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Vineyard building permits
VerifiedVineyard, Utah — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 Utah State Residential Code (Utah's amended version of the 2021 IRC), adopted statewide under Utah Code Title 15A — Vineyard City's own official 'Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria for Residential Construction in Vineyard' document states: 'Vineyard City utilizes the following building codes for residential construction: 2021 Utah State Residential Code Building Code as adopted by Utah Code Title 15A,' with online code reference https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/UTRC2021P1.2021 International Building Code (IBC), as amended by Utah Code Title 15A — referenced by the city's own 'Special Inspection Agreement (2021 IBC)' form used for commercial/special-inspection projects.Statewide construction code cycle effective July 1, 2023 per Utah Code Title 15A Chapter 2 (State Construction and Fire Codes Act): Utah has adopted the 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, and 2021 IECC, together with the 2020 NEC, each with Utah-specific amendments (e.g., the mandatory residential fire-sprinkler requirement in the base 2021 IRC is removed by state amendment; passive radon-control systems are required in Zone 1 counties under amended IRC Appendix F).Vineyard's official Design Criteria document additionally publishes the city's own climatic/geographic design parameters used alongside the adopted residential code: 31 psf± ground snow load, 100 mph wind speed, Seismic Design Category D, Severe weathering, 30" frost line depth, Zone 1,500-or-less air freezing index, and ice-barrier underlayment required.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction, additions, and remodels in Vineyard. Fees are valuation-based per the city's official Consolidated Fee Schedule (FY2025-2026, amendments through 04.07.2026), using the same table structure across all building-permit categories (residential and commercial).
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential construction, additions, or remodels
- Submitted via the online Building Portal (vineyard.cityinspect.com) or in person at 707 E Mill Rd, Suite 202
- Owner-Builder Certification Agreement required if the property owner is performing their own work rather than using a licensed contractor
- Permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days, or is suspended/abandoned for 180 days after commencement
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (effective July 13, 2023)Official Vineyard Building Department form; captures site address, parcel #, subdivision/phase/lot, project description, valuation, and permit category checkboxes (Residential: New Construction, Addition, Remodel, Basement Finish, Solar, Repair, Other).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based table) | $1 to $1,300: $86 flat. $1,301–$2,000: $86 for the first $1,300 plus $3 per additional $100 or fraction thereof. $2,001–$40,000: $107 for the first $2,000 plus $11 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $40,001–$100,000: $525 for the first $40,000 plus $9 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $100,001–$500,000: $1,065 for the first $100,000 plus $7 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,865 for the first $500,000 plus $5 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $1,000,001–$5,000,000: $6,365 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.50 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $5,000,001 and over: $20,354 for the first $5,000,000 plus $2 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. | Vineyard City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 2025-2026 Fiscal Year (amendments through 04.07.2026), 'Building Permit Fees' table, p.14. |
| Residential Plan Review Fee | 65% of Building Permit Fee | Vineyard City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, 'Building Inspection Fees' section, p.15: 'Residential Plan Review ... 65% of Building Permit Fee.' |
| Simple/Duplicate Plan Review Fee | 25% of Building Permit Fee | Vineyard City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, p.15. |
| Fire Inspection & Plan Review | 10% of Building Permit Fee | Vineyard City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, p.15. |
| Reinstating an Expired Permit | $50 + any additional review time | Vineyard City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, p.15. |
| Impact Fees (single-family, illustrative components) | Sewer Facilities: $637 per ERU. Drinking Water: $4,207.49 per ERU (3/4" meter/1 ERC) per Table 19 of the Vineyard City Water Impact Fee Analysis, scaling by meter size through 2030. Roadway Facilities: Area A $3,586 / Area B (RDA) $1,286 per Trip End (ITE-based). Storm & Ground Water: Area A $222 / Area B $337 / Area C $237 per ERU. Parks and Recreation: $3,422.88 per household. | Vineyard City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, 'Impact Fees' section, p.16. All impact fees are assessed at the time building permits are issued. Additional Pass-Through Fees also apply: Timpanogos Special Service District (sewer, per district's own impact fee), Orem Water Reclamation (per Orem City's impact fee), and CUWCD Water Rights Costs per ERC (per the current fiscal year's Vineyard City CWP FY2025 Agreement). |
