City of Delta

Construction, additions, alterations, and changes of occupancy regulated by the adopted building codes within Delta City limits.

• Exempt One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet
• Exempt Fences not over 7 feet high
• Exempt Retaining walls not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing, not supporting surcharge
• Exempt Ordinary repairs, including replacement of existing fixtures
• Exempt Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
• Exempt Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep

Note: No separate Delta City-specific exemption page was located. Exemptions default to Utah-adopted IRC Section R105.2 and IBC Section 105.2 standards. Verify with the Delta City Building Department before treating any work as exempt.

Building code

Utah statewide 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IECC, and current NEC; local amendments if any filed with the city.

Permit validity

Not publicly stated on indexed city pages; default Utah-adopted 180-day standard likely applies unless locally amended; confirm with the city building department.

Owner-builder

Not clearly summarized on indexed Delta City pages; Utah Code Section 58-55-305 governs state owner-builder exemptions; contact the city for local form requirements.

Contractor requirements

Utah DOPL state contractor license required.

1. 01
   Confirm the project is within Delta City limits.
2. 02
   Obtain applicable zoning and land use information from Delta City Public Works / Planning and Zoning.
3. 03
   Download or access the building permit application from the Delta City Forms page.
4. 04
   Prepare required plan set and supporting documents.
5. 05
   Submit the completed permit application and plans to the Delta City office, either online through the city's application link or in person at 76 N 200 W.
6. 06
   Pay permit fees per the Delta City Consolidated Fee Schedule once the application is approved; plan review fees are separate and in addition to permit fees.
7. 07
   Receive permit issuance; keep the approved permit and permit number on file at the job site.
8. 08
   Schedule required inspections with Nate Nickle (Delta City Building Inspector) at 435-864-8080; an approved permit and permit number are required when scheduling.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated on indexed city pages; contact the city office for current turnaround.

Source: Delta City Building Department (administered through City Public Works) ↗

Valuation-based permit fees; plan review fee is 65% of the permit fee (separate and in addition); plan review for a duplicate of a building already reviewed is $100.00; additional plan review for incomplete submittal or changes is $47.00/hour (minimum one-half hour). Utah law imposes a 1% state surcharge on building permit fees. Fees paid to the city at the time of permit issuance or as directed by city staff.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• 435-864-8080 (phone)

Inspection hours

Not explicitly stated on indexed city pages; contact the Building Inspector directly.

Typical sequence: Footing; foundation; framing and rough mechanical/electrical/plumbing; insulation; final; project-specific inspections may vary.