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Hurricane building permits
VerifiedHurricane, 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 two-family residential construction and any work regulated by the 2021 IRC and the 2024 IBC (current statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 7/1/2026; Hurricane's own Building Department page still displays its 'EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023' banner listing the 2021 IBC as of live-check 2026-07-16, but the statute controls). Hurricane City calculates the fee using the 2021 IRC Table AL101.1 Permit Fee Schedule applied to a project valuation computed from a Hurricane-modified Square Foot Construction Cost table (Resolution 2025-39, adopted December 4, 2025). Applications and inspections are handled entirely through the City Inspect online portal. Hurricane City's Resolution 2025-39 (Option B, updating Building Permit Fee Calculations) adopts the standard 2021 IRC Table AL101.1 valuation-based permit fee schedule; no distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line item was found in this resolution or the city's Submitting a Building Permit Guide as of 2026-07-19, so EV charger installation would be handled as standard electrical work under this same valuation-based fee.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or two-family residential construction
- Any work regulated by the 2021 IRC and the current-statewide 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)/(b))
- Acknowledgement Waiver and Release Form signed by the property owner and notarized — original wet-stamped copy required before plan review is finalized
- Signed Owner Builder Form, if the permit is being built owner-builder
- Consultation with Hurricane City Power Department recommended before submittal to determine the project's electrical service needs (contact: powermike@hurricane.utah.gov, (435) 635-5536)
- Application submitted online via the City Inspect portal (hurricane.cityinspect.com)
Required documents
- RequiredAcknowledgement Waiver and Release FormRequired for ALL new construction permits; must be signed by the property owner and notarized. The original wet-stamped form must be provided to the City before plan review is finalized, per Hurricane's official Building Department page.
- OptionalOwner Builder FormRequired for ALL new construction permits being built owner-builder (signed).
- RequiredCity Inspect Online ApplicationSubmitted through hurricane.cityinspect.com. Covers permit application, attachments (plans, contractor info), fee payment (e-check online, or check/money order/cash in person), and inspection scheduling.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (2021 IRC Table AL101.1) | $1–$500: $24 flat. $501–$2,000: $24 + $3 per additional $100 or fraction, up to $2,000. $2,001–$40,000: $69 + $11 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $40,000. $40,001–$100,000: $487 + $9 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $100,000. $100,000–$500,000: $1,027 + $7 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $500,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,827 + $5 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $1,000,000. $1,000,001–$5,000,000: $6,327 + $3 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $5,000,000. $5,000,001 and over: $18,327 + $1 per additional $1,000 or fraction. | Hurricane City Resolution 2025-39 (adopted Dec. 4, 2025), Exhibit A: Table AL101.1 'Permit Fee Schedule' from the 2021 International Residential Code, applied by fee-table lookup against the project's total valuation. Valuation itself is computed per Exhibit B's Hurricane-modified Square Foot Construction Cost table (2024 IBC Modified): for Group R-3 Residential, one- and two-family (the relevant occupancy for this permit type), the rate is $145.04/sq ft (Type IA) down to $114.60/sq ft (Type VB), with unfinished basements (Group R-3) at a flat $31.50/sq ft per Exhibit B footnote (d). |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedHurricane City does not publish a distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line item. Resolution 2025-39 (adopted December 4, 2025, Option B, Updating Building Permit Fee Calculations) adopts the standard 2021 IRC Table AL101.1 valuation-based permit fee schedule for all building/electrical work; EV charger installation is billed under this same valuation-based Building Permit Fee as standard electrical work, with no separate line found in this resolution or the city's Submitting a Building Permit Guide.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property
- New dedicated electrical circuit and/or panel/service capacity upgrade to serve the charger
- Consultation with Hurricane City Power Department recommended before submittal to determine the project's electrical service needs (contact: powermike@hurricane.utah.gov, (435) 635-5536)
- Application submitted online via the City Inspect portal (hurricane.cityinspect.com)
Required documents
