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Zoning Verification Request (Certificate of Occupancy / Use Verification) in Lehi, Utah

A distinct, fee-bearing Planning Department service for an existing property with no active construction permit — used to confirm the current zoning district, whether the existing use is in compliance, whether that use is permitted or conditional, and any known or pending zoning violations. Commonly used for business license applications, tenant due diligence, and property sales. Per Lehi City's own application, it 'identifies the current zoning of the property and the status of the existing use' but 'does not verify that past uses are in compliance nor does it permit future uses' — it is a verification/lookup service, not an approval to change use.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Applies to an existing property with no active building permit — used to verify current zoning and use status, not to authorize a new use
  • Property address and Parcel ID must be provided
  • Applicant must state the current use of the property
  • Not a substitute for a G.R.A.M.A. records request (Utah Code 63G-2) if more detailed historical documentation is needed

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Fee schedule

Zoning Verification Request feeStated directly on the Zoning Verification Request application form (per-property, flat fee).
$50.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewLehi’s published plan-review target
10–10 business days

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Inspection process

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    Tips

    • This is a verification/lookup service, not a permit to change use. The form explicitly states it 'does not verify that past uses are in compliance nor does it permit future uses' — if you actually want to change the use of an existing building, you still need the applicable building permit (Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit) and any required Planning Department land-use approval.
    • Useful for business license applications on an existing building/space where the applicant needs written confirmation of the current zoning and use status before applying.
    • Lehi City has no separate standalone 'Change of Use Permit' distinct from this verification step and the standard Commercial Building/Tenant Improvement Permit process — a use change involving construction or life-safety upgrades is processed through those permits, not a dedicated change-of-use permit.

    Frequently asked questions

    Lehi requires a zoning verification request (certificate of occupancy / use verification) permit for: Applies to an existing property with no active building permit — used to verify current zoning and use status, not to authorize a new use; Property address and Parcel ID must be provided; Applicant must state the current use of the property; Not a substitute for a G.R.A.M.A. records request (Utah Code 63G-2) if more detailed historical documentation is needed. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Lehi City Building and Inspections at (385) 201-1035 before starting work.

    In Lehi, the published Zoning Verification Request fee is: $50.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Lehi's published plan-review target for a zoning verification request (certificate of occupancy / use verification) permit is 10–10 business days.

    You'll need: Zoning Verification Request application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through Lehi City Building and Inspections at 153 N 100 E, Lehi, UT 84043. Phone: (385) 201-1035, email: building@lehi-ut.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (office); phone hours Mon–Thu 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. — call (385) 201-1035 to confirm. Official information: https://www.lehi-ut.gov/departments/building-and-inspections/.

    Lehi, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition. NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): Lehi's own Building and Inspections page still lists 'Current Codes: 2021 I Codes' — the city's page has not been updated to reflect the 2024 editions that took effect statewide on 2026-07-01.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): Lehi's own Building and Inspections page lists '2020 NEC' — this is stale independent of the 7/1/2026 code cycle; the 2023 NEC has governed statewide since its own adoption (predating this fix and not caused by it).; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017 (Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities) — Lehi City Building and Inspections page; NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): The 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC took effect 2026-07-01 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, superseding the 2021 editions that governed through 2026-06-30. The 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC were NOT changed by this cycle. Confirmed directly against the version of § 15A-2-103 effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027) at le.utah.gov. Lehi's own page (lehi-ut.gov/departments/building-and-inspections/) was checked live on 2026-07-16 and still reads 'Current Codes: 2021 I Codes' / '2020 NEC' — it reflects neither the 2024 code cycle nor the separately longer-standing 2023 NEC.. Local amendments apply — see the Lehi overview page for the full list.

    Lehi City's closest equivalent is the Zoning Verification Request, a $50 Planning Department service that confirms a property's current zoning, use compliance, and permitted/conditional status within about 10 working days. It is explicitly a verification/lookup service, not an approval — the city's own form states it 'does not verify that past uses are in compliance nor does it permit future uses.' An actual change of use involving construction still requires a Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit.

    Sources & verification

    Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

    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 Lehi building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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