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Commercial Building Permit in Highland, Utah

Required for new commercial (ground-up/shell) construction in Highland. Both the Permit Fee and Plan Check Fee are valuation-based, set 'As Set Forth by the International Code Council' — the same ICC-referenced framework used for residential permits — but new commercial construction is tracked under its own dedicated 'Commercial' $500.00 plan submittal deposit line, identical in the FY2025 and FY2026 Highland City Comprehensive Fee Schedules, and distinct from the $45.00 tier that groups residential Accessory Structure/Remodel/Addition/Basement work. Highland publishes no document checklist specifically for new commercial construction, unlike its separate Commercial Tenant Improvement checklist: the Building Division's checklist list itemizes Accessory Structure, Addition/Remodel, Basement Finish, Dwelling Unit, Retaining Wall, Solar PV, and Swimming Pool checklists, with no Commercial entry. Commercial Impact Fees are likewise not published as a fixed dollar figure — the fee schedule states only that they are set 'as set forth by the current impact fee study' (Commercial | TBD, unchanged between FY2025 and FY2026). The Planning Division fees that do attach to this permit type (Architectural Design Review, Site Plan Application) are listed below.

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When you need this permit

  • New commercial (ground-up/shell) construction in Highland
  • $500.00 Commercial plan submittal deposit, credited toward the final permit fee
  • Permit Fee and Plan Check Fee computed 'As Set Forth by the International Code Council' (valuation-based)
  • Compliance with the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) and other adopted 2024 International Codes, effective July 1, 2026, per Highland's Building Division page
  • Architectural Design Review approval (Planning Division) for commercial and other non-residential buildings, per the city's Applications & Fees page
  • Site Plan Application review (Planning Division) for non-residential developments, which 'may be combined with architectural design review of buildings' per the Applications & Fees page
  • 1% State Tax on the total building permit fee

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Fee schedule

Commercial Plan Submittal Deposit
Highland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule, FY2025 (§ Building Permit Deposits: 'Commercial... Show full citationHighland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule, FY2025 (§ Building Permit Deposits: 'Commercial... $500.00') and FY2026 (§ Building Permit Bonds, Deposits, and Permit Fees, 'Deposit' table: 'Commercial... $500.00'). Listed as its own distinct line item, separate from the $45.00 'Accessory Structure, Remodel, Addition, or Basement' tier and matching (but tracked separately from) the $500.00 'Home' tier.
$500.00
Permit FeeHighland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule, FY2025 and FY2026, 'Building Permits'/'Permit Fees' section: 'Permit Fee... As set forth by the International Code Council.' Applies to both residential and commercial submittals; Highland does not publish its own flat/valuation table.
As Set Forth by the International Code Council (valuation-based; no fixed city table published)
Plan Check FeeHighland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule, FY2025 and FY2026: 'Plan Check Fee... As set forth by the International Code Council.'
As Set Forth by the International Code Council
State TaxHighland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule, FY2025 and FY2026: 'State Tax... 1% of Total Building Permit Fee.'
1% of total building permit fee
Commercial Impact Fees
Highland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule, FY2025 (§ Commercial Impact Fees: 'Fee schedule as set forth by current impact fee study') and FY2026 (§ Commercial Impact Fees table: 'Commercial | As Set… Show full citationHighland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule, FY2025 (§ Commercial Impact Fees: 'Fee schedule as set forth by current impact fee study') and FY2026 (§ Commercial Impact Fees table: 'Commercial | As Set Forth by the Current Impact Fee Study | TBD'). Unlike the Residential Impact Fees section, no per-category dollar amounts are itemized for commercial in either fee schedule — genuinely not published, not omitted by choice. Re-confirmed by direct read of both PDFs, page-by-page, 2026-08-02.
As Set Forth by the Current Impact Fee Study (no fixed dollar figure published)
Architectural Design Review Fee
Highland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule, FY2025 (p.9, § Planning and Zoning/Development: 'Architectural Approval... Show full citationHighland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule, FY2025 (p.9, § Planning and Zoning/Development: 'Architectural Approval... $575.00') and FY2026 (p.11, § Planning & Zoning/Development: 'Architectural Approval... $575.00') — confirmed identical in both, independently re-read 2026-08-02. Covers the Architectural Design Review Application required (per Highland's Applications & Fees page) for 'approval of building height, design, materials, and aesthetics for commercial and other non-residential buildings.'
$575.00
Site Plan Application Fee
Site Plan Application: $725.00, per the Highland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule under Planning & Zoning/Development — identical in FY2025 and FY2026. Show full citationSite Plan Application: $725.00, per the Highland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule under Planning & Zoning/Development — identical in FY2025 and FY2026. It covers review of a site plan for non-residential, townhome, and multifamily developments. Highland's Applications & Fees page notes this review may be combined with architectural design review of buildings, but the two are billed separately, so budget for both.
$725.00
Site Plan Engineering & Civil Plan Review FeeHighland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule, FY2025 and FY2026, § Planning & Zoning/Development: 'Site Plan Engineering & Civil Plan Review... $2,250.00' — confirmed identical in both, independently re-read 2026-08-02.
$2,250.00
Commercial Culinary Water Meter (if new commercial water service is required)Highland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule, FY2025 and FY2026, § Miscellaneous Building Fees, 'Culinary Water Meter' table: 'Commercial | 1 1/2 inch | $2,615.60' and 'Commercial | 2 inches | $2,904.72' (vs. Residential 3/4 inch $470.65 / 1 inch $548.30 in the FY2026 schedule).
1 1/2 inch: $2,615.60; 2 inches: $2,904.72
Reinspection FeeHighland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule, FY2025 and FY2026: 'Reinspection Fee... $100.00.'
$100.00
Same-Day Inspection Cancellation FeeHighland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule, FY2025 and FY2026: 'Same-day Inspection Cancellation Fee... $65.00.'
$65.00