- RequiredCity Inspect Online ApplicationSubmitted through hurricane.cityinspect.com. Covers permit application, attachments, fee payment (e-check online, or check/money order/cash in person), and inspection scheduling.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Electrical Permit Fee — valuation-based (2021 IRC Table AL101.1) | $1–$500: $24 flat. $501–$2,000: $24 + $3 per additional $100 or fraction. $2,001–$40,000: $69 + $11 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $40,001–$100,000: $487 + $9 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $100,001–$500,000: $1,027 + $7 per additional $1,000 or fraction. Higher tiers continue per the same schedule. | Hurricane City Resolution 2025-39 (adopted Dec. 4, 2025), Exhibit A: Table AL101.1 'Permit Fee Schedule' from the 2021 International Residential Code — the same table used for the Residential Building Permit. No distinct EV charger/EVSE line exists; EV charger installation is valued and billed under this same schedule as standard electrical work. |
Accessory Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for accessory structures in Hurricane. Structures with a floor area under 120 square feet are exempt from building plan review unless they include electrical or plumbing, but a permit is still required to verify compliance with development standards such as setbacks.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Accessory structures 120 sq ft or larger require full plan review
- Accessory structures under 120 sq ft are exempt from plan review UNLESS they include electrical or plumbing (in which case plan review is required)
- A permit is required for all accessory structures regardless of size, to verify compliance with applicable development standards including setbacks
- No structures of any kind are permitted within a public utility easement, regardless of zoning designation
- Setback compliance per Hurricane's Residential Setback Standards table (varies by zone: RA-1, RA-0.5, R1-15, R1-10, R1-8, R1-6, R1-4) — Front Yard 25' (N/A for R1-4), Rear Yard 2' (10' from main building), Interior/Street Side Yard 2'–10' depending on zone
Required documents
- RequiredCity Inspect Online ApplicationSubmitted through hurricane.cityinspect.com. Small accessory buildings under 160 sq ft that only need site plan approval are applied for through the same 'Building Permits' application category, per Hurricane's official 'Submitting a Building Permit' guide.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (2021 IRC Table AL101.1), Utility occupancy group | Same tiered schedule as the Residential Building Permit (Resolution 2025-39, Exhibit A), applied to valuation computed under Exhibit B's 'U Utility, miscellaneous' rate for private garages/accessory structures ($78.57/sq ft Type IA down to $44.44/sq ft Type VB), per Exhibit B footnote (a): 'Private Garages use Utility, miscellaneous.' | Hurricane City Resolution 2025-39, Exhibit A (fee table) and Exhibit B (valuation table, footnote a assigning private garages/accessory structures to the Utility occupancy group). |
Solar Panel (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial solar photovoltaic installations in Hurricane. Handled through Hurricane City Power's solar application process (separate review/fee track) in addition to the standard building permit.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Solar Application Packet submitted to Hurricane City Power
- Building permit application via City Inspect for the physical installation
- See Hurricane City Power's Solar Policy and Grid-Tied Policy for interconnection and base-rate requirements
Required documents
- RequiredSolar Application PacketOfficial Hurricane City Power solar application packet (published on cityofhurricane.com). Document could not be fully text-extracted (PDF returned a corrupted/unreadable xref table on retrieval, 2026-07-08) — its existence and fee amounts are independently confirmed via the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Doc 2678) below, but detailed page-by-page requirements are not itemized here.
- RequiredCity Inspect Online ApplicationStandard building permit application for the physical PV installation, submitted through hurricane.cityinspect.com.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Application Review Fee (1st Review) | $200.00 | Hurricane City Consolidated Fee Schedule, current as of July 1, 2026 (Power and Water Service Fees section): 'Solar Application Review Fee.......... $200.00.' Confirmed independently in the Electrical Rates and Fee Schedule PDF ('SOLAR FEES AND RATES October 3, 2024 — Application Review Fee (1st Review) $200.00'). |
| Solar Application Re-Review Fee (each additional) | $75.00 | Hurricane City Consolidated Fee Schedule, current as of July 1, 2026: 'Solar Application Re-Review Fee...... $75.00.' Matches the Electrical Rates and Fee Schedule PDF: 'Each Additional Review $75.00.' |
| Bi-Directional (Net) Meter Fee | $375.00 | Hurricane City Electrical Rates and Fee Schedule PDF, 'SOLAR FEES AND RATES October 3, 2024': 'Bi-Directional Meter Fee $375.00.' |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for permanent signage in Hurricane, administered by the Planning & Zoning division. Fee differs based on whether the sign qualifies for staff-level review or requires Planning Commission review.
