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Sign Permit (Permanent Sign) in Saratoga Springs, Utah

Permanent signs in Saratoga Springs require a two-step process: a Planning Department sign review under Land Development Code Chapter 19.18 and § 19.11.05(4), followed by a separate Building Permit application once Planning approval is issued. Fabrication must not begin until Planning approval is received, and building permit fees increase if a sign is installed before the building permit is obtained.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Planning Department review and approval under LDC Chapter 19.18 and § 19.11.05(4) before fabrication begins
  • Separate Building Permit application after Planning approval (building permit fees increase if the sign is installed prior to obtaining the permit)
  • Signature of the applicant and all property owners on the Acknowledgement & Certification page
  • Scaled drawings of all proposed signage showing dimensions, materials, method of illumination, hours of illumination, foot candle measurement, colors, and structural information
  • Scaled site plan showing sign location(s), measurements from property lines and sidewalks (ground signs), or from an internal intersection/drive-thru (internal directional signs); signs may not be located in the clear view triangle per LDC § 19.06.11
  • Scaled elevations showing sign location on any building or structure
  • Sign Detail Sheet for each sign (type, area in sq ft, height, illumination type, foot candle measurement, hours of illumination if lit, lamp color)
  • If illuminated: lamp color maximum 4000K; illumination allowed during business hours and up to 30 minutes after close

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Fee schedule

Sign Review Fee (Planning)Saratoga Springs Permanent Sign Application Requirements (Revised 2.3.2026): '$300 for first sign + $50 for each additional sign (Includes 2 reviews; additional reviews $150 each).'
$300 for the first sign + $50 for each additional sign
Additional Review Fee (beyond the 2 included reviews)Saratoga Springs Permanent Sign Application Requirements (Revised 2.3.2026): review fee 'Includes 2 reviews; additional reviews $150 each.'
$150 per additional review
Building Permit Fee (separate, after Planning approval)The Permanent Sign Application document states: 'After you receive Planning approval, you must then apply for a building permit. Building permit fees will increase if any sign is installed prior to obtaining a building permit.' Saratoga Springs' Building Permit Fee Schedule PDF (DocumentCenter/View/156) contains only the general Appendix L total-valuation fee table, with no separate sign-specific fee line item found.
Valuation-based, per the city's standard Appendix L building permit fee table — no distinct sign line item found.

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

    • Do not begin fabrication of the sign(s) until Planning approval is received — a separate Building Permit application is then required, and building permit fees increase if the sign is installed before that permit is obtained.
    • The $300 (first sign) + $50 (each additional sign) review fee includes 2 reviews; a Comment Review Meeting (CRM) can be requested after comments are sent, and additional reviews beyond the included 2 cost $150 each.
    • If the sign is illuminated, lamp color is capped at 4000K and illumination is only allowed during business hours plus up to 30 minutes after close.
    • Signs may not be located in the clear view triangle described in LDC § 19.06.11.
    • Submit through the CityWorks Public Portal (cityworks.saratogasprings-ut.gov/publicaccess), choosing the 'Sign Permits' category and the correct application type.

    Frequently asked questions

    Saratoga Springs requires a sign permit (permanent sign) for: Planning Department review and approval under LDC Chapter 19.18 and § 19.11.05(4) before fabrication begins; Separate Building Permit application after Planning approval (building permit fees increase if the sign is installed prior to obtaining the permit); Signature of the applicant and all property owners on the Acknowledgement & Certification page; Scaled drawings of all proposed signage showing dimensions, materials, method of illumination, hours of illumination, foot candle measurement, colors, and structural information; Scaled site plan showing sign location(s), measurements from property lines and sidewalks (ground signs), or from an internal intersection/drive-thru (internal directional signs); signs may not be located in the clear view triangle per LDC § 19.06.11; Scaled elevations showing sign location on any building or structure; Sign Detail Sheet for each sign (type, area in sq ft, height, illumination type, foot candle measurement, hours of illumination if lit, lamp color); If illuminated: lamp color maximum 4000K; illumination allowed during business hours and up to 30 minutes after close. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Saratoga Springs Building Department (Community Development) at (801) 766-6507 before starting work.

    The Planning review fee is $300 for the first sign plus $50 for each additional sign, which includes 2 reviews (additional reviews are $150 each). A separate Building Permit is also required after Planning approval, with its own valuation-based fee.

    Per the city's Permanent Sign Application Requirements, the first round of comments is anticipated within 10-12 business days after the application is routed to staff following fee payment.

    You'll need: Permanent Sign Application & Checklist; Acknowledgement & Certification; Scaled Drawings of Proposed Signage; Scaled Site Plan; Scaled Elevations; Sign Detail Sheet. 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.

    Sources & verification

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

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