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Commercial Building Permit in Clinton, Utah

Required for new commercial building construction (including shell-only buildings) in Clinton, governed by the 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 2026-07-01; Clinton's own Design Criteria document, rev. 07/03/2023, has not been confirmed updated to reflect this transition). Fees use the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table as residential, with the standard 0.85 permit-fee multiplier applying to new commercial construction — except shell-only buildings, which get a lower 0.80 multiplier. Commercial plan review (65% of the building fee) and a $45 commercial technology fee apply on top.

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New commercial building construction (ground-up or shell)
  • Plans and specifications in duplicate (or as otherwise required by the Building Official) per Clinton City Code § 5-1-2
  • Commercial Site Plan Review approval for commercial and/or non-residential subdivision projects, tiered by gross site acreage
  • SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) review for commercial development
  • Building Bond (commercial): $75.00 per linear foot of curb, gutter, sidewalk for new construction

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — $1 to $1,000 valuationClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Building Permit Fees table (Modified FY 2005); PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. Same valuation table used for residential and commercial.
$58.80
Building Permit Fee — over $1,000,000 valuationClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Building Permit Fees table; PDF verified directly 2026-07-19.
$6,730.55 for the first $1,000,001 plus $4.65 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Permit Fee Multiplier — New Commercial Construction (default) / Shell Only BuildingClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, 'Building Permit Fees' page (Modified FY 2005): 'Permit Fee Multiplier 0.85 EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING: Shell Only Building 0.80, Commercial Tenant Finish 0.35, Commercial Remodel 0.60.' PDF verified directly 2026-07-19 — the schedule does not list a separately lower multiplier specific to 'new commercial construction' beyond the shell-only exception, so ground-up commercial construction uses the standard 0.85 multiplier unless it qualifies as shell-only.
0.85 (standard, applies to new commercial construction not otherwise categorized); 0.80 for Shell Only Building
Plan Review Fee — Commercial (Primary Building Structures / Accessory Building)Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Building Fees table: 'Commercial / Primary Building Structures est. 2001 — 65% of the Bldg. Fee' and 'Accessory Building est. 2001 — 65% of the Bldg. Fee.' PDF verified directly 2026-07-19 — more than double the 30% single-family residential plan review rate.
65% of the Building Fee
Technology Fee — Commercial PermitsClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Building Fees table, 'Technology Fee est. 2019' — Commercial Permits line; PDF verified directly 2026-07-19 (versus $30 for single family residential).
$45
Investigation Fee (work commenced without a permit)Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Building Fees table.
100% of the Building Fee
State FeeClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Building Fees table.
1% of the Building Fee
Building Bond — Commercial New ConstructionClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Building Bond table (est. 2009): 'Commercial / New Construction — $75.00/l.f. of curb, gutter, sidewalk.' PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. Necessity of bond determined by the Building Official; only one bond required per permit.
$75.00 per linear foot of curb, gutter, sidewalk
Site Plan Review — Commercial and/or Non-Residential Subdivision (by gross site acreage)Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, 'Site Plan Review, Commercial and/or Non-Residential Subdivision' table (est. 2019); PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. Separate from the Building Department's permit/plan-review fees; includes a $5 technology fee per the Planning & Zoning Fees note.
0–5 acres: $655.00 + $210.00/acre. 5.1–10 acres: $1,705.00 + $175.00/acre over 5. 10.1–15 acres: $2,580.00 + $150.00/acre over 10. 15.1–20 acres: $3,330.00 + $125.00/acre over 15. 20+ acres: $3,955.00 + $110.00/acre over 20.
SWPPP Plan Review Fee — Commercial DevelopmentClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, 'Clinton City SWPPP Review and Inspection Fees' table (est. 2011); PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. Yearly inspection fee is an additional $300.00/year for commercial development.
$50.00 per acre or portion thereof, up to 5 acres

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing

    Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar, and anchor bolts, per 2024 IBC.

  2. 2

    Framing / Structural

    After framing, sheathing, and structural work — before insulation or wall cover.

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in inspected before walls closed.

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete — certificate of occupancy issued upon passing.

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

Tips

  • Clinton's Permit Fee Multiplier table treats 'Shell Only Building' (0.80) as the sole commercial-new-construction discount off the standard 0.85 multiplier — full ground-up commercial construction that isn't shell-only uses the standard 0.85 rate, same as most residential work.
  • Commercial plan review (65% of the building fee) is more than double the 30% single-family residential rate, and the $45 commercial technology fee is 50% higher than the $30 residential rate.
  • Commercial Building Bonds are NOT a flat dollar figure like the $1,500 residential bond — they're charged at $75.00 per linear foot of curb, gutter, and sidewalk, which scales with frontage.
  • Commercial and non-residential subdivision projects require a separate Site Plan Review fee (tiered by gross acreage, starting at $655 + $210/acre) on top of the Building Department's permit and plan-review fees.

