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Midvale building permits
VerifiedMidvale, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, additions, and structural alterations regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC or 2024 IBC. Midvale uses 'a single, universal building permit application that encompasses all building projects' per its Building & Safety FAQ, and requires online submission for all permits and inspections.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or multi-family residential construction
- Additions or structural alterations to existing residential structures
- A Building Permit is required for most construction in the city; exemptions apply only to detached accessory structures 200 sq ft or less (residential) or 120 sq ft or less (nonresidential) without utilities, and cosmetic work such as painting or carpet
- Pre-construction meeting required on all new commercial buildings, apartments/townhouses, and twin homes; may be required on some remodels
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (online)All building permit applications and inspection requests must be submitted online via the Midvale City building permit portal (forms.midvaleut.gov). Each document upload is limited to 4 MB; larger files must be emailed to Building & Safety.
- RequiredResidential Construction Completion Checklist (2025 edition)Must be completed and signed by authorized personnel from City Engineer, Planning/Zoning, Finance/Utilities, SWMP, LTSWMP, Public Utilities, and Fire Inspection (for non single-family/town-home projects), then presented to the Building Inspector at final inspection before occupancy is allowed.
- OptionalOwner Builder FormRequired if work is performed by the owner rather than a licensed contractor.
- OptionalContractor Verification FormVerifies the licensed contractor performing the work, per Midvale City Building & Safety Document Center.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based | $48 + $9.30 per $1,000 (or fraction thereof) for $0–$100,000 valuation; $978 for first $100,000 + $14 per additional $1,000 to $125,000; $1,328 for first $125,000 + $10.10 per additional $1,000 to $150,000; $1,580 for first $150,000 + $7 per additional $1,000 to $200,000; $1,930 for first $200,000 + $5.60 per additional $1,000 to $600,000; $4,170 for first $600,000 + $4.75 per additional $1,000 to $1,100,000; $6,545 for first $1,100,000 + $3.65 per additional $1,000 over that. | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule (adopted per Ordinance 2026-O-14, May 20, 2026), 'Building Permit Fees' table. |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Plan Check Fee — 65% of Building Fee.' |
| Electrical Fee (included with building permit for MEP) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Electrical Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| Mechanical Fee (included with building permit for MEP) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Mechanical Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| Plumbing Fee (included with building permit for MEP) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Plumbing Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the sum of the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing fees | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Surcharge — 1% of the sum of Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Fees.' |
| Pre-Plan Check Fee (credited toward building permit fee; non-refundable after plan review commences) | $0 (<$100,000 valuation); $200 ($100,000–$300,000); $1,000 ($300,000–$500,000); $2,000 ($500,000–$1,000,000); $5,000 ($1,000,000–$10,000,000); $10,000 (>$10,000,000) | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Pre-Plan Check Fees' table. |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for remodels, additions, and alterations to existing residential structures in Midvale. Charged as a valuation-based building permit under the same fee structure as new construction; the FY2026 Fee Schedule provides a dedicated Remodel Construction Completion Checklist.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Additions or enlargements to existing residential structures
- Interior remodels involving structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work
- Work exceeding the exemption for detached accessory structures 200 sq ft or less (residential) without utilities, or cosmetic work such as painting or carpet, which does not require a permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (online)Submit via forms.midvaleut.gov; uploads capped at 4 MB per file.
- RequiredRemodel Construction Completion Checklist (2025 edition)Listed in the Midvale Building & Safety Document Center; required sign-off checklist for remodel projects analogous to the Residential Construction Completion Checklist.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based | Same valuation-based schedule as new residential construction: $48 + $9.30 per $1,000 up to $100,000; increasing marginal rates through $6,545 for the first $1,100,000 + $3.65 per additional $1,000 above that. | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table. |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table. |
| Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing Fees (if applicable to remodel scope) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee each | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the sum of Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Fees | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table. |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for standalone electrical work in Midvale not covered under a residential building permit, including electrical service charges and panel work billed as an over-the-counter permit. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit; the Midvale FY2026 Fee Schedule does not publish an EV-specific line item, so a charger install is billed under the standard Service Charge (over-the-counter) or Electrical Fee category depending on scope.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical service upgrades or panel changes (standalone, over-the-counter)
- New electrical circuits or wiring not part of a new-construction building permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (online)Submit via forms.midvaleut.gov.
