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Change of Use Permit in Saratoga Springs, Utah

Saratoga Springs' Planning Department requires a Change of Use Permit under Land Development Code § 19.13.06 whenever an existing structure or site converts from its current or previous use to a different or new activity that falls under a different use category in the Chapter 19.04 use tables. This is a Planning-level staff review process (with Planning Director sign-off, per § 19.13.06(4)), distinct from a Building Department 'Certificate of Occupancy' — the city's Consolidated Fee Schedule and Land Development Code contain no standalone 'Certificate of Occupancy' permit or fee line item; occupancy is instead certified as the final inspection step within the city's building permit process (see the 'Final / Certificate of Occupancy' inspection on this jurisdiction's residential and commercial building permit entries). If the new use requires physical/site changes (e.g., increased parking, exterior alterations), a separate site plan amendment is also required.

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When you need this permit

  • The proposed new use must be a permitted use in the applicable zone per the Chapter 19.04 use tables — a use not listed as permitted in the zone is not eligible for a Change of Use Permit, per LDC § 19.13.06(3)(d)
  • Signage and parking for the new use must comply with all standards in place at the time of conversion, per LDC § 19.13.06(3)(b)
  • If the existing use is a legal nonconforming use, a new use with the same or lower parking requirement may convert without additional conditions; a new use with a higher parking requirement must meet the increased parking standard, per LDC § 19.13.06(3)(b)(i)
  • Increased parking requirements or external changes to the site or structure required by the new use trigger a separate site plan amendment, per LDC § 19.13.06(3)(c)
  • Application and all required documents submitted via the CityWorks Public Portal (cityworks.saratogasprings-ut.gov/publicaccess), Planning category

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Fee schedule

Change of Use Permit Review FeeSaratoga Springs 'Change of Use Application Requirements' document (Revised 2.3.2026): 'REVIEW FEES: $250 ... (Includes 2 reviews; additional reviews $100 each).' Independently cross-verified in the city's Consolidated Fee Schedule (saratogasprings-ut.gov/DocumentCenter/View/131), Community Development / Calculated Fees section, page 17: 'Change of Use Permit — $250, Staff Reviews – 2, [additional] $100.'
$250.00 (includes 2 staff reviews)
Additional Review Fee (beyond the 2 included staff reviews)Change of Use Application Requirements (Revised 2.3.2026) and Consolidated Fee Schedule, Community Development / Calculated Fees section, both list $100 per additional staff review beyond the 2 included in the base $250 fee.
$100 per additional review

Review timeline

Plan reviewSaratoga Springs’s published plan-review target
10–12 business days

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Inspection process

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    Tips

    • There is no standalone 'Certificate of Occupancy' permit or fee in Saratoga Springs — occupancy sign-off happens as the final inspection within the Building Department's building permit process, not as a separate Planning product.
    • A Change of Use Permit only covers the use conversion itself; if the new use requires more parking or any exterior/site changes, a separate site plan amendment is also required per LDC § 19.13.06(3)(c).
    • The $250 review fee includes 2 staff reviews; a Comment Review Meeting (CRM) can be requested after comments are sent, and additional reviews beyond the included 2 cost $100 each.
    • A use that does not fall under a permitted use in the Chapter 19.04 use tables for the applicable zone is not eligible for a Change of Use Permit — confirm zoning eligibility with the Planning Department before applying.
    • Submit through the CityWorks Public Portal (cityworks.saratogasprings-ut.gov/publicaccess), Planning category, Change of Use application type; contact Planning at 801-766-9793 ext. 155 or Planning@SaratogaSprings-UT.gov with questions.

    Frequently asked questions

    Saratoga Springs requires a change of use permit for: The proposed new use must be a permitted use in the applicable zone per the Chapter 19.04 use tables — a use not listed as permitted in the zone is not eligible for a Change of Use Permit, per LDC § 19.13.06(3)(d); Signage and parking for the new use must comply with all standards in place at the time of conversion, per LDC § 19.13.06(3)(b); If the existing use is a legal nonconforming use, a new use with the same or lower parking requirement may convert without additional conditions; a new use with a higher parking requirement must meet the increased parking standard, per LDC § 19.13.06(3)(b)(i); Increased parking requirements or external changes to the site or structure required by the new use trigger a separate site plan amendment, per LDC § 19.13.06(3)(c); Application and all required documents submitted via the CityWorks Public Portal (cityworks.saratogasprings-ut.gov/publicaccess), Planning category. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Saratoga Springs Building Department (Community Development) at (801) 766-6507 before starting work.

