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Fruit Heights building permits
VerifiedFruit Heights, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Dwelling)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction in Fruit Heights, regulated by the statewide-mandatory 2024 IBC / 2021 IRC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103); the city's own Design Criteria page still lists the older 2018 IBC / 2015 IRC as of 2026-07-16, a page lag that does not change the statutory requirement. Building permit fees themselves are valuation-based ('Based on current building valuation' per the official Building Fee Schedule) rather than a flat or published per-square-foot table; a suite of fixed impact/utility fees (application, guarantee, parks, sewer, storm water, water) is published and itemized.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential dwelling construction
- Completed Building Permit Application via the city's CivicReview portal
- Two (2) copies of site plan drawn to engineering scale on 11" x 17" paper, per the official Single Family Dwelling Packet
- Two (2) full sets of building plans drawn to scale (foundation, floor, elevation, framing, structural details)
- Storm Water Construction Activity Permit (SWCAP) for any soil disturbance
- DOPL Owner/Builder Certificate (notarized) if not using a licensed general contractor
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview portal)Submitted online at app.civicreview.com; official link posted on the city's Building Permits page.
- RequiredSingle Family Dwelling PacketOfficial Fruit Heights City packet for new home construction, including the Residential Plan Submittal Checklist and Building Fee Schedule (fruitheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2891/New-SFD-Packet).
- RequiredStorm Water Construction Activity Permit (SWCAP)Required anytime there is a disturbance of soil for SFD, pool, landscaping, or retaining walls over 4 ft; submitted via the city's CivicReview portal.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | Based on current building valuation (no published flat rate or per-square-foot table) | Fruit Heights City Building Fee Schedule (fruitheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3022/Building-Permit-Fee-Schedule): 'Building Permit Fees — Based on current building valuation.' State Fees are a further 1% of Building Fees, and Plan Check Fees are 65% of building permit fees, per the same official table. |
| Application Fee | $250.00 | Taken at time of permit submittal and applied to administrative processing fees, per the official Building Fee Schedule. |
| Guarantee Fee | $5,000.00 | 50% refunded after final inspection once all items (broken sidewalk, curb & gutter, grading, etc.) are complete and a refund request is made; forfeited 60 days after final building inspection if no request is made. Per the official Building Fee Schedule and City Code § 9-1-4. |
| Parks & Trails Impact Fee | $1,115.00 | Official Building Fee Schedule, effective as of retrieval date 2026-07-08. |
| Central Davis Sewer District Fee | $2,400.00 | Official Building Fee Schedule. |
| Storm Water Management Fee | $2,500.00 | Used for street sweeping and storm water/pollution violations; up to $1,250.00 may be refunded on request and Storm Water Inspector sign-off per Ordinance 8A-02-130; forfeited 60 days after final inspection if no request made. Official Building Fee Schedule. |
| Storm Water Impact Fee | $1,683.72 | Official Building Fee Schedule. |
| Water Connection Fee (1" meter) | $400.00 | Official Building Fee Schedule, listed under 'Water Meters (1")'. |
| Water Impact Fee | $8,912.93 | Labeled 'Water Impact Fee (Current Adopted)' on the official Building Fee Schedule. |
| Construction Water | $65.00 | Official Building Fee Schedule. |
Residential Addition / Remodel / Basement Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential additions, remodels, and basement finishes in Fruit Heights, per the official Building Permits page's list of project types requiring a permit. Uses the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee structure and itemized impact/utility fees as new construction; the statutory Utah Code § 10-20-909 dwelling-review floor applies only to new one-/two-family dwelling or townhome construction plan review, not to remodels/additions/basement finishes, so this permit type's review timeline is left honestly null rather than force-fit to the statute.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Residential remodel, addition, or basement finish work to an existing one- or two-family dwelling
- Completed Building Permit Application via the city's CivicReview portal
- Storm Water Construction Activity Permit (SWCAP) if the project involves soil disturbance
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview portal)Submitted online at app.civicreview.com per the official Building Permits page.
