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Woods Cross building permits

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Woods Cross, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

Codes adopted

2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with Appendix AE and AQ — REMAINS CURRENT per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c), UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 statewide amendment. Consistent with Woods Cross City's official Building Codes and Design Criteria handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16, unchanged).2015 International Residential Code Chapter 11 (residential energy provisions) — CORRECTED/SUPERSEDED: Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h) adopts a single unsplit 2024 IECC statewide as of 7/1/2026 (see the consolidated IECC entry below); this pre-existing residential-energy carve-out to the 2015 edition no longer reflects the current statute. Woods Cross's own Building Codes and Design Criteria handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16) still lists '2015 International residential Code Chapter 11' under 'RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES' and has not been updated — preserved here as recorded history, not deleted.Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); supersedes the 2021 edition. Woods Cross's Building Codes and Design Criteria handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16) still lists '2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code' and has not been updated.2024 International Building Code (IBC) with Appendix C and J — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); supersedes the 2021 edition. Woods Cross's handout labels this 'COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION BUILDING CODES' but § 15A-2-103 does not itself carry a residential/commercial IBC split — the IBC applies per the statute regardless of the handout's section heading. Woods Cross's handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16) still lists '2021 International Building Code with Appendix C and J' and has not been updated.2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); supersedes the 2021 edition. Woods Cross's handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16) still lists '2021 International Mechanical Code' and has not been updated.2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — per Woods Cross City Building Codes and Design Criteria handout; NOTE: the IFC is adopted under Utah Code Title 15A Chapter 5, not § 15A-2-103 (which governs the IBC/IRC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/NEC/residential-ISPSC/MBI editions in this array) — § 15A-2-103 does not itself adopt or list an IFC edition, so this entry is unaffected by the 7/1/2026 § 15A-2-103 amendment.2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); supersedes the 2021 edition. Woods Cross's handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16) still lists '2021 International Plumbing Code' and has not been updated.2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); supersedes the 2021 edition. Woods Cross's handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16) still lists '2021 International Fuel Gas Code' and has not been updated.2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), single unsplit statewide edition — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); supersedes both the 2021 edition Woods Cross's handout lists under 'COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION BUILDING CODES' and the 2015 IRC Chapter 11 residential-energy carve-out listed separately under 'RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES' (see history entry above) — § 15A-2-103 does not carry a residential/commercial IECC split. Woods Cross's handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16) has not been updated for either.2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — CURRENT statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 amendment (2023 has been the statewide NEC edition since before this cycle). CORRECTED: Woods Cross City's Building Codes and Design Criteria handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16, unchanged) lists '2020 National Electrical Code,' which is NOT a valid statewide-adopted edition — this file previously flagged the discrepancy but had not yet cited the statute directly or resolved which edition is correct; the statute controls and 2023 is confirmed correct. Confirm the currently enforced NEC edition directly with the Building Department before relying on the City's own document for a live project.2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); supersedes the 2021 edition. Woods Cross's handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16) still lists '2021 International Existing Building Code' and has not been updated.2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — per Woods Cross City Building Codes and Design Criteria handout; not governed by § 15A-2-103, which does not itself adopt an ICC/ANSI A117.1 edition.MBI 1200 and MBI 1205 (manufactured/modular construction standards) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(o); not itemized in Woods Cross's own Building Codes and Design Criteria handout, added here per statute.All codes above are noted on the city's official handout as 'As adopted by the State of Utah. See Utah Code Title 15A for a complete list of adopted codes and amendments.'NOTE (2026-07-16 re-verification): Utah Code § 15A-2-103, version effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027), took effect 15 days before this re-verification. IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/residential ISPSC are now 2024 statewide; IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) did NOT change. Woods Cross's own Building Codes and Design Criteria handout was re-fetched live 2026-07-16 and is unchanged: it still lists 2021 IBC/IMC/IPC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/ISPSC, a 2015 IRC Chapter 11 residential-energy carve-out, and an outright incorrect '2020 National Electrical Code' — none of these have been updated by the City to reflect the statewide 7/1/2026 transition or the pre-existing 2023 NEC requirement. The statute is cited directly as governing throughout; the City's lagging handout is preserved above as recorded history, not deleted.

