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Alpine building permits
VerifiedAlpine, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Home)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction in Alpine City, regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC. Alpine uses a valuation-based fee structure per its own Appendix A (2008 ICC square-foot construction cost table) and Appendix B (2021 IRC Appendix AL fee schedule, as amended), plus a flat $1,000 application fee credited against the plan-check fee.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential construction
- Structural design criteria must conform to the 2021 IRC, per Alpine's official Building Permit Instructions (New Home Form #2)
- Compliance with Alpine City Zoning Ordinances and the 2021 IBC (including Appendix C and J) as adopted by Alpine City — NOTE: this is Alpine's own currently-published (as of 2026-07-16) form language; the statewide-governing edition is now the 2024 IBC per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 7/1/2026, which Alpine's form has not yet been updated to reflect
- Approved Site Plan required (Form 1 — Site Plan Instructions for New Home)
- Two complete sets of plans (footing/foundation, floor plans, elevations, construction details, framing plans, roof framing, electrical/plumbing/mechanical details, engineering, RESCheck) plus a USB flash drive with an electronic copy
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (New Home Form #2)Alpine City's official new-home building permit application, revised 4/9/2025, requiring owner, contractor, and lot information plus contractor license numbers for general, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trades.
- RequiredSite Plan Instructions (Form #1)Alpine City's official site plan submittal instructions for new homes.
- RequiredTwo Complete Plan Sets + USB Flash DriveTwo paper sets plus one electronic (USB) copy of: Approved Site Plan, Footing and Foundation Plans, Floor Plans, Elevations, Construction Detail, Floor Framing Plans, Roof Framing Plans, Electrical Details, Plumbing Details, Mechanical Details, Engineering, and RESCheck.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Application Fee (new homes/commercial buildings) | $1,000.00, payable upon submission of plans and deducted from the plan check fee | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective 11/11/2025), Section I.B.1.a: 'New Homes/Commercial Buildings — $1,000'; confirmed on the official Building Permit Application (New Home Form #2, revised 4/9/2025): 'Permit Fee $1,000.00 (Payable upon Submission of Plans).' |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (2021 IRC Appendix AL, as amended) | $1–$500: $24. $501–$2,000: $24 + $3 per additional $100 or fraction. $2,001–$40,000: $69 + $11 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $40,001–$100,000: $487 + $9 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $100,001–$500,000: $1,027 + $7 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,827 + $5 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $1,000,001–$5,000,000: $6,327 + $3 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $5,000,001 and over: $18,327 + $1 per additional $1,000 or fraction. | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Appendix B, 'Building Permit Fees (2021 IRC Appendix AL, as amended)' (source cited on the schedule itself: https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2021P2/appendix-al-permit-fees). Construction valuation is computed per Appendix A, 'Square Foot Construction Costs' (2008 ICC Building Valuation Data table) — e.g., R-3 Residential one- and two-family, Type VB construction: $101.95/sq ft; unfinished basements (all use groups): $15.00/sq ft per Appendix A footnote b. |
| One Percent State Surcharge | 1% of the building permit fee | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section I.B.4: 'One percent surcharge per building permit (Utah Code): 80 percent submitted to Utah State Government, 20 percent retained by City for administration of State collection.' |
Retaining Wall Permit
VerifiedRequired in Alpine City for retaining walls over 4 feet in exposed height under Development Code § 3.32; walls 2 feet or more (measured from top of footing to top of wall), or rock stacked steeper than 1.5:1, require engineering per Alpine's official Building Permit Instructions.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Retaining walls greater than 4 feet in exposed height require a separate Retaining Wall Permit under Alpine City Development Code § 3.32
- Retaining walls 2 feet or more (top of footing to top of wall), or rock stacked steeper than 1.5:1, must be engineered
- Slopes of 2:1 or greater require stabilization
Required documents
- RequiredRetaining Wall ApplicationAlpine City's official Retaining Wall Application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Retaining Wall Application Fee | $300 | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective 11/11/2025), Section I.B.1.d: 'Retaining Walls — $300.' |
| Retaining Wall Design Review Fee | $135/hour + mileage at the current IRS rate | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section I.B.8: 'Retaining Wall Design Review Fee — $135/hr + mileage at current IRS rate.' |
Minor Trade Permit (Furnace, A/C, Water Heater, Meter Upgrade, etc.)