- OptionalCompletion / Final Inspection Checklist (Basement, Addition, or Remodel)Official self-check checklist for basement, addition, or remodel projects (fruitheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2038).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | Based on current building valuation; sized to the square footage/type of improvement | Fruit Heights City Building Fee Schedule; the city's official FAQ states 'The cost of this permit will depend on the square footage or type of improvement,' with no separate published flat rate for additions/remodels/basement finishes distinct from new construction. |
| Guarantee Fee | $5,000.00 | Per the official Building Fee Schedule, applies at building permit issuance generally; 50% refundable per City Code § 9-1-4. |
| Application Fee | $250.00 | Per the official Building Fee Schedule. |
Electrical Permit
Required for electrical work in Fruit Heights, including new circuits, service changes, and (per the city's official FAQ) solar panel installations. No dedicated flat electrical-permit fee is published on the official Building Fee Schedule; the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee framework applies. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit; the city's official Building Fee Schedule (PDF verified directly 2026-07-19) publishes no separate EV-specific line item or process.
Reviewed 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New electrical circuits, wiring installations, or service upgrades regulated by the adopted 2017 NEC
- Solar panel (PV) installations require an Electrical Permit per the city's official Building Permits FAQ
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview portal)Submitted online at app.civicreview.com; the same portal link is used for electrical work as for other building permits, per the official Building Permits page project-type table.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Solar Panel (PV) Permit
VerifiedFruit Heights does not issue a distinct 'solar permit' — rooftop solar PV installations are processed as an Electrical Permit, per the city's official Building Permits FAQ. Separate official plan-review checklists exist for micro-inverter and string-inverter systems. A 2026-07-20 re-chase located Fruit Heights' full 'Consolidated Fee Schedule' (fruitheights.gov/421/Consolidated-Fee-Schedule, PDF adopted/updated March 2025) — a broader, multi-department fee document not previously checked (distinct from the narrower 'Building Permit Fee Schedule' PDF already on file) — which, while it still has no dedicated solar/electrical line item, publishes the actual governing valuation-based fee table and a catch-all inspection rate that apply to any permit type (including electrical/solar) without its own explicit line item.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical Permit (city does not have a separate solar-specific permit type)
- Micro-Inverter PV Systems plan review checklist (residential), if applicable
- String Inverter PV Systems plan review checklist (residential), if applicable
Required documents
- OptionalSolar PV Plan Review Checklist — Residential Micro-Inverter SystemsOfficial city checklist, dated 6/1/2015 (fruitheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1998).
- OptionalSolar PV Plan Review Checklist — Residential String Inverter SystemsOfficial city checklist, dated 6/1/2015 (fruitheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1997).
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview portal)Submitted online at app.civicreview.com.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Electrical Permit Fee (valuation-based tiered table) | $28.30 for the first $500 of valuation, rising per tier to $6,730.50 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.38 per additional $1,000 (full table: $501-$2,000 = $28.30 + $23.66/$1,000; $2,001-$25,000 = $83.10 + $16.80/$1,000; $25,001-$50,000 = $470.10 + $12.12/$1,000; $50,001-$100,000 = $772.50 + $8.40/$1,000; $100,001-$500,000 = $1,192.50 + $6.72/$1,000; $500,001-$1,000,000 = $3,880.50 + $5.70/$1,000; over $1,000,000 = $6,730.50 + $4.38/$1,000) | Fruit Heights City Consolidated Fee Schedule (fruitheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3081, adopted/updated March 2025), 'Building Fees' section, 'Building Valuation - Example below (Current Valuation used)' table -- read in full 2026-07-20. This is the same UBC-style valuation-based table referenced generically on the narrower Building Permit Fee Schedule (View/3022) already on file, but this document publishes the actual per-tier dollar figures. Since Fruit Heights processes solar PV as an Electrical Permit rather than a distinct permit type, and no separate electrical-specific line item exists in either fee document, this valuation table is the real, current, city-adopted mechanism that determines the fee for a solar installation based on its project valuation/job cost. |
