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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Kanarraville
A building permit is required for any structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work. Same requirements as unincorporated Iron County apply, plus local Planning and Zoning and Town Board approval required before Iron County permit application.
- Exempt Accessory structures up to 200 square feet with no electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems
- Exempt Fences 6 feet or less in height (administrative review may still apply for setback compliance)
- Exempt Retaining walls 4 feet or less in height not supporting surcharge
- Exempt Concrete flatwork (patios, walkways) that is not structural
- Exempt Routine maintenance and repair work not involving structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical changes
Note: Even exempt structures must comply with zoning setback requirements; contact 435-865-5350 to verify. Fencing over 6 feet requires permit and engineering (Iron County standard). Retaining walls over 4 feet require engineering and permit (Iron County standard).
- Structural engineered plans (required for all dwellings)
- Site plan showing property address
- Geotechnical/soils data (required for new dwellings and additions where original structure required soil testing)
- Geotechnical compliance report for footing/foundation
- Owner-builder form if applicable
- Contractor DOPL license information if not owner-builder
- Building code
- 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IECC, 2021 NEC -- as adopted statewide under Utah Title 15A. Kanarraville falls within Iron County's zoning tier system; existing legal lots of record prior to applicable zoning adoption are considered pre-existing non-conforming lots.
- Permit validity
- No building permit fees will be refunded after 180 days. If no required inspections are completed within 1 year, the permit holder must renew the permit according to the fee schedule.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builder form required; available at ironcountyut.gov/files/building/forms/owner-builder-form.pdf. Utah owner-builder rules apply statewide (DOPL Owner/Builder Certification Agreement).
- Contractor requirements
- Utah DOPL contractor license required. Utah State Surcharge: 1% of building permit fee (state-mandated).
Source: Iron County Building and Zoning Department (issuing authority after local approval) ↗
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly stated; contact Iron County at 435-865-5350 or Kanarraville Town Clerk at 435-867-1852
- 01 Contact Kanarraville Town Clerk Heidi Loveland at 435-867-1852 to be placed on the Planning and Zoning agenda and/or Town Board agenda for local approval.
- 02 Obtain Planning and Zoning approval and Kanarraville Town Board approval for the proposed project.
- 03 After receiving local approval, submit a building permit application to Iron County Building Department at 82 N 100 E Suite 102 (in person) or through ironcounty.cityinspect.com (online).
- 04 Iron County reviews plans and issues building permits under Iron County's fee schedule and requirements.
- 05 All inspections are conducted by Iron County Building Department inspectors.
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated; contact Iron County at 435-865-5350 or Kanarraville Town Clerk at 435-867-1852
Source: Iron County Building and Zoning Department (issuing authority after local approval) ↗
Fee schedule
Effective July 14, 2025
Credit card, cash, check payable to Iron County; online payment via City Inspect portal
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective July 14, 2025) before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Iron County City Inspect portal (online)
- 435-865-5350 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Typical sequence: Footings, foundation/stem walls, foundation weatherproofing, groundwork plumbing, exterior shear nailing, window installation, 4-way rough-in, permanent power, final/certificate of occupancy. Final inspection requirement: Completed geotechnical compliance for backfill/final grade; insulation certificate; stucco certificate; and Kanarraville City Final signoff before Iron County Certificate of Occupancy.
Source: Iron County Building and Zoning Department (issuing authority after local approval) ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Kanarraville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Kanarraville, UT? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Kanarraville, UT? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Kanarraville, UT? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Kanarraville, UT? ▸
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Kanarraville, UT? ▸
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Kanarraville, UT? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Iron County Building and Zoning Department (issuing authority after local approval) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.