VerifiedRequired in Alpine City for standalone individual trade work such as furnace/AC replacement, water heater installation, and meter upgrades, using Alpine's official 'Building Permit — Furnace, Air Conditioning, Water Heater, Meter Upgrades, etc.' application. Alpine City's Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective 11/11/2025) does not publish a distinct fee line item for EV charger/EVSE installation; a standalone EV charger circuit falls under this same Minor Trade Permit category (the $101 minimum fee for individual trade permits) alongside meter upgrades, not a separate EV-specific permit or fee.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Standalone individual trade permits including, but not limited to, meter upgrades, A/C, furnace, and water heater replacement/installation
- Contractor license number (or Owner/Builder Certification, notarized, per Department of Commerce requirement) for the applicable trade
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Furnace, Air Conditioning, Water Heater, Meter Upgrades, etc.)Alpine City's official application form for minor individual trade permits.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Fee for Issuance of Individual Permits | $101 | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective 11/11/2025), Section I.B.3: 'Minimum fees for issuance of individual permits including, but not limited to, meter upgrades, A/C, furnace, water heaters, etc. — $101.' |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial building construction in Alpine City. Alpine's Consolidated Fee Schedule places commercial buildings in the same $1,000 application-fee tier as new homes ('New Homes/Commercial Buildings — $1,000') and uses the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table (Appendix B), with construction valuation computed from Appendix A's Square Foot Construction Costs table using the applicable commercial occupancy group (e.g., Group B Business) rather than the R-3 residential rate. Alpine does not publish a separate commercial-specific application form, document checklist, or plan-review timeline distinct from this shared fee structure — consistent with Alpine being a predominantly residential/agricultural community (per its own Consolidated Fee Schedule and Apply-For permit index, which list no dedicated commercial application form) where commercial construction is comparatively infrequent.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial building construction within Alpine City
- Compliance with the 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 7/1/2026 — Alpine's own Building Permit Instructions form has not yet been updated to reflect this and still references the 2021 IBC (see codesAdopted note)
- Construction plans and engineering sufficient to establish a total construction valuation under Appendix A (Square Foot Construction Costs) for calculation of the Appendix B Building Permit Fee
- Site plan
- Buildings of unusual design, excessive magnitude, or potentially hazardous exposures may require an independent design-professional review at the Chief Building Official's discretion, per the Consolidated Fee Schedule Section I.B.5
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationAlpine's Apply-For permit index (alpineut.gov/143/Apply-For) does not list a commercial-specific building permit application form distinct from the New Home Form #2 or the Remodel/Addition/Accessory Structures form — applicants should contact the Building Department (801-756-6347) to confirm the correct application for a new commercial building.
- RequiredConstruction Plans and EngineeringPlans sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the adopted building code and to establish a construction valuation under Appendix A of the Consolidated Fee Schedule; all structures in Alpine, regardless of size, require a building permit, per Alpine's official Building Department page.
