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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Laketown
Laketown requires a Building Permit Clearance Form for all new sheds, buildings, or remodels 200 square feet or larger. This clearance triggers the Rich County building permit process.
Structures under 200 square feet (exempt from Laketown clearance requirement, consistent with Utah IRC baseline)
One-story detached accessory structures not exceeding 200 square feet with no electrical, plumbing, or mechanical connections
Fences not exceeding 7 feet in height
Retaining walls not exceeding 4 feet from bottom of footing
Platforms, decks, and walks not more than 30 inches above grade
Minor repairs
- Exempt Structures under 200 square feet (exempt from Laketown clearance requirement, consistent with Utah IRC baseline)
- Exempt One-story detached accessory structures not exceeding 200 square feet with no electrical, plumbing, or mechanical connections
- Exempt Fences not exceeding 7 feet in height
- Exempt Retaining walls not exceeding 4 feet from bottom of footing
- Exempt Platforms, decks, and walks not more than 30 inches above grade
- Exempt Minor repairs
Note: Laketown's local ordinances and zoning rules apply to any structure regardless of size. Building permit exemption does not mean zoning compliance exemption. Confirm exemptions with Laketown Town Clerk or Rich County Building Inspector.
Required documents
- Laketown Building Permit Clearance Form (from Town Clerk or Duane Robinson)
- Rich County iWorQ application
- Site plan
- Construction plans
- Project valuation
- Contractor Utah license number or Owner/Builder Certification
- Additional documents required by Laketown Planning and Zoning
- Building code
- Utah statewide 2021 code package (IBC, IRC, IMC, IPC, IECC, NEC). Rich County Development Code (2025) and Laketown municipal code (https://hosting.civiclinq.com/laketownut/books/laketown-code/preface) both apply.
- Permit validity
- Rich County/Utah state baseline rules apply (180-day commencement and abandonment). Confirm with building inspector.
- Owner-builder
- Utah statewide owner-builder rules apply. Owner/Builder Certification form required; available at richcounty.gov/forms/.
- Contractor requirements
- Utah DOPL licensing required for general and specialty contractors.
Source: Laketown Town Office / Rich County Building Department ↗
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Variable. Limited office hours (Monday-Wednesday only) and Planning Commission schedule (last Wednesday monthly) mean zoning clearance step can take up to one month.
- 01 Contact Laketown Town Office (435-946-9000 / clerk@laketown.utah.gov) during office hours (Monday and Wednesday 9 AM - 2 PM) to verify zoning and permitted uses.
- 02 Obtain the Laketown Building Permit Clearance Form (required for all new sheds, buildings, or remodels 200 sq ft or larger). Contact Duane Robinson (Planning and Zoning Chairman) or Town Clerk.
- 03 Submit the clearance form to Laketown Planning and Zoning Commission or Town Clerk. Planning and Zoning Commission meetings held last Wednesday of each month.
- 04 After receiving Laketown's zoning clearance, complete the Rich County building permit application through iWorQ (portal.iworq.net/RICHCOUNTY/new-request/700/3323).
- 05 Upload required documents including site plan, construction plans, engineering, and zoning clearance documentation.
- 06 Coordinate with Building Inspector Tyler Seaman (801-564-0897 or beaconcodeconsultants@gmail.com) for plan review (text or email preferred).
- 07 Pay permit fees through Rich County Treasurer's line (435-793-5155) after approval.
- 08 Receive issued permit and post on-site.
- 09 Schedule required phase inspections with Tyler Seaman.
Typical processing time: Variable. Limited office hours (Monday-Wednesday only) and Planning Commission schedule (last Wednesday monthly) mean zoning clearance step can take up to one month.
Source: Laketown Town Office / Rich County Building Department ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Laketown building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Rich County valuation-based formula applies for the building permit. Laketown clearance form fee not published; contact Town Clerk (435-946-9000) to confirm.
Building permit fees paid through Rich County Treasurer: 435-793-5155.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Building Inspector Tyler Seaman: 801-564-0897 / beaconcodeconsultants@gmail.com (text or email preferred) (phone/email)
- Scheduling deadline
- Contact inspector directly for scheduling availability.
- Inspection hours
- Coordinate with contract inspector; not published.
- Time windows
- Not published; contact inspector.
Typical sequence: Typical sequence: footing/foundation, rough framing, rough trades, insulation, final.
Source: Laketown Town Office / Rich County Building Department ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Laketown permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Laketown, UT? ▸
Laketown requires a Building Permit Clearance Form for all new sheds, buildings, or remodels 200 square feet or larger. This clearance triggers the Rich County building permit process.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Laketown, UT? ▸
Building permit fees in Laketown, UT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Rich County valuation-based formula applies for the building permit. Laketown clearance form fee not published; contact Town Clerk (435-946-9000) to confirm..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Laketown, UT? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Laketown, UT, follow these steps: 1. Contact Laketown Town Office (435-946-9000 / clerk@laketown.utah.gov) during office hours (Monday and Wednesday 9 AM - 2 PM) to verify zoning and permitted uses. 2. Obtain the Laketown Building Permit Clearance Form (required for all new sheds, buildings, or remodels 200 sq ft or larger). Contact Duane Robinson (Planning and Zoning Chairman) or Town Clerk. 3. Submit the clearance form to Laketown Planning and Zoning Commission or Town Clerk. Planning and Zoning Commission meetings held last Wednesday of each month. 4. After receiving Laketown's zoning clearance, complete the Rich County building permit application through iWorQ (portal.iworq.net/RICHCOUNTY/new-request/700/3323). 5. Upload required documents including site plan, construction plans, engineering, and zoning clearance documentation. 6. Coordinate with Building Inspector Tyler Seaman (801-564-0897 or beaconcodeconsultants@gmail.com) for plan review (text or email preferred). 7. Pay permit fees through Rich County Treasurer's line (435-793-5155) after approval. 8. Receive issued permit and post on-site. 9. Schedule required phase inspections with Tyler Seaman.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Laketown, UT? ▸
Building permit processing times in Laketown, UT typically run Variable. Limited office hours (Monday-Wednesday only) and Planning Commission schedule (last Wednesday monthly) mean zoning clearance step can take up to one month.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Laketown, UT? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Laketown, UT. The following work is generally exempt: Structures under 200 square feet (exempt from Laketown clearance requirement, consistent with Utah IRC baseline); One-story detached accessory structures not exceeding 200 square feet with no electrical, plumbing, or mechanical connections; Fences not exceeding 7 feet in height; Retaining walls not exceeding 4 feet from bottom of footing; Platforms, decks, and walks not more than 30 inches above grade; Minor repairs. Note: Laketown's local ordinances and zoning rules apply to any structure regardless of size. Building permit exemption does not mean zoning compliance exemption. Confirm exemptions with Laketown Town Clerk or Rich County Building Inspector. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Laketown, UT? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Laketown, UT via: Building Inspector Tyler Seaman: 801-564-0897 / beaconcodeconsultants@gmail.com (text or email preferred). Contact inspector directly for scheduling availability..
last verified April 2026
source Laketown Town Office / Rich County Building Department ↗
entry id permits/utah/rich/laketown
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Laketown Town Office / Rich County Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.