- OptionalContractor Verification FormRequired for licensed-contractor work, per the Midvale Building & Safety Document Center.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fee (part of a new building permit) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Electrical Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| Service Charge (over-the-counter permit) | $47 electrical fee + $0.47 surcharge | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table: 'Service Charge — $47 electrical fee + 0.47 surcharge.' |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing work in Midvale, including standalone water heater replacement billed as an over-the-counter permit.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Water heater installation or replacement (standalone, over-the-counter)
- New plumbing fixtures or line work not part of a new-construction building permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (online)Submit via forms.midvaleut.gov.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Fee (part of a new building permit) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Plumbing Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| Water Heater (over-the-counter permit) | $25 plumbing fee + $0.28 surcharge | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table: 'Water Heater — $25 plumbing fee + 0.28 surcharge.' |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for furnace, air conditioning, and combined HVAC installation/replacement in Midvale. The FY2026 Fee Schedule lists dedicated over-the-counter rates for Furnace, A/C, and Furnace-and-A/C permits.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Furnace installation or replacement (standalone, over-the-counter)
- Air conditioning installation or replacement (standalone, over-the-counter)
- Combined furnace-and-A/C replacement
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (online)Submit via forms.midvaleut.gov.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Fee (part of a new building permit) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Mechanical Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| Furnace (over-the-counter permit) | $35 mechanical fee + $0.35 surcharge | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table: 'Furnace — $35 mechanical fee + 0.35 surcharge.' |
| A/C (over-the-counter permit) | $35 mechanical fee + $0.35 surcharge | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table: 'A/C — $35 mechanical fee + 0.35 surcharge.' |
| Furnace and A/C combined (over-the-counter permit) | $48 mechanical fee + $0.48 surcharge | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table: 'Furnace and A/C — $48 mechanical fee + 0.48 surcharge.' |
Roofing / Reroof Permit
VerifiedRequired for reroofing in Midvale. Billed as an over-the-counter building permit fee, distinct from the valuation-based building permit used for full construction.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Complete reroof / reroofing work (permitted as an over-the-counter Demo/Building line item per the fee schedule's 'Demo' and general building-permit-fee entries)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (online)Submit via forms.midvaleut.gov; scope of work and square footage.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (over-the-counter, applies to reroof scope per Midvale's fee schedule structure) | $47 building permit fee (Window entry in the 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table shares this $47 building-permit-fee rate structure; the fee schedule does not list a distinct 'Reroof' line item) | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table lists 'Window — $47 building permit fee' and 'Demo — $47 building permit fee' as the two named over-the-counter building-permit-fee items; no separate 'Reroof' or 'Roofing' line item appears in the fee schedule as fetched on 2026-07-04. Roofing work exceeding over-the-counter scope would default to the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee table. |
Solar PV Permit
Required for rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations, including battery storage, in Midvale. Midvale does not maintain its own municipal electric utility — Rocky Mountain Power is the electric provider serving Midvale (confirmed via the Midvale city website's power-outage reporting link, which routes to rockymountainpower.net). On 2026-07-19 re-verification, the dedicated Solar/KWA/Battery-Storage line items previously cited from the FY2026 Fee Schedule could not be re-located in that same document (fetched and text-extracted directly, 7 pages, zero matches for 'solar', 'KWA', 'photovoltaic', or 'battery'); the schedule's Last-Modified header (Jan 6, 2026) predates the original 2026-07-04 verification, so the figures were not removed after the fact — they could not be substantiated in the source at all. Fees below have been corrected to the schedule's actual valuation-based Building Permit Fee table, which is what a solar installation's building-permit valuation would be charged under absent a distinct solar line item.
