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Monticello building permits
VerifiedMonticello, Utah — as published 2026-07-08.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and two-family residential construction, moving a trailer or pre-built home onto a lot, and any addition, remodeling, or demolition in Monticello. Fees are valuation-based per the city's Consolidated Fee Schedule; plan review must be completed within the statutory 14-business-day window (after a 3-business-day completeness screening period) required by Utah Code § 10-20-909 for one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes — Monticello's own New Residential Building Permit Checklist explicitly states this statutory figure to applicants.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or two-family residential construction, moving a trailer/pre-built home onto a lot, or any addition, remodel, or demolition
- Complete set of plans drawn to scale, submitted to the Building Official for review (per the city's Plan Requirements sheet); plans for single-family residences generally need not be architect/engineer-stamped unless the Building Official deems it necessary given project scope/design
- Legal description and San Juan County property tax parcel number
- Building permit application filled out completely and signed by the owner or agent, listing all contractors/subcontractors with current Utah Contractor license (name, license number, licensed trades, expiration date), address, phone, and email
- Property must be deeded in the applicant's name and recorded in the San Juan County Recorder's Office before permit issuance (or a notarized statement from the legal owner granting permission to build)
- Owner-builders performing their own work on a personal, non-commercial single-family residence must submit the Owner Build Certification and Agreement prior to beginning construction, per the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act; all commercial project work must be performed by licensed contractors — commercial owners may not act as their own contractor in Utah
Required documents
- RequiredNew Residential Building Permit ChecklistMonticello's official checklist (monticelloutah.org, 'Building Permit' media folder) covering building address, parcel number, owner contact info, proof of ownership, point of contact, contractor/subcontractor info, easement acknowledgement, utility connection requests, and a detailed project-description list (setbacks, square footage, zone, height, garage size, project cost, floor plan, roof detail, structural calculations, stair sections, utility connections, elevation views). States verbatim: 'The state of Utah allows 14 business days to approve a COMPLETED building permit.'
- RequiredBuilding Permit Acknowledgement of Easements and EncumbrancesOfficial form (monticelloutah.org, 'Building Permit' media folder) acknowledging easements within the property lines.
- OptionalOwner Builder Certification and AgreementRequired prior to beginning construction for any owner acting as their own contractor on a personal-use, non-commercial single-family residence, per the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act as cited on Monticello's Building Permits page.
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (iworq Citizen Portal)Monticello's online permitting portal (monticello.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/monticello), linked directly from the city's Building and Zoning department page as 'Building Permits.'
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, as of 04/14/2026) | $1–$500: $23.50 flat. $501–$2,000: $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100. $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000. $25,001–$50,000: $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000. $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000. $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000. $1,000,000 and up: $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000. | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table, dated as of 04/14/2026 (signed ordinance 2026-06), retrieved from monticelloutah.org/media/Consolidated%20fee%20Schedule/signed-ordinance-2026-06-consolidated-fee-schedule-update.pdf. |
| Building Inspection Fee | $65.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Building Inspection Fee — $65.00.' |
| State Fee | 1% of Permit Fee | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'State Fee — 1% of Permit Fee' (statewide building-permit surcharge). |
| Residential Plan Review (valuation $5,001 or more) | $130.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Residential Plan Review (Valuation $5,001 or more) — $130.00.' |
| Minor Residential Plan Review (valuation $5,000 or less) | $50.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Minor Residential Plan Review (Valuation $5,000 or less) — $50.00.' |
| 6-month Building Permit Extension Fee | $50.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: '6-month Building Permit Extension Fee — $50.00.' |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial building construction in Monticello. The city bills commercial construction under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table used for residential construction — Monticello's Consolidated Fee Schedule (as of 04/14/2026) does not maintain a separate commercial valuation track — but assesses a Commercial Plan Review fee of $65.00 per hour instead of the flat residential plan-review fee. Utah law requires commercial building plans to be designed, drawn, and stamped by a Utah Licensed Architect or Engineer (Utah Code §§ 58-22-305 and 58-3a-304 — the exemption from stamped plans applies only to one- and two-family dwellings, not commercial structures), and all commercial project work must be performed by licensed contractors; commercial owners may not act as their own contractor in Utah.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial building construction (new construction, addition, remodel, or change of occupancy)
- Utah law requires commercial building plans to be designed, drawn, and stamped by a Utah Licensed Architect or Engineer (Utah Code §§ 58-22-305 and 58-3a-304 — the exemption from stamped plans applies only to one- and two-family dwellings, not commercial structures)
- All commercial project work must be performed by licensed contractors under the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act — commercial owners may not act as their own contractor
- Legal description and San Juan County property tax parcel number
- Building permit application listing all contractors/subcontractors with current Utah Contractor license (name, license number, licensed trades, expiration date)
- Property must be deeded in the applicant's name and recorded in the San Juan County Recorder's Office before permit issuance (or a notarized statement from the legal owner granting permission to build)
Required documents
- RequiredComplete Set of Plans and Engineering, Stamped by a Utah Licensed Architect or EngineerRequired for all commercial construction; the one-/two-family dwelling exemption from stamped plans does not apply to commercial structures.
