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South Weber building permits
VerifiedSouth Weber, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.
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. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this combined Electrical/Mechanical permit; the Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027 does not publish a separate EV-specific fee line item.
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.' |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction in South Weber. South Weber's Consolidated Fee Schedule does not publish a separate commercial building-permit fee table — the same ICC Building Valuation Data formula and 30%/$100-minimum Plan Check Fee used for residential construction apply to commercial projects, but a distinct, higher Completion Bond tier and Non-Residential Zone Conditional Use Permit fee apply.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction regulated by the Utah State Construction Code
- Non-Residential Zones typically require a Conditional Use Permit (includes one site plan meeting) before or alongside the building permit application
- Site plan and building plans submitted for review by the Building Official
- Commercial construction is subject to Public Safety Fire Station Impact Fee, Water Impact Fee, and other applicable impact fees per Chapter 7 of the Consolidated Fee Schedule
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to South Weber City Building Department via the city's Forms page (southwebercity.gov/i-want-to/forms/).
- RequiredSite PlanRequired for new commercial construction, per South Weber City's Building Applications submittal process.
- OptionalConditional Use Permit Application (Non-Residential Zones)South Weber's Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 8, lists a Non-Residential Zones Conditional Use Permit fee that includes one site plan meeting; required for many commercial uses depending on zone.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, ICC formula) | Gross Area x Sq Ft x 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, Item 38 — the same ICC-formula table used for the Residential Building Permit; South Weber's fee schedule does not publish a separately-labeled commercial valuation table or a distinct commercial plan-check percentage. |
| 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 — no separate commercial plan-check percentage is published; this rate applies to all building permits including commercial. |
| State Fee | 1% of the building permit fee | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 38. |
| Completion Bond — Commercial (valuation $10,000 or greater) | $1,500.00 (refundable) | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 39 'Completion Bonds': 'Commercial- Valuation $10,000 or greater: 1,500.00, new, remodel, addition construction- valuation based on International Building Code.' |
| Completion Bond — Commercial (valuation less than $10,000) | $500.00 (refundable) | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 39. |
| Non-Residential Zones Conditional Use Permit | $800.00 (includes one site plan meeting, as applicable, plus 100% of professional services; additional site plans see Site Plan Meeting fee) | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 8, Conditional Use Permits, Item 49. |
| Public Safety Fire Station Impact Fee — Commercial | $0.19 per square foot of commercial building | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 7, Item 41 (Single Family Residential: $126.00 per dwelling unit). |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for tenant improvement and remodel work in existing commercial buildings in South Weber. South Weber's Consolidated Fee Schedule does not publish a tenant-improvement-specific fee line — the same ICC-formula Building Permit Fee and Plan Check Fee that apply to new commercial construction apply to commercial tenant improvements, with the same higher commercial Completion Bond tier.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Tenant improvement or remodel work in an existing commercial building, regulated by the Utah State Construction Code
- Site plan and building plans submitted for review by the Building Official
- Compliance with applicable fire and life-safety code requirements for the change of use or occupancy, as applicable
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, ICC formula) | Gross Area x Sq Ft x 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, Item 38. No tenant-improvement-specific fee line or valuation method is published; the general commercial valuation table applies, as it does for new commercial construction. |
| 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 — no distinct tenant-improvement plan-check percentage is published. |
| Completion Bond — Commercial (valuation $10,000 or greater) | $1,500.00 (refundable) | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 39: 'Commercial- Valuation $10,000 or greater: 1,500.00, new, remodel, addition construction- valuation based on International Building Code.' The Completion Bond schedule explicitly covers 'remodel' construction under the Commercial category, confirming this bond tier applies to tenant improvement work. |
| Completion Bond — Commercial (valuation less than $10,000) | $500.00 (refundable) | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 39. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedSouth Weber does not publish a distinct EV-charger/EVSE fee category. Installing electric vehicle charging equipment (a new circuit/wiring for the EVSE) is electrical work covered by the city's combined Electrical/Mechanical permit, billed at the single flat fee on the Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027. This is confirmed directly by South Weber's own electrical-mechanical-permit entry, which explicitly states EV charger/EVSE installation falls under the combined Electrical/Mechanical permit and that the fee schedule carries no EV-specific line item.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property
- New electrical circuit/wiring or service capacity to serve the charger
- Falls under South Weber's 'Requires Permits — Inside' checklist item for electrical 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.' No separate EV Charger line item exists in this schedule; EV/EVSE work is billed under this combined flat fee. |
Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Review
South Weber City does not publish a standalone fire-sprinkler or fire-alarm system permit, application form, or dedicated fee schedule of its own — confirmed via the city's Fire Department page (southwebercity.gov/fire-department/) and the full FY2026-2027 Consolidated Fee Schedule. South Weber operates its own independent city Fire Department (not a joint fire district), but fire-protection review is folded into two existing processes instead of a distinct permit: (1) new commercial construction or tenant-improvement projects with fire sprinkler/alarm scope have those system plans reviewed as part of the Commercial Building Permit's Plan Check Fee, billed as outside-engineering 'professional services' (which explicitly 'includes fire protection & sprinkler system evaluations') at 100% of the city's actual cost, rather than as a separate published line-item fee; and (2) every commercial business license (new or renewal) requires a general life-safety Fire Inspection, a flat $100/year fee, which is a walkthrough (extinguishers, smoke/CO alarms, electrical, clearances) rather than a fire-sprinkler/alarm system plan review.
Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction or tenant-improvement work involving fire sprinkler or fire alarm systems is reviewed by outside engineering retained by the city as part of the Commercial Building Permit's Plan Check Fee professional-services clause (Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 38 notes)
- Every commercial business license (new application or renewal) requires a Fire Inspection prior to issuance, scheduled through the South Weber City Office (Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 5, Item 36)
- No standalone fire-sprinkler/fire-alarm system permit application or dedicated fee schedule is published by South Weber City; there is no evidence South Weber delegates commercial fire-sprinkler/alarm plan review to a joint fire district (South Weber operates its own city Fire Department, not a joint district such as Weber Fire District, North Davis Fire District, or South Davis Metro Fire)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to South Weber City Building Department for new construction or tenant-improvement work with fire sprinkler/alarm scope; fire protection & sprinkler system evaluations are billed as outside-engineering professional services under this permit's Plan Check Fee.
- RequiredBusiness License Application (Commercial)South Weber's Commercial Business License Application (southwebercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Commercial-Business-License-Application.pdf) requires the applicant to 'Contact the City Office to set up a Fire Inspection' and submit the resulting Fire Inspection Report before a license is issued.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Inspection (Business License) — Light/Medium Commercial or Large Commercial/Mining/Gravel Pits | $100.00 per year | South Weber City Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 5, Item 36: 'Fire Inspection — Light/Medium Commercial: 100.00 each year' and 'Large Commercial/Mining/Gravel Pits: 100.00 each year.' Per the Business License Application form, the re-inspection cycle after the initial inspection is Annually or Every 3 years, checked at issuance. |
| Applicant Canceled Inspection Fee | $20.00 | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 5, Item 36: charged 'due to failure on applicant's part,' in addition to the completed fire inspection fee. |
| Outside Engineering / Professional Services (fire protection & sprinkler system evaluations) | Billed at 100% of the city's actual cost, in addition to the standard 30%/$100-minimum Plan Check Fee | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 38, Completion Bonds section note: 'Professional services may include, but not limited to, City Engineer reviews or inspections, outside engineering (includes fire protection & sprinkler system evaluations), legal services, structural engineering, or other services as required by the city. All fees must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.' |
Change of Use / Commercial Business License (Occupancy Verification)
South Weber City does not publish a standalone 'change of use' or 'certificate of occupancy' permit application distinct from its Commercial Business License process — confirmed by South Weber's own Forms page (southwebercity.gov/i-want-to/forms/) and City Code Title 3, Business & License Regulations, neither of which lists a separately named change-of-use or certificate-of-occupancy product. A change of tenant or use in existing commercial space is instead verified through the Commercial Business License Application (Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5), which captures the parcel and zone, determines whether a Conditional Use Permit is required (Chapter 8), and requires a Fire Inspection before issuance. 'Certificate of Occupancy' language does appear elsewhere in South Weber's fee schedule, but only as the outcome of the Building Permit's final inspection for NEW construction (see this jurisdiction's Residential and Commercial Building Permit entries) — it is not a separate standalone product for a change of use in an existing building.
Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- A new or changed commercial tenant/business must obtain (or amend) a Commercial Business License before occupying or operating, per South Weber City Code Title 3, Business & License Regulations, and Ordinance 3.01.040
- Application must state the parcel number and zone; the city determines whether the proposed use requires a Conditional Use Permit (Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 8, Item 49, Non-Residential Zones)
- A Fire Inspection is required prior to issuance for all commercial license types (Consolidated Fee Schedule, Chapter 5, Item 36)
- Davis County Assessor New Business Information Record must be completed and returned; a Davis County Health Department inspection is required if applicable to the business type
Required documents
- RequiredBusiness License Application (Commercial)South Weber's Commercial Business License Application (southwebercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Commercial-Business-License-Application.pdf) — functions as the city's change-of-use/occupancy-verification mechanism for existing commercial space, capturing parcel/zone and Conditional Use Permit applicability.
- RequiredFire Inspection ReportRequired before a commercial business license is issued; scheduled through the City Office (801-479-3177).
- RequiredDavis County Assessor New Business Information RecordCompleted alongside the business license application; the city forwards this to the Davis County Assessor's Personal Property Division.
- OptionalConditional Use Permit Application (Non-Residential Zones)Required only if the Building Official/Planning Commission determines the proposed use in a Non-Residential Zone requires one, per Consolidated Fee Schedule Chapter 8.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Business License Fee | $50.00 each year | South Weber City Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 5, Item 24: 'Commercial — 50.00 each year, fire inspection required.' |
| Fire Inspection (Business License) — Light/Medium Commercial or Large Commercial | $100.00 per year | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 5, Item 36. |
| Non-Residential Zones Conditional Use Permit (if applicable) | $800.00 (includes one site plan meeting, as applicable, plus 100% of professional services) | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 8, Item 49 — only applies if the specific use/zone requires a Conditional Use Permit. |
| Amendment to Original Application/License | $10.00 upon staff approval, or $25.00 upon Planning Commission approval | South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 5, Item 34 — applies when an existing business license is amended, e.g. for a change in use within the same location. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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