Reviewed 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV system installation
- Battery storage system installation
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (online)Submit via forms.midvaleut.gov.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | $48 + $9.30 per $1,000 valuation (from $100,001-$125,000), scaling up per the standard valuation table | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table. No separate solar-specific fee line item currently appears in this document (re-checked 2026-07-19); solar installations are billed off installed-system valuation like other building permits. SECOND re-chase pass 2026-07-20: (1) ran a full Wayback CDX sweep of midvale.utah.gov for solar/photovoltaic/renewable-related documents and found exactly two: Ordinance No. 2022-O-07 (amends Chapter 17-7-10.12 Jordan Bluffs Subareas fencing/screening standards to address solar-array fencing and exempt solar energy systems from screening requirements -- a zoning/aesthetics ordinance with no fee provision) and Resolution 2024-R-41 (a Community Renewable Energy Interlocal Agreement, i.e. Utah's community solar/net-100%-renewable program participation, unrelated to building-permit fees). Neither contains a solar permit fee. (2) Confirmed Midvale does NOT participate in SolarAPP+ (gosolarapp.org), the national automated/flat-fee solar permitting platform several nearby Utah cities use -- ruling out that as an alternate fee source. (3) Re-confirmed no dedicated Solar Permit Application checklist with its own fee (unlike Utah County's and Grand County's published Solar PV Submittal Checklists, which Midvale does not appear to have an equivalent of). This strengthens the existing conclusion that solar PV installations in Midvale are genuinely billed only under the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee / Plan Check / Electrical Fee lines, with no distinct solar line item published anywhere. |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of Building Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Plan Check Fee — 65% of Building Fee.' |
| Electrical Fee | 5% of Building Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Electrical Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' Applies since a solar PV system involves electrical tie-in work. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for structure demolition in Midvale. Requires coordination across multiple departments and agencies: Midvale Utility Billing (utility 'kill letter'), Engineering (SWPPP checklist and Demolition Permit Stormwater Requirements approval), Building & Safety application, Salt Lake County Health Department pre-demolition inspection, Utah DEQ Division of Air Quality asbestos inspection/notification, and Utah DEQ Division of Water Quality UPDES general permit NOI if applicable.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Utility Billing: terminate water/sewer accounts and obtain a 'Demolition-Kill Letter' confirming a zero balance
- Engineering: completed SWPPP Checklist and approved 'Demolition Permit – Stormwater Requirements Approval'
- Building & Safety: completed Building Permit Application and payment
- Salt Lake County Health Department: completed and approved 'Pre-demolition Building Inspection Form'
- Utah DEQ Division of Air Quality: asbestos inspection from an approved asbestos inspector, completed 'Demolition Notification Form,' and 'Asbestos Renovation/Abatement Notification Form' if applicable
- Utah DEQ Division of Water Quality: General Construction (Stormwater) UPDES 'General Permit' Notice of Intent, if applicable
- Written confirmation (letter or email) that all utilities (Dominion Energy, Rocky Mountain Power, water, sewer providers) have been terminated
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Requirements packet (updated 3/14/2024)Lists every required approval and form: Demolition-Kill Letter, SWPPP Checklist, Demolition Permit Stormwater Requirements, Pre-demolition Building Inspection Form (Salt Lake County Health Dept.), DEQ Demolition Notification Form, DEQ Asbestos Renovation/Abatement Notification Form, and UPDES General Permit NOI.
- RequiredDemolition-Kill LetterUtility Billing form confirming water/sewer/garbage service disposition (meter and garbage cans stay or are pulled) and zero account balance prior to demolition.
- RequiredSWPPP ChecklistRequired for any construction site disturbing 1 acre or more or part of a common plan of development; submitted with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Revised 3/14/2024.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee for Demolition (over-the-counter) | $47 building permit fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table: 'Demo — $47 building permit fee.' |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial building construction in Midvale, valuation-based per the FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2026-O-14, adopted May 20, 2026), using the same Building Permit Fees table applied to all building permits. A pre-construction meeting is required on all new commercial buildings, per the city's Building & Safety page.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial building construction
- Building Permit Application submitted online via forms.midvaleut.gov (document uploads limited to 4 MB each; larger files emailed to Building & Safety)
- Pre-construction meeting required on all new commercial buildings
- Commercial Construction Completion Checklist signed off before occupancy
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (online)Submitted via forms.midvaleut.gov, per Midvale City Building & Safety Document Center.
