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Santa Clara building permits
VerifiedSanta Clara, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes 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 'the state and each political subdivision.' Santa Clara's own municipal code (Title 15, Chapter 15.04) does not separately enumerate code editions by number, and the city's own site does not publish a distinct codes-adopted page listing specific editions — re-checked live 2026-07-16 (santaclarautah.gov/departments/building/ document library contains no edition-labeled code list, only an undated 'International Fuel Gas Code' document title). Santa Clara therefore has no locally-published edition list to lag behind; the statewide baseline below is current law, not merely consistent with an assumed 2021 cycle as this file previously stated.2024 International Building Code (IBC) with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 7/1/2026 (statewide baseline; no Santa Clara-specific edition ordinance found distinct from it, per 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); did NOT change in the 7/1/2026 flip. Matches Santa Clara's official ADU Conditional Use Application (August 2025 rev.): 'Compliance with the International Residential Code, IRC and state amendments is required.'2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), effective 7/1/2026 (statewide baseline; no Santa Clara-specific edition found).2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), effective 7/1/2026 (statewide baseline; no Santa Clara-specific edition found).2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), effective 7/1/2026. Santa Clara's Building Department document library separately publishes an undated 'International Fuel Gas Code' document title (no edition number given, per live re-check 2026-07-16); statewide baseline edition applies.2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); did NOT change in the 7/1/2026 flip. No Santa Clara-specific NEC edition is published on the city's site as of live re-check 2026-07-16; statewide baseline applies. (This file previously omitted an NEC codesAdopted entry entirely — added here, not previously stale.)2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), one statewide edition (no residential/commercial split) — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective 7/1/2026 (statewide baseline; no Santa Clara-specific edition found).2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), effective 7/1/2026. Not mentioned on Santa Clara's site as of live re-check 2026-07-16; added as a statute-sourced omission, 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 Santa Clara's site 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 Santa Clara's site as of live re-check 2026-07-16; added as a statute-sourced omission.No International Fire Code (IFC) entry: § 15A-2-103 does not adopt the IFC — it is separately governed under Title 15A Chapter 5, outside the scope of this section. Santa Clara's site does not list an IFC edition either, so there is no mis-citation to correct here.Utah state amendments to the above codes apply per Utah Code § 15A-1-204, which sets a single statewide adopted edition that local jurisdictions may amend but not substitute.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction and any work regulated by the statewide-adopted 2021 IRC and 2024 IBC with Utah amendments (Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 7/1/2026 for IBC; IRC unchanged). Santa Clara's Building Fee is valuation-based (current ICC rates) plus a 10% Plan Review Fee and 1% Utah State Surcharge, and the city's own municipal code sets a 10-day plan-review return requirement.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential construction
- Any work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC with Utah state amendments
- Building permit application with plans/specifications submitted in duplicate plus one PDF digital copy, verified by the person performing or in charge of the work (waivable by the building official), per Santa Clara City Code § 15.04.020
- Exempt only where retail material cost is under $500 AND the work does not enlarge the structure or affect its walls, per § 15.04.010(B)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (plans and specifications, duplicate + 1 PDF)Submitted in duplicate with one PDF digital copy, verified by the person who will perform or be in charge of the construction, per Santa Clara City Code § 15.04.020. Applications are processed through the city's online permit portal.
- RequiredClimatic & Geographic Design CriteriaSanta Clara City's published structural design criteria document (snow load, seismic, wind, frost depth), available in the Building Department's document library.