- RequiredSite Plan (to scale)Per the city's Plan Requirements sheet.
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (iworq Citizen Portal)Monticello's online permitting portal (monticello.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/monticello).
- RequiredLegal Description and San Juan County Property Tax Parcel NumberLocatable on the applicant's tax notice.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table as residential) | $1–$500: $23.50 flat. $501–$2,000: $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100. $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000. $25,001–$50,000: $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000. $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000. $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000. $1,000,000 and up: $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000. | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance dated 04/14/2026, ordinance 2026-06), retrieved from monticelloutah.org/media/Consolidated%20fee%20Schedule/signed-ordinance-2026-06-consolidated-fee-schedule-update.pdf, 'Building Permit Fees' section — verified directly against the rendered PDF page image (the same valuation table used for residential construction; the schedule does not maintain a separate commercial valuation track). |
| Building Inspection Fee | $65.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance dated 04/14/2026, ordinance 2026-06), retrieved from monticelloutah.org/media/Consolidated%20fee%20Schedule/signed-ordinance-2026-06-consolidated-fee-schedule-update.pdf, 'Building Permit Fees' section — verified directly against the rendered PDF page image (the same valuation table used for residential construction; the schedule does not maintain a separate commercial valuation track). |
| State Fee | 1% of Permit Fee | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance dated 04/14/2026, ordinance 2026-06), retrieved from monticelloutah.org/media/Consolidated%20fee%20Schedule/signed-ordinance-2026-06-consolidated-fee-schedule-update.pdf, 'Building Permit Fees' section — verified directly against the rendered PDF page image (the same valuation table used for residential construction; the schedule does not maintain a separate commercial valuation track). |
| Commercial Plan Review (per Hour) | $65.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Commercial Plan Review (per Hour) — $65.00' — verified directly against the rendered PDF page image (page 2 of the fee schedule document); billed hourly instead of the flat $130/$50 residential plan-review fee. |
| 6-month Building Permit Extension Fee | $50.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance dated 04/14/2026, ordinance 2026-06), retrieved from monticelloutah.org/media/Consolidated%20fee%20Schedule/signed-ordinance-2026-06-consolidated-fee-schedule-update.pdf, 'Building Permit Fees' section — verified directly against the rendered PDF page image (the same valuation table used for residential construction; the schedule does not maintain a separate commercial valuation track). |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for tenant improvement / tenant finish work inside an existing commercial building in Monticello (e.g., interior build-out following a shell permit, or remodel of existing commercial space). Monticello's Consolidated Fee Schedule maintains no separate tenant-improvement fee tier — tenant improvement work is billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table and the same $65.00-per-hour Commercial Plan Review fee as new commercial construction.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Tenant improvement / tenant finish work, remodel, or change of occupancy inside an existing commercial building
- Utah law requires commercial building plans to be designed, drawn, and stamped by a Utah Licensed Architect or Engineer (Utah Code §§ 58-22-305 and 58-3a-304 — the exemption from stamped plans applies only to one- and two-family dwellings, not commercial structures)
- All commercial project work must be performed by licensed contractors — commercial owners may not act as their own contractor
- Legal description and San Juan County property tax parcel number
- Building permit application listing all contractors/subcontractors with current Utah Contractor license
Required documents
- RequiredComplete Set of Plans and Engineering, Stamped by a Utah Licensed Architect or Engineer (where applicable to scope)Required for structural, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing tenant-improvement scope.