| New Application Fee | $250.00 | Fruit Heights Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Building Fees' section -- applies at time of permit submittal, consistent with the same figure already on file for other Fruit Heights building permit types in this jurisdiction file. |
| Building Permit Review/Inspection Fee (remodels/re-roofs/retrofits, incl. electrical/solar) | $100.00 | Fruit Heights Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Building Fees' section: 'Building Permit Review/Inspection Fee (remodels; re-roofs; basements, etc.) — $100.00' (distinct from the $150.00 New Home rate). A rooftop solar retrofit on an existing home falls into this remodel/retrofit tier rather than the New Home tier. |
| Inspection For Which No Fee Is Specifically Indicated (catch-all) | $125.00 per hour (minimum charge 0.5 hours) | Fruit Heights Consolidated Fee Schedule, Inspection Fees section: 'Inspection for which no fee is specifically indicated (min charge of .5 hours) — $125.00 per hour.' Since no dedicated electrical/solar inspection line item exists, this catch-all rate is the real, published mechanism that would govern a solar-related inspection not otherwise itemized. |
| Additional Plan Review Required By Revisions | $135.00 per hour (minimum charge 0.5 hours) | Fruit Heights Consolidated Fee Schedule, Inspection Fees section: 'Additional plan review required by revisions (min charge of .5 hours) — $135.00 per hour.' |
Accessory Structure Permit (Sheds Over 200 Sq. Ft.)
Required for accessory structures/sheds exceeding 200 sq. ft. in Fruit Heights, per the city's official project-type table and FAQ. Structures at or under 200 sq. ft., not more than 8' in height, and not mounted to a permanent foundation are exempt per City Code § 9-1-2(A)(14).
Reviewed 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Accessory structure or shed exceeding 200 sq. ft. floor area
- Compliance with set-back and height requirements verified through the permit process, per the city's official FAQ
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview portal)Submitted online at app.civicreview.com.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Commercial Building Permit
Fruit Heights' official Building Permits page lists 'New Commercial Building' and 'Commercial Addition' as distinct project types, but the city publishes no commercial-specific fee schedule, plan-review process, or submittal checklist separate from residential — the same generic valuation-based Building Permit Fee, 1% State Fee, and flat 65% Plan Check Fee on the official Building Fee Schedule apply, with no commercial/residential split. This is a genuine gap in the city's own published materials, not an omission by this entry.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial building construction or commercial addition, per the city's official Building Permits project-type table
- Completed Building Permit Application via the city's CivicReview portal (same application used for residential permits)
- Storm Water Construction Activity Permit (SWCAP) for any soil disturbance associated with the project
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview portal)Submitted online at app.civicreview.com; the official Building Permits page lists 'New Commercial Building' and 'Commercial Addition' among its project types but links to the same general Building Permit Application used for all project types — no separate commercial application or checklist is published.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | Based on current building valuation (no published flat rate, per-square-foot table, or commercial-specific rate) | Fruit Heights City Building Fee Schedule (fruitheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3022/Building-Permit-Fee-Schedule), PDF verified directly 2026-07-19: 'Building Permit Fees — Based on current building valuation.' The schedule does not distinguish residential from commercial anywhere in its text — the same generic formula applies to both. |
| State Fees | 1% of Building Fees | Fruit Heights City Building Fee Schedule, PDF verified directly 2026-07-19: 'State Fees — 1% of Building Fees.' No commercial-specific rate is published; same 1% applies. |
| Plan Check Fees | 65% of building permit fees | Fruit Heights City Building Fee Schedule, PDF verified directly 2026-07-19: 'Plan Check Fees — 65% of building permit fees.' This is stated as a single flat rate with NO residential/commercial split anywhere in the schedule — unlike most neighboring Davis County cities, which publish a lower residential rate (20-40%) alongside a higher commercial rate (65%), Fruit Heights applies 65% uniformly to all building permits, per the document's plain text. |
| Application Fee | $250.00 | Fruit Heights City Building Fee Schedule, PDF verified directly 2026-07-19: 'Application Fee — $250.00 ... taken at time of submittal of permit and applied to administrative processing fees.' Listed under the general fee table without a commercial/residential distinction. |
