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Cedar City building permits
VerifiedCedar City, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Single Family, Duplexes, Twin Homes, Townhomes)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family, duplex, twin-home, and townhome construction in Cedar City, regulated by the state-adopted 2024 IBC / 2021 IRC (per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 7/1/2026 — Cedar City's own Current Adopted Codes page has not yet been updated to reflect the 2024 IBC as of 2026-07-16). Base building permit fee is scaled to water meter size per the city's own Fee Estimate Request form rather than solely a flat ICC-valuation chart; the underlying fee ordinance is codified in Chapter 36 of Cedar City's municipal code.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family, duplex, twin-home, or townhome construction
- Site plan showing actual building setbacks, address/lot/subdivision, directional arrow, street name, and parking
- Utah Prairie Dog Clearance letter (Department of Natural Resources) required any time ground is broken
- Geo-Technical Data Sheet / Pre-Construction Document with Engineer's Stamp required any time ground is broken
- All applicable contractors must hold current DOPL (Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing) licenses, unless a Notarized Owner/Builder Certificate is submitted
Required documents
- RequiredSite PlanActual building setbacks, property address (or lot & subdivision), directional arrow, street name, parking; upload the site plan only for this document, per Cedar City Permit Document List.
- RequiredArchitectural Plan PagesProject plans excluding site plan and structural pages.
- RequiredPrairie Dog ClearanceLetter from the Department of Natural Resources following a clearance request, required any time ground is broken for construction.
- RequiredGeo-Technical Data Sheet / Pre-Construction Document with Engineer's StampRequired any time ground is broken for construction.
- RequiredSigned Energy Code Compliance Documentation (ResCheck)Required for spaces that will be heated and cooled.
- OptionalNotarized Owner Builder CertificateIf applicable — negates the requirement for DOPL-licensed contractors/subcontractors of record; owner takes ultimate responsibility for code compliance.
- RequiredAcknowledgement of Foundation Setback Certification RecommendationCheckbox acknowledgment on the online permit application.
- RequiredEngineering on Structural ElementsEngineer-stamped structural pages, uploaded separately from architectural plans and site plan.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Based on water meter size | Cedar City Fee Estimate Request form (cedarcityut.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14851/Estimate-of-Fees): 'Building Permit > Based on water meter size.' The Consolidated Fee Schedule (LAST UPDATED 3-Dec-25) states the underlying Building Permit Fee is 'As set by Uniform Codes Adopted by Ch. 36' of the municipal code; the specific valuation/water-meter-size fee table within Chapter 36 could not be rendered as text from cedarcity.municipalcodeonline.com (the site returned only editor/template chrome via automated fetch, not the codified chapter text) — reported here using the city's own Fee Estimate Request form language rather than inventing a table. |
| State Fee | 1% (labeled 'State 1% tax' on Cedar City's own fee estimate form) | Cedar City Fee Estimate Request form (cedarcityut.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14851/Estimate-of-Fees), consistent with the statewide Uniform Building Code Commission fee required of all Utah compliance agencies. |
| Additional applicable fees (impact/utility, itemized on request) | Varies — Engineering Plan Check Fee, Trash Receptacle, Water Meter, Water Acquisition Fee, Water Impact Fee, Sewer Plant Impact Fee, Sewer Collection Impact Fee, Drainage Impact Fee, Police Impact Fee, Fire/EMS Impact Fee, Parks & Recreation Impact Fee, Transportation Impact Fee | Cedar City Fee Estimate Request form lists these as potentially applicable line items but states: 'This is not a complete list of possible fees... These are estimates and not exact amounts. The exact amount can only be determined after plan check has been completed and the permit is processed.' No specific dollar figures for these impact fees are published on this form; omitted rather than invented. Residents can request a project-specific estimate via the same form. |
Addition / Residential Remodel Permit (incl. Basement Finish)
VerifiedRequired for additions that increase square footage or add accessory buildings, and for remodels/basement finishes that do not change a structure's footprint, per Cedar City's own Permit Document List.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Additions increasing square footage of an existing structure or adding new accessory buildings
- Remodels and basement finishes not changing the building footprint
- Site plan (Addition) or floor plan showing existing vs. planned conditions (Remodel, where footprint is unchanged)
- Prairie Dog Clearance and Geo-Technical Data Sheet required for Additions (ground-breaking); not listed as required for footprint-unchanged Remodels
Required documents
- RequiredSite Plan (Addition) / Floor Plan showing existing vs. planned changes (Remodel)Additions require a full site plan; remodels not changing the footprint may submit a floor plan of existing vs. planned changes, though some remodels may still require a site plan for parking.
