Roy building permits

Requirements

• New one- or two-family residential dwelling construction
• All permits must be applied for and processed online via the CityInspect / My City Inspector portal
• Any work regulated by the state-mandated 2024 IBC and 2021 IRC (Roy City's own page still lists the 2021 IBC as of live re-check 2026-07-16 — see codesAdopted)

Required documents

• RequiredPermit ApplicationFilled out with proper contact numbers, contractor licensing numbers, and use-of-building information; submitted online via My City Inspector account.
• RequiredSite Plan / Plot Plan8.5" x 11" or larger, showing distance from building to property lines, all existing structures, address/street, and north arrow, per Roy City's One & Two Family Dwellings Permit Information handout.
• RequiredFooting and Foundation PlanRequired per Roy City permit information handout.
• RequiredFloor Plan (each floor)Doors, windows, openings, electrical outlets/lights/smoke detectors, meter main and interior circuit panel location, appliances, dimensions, attic access, stairways, egress components.
• RequiredElevationsFront, side, and rear views.
• RequiredWall Cross Sections and DetailsRequired per Roy City permit information handout.
• RequiredPlumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical LayoutsRequired per Roy City permit information handout.
• RequiredSpecies and Grade of LumberSize of joists and beams.
• RequiredInsulation R-Value DocumentationClearly show R-value for all exterior walls, ceilings, and floor area over unconditioned/outside air.
• RequiredEnergy Compliance DocumentationREScheck or other approved method, plus Manual J & D calculations for the HVAC system.

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• Additions to existing residential structures
• Remodels involving removal/addition of walls
• All permits applied for online via CityInspect / My City Inspector

Required documents

• RequiredPermit ApplicationFilled out with proper contact numbers, contractor licensing numbers, and use-of-building information.
• RequiredSite Plan / Plot Plan8.5" x 11" or larger, per Roy City's Residential Additions & Remodels Permit Information handout.
• RequiredFooting and Foundation PlanRequired per handout.
• RequiredFloor Plan (each floor)Required per handout.
• RequiredElevationsFront, side, and rear views.
• RequiredWall Cross Sections and DetailsRequired per handout.
• RequiredPlumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical LayoutsRequired per handout.
• RequiredRemodel Area MarkupIf remodeling, show all areas that will be remodeled, walls being removed, and new walls being built.
• RequiredInsulation R-Value DocumentationShow R-value for ceiling, exterior walls, and floor assembly over unconditioned air space.

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• New electrical circuits/wiring, plumbing fixture work, or mechanical (HVAC) installation not covered under a separate building permit
• All permits applied for online via CityInspect / My City Inspector

Required documents

• RequiredPermit ApplicationSubmitted online via My City Inspector account.

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• Residential roof tear-off and replacement
• All permits applied for online via CityInspect / My City Inspector

Required documents

• RequiredPermit ApplicationSubmitted online via My City Inspector account.

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• Rooftop PV system installation (string inverter or micro-inverter)
• Site plan showing home, electrical meter panel, backfed sub-panelboards, and all PV components
• Engineer's analysis confirming existing roof rafters can safely support the new system loads
• All permits applied for online via CityInspect / My City Inspector

Required documents

• RequiredResidential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Plan Submittal ChecklistRoy City's official checklist for string-inverter (and separately, micro-inverter) systems, covering site plan, mounting system/roof-load engineering, and other required specs.
• RequiredSite PlanDetailed site plan showing home location, electrical meter panel, any backfed sub-panelboards, and all PV system components on the property.
• RequiredMounting System DetailsModule mounting system, weight of all roof components, support-spacing specs based on local wind and snow loads, roof rafter type (engineered truss or dimensional), and roof covering type/layer count.
• RequiredRoof Load Engineering AnalysisEngineer's analysis showing the existing roof rafters can safely handle the new system loads, per Roy City's Solar Plan Submittal Checklist.

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• Deck attached to the home
• 30 inches or more above adjacent grade
• Serves either the primary exit door or another exit

Required documents

• RequiredPermit ApplicationSubmitted online via My City Inspector account.
• RequiredDeck PlanPer Roy City's Residential Deck Permit Information handout (revised May 2024) — framing plan and dimensions form.

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• New commercial construction (primary structure)
• All permits must be applied for and processed online via the CityInspect / My City Inspector portal
• Any work regulated by the state-mandated 2024 IBC (Roy City's own page still lists the 2021 IBC as of live re-check 2026-07-16 — see codesAdopted)
• Contractor license number (Utah DOPL) for all licensed-trade work

Required documents

• RequiredPermit ApplicationSubmitted online via My City Inspector account, with contact numbers, contractor licensing numbers, and use-of-building information.
• RequiredSite Plan / Plot PlanShowing distance from building to property lines, all existing structures, address/street, and north arrow, per the same format required for residential permits (Roy City does not publish a separate commercial-specific plan-submittal checklist as of 2026-07-19; the general document list on Roy's Building Permits & Inspections page applies to 'residential and commercial construction' alike).
• RequiredFooting and Foundation PlanRequired per Roy City's general building-permit plan-submittal requirements.
• RequiredStructural, Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical PlansStamped by a licensed Utah engineer/architect as required for the occupancy type and construction scope.
• RequiredEnergy Compliance DocumentationCompliance with the state-adopted IECC (2024 edition, effective 7/1/2026).

