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South Ogden building permits
VerifiedSouth Ogden, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.
Verified 2026-07-07 · 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 every municipality; local amendments permitted, a different edition is not). South Ogden's official Building & Inspections FAQ page ('What code editions are being enforced?') still displays the pre-7/1/2026 edition list; re-checked live 2026-07-16, page text is byte-identical to the earlier fetch: 'The city is currently enforcing the following codes: 2021 Edition of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition of the International Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition of the National Electrical Code, 2021 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code, 2009 Edition of the International Building Code (ICC/ANSI A117.1) for Accessibility Standards.' State law governs regardless of the page's lag; each line below states current law first, then the page's as-published (stale or omitted) text.2024 Edition of the International Building Code (IBC) — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 7/1/2026. South Ogden's FAQ still lists '2021 Edition of the International Building Code' (live re-check 2026-07-16).2021 Edition of the International Residential Code (IRC), plus Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c); this edition did NOT change in the 7/1/2026 flip. Matches South Ogden's FAQ, which lists '2021 Edition of the International Residential Code' (live re-check 2026-07-16).2024 Edition of the International Plumbing Code (IPC) — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), effective 7/1/2026. South Ogden's FAQ still lists '2021 Edition of the International Plumbing Code' (live re-check 2026-07-16).2024 Edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC) — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), effective 7/1/2026. South Ogden's FAQ still lists '2021 Edition of the International Mechanical Code' (live re-check 2026-07-16).2023 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); this edition did NOT change in the 7/1/2026 flip and has been state law since before this project's original 2026-07-07 review. South Ogden's FAQ still lists '2021 Edition of the National Electrical Code' (live re-check 2026-07-16) — this is a PRE-EXISTING discrepancy that predates and is unrelated to the 2026-07-01 code-cycle flip (South Ogden's page was already citing a stale NEC edition under the prior law too); reported here as-published rather than corrected, per grounded-data policy of not inventing a fact the city's own source does not state.2024 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), effective 7/1/2026. South Ogden's FAQ still lists '2021 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code' (live re-check 2026-07-16).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. Not mentioned on South Ogden's FAQ, department page, Forms page, or City Fee Schedule as of live re-check 2026-07-16; added here as a statute-sourced omission (applies statewide regardless of city publication), not fabricated.2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), effective 7/1/2026. Not mentioned on any South Ogden source reviewed as of live re-check 2026-07-16; added as a statute-sourced omission.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 any South Ogden source reviewed 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 any South Ogden source reviewed as of live re-check 2026-07-16; added as a statute-sourced omission.2021 Edition of the International Fire Code (IFC) — per the official FAQ page (live re-check 2026-07-16, unchanged); South Ogden City Code Title 3, Chapter 1 separately adopts by reference 'the International Fire Code version adopted by the State of Utah Fire Marshal's Office for the respective year' (Ordinance 24-05, effective 2 Jul 2024), so the specific IFC edition in force tracks the State Fire Marshal's current adoption. NOTE: Utah Code § 15A-2-103 does NOT adopt the IFC — it is separately governed under Title 15A Chapter 5, outside the scope of this section; South Ogden's IFC citation and Fire Code ordinance are therefore unaffected by, and not mis-scoped to, § 15A-2-103.2009 Edition of the International Building Code (ICC/ANSI A117.1) for Accessibility Standards — per the official FAQ page (live re-check 2026-07-16, unchanged). This accessibility standard is not among the codes enumerated in Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1); reproduced here as South Ogden's own published statement, not itself corrected against that section.Utah's statewide construction-code framework under Utah Code Title 15A (State Construction and Fire Codes Act) governs code adoption and amendment authority for all Utah municipalities, including South Ogden; § 15A-2-103 is now the direct authority used above for the codes it enumerates, since South Ogden's own FAQ page has not been updated to reflect the 7/1/2026 edition changes.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Additions / Alterations)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction, additions, and structural alterations in South Ogden. The Building Permit Fee is valuation-based per the city's own published fee table (distinct from Highland/Murray/Vineyard, which peg to the ICC schedule directly) — South Ogden publishes its own valuation brackets in the official City Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential construction, additions, or structural alterations
- Plans must be stamped: architectural plans by an architect or engineer; commercial structural sheets and structural calculations must be stamped by an engineer; plumbing/mechanical/electrical plans may require a stamp depending on complexity, per the official FAQ
- Work must comply with the state-mandated 2024 IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC, 2021 IRC, 2023 NEC, and 2021 IFC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 7/1/2026 for IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC; IRC/NEC unchanged; South Ogden's own FAQ still lists 2021 editions for IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC and 2021 NEC as of live re-check 2026-07-16 — see codesAdopted), plus the city's published design factors (Seismic Zone D2, Roof Snow Load 30 psf, Wind Speed 115 mph 3-sec gust, Frost Depth 30", Ground Snow Load 43 psf, Allowable Soil Bearing 1,500 psi)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via the city's iWorq portal (Online Building Permit Submittal) or in person at 3950 S Adams Ave.