- RequiredArchitectural Plan PagesProject plans excluding site plan and structural pages.
- OptionalPrairie Dog ClearanceRequired for Addition permits (ground-breaking); not listed under Residential Remodel in the city's Permit Document List.
- OptionalGeo-Technical Data Sheet / Pre-Construction Document with Engineer's StampRequired for Addition permits any time ground is broken; not listed under Residential Remodel.
- RequiredSigned Energy Code Compliance Documentation (ResCheck)Required for spaces heated/cooled; remodel projects converting areas into living space may require an updated ResCheck.
- OptionalNotarized Owner Builder CertificateIf applicable.
- RequiredEngineering on Structural ElementsEngineer-stamped structural pages required for both Addition and Remodel permit types.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Not separately published for Addition/Remodel as a distinct line item | Cedar City's Consolidated Fee Schedule and Fee Estimate Request form do not break out a distinct Addition/Remodel fee table; fees are described generally as 'As set by Uniform Codes Adopted by Ch. 36' and scaled to project specifics (water meter size, valuation) per the same Building Permit Fee mechanism as new construction. No separate published rate found; omitted rather than invented. |
Electrical Permit (incl. Electric Meter)
VerifiedRequired for electrical work in Cedar City, including meter installations/upgrades. Fee schedule includes distinct commercial and residential flat-fee structures based on service entrance amperage. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit; the Consolidated Fee Schedule (LAST UPDATED 3-Dec-25) does not publish an EV-specific line item — a charger circuit would most likely be billed as a Minor Remodel & Additional Circuits item or a Service Change under the residential electrical fee tiers.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Electric meter installation or upgrade — requires site plan showing meter location
- New service entrance or amperage upgrade
- Minor remodel and additional circuits, or service change with 1-2 new circuits
Required documents
- RequiredSite Plan Showing Meter LocationHelps inspectors locate the meter to be inspected, per Cedar City Permit Document List.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fees: Commercial — Permit Issuance Fee | $3 | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule (LAST UPDATED 3-Dec-25), Building Department section, p.2. |
| Electrical Fees: Commercial — Minimum Fee | $10 | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.2. |
| Electrical Fees: Commercial — Service Entrance Fee | $5 up to 100 Amp; $10 for 101-200 Amp; $2 per each additional 100 Amp or fraction thereof | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.2. |
| Electrical Fees: Residential — Permit Issuance Fee (Minor Remodel & Additional Circuits, or Service Change w/ 1-2 New Circuits) | $3 | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.2-3. |
| Electrical Fees: Residential — Minimum Fee for Service Change or Alteration | $10 | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.3. |
| Electrical Fees: Residential — New Single Family Dwelling | $0.02 per square foot up to 1500 sq ft; $0.01 per square foot for area above 1500 sq ft | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.3. |
| Existing Family Dwelling — Total Renovation of Electrical | $15 | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.3. |
| New Multi-Unit Apartments — Electrical | First 3 units: $0.02/sq ft; Units 4-10: $7 each; Units 11+: $3.50 each | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.3. |
| Consulting Inspection | $15 | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.3. |
| Power to Panel Permit | $7.50 (no issuance fee) | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.3. |
Mechanical Equipment Permit
VerifiedRequired for adding or upgrading gas-fired or mechanical appliances in Cedar City, per the city's own Permit Document List.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Adding or upgrading a gas-fired or mechanical appliance
- Gas Clearance Form required (city sends info to Dominion Energy)
- Site plan, floor plan, or brief description of appliance location
Required documents
- RequiredGas Clearance FormRequired item for the City to send information to Dominion Energy, per Permit Document List.