- RequiredSite PlanSite plan showing the proposed commercial structure, consistent with Alpine's site plan submittal practice for new construction (Form #1, Site Plan Instructions).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Application Fee (New Homes/Commercial Buildings) | $1,000.00, payable upon submission of plans and deducted from the plan check fee | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective 11/11/2025), Section I.B.1.a: 'New Homes/Commercial Buildings — $1,000.' |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (2021 IRC Appendix AL, as amended) | Same graduated table as residential: $1–$500: $24. $501–$2,000: $24 + $3 per additional $100 or fraction. $2,001–$40,000: $69 + $11 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $40,001–$100,000: $487 + $9 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $100,001–$500,000: $1,027 + $7 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,827 + $5 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $1,000,001–$5,000,000: $6,327 + $3 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $5,000,001 and over: $18,327 + $1 per additional $1,000 or fraction. Construction valuation for commercial buildings is computed via Appendix A using the applicable ICC occupancy-group rate — e.g., Group B (Business), Type VB construction: $109.47/sq ft; Type IA: $161.10/sq ft (Appendix A, 'Square Foot Construction Costs,' 2008 ICC Building Valuation Data table). | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Appendix B, 'Building Permit Fees (2021 IRC Appendix AL, as amended)' (source cited on the schedule itself: https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2021P2/appendix-al-permit-fees), applied per Section I.B.2: 'Building Permit Fees will be based on the construction values in Appendix A and in accordance with Appendix B.' Appendix A's 'Square Foot Construction Costs' table lists a full 2008 ICC occupancy-group schedule including Group B (Business) at $109.47/sq ft (Type VB) through $161.10/sq ft (Type IA) — this is not a residential-only table. |
| One Percent State Surcharge | 1% of the building permit fee | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section I.B.4: 'One percent surcharge per building permit (Utah Code): 80 percent submitted to Utah State Government, 20 percent retained by City for administration of State collection.' |
| Special Inspections | $130 | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section I.B.6: 'Special Inspections — $130.' Commercial construction more commonly triggers special-inspection requirements under the adopted IBC than typical residential work. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $130 | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section I.B.7: 'Re-inspection Fee — $130.' |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Covers interior tenant-finish and remodel work in existing commercial space in Alpine City. Alpine's Consolidated Fee Schedule does not publish a tenant-improvement-specific fee category (unlike neighboring Pleasant Grove, which lists a distinct 'Commercial Remodel/Tenant Improvement — $250' line item). Instead, a tenant improvement permit in Alpine falls under Alpine's general Building Permit Application fee tiers — $250 for 'Construction jobs exceeding a value of $50,000' or $25 for 'all other Building Permit Applications' — plus the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee (Appendix A/B) used for other building permits. Because no dedicated line item exists, this entry is marked partial: which general application-fee tier applies depends on the project's construction value, and this has not been independently confirmed with the Building Department for edge cases.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Interior tenant-finish or remodel work in existing commercial space within Alpine City
- Compliance with the 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 7/1/2026
- Construction plans showing the scope of interior work (wall layout, mechanical/electrical/plumbing changes, egress) sufficient to establish a construction valuation under Appendix A
- All structures in Alpine, regardless of size, require a building permit, per Alpine's official Building Department page — this applies to tenant improvement scopes as well
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationAlpine's Apply-For permit index lists a 'Building Permit (Remodel, Addition, Accessory Structures, etc.)' application form; no tenant-improvement-specific form is separately published, so this general remodel application form is the closest published match — confirm with the Building Department before submitting.
- RequiredConstruction/Renovation PlansPlans showing the interior scope of work (wall sections, MEP changes, egress) sufficient to establish a construction valuation under Appendix A of the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
- OptionalSite PlanRequired if the scope includes any exterior or site work; not required for purely interior tenant-finish work with no site changes.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Application Fee — 'Construction jobs exceeding a value of $50,000' | $250 | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective 11/11/2025), Section I.B.1.b: 'Construction jobs exceeding a value of $50,000 — $250.' Applies if the tenant improvement's construction value exceeds $50,000; otherwise the $25 tier (Section I.B.1.c) applies. Alpine does not publish a tenant-improvement-specific fee tier. |