Basement Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for finishing a basement in Vineyard, per the city's dedicated official Basement Finish page: 'A building permit is required for finishing a basement' to ensure code compliance, protect insurance-claim eligibility, and preserve full home appraisal value at sale. Valuation and fee treatment differ depending on whether the basement is finished before or after the home's Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Detailed, dimensioned floor plans showing all openings/spaces, room labels, and load-bearing wall identification
- Window and bedroom egress-well dimensions (an escape ladder is required if egress wells exceed 44 inches)
- Utility, life-safety-equipment, and electrical outlet locations; all plumbing fixtures and appliances shown
- Engineering review required for any basement walkout impacting the foundation
- Owner-Builder Certification required if the sole owner is performing the work
- Project valuation (cost estimate of labor and materials)
- 2nd Kitchen Acknowledgement Form required if the finished basement includes a second kitchen
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (checked 'Basement Finish' under Residential)Same core Building Permit Application form used city-wide, with the Basement Finish box checked under the Residential permit-category section.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basement Finish Permit Fee (finished BEFORE Certificate of Occupancy issuance) | Valuation-based per the standard Building Permit Fee table (ICC Building Valuation Data finished-basement line), plus 65% Residential Plan Review Fee | Vineyard Building Department Basement Finish Valuation and Permit Fee Policy (Chief Building Official George Reid, effective July 10, 2019): 'A basement that is to be finished prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy will be subject to the permit fees assessed by using the Building Valuation Data.' |
| Basement Finish Permit Fee (submitted AFTER Certificate of Occupancy already issued) | Flat fee calculated at the cost of 5 inspections, plus the associated plan review fee and any applicable surcharges/impact fees | Same official Basement Finish Valuation and Permit Fee Policy memo: 'Basement finish projects submitted to the City after the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy will be charged a fee calculated at the cost of 5 inspections, associated plan review fee and any applicable surcharges or impact fees.' Per the 2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Inspection for which no specific fee is indicated' is $75/hour (1-hour minimum), so 5 inspections would be calculated from that base rate absent a more specific line item. |
Swimming Pool Permit
VerifiedRequired for pool construction/installation in Vineyard. The city publishes dedicated Pool Submittal Requirements covering site plan, architectural, and engineering documentation; fees follow the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table as other construction.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Site plan drawn to scale showing existing buildings, distance from pool to adjacent property lines/structures, fence-enclosure location/height and gate location, pool-equipment location, and GFCI receptacles within 20 feet of the inside pool wall with distances noted
- Architectural plans including an elevations page showing pool depth/slope, self-closing gate details, electrical bonding requirements, and any water features/diving platforms/pool exit areas
- Engineering plans stamped by a licensed engineer, OR a current ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ER) report on the pool
- Mechanical equipment specifications
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (checked 'Solar' or 'Other' as applicable under Residential/Commercial, per project type)Core Building Permit Application form; pool projects are submitted alongside the Pool Submittal Requirements checklist.
- RequiredPool Submittal RequirementsOfficial Vineyard Building Department handout listing all required site-plan, architectural, engineering, and mechanical-equipment documentation for pool permits.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based table) | Same valuation-based table as general Building Permit Fees (see Residential Building Permit entry) | Vineyard City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, p.14 — no separate pool-specific fee line item is published; pools are priced through the standard valuation table based on the submitted project valuation. |
| Residential Plan Review Fee | 65% of Building Permit Fee | Vineyard City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, p.15. |
Solar Panel (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar PV installations in Vineyard. The city publishes dedicated Solar Permit Submittal Requirements, and the Building Permit Application itself includes a distinct 'Solar' checkbox under both Residential and Commercial categories.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Construction plans including project description, design criteria/code reference, attachment details, electrical diagram and notes, and a picture of the existing electrical panel
- Site plan: roof layout plan showing proposed panel layout and distances from roof overhangs/eaves
- Solar specification package: manufacturer specifications for all solar equipment (panels, converters, batteries, etc.)
- Engineering review of roof load systems by a licensed engineer
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Solar checkbox, Residential or Commercial)Core Building Permit Application form with the Solar box checked.