- RequiredSite PlanLocation of the appliance being added/upgraded.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee | Not separately itemized in the Consolidated Fee Schedule as a standalone published line item | Cedar City's Fee Estimate Request form lists 'Mechanical Fee' as an applicable line item scaled to 'Development Type and square footage or number of residential units,' but no specific dollar figure is published; the Consolidated Fee Schedule's Building Department section publishes only Building Permit Fees, Electrical Fees, Excavation, and Sign Permit fee lines — no distinct Mechanical fee table. Omitted rather than invented. |
Solar Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential rooftop solar photovoltaic installations in Cedar City. Cedar City's own Permit Document List states this permit type is 'Applicable to residential permits only.'
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Residential rooftop solar PV installation (per Cedar City's own documentation, this permit type is residential-only)
- Module and inverter specification sheets
- Mounting system specification showing panel specifications
- Rapid shutdown specification
- Photos of both the open and shut electrical panel
- Verification of any required meter upgrade
Required documents
- RequiredArchitectural Plan PagesProject plans for the solar installation.
- RequiredEngineering on Structural ElementsEngineer-stamped structural pages confirming roof can support the array.
- OptionalNotarized Owner Builder CertificateIf applicable.
- RequiredModule Specification SheetsManufacturer specs for PV modules.
- RequiredInverter Specification SheetsTo show panel specifications, per Permit Document List.
- RequiredMounting System SpecificationRacking/mounting system specs.
- RequiredRapid Shutdown SpecificationPer NEC rapid-shutdown requirements (Cedar City's adopted code is the 2023 NEC per cedarcityut.gov/130/Current-Adopted-Codes).
- RequiredPhotos of Open Electrical PanelRequired per Permit Document List.
- RequiredPhotos of Shut Electrical PanelRequired per Permit Document List.
- RequiredVerify Meter UpgradeConfirmation of whether a meter upgrade is needed for the installation.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Permit Fee | Not separately published as a distinct line item in the Consolidated Fee Schedule or Fee Estimate Request form | Neither Cedar City's Consolidated Fee Schedule (LAST UPDATED 3-Dec-25) nor its Fee Estimate Request form lists a distinct 'Solar' fee line; the Fee Estimate Request form's 'Building Permit > Based on water meter size' and 'Electrical Fee' lines would apply to a solar installation's building/electrical scope, but no solar-specific rate is published. Omitted rather than invented. |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction in Cedar City, regulated by the state-adopted 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 7/1/2026; Cedar City's own Current Adopted Codes page still lists the 2021 IBC as of live re-check 2026-07-16). Building valuation for the base permit fee uses the ICC Building Valuation Data Table, dated August 2011 on the city's own Consolidated Fee Schedule. Commercial projects require a Project Review meeting with the city before permit issuance, per cedarcityut.gov/129/Building-Zoning.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction
- Project Review meeting with the city required before permit issuance for new commercial buildings, per cedarcityut.gov/129/Building-Zoning and the Project Review Application/Checklist
- Site plan showing actual building setbacks, address/lot/subdivision, directional arrow, street name, and parking
- Utah Prairie Dog Clearance letter (Department of Natural Resources) required any time ground is broken
- Geo-Technical Data Sheet / Pre-Construction Document with Engineer's Stamp required any time ground is broken
- Airport Form 7460 (FAA) required if building height triggers FAA notice criteria — the FAA can take 'up to 45 days' to respond, per Cedar City's Permit Document List
Required documents
- RequiredProject Review Application/ChecklistRequired before permit issuance for new commercial buildings, signs, and tenant improvements involving a use-classification change, per cedarcityut.gov/129/Building-Zoning.
- RequiredSite PlanActual building setbacks, property address (or lot & subdivision), directional arrow, street name, parking.
- RequiredArchitectural Plan PagesProject plans excluding site plan and structural pages.
- RequiredEngineering on Structural ElementsEngineer-stamped structural pages, uploaded separately from architectural plans and site plan.
- RequiredPrairie Dog ClearanceLetter from the Department of Natural Resources, required any time ground is broken for construction.
