Cedar Hills building permits

Requirements

• New single-family residential construction regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC / 2024 IBC (per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 7/1/2026)
• Completed Building Permit Application (submitted via the online iworq permit portal or by print application)
• 2 sets of building plans drawn to scale, including a site plan (north arrow, lot dimensions, setbacks, easements, property lines, water meter/sewer lateral location, driveway/hard-surface locations, retaining walls, and topographical details if slope exceeds 10%)
• Construction plans: floor plans, footing/foundation details, structural framing, electrical/mechanical/plumbing design details, energy code compliance documentation (RES Check, COMM Check, Manual D/J/S as applicable)
• Structural calculations stamped by a Utah-licensed structural engineer (roof trusses may be a deferred submittal)
• Geotechnical report, including slope stability evaluation and retaining wall design, if lot slope exceeds 15%
• HOA approval if applicable
• Plan Check Deposit, based on gross square footage and/or valuation, due at application

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Requirements ChecklistCity of Cedar Hills' official checklist (revised 06/12/2025) listing all required plan-set contents, structural/energy documentation, and the plan check deposit requirement.
• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via the Cedar Hills iworq Building Permit Portal (cedarhills.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/cedarhills), or as a Non-Digital (print) application for new construction, remodels, accessory buildings, HVAC, roofing, and solar installations.
• OptionalOwner/Builder Certification and Agreement to Comply with the Construction Trades Licensing ActUtah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) form, required only if the property owner is acting as their own contractor; filed with the city Building Department, which forwards it to DOPL.

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• Additions and remodels to existing one- and two-family residential structures, regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC
• Basement finish work: 2 sets of scale drawings (1/4" = 1'), gross floor area and room sizes, labeled rooms including proposed future use of unfinished areas, identification of new vs. existing construction
• Window sizes/types, ceiling heights, smoke/CO detector locations, electrical device types and locations, plumbing fixture locations, water heater/floor drain/water softener locations, furnace and return air location, heat source in all habitable rooms
• Gas line drawing required for any additional gas-fired appliances or gas line extension
• Blue Stakes (811) utility locate required before any digging
• HOA-approved and signed plans required for any exterior changes (e.g. walkouts), if applicable
• Plan Check Deposit not required for basement finishes only (per the city's Building Permit Requirements form), but the reduced 26% Plan Check fee still applies

Required documents

• RequiredBasement Permit Requirements ChecklistCity of Cedar Hills' official checklist specific to basement plan submittals, covering room labeling, life-safety devices, MEP locations, and utility-locate requirements.
• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via the Cedar Hills iworq Building Permit Portal, or as a Non-Digital (print) application.

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• Building Permit Application, with 'solar panel installations' work type
• Two copies of a detailed site plan showing the home and all PV system components
• Structural Engineer of Record report/evaluation confirming the roof can support the added array load; Utah-licensed structural engineer, wet-stamped
• Mounting system details: module mounting system, added component weight, roof covering type and number of layers
• One-line diagram: PV system type, module count/wiring/layout, wire types/sizes, conduit, component locations, fuse/breaker ratings, and which home electrical panel the system backfeeds to
• Module manufacturer spec sheets (rated watts, volts, amps, Voc, Isc)
• Inverter manufacturer spec sheets (rated watts/volts, max AC output amps/voltage); utility-tied inverters must be listed 'utility interactive' meeting UL 1741 with ground fault protection
• Total array power calculations (watts, amps, volts, Voc at coldest expected temperature per NEC 690.7, Isc)
• System component listings and equipment ratings
• Illustrations of required signage and sign locations
• HOA-approved and signed plans, if applicable
• $300 plan-check deposit, check only

Required documents

• RequiredSolar PV System Plan Review Requirements ChecklistCity of Cedar Hills' official Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Plan Submittal Checklist (form dated CHBD 08162016), covering site plan, structural engineer evaluation, mounting system, one-line diagram, module/inverter specs, array power calculations, component listings, and signage.
• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via the Cedar Hills iworq Building Permit Portal, or as a Non-Digital (print) application, for solar panel installations.

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• New commercial construction, regulated by the adopted 2024 IBC (per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 7/1/2026)
• Completed Building Permit Application (submitted via the online iworq permit portal or by print application)
• 2 sets of building plans drawn to scale, including a site plan (north arrow, lot dimensions, setbacks, easements, property lines, water meter/sewer lateral location, driveway/hard-surface locations, retaining walls), per the city's Building Permit Requirements form — the same checklist used for residential submittals
• Construction plans: floor plans, footing/foundation details, structural framing, electrical/mechanical/plumbing design details, and Energy Code compliance documentation via COMM Check (the Building Permit Requirements form explicitly lists 'RES Check, COMM Check, Manual D, J & S, etc. as applicable')
• Structural calculations stamped by a Utah-licensed structural engineer
• Concept/Preliminary/Final Site Plan Review approval for new commercial development — a separate Planning-level review process from the building permit itself, per the city's Fee Schedule
• Commercial/Industrial Plan Check Deposit, estimated actual cost, due at application
• Fire Department in-house plan review submittal if the project includes an automatic fire sprinkler system or fire alarm system

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Requirements ChecklistCity of Cedar Hills' official checklist (revised 06/12/2025), used for both residential and commercial submittals; explicitly lists 'COMM Check' as acceptable Energy Code compliance documentation for commercial projects. No separate commercial-only checklist is published by the city.
• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via the Cedar Hills iworq Building Permit Portal (cedarhills.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/cedarhills), or as a Non-Digital (print) application.
• RequiredConcept/Preliminary/Final Site Plan Review ApplicationRequired Planning-level review for new commercial development prior to or alongside the building permit; fee is billed separately from the building permit fee per the city's Fee Schedule.