- OptionalSite Plan (to scale)Per the city's Plan Requirements sheet; may be waived by the Building Official for interior-only scopes with no site changes.
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (iworq Citizen Portal)Monticello's online permitting portal.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table as new commercial construction) | $1–$500: $23.50 flat. $501–$2,000: $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100. $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000. $25,001–$50,000: $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000. $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000. $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000. $1,000,000 and up: $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000. | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance dated 04/14/2026, ordinance 2026-06), retrieved from monticelloutah.org/media/Consolidated%20fee%20Schedule/signed-ordinance-2026-06-consolidated-fee-schedule-update.pdf, 'Building Permit Fees' section — verified directly against the rendered PDF page image (the same valuation table used for residential construction; the schedule does not maintain a separate commercial valuation track). Monticello does not publish a reduced or distinct valuation table for tenant-improvement scope; the improvement's construction valuation is run through the same table. |
| Building Inspection Fee | $65.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance dated 04/14/2026, ordinance 2026-06), retrieved from monticelloutah.org/media/Consolidated%20fee%20Schedule/signed-ordinance-2026-06-consolidated-fee-schedule-update.pdf, 'Building Permit Fees' section — verified directly against the rendered PDF page image (the same valuation table used for residential construction; the schedule does not maintain a separate commercial valuation track). |
| State Fee | 1% of Permit Fee | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance dated 04/14/2026, ordinance 2026-06), retrieved from monticelloutah.org/media/Consolidated%20fee%20Schedule/signed-ordinance-2026-06-consolidated-fee-schedule-update.pdf, 'Building Permit Fees' section — verified directly against the rendered PDF page image (the same valuation table used for residential construction; the schedule does not maintain a separate commercial valuation track). |
| Commercial Plan Review (per Hour) | $65.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section — same hourly commercial plan-review rate applies to tenant-improvement scope as to new commercial construction; no separate TI rate is published. |
| 6-month Building Permit Extension Fee | $50.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance dated 04/14/2026, ordinance 2026-06), retrieved from monticelloutah.org/media/Consolidated%20fee%20Schedule/signed-ordinance-2026-06-consolidated-fee-schedule-update.pdf, 'Building Permit Fees' section — verified directly against the rendered PDF page image (the same valuation table used for residential construction; the schedule does not maintain a separate commercial valuation track). |
Sign Permit
VerifiedA building permit is required in Monticello for the placement, construction, or alteration of most signs, per City Code section 10-2-6 (Signs), unless the sign qualifies as an exempt or temporary sign. The fee is a flat $20.00, set by City Council resolution and published in the city's Consolidated Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Placement, construction, or structural alteration of a sign not otherwise exempt or temporary under 10-2-6
- Detailed scale drawings of all existing and proposed signs on the lot
- Zoning administrator review within five (5) days of a complete application
- Post-installation inspection by the zoning administrator
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationOne application and permit may cover multiple signs on the same lot or parcel
- RequiredDetailed DrawingsMust show: height of all signs on the lot; square footage of each individual sign; total combined square footage of all signs on the lot; site plan indicating street frontage length, building/parking/driveway/landscape locations, and all existing/proposed signs on site; overall dimensions, design, structure, materials, proposed copy, and illumination specifications; and photographs of the lot
- OptionalLiability Insurance ProofRequired for projecting signs over public rights of way, before a permit will be issued
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee | $20.00 | City Code 10-2-6(O)(3) states each application shall be accompanied by 'the applicable fee, which shall be established by resolution of the city council.' Re-chased 2026-07-20: found the actual dollar figure in the city's own Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance 2026-06, dated 04/14/2026, monticelloutah.org/media/Consolidated%20fee%20Schedule/signed-ordinance-2026-06-consolidated-fee-schedule-update.pdf), page 13 of the PDF, 'Planning & Zoning Fees' table: 'Sign Permit ... $20.00' — verified by rendering the page to an image and reading the table visually to rule out a column-jumbling misread. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
Monticello's Consolidated Fee Schedule (as of 04/14/2026, Ordinance 2026-06) does not publish a distinct EV-charger fee line item, and the city has no general electrical-permit category — only a single valuation-based Building Permit Fee and a flat $65.00 Building Inspection Fee. A full-text search of the fee schedule found zero mentions of 'EV,' 'electric vehicle,' 'charging station,' 'EVSE,' or a standalone electrical-trade fee. The city has not published explicit confirmation of how EV charger installs are billed, so this entry is marked partial confidence.
