Washington City building permits

Requirements

• New single-family residential construction
• Submitted through the Washington City CityInspect Builder Account portal
• New Single Family permits use the city's 'Packet Review' process — all reviewing departments (building, planning, power, public works, fire) review concurrently and either approve or return the packet for corrections

Required documents

• RequiredOnline Permit Application (CityInspect Builder Account)Submitted via the Washington City CityInspect portal; new users register for a Builder Account before applying
• RequiredConstruction PlansFull architectural and structural drawings reflecting the adopted 2021 Utah State Residential Code
• RequiredBuilder ValuationProject valuation entered on the Builder Info page of the application — drives the fee calculation from the city's Building Permit Fee Table

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• Engineered, lot-specific pool plans with a current engineer stamp, signed and dated
• Pool fencing and gates complying with Washington City Code Title 4, Chapter 6, paragraphs 3 and 4, including ISPSC 305.3.3 and 305.3.4
• Site plan showing pool location, dimensions from pool to property lines/structures, easements, and pool equipment location
• A copy of the recorded final plat

Required documents

• RequiredOnline Permit Application (CityInspect Builder Account)Select 'Pool' as the permit type
• RequiredSite PlanScaled overview of the lot showing north arrow, street name/address, lot dimensions, pool location, easements, pool fencing/gates per Washington City Code Title 4 Ch. 6 and ISPSC 305.3.3/305.3.4, existing structures, retaining walls, and pool equipment location
• RequiredFinal PlatRecorded final plat, obtainable via the Washington County GIS Html5Viewer subdivision search
• RequiredEngineered Pool PlansCurrent engineer stamp; must show cross-sectional depth/slope design per ISPSC section 807 (statewide-current edition is 2024 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n) effective 7/1/2026, though Washington City's own page still cites 2021 as of 2026-07-16); non-conducting pool shells require a water bond detail per 2021 IRC E4204.3 (IRC unchanged); stairs/rise-run per ISPSC section 809 and handholds per section 323

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• Installer must be an approved installer with the Washington City Power Department PRIOR to submitting for permit (required as of May 15, 2023)
• All plans must be pre-approved by an approved third-party reviewer PRIOR to submitting for permit (required as of July 1, 2023)
• Renewable Resource Agreement (RRA) with original notarized property-owner signature required for properties in the Washington City Power service area
• Properties in the Dixie Power service area instead require a Dixie Power Net Meter Agreement

Required documents

• RequiredOnline Permit Application (CityInspect Builder Account)Select 'Solar' as the permit type
• RequiredRenewable Resource AgreementCompleted document with original notarized property-owner signature (docu-sign not accepted); original must be delivered in person to the Washington City Power Department at 111 N 100 E; a copy uploaded with the permit application
• OptionalDixie Power Net Meter AgreementRequired instead of the Washington City RRA for properties in the Dixie Power service area
• RequiredSite Plan / Single-Line DrawingSingle-page site plan indicating location of solar modules, inverter, batteries (if any), lockable disconnect switch, and point of utility connection

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• Property must qualify under Washington City Ordinance #2019-25 — contact Planning and Zoning at (435) 656-6325 before creating plans
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Deed Restriction — must be completed, notarized, and recorded at the Washington County Assessor's office; the recorded document is uploaded with the permit application
• Site plan showing lot layout, setbacks, easements, topographical details (if slope >10%), utilities, and nearest hydrant location
• Defensible space provisions per the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code (adopted under Utah Code § 15A-2-103), if required

Required documents

• RequiredOnline Permit Application (CityInspect Builder Account)Select 'Accessory Building' as the permit type
• RequiredADU Deed RestrictionCompleted, notarized, and recorded at the Washington County Assessor's office
• OptionalOwner Builder CertificationRequired if the homeowner is acting as the builder (no contractor/business license required in that case)
• RequiredSite PlanSingle-page, drawn to scale, with north arrow/legend, lot size/dimensions, setbacks, easements, retaining walls, utilities, driveway locations, and nearest hydrant

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• Asbestos report upload required with permit application
• If explosives are used at any time during demolition, prior written approval from the Washington City Fire Department is required
• WCSW (Washington County Solid Waste) form completion required as part of submittal

Required documents

• RequiredOnline Permit Application (CityInspect Builder Account)Complete builder valuation and required fields
• RequiredAsbestos ReportUploaded with the permit application
• OptionalFire Department Explosives ApprovalWritten approval required if explosives are used during demolition; uploaded to the 'Additional Document' field
• RequiredWCSW FormWashington County Solid Waste form included with submittal

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• Generator installation
• Water heater replacement
• HVAC equipment upgrades
• Electrical meter upgrades
• Gas line additions
• Washington City or current Business License number required for Builder and all Subcontractors

Required documents

• RequiredOnline Permit Application (CityInspect Builder Account)Select 'Electrical', 'Gas Line', or 'Plumbing' as the permit type most compatible with the inspection need
• RequiredSite PlanSingle-page site plan with lot identification and the scope-of-work area clearly depicted/highlighted, labeling the street and identifying fence/gate access
• RequiredEquipment SpecificationsManufacturer specs and installation instructions for the equipment being installed
• RequiredPhotos of Current EquipmentPhotos of the existing equipment relevant to the installation/inspection

