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Sign Permit — Unincorporated Sevier County, Utah · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/seviercountyut/latest/seviercounty_ut/0-0-0-2395
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Sign Permit in Unincorporated Sevier County, Utah
Required for erecting, moving, reconstructing, enlarging, or structurally altering a sign in unincorporated Sevier County, governed by a dedicated sign subchapter of the county's Buildings and Construction chapter (Sevier County Code §§150.35-150.44, Ord. 2020-9-1, passed 9-14-2020). Non-attached advertising structures (billboards/outdoor advertising) are permitted only in Commercial and Industrial zones (not AG, GRF-20R, GRF-20S, or RA) and must be issued a building permit prior to construction per §150.44(4). No separate sign-permit fee schedule is published; sign permits are processed and fee-assessed through the same Building Department building-permit mechanism as other construction (the county's own Residential Building Permit page/fee data in this file likewise publishes no dollar fee table).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
When you need this permit
- All non-attached signs and outdoor advertising structures must be issued a building permit prior to construction (§150.44(4))
- Constructed of materials prescribed by the International Building Code; construction techniques approved by the county's chief Building Inspector (§150.44(4))
- Non-attached advertising structures (billboards) permitted only in Commercial and Industrial zones — not permitted in AG, GRF-20R, GRF-20S, or RA zones (§150.44(A) table)
- Maximum area of 750 square feet per face, exclusive of border and trim, for non-attached outdoor advertising structures (§150.44(B)(1))
- Maximum height of 25 feet for non-attached advertising structures (§150.44(B)(2))
- Setback from highway/interstate right-of-way: minimum 10 feet, maximum 125 feet (§150.44(B)(3)(c))
- Minimum 1,500 feet spacing between non-attached advertising structures measured in any direction (§150.44(B)(3)(d))
- Minimum 9 feet clearance from grade to bottom of sign where a sign extends over a public or private walkway; minimum 14 feet clearance where a sign protrudes into a traffic area or parking lot
- No sign may obstruct the clear-view area at an intersection or be confused with an authorized traffic sign/signal
- Temporary signs (political, yard sale, real estate, special-event) permitted per §150.40 subject to size/duration limits; see tips
- No lighting associated with a sign may permit direct rays to penetrate onto adjoining residential property so as to constitute a nuisance
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Tips
- Sevier County's sign code (§§150.35-150.44) is a genuinely distinct ordinance subchapter with its own definitions, zone table, and construction standards — but sign permits are still issued and fee-assessed through the ordinary Building Department building-permit process, not a separate 'sign permit' fee line.
- Billboards and other non-attached advertising structures are allowed ONLY in Commercial and Industrial zones per the §150.44(A) table — not in AG, GRF-20R, GRF-20S, or RA zones.
- Temporary signs are allowed in any zone without a distinct permit in specific cases: political signs up to 32 sq ft (must be removed within 14 days after the election, not within 150 feet of polling places), yard-sale signs up to 8 sq ft, real estate signs, and event signs advertised up to 30 days in advance and removed within 14 days after the event (up to 50 sq ft for multi-tenant/commercial/industrial properties, 8 sq ft otherwise) — per §150.40.
- A-frame signs, vehicle-mounted advertising signs, and signs attached to utility poles/curbstones/hydrants are prohibited countywide per §150.37 (definitions/prohibitions section).
- Recurring temporary/moveable signs (A-frame, trailer, pedestal-type) require a fee-based agreement with the County Commissioners based on the sign's valuation, per the TEMPORARY SIGN definition in §150.36.
