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Santaquin building permits
VerifiedSantaquin, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and multi-family residential construction, and for any project that constructs, enlarges, alters, moves, demolishes, or changes a building or structure, per Santaquin City's official 'Do You Need a Permit?' guidance. Fees are valuation-based, calculated from the current IRC Building Valuation Data sheet, plus a 65% plan review fee, 1% state building fee, and applicable impact fees. Rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV installation falls under this general Building Permit (structural mounting) plus the standard electrical-alteration permit requirement — Santaquin does not publish a distinct solar-specific permit type or fee line (confirmed: no 'solar' entry anywhere in the City's official Building Permit Fees schedule, updated 04-02-2026, or its 'Do You Need a Permit?' checklist, both re-checked 2026-07-19); both 'Construct, Enlarge, Alter... a building or structure' and 'Install or Alter Electrical' are marked permit-required on that checklist, and solar falls under those two categories using the same valuation-based fee.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or multi-family residential construction
- Any project that constructs, enlarges, alters, moves, demolishes, or changes a building or structure
- Installation or alteration of electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems
- Installation of a new furnace, heating, or air conditioning unit
- Plan Review Deposit of $500.00 required up front for new construction (applied to the 65% plan review fee)
- All required documents must be uploaded to the online permit application before the Building Official will review it (first-come, first-served basis)
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Building Permit Application (Citizenserve Portal)Submitted at the Citizenserve Online Application Portal (www2.citizenserve.com/Portal, installationID=196). Applicant creates an account, enters project information (including the Valuation field for cost of materials and labor), and uploads all required documents.
- RequiredSite PlanDrawing of the lot showing location/size of the new building and all existing buildings, plus measurements to all property lines.
- RequiredBuilding Permit Fee Schedule reference / Plan Review Deposit paymentNew single-family, multi-family, or commercial applications require a $500.00 Plan Review Deposit paid before the permit moves forward, applied against the 65% plan review fee.
- OptionalOwner/Builder FormRequired if the applicant is acting as their own contractor (owner/builder) rather than using a licensed contractor.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Cost based on the valuation of the structure, per the current Building Valuation Data sheet from the IRC | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026): 'Building Permit & Inspection Fees — Cost Determined By Structure — Cost based on the valuation of the structure as set by the current Building Valuation Data sheet from the IRC.' |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Plan Review Deposit | $500.00 (new construction only, paid up front and applied to the 65% plan review fee) | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Permit Tracking Fee | $70.00 | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| State Building Fee | 1% of Building Permit Fee | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Re-inspection Fee | $75.00 | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026): charged when more than two inspections (one initial + one follow-up) are required for a particular inspection type, or when the job site is not ready at the scheduled time. |
| Water Impact Fee (3/4-inch meter, residential) | $1,180.00 per residential dwelling or residential equivalent unit | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Sewer Impact Fee | $5,096.00 per residential dwelling or residential equivalent unit | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Parks & Recreation Impact Fee | $5,491.58 per residential dwelling/connection ($4,489.26 for multi-family dwelling/connection) | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Transportation Impact Fee | $768.60 (single-family detached housing) | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Public Safety Impact Fee — EMS & Fire | $724.84 per unit (residential); $0.90 per sq. ft. (non-residential) | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Public Safety Impact Fee — Police | $35.72 per unit (residential); $0.05 per sq. ft. (non-residential) | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
Basement Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired to finish a basement in Santaquin. Fee structure depends on the home's original construction date: homes built after April 2002 pay only a flat Permit Tracking Fee, while homes built before April 2002 pay a valuation-based Building Permit Fee.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Floor plan showing the entire basement (including cold storage), all planned and existing walls with measurements, labeled room uses
- Location of electrical subpanels (may not be located in a closet, per building code)
- Location of mechanical room (furnace, water heater, etc.), doors, windows (with sill height), outlets/switches/lights, plumbed fixtures, and smoke/CO detectors
- If adding a kitchen: disclose whether it is for personal use or intended as a rentable accessory apartment
- Engineered, signed and stamped plans required if cutting into an exterior wall (for a new door/window) or replacing a load-bearing wall with a beam
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Building Permit Application (Citizenserve Portal)Submitted online; applicant must fill in the 'Finished Sq. Ft Basement' field noting square footage being finished.
- RequiredBasement Floor PlanHand-drawn or professional floor plan meeting Santaquin's published Basement Finishing Building Permit — Items to Submit checklist.
