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Kanab building permits
VerifiedKanab, Utah — as published 2026-07-19.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Building Permit — New Construction, Remodel & Commercial Construction
VerifiedGeneral building permit issued by Kanab City's self-administered Building Department for new residential and commercial construction and for remodels/renovations, submitted online through the CityInspect portal. Kanab does not separate residential and commercial construction into distinct permit types on its Building Department page — both are covered by this permit and the same fee-schedule line items. Rooftop solar/PV installation is not broken out as its own permit type or fee line: a full-text search of the Building Department page, all three Building FAQ entries (QID 179/182/183), the general Frequently Asked Questions page, the 2024 Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, and Land Use Ordinance Chapter 4 found no mention of 'solar' or 'photovoltaic' anywhere in Kanab's published permit documents as of 2026-07-19; solar PV work, as electrical/construction work regulated by the city's adopted 2023 NEC and 2024 IBC, is understood to route through this same general Building Permit and CityInspect application, priced under the same ICC Building Valuation Data Tool formula — no distinct solar fee has been published to confirm or contradict this.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New residential or commercial construction, or remodel/renovation work, within Kanab city limits
- Compliance with the city-adopted 2024 IBC (incl. appendices C & J) and 2021 IRC (incl. appendix AQ)
- Complete application (see documents) submitted via the CityInspect online portal; review does not begin until the application is complete
- Required fees paid within 30 days of approval notice or the permit is closed
- Work must commence within 180 days of permit issuance or the permit expires
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect)Submitted online via utah.cityinspect.com; requires creating an account even if already registered with another Utah county/municipality.
- RequiredApplicant and Contractor Contact InformationName, address, and contact information of the applicant and the construction manager/general contractor, per FAQ QID=182.
- RequiredScaled Site PlanDrawn to scale with north arrow and legend; must show lot dimensions, setbacks, easements, property lines, utilities, street names, driveway locations, and the location of the nearest hydrant.
- RequiredConstruction PlansFloor plans showing door/window locations, foundation and framing details, and electrical, mechanical, and plumbing design.
- RequiredEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationIRC/IECC energy code compliance certification, per FAQ QID=182 and the Building Department page.
- RequiredStructural CalculationsRequired except for prefabricated trusses, per FAQ QID=182.
- RequiredLocal Ordinance Compliance StatementA statement that actual construction will comply with applicable local ordinances and building codes.
- OptionalGeotechnical ReportRequired for lots with slope exceeding 15%, if mandated by the city, including a slope stability evaluation, per FAQ QID=182.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Construction (Residential & Commercial) | ICC Building Valuation Data × city permit multiplier (0.011 for FY2021-2022, most recent published multiplier) | Kanab City FAQ QID=183 ("How much will my building permit cost?"); Show full citationHideKanab City FAQ QID=183 ("How much will my building permit cost?"); Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule states "Current Rates as documented / calculated in the International Building Code" and "Calculated through the International Code Council Building Valuation Data Tool" — https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995, p.4 of 5. |
| Renovation/Remodel | See Building Permit Pricing Fee Schedule (separate document; not located online as of 2026-07-19) — based on number of inspections required for smaller projects, or construction cost for larger remodel/renovation projects | Kanab City FAQ QID=183; Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule p.4 of 5 ("See Building Permit Pricing Fee Schedule"). |
| Commercial Construction Drawing Review | Building permit base (with 45% added for engineering costs; additional as required) — OR — 65% of Building permit base | Both figures appear as parallel columns in the Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule (p.4 of 5) without a clear label distinguishing which is currently effective; confirm current rate with the Building Department (435-644-2534) before budgeting. |
| Residential Impact Fee — Water | $2,552.80 (alternate schedule: by meter size, 5/8" = $3,341.62) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Residential Impact Fee — Wastewater | $2,004.06 (alternate schedule: by meter size, 5/8" = $1,742.39) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Residential Impact Fee — Stormwater | $2,776.10 (alternate schedule: $1,943.18 / ERC) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Residential Impact Fee — Public Safety | $1,242.54 (alternate schedule: $2,725.64 / ERC) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Residential Impact Fee — Parks & Recreation | $2,081.46 (alternate schedule: $3,475.32 / ERC) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Residential Impact Fee — Transportation | $4,269.18 (alternate schedule: $4,718.39 / ERC) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Stormwater | $1.24 (alternate schedule: $0.97) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5 (per-sq-ft basis implied but not explicitly labeled). |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Public Safety | $0.73 (alternate schedule: $3.26) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Parks & Recreation | $0.83 (alternate schedule: $1.74) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Transportation | $1.90 (alternate schedule: $2.36) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Wastewater | $0.89 (alternate schedule: by meter size) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Water | By meter size (see Water table, e.g. 5/8" = $3,512.70 / $3,341.62) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Credit Card Processing | 3% surcharge on payments of $10,000 or more | Kanab City FAQ QID=179/183. |