| Building Permit Application Fee — 'Fee for all other Building Permit Applications' | $25 | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective 11/11/2025), Section I.B.1.c: 'Fee for all other Building Permit Applications — $25.' Applies if the tenant improvement's construction value does not exceed $50,000. |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (2021 IRC Appendix AL, as amended) | Same graduated table as new construction: $1–$500: $24, up to $5,000,001 and over: $18,327 + $1 per additional $1,000 or fraction. Construction valuation is computed via Appendix A using the applicable commercial occupancy group (e.g., Group B Business: $109.47/sq ft, Type VB) — Appendix A's footnote (c) states 'Per shell only buildings deduct 20 percent,' which may be relevant if the tenant space was previously unfinished shell. | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Appendix A ('Square Foot Construction Costs') and Appendix B ('Building Permit Fees (2021 IRC Appendix AL, as amended)'), applied per Section I.B.2: 'Building Permit Fees will be based on the construction values in Appendix A and in accordance with Appendix B.' |
| One Percent State Surcharge | 1% of the building permit fee | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section I.B.4: 'One percent surcharge per building permit (Utah Code): 80 percent submitted to Utah State Government, 20 percent retained by City for administration of State collection.' |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired in Alpine City for erecting, constructing, reconstructing, altering, or changing the use of any sign, under Development Code § 3.25 (Sign Ordinance). Alpine charges a flat $25.00 application fee (waived for temporary non-profit signs) plus inspection fees generally $50.00 per inspection, per the city's official Application for Sign Permit form.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- A sign permit is required before construction, placement, or replacement of any sign in Alpine City, per Development Code § 3.25.020(1)-(2)
- A color drawing, picture, or rendering with dimensions of the proposed sign
- A site plan of the location showing the placement of the sign in relation to the building and any driveways, including setback measurements
- Signs involving footings/foundations and/or electrical wiring or connections must be accompanied by a drawing stamped by a Utah-licensed engineer attesting to the adequacy of the proposed construction, per DCA § 3.25.040(4)
- All permanent signs must be set back at least 5 feet behind the sidewalk (or 12 feet behind the curb if no sidewalk); temporary signs at least 5 feet behind the sidewalk (or 5 feet behind the curb); no sign within 14 feet of a driveway, per DCA § 3.25.020(4)
- Total area of all signs on any one building shall not exceed 15% of the area of the side of the building on which they are displayed, per the official Application for Sign Permit
- Off-premise signs (directional signs, billboards, etc.) are not allowed in Alpine City, per the official Application for Sign Permit
- A permit is NOT required for residential real estate (sale/rent/lease) signs, per the official Application for Sign Permit
- Temporary development and commercial-use signs: maximum 2 signs per application, at least 10 feet apart, maximum size 32 square feet, height less than 6 feet
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Sign PermitAlpine City's official sign permit application, covering permanent signs (monument/free-standing, attached-to-building, cloth awning, electronic message display, home occupation), real estate/construction development signs, and other temporary signs.
- RequiredColor Drawing/RenderingA color drawing, picture, or rendering with dimensions of the proposed sign, per DCA § 3.25.040(1).
- RequiredSite PlanSite plan showing the placement of the sign relative to the building and driveways, including setback measurements, per DCA § 3.25.040(2).
- OptionalEngineer-Stamped DrawingRequired for signs involving footings/foundations and/or electrical wiring, attesting to the adequacy of construction, per DCA § 3.25.040(4).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Application Fee | $25.00 (not applicable to temporary non-profit signs) | Alpine City official Application for Sign Permit: '$25.00 application fee (not applicable to temporary non-profit signs).' |
| Inspection Fee(s) | Generally $50.00 per inspection | Alpine City official Application for Sign Permit: 'All inspection fees, if applicable (generally $50.00 per inspection).' |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
Alpine City does not publish a distinct "EV Charger" or "EVSE" fee line item, and does not issue a stand-alone electrical trade permit at all: its Consolidated Fee Schedule bills electrical work as one component of the combined valuation-based construction permit fee (which includes the construction fee, electrical fee, plumbing fee, and heating fee together). A search of the full Consolidated Fee Schedule PDF found no mention of "EV," "EVSE," "electric vehicle," or "charging station." Installing an EV charger in Alpine therefore requires a building/trade permit (minimum individual-trade permit fee applies) priced under the city's standard valuation-based fee table rather than a dedicated EV category.
