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Commercial Building Permit in South Weber, Utah

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, ICC formula)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.
Gross Area x Sq Ft x Construction Cost x Permit Fee Multiplier, per the 2025 ICC Building Code Valuation Data
Plan Check FeeSouth 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.
30% of the building permit fee, or $100 minimum, plus any professional services
State FeeSouth Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 38.
1% of the building permit fee
Completion Bond — Commercial (valuation $10,000 or greater)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.'
$1,500.00 (refundable)
Completion Bond — Commercial (valuation less than $10,000)South Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 39.
$500.00 (refundable)
Non-Residential Zones Conditional Use PermitSouth Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 8, Conditional Use Permits, Item 49.
$800.00 (includes one site plan meeting, as applicable, plus 100% of professional services; additional site plans see Site Plan Meeting fee)
Public Safety Fire Station Impact Fee — CommercialSouth Weber Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 7, Item 41 (Single Family Residential: $126.00 per dwelling unit).
$0.19 per square foot of commercial building

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Initial structural inspection scheduled through South Weber City Building Department (801-479-3177) prior to concrete pour.

  2. 2

    Framing

    Framing and rough mechanical/electrical/plumbing inspection prior to insulation and wall cover.

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    Final building inspection required before Certificate of Occupancy; the applicable Completion Bond ($1,500 or $500 depending on valuation) is refunded following successful completion.

See the full South Weber inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • South Weber does not publish a separate commercial building-permit fee table or a distinct commercial plan-check percentage — the same ICC-formula Building Permit Fee and 30%/$100-minimum Plan Check Fee apply to both residential and commercial projects.
  • The Completion Bond for commercial construction is substantially higher than residential: $1,500 for valuation $10,000 or greater, versus $500 for new residential construction.
  • Non-Residential Zones typically require an $800 Conditional Use Permit (including one site plan meeting) — confirm applicability for the specific zone and use with the Building Department before applying for the building permit.
  • South Weber has no distinct fire-sprinkler or fire-alarm permit fee or process — the Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027 (Chapter 6) folds fire protection/sprinkler system review into the commercial Plan Check Fee's 'Professional services' clause: outside engineering '(includes fire protection & sprinkler system evaluations)' is billed to the applicant at 100% of the city's actual cost, on top of the standard 30%/$100-minimum Plan Check Fee, rather than as a separate published line-item fee.

Frequently asked questions

South Weber requires a commercial building permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with South Weber City Building Department (Public Works) at (801) 479-3177 before starting work.

No — South Weber uses the same ICC Building Valuation Data formula and 30%/$100-minimum Plan Check Fee for both residential and commercial construction, per the Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 6, Item 38. Commercial projects do carry a higher Completion Bond ($1,500 for valuation $10,000+, vs. $500 residential new construction) and may require an $800 Non-Residential Zones Conditional Use Permit.

South Weber does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact South Weber City Building Department (Public Works) at (801) 479-3177 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Site Plan. Depending on your project, South Weber may also ask for: Conditional Use Permit Application (Non-Residential Zones). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

South Weber requires 3 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit, in order: Foundation/Footing, Framing, Final Inspection. Schedule each through South Weber City Building Department (Public Works) ((801) 479-3177).

Apply through South Weber City Building Department (Public Works) at 1600 E South Weber Drive, South Weber, UT 84405. Phone: (801) 479-3177, email: mlarsen@southwebercity.com. Office hours: Mon–Thu 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Fri 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Official information: https://southwebercity.gov/i-want-to/forms/.

South Weber, Utah has adopted: South Weber City is subject to the Utah State Construction Code (Utah Code § 15A-2-103), which as of 7/1/2026 CURRENTLY adopts: the 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J, § 15A-2-103(1)(a); the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), § 15A-2-103(1)(b), UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 amendment, plus Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC, § 15A-2-103(1)(c); the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), § 15A-2-103(1)(d); the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), § 15A-2-103(1)(e); the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), § 15A-2-103(1)(f); the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), single unsplit statewide edition, § 15A-2-103(1)(h); the 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), § 15A-2-103(1)(i); and the residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), § 15A-2-103(1)(n). South Weber's own Building Department page and forms (live-checked 2026-07-16) do not publish a city-specific code-edition statement beyond referencing 'building codes' generally, so the applicable edition is the statewide-adopted edition rather than a city-specific amendment — this could not be independently confirmed on a South Weber-specific ordinance page beyond the code index (see localAmendments note on codelibrary.amlegal.com access). No city-page conflict to record since South Weber publishes no edition statement of its own to contradict the statute.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 amendment; no South Weber-specific amendment to the NEC edition was found.; 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; this entry previously described the 2024-cycle codes in future tense ('scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026') and as a single undifferentiated '2021 I-Codes' set. That date has now passed, so IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/residential ISPSC are now individually itemized above and stated as CURRENT (2024 editions), while IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) are explicitly flagged as unchanged. Utah's statewide-mandatory code regime (Utah Code § 15A-1-204) binds South Weber directly since it publishes no city-specific edition page of its own.. Local amendments apply — see the South Weber overview page for the full list.

Many non-residential zone uses require a Conditional Use Permit, which per the Consolidated Fee Schedule FY2026-2027, Chapter 8, costs $800 and includes one site plan meeting. Confirm applicability with the Building Department for the specific parcel and use.

Sources & verification

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

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