This is PermitBase’s published record for West Bountiful as of 2026-07-08. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
West Bountiful building permits
VerifiedWest Bountiful, Utah — as published 2026-07-08.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction, additions, remodels, and other structural work regulated by the Utah-adopted IRC/IBC. West Bountiful calculates the permit fee from project valuation (contractor-provided or computed from the City's own square-footage valuation chart) applied to a 1997 UBC-style fee formula table. Plan review and inspections are performed by Sunrise Engineering under contract to the City; the City itself issues the permit and collects all fees.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New construction, additions, and remodels of one- and two-family dwellings
- Basement finishes
- Site plan and building plans reviewed by West Bountiful's zoning official, city engineer, and building official (via contracted plan reviewer Sunrise Engineering) in sequence before fees are calculated and the permit issued
- Completed Residential Storm Water Permit for construction activity (Utah DEQ UPDES e-reporting)
- Structural calculations for any structural work; Energy Analysis (ResCheck, Manuals D and J) if the project affects heating/cooling performance
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form; applicant completes and signs the left side of the application.
- OptionalOwner/Builder Certification formRequired if the applicant is not a licensed general contractor.
- RequiredSite Plan (11" x 17", two copies; three copies for new homes)Must show site address, north arrow, legend, easements, adjacent streets, parking, existing/proposed structures with dimensions, all setbacks, main floor elevation vs. top-back-of-curb elevation (main floor required 12 inches above high-point TBC), surface drainage direction, and finished ground elevation near the structure perimeter. New homes must include field-verification and driveway/sidewalk construction notes.
- RequiredBuilding Plans/Drawings (11" x 17")Wet-stamped/signed by a licensed engineer; must show structure height to roof peak and total square footage per level (finished, unfinished, garage, covered porch/patio).
- OptionalStructural CalculationsRequired for any structural work.
- OptionalEnergy Analysis (ResCheck, Manuals D and J)Required if additional space is added or changes affect the heating/cooling system performance (new windows, doors, insulation, etc.).
- OptionalGas SchematicMust include system type, size, length, and total BTU input.
- RequiredResidential Storm Water Permit (Utah DEQ UPDES e-reporting)Completed for construction activity per deq.utah.gov/water-quality/updes-ereporting#construction.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Deposit (new house or commercial construction) | $1,000 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction' section: 'Deposits — New House or Commercial construction: $1,000.' Deposit required prior to plan review; balance is calculated from the valuation-based formula below and due before plans/permit are issued. |
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, 1997 UBC-style formula) | $1–$500: $23.50. $501–$2,000: $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.50 for each additional $100. $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000. $25,001–$50,000: $391.75 for the first $25,000 plus $10.00 for each additional $1,000. $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000. $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000. | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction' — Building Permit Fee Formula table. Valuation is typically contractor/builder-provided; alternatively West Bountiful computes valuation from its own square-footage chart: Main & Upper floors $77.62/sq ft; Basement $19.49/sq ft finished or $14.87/sq ft unfinished; Garage $20.41/sq ft frame or $23.02/sq ft block; Carport $13.94/sq ft; Deck $9.66/sq ft. |
| Plan Review Fee (residential) | 50% of the Building Permit Fee | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Plan Review — Residential: 50% of Permit fee.' Covers the contracted Sunrise Engineering plan review. |
Accessory Structure / Shed Permit
VerifiedRequired for accessory structures and sheds 200 sq. ft. and larger. Structures under 200 sq. ft. do not require a permit but must follow zoning regulations; if electrical or plumbing is added, a permit is required for that portion.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Accessory structures and sheds 200 sq. ft. and larger
- Site plan and building plans per West Bountiful's standard Building Permit Application Requirements
- Structures under 200 sq. ft. are exempt from permitting but must still comply with zoning; electrical/plumbing additions to an exempt structure require their own permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form.