Reviewed 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property within Alpine City
- Dedicated 240V circuit and/or panel capacity installed by a licensed electrician (or owner-builder for a private residence, per Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act exemptions)
- A building/trade permit from Alpine City prior to starting work
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Trade Permit ApplicationApplication filed with the Alpine City Building Department for the electrical trade work associated with the charger installation.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum fee for issuance of an individual trade permit (applies to electrical work, absent a distinct EV charger line item) | $101 | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule (alpineut.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1000/Consolidated-Fee-Schedule): minimum fees for issuance of individual permits (construction, electrical, plumbing, heating) is referenced at $101; no distinct "EV Charger" or "EVSE" fee line was found anywhere in the document. |
Solar PV / Solar Energy System Permit
VerifiedAlpine City does not publish a distinct "Solar," "Solar PV," "Photovoltaic," or "Renewable Energy" permit application or fee line item — a full-text review of the Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective 11/11/2025) found no mention of any of those terms. A rooftop or ground-mount solar installation is instead filed under Alpine's general "Building Permit — Remodel, Addition, Accessory Structures, etc." application (checking the "Other" box under Intended Use, since Solar/PV is not one of the form's five listed checkboxes: Accessory Building, Remodel, Addition, Swimming Pool, Other), and is priced using the same general Building Permit Application fee tiers and valuation-based Building Permit Fee table used for any other remodel/addition project — not a dedicated solar fee.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic (PV) system at a residential or commercial property within Alpine City requires a building permit — per Alpine's official Building Department page, all structures/installations, regardless of size, require a building permit
- Filed using Alpine's general Building Permit Application (Remodel, Addition, Accessory Structures, etc.), checking "Other" under Intended Use, since no solar-specific application form or checkbox is published
- Compliance with the adopted 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) for the electrical interconnection, and the applicable adopted building code editions for any structural roof-mounting or racking components
- Contractor license number for the electrical trade (or notarized Owner/Builder Certification per Department of Commerce requirement), consistent with Alpine's other building permit applications
- Project Estimated Value must be declared on the application — this value drives which Building Permit Application fee tier applies and is the basis for the Appendix B valuation-based Building Permit Fee, since Alpine's Appendix A Square Foot Construction Costs table has no dedicated solar/PV valuation category
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Remodel, Addition, Accessory Structures, etc.)Alpine City's official general building permit application (revised 4/10/2025), used for solar PV installations by checking "Other" under Intended Use and entering a Project Estimated Value, since no solar-specific application exists.
- RequiredInstallation/Electrical PlansRoof-mounting or ground-mount layout, electrical single-line diagram, and any structural details sufficient to establish a project valuation and demonstrate code compliance for the interconnection.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Application Fee — 'Fee for all other Building Permit Applications' | $25 | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective 11/11/2025), Section I.B.1.c: 'Fee for all other Building Permit Applications — $25.' Applies if the solar installation's declared project value does not exceed $50,000. No distinct solar/PV fee tier is published. |
| Building Permit Application Fee — 'Construction jobs exceeding a value of $50,000' | $250 | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective 11/11/2025), Section I.B.1.b: 'Construction jobs exceeding a value of $50,000 — $250.' Applies if the solar installation's declared project value exceeds $50,000. |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (2021 IRC Appendix AL, as amended) | $1–$500: $24. $501–$2,000: $24 + $3 per additional $100 or fraction. $2,001–$40,000: $69 + $11 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $40,001–$100,000: $487 + $9 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $100,001–$500,000: $1,027 + $7 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,827 + $5 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $1,000,001–$5,000,000: $6,327 + $3 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $5,000,001 and over: $18,327 + $1 per additional $1,000 or fraction. | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section I.B.2: 'Building Permit Fees will be based on the construction values in Appendix A and in accordance with-Appendix B,' applied via Appendix B's graduated table (2021 IRC Appendix AL, as amended). Appendix A's 'Square Foot Construction Costs' table has no solar/PV-specific occupancy line item, so the applicant's declared 'Project Estimated Value' on the Remodel/Addition/Accessory Structures application is the basis for this fee, consistent with how Appendix A's own footnote (b) treats other non-square-footage items (e.g., finished basements/decks fall under '(U) Utility, miscellaneous' per Section I.B.2). |
| One Percent State Surcharge | 1% of the building permit fee | Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section I.B.4: 'One percent surcharge per building permit (Utah Code): 80 percent submitted to Utah State Government, 20 percent retained by City for administration of State collection.' |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy (Commercial Business License)
VerifiedAlpine City has no standalone Change of Use, Change of Occupancy, or Certificate of Occupancy permit distinct from its Building Permit process. When a new business moves into an existing commercial building or space, the use/occupancy change is instead screened through the Commercial Business License application: per Alpine's official Commercial Business License packet (Updated Feb 2025), applicants must submit a site plan and fee, may be referred to a Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting if the new use differs from the building's prior use, and must 'Arrange for a fire inspection' as the third step of the application process. Any business involving new construction is separately reviewed by both the Planning Commission and City Council.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- A new business occupying an existing commercial building or space (no new construction) in Alpine City must obtain a Commercial Business License before opening, per the official Commercial Business License application (Updated Feb 2025): 'Your business license approval is required prior to opening your business.'
