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Commercial Land Use Permit (Change or Establishment of Use) in Morgan County, Utah

Morgan County requires a Land Use Permit — administered by Planning and Development Services and distinct from a Building Permit — before a commercial use may be established or changed on a property, including a change of use in an existing structure with no new construction. The Commercial Land Use Permit Application itself requires a 'PROPOSED USE OF PROPERTY/STRUCTURE' description and lists 'Land Use Permit' as its own distinct line item in the form's Fees and Taxes checklist, separate from 'Conditional Use Permit,' 'Building Permit Deposit,' and 'Geologic Hazards Review.' The application states the permit becomes null and void 'IF USE OR CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZED IS NOT COMMENCED WITHIN 180 DAYS FOR LAND USE PERMIT.'

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Property address, parcel/serial number, section/township/range, and current zone
  • Description of the proposed use of the property/structure
  • Site plan meeting minimum elements: scale, north arrow, existing and proposed buildings with setbacks, 2-foot topographic contours, proposed site development and limits of disturbance, existing easements, all current and proposed manmade structures, flood plain limits, and geographic unit delineation
  • Setback and height compliance shown per the Morgan County Code (MCC), a recorded development agreement, or an approved subdivision plat, as applicable
  • Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) determination and, if not exempt, an approved fire protection plan
  • Geologic hazards determination for the lot
  • Applicable county fees and taxes current, including Land Use Permit, Building Permit Deposit, and (if applicable) Conditional Use Permit and Subdivision fees
  • Use or construction must commence within 180 days of Land Use Permit issuance (1 year for a Conditional Use Permit), or the permit becomes null and void

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Fee schedule

Commercial Land Use Permit Application FeeMorgan County Commercial Land Use Permit Application form: 'The application fee is $50.00, in addition, any fees accrued on behalf of this application by outsourced professionals employed by the County, shall be paid upon receipt.'
$50.00

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

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    Tips

    • This Land Use Permit is a ZONING use-authorization requirement administered by Planning and Development Services, separate from and in addition to any Building Permit that may also be required for construction, alteration, or occupancy work — confirm with the department, (801) 845-4015, whether a given change of use also triggers building-permit-level review.
    • The Land Use Permit becomes null and void if the approved use or construction is not commenced within 180 days of issuance — a Conditional Use Permit has a longer 1-year validity window.
    • The application's own Fees and Taxes checklist lists Land Use Permit, Conditional Use Permit, Building Permit Deposit, Subdivision, Geologic Hazards Review, Taxes, and Contracted Services Fees as separate, distinct fee categories that may all apply depending on the project — confirm which apply to a specific change-of-use scenario with Planning and Development Services.

    Frequently asked questions

    Morgan County requires a commercial land use permit (change or establishment of use) for: Property address, parcel/serial number, section/township/range, and current zone; Description of the proposed use of the property/structure; Site plan meeting minimum elements: scale, north arrow, existing and proposed buildings with setbacks, 2-foot topographic contours, proposed site development and limits of disturbance, existing easements, all current and proposed manmade structures, flood plain limits, and geographic unit delineation; Setback and height compliance shown per the Morgan County Code (MCC), a recorded development agreement, or an approved subdivision plat, as applicable; Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) determination and, if not exempt, an approved fire protection plan; Geologic hazards determination for the lot; Applicable county fees and taxes current, including Land Use Permit, Building Permit Deposit, and (if applicable) Conditional Use Permit and Subdivision fees; Use or construction must commence within 180 days of Land Use Permit issuance (1 year for a Conditional Use Permit), or the permit becomes null and void. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Morgan County Planning and Development Services at 801-845-4015 (general office/inspections); 801-845-4030 (Treasurer — deposit/fee payment); 801-845-4059 (Planning Director) before starting work.

    In Morgan County, the published Commercial Land Use Permit Application Fee is: $50.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Morgan County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Morgan County Planning and Development Services at 801-845-4015 (general office/inspections); 801-845-4030 (Treasurer — deposit/fee payment); 801-845-4059 (Planning Director) for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Commercial Land Use Permit Application; Site Plan. Depending on your project, Morgan County may also ask for: Fire Protection Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through Morgan County Planning and Development Services at 48 West Young Street, P.O. Box 886, Morgan, UT 84050. Phone: 801-845-4015 (general office/inspections); 801-845-4030 (Treasurer — deposit/fee payment); 801-845-4059 (Planning Director), email: submit@morgancountyutah.gov (form submissions); jdrage@morgancountyutah.gov (Office Manager/Permit Tech). Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (county offices; confirmed via Recorder, Treasurer, DMV, and Business License pages, all consistent county-wide hours). Official information: https://www.morgancountyutah.gov/planning-and-development.

    Morgan County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective since July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide update, remains in force; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective since July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective since July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective since July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective since July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IECC. The statute adopts a single IECC edition with no residential/commercial split.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective since July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IEBC; 2024 residential provisions of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective since July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 ISPSC; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); statewide in force, unchanged by the July 1, 2026 update; NOTE (updated 2026-07-16): The July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition transition (2024 IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/ISPSC replacing 2021 editions) took effect 15 days ago per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027; next version's editions confirmed identical). 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC are unchanged. Live-checked the Morgan County buildingpermits page today (2026-07-16) — it does not cite specific code edition years at all (references 'Chapter 11 of the IRC' and 'the IECC' generically), so no page-lag discrepancy to flag there. The International Fire Code is NOT adopted by § 15A-2-103 (it lives in Title 15A Chapter 5) and is not referenced elsewhere in this file.. Local amendments apply — see the Morgan County overview page for the full list.

    Yes. Morgan County Planning and Development Services requires a Commercial Land Use Permit, with its own $50.00 application fee, before a use may be established or changed on a commercial property. The application requires a description of the proposed use, a site plan, and compliance checks for setbacks, height, geologic hazards, flood plain, and Wildland Urban Interface status. This is separate from any Building Permit that may also be required.

    Sources & verification

    Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

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

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