- OptionalOwner/Builder CertificateRequired if a homeowner (rather than a licensed Utah contractor) is performing work on their own primary residence.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | $0–$1,300: $47.00 flat. $1,301–$2,000: $47.00 for the first $1,300 plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof. $2,001–$25,000: $68.35 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $25,001–$50,000: $390.35 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $50,001–$100,000: $642.85 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $100,001–$500,000: $992.85 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,232.85 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $1,000,001+: $5,607.85 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000,000 or fraction thereof. | South Ogden City Fee Schedule (last amended 16 Jun 2026, Building Department Fees § Building Permit Fees); this valuation table itself was last updated 18 Sep 2018 per Ordinance 18-12. |
| Residential Plan Review Fee | 45% of the building permit fee cost | South Ogden City Fee Schedule, § Building Inspection Fees. |
| Commercial Plan Check and Site Plan Review | 65% of the building permit fee cost | South Ogden City Fee Schedule, § Building Inspection Fees. Included for reference; this is a commercial (non-residential) fee. |
| Re-inspection Fee (assessed under Section 108.8) | $47.00 per hour | South Ogden City Fee Schedule, § Building Inspection Fees. |
| Inspections Outside Normal Business Hours | $47.00 per hour | South Ogden City Fee Schedule, § Building Inspection Fees. Weekend inspections require Chief Building Official authorization per the official FAQ, and this overtime fee applies in addition to the base permit fee. |
| Additional Plan Reviews Required by Changes to Plans | $47.00 per hour | South Ogden City Fee Schedule, § Building Inspection Fees. |
| Inspections for Which No Fee Is Specifically Established | $47.00 per hour | South Ogden City Fee Schedule, § Building Inspection Fees. |
| Use of Outside Consultants for Plan Checking and Inspections | Actual costs plus 5% administrative fee | South Ogden City Fee Schedule, § Building Inspection Fees. |
Accessory Building / Shed Permit
VerifiedRequired for sheds and other accessory buildings exceeding 200 square feet in South Ogden; sheds of 200 sq ft or less do not require a permit but must still follow the city's published setback and height guidelines, per the official FAQ. Permitted sheds are billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table as other construction.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Required for any shed/accessory building over 200 sq ft
- Sheds 200 sq ft or less: no permit required, but must still meet the ACCESSORY BUILDING (SHED) GUIDELINES setback/height rules
- No accessory buildings allowed in the front yard
- Rear yard: minimum 6' from the main building (eave to eave), 1' from the property line, and 10' from any building on an adjacent lot
- Side yard: minimum 6' from the main building and 10' from adjacent buildings (eave to eave), plus zone-specific side setbacks of 8'–10'
- Maximum height 19' (finished floor to roof midpoint); walls may not exceed 10'
- Sheds located over a utility easement require written permission from the utility company/easement holder or are subject to removal
- Non-compliant sheds (of any size) may be required to be removed
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationRequired for sheds/accessory buildings over 200 sq ft; submitted via the city's Online Building Permit Submittal (iWorq) portal.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same table as residential building permit) | $0–$1,300: $47.00 flat, scaling per the same valuation brackets published in the official City Fee Schedule | South Ogden City Fee Schedule (last amended 16 Jun 2026), § Building Permit Fees. The FAQ does not publish a separate flat fee specifically for sheds/accessory buildings; the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee table applies. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired before demolishing any structure in South Ogden. The permit process requires clearance from the Weber County Health Department confirming no friable asbestos (or licensed abatement), confirmation utility lines were safely terminated, removal of the structure from the State tax rolls, and proper disposal of hazardous-material-containing appliances/electrical devices, per the official FAQ. A separate Utility Demolition Fee applies depending on whether utility service is retained or permanently terminated.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Clearance from the Weber County Health Department confirming no friable asbestos, or that friable asbestos was removed by a licensed asbestos-abatement contractor
- Confirmation that all utility lines to the building have been terminated at a safe location by the utility companies
- Removal of the demolished building from the State tax rolls
- Proper disposal of appliances/electrical devices that might contain hazardous materials
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationSecured from the Building & Inspections office at 3950 S Adams Ave. prior to demolition, per the official FAQ.
