$500,000; 50% for $500,001 and greater | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025): the 'Commercial' plan-check-fee line item is not split between new construction and remodel/tenant-finish — the same tiered percentage applies to both, per direct PDF verification 2026-07-19. |
| Plan Check Deposit — New Construction (commercial rate) | $250 | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025): 'Plan check deposit required for new construction: ... Commercial - $250.' The fee schedule's deposit line is labeled 'for new construction' without a separately published lower tenant-improvement rate — confirm with the Building Department whether a smaller tenant-finish scope qualifies for a reduced deposit. |
| Off-Site Bond — Commercial (where applicable) | As per City Engineer's cost estimate | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) — typically applies where a tenant improvement affects site/right-of-way work; interior-only tenant finish may not trigger this fee. Confirm applicability with the Building Department for a given scope. |
| State Surcharge | 1% may be applicable to building permit fees | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025): 'A 1% state surcharge may be applicable to building permit fees.' |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
Clearfield City does not publish a distinct "EV Charger" or "EVSE" fee line item. Its current Consolidated Fee Schedule (adopted 6/25/2025) does not include a separate electrical trade-permit fee table at all — electrical work, including EV charger installations, is assessed under the same project-valuation table used for the general building permit. A full-text search of the current fee schedule found no mention of "EV," "EVSE," "electric vehicle," or "charging station."
Reviewed 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property within Clearfield City
- Dedicated 240V circuit and/or panel capacity installed by a licensed electrician
- Building/electrical permit filed with Clearfield City, valued per the project's assigned construction value
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Electrical Permit ApplicationFiled with the Clearfield City Community Development Department for the electrical work associated with the charger installation.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit (valuation-based; no distinct EV charger line item) | Valuation-based per building permit fee table (see residential/commercial building permit fees) | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5, adopted 6/25/2025 (clearfield.city/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Adopted-Consolidated-Fee-062525.pdf) — no separate electrical fee table is published; electrical work, including EV chargers, is assessed under the same building valuation table (full-text reviewed; no EV/EVSE mention found). |
Solar / Solar PV Installation Permit
VerifiedClearfield does not publish a distinct solar or solar-PV permit application, fee, or process. Rooftop/ground-mount solar panel installations are explicitly listed as requiring a standard Building Permit in the city's 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' handout, and the electrical interconnection (inverter, disconnect, panel tie-in) falls under the standard Electrical Permit. Neither the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025, full text reviewed across all 22 pages) nor the Building/Business Development pages contain a separate solar/PV fee line item — a solar installation is priced under the same general valuation-based Building Permit fee table used for all other construction, exactly as EV charger installations are priced under the general Electrical Permit.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Rooftop or ground-mount solar panel installation
- Electrical interconnection of the solar array (inverter, disconnect, panel/service tie-in) — same standard as other electrical work
- Structural attachment review where panels are roof-mounted (roof-load path, attachment points)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOnline application and payment available; plans may also be submitted through permits@clearfieldcity.org. Filed as a standard Building Permit — there is no separate solar-specific application form.