- RequiredGeo-Technical Data Sheet / Pre-Construction Document with Engineer's StampRequired any time ground is broken for construction.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation basis | As set by ICC Building Valuation Data Table, August 2011 (per the city's own Consolidated Fee Schedule) | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule (LAST UPDATED 24-Jun-26), Building Department section, 'Building Valuations': 'New Construction — As set by ICC Building Valuation Data Table August 2011.' The resulting valuation is run through the same Building Permit Calculation Table used for all construction types (e.g., '$1,027 for the first $100,000; plus $7 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000'). This dated (2011) valuation-table citation is reported exactly as published by the city rather than assumed to be a current-year ICC table. |
| Plan Review | 30% of Building Permit | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section: 'Plan Review — 30% of Building Permit.' Applies to all construction types; no distinct commercial-only percentage is separately published. |
| Utah State Fee | 1% of Building Permit | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section. |
| Northwest Water Reimbursement Area | $1,500 per ERU | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section — applies to properties within the designated Northwest Water Reimbursement Area. |
| Drainage Impact Fee — Commercial | $941.00 per 1,000 sq ft | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section, Drainage/Fire-EMS/Parks & Recreation/Police/Sewer table, Commercial column. |
| Fire/EMS Impact Fee — Commercial | $199.00 per 1,000 sq ft | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section, Commercial column. |
| Police Impact Fee — Commercial | $107.00 per 1,000 sq ft | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section, Commercial column. |
| Transportation Impact Fee — Commercial | $2,516.00 per 1,000 sq ft | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section, Transportation table, Commercial column. |
| Water Impact Fee — Commercial (by meter size) | 1-inch meter $3,892.00; up to larger meter sizes priced proportionally per the schedule's meter-size table | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section, Water table. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for tenant improvement and remodel work inside an existing commercial building in Cedar City. Cedar City's Consolidated Fee Schedule publishes a distinct 'Tenant Improvement' building valuation of $50.00 per square foot, run through the same Building Permit Calculation Table and 30% Plan Review / 1% State Fee structure used for new construction. Tenant improvements involving a use-classification change also require a Project Review meeting before permit issuance.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Tenant improvement or remodel work within an existing commercial building
- Project Review meeting required before permit issuance if the tenant improvement involves a use-classification change, per cedarcityut.gov/129/Building-Zoning
- Utah Prairie Dog Clearance letter required any time ground is broken (generally not applicable to interior-only tenant finish work)
- Engineering on structural elements where the tenant improvement affects structural components
Required documents
- RequiredArchitectural Plan PagesFloor plan showing before/after conditions and specific use of each area.
- OptionalProject Review Application/ChecklistRequired if the tenant improvement involves a use-classification change, per cedarcityut.gov/129/Building-Zoning.
- OptionalEngineering on Structural ElementsEngineer-stamped structural pages, required where the tenant improvement affects structural components.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Valuation — Tenant Improvement | $50.00 per sq ft | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule (LAST UPDATED 24-Jun-26), Building Department section, 'Building Valuations': 'Tenant Improvement — $50.00 per Sq foot.' Distinct from the 'New Construction' valuation basis (ICC Building Valuation Data Table, August 2011); the resulting valuation is run through the same Building Permit Calculation Table used for new construction. |
| Plan Review | 30% of Building Permit | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section — same rate applies across all construction/valuation types, including Tenant Improvement. |
| Utah State Fee | 1% of Building Permit | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section. |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired in Cedar City for erecting, remodeling, enlarging, moving, or altering any sign under City Code Chapter 26, Article XVI (Cedar City Sign Ordinance, §§ 26-XVI-1 through 26-XVI-13). Cedar City's Consolidated Fee Schedule (last updated 24-Jun-26) prices the Sign Permit at a flat $25 — listed both as 'Sign — $25 per sign type' under Building Valuations and again as a standalone 'Sign Permit — $25' line.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- No person shall erect, install, replace, or repair any sign requiring a permit, temporary or permanent, without obtaining a sign permit from the Building Department, per § 26-XVI-7(1)
- Monument, Freestanding and Billboard Signs: a site plan showing all existing/proposed signs, relationship to buildings, property lines, setbacks from rights-of-way, intersections, easements and driveways; sign elevation with height, dimensions, colors, materials, copy, and illumination specs; electrical plan and foundation design, per § 26-XVI-7(2)(a)
- Wall, Suspended, Awning and Canopy Signs: drawings showing square-foot dimensions of the building and sign, how the sign will appear on the building, and details of sign construction and electrical plans, per § 26-XVI-7(2)(b)
- Temporary Signs: a site plan and the proposed time period for display, per § 26-XVI-7(2)(c)
- Where required by the Chief Building Official, the application must be accompanied by drawings stamped by a Utah-licensed engineer, per § 26-XVI-2(1)
- Monument signs: minimum 30 feet of lot frontage, 1 sq ft of sign area per lineal foot of frontage (30-200 sq ft cap), at least 1-foot pedestal, max 20 feet height, set back at least 15 feet from a driveway and 30 feet from a corner lot line
- On-premise freestanding signs: max 100 sq ft (up to 200 sq ft with over 100 lineal feet of frontage), max 30 feet height
- Wall signs: max 20% of front wall face, 15% of side/rear wall face; may not project more than 12 inches from the building face
- Billboards are allowed only along the I-15 freeway corridor on industrially zoned property within 100 feet of the freeway right-of-way, max 675 sq ft per side, max 30 feet height, spaced at least 1,000 feet apart and 200 feet from a residential zone, per § 26-XVI-6(4)
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit Application and Site PlanReviewed by the Building Department; content required varies by sign type (monument/freestanding/billboard vs. wall/suspended/awning/canopy vs. temporary), per § 26-XVI-7(2).