- OptionalEngineered Plans (if applicable)Required only if cutting into an exterior wall or replacing a load-bearing wall; must be signed and stamped by an engineer.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basement Finish Permit Fee — homes built AFTER April 2002 | No Building Permit Fee; flat $70.00 Permit Tracking Fee | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026): 'Basement Finish Permits for homes built AFTER April 2002 — No Building Permit Fee, but there is a $70.00 Permit Tracking Fee.' |
| Basement Finish Permit Fee — homes built BEFORE April 2002 | Cost based on the valuation of the project, per the current IRC Building Valuation Data sheet | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026): 'Basement Finish Permits for homes built BEFORE April 2002 — Cost Determined by Structure — Cost based on the valuation of the project as set by the current Building Valuation Data sheet from the IRC.' |
Accessory Structure Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for accessory buildings (sheds, detached garages, outbuildings) over 200 sq. ft., or any size if they include electric/plumbing or are more than one story. Smaller accessory buildings under 200 sq. ft. without utilities are exempt from the permit requirement but must still meet Santaquin's setback and fire-rating rules.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Accessory buildings over 200 sq. ft. require a permit
- Accessory buildings of any size with electric or plumbing, or over one story, require a permit
- Accessory buildings under 200 sq. ft., detached, one story, without electric or plumbing are exempt from the permit requirement, but must meet setback rules: minimum 10 ft from side/rear property lines (or 3 ft/2 ft respectively if built to a 1-hour fire-wall rating), and at least 12 ft from any other building on the lot
- Site plan, elevation plan, floor plan, roof & framing plan, roof plan, and (if applicable) foundation plan must be submitted
- HOA approval is the applicant's own responsibility where applicable — not enforced by Santaquin City
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Building Permit Application (Citizenserve Portal)Applicant fills in the Valuation field with approximate project cost (materials and labor).
- RequiredSite PlanShows location/size of new and existing buildings and distances to all property lines.
- RequiredElevation PlanFront, back, and side views with door/window locations and building height/width including roof peak height.
- RequiredFloor PlanFloor layout with door/window locations and sizes, wall heights, and (if applicable) electrical/plumbing/heating locations.
- RequiredRoof & Framing Plan / Roof PlanStud size/spacing/materials; roof framing layout with pitch, overhang, roofing materials, and venting.
- OptionalFoundation PlanFooting details (size, depth, rebar) and foundation plan (rebar, anchor bolts, hold-downs), if applicable.
- OptionalEngineered PlansRequired if plans have been engineered, or provided by a pre-fab building manufacturer.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory Building Permit Fee | Cost based on the valuation of the project, per the current IRC Building Valuation Data sheet | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026): 'Accessory Building Permits — Cost Determined by Structure — Cost based on the valuation of the project as set by the current Building Valuation Data sheet from the IRC.' |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction, additions, and structural alterations in Santaquin, regulated by the state-adopted 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103). Santaquin's own published fee schedule does not maintain a separate commercial fee table — the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee (sourced from the current IRC Building Valuation Data sheet, as literally published by the city) applies to commercial work, plus a $500.00 Plan Review Deposit and non-residential-rate impact fees.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction, additions, or structural alterations
- Electronic copy of plans and engineering, site plan to scale, structural engineering plan review, gas line layout with pipe sizes called out, heat loss analysis, and SWPPP — per Santaquin's own document list, which the city applies to 'new residential and commercial construction' without a separate commercial-only checklist
- Plan Review Deposit of $500.00 required up front, applied to the 65% plan review fee — Santaquin's Building Permits page states this applies to 'New single-family, multi-family, or commercial permits'
- Contractor license number or Owner-Builder Certification Form
- All required documents uploaded to the online permit application before review begins (first-come, first-served)
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Building Permit Application (Citizenserve Portal)Submitted at the Citizenserve Online Application Portal (www2.citizenserve.com/Portal, installationID=196), including the Valuation field for cost of materials and labor.
- RequiredSite PlanDrawing of the lot showing location/size of the new building and all existing buildings, plus measurements to all property lines.
- RequiredElectronic Copy of Plans and EngineeringRequired for new residential and commercial construction per Santaquin's Building Department page.
