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Commercial Building Permit in Unincorporated Davis County, Utah

Required for new commercial construction in Unincorporated Davis County, governed by Davis County Code § 15.01.330 and priced per the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule (§ 2.48.050(A), Ord. No. 4-2017) used for all construction types. Davis County does not publish a separate residential/commercial split in its fee table, but new commercial construction is subject to Planning Commission Site Plan review and the $1,000 New Construction bond tier.

Reviewed 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New commercial construction regulated by the statewide-adopted 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a))
  • Site Plan (Planning Commission) review, per Davis County Code § 2.48.050(A)'s 'Other building fees' section
  • Building Permit Application submitted through the daviscounty.portal.iworq.net online portal
  • Contractor DOPL license numbers for General, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical contractors as applicable
  • Sewer and water connection verification from the respective service district, or Davis County Health Department approval for septic/well if applicable

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — valuation-based (same table used for all construction types)Davis County Code § 2.48.050(A), Ord. No. 4-2017 (amended 05/23/2017). Davis County's Building Permit Fee Schedule is a single table applied to all construction, with no separate residential/commercial split — confirmed directly against the current fee schedule PDF, which contains one 'Davis County Building Permit Fee Schedule' valuation table.
$200.00 minimum (valuation $0-$7,500), scaling to $17,608.00 minimum + $96.00/hour beyond 183 hours for valuation over $5,000,000.00 — full tiered table matches the Residential Building Permit entry in this file
Plan Review and ApprovalDavis County Code § 2.48.050(A), Ord. No. 4-2017.
65% of the building permit fee, or actual cost of services, whichever is less
Site Plan (Planning Commission)Davis County Code § 2.48.050(A), 'Other building fees': 'Site Plan (Planning Commission): $200.00.'
$200.00
Construction Bond — New Construction (refundable on approved final inspection)Davis County Code § 2.48.050(A), Ord. No. 4-2017. Refunded upon approved final inspection unless repairs to public street improvements are required — same tier used for new residential construction.
$1,000.00
Credit Card Processing FeeDavis County building permits page (daviscountyutah.gov/ced/planning/building-permits). Pay by check to avoid the surcharge.
2.5% of total payment

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Davis County building department
~10–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Setback, Excavation & Forms, Footings

    Verify setbacks, excavation, formwork, and footing layout before concrete pour.

  2. 2

    Foundation Reinforcing Steel

    Rebar and anchor bolts in foundation walls.

  3. 3

    4-Way Rough (Framing, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)

    After rough framing, rough mechanical, rough electrical, and rough plumbing — all must pass before insulation or wall cover.

  4. 4

    Insulation

    Insulation installed, before drywall.

  5. 5

    Final

    All work complete — Final Electrical, Final Plumbing, Final Mechanical, Final Construction. Certificate of occupancy issued upon passing.

See the full Unincorporated Davis County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Davis County uses one universal Building Permit Fee Schedule (§ 2.48.050(A)) for all construction — there is no separately-published commercial valuation table or commercial-specific plan-review percentage distinct from residential.
  • A Site Plan (Planning Commission) fee of $200.00 is listed separately in the county code's 'Other building fees' section — budget for this Planning Commission review step in addition to the Building Permit Fee for new commercial construction.
  • Inspections are conducted by Shums Coda Associates — schedule at least 24 hours in advance via email (ut@shumscoda.com) or phone (800-286-0374), same as for residential permits.
  • Davis County's own Building Permits page (daviscountyutah.gov/ced/planning/building-permits) does not describe a distinct commercial application process, fee page, or Planning Commission step beyond what is documented in County Code § 2.48.050(A) — confirm project-specific requirements directly with Community & Economic Development at (801) 451-3278.
  • Davis County does not publish a distinct sign-permit fee. Signs are instead regulated by "Class" (Class 1 through Class 5) directly in the zoning-district use tables of County Code Title 15, Chapter 15.20 — e.g. agricultural/residential districts generally allow Class 1-2 signs, while commercial/industrial districts allow Class 3-5 signs, per Article 10 of that chapter. No separate sign-permit fee line was found in the county's Current Fee Schedule (§ 2.48.050(A)) — signage for a commercial project is expected to be reviewed as part of the same zoning/site plan review documented above, not a standalone permit.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Davis County requires a commercial building permit for: New commercial construction regulated by the statewide-adopted 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); Site Plan (Planning Commission) review, per Davis County Code § 2.48.050(A)'s 'Other building fees' section; Building Permit Application submitted through the daviscounty.portal.iworq.net online portal; Contractor DOPL license numbers for General, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical contractors as applicable; Sewer and water connection verification from the respective service district, or Davis County Health Department approval for septic/well if applicable. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning at (801) 451-3278 before starting work.

No. Davis County Code § 2.48.050(A) publishes a single valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule used for both residential and commercial construction. New commercial construction is additionally subject to a $200.00 Site Plan (Planning Commission) fee and the $1,000.00 New Construction bond tier.

Plan review for a commercial building permit in Unincorporated Davis County typically runs 10–21 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning at (801) 451-3278.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (iworq); Site Plan (Planning Commission review); Digital Plans/Blueprints; Contractor DOPL License Numbers. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Davis County requires 5 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit, in order: Setback, Excavation & Forms, Footings, Foundation Reinforcing Steel, 4-Way Rough (Framing, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), Insulation, Final. Schedule each through Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning ((801) 451-3278).

Apply through Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning at 61 South Main Street, Suite 304, Farmington, UT 84025. Phone: (801) 451-3278, email: planning@daviscountyutah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/ced/planning/building-permits.

Unincorporated Davis County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IBC); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); remains in force after July 1, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IPC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IMC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IFGC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); statewide in force. NOTE: Davis County's own website does not list a specific NEC edition — the statewide 2023 NEC is the legally in-force edition.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IECC); Utah residential energy provisions effectively follow 2015 IECC residential; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IEBC); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective July 1, 2026; NOTE: Through June 30, 2026, the 2021 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC are in force per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective through 6/30/2026). Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Davis County overview page for the full list.

Davis County Code § 2.48.050(A) lists a distinct $200.00 'Site Plan (Planning Commission)' fee under its building fees, indicating a Planning Commission site-plan step applies to projects like new commercial construction. Confirm the specific process for your project with Davis County Community & Economic Development at (801) 451-3278.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

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