- RequiredSite Plan (11" x 17")Per West Bountiful's standard site plan requirements (setbacks, dimensions, drainage).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Deposit (accessory structure, non-commercial) | $100 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Deposits — Accessory Structure, Non-Commercial Structure, and Solar: $100.' |
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | Same formula table as the residential building permit (e.g., $1–$500: $23.50; scaling thereafter per $100/$1,000 increments) | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction' — Building Permit Fee Formula table, applied using the City's square-footage valuation chart (e.g., garage $20.41/sq ft frame or $23.02/sq ft block). |
| Plan Review Fee (residential) | 50% of the Building Permit Fee | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Plan Review — Residential: 50% of Permit fee.' |
Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing Permit (standalone trade permit)
VerifiedRequired for standalone electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work not part of a larger building permit (e.g., generator installation, HVAC replacement, water heater). West Bountiful charges a single flat fee covering permit, plan review, and applicable state surcharge, with no deposit required.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical work, mechanical/HVAC work, or plumbing work performed independently of new construction
- Generators
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form; no separate deposit required for this flat-fee permit type.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Permit (flat fee) | $75 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction,' Flat Fees section: 'Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing permit (no deposit required): $75.' This flat fee includes the permit, plan review, and state surcharge, as applicable. |
Roofing / Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement in West Bountiful. A basic re-shingle carries a flat fee with no deposit; roof shingle overlays that do not involve full replacement are exempt from permitting.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof)
- Roof shingle overlay (not involving full replacement) does not require a permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Re-Shingle, Basic (flat fee) | $202 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction,' Flat Fees section: 'Roof re-shingle, basic (no deposit required): $202.' |
Swimming Pool Permit
VerifiedRequired for pools in West Bountiful. In-ground pools additionally require an on-site water table check.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Standard swimming pool installation
- For in-ground pools: must verify water table on-site by digging a pump pit 3 feet below the proposed pool depth; if water is found, provisions for a sump pump must be provided, and an inspection is required
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form.
- RequiredSite Plan (11" x 17")Per West Bountiful's standard site plan requirements.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Deposit (accessory structure, non-commercial, and solar category — applies to pools) | $100 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Deposits — Accessory Structure, Non-Commercial Structure, and Solar: $100.' |
| Pool - Standard (flat fee) | $440 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction,' Flat Fees section: 'Pool - standard: $440.' |
Solar Panel (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential solar photovoltaic installations. West Bountiful requires prior approval from the South Davis Metro Fire Marshal in addition to the city building permit, plus a stamped engineer letter certifying roof loading detail.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Prior approval from South Davis Metro Fire Marshal required (contact 801-677-2407)
- Stamped engineer letter certifying inspection of roof loading detail and solar array system design by a Utah-licensed engineer, showing PV system type
- Building Permit Application
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form.
- RequiredStamped Engineer Letter (roof loading / PV system design)Certifies inspection of roof loading detail and that the solar array system was designed by a Utah-licensed engineer, showing PV system type.
- RequiredSouth Davis Metro Fire Marshal ApprovalRequired prior to permit issuance; contact SDMF at 801-677-2407.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Deposit (accessory structure, non-commercial, and solar category) | $100 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Deposits — Accessory Structure, Non-Commercial Structure, and Solar: $100.' |
| Solar (flat fee) | $302 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction,' Flat Fees section: 'Solar: $302.' |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for signs in West Bountiful, charged per wall-mounted or pole sign face.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Each wall-mounted or pole sign face requires its own permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Deposit (signs) | $75 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Deposits — Signs: $75.' |
| Sign Permit (flat fee, per face) | $75 for each wall-mounted or pole sign face | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction,' Flat Fees section: 'Signs - for each wall mounted or pole sign face: $75.' |
Fencing / Landscape Permit (front yard)
VerifiedRequired for front-yard fencing and retaining walls over 4 ft. in height, and front-yard landscaping, in West Bountiful.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Front-yard fencing and retaining walls over 4 ft. in height
- Front-yard landscaping
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Deposit (fencing, landscape) | $25 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': fencing/landscape plan review deposit. |
| Fencing Plan Review (front yard) | $25 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Fencing plan review - front yard: $25.' |
| Landscape Plan Review (front yard) | $25 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Landscape plan review - front yard: $25.' |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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