Verified 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- Signage subject to Hurricane's Zoning Ordinance sign standards
- Staff Review track for signs meeting standard criteria
- Planning Commission Review track for signs requiring discretionary review, billed per mailing address for public notice
Required documents
- RequiredCity Inspect Online Application (Planning and Zoning category)Sign permits are applied for under the 'Planning and Zoning' application category in City Inspect, distinct from the 'Building Permits' category used for structures, per Hurricane's official 'Submitting a Building Permit' guide.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit (Staff Review) | $50.00 | Hurricane City Consolidated Fee Schedule, current as of July 1, 2026 (Zoning Fees section): 'Sign Permit (Staff Review) ... $ 50.00.' Re-verified live 2026-07-22 by re-fetching and reading the current fee schedule PDF directly (page 5) -- corrects a prior $150.00 figure that was a stale/mis-transcribed value. |
| Sign Permit (Planning Commission Review) | $150.00 | Hurricane City Consolidated Fee Schedule, current as of July 1, 2026 (Zoning Fees section): 'Sign Permit (Planning Commission Review) $150.00.' Re-verified live 2026-07-22 -- corrects a prior figure that mistakenly used the separate 'Mailing Fee' line ($1.50/address, see below) as if it were this permit's own fee. |
| Mailing Fee | $1.50 per address | Hurricane City Consolidated Fee Schedule, current as of July 1, 2026 (Zoning Fees section): 'Mailing Fee ... $1.50/address.' A separate, additional line item billed per address for required public-notice mailing on any application needing one (e.g. a Planning Commission-reviewed sign permit) -- not a replacement for that permit's own $150.00 fee. |
Grading Permit
VerifiedRequired for land grading/earthwork in Hurricane, administered by the Planning & Zoning division. A dedicated Grading Permit Checklist is published by the city.
Verified 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- Grading/earthwork subject to Hurricane's development standards
- Grading Permit Checklist compliance (per the city's official published checklist)
Required documents
- RequiredGrading Permit ChecklistHurricane City's official published checklist for grading permit submittals.
- RequiredCity Inspect Online Application (Planning and Zoning category)Submitted through hurricane.cityinspect.com under the Planning and Zoning category.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grading Permit Fee | $300.00 | Hurricane City Consolidated Fee Schedule, current as of July 1, 2026 (Zoning Fees section): 'Grading Permit... $300.00.' Re-verified live 2026-07-22 by re-fetching and reading the current fee schedule PDF directly (page 5) -- corrects a prior $150.00 figure that was a stale/mis-transcribed value. |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial and industrial construction in Hurricane, regulated by the 2024 IBC (current statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 7/1/2026). Hurricane calculates the fee the same way as residential — the 2021 IRC Table AL101.1 Permit Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-39, Exhibit A) applied to a project valuation computed from the city's own 'IBC Modified' Square Foot Construction Cost table (Exhibit B), using the applicable commercial occupancy classification (e.g., Group B Business or Group M Mercantile) rather than the R-3 residential rate.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial or industrial construction regulated by the 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a))
- Application and plan submittal through the City Inspect online portal (hurricane.cityinspect.com) — no paper-only application path is described on the official site
- Project valuation computed from Resolution 2025-39 Exhibit B's Square Foot Construction Cost table for the applicable occupancy classification (e.g., Group B Business: $194.98/sq ft Type IA down to $134.74/sq ft Type VB; Group M Mercantile: $138.71/sq ft Type IA down to $92.87/sq ft Type VB)
- For shell-only buildings, Exhibit B footnote (b) allows a 20 percent deduction from the applicable occupancy valuation rate
- Consultation with Hurricane City Power Department recommended before submittal to determine the project's electrical service needs (contact: powermike@hurricane.utah.gov, (435) 635-5536)
Required documents
- RequiredCity Inspect Online ApplicationSubmitted through hurricane.cityinspect.com. Covers permit application, attachments (plans, contractor info), fee payment, and inspection scheduling — the same portal used for residential permits.
