Town of Boulder

All building projects within Boulder Town limits that require a building permit under Utah code also require prior town approval. Boulder adopted Building and Construction Regulations Ordinance 2024-C (November 2024).

• Exempt General state and county exemptions apply.

Note: Confirm with Boulder Zoning Administrator whether town ordinances impose any additional requirements on otherwise-exempt work.

Building code

2021 Utah State Construction Code per Title 15A; Boulder's own Building and Construction Regulations Ordinance 2024-C (November 2024) applies in addition.

Permit validity

Governed by county and state standards (180-day commencement window).

Owner-builder

Boulder Town owner-builder certification form available at town website; DOPL statewide rules apply.

Contractor requirements

Utah DOPL license for work $3,000 and above.

1. 01
   Download the applicable application from https://boulder.utah.gov/documents/forms-and-applications/.
2. 02
   Submit application and all attachments electronically to zoning@boulder.utah.gov. Submissions must be received at least 20 days before the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting.
3. 03
   The Boulder Town Planning Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Boulder Town Community Center (351 North 100 East). Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications and zone-change requests are reviewed by the Planning Commission.
4. 04
   For projects that comply with all town ordinances and are determined to require a building permit, the Zoning Administrator issues a written notice of project approval.
5. 05
   Take the town's written project approval notice to the Garfield County Building Department and submit the county building permit application along with plans and all required supporting documents.
6. 06
   Provide evidence of approved culinary water supply and approved waste disposal.
7. 07
   Pay building permit fees to the county per the county fee schedule.
8. 08
   County building permit is issued.
9. 09
   Schedule inspections with the county building inspector (435-676-1111); two working days advance notice required.

Typical processing time: Town review timing depends on Planning Commission meeting schedule (monthly, third Tuesday); allow at least 20 days lead time for submittal. County permit issuance timing not published.

Source: Boulder Town Office / Zoning Administrator (building permits require town zoning approval before Garfield County issues the permit) ↗

Town-level fees: Not published on website; contact zoning@boulder.utah.gov for Planning Commission application fees. Building permit fees: Paid to Garfield County per the county fee schedule.

• 435-676-1111 (Garfield County Building Department) (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Two working days advance notice required.

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday during regular business hours.

Typical sequence: Standard inspection sequence: footing, foundation, 4-way rough, final. Note: Boulder is approximately 35 miles from Panguitch; confirm scheduling and any travel considerations with the county.