Permit types & fees

Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Dwelling)

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Required for new single-family dwelling construction in Woods Cross. Applications are submitted through the City Inspect online portal; fees are valuation-based per the city's Consolidated Fee Schedule Table 3-A (1997 Uniform Administrative Code), plus a Plan Review Deposit, Construction Bond, and utility impact fees.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

Requirements

New single-family dwelling construction regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC
Construction plans with electronic structural engineer's stamp
Site plan with legible setbacks drawn to scale (including easements and drainage plan)
REScheck (2015 Utah Code version) energy analysis
Manual J, D & S energy analysis documents
Gas line diagram (typically drawn on the foundation plan), with an updated diagram submitted to the inspector at the rough 4-way inspection
Owner/Builder Agreement and Certification Form required if the property owner is acting as their own general contractor and is not a licensed Utah contractor
Rockeries or retaining walls holding back more than 4 feet of unbalanced fill require a separate building permit

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect Portal)Submitted online at the Woods Cross City Inspect portal (utah.cityinspect.com), linked from the Building Services page. New users create an account and receive a temporary password by email.
RequiredConstruction Plans (structural engineer stamped)Electronic structural engineer's stamp required, per the New Residential Buildings permit handout.
RequiredSite PlanDrawn to scale with legible setbacks, easements, and drainage plan (arrows showing drainage direction).
RequiredREScheck (2015 Utah Code version)Energy code compliance documentation.
RequiredManual J, D & S Energy AnalysisHVAC load calculation and duct design documentation.
RequiredGas Line DiagramCommonly drawn on the foundation plan; an updated diagram must be submitted to the inspector at the rough 4-way inspection.
OptionalOwner/Builder Agreement and Certification FormRequired only if the property owner is acting as their own general contractor and is not a licensed Utah contractor, per the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act.
RequiredConstruction Bond AgreementPer Woods Cross City Code Section 10-3-110; $1,000 for single-family residential dwellings, refunded after final inspection confirms public improvements are undamaged.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, Table 3-A, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code as locally adjusted)	$1.00–$500.00: $24.70 flat. $501.00–$2,000.00: $24.70 + $3.20 per additional $100 (or fraction). $2,001.00–$25,000.00: $72.70 + $14.70 per additional $1,000 (or fraction). $25,001.00–$50,000.00: $410.80 + $10.60 per additional $1,000. $50,001.00–$100,000.00: $675.80 + $7.40 per additional $1,000. $100,001.00–$500,000.00: $1,045.80 + $5.90 per additional $1,000. $500,001.00–$1,000,000.00: $3,405.80 + $5.00 per additional $1,000. $1,000,001.00 and up: $5,905.80 + $3.80 per additional $1,000.	Woods Cross City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Exhibit 1 / Table 3-A (Resolution 2026-967, Version #75, adopted 2/17/26). Building valuation is derived using current ICC Building Valuation Data per the same document's 'Building Valuation' line item.
Plan Review Fee	65% of the Permit Fee	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'BUILDING' section.
Investigation Fee	100% of the Permit Fee	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'BUILDING' section (assessed when work begins without a permit).
State Fee	1% of the Permit Fee	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'BUILDING' section (Utah state building permit surcharge).
Plan Review Deposit	$250.00	Woods Cross New Residential Buildings permit handout: 'A Plan Review Deposit Fee of $250 must be paid when the permit application is submitted. This amount will be subtracted from the final permit bill.'
Construction Bond (single-family residential)	$1,000.00	Consolidated Fee Schedule 'BUILDING BONDS' section, authorized under Woods Cross City Code Section 10-3-110: 'Single Family Residential Dwellings $1,000 ea.' Required for all new residential dwellings regardless of valuation.
Water Impact Fee (single-family detached, per unit)	$2,568.00	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'IMPACT FEES' section.
Storm Sewer Impact Fee (single-family detached, combined base & detention)	$1,552.00 ($1,327.00 base + $226.00 detention)	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'IMPACT FEES' section.
Park Development Impact Fee (single-family detached, per unit)	$2,929.00	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'IMPACT FEES' section.
New Can Fee (assessed at building permit issuance)	$80.00	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'GARBAGE/RECYCLING/GREEN WASTE COLLECTION' section.
Fire Impact Fee	Set by South Davis Metro Fire, collected with the building permit fees	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'IMPACT FEES' section: 'Fire Impact Fees are established by South Davis Metro Fire and collected with the building permit fees.'
Public Safety Impact Fee	$644.00 (per the city's New Residential Buildings permit handout impact fee list; not separately itemized in the Consolidated Fee Schedule's Impact Fees section)	Woods Cross New Residential Buildings permit handout: 'Public Safety Impact................$644.00.'

EV Charger / EVSE Permit

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Woods Cross City has not published a distinct EV-charger fee category. The Consolidated Fee Schedule's BUILDING section explicitly covers electrical work under 'Other Building Permit Fees': 'Additions or modifications to existing structures; structural, plumbing, mechanical, and/or electrical systems. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of Section 304 of the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code.' EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work billed under this same general Building Permit fee mechanism — the same valuation-based Table 3-A schedule used for other permit types — with no distinct EV-specific line item.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

Requirements

Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property, filed as a modification to existing structure (electrical systems)

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationFiled with Woods Cross City Building Services; no dedicated EV-charger application exists.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Other Building Permit Fees (additions/modifications, including electrical systems)	Assessed in accordance with Section 304 of the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code	Woods Cross City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2026-967, Version #75 (adopted 2/17/26), BUILDING section: 'Other Building Permit Fees - Additions or modifications to existing structures; structural, plumbing, mechanical, and/or electrical systems. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of Section 304 of the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code.' No distinct EV-charger or general electrical-permit dollar figure is separately published; this and the valuation-based Table 3-A schedule (see Residential Building Permit entry) are the only fee mechanisms.
Plan Review Fee	65% of the Permit Fee	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'BUILDING' section.
State Fee	1% of the Permit Fee	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'BUILDING' section (Utah state building permit surcharge).