- OptionalGrading & Drainage Plan ChecklistRequired for site grading and drainage plan submittals, per Santa Clara City's Building Department document library.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Fee | Based on Valuation (current ICC rates) | Santa Clara City Building Permit Fees, effective January 2026: 'Building Fees — Based on Valuation.' Source: https://cdn.santaclarautah.gov/file/scweb-prod/2026/02/Building-Permit-Fees-Effective-Jan-2026.pdf. Show full citationHideSanta Clara City Building Permit Fees, effective January 2026: 'Building Fees — Based on Valuation.' Source: https://cdn.santaclarautah.gov/file/scweb-prod/2026/02/Building-Permit-Fees-Effective-Jan-2026.pdf. Valuation determined using current ICC Building Valuation Data rates (specific per-square-foot table not separately published by the city; the city's fee sheet references 'current ICC rates' generally rather than reproducing the ICC table). |
| Plan Review Fee | 10% of Building Fee | Santa Clara City Building Permit Fees, effective January 2026: 'Plan Review Fee — 10% of Building Fee.' |
| Utah State Surcharge | 1% of Building Fee | Santa Clara City Building Permit Fees, effective January 2026: 'Utah State Surcharge — 1% of Building Fee.' This is the statewide Uniform Building Code Commission surcharge collected by all Utah jurisdictions per Utah Code § 15A-1-403. |
| Minimum Building Inspection Fee | $56.00 | Santa Clara City Building Permit Fees, effective January 2026, 'Building Inspection Fees' section: 'Minimum Bldg. Inspection Fee — $56.00.' |
| New Home Maintenance Deposit | $500.00 | Santa Clara City Building Permit Fees, effective January 2026, 'Maintenance Deposits' section: 'New Home — $500.00.' |
| Water Connect (Culinary), 3/4-inch meter or less | $327.00 | Santa Clara City Building Permit Fees, effective January 2026. Larger meter sizes scale up to $5,900.00 for a 6-inch meter; see source document for full table. |
| Water Impact Fee, 3/4-inch meter or less | $3,057.00 | Santa Clara City Building Permit Fees, effective January 2026. Larger meter sizes scale up to $196,412.00 for a 6-inch meter; see source document for full table. |
| Sewer Connection Fee (City) | $774.00 | Santa Clara City Building Permit Fees, effective January 2026. |
| Electrical Connect (Underground, up to 200 amp) | $758.00 | Santa Clara City Building Permit Fees, effective January 2026. 400 amp underground service is $820.00. |
| Electrical Impact Fee (200 amp) | $4,454.00 | Santa Clara City Building Permit Fees, effective January 2026. 400 amp service is $8,908.00. |
| Street Impact Fee | $3,776.00 | Santa Clara City Building Permit Fees, effective January 2026. Multiplex rate is $2,324.00. |
| Parks & Trails Impact Fee | $2,372.00 | Santa Clara City Building Permit Fees, effective January 2026. |
| Public Safety Impact Fee | $1,230.00 | Santa Clara City Building Permit Fees, effective January 2026. |
| Storm Water Impact Fee (Fixed Rate by Zone, single-family) | R-1-10(.23): $2,163.98 | R-1-10(.18): $1,693.55 | R-1-6(.14): $1,317.21 | Santa Clara City Building Permit Fees, effective January 2026, 'Storm Water Impact' section, fixed rate by zoning designation. A variable per-acre rate of $9,408.62 also applies for larger/non-standard parcels (RA zone). |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Conditional Use Permit
VerifiedRequired for construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit in Santa Clara, in addition to the standard building permit. Governed by Zoning Ordinance #2022-04; reviewed by a weekly Technical Review Committee (TRC) as an Administrative Conditional Use.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- ADU must be located on the same lot as an existing single-family owner-occupied dwelling on residentially zoned property
- ADU must contain complete cooking and bathroom facilities independent from the primary dwelling
- ADU must maintain the single-family appearance and character of the neighborhood
- ADU must be served by the same power and culinary water meters as the primary dwelling
- ADU must be rented for periods of 30 consecutive days or more (short-term rental use is prohibited)
- One ADU per property is permitted
- One additional off-street parking space required
- Building permit required for all new, remodel, and finish work associated with the ADU; compliance with the adopted IRC and state amendments is required
Required documents
- RequiredAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Conditional Use ApplicationOfficial city application form (rev. August 2025) requiring a site/plot plan (showing existing/proposed buildings, off-street parking, ADU location/dimensions) and floor plans (architectural layout, door/window sizes, ceiling height, smoke/CO detector locations).
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationA separate building permit is required for all new construction, remodel, and finish work associated with the ADU, per the ADU Conditional Use Application form.
- RequiredLegal Description of Property (Washington County Recorder's Office)Required on a separate single-sided original page for recording, per the ADU application's Washington County Recorder's Office requirements.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ADU Conditional Use Filing Fee | $100.00 | Santa Clara City ADU Conditional Use Application (rev. Show full citationHideSanta Clara City ADU Conditional Use Application (rev. August 2025): 'Filing Fees: $100.00,' as provided by Santa Clara, Utah Zoning Ordinance #2022-04. This is separate from and in addition to the standard building permit fees for the ADU construction itself (see residential-building-permit entry). |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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