- Submit a completed Commercial Business License Application, including payment of fees and a site plan (building outline and dimensions, parking plan dimensions, lot lines and dimensions, street accesses)
- If the new business is similar to the building's prior occupant, staff can approve directly; if the business type is different, the application may be referred to a Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting, generally held Monday mornings at 9:00 at City Hall
- Any business involving new construction requires review by both the Planning Commission and the City Council, with complete applications submitted at least two weeks prior to a regularly scheduled meeting
- Arrange for a fire inspection as part of the application process (Step 3 of the official Commercial Business License packet)
- Businesses in the Historic Gateway Zone that are building or remodeling must appear before the Planning Commission for an architectural review, submitting 11x17 building elevations, 11x17 renderings, and a construction materials list
- Federal and State registration numbers (Business Registration Number, State Sales Tax Number if applicable, Employer Withholding Number) must be obtained before the application and fee will be accepted
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Commercial Business LicenseAlpine City's official Commercial Business License application (Updated Feb 2025), requiring business information, owner/manager information, federal/state registration numbers, business description, and a site plan.
- RequiredSite PlanBuilding outline and dimensions, parking plan dimensions, lot lines and dimensions, and street accesses; customer parking on city streets is not permitted.
- OptionalHistoric Gateway Zone Submittal (if applicable)For businesses in the Historic Gateway Zone that are building or remodeling: (11) 11x17 copies of building elevations, (11) 11x17 copies of the building rendering, and the types of construction materials to be used, for Planning Commission architectural review.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Business License Fee (annual) | $50.00 per year, plus $25.00 for each employee, up to a maximum of $400.00 per year | Alpine City official Application for Commercial Business License (Updated Feb 2025): 'A fee of $50.00 per year is charged for all Commercial Businesses with an additional $25.00 fee for each employee up to $400.00.' Confirmed identically in Alpine City Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective 11/11/2025), Section C.3, 'Commercial — $50 + $25 for each employee (max of $400).' |
Fire Sprinkler System Permit / Plan Review
Alpine City's Building Department does not review or permit fire sprinkler systems itself, and Alpine's Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective 11/11/2025, full text reviewed 2026-07-21) contains no 'fire,' 'sprinkler,' or 'suppression' fee line item at all. Per Alpine's official Public Safety page, fire code enforcement for Alpine is provided by Lone Peak Fire District (serving Alpine, Highland, and Cedar Hills) — the local fire authority responsible for enforcing the state fire code in Alpine under Utah Code § 53-7-104(2). However, a direct check of Lone Peak Fire District's own website (lonepeakfire.com, re-checked 2026-07-21) found no published fire sprinkler permit application, fee schedule, or plan-review guidance of any kind. The Utah State Fire Marshal's Office separately publishes a statewide Automatic Fire Sprinkler Plan Submittal Form with its own published fee ($75 minimum, or $0.022 per square foot of review scope, whichever is greater) — cited here as the best available grounded fee reference in the absence of any Lone Peak-published figure — but the State Fire Marshal's own enforcement jurisdiction under Utah Code § 53-7-104(3) is limited to areas outside corporate cities/fire districts, state/school property, and certain institutional occupancies (or by request of the local fire official), so it is not certain this state-level fee is what Lone Peak Fire District actually charges for an ordinary commercial sprinkler system in Alpine. Applicants should confirm directly with Lone Peak Fire District (801-763-5365) which review path and fee apply to a specific project.
Reviewed 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in a building located in Alpine City, where required by the adopted fire/building code for the occupancy or use
- Fire sprinkler system plans must be reviewed and approved by the applicable fire code authority before installation begins, separate from Alpine's own Building Permit process
- A water supply analysis (static pressure, residual pressure, and flow, in gpm) must be provided during design, per Utah Admin. Code R710-4-5
- Hydraulic calculations and, where required, seismic calculations and material submittals must accompany the sprinkler drawings
Required documents
- RequiredAutomatic Fire Sprinkler Plan Submittal FormUtah State Fire Marshal's Office form for automatic fire sprinkler plan review submittals, requiring project scope square footage, water supply analysis information, sprinkler drawings, and hydraulic calculations. Used here as the best-documented statewide submittal form since Lone Peak Fire District publishes no equivalent form of its own.