| Guarantee Fee | $5,000.00 (50% refundable after final inspection) | Fruit Heights City Building Fee Schedule, PDF verified directly 2026-07-19, and City Code § 9-1-4. The published fee schedule and its footnote language ('broken sidewalk, curb & gutter, grading, etc.') are written in residential/generic terms; no separate, larger commercial guarantee-fee figure is published, though commercial projects would reasonably be expected to negotiate a larger guarantee with the city given greater frontage/site disturbance — not stated in any source found. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Fruit Heights' official Building Permits page lists 'Commercial Remodel' as a project type — the closest analog to a tenant improvement/tenant finish permit in this city's published materials, since Fruit Heights does not use 'tenant improvement' or 'tenant finish' terminology anywhere in its official sources. As with new commercial construction, no dedicated fee table, discount, or submittal checklist distinct from the generic Building Fee Schedule is published for this project type.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Interior remodel or tenant-finish work within an existing commercial building, filed under Fruit Heights' 'Commercial Remodel' project type
- Completed Building Permit Application via the city's CivicReview portal (same application used for residential and new-commercial permits)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview portal)Submitted online at app.civicreview.com; the official Building Permits page lists 'Commercial Remodel' among its project types but links to the same general Building Permit Application used for all project types — no separate tenant-improvement application, checklist, or discount is published.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | Based on current building valuation (no published flat rate, per-square-foot table, or tenant-improvement-specific discount) | Fruit Heights City Building Fee Schedule, PDF verified directly 2026-07-19: 'Building Permit Fees — Based on current building valuation.' No separate, lower valuation methodology is published for remodel/tenant-improvement work — the fee schedule does not distinguish it from new construction at all, let alone offer a reduced multiplier (unlike, for example, Clinton City's published 0.35 Commercial Tenant Finish permit-fee multiplier). |
| State Fees | 1% of Building Fees | Fruit Heights City Building Fee Schedule, PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. |
| Plan Check Fees | 65% of building permit fees | Fruit Heights City Building Fee Schedule, PDF verified directly 2026-07-19: 'Plan Check Fees — 65% of building permit fees.' Same flat rate applies to remodel/tenant-improvement work as to new construction and residential permits — the document contains no separate, discounted percentage for interior remodel scope. |
| Application Fee | $250.00 | Fruit Heights City Building Fee Schedule, PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired to erect, replace, reconstruct, maintain, enlarge, or move most signs in Fruit Heights under City Code Title 10, Chapter 16 (Signs and Outdoor Advertising), Section 10-16-3. The permit is issued by the Building Inspector and reviewed/approved by the Zoning Administrator. Re-chased 2026-07-20: the Building Permit Fee Schedule does not itemize a sign fee, but a SEPARATE Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 2025, linked from fruitheights.gov/421/Consolidated-Fee-Schedule -- a page distinct from the Building Permit Fee Schedule page previously checked) publishes a full Sign Permit Fees table under its Code Enforcement section: Permanent signs are $90.00 (attached) or $125.00 (detached/freestanding); Temporary signs are $75.00 flat (both attached and detached). A Sign Reclaiming Fee also applies to confiscated temporary signs violating the code: $10.00 per sign for a first offense, $25.00 per sign for additional offenses. Confirmed by rendering the relevant PDF pages to images and reading the table visually, since the table's columns were jumbled by plain text extraction.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- No sign may be erected, replaced, reconstructed, maintained, enlarged, or moved to a new location without a permit from the Building Inspector, reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator; applications must include a scaled plot plan showing the sign's size and location on the premises (City Code § 10-16-3.A)
- Zone-specific size/height caps apply on top of the citywide rules: A-1/R-S/R-1 residential zones allow identification/service signs up to 48 sq ft combined; the C-1 zone allows on-premises signs up to 75 sq ft (wall/projecting) plus one ground/freestanding sign up to 50 sq ft and 20 ft tall; the C-2 zone allows up to 150 sq ft on-premises signage plus a freestanding sign up to 75 sq ft/25 ft tall (200 sq ft/40 ft tall on Highway 89-adjacent lots) (§§ 10-16-7, 10-16-8, 10-16-9)