- RequiredWeber County Health Department ClearanceRequired confirmation of no friable asbestos or licensed abatement, per the official FAQ.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit – Utilities Service to Be Maintained | $100.00 | South Ogden City Fee Schedule (last amended 16 Jun 2026), § Miscellaneous Utility Fees / Utility Demolition Fees. |
| Demolition Permit – Utilities Service Permanently Terminated | $500.00 | South Ogden City Fee Schedule (last amended 16 Jun 2026), § Miscellaneous Utility Fees / Utility Demolition Fees. |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit & Rental License
VerifiedRequired for construction of internal, attached, or detached Accessory Dwelling Units under South Ogden City Code § 10-14-23, as amended by Ordinance 23-21 (effective 5 Dec 2023). A building permit is required for the construction/conversion, and a separate Rental Dwelling Business License is required if the owner receives any monetary compensation for the ADU.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Permitted only in owner-occupied single-family dwellings; either the ADU or the principal residence must be occupied by the property owner
- No more than one ADU per lot
- Detached ADUs barred on lots under 10,000 sq ft; no minimum lot size for internal/attached ADUs
- Detached ADUs capped at 1,200 sq ft; no maximum size for internal/attached ADUs
- Detached ADU height: minimum 10 ft, maximum 19 ft (up to 24 ft for a pitched roof or 20 ft for a flat roof, with side/rear setbacks increased 1 ft per additional foot of height above 17 ft)
- Must include a kitchen and sanitation facilities (at least a 3/4 bathroom) separate from the main dwelling
- At least one additional off-street parking space beyond that required for the primary residence; not located in a front-yard setback
- Single utility meter per service, in the property owner's name
- May never be used as a short-term rental (rented under 30 days)
- A Rental Dwelling Business License is required if the owner receives any monetary compensation for the ADU, and cannot be granted without evidence of a Certificate of Occupancy
- Inspections required for compliance with building, fire, and health/safety codes before approval, per UCA § 10-9a-511.5
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationRequired for the ADU construction/conversion itself, per South Ogden City Code § 10-14-23(12)-(13).
- OptionalRental Dwelling Business License ApplicationRequired only if the owner receives any monetary compensation for the ADU; requires evidence of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Rental License for Interior Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) | $10.00 | South Ogden City Fee Schedule (last amended 16 Jun 2026), § Business License Fees, last amended by Ordinance 23-13 (6 Jun 2023: 'ADU License'). This is the rental-license fee, applicable only when the ADU is rented for compensation. |
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same table as residential building permit) | $0–$1,300: $47.00 flat, scaling per the same valuation brackets published in the official City Fee Schedule | South Ogden City Fee Schedule, § Building Permit Fees. No ADU-specific valuation table is published separately; the standard Building Permit Fee table applies to the construction/conversion itself. |
Land Use Permit (Fence)
A no-cost, optional permit for fence construction in South Ogden. Unlike a building permit, it is not legally required to build a fence, but the city strongly recommends obtaining one for future protection if a dispute over the fence ever arises, per the official FAQ.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Not required by the city to build a fence
- Strongly recommended as protection against future disputes concerning the fence
Required documents
- OptionalLand Use Permit ApplicationCovers fences, sheds, flatwork, and similar minor site improvements; available through the Building & Inspections Department Forms page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
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Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.
Fee schedules
Codes & ordinances
Department & other records
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