This is PermitBase’s published record for North Salt Lake as of 2026-07-04. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
North Salt Lake building permits
VerifiedNorth Salt Lake, Utah — as published 2026-07-04.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC) — North Salt Lake Adopted Model Codes page (nslcity.org/113/Adopted-Model-Codes); Utah Code § 15A-2-1032021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Adopted Model Codes page; Utah Code § 15A-2-1032021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Adopted Model Codes page2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Adopted Model Codes page2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Adopted Model Codes page2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Adopted Model Codes page2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — Adopted Model Codes page2021 International Property Maintenance Code — Adopted Model Codes page2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Adopted Model Codes page (nslcity.org/113/Adopted-Model-Codes); this is one edition behind the 2023 NEC baseline used by some other Davis County cities (e.g., Kaysville) — North Salt Lake's own published Adopted Model Codes page is the only NEC-edition source found for this city and had not been updated to a newer edition as of verification2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Standard for Accessibility — Adopted Model Codes page1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings — Adopted Model Codes pageUtah state amendments to adopted codes (Utah Admin. Code R156-56) — referenced directly on the Adopted Model Codes pageNOTE: Utah Code § 15A-2-103 provides that 2024 editions of IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC replace the 2021 editions statewide effective July 1, 2026; North Salt Lake's Adopted Model Codes page had not been confirmed updated to reflect this transition as of last verification — confirm current adopted edition with the Building Department at (801) 335-8721 near/after that date
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, additions, and structural alterations in North Salt Lake, governed by the 2021 IRC. Applications are submitted through the CityInspect online portal; fees are valuation-based per ICC Building Valuation Data and are not calculated until after plan review is complete.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family, duplex, or townhome construction
- Additions requiring structural work
- Structural modifications — load-bearing wall removal, foundation alterations
- Properties in the Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone require a Geo Hazard Investigation and scoping meeting before permit issuance
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect)Apply online at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=rWcyrJDkhF
- RequiredConstruction PlansComplete drawings to scale — site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, structural details
- OptionalGeotechnical / Soils ReportRequired for SFDs in the Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone; a pre-excavation Geotech report reviewed by GeoStrata, followed by a post-excavation Soils Observation report, both required before permit issuance
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Valuation-based per most recent ICC Building Valuation Data Schedule | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.1 (Resolution 2026-24R, approved June 16, 2026, effective July 1, 2026) |
| Standard Plan Check — Residential | 50% of the Building Permit Fee | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.1 |
| Duplicate Plan Check — Residential | 20% of the Building Permit Fee | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.1: applies to reviews within 1 year of first permit issuance and within the same ICC code period |
| Plan Check Deposit — Residential (Single Family, Duplex, Townhome) | $500.00 | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.1 |
| Construction Bond | $40 per linear foot of lot width adjacent to public/private street (minimum $1,000) | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.1: refundable upon completion; covers damage to curb, gutter, sidewalk, water meter/setter, and SWPPP violations |
| Over-the-Counter Permit (no plan review required) | $50.00 building fee + $0.50 state fee = $50.50 total | North Salt Lake Permitting Process Quick Facts Sheet (nslcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/7437) |
| Inactive Permit Reactivation Fee | $100 (for expired permits, up to 1 year from expiration date) | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.1 |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $50 (for inspections requiring a second re-inspection due to incomplete or non-compliant work) | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.1 |
| Credit Card Service Fee | 2% | North Salt Lake Permitting Process Quick Facts Sheet (nslcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/7437) |
| Park Development (Impact) Fee — Single Family Detached | $2,200 | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 5.1 |
| Park Development (Impact) Fee — Medium/High Density (2+ attached units) | $1,800 | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 5.1 |
