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Land Use Permit (Zoning / Change-of-Use Verification) in Unincorporated Weber County, Utah

Weber County's Planning Division requires a Land Use Permit as a zoning-compliance verification step whenever a new business license is issued in unincorporated Weber County or Ogden Valley City — including when an existing building or tenant space is put to a new business use without any new construction. Per the Planning Division's own FAQ page: 'A Land Use Permit is a verification of zoning standards for building permit, business licenses etc. The Land Use Permit indicates zoning setback requirements and conditions that may be associated with the use.' It is distinct from, and required in addition to, any building permit or the business license fee itself.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Applies automatically to every new business license application (any Business, Home Occupation, or Short Term Rental license) in unincorporated Weber County or Ogden Valley City, per the County's Business License Portal
  • Verification that the proposed use meets zoning standards, setback requirements, and any conditions associated with that use for the parcel, per the Planning Division FAQ
  • Required prior to issuance of the business license and prior to issuance of any building permit, per the Planning Division FAQ ('A Land Use Permit is required prior to a Building Permit being issued')
  • Submitted through the Business License Portal (for business-use verification) or the Frontier development-project portal (frontier.co.weber.ut.us) for other Land Use Permit applications

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Fee schedule

Land Use Permit issued with a new Business LicenseWeber County Business License Portal (webercountyutah.gov/businesslicense): 'All new licenses will be issued a Land Use Permit which is a one time fee of $60.00, in addition to the business license fee which is based on your business type.' Matches the 'General Land Use Permit or Approval (not otherwise listed) Fee' line item of $60.00 on the Planning Division's official Fee Chart PDF.
$60.00 one-time fee
General Land Use Permit or Approval (not otherwise listed)Weber County Planning Division Fee Chart PDF (webercountyutah.gov/planning/documents/Fee_Chart.pdf), General Permitting Fees section.
$60.00
Land Use Permit Re-review FeeWeber County Planning Division Fee Chart PDF, General Permitting Fees section — charged if the initial Land Use Permit submittal requires a re-review.
$30.00
Exempt Building Land Use Permit FeeWeber County Planning Division Fee Chart PDF, General Permitting Fees section — reduced-fee tier for exempt building types; listed separately from the standard Land Use Permit fee.
$30.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

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    Tips

    • This is Weber County's own official term — 'Land Use Permit' — for a zoning-compliance verification step, not a standalone 'Change of Use Permit' or 'Certificate of Occupancy' by name, but it functions as the county's change-of-use/zoning check: it is required whenever a new business use is established, whether or not any construction occurs.
    • The $60.00 fee applies automatically to every new business license in unincorporated Weber County and Ogden Valley City — it is billed in addition to, not instead of, the business license fee itself.
    • A Land Use Permit is also required before any building permit is issued for structures (sheds, decks, sports courts, signs, etc.), separate from the business-use context described here — see the Planning Division FAQ.
    • No distinct review-timeline SLA is published for the Land Use Permit; the county's 14-working-day figure elsewhere in this file applies specifically to Building Inspection plan review, a separate department and process.

    Frequently asked questions

    Unincorporated Weber County requires a land use permit (zoning / change-of-use verification) for: Applies automatically to every new business license application (any Business, Home Occupation, or Short Term Rental license) in unincorporated Weber County or Ogden Valley City, per the County's Business License Portal; Verification that the proposed use meets zoning standards, setback requirements, and any conditions associated with that use for the parcel, per the Planning Division FAQ; Required prior to issuance of the business license and prior to issuance of any building permit, per the Planning Division FAQ ('A Land Use Permit is required prior to a Building Permit being issued'); Submitted through the Business License Portal (for business-use verification) or the Frontier development-project portal (frontier.co.weber.ut.us) for other Land Use Permit applications. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Weber County Building Inspection Department at (801) 399-8770 before starting work.

    $60.00 one-time, per the Business License Portal and the Planning Division's official Fee Chart PDF ('General Land Use Permit or Approval (not otherwise listed) Fee'). A $30.00 re-review fee applies if the initial submittal needs additional review.

    Unincorporated Weber County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Weber County Building Inspection Department at (801) 399-8770 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: New Business License Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through Weber County Building Inspection Department at 2380 Washington Blvd., Suite 270, Ogden, UT 84401. Phone: (801) 399-8770. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding legal holidays). Official information: https://www.webercountyutah.gov/inspection/.

    Unincorporated Weber County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IBC). Weber County Code § 12-3-1 adopts the specific editions as adopted and amended by the State of Utah per Title 15A.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); continues in force after July 1, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IPC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IMC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IFGC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g), current version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027, re-read live 2026-07-16 at le.utah.gov. Weber County Code § 12-3-1 (weber.municipalcodeonline.com, re-read live 2026-07-16) adopts codes by reference to Utah Code Title 15A generally and does not itself name a specific NEC edition; no '2020 NEC' reference could be found in the current codified text.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IECC). Note: Utah statewide residential energy provisions effectively follow 2015 IECC residential per § 15A-2-104.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IEBC); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 ISPSC).

    Yes. Weber County's Business License Portal states every new business license is issued a Land Use Permit for a one-time fee of $60.00, in addition to the business license fee. Per the Planning Division FAQ, the Land Use Permit verifies zoning standards, setbacks, and conditions associated with the use — functioning as the county's change-of-use/zoning check for a new occupant, separate from any building permit.

    Sources & verification

    Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

    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 Unincorporated Weber County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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