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Commercial Building Permit in North Salt Lake, Utah

Required for new commercial construction in North Salt Lake, per the city's official Commercial New Building Permit Application Checklist. Applications submitted through the CityInspect online portal; fees are valuation-based per ICC Building Valuation Data with a 65% commercial plan check rate, distinct from the 50% residential rate.

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When you need this permit

  • New commercial building construction
  • Site plan showing lot lines, dimensions, all permanent structures, drainage/grading, sewer & water tie-ins, and topographical elevations/contours
  • Construction drawings stamped and signed by both architect and engineer
  • Structural calculations, one set stamped
  • Geotechnical investigation/soils report, one set stamped; retaining wall engineering if applicable
  • Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) package plus Notice of Intent (NOI) from Utah DEQ
  • For pre-fabricated steel buildings: 2 sets of erection plans marked 'for construction,' one wet-stamped, plus AISC or ICC-IAS fabricator certification
  • $500 Commercial Plan Review Deposit due at submittal (per the city's Commercial New Building Permit Application Checklist), separate from the Comprehensive Fee Schedule's own commercial plan-check-deposit formula (see fees)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit FeeNorth Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.1 (Resolution 2026-24R, approved June 16, 2026, effective July 1, 2026) — same table used for residential and commercial construction.
Valuation-based per most recent ICC Building Valuation Data Schedule
Standard Plan Check — CommercialNorth Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.1: 'Standard Plan Check-Commercial — 65% of Building Permit Fee' (vs. 50% for residential).
65% of the Building Permit Fee
Plan Check Deposit — CommercialNorth Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.1: 'Plan Check Deposit ... Commercial — 75% of the estimated Plan Review Fee.' NOTE: the city's separate official Commercial New Building Permit Application Checklist (DocumentCenter/View/7440) instead states a flat '$500 for Commercial Projects' deposit 'due at submittal,' deducted from the permit price. Both figures are independently published by the city in different official documents; this discrepancy is reported as-published rather than resolved on the city's behalf — confirm the applicable deposit amount with the Building Department (801-335-8720) before submitting.
75% of the estimated Plan Review Fee
Construction BondNorth Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.1 — same bond structure as residential; refundable upon completion, covers damage to curb, gutter, sidewalk, water meter/setter, and SWPPP violations.
$40 per linear foot of lot width adjacent to public/private street (minimum $1,000)
Site Plan Review (Planning & Zoning)North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 2.1 (Planning & Zoning Applications).
$200
SWPPP Review (new construction / disturbed land 1+ acre)North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 3.4.
$50.00
SWPPP Inspection (per year) — Commercial/Multi-Family SiteNorth Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 3.4 (Single Family Lot: $150.00).
$400.00
SWPPP Violation Bond (refundable) — CommercialNorth Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 3.4 (Single Family Lot: $500.00).
$1,500.00
Culinary Impact Fee (Commercial), by meter size — 2026 ratesNorth Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 5.3.2, per the North Salt Lake Impact Fee Analysis (Water) prepared by Bowen Collins & Associates, May 2023, adopted August 15, 2023. Rates escalate annually 2023-2027; 2026 column quoted here.
3/4" Meter: $5,677; 1" Meter: $9,462; 1.5" Meter: $18,923; 2" Meter: $30,277; 4" Meter: $113,539
Storm Water — Multifamily & Commercial (per sq. ft., Service Area #1, 2026 rate)North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 5.4. Service Area #2 (south of Eagleridge Drive) rates are substantially higher ($1.839/sf common impervious in 2026) — confirm which service area applies to the specific parcel.
Common Impervious $0.437/sf; Landscaping $0.058/sf; Building $0.058/sf

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 standard IBC inspection sequence.

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and roof installed; includes structural connections per stamped plans.

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in verified against submitted plans.

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete — certificate of occupancy issued upon passing.

See the full North Salt Lake inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • North Salt Lake's own Commercial New Building Permit Application Checklist states a flat $500 Commercial Plan Review Deposit due at submittal, while the city's separately-published Comprehensive Fee Schedule states the commercial plan check deposit is 75% of the estimated Plan Review Fee — these are two different published figures from two different official city documents; confirm which applies with the Building Department before submitting.
  • Commercial construction is charged a 65% plan check rate (vs. 50% for residential) on top of the same ICC-valuation-based Building Permit Fee table.
  • A SWPPP package (project manual, site plan, and Utah DEQ Notice of Intent) is required for all new commercial construction, not just projects disturbing 1+ acre — confirm scope with the Building Department.
  • Pre-fabricated steel buildings require 2 sets of erection plans marked 'for construction' plus AISC or ICC-IAS fabricator certification, in addition to the standard commercial submittal package.

Frequently asked questions

North Salt Lake requires a commercial building permit for: New commercial building construction; Site plan showing lot lines, dimensions, all permanent structures, drainage/grading, sewer & water tie-ins, and topographical elevations/contours; Construction drawings stamped and signed by both architect and engineer; Structural calculations, one set stamped; Geotechnical investigation/soils report, one set stamped; retaining wall engineering if applicable; Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) package plus Notice of Intent (NOI) from Utah DEQ; For pre-fabricated steel buildings: 2 sets of erection plans marked 'for construction,' one wet-stamped, plus AISC or ICC-IAS fabricator certification; $500 Commercial Plan Review Deposit due at submittal (per the city's Commercial New Building Permit Application Checklist), separate from the Comprehensive Fee Schedule's own commercial plan-check-deposit formula (see fees). If your project isn't listed, confirm with North Salt Lake City Building Department (Community Development Department) at (801) 335-8720 before starting work.

