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Sign Permit (P-1/P-2/C-1 depending on sign type) in Unincorporated Millard County, Utah

Required for signs in unincorporated Millard County under Millard County Code Title 10, Chapter 9 (Sign Standards). Re-chased 2026-07-20: the full text of MCC 10-9-1 through 10-9-21 was located and read via the county's amlegal.com code library (a prior pass only had the P-1 application form and fee schedule, and assumed all signs used the P-1/administrator process). Table 10-9-2 (Allowed Signs) shows this is NOT correct for the most common commercial sign types — freestanding pylon and monument signs are actually Conditional C-1 signs decided by the Commission, and wall signs are Permitted P-2 signs also decided by the Commission; only canopy signs go through the P-1/county-planner process the prior entry described. Small on-premises signs, freestanding directional signs, and temporary signs (≤64 sq ft, ≤12 months) require no land use authority approval at all.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Per MCC 10-9-17, Table 10-9-2 (Allowed Signs), the required application type depends on sign type: freestanding PYLON and freestanding MONUMENT signs are Conditional C-1 signs decided by the Commission; WALL signs are Permitted P-2 signs also decided by the Commission; CANOPY signs are Permitted P-1 signs decided by the county planner/zoning administrator — MCC 10-9-12
  • Small on-premises signs, freestanding directional signs, and temporary signs (up to 12 months) are allowed in all zones WITHOUT any land use authority approval, provided all standards in Table 10-9-2 are met (no part within 5 ft of any road/street ROW, property line, or utility easement; must maintain clear-view-area and fire-appliance-access requirements) — MCC 10-9-17
  • A separate table of exempt signs (MCC 10-9-3, Table 10-9-1) needs no permit or fee at all: access location signs (max 2 per driveway, 6 sq ft, 3 ft height), community event posters/fliers, flags, historic plaques, official government notices, and on-premises temporary signs up to 64 sq ft for up to 12 months — provided the sign is not also a prohibited sign under MCC 10-9-4
  • Maximum sign area for a freestanding PYLON sign scales with lot frontage: 80 sq ft under 140 ft frontage, up to 140 sq ft at 260+ ft frontage (MCC Table 10-9-3); max height 25 ft above grade
  • Maximum sign area for a freestanding MONUMENT sign scales with lot frontage on the same 80-140 sq ft schedule (MCC Table 10-9-4); max height 8 ft above grade
  • Maximum WALL sign area scales with the building wall area on the same 80-140 sq ft schedule (MCC Table 10-9-5); may not project above the wall's eave line or parapet, max 2 wall signs per building (only on walls facing a public road/street)
  • CANOPY signs: max 40% of the canopy's total area, no higher than the canopy itself, max 2 per canopy (only on sides facing a public road/street) — MCC 10-9-17
  • No part of any sign may be within 5 feet of any road/street right-of-way or utility easement; signs may not interfere with fire protection appliances/fire lanes or be located in a clear-view area — MCC 10-9-5
  • A valid building permit must be issued (separate from the sign land-use application) before any sign is erected, moved, reconstructed, enlarged, or structurally altered — MCC 10-9-6
  • All businesses/services advertised on a sign must maintain a valid Millard County business license — MCC 10-9-9
  • All persons with a fee interest in the subject property must join in and sign the application; the sign must be authorized by the property owner — MCC 10-9-2

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Fee schedule

P-1 Permitted Use Permit — Commercial (canopy signs)Millard County Land Use Fee Schedule (Millard County Planning and Zoning Department; Word-generated PDF, creation date 3/10/2016, confirmed as the current version linked from the department's live PC Forms page as of 2026-07-20, visually re-verified against a fresh render of page 1), 'CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FEES' table. Per MCC 10-9-17 Table 10-9-2, the P-1 process applies specifically to canopy signs (the only sign type reviewed by the county planner/zoning administrator).
$85.00 (After the Fact $170.00)
Residential Dwelling P-1 Permitted Use PermitSame fee schedule, same table.
$20.00
P-2 Permitted Use Permit (wall signs)Same fee schedule. Per MCC 10-9-17 Table 10-9-2, wall signs are Permitted P-2 signs decided by the Commission (not the P-1 administrator process) — this fee, not the P-1 fee, is the correct governing figure for a wall sign.
$130.00 (After the Fact $260.00)
C-1 Conditional Use Permit (freestanding pylon and monument signs)Same fee schedule. Per MCC 10-9-17 Table 10-9-2, freestanding pylon signs and freestanding monument signs are Conditional C-1 signs decided by the Commission — this fee, not the P-1 fee, is the correct governing figure for these sign types, which are the most common commercial freestanding sign format.
$165.00 (After the Fact $330.00)
Small On-Premises / Freestanding Directional / Temporary SignsMCC 10-9-17, Table 10-9-2: these three sign types are allowed in all zones without land use authority approval provided all standards and requirements are met. A building permit may still be required per MCC 10-9-6 depending on construction scope.
No fee — no land use authority approval required

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

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    Building Code / Sign Inspection

    The building official, or designee, inspects any sign for which a building permit has been issued and for which an inspection is required, to ensure conformance with MCC Chapter 9 and the adopted building code — MCC 10-9-6(C).