- RequiredConstruction Plans and EngineeringFull architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plans reflecting the 2024 IBC and related Utah-adopted codes; no separate itemized commercial plan-submittal checklist document was located on cityofhurricane.com distinct from the general Building Department page.
- RequiredAcknowledgement Waiver and Release FormHurricane's Building Department page states this form is required for 'ALL new construction permits' (signed and notarized, original wet-stamped copy required before plan review is finalized) — the page does not carve out an exception for commercial projects.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (2021 IRC Table AL101.1) | $1–$500: $24 flat. $501–$2,000: $24 + $3 per additional $100 or fraction, up to $2,000. $2,001–$40,000: $69 + $11 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $40,000. $40,001–$100,000: $487 + $9 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $100,000. $100,000–$500,000: $1,027 + $7 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $500,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,827 + $5 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $1,000,000. $1,000,001–$5,000,000: $6,327 + $3 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $5,000,000. $5,000,001 and over: $18,327 + $1 per additional $1,000 or fraction. | Hurricane City Resolution 2025-39 (adopted Dec. 4, 2025), Exhibit A: Table AL101.1 'Permit Fee Schedule' from the 2021 International Residential Code — the same fee table used for the Residential Building Permit; Resolution 2025-39 does not publish a separate fee table specific to commercial construction. |
| Commercial valuation rate — Group B Business (2024 IBC Modified Square Foot Construction Cost table) | $194.98/sq ft (Type IA) down to $134.74/sq ft (Type VB) | Hurricane City Resolution 2025-39, Exhibit B ('SQUARE FOOT CONSTRUCTION COST a,b,c — GROUP (2024 IBC MODIFIED)'), row 'B Business': IA 194.98, IB 188.02, IIA 181.46, IIB 173.61, IIIA 157.70, IIIB 153.29, IV 166.92, VA 140.91, VB 134.74. Footnote (b): 'For shell only building deduct 20 percent.' |
| Commercial valuation rate — Group M Mercantile (2024 IBC Modified Square Foot Construction Cost table) | $138.71/sq ft (Type IA) down to $92.87/sq ft (Type VB) | Hurricane City Resolution 2025-39, Exhibit B, row 'M Mercantile': IA 138.71, IB 133.13, IIA 127.28, IIB 121.97, IIIA 110.70, IIIB 108.15, IV 115.94, VA 96.72, VB 92.87. Other commercial occupancy groups (A-1 through S-2) are separately tabulated in the same exhibit. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for tenant improvement and tenant finish work in existing commercial buildings in Hurricane. Hurricane does not publish a dedicated tenant-improvement checklist or a separate TI-specific valuation rate distinct from new commercial construction — a search of cityofhurricane.com's Building Department page, Document Center, and the Consolidated Fee Schedule found no tenant-improvement-specific document as of 2026-07-19. The general commercial building-permit fee mechanism (Resolution 2025-39, Table AL101.1 applied to Exhibit B's occupancy-classification valuation) is inferred to apply, but this is not confirmed by an explicit tenant-improvement line item.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Commercial remodel or tenant improvement work in an existing commercial structure, regulated by the 2024 IBC and 2024 IEBC (existing building provisions)
- Application and plan submittal through the City Inspect online portal (hurricane.cityinspect.com)
- Construction plans and engineering appropriate to the scope of the tenant finish work — no dedicated Hurricane-published TI checklist was located to confirm the exact document list
Required documents
- RequiredCity Inspect Online ApplicationSubmitted through hurricane.cityinspect.com — the same portal used for new commercial and residential permits. No tenant-improvement-specific application category or checklist document was found published on cityofhurricane.com.
