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Commercial Building Permit in Ogden, Utah

Required for new commercial construction in Ogden — Weber County's largest city and primary commercial hub — covering apartment buildings, industrial, office, retail, and restaurant projects, per Ogden's official Permit Applications page. Regulated by the state-adopted 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective July 1, 2026). Ogden's Technical Code Base Fee Schedule (Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9) is a single valuation-based table shared by building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and demolition permits — full-text review of the current codified fee schedule (2026-07-19) found no separate commercial valuation tier or commercial-specific Plan Review percentage; the flat 65% Plan Review Fee applies to both residential and commercial work.

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When you need this permit

  • New commercial construction — apartment buildings, industrial, office, retail, restaurants, or fire damage/repair to a commercial structure — per Ogden's official Permit Applications page 'Commercial' category
  • Changing the use of a commercial building (e.g., converting an office to a restaurant) requires a permit, per Ogden's Permit Requirements page
  • Complete plan set (site/civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing plans in one PDF), sealed, signed, and dated by a Utah-licensed design professional
  • Structural calculations and a geotechnical soils report (one PDF each)
  • Project specifications/manual and energy compliance documentation (ComCheck for commercial) (one PDF each)
  • Most commercial projects require full plan-review submittal — the $47 over-the-counter plan review is available only for simple residential projects, per Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.c

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — valuation $1.00–$1,200.00Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.a (Technical Code Base Fee Schedule) — same shared table used for the Residential Building Permit; Ogden does not publish a separate commercial valuation tier.
$70.50
Building Permit — valuation $1,201.00–$2,000.00Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.a
$70.50 for the first $1,200.00 plus $2.78 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
Building Permit — valuation $2,001.00–$25,000.00Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.a
$92.75 for the first $2,000.00 plus $16.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00
Building Permit — valuation $25,001.00–$50,000.00Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.a
$460.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $11.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
Building Permit — valuation $50,001.00–$100,000.00Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.a
$748.25 for the first $50,000.00 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
Building Permit — valuation $100,001.00–$500,000.00Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.a
$1,148.25 for the first $100,000.00 plus $6.30 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
Building Permit — valuation $500,001.00–$1,000,000.00Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.a
$3,668.25 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.25 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
Building Permit — valuation $1,000,001.00 and upOgden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.a
$6,293.25 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
Plan Review Fee
Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.c: 'Plan review fee: 65% of the technical code base fee schedule or, if a lesser amount, the actual cost of performing the review.' This flat rate applies to both… Show full citationOgden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.c: 'Plan review fee: 65% of the technical code base fee schedule or, if a lesser amount, the actual cost of performing the review.' This flat rate applies to both commercial and residential — Ogden does not publish a separate commercial percentage (confirmed by full-text review of the current codified § 4-6-1, 2026-07-19).
65% of the Technical Code Base Fee Schedule, or if a lesser amount, the actual cost of performing the review
Additional Plan Review (changes, additions, revisions to plans)Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.c
$47.00 per hour
Additional Inspections (not included in base fee)Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.b
$47.00 per hour
Resubmitted Commercial/Manufacturing Plans (due to inaccurate drawings or changes in plans)Ogden City Code § 4-6-1, Miscellaneous planning fees section: 'Resubmitted commercial/manufacturing plans, due to inaccurate drawings or changes in plans — $250/resubmittal' (codelibrary.amlegal.com).
$250.00 per resubmittal
Major Site Plan Review (Planning Department prerequisite for many new commercial projects)Ogden City Code § 4-6-1, Site plan reviews section — a Planning Department fee, separate from and in addition to the Building Division's permit fee, commonly required before a new commercial building permit can be issued (codelibrary.amlegal.com).
$750.00 plus $30.00 per $100,000 of valuation

Review timeline

Plan reviewOgden’s published plan-review target
10–15 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing

    Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar, and anchor bolts; standard IBC inspection sequence.

  2. 2

    Structural / Framing

    Framing, floor and roof framing, and diaphragm connections verified against submitted structural calculations.

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in verified against submitted plans.

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete — address posted on site, approved plans on site, site open and accessible.

See the full Ogden inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Ogden's Technical Code Base Fee Schedule and 65% Plan Review Fee apply identically to commercial and residential work — there is no separate commercial percentage or valuation table (confirmed by full-text review of Ogden City Code § 4-6-1, 2026-07-19).
  • Most commercial projects must go through full plan-review submittal; the $47 over-the-counter review Ogden offers for simple residential projects (e.g., basement finish) is not available for most commercial work.
  • Projects in the Business Depot Ogden (BDO) may require separate BDO approval; Central Weber Sewer District (CWSD) impact fees and Ogden-Hinckley Airport approval may also apply depending on location, per Ogden's own commercial permit guidance.
  • A $250 resubmittal fee applies specifically to commercial/manufacturing plans resubmitted due to inaccurate drawings or plan changes.
  • A Major Site Plan Review ($750 plus $30 per $100K of valuation) from Ogden's Planning Division is a common prerequisite for new commercial development, separate from and in addition to the Building Division's permit fee.

Frequently asked questions

Ogden requires a commercial building permit for: New commercial construction — apartment buildings, industrial, office, retail, restaurants, or fire damage/repair to a commercial structure — per Ogden's official Permit Applications page 'Commercial' category; Changing the use of a commercial building (e.g., converting an office to a restaurant) requires a permit, per Ogden's Permit Requirements page; Complete plan set (site/civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing plans in one PDF), sealed, signed, and dated by a Utah-licensed design professional; Structural calculations and a geotechnical soils report (one PDF each); Project specifications/manual and energy compliance documentation (ComCheck for commercial) (one PDF each); Most commercial projects require full plan-review submittal — the $47 over-the-counter plan review is available only for simple residential projects, per Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.c. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Ogden City Building Permits & Inspections at (801) 629-8950 before starting work.

Ogden's Commercial Building Permit uses the same Technical Code Base Fee Schedule as residential permits (Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9): $70.50 minimum for valuation up to $1,200, scaling to $6,293.25 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000 over $1,000,000. Plan review is a flat 65% of the permit fee (same rate as residential). New commercial development commonly also requires a Major Site Plan Review from Planning ($750 plus $30 per $100K of valuation).

Ogden's published plan-review target for a commercial building permit is 10–15 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (Commercial); Complete Plan Set (one PDF); Structural Calculations (one PDF); Geotechnical Soils Report (one PDF); Project Specifications/Manual (one PDF); Energy Compliance — ComCheck (one PDF). Depending on your project, Ogden may also ask for: Miscellaneous Items (one PDF). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Ogden requires 4 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit, in order: Foundation / Footing, Structural / Framing, MEP Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Ogden City Building Permits & Inspections ((801) 629-8950).

Apply through Ogden City Building Permits & Inspections at 2549 Washington Boulevard, Suite 240, Ogden, UT 84401. Phone: (801) 629-8950, email: permits.insp@ogdencity.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding holidays). Official information: https://www.ogdencity.gov/183/Building-Permits-Inspections.

Ogden, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f)); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IECC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IEBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i)); Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 ISPSC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n)); NOTE: the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition transition is in effect per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, current version (effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027; le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html). Ogden publishes no city-specific code-adoption webpage; all codesAdopted entries above are sourced directly from the statute.. Local amendments apply — see the Ogden overview page for the full list.

New commercial development commonly requires a Major Site Plan Review from Ogden's Planning Division ($750 plus $30 per $100,000 of valuation, per Ogden City Code § 4-6-1), separate from and in addition to the Building Division's permit fee. Contact Permits & Inspections at (801) 629-8950 to confirm whether your specific project requires it.

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