- RequiredCommercial Construction Completion ChecklistSign-off matrix required before occupancy: City Engineer, Planning Dept, Finance/Utility Billing, SWMP, LTSWMP, Public Utilities, Backflow Prevention, Digital As-Built Plans, Fire Inspection, South Valley Water Reclamation, Final Inspection Approval.
- RequiredDigital As-Built Plans (GIS Shapefile)NAD 1983 State Plane Utah Central projection, per the Commercial Construction Completion Checklist.
- OptionalOwner Builder FormRequired if work is performed by the owner rather than a licensed contractor.
- OptionalContractor Verification FormVerifies the licensed contractor performing the work, per Midvale City Building & Safety Document Center.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based | $48 + $9.30 per $1,000 (or fraction thereof) for $0–$100,000 valuation; $978 for first $100,000 + $14 per additional $1,000 to $125,000; $1,328 for first $125,000 + $10.10 per additional $1,000 to $150,000; $1,580 for first $150,000 + $7 per additional $1,000 to $200,000; $1,930 for first $200,000 + $5.60 per additional $1,000 to $600,000; $4,170 for first $600,000 + $4.75 per additional $1,000 to $1,100,000; $6,545 for first $1,100,000 + $3.65 per additional $1,000 over that. | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule (adopted per Ordinance 2026-O-14, May 20, 2026), 'Building Permit Fees' table. Same table used for all building permits, including commercial. |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Plan Check Fee — 65% of Building Fee.' |
| Electrical Fee (included with building permit for MEP) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Electrical Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| Mechanical Fee (included with building permit for MEP) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Mechanical Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| Plumbing Fee (included with building permit for MEP) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Plumbing Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the sum of the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing fees | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Surcharge — 1% of the sum of Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Fees.' |
| Pre-Plan Check Fee (credited toward building permit fee; non-refundable after plan review commences) | $0 (<$100,000 valuation); $200 ($100,000–$300,000); $1,000 ($300,000–$500,000); $2,000 ($500,000–$1,000,000); $5,000 ($1,000,000–$10,000,000); $10,000 (>$10,000,000) | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Pre-Plan Check Fees' table. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for commercial remodel and tenant-improvement work in Midvale, billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fees table as new commercial construction (Ordinance 2026-O-14). The city's Building & Safety page references a separate 'Remodel Construction Completion Checklist (Certificate of Occupancy)' for tenant-improvement/remodel closeout, but the linked PDF returned HTTP 404 on 2026-07-19 — the general Commercial Construction Completion Checklist requirements are used here as the closest verified equivalent. Confidence is 'partial' because that specific TI closeout checklist could not be directly verified.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Commercial remodel or tenant-improvement scope
- Building Permit Application submitted online via forms.midvaleut.gov (document uploads limited to 4 MB each; larger files emailed to Building & Safety)
- Pre-construction meeting may be required for some remodels, per the city's Building & Safety page
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (online)Submitted via forms.midvaleut.gov, per Midvale City Building & Safety Document Center.
- RequiredRemodel / Commercial Construction Completion ChecklistMidvale's Building & Safety page references a 'Remodel Construction Completion Checklist (Certificate of Occupancy)' distinct from the new-construction checklist, but the linked PDF returned HTTP 404 as of 2026-07-19 — sign-off items from the verified Commercial Construction Completion Checklist (City Engineer, Planning Dept, Finance/Utility Billing, Fire Inspection, Final Inspection Approval) are used as the closest confirmed equivalent.
- OptionalOwner Builder FormRequired if work is performed by the owner rather than a licensed contractor.