New Commercial Building Permit

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Required for new commercial construction in Woods Cross. Requires prior Development Review Committee (DRC) and Planning Commission approval before a building permit application may be submitted; fees follow the same Table 3-A valuation schedule as residential.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

Requirements

Planning Commission final approval of the project (via Development Review Committee review) required before a building permit application may be submitted
Site plan including ADA compliance requirements and parking with signage/striping details
Construction plans electronically stamped by the architect, structural engineer, electrical engineer, and mechanical engineer
Supporting documentation: structural calculations, project manual, energy analysis documents, soils report, as applicable
Project valuation (labor and materials, excluding land/equipment/site improvements)
Contractor Construction Bond Agreement ($10 per linear foot of public street frontage)
SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) copy, with a second copy and the UPDES permit posted onsite at all times
Project approval letter from the South Davis Metro Fire Marshal

Required documents

RequiredSite Plan Approval ApplicationEmailed to permits@woodscross.com with supporting documents; triggers preliminary review and scheduling with the Development Review Committee (DRC).
RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect Portal)Submitted online only after Planning Commission final approval is obtained.
RequiredSouth Davis Metro Fire Marshal Approval LetterRequested via sdmetrofire.gov/fire-prevention plan review.
RequiredSWPPP / UPDES PermitStorm Water Pollution Prevention Plan; a copy plus the UPDES permit must be posted onsite at all times during construction.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, Table 3-A, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code as locally adjusted)	Same Table 3-A schedule as the Residential Building Permit: e.g., $100,001–$500,000 valuation = $1,045.80 + $5.90 per additional $1,000.	Woods Cross City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Exhibit 1 / Table 3-A (Resolution 2026-967, Version #75, adopted 2/17/26); the fee schedule does not use a separate commercial table.
Plan Review Deposit	$250.00	Woods Cross New Commercial Buildings permit handout: 'A Plan Review Deposit Fee of $250 must be paid when the permit application is submitted.'
Plan Review Fee	65% of the Permit Fee	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'BUILDING' section.
Investigation Fee	100% of the Permit Fee	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'BUILDING' section.
State Fee	1% of the Permit Fee	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'BUILDING' section.
Construction Bond (commercial/other)	$10.00 per linear foot of public street frontage	Consolidated Fee Schedule 'BUILDING BONDS' section: 'All other* $10.00 per linear feet of public street frontage.' Not required if building valuation is under $60,000.

Residential Addition Permit

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Required for additions to existing one- and two-family residential structures in Woods Cross. Fees are based on valuation/square footage under the same Table 3-A schedule used for new construction.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

Requirements

Additions to existing one- and two-family residential structures regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC
Site plan and construction plans meeting the same standards as new residential construction
Compliance with Municipal Code Title 12 Chapter 6 setback requirements

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect Portal)Submitted online at the Woods Cross City Inspect portal.
RequiredConstruction and Site PlansPer the Residential Additions permit handout requirements.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, Table 3-A, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code as locally adjusted)	Same Table 3-A schedule as the Residential Building Permit (see that entry for full breakpoints).	Woods Cross City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Exhibit 1 / Table 3-A (Resolution 2026-967, Version #75, adopted 2/17/26); the Residential Additions handout states 'Permit Fees are based on the square footage being finished but are not charged until all plan reviews are completed and approved,' with no separate addition-specific rate published — the general valuation table applies.

Basement Finish Permit

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Required for full and partial basement finishes and basement remodels involving alteration of existing walls, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems. No jurisdiction-published review-timeline figure was located for this specific permit type after exhausting the city's own handout and its Consolidated Fee Schedule.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

Requirements

Full or partial basement finish, or basement remodel altering existing walls, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems
Egress/emergency escape window compliance for any bedroom
If any kitchen, kitchenette, or wet bar is included, either an ADU permit application or a signed affidavit stating no intent to use the space as a second dwelling is required

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect Portal)Submitted online; requires a floor plan, room use labels, window/ceiling dimensions, electrical layout, plumbing fixture locations, and furnace/HVAC return-air details.
OptionalBasement Walkout PlansRequired in addition to standard plans if a basement walkout is being added.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, Table 3-A, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code as locally adjusted)	Same Table 3-A schedule as the Residential Building Permit (see that entry for full breakpoints).	Woods Cross City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Exhibit 1 / Table 3-A (Resolution 2026-967, Version #75, adopted 2/17/26); the Basement Finish Permits handout states 'Permit fees are based on the square footage being finished,' with no separate basement-specific rate published — the general valuation table applies.