Demolition, Excavation & Grading Permit
VerifiedKanab's Building Department page lists 'Grading and Excavation Permit' and 'Demolition Permit' as separate permit-type links, but the city's Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule bills them under a single combined line item: 'Demolition, Excavation, and Grading Permits.' Submitted online through the same CityInspect portal used for building permits.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition, excavation, or grading work within Kanab city limits requiring a permit before work begins
- Complete application submitted via the CityInspect online portal
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition/Excavation/Grading Permit Application (CityInspect)Submitted online via utah.cityinspect.com, per Kanab's Building Department page; a dedicated downloadable application template was not located separately from the CityInspect portal as of 2026-07-19.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition, Excavation, and Grading Permit | $400.00 flat fee | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, Planning and Zoning fee section, p.4 of 5 — https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995. |
Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit (IADU) Permit
VerifiedPermit for creating an Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit — an ADU located within the footprint of a primary single-family dwelling at the time it is created, intended for long-term rental. Billed under Kanab's Planning and Zoning fee schedule rather than the Building Inspection fee section.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Permitted only in the Residential R-1 Zone
- Lot size must be greater than 6,000 square feet
- One IADU maximum per lot
- IADU must be located within the footprint of the primary dwelling unit at the time it is created
- Rental period must be 30 consecutive days or longer (long-term rental only)
- IADUs may be rented but not sold separately from the primary dwelling
- Separate utility connections are not permitted; the lot owner is billed for two city utility connections regardless of a shared connection
- An ADU permit application is required for all internal and external-attached ADUs
Required documents
- RequiredADU Permit Application (CityInspect)Required for all internal and external-attached accessory dwelling units, per Kanab Land Use Ordinance Chapter 4 (Supplementary Regulations).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit (IADU) Permit | $50.00 flat fee | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, Planning and Zoning fee section, p.4 of 5 — https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995. |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction in Kanab, regulated by the city-adopted 2024 IBC (incl. appendices C & J, effective July 1, 2026). Kanab does NOT maintain a separate 'commercial' permit type distinct from residential on its Building Department page — both are covered under the single 'Building Permit — New Construction, Remodel & Commercial Construction' entry documented elsewhere in this file. This entry restates that same city process and fee structure under the canonical commercial-building-permit slug used across this dataset, so commercial projects can be looked up directly.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction within Kanab city limits
- Compliance with the city-adopted 2024 IBC (incl. appendices C & J)
- Complete application (see documents) submitted via the CityInspect online portal; review does not begin until the application is complete
- Required fees paid within 30 days of approval notice or the permit is closed
- Work must commence within 180 days of permit issuance or the permit expires
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect)Submitted online via utah.cityinspect.com; requires creating an account even if already registered with another Utah county/municipality.
- RequiredApplicant and Contractor Contact InformationName, address, and contact information of the applicant and the construction manager/general contractor, per FAQ QID=182.
- RequiredScaled Site PlanDrawn to scale with north arrow and legend; must show lot dimensions, setbacks, easements, property lines, utilities, street names, driveway locations, and the location of the nearest hydrant.
- RequiredConstruction PlansFloor plans showing door/window locations, foundation and framing details, and electrical, mechanical, and plumbing design, appropriate to commercial occupancy classification.
- RequiredEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationIRC/IECC energy code compliance certification, per FAQ QID=182 and the Building Department page.
- RequiredStructural CalculationsRequired except for prefabricated trusses, per FAQ QID=182.
- RequiredLocal Ordinance Compliance StatementA statement that actual construction will comply with applicable local ordinances and building codes.