Reviewed 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property
- Building Permit Application submitted to the Monticello City Building Official
- Confirm applicable fee category directly with the Building Official before applying, since no EV-specific or general electrical-permit line item is published
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Monticello City Building Official; requires a complete set of scaled plans, legal description/parcel number, and licensed contractor information per Monticello's official Building Permits page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Inspection Fee (closest published flat fee) | $65.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (as of 04/14/2026), 'Permit Fees' section: 'Building Inspection Fee — $65.00.' Not confirmed as EV-specific; Monticello has no standalone electrical-permit or EV-charger line item, so this is the closest published flat inspection fee that would likely apply to a standalone electrical install. |
| Permit Fee (Based on Valuation) — if applicable | $23.50 minimum (valuation $1–$500), scaling per the city's valuation table for higher-value work | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (as of 04/14/2026), 'Building Permit Fees' table. Applies if the city treats an EV charger install as valuation-based new work rather than a flat-fee inspection. |
| State Fee | 1% of Permit Fee | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (as of 04/14/2026), 'Permit Fees' section. |
Solar PV Installation Permit
VerifiedMonticello's Consolidated Fee Schedule (as of 04/14/2026, Ordinance 2026-06) does not publish a distinct solar/photovoltaic (PV) fee line item, and the city has no general electrical-trade permit category — only a single valuation-based Building Permit Fee and a flat $65.00 Building Inspection Fee. A full-text search of the complete fee schedule PDF found zero mentions of 'solar,' 'photovoltaic,' or 'PV' anywhere in its Building Permit Fees, Miscellaneous Items, or Planning & Zoning Fees sections. Rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV installations in Monticello are therefore permitted and charged through the same valuation-based Building Permit used for all other construction — consistent with the fact that Monticello's fee schedule likewise has no standalone electrical, plumbing, or mechanical trade-permit fee line. The electrical portion of any PV installation must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), including Article 690 (Solar Photovoltaic Systems), adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system at a residential or commercial property in Monticello
- Building Permit Application submitted to the Monticello City Building Official — Monticello's Consolidated Fee Schedule contains no separate solar/PV or general electrical-trade fee line item, so solar installations are billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table used for all other construction
- Electrical work must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted statewide effective 07/01/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, which includes Article 690 (Solar Photovoltaic Systems) requirements
- Installing contractor must hold a current Utah Contractor license in the applicable trade, per the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act, unless the work is performed by an owner-builder on a personal, non-commercial single-family residence
- Property must be deeded in the applicant's name and recorded in the San Juan County Recorder's Office before permit issuance (or a notarized statement from the legal owner granting permission), per Monticello's standard building-permit prerequisite
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (iworq Citizen Portal)Monticello's online permitting portal (monticello.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/monticello), linked directly from the city's Building and Zoning department page as 'Building Permits.' No separate solar/PV-specific application form is published by the city.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table used for all construction; no solar-specific line item) | $1–$500: $23.50 flat. $501–$2,000: $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100. $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000. $25,001–$50,000: $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000. $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000. $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000. $1,000,000 and up: $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000. | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance dated 04/14/2026, ordinance 2026-06), retrieved from monticelloutah.org/media/Consolidated%20fee%20Schedule/signed-ordinance-2026-06-consolidated-fee-schedule-update.pdf — full document text extracted and searched directly (2026-07-21) for 'solar,' 'photovoltaic,' and 'PV'; zero matches found anywhere in the schedule. Solar PV installations are billed on the same valuation table used for residential and commercial construction generally. |
| Building Inspection Fee | $65.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Building Inspection Fee — $65.00.' Applies to the electrical/PV inspection as it does to any other building permit; no PV-specific inspection fee is published. |
| State Fee | 1% of Permit Fee | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'State Fee — 1% of Permit Fee' (statewide building-permit surcharge). |