- RequiredElectrical Single-Line DiagramPanel/inverter layout and interconnection point, consistent with standard electrical permit submittal requirements
- OptionalStructural/Attachment DetailsRoof attachment method and load path for roof-mounted arrays (racking, flashing, structural adequacy)
- OptionalUtah Electrical Contractor License (DOPL)Required for work not performed by the homeowner on their own primary residence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar / Solar PV Installation (Building Permit) | Valuation-based per the general building permit fee table (see Residential Building Permit fees) — e.g. $23.50 for $1–$500 in value, scaling to $5,608.75 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000 over $1,000,000 | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) — no dedicated solar/PV fee category exists; confirmed by full-text review of the entire fee schedule PDF (all 22 pages). Solar installations are charged exactly as other building-valuation work is charged. |
| Plan Check Fee — Residential (and pools) | 20% of the building permit fee | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) — same plan check rate applied to all residential building permits, including solar. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $47 per hour (minimum charge 0.5 hours for inspections with no fee specifically indicated: $25 each) | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025) |
Fire Sprinkler System Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in Clearfield. Clearfield is a member city of North Davis Fire District (NDFD) — confirmed live 2026-07-21 via NDFD's own Fire Marshal page, which states Deputy Fire Marshal Mike Rawlings serves 'Clearfield, Sunset, West Point, and areas of unincorporated Davis County.' NDFD's Fire Marshal's Office handles fire sprinkler plan review and permitting separately from Clearfield's own building permit process; this matches Clearfield's own Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist, which requires '(2) complete sets of fire sprinkler plans to be submitted for Fire Department review and approval' (item 13) as part of any commercial building or tenant-finish permit.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system, sized by square footage of the protected building
- Two (2) complete sets of fire sprinkler plans submitted for Fire Department (NDFD) review and approval, per Clearfield's Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist — showing bracing/seismic requirements, riser detail, and electrical information
- Plan review and permit from North Davis Fire District's Fire Marshal's Office, in addition to the City building permit
- NDFD impact fee worksheet (obtained directly from North Davis Fire District) required as part of the Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist
Required documents
- RequiredFire Sprinkler System PlansPlans, specifications, and calculations for the automatic sprinkler system — 2 complete sets submitted for Fire Department (NDFD) review and approval, per Clearfield's Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist item 13
- RequiredNDFD Impact Fee WorksheetNorth Davis Fire District impact fee worksheet, obtained directly from NDFD, required as part of Clearfield's Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review — 0-3,000 Sq Ft (includes 1 plan review) | $250.00 | North Davis Fire District Fee Schedule, 'Fire Sprinkler System — Plan review and permits' table, confirmed via direct PDF fetch and page-image review live 2026-07-21 (clearfield.city serves as a confirmed NDFD member city per NDFD's own Fire Marshal page). |
| Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review — 3,001-10,000 Sq Ft (includes 1 plan review) | $350.00 | North Davis Fire District Fee Schedule, confirmed via direct PDF fetch live 2026-07-21. |
| Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review — 10,001+ Sq Ft (includes 1 plan review) | $0.005 per square foot over 10,000 square feet | North Davis Fire District Fee Schedule, confirmed via direct PDF fetch live 2026-07-21. |
| Fire Sprinkler System Plan Re-Review | Same as initial plan review | North Davis Fire District Fee Schedule — each additional fire system plan review is billed at the same rate as the initial review. |
| Fire Sprinkler System Permit (flow, hydro, final — includes 3 inspections) | $300.00 | North Davis Fire District Fee Schedule, 'Fire Sprinkler System — *Permits*' table: the $300 permit fee (includes 3 inspections: flow, hydro, and final) applies uniformly across all three size tiers (0-3,000 Sq ft, 3,001-10,000 Sq ft, and 10,001+ Sq ft), confirmed via direct PDF fetch live 2026-07-21. |
| Fire Sprinkler System Additional Inspection | $100.00 | North Davis Fire District Fee Schedule — each inspection beyond the 3 included in the permit fee. |
| Fire Pump Plan Review | $300.00 | North Davis Fire District Fee Schedule, 'Other Testing' table — applies when a fire pump is part of the sprinkler system design. |
| Routine Sprinkler Inspection (1-hour, business/annual) | $100.00 | North Davis Fire District Fee Schedule, 'Inspections' table — separate routine/annual inspection fee, distinct from the installation permit above. |
Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of a fire alarm system in Clearfield. As with fire sprinkler permits, fire alarm plan review and permitting is handled by North Davis Fire District (NDFD) — confirmed live 2026-07-21 via NDFD's own Fire Marshal page, which states Deputy Fire Marshal Mike Rawlings serves 'Clearfield, Sunset, West Point, and areas of unincorporated Davis County' — separately from the City's own building permit process.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a fire alarm system
- Plan review and permit from North Davis Fire District's Fire Marshal's Office, in addition to the City building permit
- NDFD impact fee worksheet (obtained directly from North Davis Fire District) required as part of Clearfield's Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist
Required documents