Residential Deck Permit

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Required for decks more than 30 inches above grade and/or attached to the house and/or covered with a new roof structure. Decks 30 inches or less in height with no new roof do not require a permit but must still meet zoning setbacks and egress clearances.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

Requirements

Deck more than 30 inches above ground (measured from the walking surface to the lowest grade 36 inches from any edge), and/or attached to the house, and/or covered with a new roof structure
Compliance with Municipal Code Section 12-6-104 setbacks even for permit-exempt decks
Minimum clearance maintained over bedroom or egress windows

Required documents

RequiredPermit ApplicationSubmitted through the City Inspect Portal.
RequiredSite PlanShowing house location and deck placement with setback measurements.
RequiredConstruction PlansRoof information (if applicable), footing information (30-inch minimum depth for posts on attached decks), and stair detail drawings.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, Table 3-A, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code as locally adjusted)	Same Table 3-A schedule as the Residential Building Permit (see that entry for full breakpoints).	Woods Cross City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Exhibit 1 / Table 3-A (Resolution 2026-967, Version #75, adopted 2/17/26); the Residential Deck Permits handout states 'The permit fee will depend on the square footage of the deck,' with no separate deck-specific rate published — the general valuation table applies.

Porch/Deck/Patio Roof Cover Permit

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Required for roof covers over a patio, porch, or deck with supporting posts to the ground, or for awnings projecting more than 54 inches from the exterior wall.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

Requirements

Roof cover over a patio/porch/deck with supporting posts to the ground, or an awning projecting more than 54 inches from the wall
If also constructing a deck more than 30 inches above grade, the Residential Deck Permit process applies concurrently

Required documents

RequiredPermit Application (City Inspect Portal)Submitted online at utah.cityinspect.com.
RequiredSite PlanShowing house location and roof cover placement with setback measurements from the nearest post.
RequiredConstruction PlansRoof layout drawing and section diagram showing roof structure, post, and footing information.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, Table 3-A, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code as locally adjusted)	Same Table 3-A schedule as the Residential Building Permit (see that entry for full breakpoints).	Woods Cross City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Exhibit 1 / Table 3-A (Resolution 2026-967, Version #75, adopted 2/17/26); the Porch/Deck/Patio Roof Covers handout states permit fees are 'charged when all plan reviews are completed and approved' with no separate rate published — the general valuation table applies.

Detached Structure / Shed / Garage / Pole Barn Permit

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Required for detached garages, sheds, pole barns, or similar structures larger than 200 square feet, and for any electrical/mechanical/plumbing work added to smaller structures.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

Requirements

Detached garage, shed, pole barn, or similar structure larger than 200 square feet
Structures 200 sq ft or less that add electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work require the applicable trade permit
Stamped engineering from a Utah-licensed Structural Engineer required if the structure exceeds 800 square feet
Compliance with Municipal Code Section 12-6-102/103 setbacks and height limits

Required documents

RequiredSite PlanPer the Sheds/Detached Structures handout sample.
RequiredConstruction PlansFloor plan (outlets, lights, switches, dimensions), elevation plan (all sides, height from lowest grade to roof peak), and section drawings (roof, trusses, walls, footings).
OptionalStructural Engineering (stamped)Required only if the structure is larger than 800 square feet.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, Table 3-A, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code as locally adjusted)	Same Table 3-A schedule as the Residential Building Permit (see that entry for full breakpoints).	Woods Cross City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Exhibit 1 / Table 3-A (Resolution 2026-967, Version #75, adopted 2/17/26); the Sheds/Detached Structures handout states 'Permit Fees are based on the square footage being finished but are not charged until all plan reviews are completed and approved' with no separate shed-specific rate published — the general valuation table applies.

Solar Installation (PV) Permit

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Required for residential and commercial solar photovoltaic installations. Requires a South Davis Metro Fire approval letter as a hard prerequisite to application acceptance, plus a job-specific line diagram, calculations, and equipment spec sheets. No jurisdiction-published review-timeline figure was located for this permit type after exhausting the city's own handout and its Consolidated Fee Schedule.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

Requirements

South Davis Metro Fire approval letter — 'The permit will not be accepted and reviewed without it' per the official handout
Job-specific site plan showing PV component locations, roof diagram with panel layout and walkway dimensions (3 ft minimum)
Job-specific line diagram (not a generic one-line diagram) covering existing/new equipment, subpanels, conductor/disconnect sizing, grounding, inverters, and load-side/line-side configuration
Calculations page: total watts, amps, volts, Voc at coldest expected temperature (NEC 690.7), short-circuit current
Manufacturer specification sheets for racking, modules, and inverters (UL 1741 listing for inverters)
Letter from a structural engineer confirming the roof will support the solar panel loading equally across trusses/framing

Required documents

RequiredSouth Davis Metro Fire Approval LetterSubmitted via sdmetrofire.gov/permits; required before the city will accept the application.
RequiredSite Plan, Line Diagram, Calculations, and Specification Sheets PackagePer the Solar Installation Permits handout's 8-item checklist (site plan, line diagram, calculations, spec sheets, warning labels, installation detail, structural engineer letter).