- Property signs (subdivision/building-project signs) are capped at 2 per project up to 25 lots/units (plus 1 per additional 50), max 48 sq ft, max 10 ft height if freestanding, and may be displayed only during construction/initial sales up to 2 years (extendable 1 year by the Planning Commission) (§ 10-16-4)
- Off-premises signs and billboards are not permitted in any zone in Fruit Heights (§ 10-16-2 definitions; § 10-16-6.A.10)
- Political signs do NOT require a sign permit but must follow separate placement, size (12 sq ft / 4 ft height), timing, and removal rules under § 10-16-10
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationFiled with the Building Inspector; reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator before the sign may be erected (City Code § 10-16-3.A)
- RequiredScaled Plot PlanMust show the size and location of the sign on the premises (City Code § 10-16-3.A)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee -- Permanent, Attached (e.g. wall sign) | $90.00 | Fruit Heights Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 2025), Code Enforcement section, 'Sign Permit Fees: Permanent: Attached -- $90.00.' Confirmed 2026-07-20 by rendering the PDF page to an image and reading the table visually (plain text extraction jumbled the columns). Source: fruitheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3081/FHC-cfs-UPDATE--and-change-to-layout-March-2025. |
| Sign Permit Fee -- Permanent, Detached (e.g. freestanding/ground sign) | $125.00 | Fruit Heights Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 2025), Code Enforcement section, 'Sign Permit Fees: Permanent: Detached -- $125.00.' Same source and confirmation method as above. |
| Sign Permit Fee -- Temporary (Attached or Detached) | $75.00 | Fruit Heights Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 2025), Code Enforcement section, 'Sign Permit Fees: Temporary: Attached -- $75.00; Detached -- $75.00' (both temporary categories are the same flat $75.00 rate). Same source and confirmation method as above. |
| Sign Reclaiming Fee (confiscated temporary signs) | $10.00 per sign (first offense); $25.00 per sign (additional offenses) | Fruit Heights Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 2025): 'Sign Reclaiming Fee: Temporary signs which are confiscated for code violations may be reclaimed by paying: First Offense -- $10.00 each sign; Additional Offenses -- $25.00 each sign.' This is a code-enforcement recovery fee, not the standard sign-permit application fee itself. |
Fire Sprinkler System Permit
VerifiedFire protection is provided to Fruit Heights under a multi-year interlocal service contract with Farmington City Fire Department (confirmed via Fruit Heights' own Staff Directory listing 'Farmington Fire' and Fruit Heights City Council minutes referencing the Farmington Fire Contract). Farmington City's own Consolidated Fee Schedule publishes a distinct fire sprinkler system permit fee, tiered by protected floor area, that is separate from Fruit Heights' own Building Department permit fees. This entry documents Farmington's published fee structure; Fruit Heights' own Building Department page and fee schedule do not separately itemize fire sprinkler permitting since it is handled by the contracted fire department, not the city's own Building Department.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- New or modified automatic fire sprinkler system installation within Fruit Heights, permitted through Farmington City Fire Department under the interlocal fire-service contract
- Permit required per International Fire Code Section 105.1.1 (cited on Farmington's fee schedule as '*105.1.1 Permits Required')
- Fee tier determined by the protected floor area of the sprinkler system (0-3,000 sq ft, 3,001-10,000 sq ft, or 10,001+ sq ft)
Required documents
- RequiredFire Sprinkler System PlansPlan set for the sprinkler system submitted to Farmington Fire Department for plan review, flow, hydro, and final inspection.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler System Permit (flow, hydro, final) — 0-3,000 sq ft | $150.00 | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, date of last revision 5/19/2026 (published/current as of 2026-07-20), Section G4 'Fire Permit Fees': '0-3,000 Sq ft — $150.00, Includes 3 inspections.' Verified by direct visual read of the fee-schedule PDF (rendered to image), page 26 of 28, at farmington.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CFS-as-adopted-on-2026-05-19.pdf. |
| Fire Sprinkler System Permit (flow, hydro, final) — 3,001-10,000 sq ft | $250.00 | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule (5/19/2026), Section G4: '3,001-10,000 Sq ft — $250.00, Includes 3 inspections.' |