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• Commercial remodel or tenant improvement scope within an existing commercial structure, regulated by the adopted 2024 IBC (per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 7/1/2026)
• Completed Building Permit Application (online iworq portal or print application)
• 2 sets of scale plans per the city's Building Permit Requirements form — the same general checklist used for new construction; no distinct tenant-improvement-specific checklist is published
• Structural calculations stamped by a Utah-licensed structural engineer, if the scope includes structural work
• Energy Code compliance documentation (COMM Check) if the scope affects the building envelope or mechanical/electrical systems
• Fire Alarm plan review submittal if the remodel adds to or modifies an existing fire alarm system
• Commercial Hood System plan review submittal if the scope adds or modifies a commercial kitchen exhaust hood
• Commercial/Industrial Plan Check Deposit, estimated actual cost, due at application

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Requirements ChecklistCity of Cedar Hills' official checklist (revised 06/12/2025), used generally for construction submittals including tenant improvements; no dedicated TI-specific checklist is published by the city.
• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via the Cedar Hills iworq Building Permit Portal, or as a Non-Digital (print) application.
• OptionalFire Alarm / Commercial Hood System Plan Review SubmittalRequired only if the tenant improvement scope adds or modifies a fire alarm system or a commercial kitchen exhaust hood; reviewed in-house by the Fire Department per the city's Public Safety fee table.

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• All signs require a permit or approval from the City; it is unlawful to erect, alter, or relocate a sign without first obtaining a sign permit, per § 10-5-26(C)(3)(d)
• Application shall be made on a City-provided form and may include a site plan, sign layout, and elevation of existing and future buildings, per § 10-5-26(C)(3)(a)
• A permit expires and becomes void if work is not commenced, or is suspended/abandoned, within 60 days of the permit date; a new permit and a new fee are then required, per § 10-5-26(C)(3)(b)
• All signs must bear a City of Cedar Hills sign insignia furnished by the Zoning Administrator at permit issuance, installed in a visible, legible, and accessible location, per § 10-5-26(C)(4)
• Written consent of the property owner is required before erecting a sign on their property, per § 10-5-26(C)(5)
• Billboards, animated/flashing signs, marquee signs, movable/portable signs, roof signs, rotating signs, snipe signs, and most window signs are expressly prohibited, per § 10-5-26(C)(2)
• Short-Term Signs and Campaign Signs do not require a permit, per § 10-5-26(C)(3)(f)
• Residential Zone signs: most allowed sign types capped at 8 sq ft area and 6 ft height; temporary signs allowed up to 3 months in any 6-month period; signs on undeveloped parcels capped at 24 sq ft and 10 ft height
• Commercial Zone signs: most allowed sign types capped at 8 sq ft area and 6 ft height for temporary signs (2-month period); monument signs allowed only at locations approved during final development approval; project approval signs capped at 32 sq ft and 10 ft height

Required documents

• RequiredSign Permit ApplicationCity-provided form; may require a site plan, sign layout, and building elevations, per § 10-5-26(C)(3)(a).

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• Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property within Cedar Hills
• Dedicated 240V circuit and/or panel capacity installed by a licensed electrician
• Electrical/building permit filed with the Cedar Hills Building Department

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding/Electrical Permit ApplicationFiled with the Cedar Hills Building Department for the electrical work associated with the charger installation.

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• Automatic fire sprinkler system installation (or remodel/extension) in a commercial building or tenant space within Cedar Hills
• Sprinkler system plans, including sprinkler head count, submitted to the City for in-house plan review under Resolution 07-16-2019A
• Filed alongside the underlying Building Permit (new commercial construction or tenant improvement) — Cedar Hills does not publish a standalone sprinkler-permit application separate from the Building Permit Application
• Acceptance testing (underground flush, hydrostatic, and acceptance tests) required prior to final approval

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via the Cedar Hills iworq Building Permit Portal, or as a Non-Digital (print) application, for the underlying commercial construction or tenant improvement project the sprinkler system is part of.
• RequiredAutomatic Fire Protection System PlansSprinkler system plans sufficient for in-house plan review, including sprinkler head count for fee calculation, per the City's Public Safety fee table.

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• Fire alarm system installation, remodel, or extension to additional floors in a commercial building or tenant space within Cedar Hills
• Fire alarm system plans submitted to the City for in-house plan review before installation, remodel, or extension, per Resolution 07-16-2019A
• Filed alongside the underlying Building Permit (new commercial construction or tenant improvement) — Cedar Hills does not publish a standalone fire-alarm-permit application separate from the Building Permit Application

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via the Cedar Hills iworq Building Permit Portal, or as a Non-Digital (print) application, for the underlying commercial construction or tenant improvement project the fire alarm system is part of.
• RequiredFire Alarm System PlansPlans for the new fire alarm system, remodel, or floor-addition scope, submitted for in-house plan review.

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• A use or occupancy change in an existing commercial building or tenant space within Cedar Hills, where the change involves construction or tenant-improvement scope, is processed as a Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit (see that permit type in this record for full requirements and fees)
• An annual Commercial Business License is required for the business occupying the space, per the City's Business Licensing fee table
• A Building and Fire inspection is required as part of the Commercial Business License process, per Resolution 12-09-2008A
• No separate Change of Use, Change of Occupancy, or Certificate of Occupancy application, fee, or process is published by the City independent of the above two mechanisms

Required documents

• OptionalBuilding Permit Application (Tenant Improvement)Required only if the use/occupancy change involves construction or tenant-improvement scope; see the Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit entry in this record.
• RequiredCommercial Business License ApplicationAnnual license required for the business occupying the space, filed with the City; includes a Building and Fire inspection component.

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