- RequiredFire Alarm System PlansPlans and specifications for the fire alarm system, submitted to the NDFD Fire Marshal's Office
- RequiredNDFD Impact Fee WorksheetNorth Davis Fire District impact fee worksheet, obtained directly from NDFD, required as part of Clearfield's Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Alarm System Installation Plan Review (includes 1 plan review) | $250.00 | North Davis Fire District Fee Schedule, 'Fire Alarm System — Plan review and permits' table, confirmed via direct PDF fetch and page-image review live 2026-07-21 (Clearfield is a confirmed NDFD member city per NDFD's own Fire Marshal page). |
| Fire Alarm System Plan Re-Review | Same as initial review | North Davis Fire District Fee Schedule — each additional fire system plan review is billed at the same rate as the initial review. |
| Fire Alarm System Permit (includes 2 inspections) | $200.00 | North Davis Fire District Fee Schedule, 'Fire Alarm System — *Permits*' table, confirmed via direct PDF fetch live 2026-07-21. |
| Fire Alarm System Additional Inspection | Same as initial inspection | North Davis Fire District Fee Schedule — each inspection beyond the 2 included in the permit fee is billed at the same rate. |
| Routine Alarm Inspection (1-hour, business/annual) | $100.00 | North Davis Fire District Fee Schedule, 'Inspections' table — separate routine/annual inspection fee, distinct from the installation permit above. |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy
VerifiedClearfield does not publish a distinct 'Change of Use' or 'Change of Occupancy' permit or fee line item. Full-text review of the current Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025, all sections including Business License Fees reviewed directly 2026-07-21), the 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' handout, and the Commercial Remodel or Tenant Finish Building Permit Application and Checklist found no standalone change-of-use/change-of-occupancy application. Where a change of use also involves construction, occupancy classification is determined as part of the existing Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement/Tenant Finish Permit process — Clearfield's own Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist requires the Occupancy Group, Occupant Load, and sprinklered/unsprinklered status to be stated on the plan title page (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i) statewide-mandatory 2024 IEBC governs change-of-occupancy determinations). Where no construction is involved, a new business occupying an existing space is billed under the same General Business License fee table as any other new business, or files a $5 Amended License / Change of Information filing if only updating an existing license's details.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- No standalone change-of-use or change-of-occupancy application exists — the applicable process depends on whether construction accompanies the use change
- If the change of use involves tenant-finish or remodel work: file a Commercial Remodel or Tenant Finish Building Permit, whose Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist requires the building's Occupancy Group, Occupant Load, and sprinklered/unsprinklered status on the plan title page
- If the change of use involves no construction: a new occupant/business obtains a standard General Business License (Commercial) for the space; an existing licensee updating only business details (name, contact info) files the online 'Change of Information' (Amended License) application
- Governed by the 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), statewide-mandatory per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i) as of 7/1/2026, which addresses change-of-occupancy classification
Required documents
- OptionalBuilding Permit Application — Commercial Remodel or Tenant Finish (if construction accompanies the use change)Same application used for the Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit; occupancy classification (Occ Group, Occ Load) is captured on the office-use section of this form
- OptionalGeneral Business License Application (Commercial)Required for a new business/use occupying a space, filed via the Clearfield City Civic Review portal, regardless of whether the prior occupant held a license for a different use
- OptionalChange of Information (Amended License) ApplicationOnline Civic Review application ('Application: Change of Information' — steps: Applicant Information, Change of Information, Fees, Signature, Review) for updating an existing business license's details
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Business License — New / Commercial (applies when a new business/use occupies a space) | $177 | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025), 'Business License Fees' section, PDF verified directly 2026-07-21. No separate 'change of use' fee line item exists; a new occupant/use is billed the same General Business License fee as any other new business, plus any use-specific fee (e.g., Restaurant, Grocery Store, Group Home) also listed in this section. |
| Amended License (Change of Information) | $5 processing fee | Clearfield City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5 (Ordinance 2025-16, adopted 6-24-2025), 'Business License Fees' — 'Amended License' / 'Processing Fee — $5', PDF verified directly 2026-07-21. Matches the online 'Change of Information' application on Clearfield's Civic Review portal (steps: Applicant Information, Change of Information, Fees, Signature, Review), confirmed live 2026-07-21. |
| Building Permit / Plan Check (if construction accompanies the change of use) | Valuation-based per the commercial building permit fee table (see Commercial Building Permit and Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit fees) | No separate change-of-occupancy fee is published; where the change of use triggers tenant-finish or remodel work, it is billed exactly as the Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit. |
Sources & verification
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