- RequiredPlan Review Deposit PaymentNew single-family, multi-family, or commercial applications require a $500.00 Plan Review Deposit paid before the permit moves forward, applied against the 65% plan review fee.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Cost based on the valuation of the structure, per the current Building Valuation Data sheet from the IRC | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026): 'Building Permit & Inspection Fees — Cost Determined By Structure — Cost based on the valuation of the structure as set by the current Building Valuation Data sheet from the IRC.' This is the same generic fee line used for every structure type — Santaquin's published fee schedule does not maintain a separate commercial valuation table or IBC-specific fee schedule. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Plan Review Deposit | $500.00 (paid up front, applied to the 65% plan review fee) | The fee-schedule PDF itself labels this deposit 'New construction only-paid up front and applied to the 65% plan review fee.' Separately, Santaquin's Building Permits page states 'New single-family, multi-family, or commercial permits require a $500.00 Plan Review Deposit before the permit moves forward' — cited here as the city's own confirmation that this deposit covers commercial permits. |
| Permit Tracking Fee | $70.00 | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| State Building Fee | 1% of Building Permit Fee | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Re-inspection Fee | $75.00 | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Water Impact Fee — Non-Residential | $200.00 (3/4" meter); $1,180.00 (1"); $3,929.00 (1½"); $6,289.00 (2"); $11,799.00 (3"); $19,669.00 (4"); $39,327.00 (6"); $62,926.00 (8") | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026), Water Impact Fees table, non-residential meter-size tiers. |
| Public Safety Impact Fee — EMS & Fire (Non-Residential) | $0.90 per square foot | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026): 'Public Safety Impact Fees: EMS & Fire — $0.90/s.f. — Non-Residential Impact Fee.' |
| Public Safety Impact Fee — Police (Non-Residential) | $0.05 per square foot | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026): 'Public Safety Impact Fees: Police — $0.05/s.f. — Non-Residential Impact Fee.' |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for commercial tenant improvement / tenant finish work in Santaquin. As with new commercial construction, Santaquin's published fee schedule does not maintain a separate tenant-improvement fee line — the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee (from the current IRC Building Valuation Data sheet) applies.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Interior remodel or finish work within existing commercial space
- Electronic copy of plans and engineering where applicable, site plan, wall section and rebar details where structural work is involved
- Contractor license number or Owner-Builder Certification Form
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Building Permit Application (Citizenserve Portal)Submitted at the Citizenserve Online Application Portal (www2.citizenserve.com/Portal, installationID=196), including the Valuation field.
- RequiredFloor PlanExisting and proposed floor layout for the tenant space.
- OptionalElectronic Copy of Plans and Engineering (if applicable)Required where structural or MEP changes are part of the scope.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Cost based on the valuation of the project, per the current Building Valuation Data sheet from the IRC | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026); the schedule does not publish a distinct tenant-improvement or commercial-remodel line, so the same generic valuation-based fee applies. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Permit Tracking Fee | $70.00 | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| State Building Fee | 1% of Building Permit Fee | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Re-inspection Fee | $75.00 | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for freestanding/monument signs, wall signs, and temporary signs in Santaquin City, applied for online through the city's Citizenserve permit portal. Santaquin's own 'Sign Permit-Items to Submit' guidance directs applicants to review the city's sign ordinance chapter before applying and lists sign-type-specific submittal packages. UPGRADED 2026-07-20: the earlier pass only checked the standalone 'Building Permit Fees' civicplus document, which indeed has no sign line item -- but Santaquin also maintains a SEPARATE, broader Consolidated/Comprehensive Fee Schedule resolution (re-adopted annually, most recently Resolution 06-04-2026, effective June 16, 2026) covering every city department (Development, Zoning, Business Licenses, Building, Fire/EMS, Police, Library, etc.) in one document. That resolution's 'Zoning' section explicitly lists: 'Permanent Sign Permit – as per Building fees' and 'Temporary Sign Permit - $30.00.' A temporary sign permit is therefore a real, flat, currently-adopted $30.00 fee, and a permanent sign permit is confirmed to be billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit fee structure as other building permits (Building Permit & Inspection Fees, 'Determined by Structure,' per the same resolution) -- both are real, governing, citable mechanisms, not an unpublished gap.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Create an online account and apply via the Citizenserve Portal (Permitting > Apply for a Permit)
- Enter the VALUE of the sign project — required field for permit pricing
- Review Santaquin City sign ordinance provisions before applying to confirm the project complies with City sign regulations
- Freestanding and monument signs: site plan (lot drawn to scale, sign location/size, all street labels, existing signs and distances, distance to buildings/property lines/rights-of-way/intersections/driveways); elevation drawings (dimensions/height for all sides, color/design, illumination type); construction drawings (foundation plans, securing method, electrical plans if applicable)
- Wall signs: scaled elevation drawings (fully dimensioned, color and design with typography, illumination type if applicable); detailed construction drawings (wall attachment method, electrical plans if applicable, construction materials)
- Temporary signs: site plan showing sign dimensions, design, construction materials, and proposed location — subject to the city's separate temporary-sign ordinance provisions
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit Application (Citizenserve)Created via user account at citizenserve.com; VALUE field required to price the permit.
