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Sign Permit in Monticello, Utah

A 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Sign Permit FeeCity 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.
$20.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewMonticello’s published plan-review target
5–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Zoning Administrator Sign Inspection

    Conducted for each permit issued; if the sign does not comply, the applicant is notified and given 30 days to correct deficiencies, or the permit is rescinded

See the full Monticello inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Applications are reviewed by the zoning administrator within five (5) days of submission per City Code 10-2-6(O)(4); incomplete applications trigger a deficiency notice instead of a denial.
  • If you keep an existing, compliant sign unchanged, Monticello automatically renews the sign permit each year alongside your business license renewal, with no additional sign permit fee — a new application is only needed if you construct, place, erect, or structurally alter the sign.
  • Projecting signs over a public right of way require proof of liability insurance before the permit is issued. Contractor
  • Sign fees are set by City Council resolution rather than published directly in the sign code — the current flat fee is $20.00 per the city's Consolidated Fee Schedule (ordinance 2026-06, effective 04/14/2026).

Frequently asked questions

Yes, in most cases. Monticello City Code 10-2-6 requires a building permit for placement, construction, or alteration of signs unless the sign is exempt or temporary. The zoning administrator reviews complete applications within five days, and the fee is set by City Council resolution.

In Monticello, the published Sign Permit Fee is: $20.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Monticello's published plan-review target for a sign permit is 5–5 business days.

You'll need: Sign Permit Application; Detailed Drawings. Depending on your project, Monticello may also ask for: Liability Insurance Proof. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Monticello requires 1 inspection(s) for a sign permit, in order: Zoning Administrator Sign Inspection. Schedule each through City of Monticello Building and Zoning Department (Office of the Building Official) ((435) 587-2271).

Apply through City of Monticello Building and Zoning Department (Office of the Building Official) at 17 N 100 E, Monticello, UT 84535. Phone: (435) 587-2271, email: megang@monticelloutah.org. Office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Official information: https://www.monticelloutah.org/departments/buildingandzoning.

Monticello, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — statewide construction code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026. Monticello's own Building and Zoning page does not enumerate specific code editions; the city administers the statewide State Construction Code with no locally-published deviation found, so the current statutory statewide editions are cited directly.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix AQ — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026 (IRC edition unchanged from the prior 2023-2026 cycle).; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), effective 07/01/2026.. Local amendments apply — see the Monticello overview page for the full list.

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

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