Per the North Salt Lake Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Section 4.1, the Standard Plan Check for commercial projects is 65% of the Building Permit Fee, compared to 50% for residential projects. The Building Permit Fee itself is valuation-based per the most recent ICC Building Valuation Data Schedule.

North Salt Lake does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact North Salt Lake City Building Department (Community Development Department) at (801) 335-8720 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Site Plans; Construction Drawings; Footing & Foundation Plans; Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Plans; Structural Calculations and Engineering Packets; Project Manuals / Specifications; SWPPP Package. Depending on your project, North Salt Lake may also ask for: Pre-Fabricated Steel Building Erection Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

North Salt Lake requires 4 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit, in order: Foundation / Footing, Framing, MEP Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through North Salt Lake City Building Department (Community Development Department) ((801) 335-8720).

Apply through North Salt Lake City Building Department (Community Development Department) at 10 E Center Street, North Salt Lake, UT 84054. Phone: (801) 335-8720, email: permits@nslcity.org. Office hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (closed Fridays); inspections available Monday–Thursday only, AM (8-12) or PM (1-4). Official information: https://www.nslcity.org/97/Building.

North Salt Lake, Utah has 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); North Salt Lake's Adopted Model Codes page (nslcity.org/113/Adopted-Model-Codes) was live-checked 2026-07-16 and STILL lists '2021 International Building Code' — city page lags the statute; 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. Adopted Model Codes page (live-checked 2026-07-16) correctly lists '2021 International Residential Code'; Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c); not separately itemized on North Salt Lake's Adopted Model Codes page, added here per statute; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); Adopted Model Codes page live-checked 2026-07-16 STILL lists '2021 International Mechanical Code' — city page lags the statute; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); Adopted Model Codes page live-checked 2026-07-16 STILL lists '2021 International Plumbing Code' — city page lags the statute; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); Adopted Model Codes page live-checked 2026-07-16 STILL lists '2021 International Fuel Gas Code' — city page lags the statute; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), single unsplit statewide edition — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); Adopted Model Codes page live-checked 2026-07-16 STILL lists '2021 Energy Conservation Code' — city page lags the statute; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — Adopted Model Codes page (live-checked 2026-07-16, still lists 2021). NOTE: the IFC is NOT among the codes adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (which governs Title 15A Chapter 2, State Construction Code) — Utah's Fire Code is separately adopted under Title 15A Chapter 5, State Fire Code Act; left as published by the City, no statutory edition change applies via § 15A-2-103; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code — Adopted Model Codes page (live-checked 2026-07-16, still lists 2021). NOTE: the IPMC is NOT among the codes adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (property-maintenance code, not a construction code), so no statewide edition change applies here — left as published by the City; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); not listed at all on North Salt Lake's Adopted Model Codes page (live-checked 2026-07-16), added here per statute since the City's own materials omit it entirely; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); not listed at all on North Salt Lake's Adopted Model Codes page (live-checked 2026-07-16), added here per statute since the City's own materials omit it entirely; 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as published by North Salt Lake — Adopted Model Codes page (live-checked 2026-07-16, still lists '2020 National Electrical Code'). This is INCORRECT and out of date independent of the 7/1/2026 transition: Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) requires the 2023 NEC statewide, and that subsection was NOT changed by the 7/1/2026 amendment (2023 NEC has been the statutory baseline since before this re-verification, matching the 2023 edition used by neighboring Davis County cities such as Kaysville). The statutorily-governing edition is 2023 NEC, not the 2020 edition North Salt Lake's own page displays — confirm with the Building Department at (801) 335-8721 before relying on the city page for NEC edition; 2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Standard for Accessibility — Adopted Model Codes page; not part of Utah Code § 15A-2-103's construction-code list, left unchanged; 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings — Adopted Model Codes page; not part of Utah Code § 15A-2-103's construction-code list, left unchanged; Utah state amendments to adopted codes (Utah Admin. Code R156-56) — referenced directly on the Adopted Model Codes page; NOTE (2026-07-16 re-verification): The 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) did NOT change. North Salt Lake's Adopted Model Codes page (nslcity.org/113/Adopted-Model-Codes) was live-checked 2026-07-16 and STILL lists 2021 editions across IBC/IMC/IPC/IFGC/IECC/IFC/IPMC (confirmed via raw HTML, not an AI summary) — the city page has NOT been updated to reflect the statutory transition. Separately, the city's page also shows 2020 NEC, which was already non-compliant with the (unchanged) 2023 NEC statutory requirement before this transition. This file now states the governing statutory codes (2024/2021/2023 editions per subsection) as current per Utah's statewide-mandatory code regime (Utah Code § 15A-1-204), while preserving the City's own (lagging) page text above as historical/local-document context. The Utah Code § 15A-2-103 citation in the sources array below has been updated to the current in-force version link. Local amendments apply — see the North Salt Lake overview page for the full list.

North Salt Lake's Commercial New Building Permit Application Checklist states a flat $500 deposit due at submittal (credited toward the final permit price). The city's Comprehensive Fee Schedule separately states the commercial plan check deposit is 75% of the estimated Plan Review Fee. Both figures are officially published; confirm which applies with the Building Department at (801) 335-8720.

Sources & verification

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

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