| Water Connection Fee (Meter) — 3/4 inch | $350 | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 5.2; larger meter sizes range up to $4,800 for a 4-inch meter |
| Water Impact Fee (Residential, Single Family or Townhome/Multi-Family) | $1,641 indoor + $1,088 per 1,000 sq. ft. outdoor | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 5.3.1 |
| Roadway Impact Fee — Single Family Dwelling | $1,890/dwelling unit | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 5.5 (Multi-Family: $1,320/dwelling unit) |
| Public Safety Impact Fee (South Davis Metro Fire, pass-through) — Single/Multi-Family | $644/dwelling unit | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 5.6 |
| Police Capital Facility Fee — Single Family | $245/dwelling unit | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 5.7 (Multi-Family: $335/dwelling unit) |
| Storm Water Impact Fee — Single Family (Service Area #1, 2026 rate) | $0.218/sq. ft. building lot impervious + $0.218/sq. ft. common impervious + $0.058/sq. ft. remainder of lot | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 5.4; Service Area #2 (south of Eagleridge Drive, incl. Eaglepointe/Scenic Hills) rates are substantially higher ($0.919/sq. ft.) — confirm which service area applies to the specific parcel |
Roofing / Mechanical / Plumbing Permit (No-Plan-Review / Over-the-Counter)
VerifiedCovers residential re-roofing, water heater and furnace replacement, and most mechanical/plumbing work that does not require plan review in North Salt Lake. These are processed as Over-the-Counter permits and issued the next business day after fees are paid.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Residential re-roof (tear-off and replacement)
- Water heater replacement
- Furnace replacement
- Most standard mechanical and plumbing work not requiring plan review
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect)Apply online at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=rWcyrJDkhF
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Re-Roof Permit | $50.50 ($50.00 building fee + $0.50 state fee) | North Salt Lake Building Department page (nslcity.org/97/Building) |
| Commercial Re-Roof Permit | $151.50 | North Salt Lake Building Department page (nslcity.org/97/Building) |
| Over-the-Counter Permit (general — mechanical/plumbing not requiring plan review) | $50.50 ($50.00 building fee + $0.50 state fee) | North Salt Lake Permitting Process Quick Facts Sheet (nslcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/7437): 'If the permit does not require plan review it is considered an Over-the-Counter permit and costs $50.00 building fee and $.50 state fee = $50.50 total.' |
Fence Permit / Land Use Permit
VerifiedNorth Salt Lake requires only a no-fee Land Use Permit for fences 6 feet or under. Fences exceeding 6 feet require a full Building Permit in addition to the Land Use Permit.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Fences 6 feet or under: Land Use Permit only (no fee)
- Fences over 6 feet: Land Use Permit AND Building Permit
Required documents
- RequiredLand Use Permit ApplicationRequired for all fences; nslcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/1411/Fence-Land-Use-Permit-
- OptionalBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect)Required only for fences exceeding 6 feet; apply at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=rWcyrJDkhF
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Land Use Permit (fence 6 ft or under) | No fee | North Salt Lake FAQ (nslcity.org/Faq.aspx?QID=109): 'Fences under 6 feet tall require a no fee land use permit.' |
| Building Permit (fence over 6 ft) | Valuation-based per ICC Building Valuation Data Schedule | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.1 — no separate fence-specific fee table is published; charged under the same building valuation table. |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
VerifiedNorth Salt Lake Municipal Code § 10-19-17 (amended effective April 1, 2025; originally Ordinance 2018-14, November 2018) allows five ADU configurations on single-family lots: Basement Apartment, Attached, Detached, Second-Story Detached (e.g., above garage), and Tiny Home — broader than neighboring Davis County cities that permit internal-only ADUs.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Maximum one ADU per owner-occupied single-family dwelling, or in a detached accessory structure associated with a single-family dwelling
- Working smoke detectors required in bedrooms and hallways
- GFCI outlets required in kitchens and bathrooms
- Earthquake strapping required for water heaters
- Compliant bedroom egress windows
- Handrails required for basement apartments
- Additional off-street parking required where applicable
Required documents
- RequiredLand Use PermitRequired for all ADUs; no fee
- OptionalBuilding Permit (CityInspect)Required for new construction (attached/detached/second-story ADUs); apply at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=rWcyrJDkhF
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ADU Land Use Permit | No fee | North Salt Lake Accessory Dwelling Units page (nslcity.org/519/Accessory-Dwelling-Units): 'There is no fee for the land use permit.' |