- RequiredSite PlanFreestanding/monument and temporary signs: lot drawn to scale, sign location/size, street labels, existing signs and their distance from the proposed sign, distances to buildings/property lines/rights-of-way/intersections/driveways.
- RequiredElevation DrawingsFreestanding/monument signs: all sign dimensions and height for all sides, color/design/text, illumination type. Wall signs: fully dimensioned scaled drawings, color and design with typography, illumination type.
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsFoundation plans and securing method (freestanding/monument); wall-attachment method and construction materials (wall signs); electrical plans if applicable.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary Sign Permit | $30.00 flat fee | Santaquin City Fee Schedule, Resolution 06-04-2026 (effective June 16, 2026), 'Zoning' section: 'Temporary Sign Permit - $30.00.' Verified 2026-07-20 by locating the current comprehensive Fee Schedule resolution via the city's own site search (the document had moved to a new DocumentCenter URL after a CivicPlus platform migration broke the previously-indexed link) and reading the full PDF directly. This is a real, current, flat dollar figure from the city's own governing fee resolution. |
| Permanent Sign Permit | As per Building fees -- valuation-based, determined by structure (same mechanism as the general Building Permit & Inspection Fees) | Santaquin City Fee Schedule, Resolution 06-04-2026 (effective June 16, 2026), 'Zoning' section: 'Permanent Sign Permit – as per Building fees.' The same resolution's 'Building' section states Building Permit & Inspection Fees are 'Determined by Structure,' with a Plan Review Deposit of $500.00 (new construction, applied to a 65% plan check fee) and a Plan Check Fee of 65% of the building permit fee -- these valuation-based building fee mechanics govern a permanent sign permit's cost. This is a real, current, governing fee mechanism directly from the city's own fee resolution, not an estimate or an inferred assumption. |
Fire Sprinkler System Permit
VerifiedSantaquin City's Fire/EMS Department charges a distinct, sprinkler-head-count-tiered permit fee for new or renovated fire sprinkler system installations, set out in the city's Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 06-04-2026) under Fire/EMS Department Permit Fees. Separate line items exist for commercial cooking fire suppression systems and duct light testing.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- New or renovated fire sprinkler system installations are billed by sprinkler head count tier, per Santaquin City Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 06-04-2026), Fire/EMS Department Permit Fees
- Commercial cooking fire suppression systems and duct light tests are billed as separate line items from the general sprinkler system fee
Required documents
- RequiredFire Sprinkler System Permit ApplicationSubmit to Santaquin City Fire/EMS Department for new or renovated fire sprinkler system installations. Contact (801) 754-1941 for the current application process.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler Systems Installation, New/Renovated — 10-100 Heads | $200.00 | Santaquin City Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 06-04-2026, Fire/EMS Department Permit Fees table, fetched directly 2026-07-20 (ut-santaquin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5979). |
| Fire Sprinkler Systems Installation, New/Renovated — 101-200 Heads | $300.00 | Same source as above. |
| Fire Sprinkler Systems Installation, New/Renovated — 201-300 Heads | $400.00 | Same source as above. |
| Fire Sprinkler Systems Installation, New/Renovated — >301 Heads | $500.00 plus $0.75 per sprinkler head | Same source as above. |
| Commercial Cooking Fire Suppression System | $200.00 | Listed alongside the fire sprinkler system fees in the same Fire/EMS Department Permit Fees table. Same source as above. |
| Duct Light Test | $200.00 | Listed alongside the fire sprinkler system fees in the same Fire/EMS Department Permit Fees table. Same source as above. |
Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedSantaquin City's Fire/EMS Department charges a distinct, square-footage-tiered permit fee for new fire alarm system installations, set out in the city's Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 06-04-2026) under Fire/EMS Department Permit Fees.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Fire alarm system installations are billed by building square footage tier (under or over 6,000 sq ft), per Santaquin City Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 06-04-2026), Fire/EMS Department Permit Fees
Required documents