- RequiredSolar Permit Submittal RequirementsOfficial Vineyard Building Department handout detailing construction plan, site plan, specification package, and engineering requirements for solar PV permits, including sample site-plan and electrical-diagram templates.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based table) | Same valuation-based table as general Building Permit Fees (see Residential Building Permit entry) | Vineyard City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, p.14 — no separate solar-specific valuation rate (e.g., a flat per-watt figure) is published; unlike some other Utah cities, Vineyard does not publish its own per-watt solar valuation constant. |
| Residential or Commercial Plan Review Fee | 65% of Building Permit Fee | Vineyard City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, p.15. |
Standby Generator Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of standby/backup generators in Vineyard. The city publishes dedicated Generator Submittal Requirements covering site plan, equipment specification, and electrical documentation.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Site plan showing generator location relative to structures, property lines, and required clearances
- Manufacturer equipment specifications for the generator and transfer switch
- Electrical diagram showing connection to the existing electrical system
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Other/Residential or Commercial, per project type)Core Building Permit Application form.
- RequiredGenerator Submittal RequirementsOfficial Vineyard Building Department handout for standby generator installations.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based table) | Same valuation-based table as general Building Permit Fees (see Residential Building Permit entry) | Vineyard City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, p.14 — no separate generator-specific fee line item is published. |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Tenant Finish / Sign / Addition)
VerifiedRequired for commercial new construction, tenant finish, signs, additions, and repairs in Vineyard. Requires a substantially more extensive stamped-drawing and COMcheck submittal package than residential permits, per the city's official Building Permit Submittal Requirements for Commercial Construction (effective July 9, 2018).
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Architectural drawings stamped/signed by a licensed architect
- Structural drawings stamped/signed by a licensed engineer, plus structural calculations
- Lighting, mechanical, and plumbing drawings each stamped/signed by a licensed MEP engineer
- Geotechnical study
- COMcheck: Envelope COMcheck, Lighting COMcheck, and Mechanical COMcheck
- Site Plan/Civil Plan and Landscaping Plan
- All items required electronically, submitted online or via disc/flash drive
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Commercial: New Construction, Addition, Tenant Finish, Sign, Solar, Repair, Other)Core Building Permit Application form with the Commercial category selected.
- RequiredBuilding Permit Submittal Requirements for Commercial Construction (effective July 9, 2018)Official Vineyard Building Department checklist of all required stamped drawings, calculations, geotechnical study, COMcheck reports, and site/landscaping plans for commercial submittals.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based table) | Same valuation-based table as general Building Permit Fees (see Residential Building Permit entry) | Vineyard City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, p.14; the same single table applies to both residential and commercial valuations. |
| Commercial Plan Review Fee | 65% of Building Permit Fee | Vineyard City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, p.15: 'Commercial Plan Review ... 65% of Building Permit Fee.' |
| Fire Inspection & Plan Review | 10% of Building Permit Fee | Vineyard City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, p.15. |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Business License / Registration
VerifiedRequired for establishing an Accessory Dwelling Unit in Vineyard, per Vineyard Zoning Code § 15.34.060. Unlike a standard building permit, ADU authorization in Vineyard is processed as a Business License application submitted through the City Inspect Business Licenses module, per the city's official Community Development page.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Detached ADUs require a lot of at least 12,000 sq ft; ADUs within a home require a minimum 5,200 sq ft lot, and must comply with applicable building and fire codes
- Minimum of 4 onsite parking spaces on a paved surface; driveways must be at least 18 feet long to count toward this requirement, with all spaces at least 8 feet wide
- Occupancy limited to one family or up to four unrelated individuals
- Application submitted through City Inspect's Business Licenses module, selecting 'Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)' as the permit type
- Parking plan and floor layout showing total ADU square footage must be uploaded with the application
- Planning and Zoning Department inspection required after submission and documentation review
- Biennial renewal required, with re-inspection at renewal
Required documents
- RequiredADU Business License Application (City Inspect Business Licenses module)Submitted online by selecting 'Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)' as the permit/license type; requires uploaded parking plan and floor layout showing total ADU square footage, per the city's official Community Development page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory Dwelling Unit Business License — Initial Fee (Biennial) | $100.00 | Vineyard City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, 'Business Licensing Fees' section, p.10: 'Accessory Dwelling Unit Business License (Biennial) ... Initial Fee $100.' The city's official Community Development page separately confirms $103 total if paid by credit card (3% card-processing fee applied). |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit Business License — Renewal Fee | $50.00 | Vineyard City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, p.10: 'Renewal Fee $50.' Renewal occurs biennially and requires re-inspection, per the city's official Community Development page. |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit Re-Inspection Fee | $85.00 | Vineyard City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, 'Business Licensing Fees' section, p.10: 'Accessory Dwelling Unit Re-Inspection Fee ... $85.' |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.
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 Vineyard building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.