- RequiredSign Elevation DrawingShowing height, overall dimensions, colors, materials, proposed copy, and illumination specifications.
- OptionalEngineer-Stamped DrawingRequired where the Chief Building Official determines it is necessary, per § 26-XVI-2(1).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit | $25 | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule (LAST UPDATED 24-Jun-26), Building Department fees: 'Sign Permit — $25' (also listed under Building Valuations as 'Sign — $25 per sign type'). |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
Cedar City does not publish a distinct "EV Charger" or "EVSE" fee line item. Its Consolidated Fee Schedule prices electrical work granularly by service/circuit type rather than by equipment: a Residential Permit Issuance Fee ($3) plus a Minimum Fee for Service Change or Alteration ($10) applies to minor remodel and additional-circuit work, while Commercial work is billed by amperage under the Service Entrance Fee table. A full-text search of the current Consolidated Fee Schedule found no mention of "EV," "EVSE," "electric vehicle," or "charging station," so an EV charger's exact billing category is not explicitly confirmed, but a new dedicated circuit for a Level 2 charger most closely matches the existing "Minor Remodel & Additional Circuits" / "Service Change or Alteration" residential category, or the amperage-based Service Entrance Fee for commercial installations or chargers requiring a service upgrade.
Reviewed 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property within Cedar City
- Dedicated 240V circuit and/or panel capacity installed by a licensed electrician
- Electrical permit filed with the Cedar City Building Department for the added circuit or service change
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationFiled with the Cedar City Building Department for the new circuit or service change associated with the EV charger installation.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fees: Residential — Permit Issuance Fee (Minor Remodel & Additional Circuits, or Service Change w/ 1-2 New Circuits) — closest applicable category, not explicitly confirmed for EV chargers | $3 | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section: 'Electrical Fees: Residential — Permit Issuance Fee (Minor Remodel & Additional Circuits, or Service Change w/ 1-2 New Circuits) — $3.' No document names EV chargers explicitly. |
| Electrical Fees: Residential — Minimum Fee for Service Change or Alteration | $10 | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section: 'Minimum Fee for Service Change or Alteration — $10.' |
| Electrical Fees: Commercial — Service Entrance Fee (if a service upgrade is needed for a commercial or DC fast charger) | $5 up to 100 Amp; $10 for 101-200 Amp; $2 per each additional 100 Amp or fraction thereof | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section: amperage-based Service Entrance Fee table for commercial electrical work. |
Fire Sprinkler System Permit
VerifiedCedar City does not publish Fire Sprinkler as a standalone permit type. The city's own Permit Document List (cedarcityut.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14648) states 'Currently, Cedar City has 16 Permit types' and enumerates all 16 by name (Residential, Addition, Commercial, Congregate Living, Demo, Electric Meter, Gas Meters, Mechanical Equipment, Other Permits, Pools, Residential Remodel, Retaining Walls, Sign, Solar, Tenant Improvement, Water Meter) — none is a Fire Sprinkler category. A live re-check of the Consolidated Fee Schedule (LAST UPDATED 24-Jun-26, cedarcityut.gov/639/Fee-Schedule) confirms the Fire Department/Control section lists only a 'Flammable Storage Systems and Facilities' Construction Permit and Inspection Fee (both 'No charge') — no sprinkler-specific line item. Fire sprinkler installation, alteration, or extension is instead submitted as part of whichever base permit governs the project (Commercial Permit for new buildings, Tenant Improvement for work inside an existing building, or Other Permits), with sprinkler shop drawings included in that permit's Architectural Plan Pages / Engineering on Structural Elements submittal and priced through the governing permit's standard Building Permit Fee, 30% Plan Review fee, and 1% State Fee — not a distinct sprinkler fee.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Fire sprinkler system installation, alteration, or extension in new or existing buildings, per the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) as adopted by Cedar City (cedarcityut.gov/130/Current-Adopted-Codes)
