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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for River Heights
River Heights requires zoning clearance and county-issued permits for regulated construction.
- Exempt Small detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet
- Exempt Fences up to 7 feet
- Exempt Certain low retaining walls
- Exempt Minor nonstructural repairs
Note: Utah/Cache County baseline exemptions generally apply unless a local condition requires review.
- City zoning clearance information
- County application
- Plans
- Site plan
- Valuation
- Engineering where applicable
- Building code
- Utah State Construction Code enforced through Cache County for River Heights permit issuance.
- Contractor requirements
- Utah contractor licensure applies where required by state law.
Application process
Typical processing: No River Heights-specific review estimate clearly published.
- 01 Confirm River Heights zoning clearance requirements with the city before preparing the county permit package.
- 02 Obtain local zoning clearance or city approval as required.
- 03 Submit the building permit application and plans to Cache County Building Division.
- 04 Address county review comments.
- 05 Pay the county permit fees.
- 06 Receive the county-issued permit and schedule inspections through the county.
Typical processing time: No River Heights-specific review estimate clearly published.
Fee schedule
Effective 2024
Paid to Cache County after approval.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2024) before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 435-755-1650 (phone)
Typical sequence: Footing/foundation, rough trades, framing, insulation where required, final.
Frequently asked
Common questions about River Heights permits
01 Do I need a building permit in River Heights, UT? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in River Heights, UT? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in River Heights, UT? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in River Heights, UT? ▸
05 What work is exempt from building permits in River Heights, UT? ▸
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in River Heights, UT? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with River Heights City (zoning clearance) / Cache County Development Services Building Division (building permits) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.