| Fire Sprinkler System Permit (flow, hydro, final) — 10,001+ sq ft | $300.00 | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule (5/19/2026), Section G4: '10,001+ Sq ft — $300.00, Includes 3 inspections.' |
| Fire Sprinkler Systems Additional Inspections | $100.00 each additional | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule (5/19/2026), Section G4: 'Fire Sprinkler Systems Additional Inspections — $100.00, Each additional' (beyond the 3 inspections included in the base permit fee). |
| Fire Pump Permit | $100.00 | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule (5/19/2026), Section G4. |
Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedFire alarm permitting for Fruit Heights is handled by Farmington City Fire Department under the same interlocal fire-service contract that covers fire sprinkler permitting. Farmington's Consolidated Fee Schedule publishes a distinct fire alarm plan review fee, separate from the fire sprinkler permit fee structure.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- New or modified fire alarm system installation within Fruit Heights, permitted through Farmington City Fire Department under the interlocal fire-service contract
- Permit required per International Fire Code Section 105.1.1 (cited on Farmington's fee schedule as '*105.1.1 Permits Required')
Required documents
- RequiredFire Alarm System PlansPlan set for the fire alarm/detection system submitted to Farmington Fire Department for plan review and design approval.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Alarm System Installation Plan Review | $150.00 | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, date of last revision 5/19/2026 (published/current as of 2026-07-20), Section G3 'Fire Inspection Fees': 'Fire Alarm System Installation Plan Review - Alarm Design Approval — $150.00.' Verified by direct visual read of the fee-schedule PDF (rendered to image), page 25 of 28, at farmington.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CFS-as-adopted-on-2026-05-19.pdf. |
| Fire Alarm System Plan Re-Review | $150.00 | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule (5/19/2026), Section G3: 'Fire Alarm System Plan Re-Review - Alarm Plan Recheck — $150.00.' |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
Fruit Heights does not publish a separate EV-charger/EVSE permit or fee. Installing an EV charger is electrical work and is processed under the city's general Electrical Permit — the same permit used for solar panel (PV) installations per the city's official Building Permits FAQ. No dedicated flat electrical-permit fee is published on the official Building Fee Schedule (verified directly 2026-07-19); the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee framework applies instead. EV chargers fall under this general Electrical Permit with no EV-specific line item or process published.
Reviewed 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property in Fruit Heights
- Electrical work regulated by the adopted 2017 NEC
- Building Permit Application submitted online via the CivicReview portal (app.civicreview.com), the same portal used for other building-permit types
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview portal)Submitted online at app.civicreview.com; the same portal link is used for electrical work, including EV charger installation, as for other building permits, per the official Building Permits page project-type table.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Certificate of Occupancy (Change of Use / Occupancy)
VerifiedFruit Heights does not publish or issue a standalone 'change of use' or 'certificate of occupancy' permit type separate from its existing Building Permit and Business License processes. Two governing mechanisms were confirmed by direct read of the city's own code (re-chased 2026-07-21): (1) City Code Title 10 ('Zoning Regulations'), Chapter 3 ('Administration'), Section 10-3-2(B) 'Compliance With Zoning Title' requires that 'All building permits shall be reviewed by the zoning administrator for compliance with this title before being issued by the building inspector. No permit shall be issued unless and until the contemplated action is in compliance with the provisions of this title' -- meaning any change of use accompanied by construction or alteration must go through the Building Permit process (filed under this jurisdiction's existing 'Commercial Remodel'/Tenant Improvement or Commercial Addition permit types), which culminates in a Certificate of Occupancy under the same final-inspection framework used for new construction (City Code Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 9-1-4(E); see this file's Residential Building Permit entry). (2) A change of use WITHOUT accompanying structural alteration (e.g., a new business/tenant occupying an existing space) is verified through the Business License