City Building Permits

Town of Big Water, UT - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Big Water, Utah. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Utah Kane County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Big Water; federal lands (Glen Canyon NRA, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument) surrounding the town are outside local jurisdiction.

Department
Big Water Town -- Zoning Administrator / Planning and Zoning Board; building permit administration through town hall
Address
60 Aaronburr, Big Water, UT 84741
Phone
435-675-3760
Website
https://bigwater.town/

Application Process

  1. Contact Big Water Town Hall at 435-675-3760 or bigwaterclerk@gmail.com to obtain current permit application materials.
  2. Submit building permit application with site plan and construction drawings.
  3. Zoning Administrator reviews the application against the town's zoning ordinance, adopted Building Code, and Health Codes; the Zoning Administrator is authorized to issue Permitted Use and Temporary Use permits upon finding compliance with all applicable requirements.
  4. Pay required permit fees.
  5. Obtain permit; schedule inspections through the town's designated process.

Source: Big Water Town -- Zoning Administrator / Planning and Zoning Board; building permit administration through town hall

General Requirements

Building and land use activity regulated by the town's zoning ordinance and adopted building codes; the Zoning Administrator issues Permitted Use permits; the Planning Commission handles Conditional Use permits.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Site plan
  • Construction drawings
  • Compliance documentation for zoning, building code, and health codes
  • Engineering where required
Permit validity
Default Utah-adopted 180-day standard likely applies.
Building code
Town's municipal code references the adopted Building Code as the standard for permit issuance; statewide Utah 2021 codes (2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2020 NEC, etc.) apply as baseline; confirm any local amendments with town. Note on federal land proximity: Properties adjacent to or within Glen Canyon NRA boundaries are outside town jurisdiction; federal projects on NRA land require National Park Service permitting, not local building permits.
Owner-builder
Utah owner-builder rules apply; confirm specific requirements with town.
Contractor requirements
Utah DOPL contractor license required.

Fees

Payment note
Confirm with town hall at 435-675-3760 or bigwaterclerk@gmail.com.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Big Water Town -- Zoning Administrator / Planning and Zoning Board; building permit administration through town hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 435-675-3760 (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM (Mountain Time)

Typical inspection sequence: Project-specific; follows Utah-adopted IBC/IRC requirements; given town size, inspections may be coordinated with Kane County Building Department.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Big Water Town -- Zoning Administrator / Planning and Zoning Board; building permit administration through town hall before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Big Water Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Big Water, UT?
Building and land use activity regulated by the town's zoning ordinance and adopted building codes; the Zoning Administrator issues Permitted Use permits; the Planning Commission handles Conditional Use permits.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Big Water, UT?
1. Contact Big Water Town Hall at 435-675-3760 or bigwaterclerk@gmail.com to obtain current permit application materials. 2. Submit building permit application with site plan and construction drawings. 3. Zoning Administrator reviews the application against the town's zoning ordinance, adopted Building Code, and Health Codes; the Zoning Administrator is authorized to issue Permitted Use and Temporary Use permits upon finding compliance with all applicable requirements. 4. Pay required permit fees. 5. Obtain permit; schedule inspections through the town's designated process.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Big Water, UT?
Inspections can be scheduled via: 435-675-3760.

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