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Tips

  • Millard County does NOT route all signs through the P-1/administrator process — per MCC 10-9-17 Table 10-9-2, only canopy signs use P-1 ($85 commercial / $20 residential). The more common freestanding pylon and monument signs are Conditional C-1 signs ($165, Commission-decided), and wall signs are Permitted P-2 signs ($130, also Commission-decided). Confirm which category a proposed sign falls into before assuming the $85 P-1 fee applies.
  • Small on-premises signs, freestanding directional signs, and temporary signs (64 sq ft or less, 12 months or less) need NO land use authority approval or fee at all under MCC 10-9-17 — though a building permit may still apply depending on construction.
  • A separate table of exempt signs (MCC 10-9-3) — access location signs, community event posters, flags, historic plaques, official government notices, and small on-premises temporary signs — needs no permit whatsoever, provided the sign isn't also a prohibited type under MCC 10-9-4.
  • A sign land-use approval alone does not authorize construction — a separate building permit must also be obtained before work begins, per MCC 10-9-6.
  • The county's published Land Use Fee Schedule PDF has a 3/10/2016 file creation date but remains the version currently linked from Millard County Planning and Zoning's live PC Forms page (re-confirmed 2026-07-20) — confirm current pricing with the department, (435) 864-1400, before applying.
  • An 'After the Fact' penalty fee (roughly double the base fee: $170 for P-1, $260 for P-2, $330 for C-1) applies if a sign is installed before the applicable permit is obtained.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Millard County requires a sign permit (p-1/p-2/c-1 depending on sign type) for: Per MCC 10-9-17, Table 10-9-2 (Allowed Signs), the required application type depends on sign type: freestanding PYLON and freestanding MONUMENT signs are Conditional C-1 signs decided by the Commission; WALL signs are Permitted P-2 signs also decided by the Commission; CANOPY signs are Permitted P-1 signs decided by the county planner/zoning administrator — MCC 10-9-12; Small on-premises signs, freestanding directional signs, and temporary signs (up to 12 months) are allowed in all zones WITHOUT any land use authority approval, provided all standards in Table 10-9-2 are met (no part within 5 ft of any road/street ROW, property line, or utility easement; must maintain clear-view-area and fire-appliance-access requirements) — MCC 10-9-17; A separate table of exempt signs (MCC 10-9-3, Table 10-9-1) needs no permit or fee at all: access location signs (max 2 per driveway, 6 sq ft, 3 ft height), community event posters/fliers, flags, historic plaques, official government notices, and on-premises temporary signs up to 64 sq ft for up to 12 months — provided the sign is not also a prohibited sign under MCC 10-9-4; Maximum sign area for a freestanding PYLON sign scales with lot frontage: 80 sq ft under 140 ft frontage, up to 140 sq ft at 260+ ft frontage (MCC Table 10-9-3); max height 25 ft above grade; Maximum sign area for a freestanding MONUMENT sign scales with lot frontage on the same 80-140 sq ft schedule (MCC Table 10-9-4); max height 8 ft above grade; Maximum WALL sign area scales with the building wall area on the same 80-140 sq ft schedule (MCC Table 10-9-5); may not project above the wall's eave line or parapet, max 2 wall signs per building (only on walls facing a public road/street); CANOPY signs: max 40% of the canopy's total area, no higher than the canopy itself, max 2 per canopy (only on sides facing a public road/street) — MCC 10-9-17; No part of any sign may be within 5 feet of any road/street right-of-way or utility easement; signs may not interfere with fire protection appliances/fire lanes or be located in a clear-view area — MCC 10-9-5; A valid building permit must be issued (separate from the sign land-use application) before any sign is erected, moved, reconstructed, enlarged, or structurally altered — MCC 10-9-6; All businesses/services advertised on a sign must maintain a valid Millard County business license — MCC 10-9-9; All persons with a fee interest in the subject property must join in and sign the application; the sign must be authorized by the property owner — MCC 10-9-2. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Millard County Building Department at (435) 864-1400 before starting work.

In Unincorporated Millard County, the published P-1 Permitted Use Permit — Commercial (canopy signs) is: $85.00 (After the Fact $170.00). Additional published fees: Residential Dwelling P-1 Permitted Use Permit — $20.00; P-2 Permitted Use Permit (wall signs) — $130.00 (After the Fact $260.00); C-1 Conditional Use Permit (freestanding pylon and monument signs) — $165.00 (After the Fact $330.00); Small On-Premises / Freestanding Directional / Temporary Signs — No fee — no land use authority approval required. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Unincorporated Millard County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Millard County Building Department at (435) 864-1400 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Site Plan; Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Millard County may also ask for: P-1 Permitted Use/Sign Application (canopy signs only); P-2 / C-1 Application (wall, pylon, and monument signs); Owner/Agent Agreement (notarized). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Apply through Millard County Building Department at 71 South 200 West, PO Box 854, Delta, UT 84624. Phone: (435) 864-1400, email: buildingofficial@millardcounty.org. Office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Official information: https://millardcounty.gov/your-government/county-departments/building-inspection/.

Not as a single, separately named permit type — the required process depends on the sign type per MCC 10-9-17, Table 10-9-2: a canopy sign uses the P-1 process ($85 commercial / $20 residential, decided by the county planner/zoning administrator), a wall sign uses the P-2 process ($130, decided by the Commission), and a freestanding pylon or monument sign uses the C-1 Conditional Use process ($165, decided by the Commission). Small on-premises, directional, and temporary signs need no approval or fee at all.

Yes. Per MCC 10-9-6, approval of the sign land-use application does not by itself authorize construction — a building permit must also be issued before any sign is erected, moved, reconstructed, enlarged, or structurally altered.

It depends on lot frontage. Per MCC Table 10-9-3 (pylon signs) and Table 10-9-4 (monument signs), maximum sign area ranges from 80 sq ft (under 140 ft of lot frontage) up to 140 sq ft (260+ ft of frontage). Pylon signs may reach 25 ft in height; monument signs are capped at 8 ft.

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