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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… Show full citationHideFruit 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.
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
Fruit 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.
Reviewed 2026-07-08 · 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 |
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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 |
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Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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