    $250.00, which includes 2 staff reviews; additional reviews beyond that are $100 each, per the city's Change of Use Application Requirements and Consolidated Fee Schedule.

    The city states the first round of comments is anticipated within 10-12 business days after the application is routed to staff following fee payment; large or complex projects may take longer, with the City notifying the applicant of any extended review period.

    You'll need: Change of Use Application & Checklist; Acknowledgement & Certification. Depending on your project, Saratoga Springs may also ask for: Parking Requirement Documentation. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Saratoga Springs Building Department (Community Development) at 319 S Saratoga Rd, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045. Phone: (801) 766-6507, email: BuildingApps@saratogaspringscity.com. Office hours: Mon–Thu 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (limited inspections on Fridays). Official information: https://www.saratogasprings-ut.gov/201/Building.

    Saratoga Springs, Utah has adopted: GOVERNING LAW: Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html), version effective 7/1/2026 (amended by Ch. 47, 2026 General Session), sets the statewide-mandatory construction code suite (Utah Code § 15A-1-204 — binds every municipality; local amendments permitted, a different edition is not). Saratoga Springs' 'Current Versions of the Codes Utilized for Inspections' list (saratogasprings-ut.gov/201/Building) still displays the pre-7/1/2026 edition list for every code except NEC; re-checked live 2026-07-16, page text is byte-identical to the earlier fetch. State law governs regardless of the page's lag; each line below states current law first, then the page's as-published (stale) text.; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 7/1/2026. Saratoga Springs' Building Department page still lists '2021 Edition of the International Building Code (IBC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16).; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), with Utah state amendments, plus Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c); this edition did NOT change in the 7/1/2026 flip. Matches Saratoga Springs' Building Department page, which lists '2021 Edition of the International Residential Code (IRC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16).; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), effective 7/1/2026. Saratoga Springs' page still lists '2021 Edition of the International Plumbing Code (IPC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16).; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), effective 7/1/2026. Saratoga Springs' page still lists '2021 Edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16).; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), effective 7/1/2026. Saratoga Springs' page still lists '2021 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16).; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), one statewide edition (no residential/commercial split), with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective 7/1/2026. Saratoga Springs' Building Department page still lists '2021 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16). SEPARATELY, and unrelated to the 2026 flip: the city's Additional Building Permit Requirements page (saratogasprings-ut.gov/221) specifies energy compliance via '2015 Utah REScheck' for residential and ComCheck for commercial — this REScheck vintage reference is a PRE-EXISTING stale citation (predates the 2026 flip) relative to even the prior 2021 IECC citation on the Building Department page; both are reproduced here as independently published by the city, not corrected.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), effective 7/1/2026. Not mentioned on Saratoga Springs' Building Department page, Obtaining a Building Permit page, or Consolidated Fee Schedule as of live re-check 2026-07-16; added here as a statute-sourced omission (applies statewide regardless of city publication), not fabricated.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), effective 7/1/2026. Not mentioned on any Saratoga Springs source reviewed as of live re-check 2026-07-16; added as a statute-sourced omission.; Modular Building Institute (MBI) Standards 1200 and 1205 — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(o), statewide-mandated for modular units. Not mentioned on any Saratoga Springs source reviewed as of live re-check 2026-07-16; added as a statute-sourced omission.; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — per Saratoga Springs Building Department page (live re-check 2026-07-16, unchanged). NOTE: Utah Code § 15A-2-103 does NOT adopt the IFC — the IFC is separately governed under Title 15A Chapter 5, outside the scope of this section. Saratoga Springs' own listing of an IFC edition alongside its § 15A-2-103 code list is therefore not itself governed by § 15A-2-103; reproduced here as the city's own published statement, not corrected or reclassified.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — per Saratoga Springs Building Department page, consistent with Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) statewide adoption; this edition did NOT change in the 7/1/2026 flip and Saratoga Springs' page already correctly reflects it (live re-check 2026-07-16) — no correction needed here.; Utah Code Title 15A (State Construction and Fire Codes Act) governs statewide code adoption; as an incorporated Utah city, Saratoga Springs administers its own Building Department as a compliance agency under Utah Code § 15A-1-202.. Local amendments apply — see the Saratoga Springs overview page for the full list.

    No. The city's Consolidated Fee Schedule and Land Development Code contain no standalone Certificate of Occupancy permit or fee; occupancy is certified as the final inspection step of the Building Department's building permit process. A separate Change of Use Permit (Planning Department, LDC § 19.13.06) is required when an existing structure or site converts to a new use category, regardless of whether a building permit is also needed.

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