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, Table 3-A, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code as locally adjusted)	Same Table 3-A schedule as the Residential Building Permit (see that entry for full breakpoints).	Woods Cross City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Exhibit 1 / Table 3-A (Resolution 2026-967, Version #75, adopted 2/17/26). The Solar Installation Permits handout (DocumentCenter/View/146) does not publish a dedicated solar fee table, and the Consolidated Fee Schedule likewise has no solar-specific line item — the general valuation table applies.

Commercial Building Permit

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Canonical-slug counterpart to this file's existing 'new-commercial-building-permit' entry (which uses a non-canonical slug and is left unmodified). Required for new commercial construction in Woods Cross, per the same official New Commercial Buildings permit application requirements: Development Review Committee and Planning Commission approval must be obtained before a building permit application can be submitted; fees follow the same Table 3-A valuation schedule as residential.

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

Requirements

Planning Commission final approval of the project (via Development Review Committee review) required before a building permit application may be submitted
Site plan including ADA compliance requirements and parking with signage/striping details
Construction plans electronically stamped by the architect, structural engineer, electrical engineer, and mechanical engineer
Supporting documentation: structural calculations, project manual, energy analysis documents, soils report, as applicable
Project valuation (labor and materials, excluding land/equipment/site improvements)
Contractor Construction Bond Agreement ($10 per linear foot of public street frontage)
SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) copy, with a second copy and the UPDES permit posted onsite at all times
Project approval letter from the South Davis Metro Fire Marshal

Required documents

RequiredSite Plan Approval ApplicationEmailed to permits@woodscross.com with supporting documents; triggers preliminary review and scheduling with the Development Review Committee (DRC).
RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect Portal)Submitted online only after Planning Commission final approval is obtained.
RequiredSouth Davis Metro Fire Marshal Approval LetterRequested via sdmetrofire.gov/fire-prevention plan review.
RequiredSWPPP / UPDES PermitStorm Water Pollution Prevention Plan; a copy plus the UPDES permit must be posted onsite at all times during construction.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, Table 3-A, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code as locally adjusted)	Same Table 3-A schedule as the Residential Building Permit: e.g., $100,001–$500,000 valuation = $1,045.80 + $5.90 per additional $1,000	Woods Cross City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Exhibit 1 / Table 3-A (Resolution 2026-967, Version #75, adopted 2/17/26); the fee schedule does not use a separate commercial table.
Plan Review Deposit	$250.00	Woods Cross New Commercial Buildings permit handout: 'A Plan Review Deposit Fee of $250 must be paid when the permit application is submitted.'
Plan Review Fee	65% of the Permit Fee	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'BUILDING' section.
Investigation Fee	100% of the Permit Fee	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'BUILDING' section.
State Fee	1% of the Permit Fee	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'BUILDING' section.
Construction Bond (commercial/other)	$10.00 per linear foot of public street frontage	Consolidated Fee Schedule 'BUILDING BONDS' section: 'All other* $10.00 per linear feet of public street frontage.' Not required if building valuation is under $60,000.

Sign Permit

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Required in Woods Cross before erecting, altering, or relocating most signs, per Woods Cross Zoning Ordinance Chapter 12-27 (Signs), § 12-27-105(a): 'Except as provided in this title it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, alter or relocate a sign within Woods Cross City without first obtaining a sign permit from the City.' The ordinance states fees are 'paid in an amount set by resolution of the City Council' (§ 12-27-105(e)). A direct, full re-check of the city's Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 2026-967, Version #75, adopted 2/17/26) confirms the 'SIGNS' section (p.4) covers only city-installed street identification/traffic-control signage, not private sign permits — but the same resolution's 'BUILDING' section (p.1) and 'Exhibit 1 — Table 3-A Building Permit Fees' (p.13) establish that, beyond the specific line items broken out elsewhere in the schedule, 'Other Building Permit Fees' for 'additions or modifications to existing structures' are 'assessed in accordance with the provisions of Section 304 of the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code' using the general valuation-based Table 3-A. Because § 12-27-105(d) requires footing, electrical, expansion, and final inspections for permitted signs — the same inspection regime as ordinary construction — a permitted sign's fee is the Council-set amount under this general Table 3-A valuation schedule, not a distinct flat sign fee (consistent with how Vernal City, UT handles the identical gap for its own sign permits).