- OptionalContractor Verification FormVerifies the licensed contractor performing the work, per Midvale City Building & Safety Document Center.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based | $48 + $9.30 per $1,000 (or fraction thereof) for $0–$100,000 valuation; $978 for first $100,000 + $14 per additional $1,000 to $125,000; $1,328 for first $125,000 + $10.10 per additional $1,000 to $150,000; $1,580 for first $150,000 + $7 per additional $1,000 to $200,000; $1,930 for first $200,000 + $5.60 per additional $1,000 to $600,000; $4,170 for first $600,000 + $4.75 per additional $1,000 to $1,100,000; $6,545 for first $1,100,000 + $3.65 per additional $1,000 over that. | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule (adopted per Ordinance 2026-O-14, May 20, 2026), 'Building Permit Fees' table. Same table used for all building permits, including commercial. |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Plan Check Fee — 65% of Building Fee.' |
| Electrical Fee (included with building permit for MEP) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Electrical Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| Mechanical Fee (included with building permit for MEP) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Mechanical Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| Plumbing Fee (included with building permit for MEP) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Plumbing Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the sum of the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing fees | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Surcharge — 1% of the sum of Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Fees.' |
| Pre-Plan Check Fee (credited toward building permit fee; non-refundable after plan review commences) | $0 (<$100,000 valuation); $200 ($100,000–$300,000); $1,000 ($300,000–$500,000); $2,000 ($500,000–$1,000,000); $5,000 ($1,000,000–$10,000,000); $10,000 (>$10,000,000) | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Pre-Plan Check Fees' table. |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired in Midvale prior to installation or modification of any new signage. Submitted as a building permit application per the city's Sign Permit Procedure; fees are based on the valuation of the proposed sign, per Resolution 2/26/02C, applying the city's own Building Permit Fees valuation table published in the Municipal Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation or modification of any new signage
- Allowable sign types, areas, heights, and setbacks are governed by the applicable sign ordinance for the property's zoning district in the Midvale City Zoning Ordinance
- An inspection is required after the sign is installed
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit Application FormSubmitted as a building permit application via midvale.utah.gov (Building & Safety webpage)
- RequiredSign Elevation PlansTwo (2) copies, drawn to scale, showing sign dimensions and sign area; for wall, window, and awning signs, include a building elevation showing all proposed and existing signs plus horizontal and vertical building dimensions
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsTwo (2) copies for all monument signs and wall signs, indicating method of installation, connections, guy lines, supports, footings, and materials
- RequiredSite PlanDrawn to scale, showing the proposed sign location by street address
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee | Based on Sign Value Per Resolution 2/26/02C — uses the same Building Permit Fees valuation table published in the city's own Municipal Fee Schedule | Re-chased 2026-07-20: Midvale's FY2026 Approved Municipal Fee Schedule (cms1files.revize.com/midvale/Document%20Center/Government/Departments/Administrative%20Services/Finance/2026/Midvale%20City%20Municipal%20Fee%20Schedule%20FY%202026%20updated.pdf), Community Development Fees section, lists 'Sign Permit ... Based on Sign Value Per Resolution 2/26/02C' — i.e., a specific city resolution (Feb 26, 2002, Exhibit/Item C) governs the valuation-based calculation. The same fee-schedule document's Building Permit Fees table (page 1) is: $0-$100,000 valuation uses a base Building Permit Fee tier; $100,001-$125,000: $48 + $9.30 per additional $1,000; $125,001-$150,000: $978 for first $100,000 + $14 per additional $1,000; $150,001-$200,000: $1,328 for first $125,000 + $10.10 per additional $1,000; $200,001-$600,000: $1,580 for first $150,000 + $7 per additional $1,000; $600,001-$1,100,000: $1,930 for first $200,000 + $5.60 per additional $1,000; over $1,100,001: $6,545 for first $1,100,000 + $3.65 per additional $1,000. This is the table Resolution 2/26/02C applies to sign valuation. |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Peer Review and Permit