- OptionalGeotechnical ReportRequired for lots with slope exceeding 15%, if mandated by the city, including a slope stability evaluation, per FAQ QID=182.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Construction (Commercial) | ICC Building Valuation Data × city permit multiplier (0.011 for FY2021-2022, most recent published multiplier) | Kanab City FAQ QID=183 ("How much will my building permit cost?") states building permit costs for new residential AND commercial construction are calculated the same way, using the ICC Building… Show full citationHideKanab City FAQ QID=183 ("How much will my building permit cost?") states building permit costs for new residential AND commercial construction are calculated the same way, using the ICC Building Valuation Data Tool multiplied by the city's current annual permit multiplier. Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule p.4 of 5 — https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995. |
| Commercial Construction Drawing Review | Building permit base (with 45% added for engineering costs; additional as required) — OR — 65% of Building permit base | Both figures appear as parallel columns in the Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule (p.4 of 5) without a clear label distinguishing which is currently effective; Show full citationHideBoth figures appear as parallel columns in the Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule (p.4 of 5) without a clear label distinguishing which is currently effective; confirm current rate with the Building Department (435-644-2534) before budgeting. This line item applies specifically to commercial construction drawing review, distinct from the general building permit fee. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Stormwater | $1.24 (alternate schedule: $0.97) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Public Safety | $0.73 (alternate schedule: $3.26) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Parks & Recreation | $0.83 (alternate schedule: $1.74) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Transportation | $1.90 (alternate schedule: $2.36) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Wastewater | $0.89 (alternate schedule: by meter size) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Water | By meter size (see Water table, e.g. 5/8" = $3,512.70 / $3,341.62) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Credit Card Processing | 3% surcharge on payments of $10,000 or more | Kanab City FAQ QID=179/183. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for tenant improvement and tenant finish work in existing commercial buildings in Kanab. Kanab does not publish a distinct 'tenant improvement' permit type or fee line — this work falls under the same 'Renovation/Remodel' fee category the city's general Building Permit entry (in this file) documents, priced either by number of required inspections for smaller projects or by construction cost for larger remodel/renovation projects, plus the Commercial Construction Drawing Review fee.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Tenant improvement or remodel/renovation work in an existing commercial building within Kanab city limits
- Complete application (see documents) submitted via the CityInspect online portal
- Required fees paid within 30 days of approval notice or the permit is closed
- Work must commence within 180 days of permit issuance or the permit expires
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect)Submitted online via utah.cityinspect.com; same application used for new construction and remodel/renovation work — no separate tenant-improvement-specific application form was located as of 2026-07-19.
- RequiredApplicant and Contractor Contact InformationName, address, and contact information of the applicant and the construction manager/general contractor, per FAQ QID=182.
- RequiredConstruction PlansFloor plans showing the scope of the tenant-space remodel, door/window locations, and electrical, mechanical, and plumbing design as applicable.
- OptionalEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationIRC/IECC energy code compliance certification, per FAQ QID=182, where applicable to the scope of work.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation/Remodel (incl. Tenant Improvement) | See Building Permit Pricing Fee Schedule (separate document; not located online as of 2026-07-19) — based on number of inspections required for smaller projects, or construction cost for larger remodel/renovation projects | Kanab City FAQ QID=183: "Building permit costs for remodels and renovations are based on the number of inspections required for smaller projects and construction cost on larger remodel/renovations."… Show full citationHideKanab City FAQ QID=183: "Building permit costs for remodels and renovations are based on the number of inspections required for smaller projects and construction cost on larger remodel/renovations." Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule p.4 of 5 ("See Building Permit Pricing Fee Schedule") — that referenced sub-schedule itself was not locatable as a standalone published document as of 2026-07-19; contact the Building Department for the specific dollar figure. |
| Commercial Construction Drawing Review | Building permit base (with 45% added for engineering costs; additional as required) — OR — 65% of Building permit base | Both figures appear as parallel columns in the Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule (p.4 of 5) without a clear label distinguishing which is currently effective; confirm current rate with the Building Department (435-644-2534) before budgeting. |
| Credit Card Processing | 3% surcharge on payments of $10,000 or more | Kanab City FAQ QID=179/183. |
Sign Permit (Wall / Freestanding)
VerifiedPermit for installing wall or freestanding signage within Kanab, billed under the city's Planning and Zoning fee schedule and subject to Kanab's Sign Ordinance (Land Use Ordinance Chapter 4).
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Sign installation subject to Kanab's Sign Ordinance (Land Use Ordinance Chapter 4, Supplementary Regulations)
- Applicable inspection(s) required in addition to the base permit fee
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit Application (CityInspect)Submitted online via utah.cityinspect.com, per Kanab's Building Department page; a dedicated downloadable sign-permit application template distinct from the general CityInspect portal was not located as of 2026-07-19.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wall Sign Permit | $50.00 + inspection(s) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, Planning and Zoning fee section, p.4 of 5 — https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995. |
| Freestanding Sign Permit | $150.00 + inspection(s) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, Planning and Zoning fee section, p.4 of 5 — https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995. |
Sources & verification
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