| Building Permit (if new construction involved) | Valuation-based per ICC Building Valuation Data Schedule | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.1 — standard building-permit valuation fees apply to any construction/remodeling component of creating an ADU; no ADU-specific fee line item is published. |
Accessory Structure / Shed Permit
VerifiedRequired for detached sheds, garages, and other accessory structures 200 sq ft or larger in North Salt Lake, or any accessory structure with plumbing/electrical/mechanical systems regardless of size. Smaller structures still require a (no-fee) land use permit to verify setback and use compliance.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Accessory structures 200 sq ft or larger require a building permit
- Any accessory structure with plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems requires a permit regardless of size
- Structures under 200 sq ft without utilities require a Land Use Permit to verify setback and placement compliance
- Must comply with front/side/rear yard setback and placement standards
Required documents
- RequiredLand Use Permit ApplicationRequired for structures under 200 sq ft with no utilities, to verify setback/placement compliance
- OptionalBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect)Required for structures 200+ sq ft or with plumbing/electrical/mechanical; apply at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=rWcyrJDkhF
- RequiredSite PlanShowing structure location, setbacks, and yard classification (front/side/rear)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Land Use Permit (structures under 200 sq ft, no utilities) | Not published as a fee on the FAQ page — city states smaller structures need a land use permit but does not list a dollar figure on the FAQ; the ADU Land Use Permit is confirmed free, but this general accessory-structure Land Use Permit fee was not separately confirmed | North Salt Lake Building FAQ (nslcity.org/faq.aspx?TID=24); call (801) 335-8721 to confirm current fee, if any |
| Building Permit (200+ sq ft or with utilities) | Valuation-based per ICC Building Valuation Data Schedule | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.1 — no separate accessory-structure fee table is published; charged under the same building valuation table. |
Excavation / Encroachment / Site Grading Permit
VerifiedRequired for street cuts, boring, road excavation, and site grading work in North Salt Lake rights-of-way. Fees vary by road age (newer roads cost more to cut) and include a base application fee plus per-square-foot restoration charges.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Street cuts and road excavation in the public right-of-way
- Boring pits or potholes
- Curb & gutter, sidewalk, or drive approach removal and replacement
- Site grading of 1 acre or more (also triggers SWPPP requirements)
Required documents
- RequiredExcavation/Encroachment Permit ApplicationSubmit through the Engineering Department, (801) 335-8722
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Excavation/Encroachment Application Fee | $250 | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 3.1 |
| Road Cut/Excavation (road 3 years or less, new construction only) | $0.25/sq. ft., minimum charge $500 | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 3.1 |
| Road Cut/Excavation (road 4-7 years) | $0.25/sq. ft., minimum charge $300 | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 3.1 |
| Road Cut/Excavation (road 8+ years) | $0.25/sq. ft., minimum charge $150 | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 3.1 |
| Bond of Indemnity (3-year warranty) — Paved areas | $5,000 | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 3.1 (Unpaved areas: $2,000) |
| Drive Approach Remove and Replace | $75 | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 3.1 |
| Grading Permit | Excavation application fee plus $100/acre or portion thereof | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 3.1 |
| SWPPP Review (new construction / disturbed land 1+ acre) | $50.00 | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 3.4 |
| SWPPP Inspection (per year) — Single Family Lot | $150.00 | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 3.4 (Commercial/Multi-Family: $400.00) |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for permanent and marquee signage in North Salt Lake. Fees are flat, published in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Free-standing sign installation (pole, monument, menu board, directional)
- Marquee signs (wall, roof, window)
- Sign copy changes
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationSubmit through the Community Development Department, (801) 335-8720
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free Standing Sign (pole, monument, menu board, directional) | $100.00 | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.2 |
| Marquee Sign (wall, roof, window) | $75.00 | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.2 |
| Sign Copy Changes | $30.00 | North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.2 |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
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