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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). Show full citationHideAlpine 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.
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.' |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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