VerifiedFire code enforcement for Midvale City runs through Unified Fire Authority (UFA), not Midvale's own Building & Safety Division — UFA's FY26/27 Adopted Budget organizational chart lists a Prevention Specialist assigned to 'Midvale City' fire and life-safety system plan review. UFA requires a mandatory third-party 'peer review' (technical opinion and report) of automatic fire sprinkler and fire alarm/detection system plans under IFC Section 104.7.2, submitted to a UFA-approved private review firm before UFA itself will process the permit. UFA itself charges no fee for this: its Fire Prevention division's Appendix A Fee Schedule (p.294-296) has no sprinkler/alarm line item, and its Revenue Summary (p.288) itemizes the division's ENTIRE fee revenue as only Hazardous Materials & Tank Permits, Firewatch Reimbursements, and Fireworks Permits — confirming, not just failing to find, that no UFA fee exists for these permits. The only real-world cost is the third-party review firm's own privately-set rate.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- New installation or modification of an automatic fire sprinkler system, or new installation/modification of a fire alarm and detection system, within Midvale (a UFA member community)
- Plans for systems above the peer-review exception thresholds must first be submitted to a UFA-approved third-party review company (not UFA directly) for a written technical opinion and report, per International Fire Code Section 104.7.2
- Peer review exceptions: installation/relocation of fewer than 20 sprinkler heads, and installation/relocation of fewer than 5 alarm/notification appliances, are exempt from the third-party peer-review requirement (pre-engineered kitchen hood suppression systems and fire hydrant/underground supply line work are also exempt)
- After third-party review is complete, plans and the reviewer's written comments are submitted to UFA (ufaplansubmittal@unifiedfire.org) for final processing
- System designer must be NICET Level III (or better) certified, a Fire Protection Engineer, or a licensed engineer with specific fire protection training, per UFA's submittal guides
Required documents
- RequiredFire Sprinkler Plan — Submittal GuideUFA Fire Prevention Division form listing sprinkler-specific submittal requirements: NFPA 13/13-R/13-D design basis, hydraulic calculations, manufacturer cut sheets, antifreeze limits, and remote monitoring requirement for systems with 20+ heads.
- RequiredFire Alarm Plan — Submittal GuideUFA Fire Prevention Division form listing fire alarm-specific submittal requirements: NFPA 72 design basis, battery calculations, horn/strobe candela settings, and off-site monitoring requirements.
- RequiredPeer Review for Fire Protection Systems — Approved Third-Party ListUFA's published list of approved third-party review companies/individuals (e.g., Craig Blue PE Inc., Protection Consultants Inc., Spectrum Engineers, West Coast Code Consultants, and others); some are approved for water-based automatic fire suppression (AFS) systems only. Applicants choose and pay one of these firms directly for the required peer review before UFA will process the permit.
- RequiredRecord of Completion — Fire Alarm SystemUFA form documenting final fire alarm system completion details.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UFA Plan Review / Permit Fee (fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems) | $0 — UFA charges no separate plan-review or permit fee | Confirmed directly against UFA's FY26/27 Adopted Budget (unifiedfireut.gov/wp-content/uploads/ProposedBudget_040626.pdf), Fire Prevention division Revenue Summary, p.288: the division's complete FY27 fee revenue is broken out into exactly three categories — Hazardous Materials & Tank Permits ($370,000), Firewatch Reimbursements ($9,000), and Fireworks Permits ($6,000), totaling $385,000. No fire sprinkler or fire alarm permit fee line item exists anywhere in that revenue breakdown or in the division's own Appendix A Fee Schedule (p.294-296, which covers only hazmat tank installs, spray booths, fireworks displays, aerosol products, cryogenic fluid, and pyroxylin plastics), confirming UFA itself does not bill a permit fee for fire protection systems. |
| Third-Party Peer Review Fee (paid to private reviewer, not UFA) | Not published — set independently by each approved third-party reviewer | UFA's 'Peer Review for Fire Protection Systems' roster (unifiedfireut.gov/wp-content/uploads/ThirdPartyList-1.pdf) lists UFA-approved private engineering firms/individuals and instructs applicants to submit plans to the company of their choice — UFA does not set, collect, or publish this fee since it is a private commercial transaction between the applicant and the reviewer they select. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedMidvale does not publish a distinct EV-charger fee line item. Per the Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, installing an EV charger (EVSE) is electrical work billed under the city's general Electrical Permit — as a standalone Service Charge (over-the-counter permit) or, if tied to a new building permit, at 5% of the Building Permit Fee.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property
- New dedicated circuit and/or panel/service capacity to serve the charger
- Compliance with the 2023 NEC, adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (online)Submit via forms.midvaleut.gov.