- No standalone 'Fire Sprinkler' permit type exists among Cedar City's 16 named online permit categories — submit under the governing Commercial Permit, Tenant Improvement, or Other Permits application instead
- Sprinkler shop drawings/hydraulic calculations submitted as part of the Architectural Plan Pages and Engineering on Structural Elements documents for the governing base permit
- Engineer/design-professional stamp required per the same Engineering on Structural Elements requirement that applies to the governing base permit
Required documents
- RequiredFire Sprinkler Shop Drawings / Hydraulic CalculationsNot a separately named document category in Cedar City's Permit Document List; submitted as part of the Architectural Plan Pages and/or Engineering on Structural Elements documents for whichever base permit (Commercial, Tenant Improvement, or Other Permits) governs the project.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler Permit Fee | Not separately published — no distinct line item exists | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule (LAST UPDATED 24-Jun-26), Fire Department/Control section, lists only 'Flammable Storage Systems and Facilities — Construction Permit: No charge; Inspection Fee: No charge' — unrelated to sprinkler systems and both zero-cost regardless. No Fire Sprinkler-specific fee line was found anywhere in the 28-page schedule (full-text search performed). Sprinkler work is priced through the governing base permit's own fee mechanism: the valuation-based Building Permit Fee (new construction) or $50.00/sq ft Tenant Improvement valuation, plus the 30%-of-permit Plan Review fee and 1% Utah State Fee documented on the Commercial Building Permit and Tenant Improvement permitType entries in this file. |
Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedCedar City does not publish Fire Alarm as a standalone permit type. The city's own Permit Document List (cedarcityut.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14648) enumerates all 16 of the city's named permit types (Residential, Addition, Commercial, Congregate Living, Demo, Electric Meter, Gas Meters, Mechanical Equipment, Other Permits, Pools, Residential Remodel, Retaining Walls, Sign, Solar, Tenant Improvement, Water Meter) and none is a Fire Alarm category. A live re-check of the Consolidated Fee Schedule (LAST UPDATED 24-Jun-26, cedarcityut.gov/639/Fee-Schedule) found only one alarm-related fee anywhere in the 28-page document — a Business License 'Alarm Response Service Fee (per year)' ($50-$200 plus per-incident charges) — which is a police false-alarm-response fee tied to business licensing, not a fire alarm system installation/construction permit. The Fire Department/Control section itself lists only the unrelated 'Flammable Storage Systems and Facilities' Construction Permit/Inspection Fee (both 'No charge'). Fire alarm system installation is instead submitted as part of whichever base permit governs the project (Commercial Permit, Tenant Improvement, or Other Permits), with alarm system plans included in that permit's Architectural Plan Pages / Engineering on Structural Elements submittal and priced through the governing permit's standard fee structure.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Fire alarm system installation, alteration, or extension in new or existing buildings, per the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) as adopted by Cedar City (cedarcityut.gov/130/Current-Adopted-Codes)
- No standalone 'Fire Alarm' permit type exists among Cedar City's 16 named online permit categories — submit under the governing Commercial Permit, Tenant Improvement, or Other Permits application instead
- Fire alarm system plans/riser diagrams submitted as part of the Architectural Plan Pages and Engineering on Structural Elements documents for the governing base permit
- Not to be confused with the city's Business License 'Alarm Response Service Fee,' which is a police false-alarm-response charge unrelated to fire alarm system construction
Required documents
