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Sign Permit in Pleasant View, Utah

Required for placement of all signs in Pleasant View except those specifically exempted, per City Code § 18.29.310 (Chapter 18.29, Sign Regulations). It is unlawful to erect, install, or modify a sign requiring a permit without first obtaining one. Applications are accepted only from licensed general contractors or sign installation contractors (§ 18.29.140).

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When you need this permit

  • Sign must be installed by, or the application submitted by, a licensed general contractor or sign installation contractor licensed by the State of Utah (§ 18.29.140) Contractor
  • Sign must comply with current city-adopted building and construction codes; electric sign components must be labeled per U.S. Bureau of Standards, Underwriters' Laboratories, or similar authority (§ 18.29.180.A)
  • Engineering drawings stamped and signed by a Utah-licensed structural engineer, where required by the department, attesting to the adequacy of the sign's construction and supports (§ 18.29.180.B)
  • Freestanding sign structures/poles must be self-supporting and permanently attached to concrete foundations (§ 18.29.180.D)
  • A minimum 8-foot vertical clearance is required between the ground/sidewalk and any part of a projecting sign that extends more than 8 inches from a wall (§ 18.29.180.G)

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Fee schedule

Wall-mounted Sign FeePleasant View City Consolidated Fee Schedule, as of July 1, 2026: 'Signs — $50.00; Wall-mounted Sign Fee — $50.00.'
$50.00
Monument/Low Profile Sign FeePleasant View City Consolidated Fee Schedule, as of July 1, 2026: 'Monument/Low Profile Sign Fee — $50.00.'
$50.00
Pole Sign FeePleasant View City Consolidated Fee Schedule, as of July 1, 2026: 'Pole Sign Fee — $100.00.'
$100.00
Billboard FeePleasant View City Consolidated Fee Schedule, as of July 1, 2026: 'Billboard Fee — $250.00.'
$250.00
Electrical Inspection (lighted signs)Pleasant View City Consolidated Fee Schedule, as of July 1, 2026, Signs section note: '(a separate electrical inspection fee will be required for lighted signs).' City Code § 18.29.310.F: 'A sign permit does not include electrical work and a separate electrical permit shall be required.'
Separate fee required
Investigation Fee (work without permit)Pleasant View City Consolidated Fee Schedule, as of July 1, 2026: 'Investigation Fee (work performed without a permit) — $ building fee doubles.'
Building fee doubles
Re-inspection FeePleasant View City Consolidated Fee Schedule, as of July 1, 2026: 'Re-inspection Fee — $150.00.'
$150.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Pleasant View building department
~7–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing (freestanding/pole/monument signs)

    Verify concrete foundation for self-supporting freestanding sign structures before completion, per § 18.29.180.D.

  2. 2

    Final

    Verify completed sign matches approved permit — construction standards, clearance, and (if applicable) electrical.

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

Tips

  • A sign permit does NOT include electrical work — illuminated signs need a separate electrical permit and pay a separate electrical inspection fee, per City Code § 18.29.310.F and the fee schedule's Signs note.
  • The fee for sign permits is set in the city's fee schedule per § 18.29.310.E, not fixed in the ordinance itself — flat fees by sign type: Wall-mounted $50, Monument/Low Profile $50, Pole $100, Billboard $250.
  • Sign permit applications are accepted only from a State of Utah-licensed general contractor or sign installation contractor, per § 18.29.140. Contractor
  • Routine changes — changing replaceable copy/message, electrical maintenance/repainting/cleaning, or sign repair — do NOT require a new sign permit, per § 18.29.310.D.
  • Working without a permit doubles the building fee, per the Consolidated Fee Schedule's Investigation Fee line.

Frequently asked questions

Pleasant View requires a sign permit for: Sign must be installed by, or the application submitted by, a licensed general contractor or sign installation contractor licensed by the State of Utah (§ 18.29.140); Sign must comply with current city-adopted building and construction codes; electric sign components must be labeled per U.S. Bureau of Standards, Underwriters' Laboratories, or similar authority (§ 18.29.180.A); Engineering drawings stamped and signed by a Utah-licensed structural engineer, where required by the department, attesting to the adequacy of the sign's construction and supports (§ 18.29.180.B); Freestanding sign structures/poles must be self-supporting and permanently attached to concrete foundations (§ 18.29.180.D); A minimum 8-foot vertical clearance is required between the ground/sidewalk and any part of a projecting sign that extends more than 8 inches from a wall (§ 18.29.180.G). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Pleasant View City Planning, Zoning & Building Department at (801) 782-8529 before starting work.

Per Pleasant View's Consolidated Fee Schedule (as of July 1, 2026): Wall-mounted and Monument/Low Profile signs are $50.00 each, Pole signs are $100.00, and Billboards are $250.00. Lighted signs also require a separate electrical inspection fee.

Plan review for a sign permit in Pleasant View typically runs 7–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Pleasant View City Planning, Zoning & Building Department at (801) 782-8529.

You'll need: Sign Permit Application. Depending on your project, Pleasant View may also ask for: Engineering Drawings. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Pleasant View requires 2 inspection(s) for a sign permit, in order: Footing (freestanding/pole/monument signs), Final. Schedule each through Pleasant View City Planning, Zoning & Building Department ((801) 782-8529).

Apply through Pleasant View City Planning, Zoning & Building Department at 520 W Elberta Dr, Pleasant View, UT 84414. Phone: (801) 782-8529. Office hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Official information: https://www.pleasantviewut.gov/168/Planning-Zoning-Building.

Pleasant View, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), in force since July 1, 2026, under the statewide preemption mandate of § 15A-1-204 (State Construction and Fire Codes Act); Pleasant View's own codified Title 15.04 text still references the 2000 IBC (Ord. 2002-10), but that codification is stale and superseded by the mandatory statewide cycle.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b) (unchanged by the July 1, 2026 code cycle flip); Pleasant View's Consolidated Fee Schedule (as of July 1, 2026) still labels its Table for Permit Fees 'Appendix L, 2015 IRC,' which is stale fee-table boilerplate, not evidence the city enforces an outdated code edition — plan review and inspections apply the current statewide IRC per § 15A-1-204.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); Pleasant View's codified Title 15.16.010 references the 2000 IPC (stale codification), superseded by § 15A-1-204.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) / International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)/(f); Pleasant View's codified Title 15.12.010 references the 2000 IMC (stale codification), superseded by § 15A-1-204.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Utah amendments — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h) (a single edition applies statewide, no separate residential/commercial split); Pleasant View's codified Title 15.28.010 references the 2000 IECC (stale codification), superseded by § 15A-1-204.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) (unchanged by the July 1, 2026 code cycle flip); Pleasant View's codified Title 15.20.010 references the 1999 NEC (stale codification), superseded by § 15A-1-204.. Local amendments apply — see the Pleasant View overview page for the full list.

Only a State of Utah-licensed general contractor or sign installation contractor may apply for and be issued a sign permit, per City Code § 18.29.140.

Sources & verification

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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 Pleasant View building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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