application under City Code Title 6A, Chapter 1: Section 6A-01-060(a)(7) requires the applicant to attest 'that the proposed use of any premises by the applicant will not be in violation of city zoning regulations,' and Section 6A-01-050(d) requires the Business License Official to 'Obtain any necessary approvals from the various City departments and divisions before issuing any business licenses.' Title 10, Chapter 4 ('Enforcement'), Section 10-4-1 backs both paths: city officials 'shall issue no permit, certificate or license for uses, buildings or purposes in conflict with the provisions of this title,' and any such permit, certificate, or license issued in conflict 'shall be null and void.' No fee line item labeled 'change of use' or 'certificate of occupancy' exists in the city's Consolidated Fee Schedule (adopted/updated March 2025); the governing, real fee mechanism for a use change without structural work is the schedule's 'Business License Fees > Commercial' New Business Application fee.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- For a change of use accompanied by construction, remodeling, or structural alteration: a Building Permit Application (filed as this jurisdiction's Commercial Remodel/Tenant Improvement or Commercial Addition permit type), reviewed by the Zoning Administrator for zoning-title compliance before issuance, per City Code Title 10, Chapter 3, Section 10-3-2(B)
- For a change of use without structural alteration (new business/tenant in an existing space): a Business License Application to the Business License Official (City Recorder or designee), including the applicant's written attestation that the proposed use will not violate city zoning regulations, per City Code Title 6A, Section 6A-01-060(a)(7)
- Business License Official must obtain any necessary approvals from other city departments/divisions (e.g., Building/Zoning) before issuing the license, per City Code Title 6A, Section 6A-01-050(d)
- Where structural work is involved, a final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy are required before occupancy, per City Code Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 9-1-4(E), consistent with this jurisdiction's Residential Building Permit and Commercial Building Permit entries
Required documents
- RequiredBusiness License ApplicationFiled with the Business License Official (City Recorder or designee) per City Code Title 6A, Chapter 1; required for any new business or change of use/tenant in an existing building not involving structural alteration. Must attest that the proposed use complies with city zoning regulations (Section 6A-01-060(a)(7)).
- OptionalBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview portal)Required instead of, or in addition to, the Business License Application if the change of use involves construction, remodeling, or structural alteration; submitted online at app.civicreview.com per the official Building Permits page, and reviewed by the Zoning Administrator per City Code Title 10, Chapter 3, Section 10-3-2(B) before a permit is issued.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business License Fee -- Commercial, New Business Application | $150.00 | Fruit Heights Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 2025), 'Business License Fees > Commercial' section: 'New Business Application -- $150.00.' Read directly 2026-07-21 by rendering the PDF to page images. This is the real, governing fee for verifying a change of use/new tenant business where no structural alteration is involved, since no fee is separately itemized as a 'change of use' or 'certificate of occupancy' charge; source: fruitheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3081/FHC-cfs-UPDATE--and-change-to-layout-March-2025. |
| Business License Fee -- Commercial, Renewal | $100.00 | Fruit Heights Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 2025), 'Business License Fees > Commercial' section: 'Renewal -- $100.00.' Read directly 2026-07-21. |
| Building Permit Review/Inspection Fee (remodels; re-roofs; basements, etc.) | $100.00 | Fruit Heights Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 2025), 'Building Fees' section. Applies only if the change of use is accompanied by remodel/tenant-finish construction, filed as a Commercial Remodel building permit (see this file's Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit entry) rather than processed solely through the Business License path. |
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | Based on current building valuation (no published flat rate specific to change-of-use construction) | Fruit Heights City Building Fee Schedule and Consolidated Fee Schedule; applies only where the change of use requires structural work processed as a building permit, using the same valuation-based mechanism as this jurisdiction's other building permit types. |
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