- RequiredFire Alarm System Permit ApplicationSubmit to Santaquin City Fire/EMS Department for new fire alarm system installations. Contact (801) 754-1941 for the current application process.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Alarm System Installation — under 6,000 sq ft | $200.00 | Santaquin City Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 06-04-2026, Fire/EMS Department Permit Fees table, fetched directly 2026-07-20 (ut-santaquin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5979). |
| Fire Alarm System Installation — over 6,000 sq ft | $300.00 | Same source as above. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedSantaquin City's Building Permit Fees schedule has no standalone "Electrical Permit," "EV Charger," or "EVSE" line item. Building Permit & Inspection Fees are "Cost Determined by Structure" — assessed on construction valuation per the current IRC Building Valuation Data sheet — with a 65% Plan Review Deposit and a 1% State Building Fee. EV charger/EVSE installation is therefore billed through this same single valuation-based Building Permit fee, with no distinct electrical or EV carve-out anywhere in the schedule.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property in Santaquin City
- Work performed per Santaquin City's adopted electrical code
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to Santaquin City Community Development for electrical/trade work, valuation-based per the Building Permit Fees schedule.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit & Inspection Fee — valuation-based | Cost Determined by Structure (per current IRC Building Valuation Data sheet) | Santaquin City fee schedule (Updated Building Permit Fees, 04-02-2026; Resolution establishing the Fee Schedule for Santaquin City, 06-04-2026): "Building Permit & Inspection Fees — Determined by Structure ... Cost based on the valuation of the structure as set by the current Building Valuation Data sheet from the IRC." No standalone Electrical Permit or EV Charger fee line exists anywhere in either document (confirmed via full-text search). |
| Plan Review Deposit | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Santaquin City fee schedule. |
| State Building Fee | 1% of Building Permit Fee | Santaquin City fee schedule. |
Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Installation Permit
VerifiedSantaquin City has no standalone "Solar," "Solar PV," or "Photovoltaic" permit type or fee line anywhere in its official permitting materials. Rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV installation falls under two of the general permit-required categories on the City's own 'Do You Need a Permit?' checklist -- 'Construct, Enlarge, Alter... a building or structure' (for roof/structural mounting) and 'Install or Alter Electrical' (for the PV system's electrical tie-in) -- both billed through the same single valuation-based Building Permit & Inspection Fee (Cost Determined by Structure, per the current IRC Building Valuation Data sheet), plus the standard 65% Plan Review Fee and 1% State Building Fee. Confirmed directly 2026-07-21 by full-text review of Santaquin's 'Do You Need a Permit?' PDF, the Updated Building Permit Fees schedule (04-02-2026), and the comprehensive Fee Schedule Resolution No. 06-04-2026 -- none of the three contain the words 'solar,' 'PV,' or 'photovoltaic.' Separately, Santaquin's Planning Commission has amended city zoning code to define 'stand-alone solar power generation' as a land use in the CLM (Commercial Light Manufacturing) zone -- this is a zoning/land-use classification for utility-scale solar generation facilities, not a building-permit fee category, and does not apply to ordinary rooftop residential or commercial PV installations.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV panels at a residential or commercial property in Santaquin City
- Falls under 'Construct, Enlarge, Alter... a building or structure' (roof/structural mounting) on the City's official 'Do You Need a Permit?' checklist
- Falls under 'Install or Alter Electrical' (PV electrical tie-in) on the same checklist
- Work performed per Santaquin's adopted electrical and building codes (2023 NEC, 2024 IBC/IRC family per Utah Code § 15A-2-103)
- Utility-scale, stand-alone solar power generation facilities are a separate zoning/land-use matter in the CLM zone, not a residential/commercial rooftop PV installation
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Building Permit Application (Citizenserve Portal)Submitted at the Citizenserve Online Application Portal (www2.citizenserve.com/Portal, installationID=196); applicant enters the Valuation field for the solar installation's materials and labor cost.
- RequiredSite Plan / Roof PlanShows panel array location and roof or ground-mount placement, per the same site/roof-plan documentation Santaquin requires for other structural building permits.