| Residential Plan Review (valuation $5,001 or more) | $130.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Residential Plan Review (Valuation $5,001 or more) — $130.00.' Applies if the PV installation's construction valuation exceeds $5,000, per the same rule used for any other residential improvement. |
| Minor Residential Plan Review (valuation $5,000 or less) | $50.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Minor Residential Plan Review (Valuation $5,000 or less) — $50.00.' |
Fire Sprinkler System Permit
VerifiedMonticello does not publish a distinct fire sprinkler system permit or fee. A full-text search of the city's entire 23-page Consolidated Fee Schedule (as of 04/14/2026, Ordinance 2026-06) found zero mentions of 'sprinkler,' 'suppression,' or 'fire protection system' (searched directly 2026-07-22). Monticello's own Fire Department page (monticelloutah.org/FireDepartment) offers only a free, schedule-by-phone Fire Inspection service and a separate fireworks/open-burning 'Fire Permit' -- neither is a sprinkler-system permit. Under Utah Code Section 15A-5-102(2), the 'authority having jurisdiction' (AHJ) for the State Fire Code -- which incorporates the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, per Section 15A-5-103 (last amended 2024 General Session) -- is defined as the State Fire Marshal, an authorized deputy of the State Fire Marshal, or 'the local fire enforcement authority'; for Monticello that is its own all-volunteer City Fire Department, which has published no separate sprinkler plan-review fee or process. San Juan County's own 'Fire Policy for Approved Development/Construction' (Ordinance 2022-_, adopted per Utah Code Sections 11-7, 65A-8, 53-7, and 17-53-223) is expressly limited by its own Section 3 (Applicability) to 'unincorporated areas of San Juan County' and does not apply within incorporated Monticello. Consistent with this file's EV-charger and solar-PV entries, sprinkler system work is therefore submitted with, reviewed, and inspected as part of the same Building Permit application filed with the Monticello Building Official, and billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table plus the flat $65.00 Building Inspection Fee -- no separate sprinkler-specific charge is published.
Verified 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- Installation, modification, or extension of an automatic fire sprinkler system in a building within Monticello
- Building Permit Application submitted to the Monticello City Building Official -- no separate fire-sprinkler-only application form is published by the city or its volunteer Fire Department
- Sprinkler systems must comply with the State Fire Code's incorporated International Fire Code, 2021 edition (excluding appendices), per Utah Code Section 15A-5-103, and applicable NFPA installation and testing standards
- Installing contractor/technician must hold current State Fire Marshal Office certification for Fire Sprinkler Systems -- registration is required of 'all persons engaged in the inspection and testing of automatic fire sprinkler systems,' per the State Fire Marshal Office
- Property must be deeded in the applicant's name and recorded in the San Juan County Recorder's Office before permit issuance (or a notarized statement from the legal owner granting permission), per Monticello's standard building-permit prerequisite
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (iworq Citizen Portal)Monticello's online permitting portal (monticello.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/monticello). No separate sprinkler-specific application form is published by the city; sprinkler shop drawings are submitted as part of the same building-permit plan set.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee -- valuation-based (same table used for all construction; no sprinkler-specific line item) | $1-$500: $23.50 flat. $501-$2,000: $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100. $2,001-$25,000: $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000. $25,001-$50,000: $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000. $50,001-$100,000: $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000. $100,001-$500,000: $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000. $500,001-$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000. $1,000,000 and up: $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000. | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance dated 04/14/2026, ordinance 2026-06) -- full 23-page document extracted and searched directly (2026-07-22) for 'sprinkler,' 'suppression,' and 'fire protection'; zero matches found. Sprinkler system installations are billed on the same valuation table used for all other construction. |
| Building Inspection Fee | $65.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Building Inspection Fee -- $65.00.' Applies to the sprinkler-system inspection as it does to any other building permit; no sprinkler-specific inspection fee is published. |
| State Fee | 1% of Permit Fee | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'State Fee -- 1% of Permit Fee' (statewide building-permit surcharge). |
| Commercial Plan Review (per Hour) -- if the sprinkler system is part of a commercial project | $65.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Commercial Plan Review (per Hour) -- $65.00.' Sprinkler systems are most commonly installed in commercial or multi-family occupancies; no separate fire-protection-system plan-review rate is published. |