- OptionalContractor Verification FormRequired for licensed-contractor work, per the Midvale Building & Safety Document Center.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Service Charge (over-the-counter permit — standalone) | $47 electrical fee + $0.47 surcharge | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table: 'Service Charge — $47 electrical fee + 0.47 surcharge.' Applies to a standalone EV charger circuit/service install not tied to a new building permit. |
| Electrical Fee (tied to a new building permit) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Electrical Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedMidvale is served by the Unified Fire Authority (UFA), not an in-house city fire department — UFA's FY26/27 Adopted Budget organizational chart lists a dedicated Prevention Specialist assigned to 'Midvale City.' Per International Fire Code Section 104.7.2 as enforced by UFA, installation or modification of a fire alarm and detection system requires a mandatory third-party 'peer review' (technical opinion and report), submitted to a UFA-approved private review firm, before UFA itself will process the permit — a distinct process from Midvale's own Building & Safety permitting. UFA charges no separate dollar fee for this permit itself: its Fire Prevention division's Appendix A Fee Schedule (FY26/27 Adopted Budget, p.294-296) has no fire alarm line item, and its Revenue Summary (p.288) itemizes the division's entire fee revenue as only Hazardous Materials & Tank Permits, Firewatch Reimbursements, and Fireworks Permits — confirming no UFA fee exists for fire alarm permits, rather than one merely not being found. The only real-world cost is the third-party review firm's own privately-set rate.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- New installation or modification of a fire alarm and detection system or related equipment within Midvale (a UFA member community), per International Fire Code Section 104.7.2 as enforced by the Unified Fire Authority
- Plans must first be submitted to a UFA-approved third-party reviewing firm of the applicant's choice for a written technical opinion and report, UNLESS the scope is limited to installation or relocation of fewer than 5 alarm/notification appliances (exempted per UFA's published Peer Review for Fire Protection Systems notice)
- After third-party review is complete, plans and the reviewer's written comments are submitted to UFA (ufaplansubmittal@unifiedfire.org) for final processing
- A Record of Completion for the fire alarm system, per UFA's published form, upon project completion
- System designer must be NICET Level III (or better) certified, a Fire Protection Engineer, or a licensed engineer with specific fire protection training, per UFA's submittal guides
- Any associated construction work still requires the applicable Midvale Building Permit through forms.midvaleut.gov
Required documents
- RequiredFire Alarm Plan — Submittal GuideUFA Fire Prevention Division form listing fire alarm-specific submittal requirements: NFPA 72 design basis, battery calculations, horn/strobe candela settings, and off-site monitoring requirements.
- RequiredPeer Review for Fire Protection Systems — Approved Third-Party ListUFA's published list of approved third-party review companies/individuals applicants must choose from and pay directly for the required peer review before UFA will process the permit.
- RequiredRecord of Completion — Fire Alarm SystemUFA form documenting final fire alarm system completion details.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UFA Fire Alarm Permit / Plan Review Fee | $0 — UFA charges no separate plan-review or permit fee | Confirmed directly against UFA's FY26/27 Adopted Budget (unifiedfireut.gov/wp-content/uploads/ProposedBudget_040626.pdf), Fire Prevention division Revenue Summary, p.288: the division's complete FY27 fee revenue is broken out into exactly three categories — Hazardous Materials & Tank Permits ($370,000), Firewatch Reimbursements ($9,000), and Fireworks Permits ($6,000). No fire alarm permit fee line item exists anywhere in that revenue breakdown or in the division's own Appendix A Fee Schedule (p.294-296), confirming UFA itself does not bill a permit fee for fire alarm systems. |
| Third-Party Peer Review Fee (paid to private reviewer, not UFA) | Not published — set independently by each approved third-party reviewer | UFA's 'Peer Review for Fire Protection Systems' roster (unifiedfireut.gov/wp-content/uploads/ThirdPartyList-1.pdf) lists UFA-approved private engineering firms/individuals and instructs applicants to submit plans to the company of their choice — UFA does not set, collect, or publish this fee since it is a private commercial transaction between the applicant and the reviewer they select. |
Change of Use / Nonconforming Use Permit