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

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    Scheduled Inspections (Building/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing)

    Scheduled Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, via the My City Inspector online portal or by calling (801) 772-4516; all inspections must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance, per Highland's official Building Inspections FAQ. No commercial-specific inspection sequence beyond this general scheduling framework is separately published.

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

Tips

  • Highland's Comprehensive Fee Schedule tracks new commercial construction under its own 'Commercial' $500.00 deposit line — the same dollar figure as the 'Home' (residential) tier, but listed as a distinct category, confirmed unchanged between the FY2025 and FY2026 fee schedules.
  • Commercial Impact Fees are NOT a fixed published dollar figure — the fee schedule states only 'as set forth by the current impact fee study,' so applicants should confirm the current impact-fee amount directly with the Building Division before budgeting.
  • A new commercial building in Highland typically requires Planning Division approvals (Architectural Design Review and/or Site Plan Application) in addition to the Building Division's permit — confirm scope with the Community Development Department (801-772-4506) before submitting plans.
  • Unlike its Commercial Tenant Improvement checklist, Highland has not published a dedicated document checklist specifically for new commercial (ground-up/shell) construction —.
  • Architectural Design Review ($575.00) and Site Plan Application ($725.00, plus $2,250.00 for Site Plan Engineering & Civil Plan Review if applicable) are separate Planning Division fees layered on top of the Building Division's ICC-referenced Permit Fee and $500.00 Commercial deposit — budget for all of them, not just the deposit, before submitting.

Frequently asked questions

Highland requires a commercial building permit for: New commercial (ground-up/shell) construction in Highland; $500.00 Commercial plan submittal deposit, credited toward the final permit fee; Permit Fee and Plan Check Fee computed 'As Set Forth by the International Code Council' (valuation-based); Compliance with the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) and other adopted 2024 International Codes, effective July 1, 2026, per Highland's Building Division page; Architectural Design Review approval (Planning Division) for commercial and other non-residential buildings, per the city's Applications & Fees page; Site Plan Application review (Planning Division) for non-residential developments, which 'may be combined with architectural design review of buildings' per the Applications & Fees page; 1% State Tax on the total building permit fee. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Highland City Building Division (Community Development Department) at (801) 772-4516 before starting work.

Yes — per the Comprehensive Fee Schedule's Commercial Impact Fees section, commercial projects are charged 'as set forth by the current impact fee study' rather than a fixed dollar figure; applicants should confirm the current amount with the Building Division at (801) 772-4516 before budgeting.

Highland does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Highland City Building Division (Community Development Department) at (801) 772-4516 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (My City Inspector portal); Architectural Design Review Application; Site Plan Application; Construction Plans and Engineering (structural/electrical/mechanical/plumbing). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Highland requires 1 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit, in order: Scheduled Inspections (Building/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing). Schedule each through Highland City Building Division (Community Development Department) ((801) 772-4516).

Apply through Highland City Building Division (Community Development Department) at 5400 W Civic Center Drive, Suite 1, Highland, UT 84003. Phone: (801) 772-4516, email: jnelson@highlandut.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Friday; inspections available Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–6:00 PM by appointment via My City Inspector or (801) 772-4516, scheduled at least 24 hours in advance). Official information: https://www.highlandut.gov/96/Building.

Highland, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted, effective July 1, 2026 per Highland City's official Building Division page; the city states 'any submittals after July 1, 2026' must be designed to these standards.; 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted, effective July 1, 2026 per Highland City's official Building Division page.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted, effective July 1, 2026 per Highland City's official Building Division page.; Other 2024 International Codes (IPC, IMC, IEBC, IECC) — Highland's Building Division page references adoption of 'other 2024 codes' alongside the 2024 IBC and 2023 NEC effective July 1, 2026, consistent with the statewide framework under Utah Code § 15A-1-204/Title 15A, but does not itemize each code title individually by name on the page; only the IRC, IBC, and NEC editions are explicitly named.. Local amendments apply — see the Highland overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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Fee schedules

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