| Residential Plan Review (valuation $5,001 or more) -- if the sprinkler system is part of a residential project | $130.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Residential Plan Review (Valuation $5,001 or more) -- $130.00.' |
Fire Alarm and Detection System Permit
VerifiedMonticello does not publish a distinct fire alarm or detection system permit or fee. A full-text search of the city's entire 23-page Consolidated Fee Schedule (as of 04/14/2026, Ordinance 2026-06) found zero mentions of 'alarm,' 'detection system,' or 'fire protection system' (searched directly 2026-07-22) -- the only 'alarm'-adjacent language anywhere in Monticello's published materials is an unrelated Business License 'Fire Inspection (Covers two visits) -- $60.00' line item, which is a business-license fire-safety walkthrough, not a fire alarm system permit. Monticello's own Fire Department page (monticelloutah.org/FireDepartment) offers only a free, schedule-by-phone Fire Inspection service and a separate fireworks/open-burning 'Fire Permit.' Under Utah Code Section 15A-5-102(2), the 'authority having jurisdiction' (AHJ) for the State Fire Code -- which incorporates the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, per Section 15A-5-103 (last amended 2024 General Session) -- is defined as the State Fire Marshal, an authorized deputy of the State Fire Marshal, or 'the local fire enforcement authority'; for Monticello that is its own all-volunteer City Fire Department, which has published no separate fire-alarm plan-review fee or process. Consistent with this file's EV-charger and solar-PV entries, fire alarm system work is therefore submitted with, reviewed, and inspected as part of the same Building Permit application filed with the Monticello Building Official, and billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table plus the flat $65.00 Building Inspection Fee -- no separate fire-alarm-specific charge is published.
Verified 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- Installation, modification, or extension of a fire alarm and detection system (or connected equipment) in a building within Monticello
- Building Permit Application submitted to the Monticello City Building Official -- no separate fire-alarm-only application form is published by the city or its volunteer Fire Department
- Fire alarm systems must comply with the State Fire Code's incorporated International Fire Code, 2021 edition (excluding appendices), per Utah Code Section 15A-5-103, and applicable NFPA installation and testing standards
- Installing contractor/technician must hold current State Fire Marshal Office certification for Fire Alarm Systems, and completed systems must be tagged with the State-approved tag for fire alarm systems by the State Fire Marshal Division
- Property must be deeded in the applicant's name and recorded in the San Juan County Recorder's Office before permit issuance (or a notarized statement from the legal owner granting permission), per Monticello's standard building-permit prerequisite
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (iworq Citizen Portal)Monticello's online permitting portal (monticello.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/monticello). No separate fire-alarm-specific application form is published by the city; fire alarm shop drawings are submitted as part of the same building-permit plan set.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee -- valuation-based (same table used for all construction; no fire-alarm-specific line item) | $1-$500: $23.50 flat. $501-$2,000: $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100. $2,001-$25,000: $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000. $25,001-$50,000: $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000. $50,001-$100,000: $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000. $100,001-$500,000: $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000. $500,001-$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000. $1,000,000 and up: $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000. | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance dated 04/14/2026, ordinance 2026-06) -- full 23-page document extracted and searched directly (2026-07-22) for 'alarm,' 'detection system,' and 'fire protection'; the only match was the unrelated Business License 'Fire Inspection (Covers two visits) -- $60.00' line item. Fire alarm system installations are billed on the same valuation table used for all other construction. |
| Building Inspection Fee | $65.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Building Inspection Fee -- $65.00.' Applies to the fire-alarm-system inspection as it does to any other building permit; no fire-alarm-specific inspection fee is published. |
| State Fee | 1% of Permit Fee | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'State Fee -- 1% of Permit Fee' (statewide building-permit surcharge). |
| Commercial Plan Review (per Hour) -- if the fire alarm system is part of a commercial project | $65.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Commercial Plan Review (per Hour) -- $65.00.' Fire alarm systems are most commonly installed in commercial or multi-family occupancies; no separate fire-protection-system plan-review rate is published. |
| Residential Plan Review (valuation $5,001 or more) -- if the fire alarm system is part of a residential project | $130.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Residential Plan Review (Valuation $5,001 or more) -- $130.00.' |
Change of Use Permit
