West Point building permits

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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property

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• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationFiled with West Point City; no dedicated EV-charger application or checklist exists.

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• Installation of a rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic (PV) system at a residential or commercial property
• Building permit application filed via the City Inspect online portal, including project valuation and system specifications
• Compliance with the statewide-adopted 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) for PV system wiring and interconnection, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect portal)Filed with West Point City via westpoint.cityinspect.com/login; no dedicated solar-PV application or checklist is published by the city.

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• 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

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• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect portal)Submitted online at westpoint.cityinspect.com/login.

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• New commercial construction regulated by the statewide-adopted 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a))
• A set of plans to scale, stamped by an engineer
• A set of structural calculations stamped by an engineer
• Building permit application submitted via the City Inspect online portal with all fees paid before construction begins
• North Davis Fire District and North Davis Sewer District impact fees for commercial projects are determined and paid separately to those special districts, not to West Point City directly

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect portal)Submitted online at westpoint.cityinspect.com/login, including builder valuation, square footage, and all contractor information.
• RequiredStamped Plans and Structural CalculationsA set of plans to scale and structural calculations, both stamped by a licensed engineer.
• RequiredCode SummaryReferencing the applicable adopted codes for the project scope, per West Point's New Home Design Criteria document conventions applied to commercial projects.

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• For new construction: all required building-permit inspections passed and a Certificate of Occupancy issued by the West Point City Building Department before a commercial business license can be issued, per the city's official Commercial Business License Information page
• For a change of use in an existing building without new construction: Location & Zoning Verification confirming the proposed use complies with West Point's land use and zoning ordinances, per Step 1 of the same official process (contact Planning at 801-776-0970 or planning@westpointcity.org)
• State Business Registration with the Utah Department of Commerce Division of Corporations and the Utah Department of Workforce Services
• State Tax Registration with the Utah State Tax Commission, with West Point listed as an outlet location, for businesses selling goods or services
• Any additional county, state, or federal licenses or permits specific to the business type, with proof uploaded with the application
• Commercial Business License Application submitted online, which cannot be issued until the Certificate of Occupancy (new construction) or zoning verification (existing building) step is complete

Required documents

• RequiredCommercial Business License ApplicationWest Point City's official application, submitted online, covering the six-step process from zoning verification through final license issuance; for new construction this requires proof a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.

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• Written application filed with the Community Development Department and a sign permit obtained before displaying, erecting, relocating, or altering any sign, except as exempted, per § 17.110.050(A)
• A separate permit is required for the sign(s) of each business entity, and a separate permit is required for each group of signs on a single supporting structure, per § 17.110.050(A)
• Structural and electrical permits are additionally required through the Building Department, depending on sign type, per § 17.110.050(A)
• Application must be made by the property/business owner or tenant, their authorized agent, or a licensed sign contractor, on the form provided by the Community Development Department, per § 17.110.050(B)
• Written consent of the property/building owner (or person entitled to possession) required before erecting, constructing, or maintaining any sign, per § 17.110.050(E)
• Work authorized under a sign permit must be completed within 180 days of issuance or the permit expires and becomes null and void, with no fee refund, per § 17.110.050(D)
• Certain signs do NOT require a sign permit, per § 17.110.050(G): changing the text/copy of an already-permitted sign; electrical, painting, or cleaning maintenance/repair of a permitted sign per its permit; interior signs; real estate signs ≤6 sq ft; political signs ≤32 sq ft (must be on private property, ≥10 ft from a driveway); window signs; memorial/building-name signs cut into a facade; official public-officer notices; public necessity/danger/railroad-crossing/public-service-company signs; national or political-subdivision flags/emblems/insignias; religious symbols and historical commemorative plaques ≤10 sq ft; house numbers/nameplates ≤2 sq ft per residential building; trespassing signs; and subdivision development signs

Required documents

• RequiredSign Permit ApplicationWritten application filed with the Community Development Department on the department's provided form; may be submitted by the property/business owner, tenant, authorized agent, or a licensed sign contractor, per § 17.110.050(B).
• RequiredWritten Property Owner ConsentRequired before erecting, constructing, or maintaining a sign on property the applicant does not own, per § 17.110.050(E).

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• Tenant improvement or remodel work in an existing commercial building, regulated by the statewide-adopted 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a))
• Building permit application submitted via the City Inspect online portal with builder valuation and square footage

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• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect portal)Submitted online at westpoint.cityinspect.com/login.

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• Installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system, sized by square footage of the protected building
• Plan review and permit from North Davis Fire District's Fire Marshal's Office, in addition to the City building permit
• Fire Marshal review covers plan review, construction, inspections, and code questions for fire protection systems

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• RequiredFire Sprinkler System PlansPlans, specifications, and calculations for the automatic sprinkler system, submitted to the NDFD Fire Marshal's Office

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• Installation of a fire alarm system
• Plan review and permit from North Davis Fire District's Fire Marshal's Office, in addition to the City building permit

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• RequiredFire Alarm System PlansPlans and specifications for the fire alarm system, submitted to the NDFD Fire Marshal's Office

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