Frequently asked questions

Clinton requires a commercial building permit for: New commercial building construction (ground-up or shell); Plans and specifications in duplicate (or as otherwise required by the Building Official) per Clinton City Code § 5-1-2; Commercial Site Plan Review approval for commercial and/or non-residential subdivision projects, tiered by gross site acreage; SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) review for commercial development; Building Bond (commercial): $75.00 per linear foot of curb, gutter, sidewalk for new construction. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Clinton City Community Development Department — Building Division at (801) 614-0740 before starting work.

The base Building Permit Fee uses the same valuation table as residential (Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27) — e.g., $6,730.55 plus $4.65 per additional $1,000 over $1,000,000 — multiplied by 0.85 for standard new commercial construction (0.80 for shell-only buildings). Commercial plan review adds 65% of the building fee, plus a $45 commercial technology fee, a 1% state fee, and a Building Bond of $75/linear foot of curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Commercial/non-residential Site Plan Review is billed separately, starting at $655 plus $210/acre.

Clinton does not publish a numeric plan-review turnaround time for any permit type, including commercial. Call the Building Division at (801) 614-0740 for a current estimate.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Construction Plans; Site Plan Review Submittal (Commercial and/or Non-Residential Subdivision). Depending on your project, Clinton may also ask for: SWPPP Plan Review Submittal. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Clinton requires 4 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit, in order: Foundation / Footing, Framing / Structural, MEP Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Clinton City Community Development Department — Building Division ((801) 614-0740).

Apply through Clinton City Community Development Department — Building Division at 2267 North 1500 West, Clinton, UT 84015. Phone: (801) 614-0740. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.clintoncity.net/2164/Building-Division.

Clinton, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (Appendices C & J) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; NOTE (2026-07-16): Clinton City's own Design Criteria document (rev. 07/03/2023) still lists 2021 and has not been confirmed updated to reflect this statewide transition — the statute governs regardless of the city document's lag; 2021 International Residential Code (Appendix AQ) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/2023; one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes; unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c)) — Clinton's Design Criteria is current on this point; 2015 IRC Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency (residential) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/2023; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; NOTE (2026-07-16): Clinton City's own Design Criteria document (rev. 07/03/2023) still lists 2021 and has not been confirmed updated; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; NOTE (2026-07-16): Clinton City's own Design Criteria document (rev. 07/03/2023) still lists 2021 and has not been confirmed updated; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; NOTE (2026-07-16): Clinton City's own Design Criteria document (rev. 07/03/2023) still lists 2021 and has not been confirmed updated; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/2023; 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/2023; this is one edition behind the 2023 NEC baseline confirmed in other Davis County cities (e.g., Kaysville) under Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) — Clinton's own published Design Criteria document is the only NEC-edition source found for this city and had not been superseded by a newer published revision as of verification; the 2023 NEC baseline itself was unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, so this gap predates and is unrelated to that transition; 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (residential provisions) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/2023; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (commercial provisions) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; NOTE (2026-07-16): Clinton City's own Design Criteria document (rev. 07/03/2023) still lists 2021 and has not been confirmed updated; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; NOTE (2026-07-16): Clinton City's own Design Criteria document (rev. 07/03/2023) still lists 2021 and has not been confirmed updated; Accessibility Code — 2021 IBC (ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/2023; 1997 ICBO Uniform Administrative Code (UAC), Chapter 3 and Table 1-A (as modified) — governs the Building Permit Fee valuation-fee-schedule methodology per Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27; 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings — adopted by Clinton City Code § 5-3-2(2), with local exceptions (references to 'health officer' mean the Davis County Environmental Health and Laboratory Division; recovered funds return to the general fund rather than a repair/demolition fund); GOVERNANCE NOTE: Clinton City Code § 5-3-2(1) adopts 'the current editions of the technical/model codes as adopted by the State of Utah and as published by the International Code Council' as its baseline — i.e., Clinton does not independently select code editions the way some sibling cities' own Design Criteria documents do; it defers to the statewide code suite under Utah Code Title 15A. Because Clinton's own code text defers to the state, and the statute (Utah Code § 15A-2-103) is the ultimate authority here, the 2024 editions of IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC(commercial)/IEBC that took effect 2026-07-01 govern in Clinton even though the city's own Design Criteria PDF (rev. 07/03/2023) has not been confirmed updated to show them. Clinton's Design Criteria remains the authoritative source for items the statute revision did not change (IRC, 2015 IRC Ch.11, NEC, IFC, accessibility code) and for local specifics not covered by the statute.; NOTE: Effective July 1, 2026 (now in force) — 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, and IECC (commercial) replaced the 2021 editions statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027; text independently re-verified live at le.utah.gov 2026-07-16). Clinton's Design Criteria document (last revised 07/03/2023) had not been confirmed updated to reflect this transition as of 2026-07-16 — confirm current adopted edition with the Building Division at (801) 614-0740. The 2021 IRC and 2020 NEC listed in Clinton's Design Criteria were unaffected by this statute revision (Utah's statewide NEC baseline is 2023; Clinton's Design Criteria was already one edition behind that baseline for an unrelated reason, per the NEC line above).. Local amendments apply — see the Clinton overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-19.

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