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South Weber building permits
VerifiedSouth Weber, Utah — as published 2026-07-08.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and two-family residential construction, room additions, detached/attached garages, and any structural work regulated by the Utah State Construction Code in South Weber City. Fee is calculated using the ICC Building Valuation Data formula per South Weber's official Consolidated Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or two-family residential construction
- Room additions, detached or attached garages, patio enclosures
- Any structural modification or replacement/repair of a structural component
- Site plan and building plans submitted for review by the Building Official
- New residential construction is subject to Parks & Trails, Public Safety Fire Station, Recreation Building, Water, Sewer (City + Central Weber Sewer), Storm Sewer, and Transportation impact fees per South Weber's Consolidated Fee Schedule Chapter 7
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to South Weber City Building Department; available via the city's 'Forms' page (southwebercity.gov/i-want-to/forms/) under Building Applications.
- RequiredSite PlanRequired for new residential construction per South Weber City's Building Applications submittal process referenced on the Forms page.
- OptionalWhen Do I Need a Building Permit? ChecklistSouth Weber's official reference handout listing what interior/exterior work requires vs. does not require a permit (southwebercity.gov/wp-content/uploads/Do-I-NEED-a-Building-Permit.pdf).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, ICC formula) | Gross Area x Square Foot Construction Cost x Permit Fee Multiplier, per the 2025 ICC Building Code Valuation Data | South Weber City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Chapter 6 'Building Permit Fees', Item 38: 'Building Permit Fee — ICC Formula: Gross Area x Sq Ft x Constr. Cost x Permit Fee Multiplier.' Retrieved from southwebercity.gov/wp-content/uploads/2027-CFS.pdf. |
| Plan Check Fee | 30% of the building permit fee, or $100 minimum, plus any professional services | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 38. |
| State Fee | 1% of the building permit fee | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 38: 'State Fee — 1% of building fee for all building permits.' |
| Residential New Construction Completion Bond | $500.00 (refundable) | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 39 'Completion Bonds': 'Residential- New Construction: 500.00.' |
| Parks & Trails Impact Fee (Single Family Residential) | $2,096.00 per dwelling unit | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 7, Item 40. |
| Public Safety Fire Station Impact Fee (Single Family Residential) | $126.00 per dwelling unit | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 7, Item 41. |
| Recreation Building Impact Fee (Single Family Residential) | $834.00 per dwelling unit | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 7, Item 42. |
| Water Impact Fee (Residential, 1-inch meter) | $1,463.00 | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 7, Item 43. |
| Transportation Impact Fee (Single Family Detached Housing) | $3,597.00 per dwelling unit | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 7, Item 45, ITE 210 category. |
| Storm Sewer Impact Fee | $1,281.00 per ERU (1.0 ERU per lot for single-family) | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 7, Item 47. |
Electrical / Mechanical Permit
VerifiedRequired for standalone electrical work (new circuits, wiring, service changes) and mechanical work (HVAC installation/replacement) in South Weber. South Weber's fee schedule lists a single combined flat fee for Electrical/Mechanical permits, distinct from its valuation-based new-construction formula.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New electrical circuits, wiring installations, or service upgrades, standalone on an existing structure
- Furnace, boiler, or air conditioning installation or replacement
- Any electrical or mechanical work listed under South Weber's 'Requires Permits — Inside' checklist (heating/AC, water heater, boiler, gas lines/gas log, fireplaces, electrical work, mechanical work)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to South Weber City Building Department via the city's Forms page (southwebercity.gov/i-want-to/forms/).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Mechanical Fee | $151.00 (includes $50 refundable completion bond and 1% state fee) | South Weber City Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 38: 'Electrical/Mechanical — 151.00 includes $50 refundable completion bond & 1% state fee.' |
Remodeling / Finish Basement Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential remodels and basement finishes in South Weber, including moving walls, doors, or windows, and room finishes. South Weber's fee schedule lists identical flat fees for Remodeling and Finish Basement permit types.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Remodels involving moving walls, windows, or doors
- Basement finish work (framing, MEP, room finishes)
- Room finishes and structural modifications regulated by the Utah State Construction Code
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to South Weber City Building Department via the city's Forms page (southwebercity.gov/i-want-to/forms/).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remodeling Fee | $527.25 (includes $200 refundable completion bond and $100 plan check fee) | South Weber City Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 38: 'Remodeling — 527.25 includes $200 refundable completion bond & $100 plan check fee.' |
| Finish Basement Fee | $527.25 (includes $200 refundable completion bond and $100 plan check fee) | South Weber City Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 38: 'Finish Basement — 527.25 includes $200 refundable completion bond & $100 plan check fee.' |
| Residential Addition Completion Bond (if valuation $10,000 or greater) | $200.00 | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 39: 'Residential Addition- Valuation $10,000 or greater: 200.00.' |
| Residential Addition Completion Bond (if valuation less than $10,000) | $50.00 | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 39: 'Residential Addition- Valuation less than $10,000: 50.00.' |
Roofing Permit (Structural Change Only)
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing that involves a structural component change in South Weber. Minor roof repairs do not require a permit per the city's official guidance.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Reroofing involving a structural component change
- Note: minor roof repairs do NOT require a permit per South Weber's 'Do Not Require Permits' list
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to South Weber City Building Department via the city's Forms page (southwebercity.gov/i-want-to/forms/).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roof (Structure Change Only) Fee | $451.50 (includes $200 refundable completion bond and $100 plan check fee) | South Weber City Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 38: 'Roof (Structure Change Only) — 451.50 includes $200 refundable completion bond & $100 plan check fee.' |
Solar Panel / Alternative Energy Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential solar panel, wind turbine, and other alternative energy installations in South Weber.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Solar panel installation (listed under South Weber's 'Requires Permits — Outside' checklist)
- Wind turbine or other alternative energy system installation
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to South Weber City Building Department via the city's Forms page (southwebercity.gov/i-want-to/forms/).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Energy Fee (Solar, Wind Turbine, etc.) | $351.50 (includes $200 refundable completion bond and $100 plan check fee) | South Weber City Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 38: 'Alternative Energy: Solar, Wind Turbine, etc. — 351.50 includes $200 refundable completion bond & $100 plan check fee.' |
Swimming Pool Permit
VerifiedRequired for swimming pool installation in South Weber. Prefabricated pools less than 24 inches deep are exempt per the city's official guidance.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Swimming pool installation (in-ground or above-ground exceeding the depth exemption)
- Note: prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep do NOT require a permit per South Weber's 'Do Not Require Permits' list
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to South Weber City Building Department via the city's Forms page (southwebercity.gov/i-want-to/forms/).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Swimming Pool Fee | $572.70 (includes $200 refundable completion bond and $100 plan check fee) | South Weber City Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 38: 'Swimming Pool — 572.70 includes $200 refundable completion bond & $100 plan check fee.' |
Sign Permit (Temporary)
VerifiedRequired for temporary signs in South Weber, requiring both a completion inspection and Planning Commission sign-off.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Temporary sign installation
- Minimum of two inspections: (1) Completion, (2) Planning Commission requirements
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to South Weber City Building Department via the city's Forms page (southwebercity.gov/i-want-to/forms/).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit (Temporary) Fee | $150.00 (includes $50 refundable completion bond at sign removal) | South Weber City Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 38: 'Sign Permit (Temporary) — 150.00 includes $50 refundable completion bond at sign removal.' |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the South Weber building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.