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• Commercial tenant improvement, remodel, or interior finish scope in an existing commercial building
• All permits applied for online via CityInspect / My City Inspector
• Contractor license number (Utah DOPL) for licensed-trade work

Required documents

• RequiredPermit ApplicationSubmitted online via My City Inspector account.
• RequiredRemodel / Tenant Improvement PlansFloor plan showing scope of work, wall sections, and MEP layouts as applicable to the scope. Roy City does not publish a dedicated TI-specific plan-submittal checklist as of 2026-07-19; the general commercial/residential plan-set requirements apply.

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• A sign permit is a listed, distinct line item in Roy City's Other Permits/OTC fee table — separate from other trade and building permits
• Per RMC § 13-4-3(B), signs that require a permit are regulated by type, including Monument, Pole, Electronic Message Center (EMC), Projecting, Projecting Marquee, and Awning signs; per § 13-4-3(B)(1)(a)(2), no Monument Sign may be located so as to impede the clear view of vehicular or pedestrian traffic on any site, path, or roadway — quoted from the Community Development Department's September 26, 2023 Planning Commission staff report on Title 13 amendments. Specific height/setback dimensional standards for each sign type were not found independently quoted in a fetched source and are not stated here.
• Per RMC § 13-4-1, certain sign types are exempt from permit requirements but must still conform to all other Title 13 requirements, including Incidental Signs (per § 13-2-1, signs or posters for a specific event such as a garage sale, concert, or swap meet) and, subject to detailed timing/placement rules, Political and Campaign Signs
• Per RMC § 13-4-1(N)(3), a campaign sign may not be posted more than 60 days before the election it pertains to (45 days before a primary) and may not remain more than 15 days after that election
• Per RMC § 13-3-2(A)(18), Off-Premise Signs (signs directing attention to a use, product, or service not related to the property on which they are located) are prohibited in all districts
• Per RMC § 13-3-1(E)-(F), no sign may be fastened, painted, or placed on private property without the owner's/lessee's consent, and no sign, handbill, poster, or notice may be fastened, painted, or placed on any public property, pole, hydrant, bridge, tree, sidewalk, or street

Required documents

• RequiredSign Permit ApplicationSubmit to Roy City Building Permits & Inspections / Planning & Zoning. Contact (801) 774-1000 for the current application form.

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• Fire Alarm Installation Plan Review must be submitted to and approved by Roy City Fire Department before permit issuance — per the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance 26-7), Fire Alarm Systems table
• Fire Alarm System Permit fee includes one inspection; additional inspections are billed at the initial review fee rate

Required documents

• RequiredFire Alarm Installation Plan Review submittalPlans for the proposed fire alarm system submitted to Roy City Fire Department for review prior to permit issuance.

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• Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review must be submitted to and approved by Roy City Fire Department before permit issuance — per the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance 26-7), Fire Sprinkler Systems table
• Permit fee tier is based on the sprinklered area in square feet: 0-3,000 sq ft, 3,001-10,000 sq ft, or 10,001+ sq ft
• 0-3,000 sq ft permits include 2 inspections; 3,001+ sq ft permits include 3 inspections (flow, hydro, final); additional inspections beyond those included are billed separately

Required documents

• RequiredFire Sprinkler System Plan Review submittalPlans for the proposed fire sprinkler system, sized by square footage, submitted to Roy City Fire Department for review prior to permit issuance.

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• Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property in Roy City
• Work performed per Roy City's adopted electrical code

Required documents

• RequiredMechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted to Roy City Building Permits & Inspections for standalone trade work.

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• A building permit application to the Building Official is required whenever an owner or authorized agent intends to 'change the occupancy of a building or structure,' per Roy City's Building Permits & Inspections page (IBC 105.1-derived permit-trigger language); this is processed under the general/Commercial Building Permit, not a distinct change-of-use permit
• Per Roy City Zoning Ordinance § 10-23-5(7), if the existing use is a legal nonconforming use, it may only be changed to a use allowed in the Table of Uses for that zoning district, by following the approval procedures required for the new use (e.g., Conditional Use Permit approval if the new use is conditional rather than permitted outright)
• Per § 10-23-1 and § 10-23-2, the Zoning Administrator is the designated Land Use Authority responsible for determining the existence of any legal nonconforming use or noncomplying structure — relevant where nonconformity status must be established before a change-of-use review
• Any new or changed business occupying the space must separately obtain a Roy City Business License through the Community Development Department, per Roy City's 'How to Open a Business in Roy' guidance ('all Roy City businesses need a license with the City')

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (General/Commercial)Submitted for the underlying change-of-occupancy work; same application used for Roy City's general and Commercial Building Permits, per the Building Permits & Inspections page's permit-trigger language covering 'change the occupancy of a building or structure.'
• RequiredBusiness License ApplicationRequired for any new or changed business occupant, submitted to the Community Development Department, per Roy City's 'How to Open a Business in Roy' page.
• OptionalZoning Administrator Determination of Legal Nonconforming Use/Noncomplying Structure applicationPer RMC § 10-23-3, required only when the property's nonconforming/noncomplying status must be formally determined by the Zoning Administrator before a change of use.
• OptionalConditional Use Permit Application with Site Plan ReviewRequired only if the new use is listed as a Conditional Use (rather than a Permitted Use) in the Table of Uses for the property's zoning district, per RMC § 10-23-5(7).

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