Frequently asked questions
Unincorporated Sevier County requires a sign permit for: All non-attached signs and outdoor advertising structures must be issued a building permit prior to construction (§150.44(4)); Constructed of materials prescribed by the International Building Code; construction techniques approved by the county's chief Building Inspector (§150.44(4)); Non-attached advertising structures (billboards) permitted only in Commercial and Industrial zones — not permitted in AG, GRF-20R, GRF-20S, or RA zones (§150.44(A) table); Maximum area of 750 square feet per face, exclusive of border and trim, for non-attached outdoor advertising structures (§150.44(B)(1)); Maximum height of 25 feet for non-attached advertising structures (§150.44(B)(2)); Setback from highway/interstate right-of-way: minimum 10 feet, maximum 125 feet (§150.44(B)(3)(c)); Minimum 1,500 feet spacing between non-attached advertising structures measured in any direction (§150.44(B)(3)(d)); Minimum 9 feet clearance from grade to bottom of sign where a sign extends over a public or private walkway; minimum 14 feet clearance where a sign protrudes into a traffic area or parking lot; No sign may obstruct the clear-view area at an intersection or be confused with an authorized traffic sign/signal; Temporary signs (political, yard sale, real estate, special-event) permitted per §150.40 subject to size/duration limits; see tips; No lighting associated with a sign may permit direct rays to penetrate onto adjoining residential property so as to constitute a nuisance. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Sevier County Building, Planning and Zoning Department at (435) 893-0420 before starting work.
Unincorporated Sevier County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Sevier County Building, Planning and Zoning Department at (435) 893-0420 for current turnaround.
You'll need: Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Apply through Sevier County Building, Planning and Zoning Department at 250 North Main Street, Suite 131, P.O. Box 517, Richfield, UT 84701. Phone: (435) 893-0420. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (lunch 12:00–1:00 PM, per the county's official 'Applying for a Building Permit' cheat sheet). Official information: https://www.sevier.utah.gov/departments/county_departments/building___planning___zoning/obtaining_a_building_permit.php.
Unincorporated Sevier County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); the statewide 2024-cycle code update took effect July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC previously in force.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); the IRC remains the 2021 edition, unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide update cycle.; 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 Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective since July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IEBC.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Utah amendments — 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.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — current statewide electrical code, unchanged in the July 1, 2026 statewide update.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), effective since July 1, 2026. Not separately listed on Sevier County's own Building/Planning/Zoning webpages as of the sources checked (2026-07-08 and re-checked 2026-07-16) — added here because the statute adopts it statewide regardless of the county page's omission.; 2024 residential provisions of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), effective since July 1, 2026. Not separately listed on Sevier County's own Building/Planning/Zoning webpages as of the sources checked (2026-07-08 and re-checked 2026-07-16) — added here because the statute adopts it statewide regardless of the county page's omission.; Sevier County Code Chapter 150 (Buildings and Construction), §§ 150.01–150.47 — local building-permit administration ordinance; the county's official code-hosting site (codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/seviercountyut) is a fully JavaScript-rendered platform that returns only the section-title table of contents (confirmed section numbers 150.01–150.08, 150.20–150.22, 150.35–150.47) to automated fetch tools, not the underlying section body text, so specific ordinance language beyond section titles/numbers could not be independently rendered. Section 150.20 (Building Permit Required for All Buildings) and its penalty language ('investigation fee...same as the permit fee...double fee') are independently confirmed via the county's own official 'Obtaining a Building Permit' webpage, which quotes this requirement directly.; NOTE (added 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 by this transition. Live-checked the Sevier County 'Obtaining a Building Permit' page today — it cites no code edition years at all, 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 Unincorporated Sevier County overview page for the full list.
Yes. Sevier County Code §150.44(4) requires that all non-attached signs and outdoor advertising structures be issued a building permit prior to construction, and the sign must comply with the standards in the county's dedicated sign subchapter (§§150.35-150.44, Ord. 2020-9-1). No separate sign-permit fee is published — signs are processed through the standard Building Department building-permit mechanism.
Per the zone table in §150.44(A), non-attached advertising structures (billboards) are permitted only in Commercial and Industrial zones, and are not permitted in the AG, GRF-20R, GRF-20S, or RA zones. Maximum size is 750 sq ft per face and maximum height is 25 feet, with specific setback and spacing requirements.
Sources & verification
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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 Unincorporated Sevier County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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