VerifiedMidvale has no single permit literally named 'Change of Use Permit.' A change of use is instead processed through whichever of several distinct, separately fee'd mechanisms applies: (1) since Midvale business licenses are non-transferable between owners or locations, any new tenant, new use, or new ownership at an existing commercial space requires closing the old Commercial Business License and filing a new Commercial Business License Application (Base Fee $137, plus a variable fee set by business category); (2) if the Planning Department determines the new use requires zoning approval, a Conditional Use Permit or Administrative Conditional Use Permit ($250 each, per the FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule's Community Development Fees section) must be obtained as part of that same business-license workflow before the license is issued; (3) if the use change is accompanied by construction or a change in IBC/IEBC occupancy classification, it is processed as the Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit (see those permit types in this file) rather than as a standalone change-of-use product; and (4) within Midvale's Main Street Form-Based Code (MS-FBC) district specifically, nonconforming lots, uses, structures, or signs are governed by MS-FBC administration provisions at Midvale Municipal Code Section 17-7-11.11, under which nonconformity rights run with the property and are unaffected by a change in tenancy or ownership, and the Community Development Director determines whether a use qualifies as a legal nonconformity. The full text of Section 17-7-11.11 and Title 17's citywide Chapter 17-6 (Supplementary Regulations) could not be independently fetched — midvale.municipal.codes returns a Cloudflare bot-challenge (HTTP 403) on every direct-fetch attempt, the same block already documented elsewhere in this record for Title 15; the MS-FBC nonconformity language above is drawn from indexed excerpts of that same official code site, not a directly retrieved full page.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- New tenant, new use, or new ownership at an existing commercial space requires a new Commercial Business License Application — Midvale licenses are non-transferable between owners or locations, so the prior license must be closed and a new one obtained rather than 'changed,' per the Business Licensing Frequently Asked Questions page
- Step 1 of the Commercial Business License process is to contact the Planning Department (801-567-7200 ext. 1018 / planning@midvaleut.gov) to verify the proposed use complies with zoning at that location, before signing a lease or filing the license application
- If Planning determines the proposed use requires a Conditional Use Permit or Administrative Conditional Use Permit, that permit ($250) must be applied for and approved before the business license can be issued, per the Commercial Business License Application's published approval workflow
- Any construction, or structural/electrical/mechanical/plumbing changes needed to accommodate the new use, must be completed and approved by the Building Department before the business license can be issued
- Within the Main Street Form-Based Code (MS-FBC) district, a change involving a legally nonconforming use or structure is governed by MS-FBC administration provisions at Midvale Municipal Code Section 17-7-11.11
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Business License ApplicationRequired for any new tenant, use, or ownership at a commercial location; includes the Commercial Business License Fee Schedule and the application's Business License Workflow diagram (Planning Department zoning review, Conditional Use Permit step if triggered, inspections, then invoice and license issuance).
- OptionalConditional Use Permit Application / Administrative Conditional Use Permit ApplicationFiled with Community Development if the Planning Department determines the proposed use requires conditional-use zoning approval; includes a Property Owner's Affidavit and Agent Authorization.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Business License — New Application | $137 base fee, plus a variable fee by business category (e.g., Personal Services $50, Commercial Retail $110, Restaurant/Food Establishment $300, Professional Services $30, Education $500) | Midvale Commercial Business License Application, 'Commercial Business License Fee Schedule' page: 'Commercial Business New Application Base Fee: $137,' plus the document's Variable Fees table by business category. Required because Midvale licenses are non-transferable between owners or locations — a change of use/tenant always requires a new application, not an amendment fee. |
| Conditional Use Permit / Administrative Conditional Use Permit | $250 (each) | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Community Development Fees' section: 'Conditional Use Permit — $250' and 'Administrative Conditional Use — $250,' confirmed against the identical $250 fee printed on both the Conditional Use Permit Application and Administrative Conditional Use Permit Application PDFs. Only required if the Planning Department determines the new use needs conditional-use zoning approval; a per-address noticing fee ($0.50/address, per the same fee schedule) applies in addition upon submittal. |
| Building Permit (if construction accompanies the use change) | See Commercial Building Permit / Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit fee tables in this file | The Commercial Business License Application's Step 2 requires any structural, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing changes to be completed and approved by the Building Department before the business license can be issued; this is billed under the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fees table, not a separate change-of-use fee. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.
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