- RequiredAlpine City Building PermitA separate Alpine City building permit (commercial building or tenant improvement) is also required for the underlying construction project; the fire sprinkler review is in addition to, not a substitute for, this permit.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Fire Sprinkler Plan Review (Utah State Fire Marshal's Office) | Greater of $75.00 minimum or $0.022 per square foot of the scope of work reviewed | Utah State Fire Marshal's Office, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Plan Submittal Form (2022 revision): 'SQUARE FEET x .022$ = $______. Note: Minimum fee is $75.' Cited as the best available grounded fee reference — Alpine's own Consolidated Fee Schedule has no sprinkler line item, and Lone Peak Fire District (Alpine's local fire authority per Utah Code § 53-7-104(2)) publishes no fee schedule of its own; whether this state-level fee is what actually applies to an Alpine project has not been independently confirmed with Lone Peak Fire District. |
Fire Alarm System Permit / Plan Review
Alpine City's Building Department does not review or permit fire alarm systems itself, and Alpine's Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective 11/11/2025, full text reviewed 2026-07-21) contains no 'fire alarm' fee line item at all. Per Alpine's official Public Safety page, fire code enforcement for Alpine is provided by Lone Peak Fire District (serving Alpine, Highland, and Cedar Hills), the local fire authority responsible for enforcing the state fire code in Alpine under Utah Code § 53-7-104(2). A direct check of Lone Peak Fire District's own website (lonepeakfire.com, re-checked 2026-07-21) found no published fire alarm permit application, fee schedule, or plan-review guidance of any kind. The Utah State Fire Marshal's Office separately publishes a statewide Fire Alarm Plan Review Submittal Form with its own published fee ($75 minimum, or $0.022 per square foot of review scope, whichever is greater) — cited here as the best available grounded fee reference in the absence of any Lone Peak-published figure — but the State Fire Marshal's own enforcement jurisdiction under Utah Code § 53-7-104(3) is limited to areas outside corporate cities/fire districts, state/school property, and certain institutional occupancies (or by request of the local fire official), so it is not certain this state-level fee is what Lone Peak Fire District actually charges for an ordinary commercial fire alarm system in Alpine. Applicants should confirm directly with Lone Peak Fire District (801-763-5365) which review path and fee apply to a specific project.
Reviewed 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a fire alarm system in a building located in Alpine City, where required by the adopted fire/building code for the occupancy or use
- Fire alarm system plans must be reviewed and approved by the applicable fire code authority before installation, separate from Alpine's own Building Permit process
- Submittal must include a floor plan showing room size/use, occupancy type, project code analysis, alarm-initiating/notification device locations, alarm control/trouble signaling equipment, annunciation, power connection, battery calculations, conductor type/sizes, voltage drop calculations, manufacturer cut sheets, and ceiling height/construction details, per the Utah State Fire Marshal's Fire Alarm Plan Review Submittal Form
Required documents
- RequiredFire Alarm Plan Review Submittal FormUtah State Fire Marshal's Office form for fire alarm plan review submittals. Used here as the best-documented statewide submittal form since Lone Peak Fire District publishes no equivalent form of its own.
- RequiredAlpine City Building PermitA separate Alpine City building permit (commercial building or tenant improvement) is also required for the underlying construction project; the fire alarm review is in addition to, not a substitute for, this permit.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Alarm Plan Review (Utah State Fire Marshal's Office) | Greater of $75.00 minimum or $0.022 per square foot of the scope of work reviewed | Utah State Fire Marshal's Office, Fire Alarm Plan Review Submittal Form: 'SQUARE FT x .022$ = $______. Note: Minimum fee is $75.' Cited as the best available grounded fee reference — Alpine's own Consolidated Fee Schedule has no fire alarm line item, and Lone Peak Fire District (Alpine's local fire authority per Utah Code § 53-7-104(2)) publishes no fee schedule of its own; whether this state-level fee is what actually applies to an Alpine project has not been independently confirmed with Lone Peak Fire District. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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 Alpine building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.