- RequiredFire Alarm System Plans / Riser DiagramNot a separately named document category in Cedar City's Permit Document List; submitted as part of the Architectural Plan Pages and/or Engineering on Structural Elements documents for whichever base permit (Commercial, Tenant Improvement, or Other Permits) governs the project.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Alarm Permit Fee | Not separately published — no distinct line item exists | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule (LAST UPDATED 24-Jun-26): the only 'alarm' fee found in a full-text search of the 28-page schedule is a Business License 'Alarm Response Service Fee (per year)' ($50 each; $200 each; 4th-10th alarms $100/year; subsequent alarms $25/day) — a police false-alarm-response charge tied to business licensing, not a fire alarm construction/installation permit. The Fire Department/Control section lists only the unrelated Flammable Storage Systems Construction Permit and Inspection Fee (both 'No charge'). Fire alarm system work is priced through the governing base permit's own fee mechanism: the valuation-based Building Permit Fee (new construction) or $50.00/sq ft Tenant Improvement valuation, plus the 30%-of-permit Plan Review fee and 1% Utah State Fee. |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Permit
VerifiedCedar City does not publish a standalone Change of Use, Change of Occupancy, or existing-building Certificate of Occupancy re-issuance permit type. The city's own Permit Document List (cedarcityut.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14648) enumerates all 16 named permit types and none is a Change of Use category; a use-classification change in an existing commercial building is instead processed through the Tenant Improvement (or, if it involves new construction/major alteration, Commercial) Permit. Per cedarcityut.gov/129/Building-Zoning: 'New Commercial buildings, pole signs, monument signs and tenant improvement permits for change of building use classification require PROJECT REVIEW MEETING attendance before a permit may be issued.' The city's own Tenant Improvement of Commercial Buildings Building Permit Guide (cedarcityut.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10126) requires a complete code analysis of the space as part of the Tenant Improvement plan submittal, explicitly including 'Occupancy classification' and 'Provide the adjacent use or uses to determine occupancy separation as required by the IBC' — confirming that occupancy/use verification is performed within the Tenant Improvement permit's plan review, not as a separate permit or fee.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Change of use/occupancy classification for an existing building or tenant space, per IBC Chapter 3 occupancy classifications as adopted by Cedar City
- No standalone 'Change of Use' or 'Change of Occupancy' permit type exists among Cedar City's 16 named online permit categories — submit under the Tenant Improvement Permit (interior alterations to an existing building) or the Commercial Permit (new construction) depending on scope
- A Project Review Meeting is required before permit issuance when a tenant improvement permit involves a change of building use classification, per cedarcityut.gov/129/Building-Zoning
- A complete code analysis of the existing shell building and tenant space is required as part of the plan submittal, including occupancy classification, allowable-area analysis, occupant load analysis, and occupancy separation/adjacent-use analysis, per the Tenant Improvement of Commercial Buildings Building Permit Guide
Required documents
- RequiredProject Review Application/ChecklistRequired before permit issuance when the tenant improvement/change of use involves a use-classification change, per cedarcityut.gov/129/Building-Zoning.
- RequiredCode Analysis (Occupancy Classification, Allowable Area, Occupant Load, Occupancy Separation)Required plan content for a Tenant Improvement permit application per the Tenant Improvement of Commercial Buildings Building Permit Guide (cedarcityut.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10126); this is where Cedar City's Building Department verifies the proposed occupancy classification and any change of use.
- RequiredArchitectural Plan PagesProject plans for the space, submitted as part of the governing Tenant Improvement or Commercial Permit application.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Fee | Not separately published — no distinct line item exists | Cedar City's Consolidated Fee Schedule (LAST UPDATED 24-Jun-26) has no 'Change of Use,' 'Change of Occupancy,' or standalone Certificate of Occupancy re-issuance fee. A use-classification change is processed through the Tenant Improvement Permit fee mechanism: Building Valuation of $50.00 per sq ft, run through the city's Building Permit Calculation Table, plus a 30%-of-Building-Permit Plan Review fee and a 1% Utah State Fee (same fees documented on this file's commercial-tenant-improvement-permit entry) — or, where a full Commercial Permit governs, that permit's ICC-valuation-based fee structure. No incremental fee specific to the change-of-use aspect was found. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Cedar City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.