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Change of Use / Change of Occupancy in Nephi, Utah

Nephi does not publish a distinct Change of Use or Change of Occupancy application, checklist, or fee separate from its standard Building Permit process. The official Nephi City Building Permit Application (Rev. 12-6-23) itself captures a change of use directly on Page 1, with side-by-side 'Existing Use of Parcel' and 'Intended Use of Parcel' checkbox columns (Vacant, Commercial, Agriculture, Industrial, Single Family, Duplex, Multiple Units, Other/Specify) -- the same form used for new construction and remodels. Page 2 of the same application states directly: 'OCCUPANCY OF STRUCTURE IS PROHIBITED UNTIL AFTER FINAL INSPECTIONS AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IS ISSUED,' which functions as Nephi's change-of-occupancy control point. A full page-by-page review of Nephi's 26-page Fee Schedule Report (effective 6/16/2026, re-checked 2026-07-22) found no separate change-of-use or change-of-occupancy fee line item; a use change is fee-assessed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee (and Commercial Permit Plan Check Fee, where the change involves commercial space) documented on this file's other Building Permit entries.

Verified 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • A change in the use or occupancy classification of an existing parcel or structure within Nephi
  • Completed Nephi City Building Permit Application (Rev. 12-6-23), with the 'Existing Use of Parcel' and 'Intended Use of Parcel' columns on Page 1 both completed to reflect the change
  • Compliance with Nephi's underlying zoning for the intended use, verified through the Planning and Zoning function (contracted to Juab County) before the Building Department issues the permit
  • Any construction needed to accommodate the new use or occupancy classification permitted and inspected the same as new construction or tenant improvement work
  • Occupancy of the structure under the new use is prohibited until final inspections are complete and a Certificate of Occupancy is issued

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Fee schedule

Building Permit FeeNephi City Fee Schedule Report (effective 6/16/2026, re-checked in full 2026-07-22): no separate change-of-use or change-of-occupancy fee line item exists anywhere in the 26-page document. A use change is assessed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee methodology documented on this file's Residential and Commercial Building Permit entries -- this is treated as the genuinely governing fee for a change of use, not an omission.
Based off valuation (no flat citywide table published)
Commercial Permit Plan Check Fee (where applicable)Applies where the change of use involves commercial space requiring plan review, per the same Commercial Permit Plan Check Fee documented on this file's Commercial Building Permit and Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit entries. Content-verified 2026-07-23 against the live Fee Schedule Report, effective 6/16/2026, consistent with those entries.
$600.00 minimum per plan; $150.00 per hour for review time exceeding 4 hours

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    Occupancy under the new use is prohibited until after final inspections and Certificate of Occupancy issuance, per the official Building Permit Application (Page 2 conditions) -- the same final-inspection gate documented on this file's Residential Building Permit entry.

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Tips

  • Nephi has no separate, distinctly-named Change of Use or Change of Occupancy permit -- a use change is documented on the same Building Permit Application used for new construction, via the 'Existing Use of Parcel' / 'Intended Use of Parcel' checkbox columns on Page 1.
  • Occupancy of the structure under the new use is legally prohibited until Nephi issues a Certificate of Occupancy, per the express warning printed on Page 2 of the official Building Permit Application.
  • If the change of use requires construction work (remodel, tenant improvement, MEP changes), that work is permitted and fee-assessed under this file's Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit entries -- there is no separate, lower-cost change-of-use-only fee track.
  • Planning and Zoning compliance review (the function Nephi contracts to Juab County) confirms the intended use is allowed in the applicable zone before the Building Department will issue the permit.

Frequently asked questions

Nephi requires a change of use / change of occupancy permit for: A change in the use or occupancy classification of an existing parcel or structure within Nephi; Completed Nephi City Building Permit Application (Rev. 12-6-23), with the 'Existing Use of Parcel' and 'Intended Use of Parcel' columns on Page 1 both completed to reflect the change; Compliance with Nephi's underlying zoning for the intended use, verified through the Planning and Zoning function (contracted to Juab County) before the Building Department issues the permit; Any construction needed to accommodate the new use or occupancy classification permitted and inspected the same as new construction or tenant improvement work; Occupancy of the structure under the new use is prohibited until final inspections are complete and a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Nephi City Building Department (Planning and Zoning, Buildings, and Development) at (435) 250-8086 before starting work.

Nephi's Fee Schedule Report (effective 6/16/2026) has no separate change-of-use fee line item. A use change is assessed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee used for new construction (plus the $600 minimum Commercial Permit Plan Check Fee if the change involves commercial space) -- there is no reduced or distinct fee track for a change of use alone.

Nephi does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Nephi City Building Department (Planning and Zoning, Buildings, and Development) at (435) 250-8086 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Nephi City Building Permit Application (Rev. 12-6-23). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Nephi requires 1 inspection(s) for a change of use / change of occupancy permit, in order: Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through Nephi City Building Department (Planning and Zoning, Buildings, and Development) ((435) 250-8086).

Apply through Nephi City Building Department (Planning and Zoning, Buildings, and Development) at 21 E 100 N, Nephi, UT 84648. Phone: (435) 250-8086, email: building.permit@nephi.utah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Fri 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Official information: https://www.nephi.utah.gov/283/Building-Permit.

Nephi, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — current statewide-mandatory edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective July 1, 2026, binding on Nephi per § 15A-1-204; Nephi City's own Building Permit page links directly to the ICC code library (codes.iccsafe.org/codes/i-codes) rather than publishing a distinct local edition page, indicating adoption of whatever the current statewide-standard edition is without a documented local vintage override.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide update, same statutory basis as above.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), effective July 1, 2026.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), effective July 1, 2026.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), effective July 1, 2026; not separately itemized on Nephi's own Building Permit page, but applies statewide.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Utah amendments — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective July 1, 2026.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) and the residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i) and (1)(n) respectively; not separately itemized on Nephi's own Building Permit page, but apply statewide.; National Electrical Code (NEC) — Nephi's own Electrical Policy documents (Overhead/Underground Residential Electric Service requirements) require installation 'in accordance with the latest edition of the NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE' — a self-updating reference with no specific year stated on the city's own documents. The current statewide edition is the 2023 NEC per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g), unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide update (a prior version of this entry incorrectly stated '2020 NEC' as if that were a specific city-documented edition; Nephi's own document does not name a year at all). Nephi Power Department administers electrical service inspections separately from the Building Department (435-623-0276).. Local amendments apply — see the Nephi overview page for the full list.

No. Nephi's official Building Permit Application (Rev. 12-6-23) captures a change of use directly, through 'Existing Use of Parcel' and 'Intended Use of Parcel' checkbox columns on Page 1 -- the same form used for new construction and remodels. There is no distinct application, checklist, or fee for a standalone change of use.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-22.

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 Nephi building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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