- RequiredConstruction Plans and EngineeringPlans appropriate to the tenant finish scope (floor plan, electrical, mechanical, plumbing as applicable); Hurricane's Building Department page does not publish a document list specific to tenant improvements distinct from new commercial construction.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (2021 IRC Table AL101.1), inferred mechanism | Same tiered schedule as the Commercial Building Permit (Resolution 2025-39, Exhibit A), applied to a declared project valuation | Hurricane City Resolution 2025-39 does not publish a distinct valuation rate for tenant improvement / tenant finish work (unlike, e.g., Murray's published 'Mall Tenant Finish' supplemental rate). This entry assumes the same general fee mechanism used for new commercial construction applies to TI work, based on the resolution's general framing ('building permit fees within Hurricane City'), but this has not been confirmed against an explicit tenant-improvement line item. Confirm the applicable valuation approach directly with the Building Department, (435) 635-2811. |
Fire Sprinkler System Permit
VerifiedFire protection permitting for Hurricane is handled by Hurricane Valley Fire Special Service District (HVFD), a special fire district separate from the Hurricane City Building Department, which serves Hurricane, La Verkin, Leeds, Rockville, Springdale, Toquerville, Virgin, and adjoining unincorporated Washington County. HVFD's Consolidated Fee Schedule publishes a genuinely distinct, all-inclusive flat fee for automatic fire sprinkler system installation covering plan review, flush test, rough-in inspection, and acceptance — separate tiers for commercial and residential systems, and additional flat fees for related sprinkler-system components (fire pumps, additional risers, standpipes).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Sprinkler Plan Review Application submitted to Hurricane Valley Fire District (separate from the City Inspect building-permit application)
- Design and installation per the fire-protection system standards enforced by HVFD's Fire Prevention Office
- Required for new automatic fire sprinkler system installation in a commercial or residential structure within the HVFD service area, which includes Hurricane City
Required documents
- RequiredSprinkler Plan Review ApplicationSubmitted online via HVFD's forms portal (linked from hvfssd.org/information/page/inspections-and-fees).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Sprinkler System (plan review, flush, rough-in, and acceptance) | $1,175.00 | Hurricane Valley Fire Consolidated Fee Schedule as of August 15, 2023 (still the current schedule linked from HVFD's live Inspections and Fees page as of 2026-07-20), Commercial section: 'Sprinkler System (includes plan review, flush, rough-in, and acceptance) — $1,175.00.' Verified by direct visual read of the fee-schedule PDF (rendered to image) at hvfssd.org/media/481. |
| Residential Sprinkler System (plan review, flush, rough-in, acceptance, and final occupancy) | $950.00 | Hurricane Valley Fire Consolidated Fee Schedule as of August 15, 2023, Residential section: 'Sprinkler System (includes plan review, flush, rough-in, acceptance, and final occupancy) — $950.00.' |
| Fire Pump (Other Sprinkler Inspections) | $175.00 | Hurricane Valley Fire Consolidated Fee Schedule as of August 15, 2023, 'Other Sprinkler Inspections' section. |
| Additional Fire System Riser (Other Sprinkler Inspections) | $175.00 | Hurricane Valley Fire Consolidated Fee Schedule as of August 15, 2023, 'Other Sprinkler Inspections' section. |
| Standpipe (Other Sprinkler Inspections) | $100.00 | Hurricane Valley Fire Consolidated Fee Schedule as of August 15, 2023, 'Other Sprinkler Inspections' section. |
Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedFire alarm permitting for Hurricane is handled by Hurricane Valley Fire District (HVFD), separate from the Hurricane City Building Department. HVFD's Consolidated Fee Schedule publishes a single flat fee for fire alarm systems that applies to both commercial and residential installations, covering plan review, inspection, and acceptance test.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Required for new commercial or residential fire alarm/detection system installation within the HVFD service area, which includes Hurricane City
- Design and installation per fire-protection system standards enforced by HVFD's Fire Prevention Office
Required documents
- RequiredFire Alarm Plan SubmittalSubmitted to Hurricane Valley Fire District's Fire Prevention Office (separate from the City Inspect building-permit application); no standalone online application link distinct from the Sprinkler Plan Review Application was found published on hvfssd.org as of 2026-07-20 — contact HVFD directly to confirm the current submittal process.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Alarm System — Commercial and Residential (plan review, inspection, and acceptance test) | $350.00 | Hurricane Valley Fire Consolidated Fee Schedule as of August 15, 2023 (still the current schedule linked from HVFD's live Inspections and Fees page as of 2026-07-20), 'Fire Alarm - Commercial and Residential' section: 'Per System: Plan Review, Inspection, and Acceptance Test — $350.00.' Verified by direct visual read of the fee-schedule PDF (rendered to image) at hvfssd.org/media/481. |
Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy (Business License Application)
VerifiedHurricane City does not publish a standalone 'Change of Use' or 'Certificate of Occupancy' permit or fee. The check is folded into the standard Business License Application (form PDF, cityofhurricane.com/DocumentCenter/View/2778), which every new business, relocation, ownership change, or new tenant must file with the Planning and Zoning Department, per the city's official Business Licensing page (cityofhurricane.com/250/Business-Licensing). The application's front page asks 'Will there be any building or remodeling' and 'Will the business be located in a newly constructed building,' and the form states in bold that 'business shall not commence at this location without first obtaining an official copy of the business license, and that inspections of the City Building, Zoning, Fire Officials, and the County Health Officials must first be completed and the building approved by these officials for business activities.' An Office-Use-Only section on page 2, completed by city staff after review, independently checks 'New Construction: yes/no,' 'Remodel: yes/no,' 'Building Permit: yes/no,' 'Certificate of Occupancy or Tenant Improvement inspection required: yes/no,' and 'Planning Commission Approval Required: yes/no (site plan / conditional use).' This confirms a change-of-use or new-tenant scenario in an existing building can independently trigger a Certificate of Occupancy/Tenant Improvement inspection and/or Planning Commission review even with no active building permit — but it is administered and billed entirely as part of the standard Business License Application, not as its own permit with its own fee. Verified directly against the live Business License Application PDF and the Consolidated Fee Schedule (current as of July 1, 2026) on 2026-07-21; no separate change-of-use, certificate-of-occupancy, or zoning-verification-for-occupancy fee line was found distinct from the Business License fee itself.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Applies whenever a business use is newly established, relocated, changes ownership, or a new tenant occupies a commercial space in Hurricane — whether the space is newly constructed or an existing building — per the Business License Application and the city's official Business Licensing page
- Business License Application filed with the Planning and Zoning Department, in person or via licensing@hurricane.utah.gov, per the Business Licensing page (cityofhurricane.com/250/Business-Licensing)
- Business shall not commence at the location until an official copy of the business license is obtained, and inspections of City Building, Zoning, Fire Officials, and County Health Officials (where applicable) are completed and the building approved for business activities, per the application form's bold notice
- City staff determine, in the application's Office-Use-Only section, whether a Certificate of Occupancy or Tenant Improvement inspection is required, whether a Building Permit is required, and whether Planning Commission approval (site plan or conditional use) and Zoning/Permitted Use approval are required — these determinations are made case-by-case rather than through a separate change-of-use application
- New businesses may be required to pass a fire inspection prior to license issuance; the licensing clerk informs applicants whether an initial inspection is required, scheduled through Hurricane Valley Fire District, (435) 635-9562
- A business license cannot be transferred between persons or businesses — a new application is required on any change of ownership, per the city's official Business Licensing FAQ
Required documents
- RequiredBusiness License ApplicationOfficial Hurricane City form (cityofhurricane.com/DocumentCenter/View/2778), filed with the Planning and Zoning Department. Section A asks whether the location involves building/remodeling or new construction; page 2's Office-Use-Only section is where staff flag whether a Certificate of Occupancy or Tenant Improvement inspection, Building Permit, and/or Planning Commission approval are required for the specific business/location.
- RequiredList of Corporate Officers or PartnersMust include name, home address, and phone number for all owners/partners, per Part C of the Business License Application; additional owners attached on a separate page if needed.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business License Fee (governs change-of-use/occupancy review; no separate change-of-use or certificate-of-occupancy fee is published) | $75.00 total ($25.00 Application Fee + $50.00 License Fee) | Confirmed identically in two independent official sources checked 2026-07-21: (1) the Business License Application form itself (cityofhurricane.com/DocumentCenter/View/2778) states 'APPLICATION FEE: $25.00 / LICENSE FEE: $50.00 / TOTAL: $75.00' directly on the form header; (2) the Consolidated Fee Schedule, current as of July 1, 2026 (cityofhurricane.com/DocumentCenter/View/2678), 'Business Licenses' section: 'Business License…$50.00' with 'Application Fee…$25.00' beneath it. No distinct Change of Use, Certificate of Occupancy, or Change of Occupancy fee line exists in either document — this Business License fee is the fee that governs a change-of-use/new-tenant/occupancy review in Hurricane. |
Sources & verification
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