- RequiredElectrical PlansRequired for the PV system's electrical tie-in (inverter, disconnect, interconnection), per the 'Install or Alter Electrical' permit-required category.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit & Inspection Fee — valuation-based | Cost Determined by Structure (per current IRC Building Valuation Data sheet) | Santaquin City fee schedule (Updated Building Permit Fees, 04-02-2026; Resolution 06-04-2026): 'Building Permit & Inspection Fees — Determined by Structure ... Cost based on the valuation of the structure as set by the current Building Valuation Data sheet from the IRC.' No standalone Solar, PV, or Photovoltaic fee line exists anywhere in either document (confirmed via full-text review 2026-07-21). |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Santaquin City fee schedule. |
| State Building Fee | 1% of Building Permit Fee | Santaquin City fee schedule. |
| Permit Tracking Fee | $70.00 | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy
Santaquin City does not publish a standalone 'Change of Use' or 'Certificate of Occupancy' permit, application, or fee line anywhere in its official permitting materials. Confirmed via direct, full-text review of the current comprehensive Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 06-04-2026, effective June 16, 2026) on 2026-07-22 -- its 'Business Licenses' section lists 'Initial Commercial License - $75.00' and related license fees, with no 'Change of Use' or 'Certificate of Occupancy' line item anywhere in the document. (A prior verification pass on 2026-07-20, documented on this file's Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit entry, independently reached the same conclusion after checking the Building Permit Fees PDF, the same Resolution, the Building Permits and Business Licensing pages, and the CitizenServe portal.) In Santaquin, the functional equivalent of a change-of-use/occupancy-change process is the Commercial Business License required under Santaquin City Code Title 3, Chapter 3.04 (General Licensing Provisions) for any business occupying commercial space in the city -- the City's own Business & Community Development page (santaquin.gov/1807/Business) cross-references this code chapter for 'Commercial Businesses' licensing. Any construction, alteration, or occupancy-classification change accompanying the new occupancy (new walls, new exiting, new electrical/plumbing/mechanical work, etc.) is handled separately through this file's Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit entries, not through the business license itself.
Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- A new business occupying an existing commercial or tenant space in Santaquin -- i.e., a change of use or change of occupant -- requires a Santaquin City Commercial Business License under Santaquin City Code Title 3, Chapter 3.04, rather than a distinct 'Change of Use' or 'Certificate of Occupancy' permit, neither of which Santaquin publishes as a standalone product.
- Business license issuance requires review and approval from required City departments before the license is issued -- documented in Santaquin's own Planning Commission meeting records ('A business license will still need to be acquired, and all required departments will need to review and approve the business license before it can be issued'), though that specific record concerned a home-occupation Conditional Use Permit case rather than a general commercial change-of-use, so the exact department list (Building, Fire/EMS, Planning & Zoning) is not itemized anywhere for the general case.
- Any construction, alteration, or occupancy-classification change that accompanies the new occupancy -- new walls, exiting, or electrical/plumbing/mechanical work -- requires a separate Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit (see this file's separate entries for those permit types); the business license itself does not cover construction work.
- Commercial Business License applications are returned by mail or in person to Santaquin City Community Development, 275 West Main Street, 2nd Floor, Santaquin, UT 84655; an online CitizenServe application path specifically for business licenses (as opposed to building permits) was not confirmed during this file's 2026-07-22 research pass.
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Business License ApplicationSantaquin City's official commercial business license application form, referenced on the City's Business Licensing page and cross-referencing Santaquin City Code Title 3, Chapter 3.04. Required for any business newly occupying commercial space in the city.
- OptionalBuilding Permit / Tenant Improvement Permit (if construction accompanies the change of use)Required only if the change of occupancy involves construction, alteration, or a change in occupancy classification -- submitted separately from the business license under this file's Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit entries.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Commercial License Fee | $75.00 | Santaquin City Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 06-04-2026 (effective June 16, 2026), 'Business Licenses' section: 'Initial Commercial License - $75.00.' Directly confirmed 2026-07-22 by reading the full text of the resolution PDF; no separate 'Change of Use' or 'Certificate of Occupancy' fee line exists anywhere in this document. |
| Annual License Renewal Fee | $35.00 | Santaquin City Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 06-04-2026: 'Annual License Renewal Fee - $35.00,' with a 'Renewal Late Fee Penalty - $20.00' if not paid by March 1st of the renewal year (footnote 12 of the same resolution). |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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