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

Requirements

Sign permit required before erecting, altering, or relocating a sign, except as provided elsewhere in Chapter 12-27, per § 12-27-105(a)
Written consent of the property owner required before erecting, constructing, or maintaining a sign on their property, per § 12-27-105(b)
Application made to the Director on a city-provided form, including: a site plan drawn to scale showing proposed/existing signage, existing/future buildings, property lines, streets, sidewalks, landscaped areas, parking, and driveways; a scaled drawing of sign dimensions, construction specs, electrical components/wiring, attachment method, and structural members; an elevation drawing of the building(s) that will display the signage; and any other information the City deems necessary, per § 12-27-105(c)
All signs requiring a permit are subject to footing inspections (freestanding signs), electrical inspections (illuminated/electrical signs), expansion inspections (structural capacity for size/weight increases), and final inspections (location, structural members, insignia placement) unless waived by the Building Official, per § 12-27-105(d)
The Director reviews sign permit applications, but may refer to the Planning Commission any sign requiring Planning Commission review under the chapter, or any sign presenting novel/unusual circumstances, per § 12-27-105(f)
Anchored banner signs (attached via screws/bolts/nails/fasteners) do not require a sign permit but are capped at 12 months of use, must then be removed/replaced with a permanent sign, and must be anchored roughly every 18 inches and kept in neat/attractive condition, per § 12-27 (Banner Signs subsection)
Interior signs, nameplates (≤3 sq ft), and window signs (≤20% of total transparent window area on one building side) do not require a sign permit, per their respective sign-type subsections of Chapter 12-27

Required documents

RequiredSign Permit ApplicationCity-provided form filed with the Director, accompanied by a scaled site plan and scaled construction/elevation drawings per § 12-27-105(c).
RequiredSite PlanDrawn to scale, showing location of proposed and existing signage, existing/future buildings, property lines, streets, sidewalks, landscaped areas, parking areas, and driveways, per § 12-27-105(c)(1).
RequiredSign Construction DrawingScaled drawing showing proposed sign dimensions, construction specifications, electrical components/wiring, method of attachment, and character of structural members, per § 12-27-105(c)(2).
RequiredBuilding Elevation DrawingElevation drawing of existing or future buildings that will display the signage, per § 12-27-105(c)(3).

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (Table 3-A, Woods Cross Consolidated Fee Schedule)	$1.00–$500.00: $24.70 flat. $501.00–$2,000.00: $24.70 for the first $500 + $3.20 per additional $100 (or fraction). $2,001.00–$25,000.00: $72.70 for the first $2,000 + $14.70 per additional $1,000 (or fraction). $25,001.00–$50,000.00: $410.80 for the first $25,000 + $10.60 per additional $1,000. $50,001.00–$100,000.00: $675.80 for the first $50,000 + $7.40 per additional $1,000. $100,001.00–$500,000.00: $1,045.80 for the first $100,000 + $5.90 per additional $1,000. $500,001.00–$1,000,000.00: $3,405.80 for the first $500,000 + $5.00 per additional $1,000. $1,000,001.00 and up: $5,905.80 for the first $1,000,000 + $3.80 per additional $1,000.	Woods Cross Zoning Ordinance § 12-27-105(e): 'Fees required by this Chapter shall be paid in an amount set by resolution of the City Council.' The Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 2026-967, Version #75, adopted 2/17/26), fetched directly and searched in full: its 'SIGNS' line items (Street Identification Sign $200, Traffic Control/Regulatory Sign $200, Other Signs not regulatory or Street ID $200, Combination Street Identification & Traffic Control/Regulatory Sign $300) are under the Development Review Services section and describe city-installed street/traffic signage, not private sign permits. No distinct 'sign permit' line item exists anywhere in the schedule; instead, the 'BUILDING' section states 'Other Building Permit Fees — Additions or modifications to existing structures; structural, plumbing, mechanical, and/or electrical systems. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of Section 304 of the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code,' which points to 'Exhibit 1 — Table 3-A Building Permit Fees' (the valuation table quoted here). Because a permitted sign under § 12-27-105(d) requires footing/electrical/expansion/final inspections just like ordinary construction, this valuation table is the Council-set fee mechanism that governs a sign permit's cost.

Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

Required for tenant improvement and remodel work in existing commercial buildings in Woods Cross. Unlike New Residential Buildings, Residential Additions, New Commercial Buildings, Sheds/Detached Structures, Residential Deck, and Porch/Deck/Patio Covers — all of which have their own dedicated city permit handout — Woods Cross does not publish a separate 'Commercial Tenant Improvement' handout; a direct review of the Building Services page's document index (woodscross.gov/194/Building-Services) found no such document. This entry documents the same Table 3-A fee schedule, 65% plan review, and 1% state fee that apply to all non-residential building permits, since the New Commercial Buildings requirements are the closest official guidance available.

Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source

Requirements

Tenant improvement or remodel work in an existing commercial building, regulated by the statewide-adopted 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a))
Construction plans electronically stamped by the architect and applicable engineers of record for the scope of work
Building Permit Application submitted through the City Inspect Portal
South Davis Metro Fire Marshal approval letter, if required for the scope of work (confirmed as a hard gate for new commercial construction; not independently confirmed for TI-only scopes)

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect Portal)Submitted online at the Woods Cross City Inspect portal (utah.cityinspect.com), linked from the Building Services page.
RequiredConstruction PlansElectronically stamped by the architect and applicable engineers of record, scoped to the tenant improvement/remodel work.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, Table 3-A, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code as locally adjusted)	Same Table 3-A schedule as the New Commercial Building Permit (see that entry for full breakpoints)	Woods Cross City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Exhibit 1 / Table 3-A (Resolution 2026-967, Version #75, adopted 2/17/26). No tenant-improvement-specific valuation table or handout is published; the general non-residential Table 3-A schedule is the closest documented basis.
Plan Review Fee	65% of the Permit Fee	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'BUILDING' section — same commercial-scope rate used for the New Commercial Building Permit; no distinct tenant-improvement percentage is published.
State Fee	1% of the Permit Fee	Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'BUILDING' section.

Fire Sprinkler System Permit

Verified

Required for installation or modification of an automatic fire sprinkler (suppression) system in Woods Cross. Fire protection system plan review and permitting for Woods Cross is handled by South Davis Metro Fire (SDMF), the fire agency serving West Bountiful, Bountiful, Centerville, North Salt Lake, and Woods Cross — this is a separate submittal and fee from the City's own building permit process.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

Requirements

Installation, modification, or removal from service of an automatic fire protection (suppression) system, fire pumps and related fuel tanks, jockey pumps, controllers, or a standpipe system
Per International Fire Code Section 104.7.2, SDMF requires a 'technical opinion and report' (peer review) of plans for these systems
Projects with more than 10 sprinkler devices are treated as a deferred submittal and reviewed by a qualified third-party peer reviewer rather than by SDMF directly
Submit plan review application and plans to fireplans@sdmetrofire.gov

Required documents

RequiredPlan Review ApplicationSDMF plan review application form, submitted with fire sprinkler plans to fireplans@sdmetrofire.gov
RequiredFire Sprinkler System PlansPlans, specifications, and calculations for the automatic sprinkler system
OptionalThird-Party Peer Review ReportRequired for systems with more than 10 devices — a 'technical opinion and report' from an SDMF-approved third-party reviewer, per IFC 104.7.2

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Sprinkler Plan Review	$100 per hour, minimum 1 hour ($100 minimum)	SDMF Fee Ordinance (04/2024), 'PERMITS/PLAN REVIEWS/INSPECTIONS' section, line item 'Sprinkler - Plan Review ... $100 per hour, Minimum 1 hour' — fetched directly as a PDF and rendered to confirm column alignment. This is the plan-review component referenced imprecisely on SDMF's website as 'will require a plan review fee of $100 if there are less than 10 devices' (see Deferred Submittal fee below for the 10+-device case, where this fee is waived in favor of third-party review).
Fire Sprinkler System Permit	$300	SDMF Fee Ordinance (04/2024), same section: 'Fire sprinkler system permit (3 Inspections) ... $300.' This flat $300 permit fee includes 3 inspections and is separate from (in addition to) the hourly Sprinkler Plan Review fee above. SDMF's website (sdmetrofire.gov/copy-of-plan-reviews-1) independently confirms the $300 figure under 'SUPPRESSION REVIEWS - $300 (review /2 inspections)' — the formal fee ordinance's '3 Inspections' is treated as authoritative over the website's '2 inspections' wording since the ordinance is the dated, official fee-setting document.
Deferred Submittal (10+ devices)	No additional SDMF plan review fee	South Davis Metro Fire, Plan Reviews page (sdmetrofire.gov/copy-of-plan-reviews-1, re-fetched live 2026-07-20): 'DEFERRED SUBMITTALS - If there are more than 10 devices, the plans will need to be reviewed by a qualified 3rd party reviewer... and will not require a plan review fee.' The third-party reviewer is paid separately by the applicant; SDMF's own Sprinkler Plan Review fee (above) is waived in this case. The $300 permit fee itself is not stated as waived.

Fire Alarm System Permit

Verified

Required for installation or modification of a fire alarm and detection system in Woods Cross. As with fire sprinkler permits, fire alarm plan review and permitting is handled by South Davis Metro Fire (SDMF), separately from the City's building permit process.

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

Requirements

Installation or modification of a fire alarm and detection system and related equipment
Per International Fire Code Section 104.7.2, SDMF requires a 'technical opinion and report' (peer review) of plans for fire alarm systems
Deferred submittals reviewed by a third-party peer reviewer are still billed at the same $200 fee
Submit plan review application and plans to fireplans@sdmetrofire.gov

Required documents

RequiredPlan Review ApplicationSDMF plan review application form, submitted with fire alarm plans to fireplans@sdmetrofire.gov
RequiredFire Alarm System PlansPlans, specifications, and calculations for the fire alarm and detection system

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Alarm Review (plan review + 2 inspections)	$200	South Davis Metro Fire, Plan Reviews page (sdmetrofire.gov/copy-of-plan-reviews), fetched live 2026-07-19: 'ALARM REVIEWS - $200 - (review/2 inspections) DEFERRED SUBMITTALS -$200 - (Click here for 3rd party review info.) and will not require a plan review fee.' The $200 fee applies whether SDMF reviews the plans directly or the project is deferred to a third-party reviewer.

Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Review

Woods Cross does not publish a standalone 'Change of Use Permit' or 'Certificate of Occupancy application' distinct from the processes already documented in this file. A direct search of the Building Services document index (woodscross.gov/194/Building-Services), the Zoning Ordinances index (woodscross.gov/186/Zoning-Ordinances), and the Business Licensing page (woodscross.gov/193/Business-Licensing) found no dedicated change-of-use handout. Instead, a change in use of an existing commercial space in Woods Cross is gated through two existing, official mechanisms: (1) the City's online Business License application, whose plan-review stage routes every new license through Planning, Fire Marshal, and Business Licensing department review — including a 'Land Use Classification / Use Permitted in the Zone (Permitted / Conditional Use / Conditional Use w/ Limitations / Not Permitted)' checklist item, per the City's official 'How to Apply' business-license guide — before a business may occupy the space; and (2) Woods Cross Zoning Ordinance Chapter 12-4 (Zoning Administration), § 12-4-105 'Zoning Enforcement,' which directs the Community Development Director to 'oversee the inspection of all buildings in course of construction, alteration or repair, and any change in the use of land,' confirming that a change in land use is itself a zoning-enforcement event the City tracks, even though no separate permit application or fee line item is published for it. If the new use requires physical modifications to the space, that work is filed under this file's existing 'commercial-tenant-improvement-permit' entry, which itself notes Woods Cross has no dedicated TI handout either — both entries point to the same underlying gap in the City's published permit-type catalog. A final Certificate of Occupancy for new construction is issued as part of the final inspection already documented under the New Residential Buildings and New Commercial Buildings permit types in this file; Woods Cross's own Landscape Standards ordinance (Chapter 12-25) and Building Bond provisions (City Code § 10-3-110) both separately condition CO issuance on landscape completion and bond compliance, respectively.

Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source

Requirements

A new business occupying an existing commercial space, or an existing business changing its use/tenant classification, must obtain a City of Woods Cross Business License before beginning operations, per the City's online licensing portal (accessed via the Business Licensing page)
The Business License plan-review stage includes a Planning Department checklist item verifying 'Land Use Classification / Use Permitted in the Zone (Permitted / Conditional Use / Conditional Use w/ Limitations / Not Permitted)' for the proposed use at the specific address, per the City's official 'How to Apply' business-license guide
Fire Marshal review is a required department on the Business License plan-review workflow, alongside Planning and Business Licensing, per the same official guide
Per Woods Cross Zoning Ordinance § 12-4-105, 'any change in the use of land' falls within the Community Development Director's zoning-inspection and enforcement authority, distinct from (but related to) the Business License review
If the new use requires structural, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing modifications to the space, a separate building permit is required — see this file's 'commercial-tenant-improvement-permit' entry
A Certificate of Occupancy for new construction is issued only after all required building final inspections are complete and, per the City's Landscape Standards ordinance (Chapter 12-25), after all landscape improvements shown on the approved site/landscape plan are completed (or bonded, for up to 120 days, in cases of seasonal/weather delay)

Required documents

RequiredBusiness License Application (online portal)Filed through the City's online licensing portal per the 'Business License' module; triggers plan review by Planning, Fire Marshal, and Business Licensing departments, including the Land Use Classification/Use Permitted in the Zone checklist item.
OptionalBuilding Permit Application (if physical modifications are needed)Required only if the new use involves construction, alteration, or trade work to the space — see the 'commercial-tenant-improvement-permit' entry in this file.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Business License Base Fee	$75.00	Woods Cross City Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 2026-967, Version #75, adopted 2/17/26), 'BUSINESS LICENSE' section, 'Base Fee' line item. The same section also lists 'Home Occupation $25.00' and 'Other $50.00' as alternate license-type fees; the Fee Schedule does not itself specify which of these three lines applies to an ordinary commercial change-of-occupant license, and no distinct 'change of use' or 'certificate of occupancy' fee line item exists anywhere in the schedule. Confirm the applicable license-fee category with the Business License Specialist (801-292-4421 ext. 1003) for a specific project.
Other Building Permit Fees (if physical modifications are needed)	Assessed in accordance with Section 304 of the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code, using Table 3-A	Applies only if the change of use requires structural, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical modifications — same fee mechanism documented under this file's 'commercial-tenant-improvement-permit' and 'ev-charger-permit' entries; no additional fee applies for a use change alone.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.

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