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• Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property, filed as an 'Electrical' Simple Permit
• Washington City or current Business License number required for Builder and all Subcontractors

Required documents

• RequiredOnline Permit Application (CityInspect Builder Account)Select 'ELECTRICAL' as the permit type, per the Simple Permit Requirements page — Washington City has no dedicated EV-charger permit category.
• RequiredSite PlanSingle-page site plan with lot identification and the scope-of-work area clearly depicted/highlighted, labeling the street and identifying fence/gate access
• RequiredEquipment SpecificationsManufacturer specs and installation instructions for the EV charger (EVSE) being installed
• RequiredPhotos of Current EquipmentPhotos of the existing electrical panel/equipment relevant to the installation/inspection

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• All Commercial/Industrial building permits require completion of the Pre-Submittal Process before submitting complete building plans — contact the Building Department at (435) 656-6326 to begin, per the city's official Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist
• Completed and approved Washington City Commercial Building Permit Pre-submittal Information form (Commercial Pre-Submittal Packet, washingtoncity.org/downloads/building/CommercialPreSubmittalPacketWashingtonCity.pdf) — 'Commercial/Industrial building permit submittals will not be accepted without this item'
• For Commercial New Construction, Additions, and Common Area Buildings, building permit applications and plans will not be accepted until Civil Plans are approved — this is not a deferral item
• Approved Civil Drawings (Site Construction Plans) — city-stamped and signed civil plans uploaded with the application
• SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) and SWPPP Notice of Intent (NOI) — the NOI inspection is required for initiation of the Stormwater Permit and must be scheduled at footings
• Commercial Checklist, completed and signed — 'permit applications will not be accepted without a Commercial Checklist'
• Fire Review Information Form, Fire & Life Safety (F&LS) plan, fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans as applicable
• Washington County Water Conservancy District (WCWCD) receipt confirming the impact fee has been paid
• Applications submitted via the CityInspect Builder Account, selecting 'Commercial (New Build)' or 'Commercial Addition' for permit type

Required documents

• RequiredCommercial Pre-Submittal PacketWashington City's official pre-submittal information form; required before complete building plans can be submitted, per the Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist. Current codes listed on the checklist: 2018 IBC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IPC, 2017 NEC, 2018 IFCI, 2018 IECC with Utah State Amendments — stale relative to the current statewide-mandatory 2024 IBC/IPC/IMC/IECC and 2023 NEC under Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 7/1/2026; the statute controls regardless of the checklist's un-updated edition list.
• RequiredWashington City Commercial Plans Submittal ChecklistDetailed city-published checklist covering site plan (topographical plot plans, lot dimensions, building footprint, accessible parking/routes), title page (occupancy classification, construction type, square footage, height, occupant load, sprinklered status, allowable area, special inspections statement), foundation plan, floor plan, exterior elevations, structural/architectural details, structural plans, prefabricated trusses, HVAC plan (with COMcheck), plumbing layout, electrical plan (with energy code compliance check), calculations (two wet-stamped copies), fire sprinkler plans, and handicap accessibility requirements including for remodels/tenant improvements.
• RequiredCommercial Checklist (CityInspect submittal)Completed and signed checklist uploaded with the CityInspect application; per Washington City's Commercial New Build and Additions submittal guide, 'permit applications will not be accepted without a Commercial Checklist.'
• RequiredApproved Civil Drawings (Site Construction Plans)City-stamped and signed civil plans uploaded to the CityInspect application. 'Note: permit application will not be accepted without approved civil plans. This item is not a deferral.'
• RequiredFire Review Information FormCompleted form indicating any requested deferral, plus a single-page Fire & Life Safety plan, fire sprinkler plans, and fire alarm system plans as applicable.
• RequiredCOMcheck Energy Compliance DocumentationSigned and dated energy code compliance documentation, per the CityInspect Commercial New Build and Additions submittal requirements.
• RequiredWashington County Water Conservancy District (WCWCD) ReceiptCompleted WCWCD form/receipt confirming the water impact fee has been paid, uploaded with the application; contact Public Works if the fee has not yet been paid.

