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West Point building permits
VerifiedWest Point, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction in West Point. Applications are submitted through the city's online permit portal (City Inspect) with builder valuation and square footage; the Building Permit Fee itself is calculated from project valuation and square footage per the city's official Fee Schedule, with no separate flat fee published.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- A set of plans to scale, stamped by an engineer
- A set of structural calculations stamped by an engineer
- A copy of MEC Check (Model Energy Code) and a copy of RES Check
- Site plans showing address, lot number, and all setbacks (front, rear, and sides), including a drainage plan with elevations matching development drawings
- A DOPL Owner/Builder Certificate, completed, signed, and notarized (if applicable)
- Building permit application submitted via the City Inspect online portal with all fees paid before construction begins
- Code summary referencing the applicable adopted codes, per West Point's New Home Design Criteria document (which itself still lists 2021 IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IEBC, 2020 NEC, and a split 2015/2021 IECC as of live re-check 2026-07-16 — statewide-current editions are 2024 IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IEBC, 2023 NEC, and a single unsplit 2024 IECC per Utah Code § 15A-2-103; 2021 IRC is unchanged)
Required documents
- RequiredChecklist for New Residential ConstructionWest Point City's official checklist enumerating required stamped plans, structural calculations, energy compliance documents (MEC/RES Check), site plan, and DOPL Owner/Builder Certificate.
- RequiredNew Home Design CriteriaOfficial document listing seismic, snow load, wind, and frost-depth design criteria plus the full list of codes that must be referenced in the submitted code summary.
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect portal)Submitted online at westpoint.cityinspect.com/login, including builder valuation, square footage, and all contractor information.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Based on building valuation and square footage | West Point City Fee Schedule, Fiscal Year 2026 (effective July 1, 2025), Safety/Inspection Fees section: 'Building Permit Fee — Based on building valuation and square footage.' No separate… Show full citationHideWest Point City Fee Schedule, Fiscal Year 2026 (effective July 1, 2025), Safety/Inspection Fees section: 'Building Permit Fee — Based on building valuation and square footage.' No separate flat-dollar valuation table is published on the public fee schedule; valuation and square footage are entered directly into the City Inspect portal at time of application, per the Building Permit Procedures document. |
| Residential Plan Review and Inspection Fee | 25% of permit fee | West Point City Fee Schedule FY2026: 'Residential plan review and inspection fee — 25% of permit fee.' |
| Re-inspection Fee | $50 | West Point City Fee Schedule FY2026, Safety/Inspection Fees section. |
| One-time Inspection Fee | $50 | West Point City Fee Schedule FY2026, Safety/Inspection Fees section. |
Basement Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for finishing a basement (framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC) in an existing West Point home. West Point publishes a dedicated code-minimums document and checklist distinct from its new-construction requirements.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Drawings of rooms to be finished, with sizes and locations of all electrical outlets, lights, and smoke detectors
- Permit application filed on the City Inspect portal with all drawings uploaded
- Compliance with West Point's published Basement Finish code minimums (egress, ceiling height, fire blocking, electrical, ventilation, insulation)
Required documents
- RequiredBasement Finish ChecklistWest Point City's official checklist for basement finish permit submittals, covering required drawings and the 4-Way/Insulation/Final inspection sequence.
- RequiredCode for Finishing BasementsWest Point City's official document listing 17 local code minimums for basement finishes, including egress window/window-well dimensions, minimum ceiling heights, fire blocking, receptacle spacing, GFCI/AFCI requirements, smoke/CO alarms, dryer vent length limits, and minimum R-13 foundation wall insulation.
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect portal)Submitted online at westpoint.cityinspect.com/login.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Based on building valuation and square footage | West Point does not publish a separate basement-finish fee line; Show full citationHideWest Point does not publish a separate basement-finish fee line; basement finish permits are charged under the same valuation/square-footage-based Building Permit Fee as new construction, per the West Point City Fee Schedule FY2026, plus the 25% Residential Plan Review and Inspection Fee. |
| Residential Plan Review and Inspection Fee | 25% of permit fee | West Point City Fee Schedule FY2026, Safety/Inspection Fees section. |
Accessory Structure / Accessory Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for sheds, garages, workshops, and other accessory buildings over 200 square feet in West Point. Buildings 200 square feet or less have a separate no-fee application track.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Accessory building(s) may not exceed 10% of total lot area
- Maximum height 18 feet on lots under 1/2 acre (21,780 sq ft) or 25 feet on lots 1/2 acre or larger, measured from the peak of the roof to ground level
- Minimum 5-foot side-yard setback from any side property line
- Minimum 5-foot setback from the main residence
- Rear-yard setback scaling from 3 feet (wall height 0–12 feet) to 5 feet (12+–18 feet) to 10 feet (18+–25 feet), per the official setback table
- Site plan showing the exact location of the proposed building on the property
- Construction drawings illustrating the design and specifications of the building
Required documents
- RequiredAccessory Structure RequirementsWest Point City's official handout ('Thinking of Adding an Accessory Building?') covering size limits, height limits, and setback requirements for accessory buildings.
- OptionalNo Fee Accessory Building Application (for buildings 200 sq. ft. or less)Separate, no-fee application track for small accessory buildings not exceeding 200 square feet, per West Point City's published application form.
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect portal)Required for accessory buildings over 200 square feet; submitted online at westpoint.cityinspect.com/login with a site plan and construction drawings.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Based on building valuation and square footage (no fee if 200 sq. ft. or less) | West Point does not publish a separate accessory-structure fee line on its Fee Schedule; Show full citationHideWest Point does not publish a separate accessory-structure fee line on its Fee Schedule; accessory buildings over 200 sq. ft. are charged under the same valuation/square-footage-based Building Permit Fee per the FY2026 Fee Schedule. Buildings 200 sq. ft. or less use West Point's published 'No Fee Accessory Building Application' track. |
Swimming Pool Permit
VerifiedRequired for in-ground and permanent swimming pool installation in West Point. West Point's Fee Schedule lists a distinct flat fee for this permit type, separate from the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Pool must not be located closer than 5 feet from the property line
- Pool must be walled or fenced to at least 6 feet in height
- Compliance with the adopted residential provisions of the International Swimming Pool & Spa Code — CURRENT edition is 2024 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n) as of 7/1/2026 (West Point's own Design Criteria document still lists the 2021 edition as of live re-check 2026-07-16)
- Building permit application filed via the City Inspect portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect portal)Submitted online at westpoint.cityinspect.com/login.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Swimming Pool Permit Fee | $150 | West Point City Fee Schedule, Fiscal Year 2026, effective July 1, 2025, Safety/Inspection Fees section: 'Swimming Pool Permit — $150.' |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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