VerifiedMonticello has no standalone 'Change of Use' or 'Change of Occupancy' permit application or dedicated fee line item. Two distinct, verified mechanisms instead govern a change of use in Monticello depending on scope. (1) If the change involves a different building-code occupancy classification or any construction/alteration, it is processed as a Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit -- this file's own commercial-building-permit entry already establishes that 'new commercial building construction (new construction, addition, remodel, or change of occupancy)' is billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table plus the $65.00-per-hour Commercial Plan Review fee, with no separate change-of-occupancy fee tier. (2) If the change of use raises a zoning-compliance question -- continuing a legally nonconforming use, or introducing a use that is only conditionally permitted in its zoning district -- Monticello's own Consolidated Fee Schedule (as of 04/14/2026, Ordinance 2026-06), 'Planning & Zoning Fees' section (page 13 of the PDF), publishes two real, distinct flat fees: a $75.00 Conditional Use Application and a $75.00 Non-Conforming Use Application (verified directly against the rendered PDF page, 2026-07-22). Monticello's Title 10 Zoning Ordinance body text could not be rendered from codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/monticellout (React-rendered site; static fetch returns only the section index, not ordinance body text -- the same limitation already documented elsewhere in this file for Title 10), so the precise local triggering criteria for each application are not independently confirmed beyond the fee-schedule line items themselves and the general Utah Municipal Land Use, Development, and Management Act framework (Utah Code Sections 10-9a-507, Conditional uses, and 10-9a-511, Nonconforming uses and noncomplying structures) that any Utah city's zoning ordinance operates within.
Verified 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- A change of occupancy classification (e.g., retail to restaurant, office to assembly) accompanied by any construction, alteration, or tenant-finish work is processed as a Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit -- see those entries in this file for the governing valuation-based fee table and Utah-licensed-architect/engineer stamped-plans requirement
- A change of use that raises a zoning question without necessarily involving construction -- continuing a legally nonconforming use, or introducing a use only conditionally permitted in the applicable zoning district -- requires a Non-Conforming Use Application or Conditional Use Application, respectively, filed with the city, per Monticello's Consolidated Fee Schedule 'Planning & Zoning Fees' section
- No standalone 'Change of Use' application form, checklist, or fee-schedule line item distinct from these two pathways is published by Monticello
- Applicant should confirm the property's zoning district (R-1, R-2, A-1, C-1, C-2, I-1, or G-1, per Ordinance 2012-01 and Ordinance 2009-19) with the Building and Zoning Department before applying, since permitted, conditional, and nonconforming-use status vary by district
Required documents
- OptionalConditional Use ApplicationFiled with the city when a proposed new use is not permitted by right in its zoning district but may be approved subject to conditions, consistent with the conditional-use framework in Utah Code Section 10-9a-507. Named and fee'd in Monticello's Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Planning & Zoning Fees' section.
- OptionalNon-Conforming Use ApplicationFiled to establish or continue a legally nonconforming use following a change of use, consistent with the nonconforming-use framework in Utah Code Section 10-9a-511. Named and fee'd in Monticello's Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Planning & Zoning Fees' section.
- OptionalBuilding Permit Application (iworq Citizen Portal)Required if construction, alteration, or tenant-finish work accompanies the change of use; processed as a Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Use Application | $75.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance 2026-06, dated 04/14/2026), page 13 of the PDF, 'Planning & Zoning Fees' table: 'Conditional Use Application ... $75.00' -- verified by rendering the page to an image and reading the table visually, 2026-07-22. |
| Non-Conforming Use Application | $75.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance 2026-06, dated 04/14/2026), page 13 of the PDF, 'Planning & Zoning Fees' table: 'Non-Conforming Use Application ... $75.00' -- verified by rendering the page to an image and reading the table visually, 2026-07-22. |
| Building Permit Fee -- valuation-based (applies only if construction/alteration accompanies the use change) | Same valuation table used for commercial construction -- e.g., $993.75 for the first $100,000 of valuation plus $5.60 per additional $1,000, to $500,000 | Per this file's commercial-building-permit and commercial-tenant-improvement-permit entries; Monticello's Consolidated Fee Schedule does not maintain a reduced or separate valuation track for change-of-use construction. |
| Commercial Plan Review (per Hour) -- if construction accompanies a commercial change of occupancy | $65.00 | Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Commercial Plan Review (per Hour) -- $65.00,' the same rate applied to new commercial construction and tenant improvement in this file's other entries. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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