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• Application submitted to the city on the city standard building permit form, per § 9-18-6(C)
• Associated site plan and building elevation plans showing the locations, dimensions, materials, colors, and copy of all existing and proposed signs, per § 9-18-6(C)
• Signs not specifically allowed under Chapter 18 require a conditional use permit, processed per the procedures in Title 9, Chapter 17
• No sign may be located on or project over publicly owned land or inside existing/planned street rights of way identified in the city transportation master plan, per § 9-18-6(A)
• Certain small, non-advertising signs on private property are exempt from the permit requirement, per § 9-18-15 — e.g., on-premises directional/instructional signs (max 4 sq ft, 4 ft height), no trespassing/no dumping signs (max 16 sq ft for a single sign, or up to 4 signs at 4 sq ft each per lot), and neighborhood identification signs/walls bearing only the neighborhood name and/or address

Required documents

• RequiredCity Standard Building Permit FormWashington City Code § 9-18-6(C) directs that 'application for a permit to place or construct a sign in any location shall be submitted to the city on the city standard building permit form' — there is no separate, distinct sign-permit application form.
• RequiredSite Plan and Building Elevation PlansMust show the locations, dimensions, materials, colors, and copy of all existing and proposed signs, per § 9-18-6(C).
• OptionalConditional Use Permit ApplicationRequired if the proposed sign is not specifically allowed under Chapter 18; processed per the Title 9, Chapter 17 conditional-use procedures.

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• Tenant improvement or remodel work in an existing commercial structure, requiring completion of the Pre-Submittal Process before full plans are submitted (contact the Building Department, (435) 656-6326)
• The area of improvement must comply with new-construction accessibility requirements, and an accessible route of travel to the remodeled/improved area is required, per the Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist's handicap accessibility section
• Completed and signed Commercial Checklist — 'permit applications will not be accepted without a Commercial Checklist'
• Applicable plan set for the scope of work (floor plan, electrical, mechanical, plumbing) reflecting the tenant-finish scope
• Applications submitted via the CityInspect Builder Account under the closest available permit type (e.g., 'Commercial Addition'), since no distinct 'Tenant Improvement' category was confirmed in the portal

Required documents

• RequiredWashington City Commercial Plans Submittal ChecklistThe same checklist used for new commercial construction; item 14 (Handicap Accessibility) directly covers remodeling and tenant improvements, requiring compliance with new-construction access requirements for the area of improvement and an accessible route of travel to it.
• RequiredCommercial Checklist (CityInspect submittal)Completed and signed checklist uploaded with the CityInspect application; required per the Commercial New Build and Additions submittal guide.
• OptionalFire Review Information FormCompleted form, plus fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans if the tenant-finish scope affects life-safety systems.

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• Two (2) complete sets of fire sprinkler plans submitted for Washington City Fire Department review and approval, per the Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist item 13 — plans must show location and detail for bracing and seismic requirements, riser detail, and electrical information and requirements
• Fire Review Information Form, completed and submitted with the Commercial Building Permit application; if requesting a deferral of any fire-related item, indicate it on the form
• Single Page Fire & Life Safety (F&LS) plan uploaded with the CityInspect application, per the Commercial New Build and Additions submittal checklist
• Fire Alarm System plans uploaded as applicable, per the same CityInspect submittal checklist — listed as its own attachment item distinct from the Fire Sprinklers item
• Reviewed by Washington City Fire Department (WCFD) concurrently with Building, Planning, Power, and Public Works as part of the Commercial Building Permit's 'Packet Review' process — not a separately issued permit

Required documents

• RequiredFire Review Information FormCompleted and submitted with the Commercial Building Permit application via CityInspect; indicate any requested deferral directly on the form.
• OptionalFire Sprinkler PlansTwo (2) complete sets, per Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist item 13 — must show bracing/seismic location and detail, riser detail, and electrical information, for Fire Department review and approval.
• OptionalFire Alarm System PlansUploaded as its own attachment item in the CityInspect Commercial New Build and Additions submittal, distinct from the Fire Sprinklers upload item.
• RequiredFire & Life Safety (F&LS) PlanSingle-page plan uploaded with the CityInspect application per the Commercial New Build and Additions submittal checklist.

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• A certificate of occupancy is required prior to occupancy of any building hereafter erected, enlarged, or structurally altered, per Washington City Code § 9-2-11(A)
• A certificate of occupancy is required when vacant land is proposed to be occupied or used, except for permitted agricultural uses, per § 9-2-11(A)
• A certificate of occupancy is required whenever the character or use of any building or land is proposed to be changed from one use to another use, per § 9-2-11(A) — this is the change-of-use trigger
• For an existing lawful use (including nonconforming buildings and uses) already in place as of the code's effective date, a certificate of occupancy is issued upon written request from the owner, per § 9-2-11(B)
• For new construction, additions, or common area buildings, CO release additionally requires final inspection and sign-off from Building, Planning, Fire, Public Works, Power, and Parks Departments and St. George Treatment, plus four uploaded certifications (Soils Compliance, Insulation, Stucco, Termite) — see the Commercial Building Permit entry in this file

Required documents

• RequiredWritten Request for Certificate of Occupancy (existing use)Per Washington City Code § 9-2-11(B), a property owner may request in writing a certificate of occupancy covering any lawful existing use of a building or premises, including nonconforming buildings and uses. No dedicated online form for this written request was found on washingtonutah.gov — contact the Building Department directly.
• OptionalBuilding Permit Application (new construction / change accompanied by construction)Where a change of use is accompanied by construction, alteration, or enlargement, a Certificate of Occupancy is issued through the standard Building Permit final-inspection process (see the Residential and Commercial Building Permit entries in this file) rather than a standalone change-of-use application.

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