Fairview, UT - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All structures in Fairview require both a Fairview City Planning Permit and a Sanpete County Building Permit (except single-level storage sheds of 200 sq. ft. or smaller).

Department

Fairview City -- Planning and Zoning (city planning permit); Sanpete County Building Department (building permit)

Address

85 South State Street, Fairview, UT 84629; mailing: P.O. Box 97, Fairview, UT 84629

Phone

435-427-3858

Email

fairviewcity@cut.net

Website

https://fairviewcityut.gov/

Application Process

1. Contact Fairview City at 435-427-3858 or fairviewcity@cut.net to confirm zoning requirements and obtain city permit application forms.
2. Submit the Fairview City Planning Permit application with site plan and project details.
3. Pay the applicable Fairview City permit fee at the time of application.
4. After receiving city approval, apply for the county building permit through CityInspect with complete construction plans and documentation.
5. Obtain WUI clearance from the county if the project is in or near the WUI zone.
6. Pay county building permit fees.
7. Receive the county building permit, post it on-site, and schedule inspections through the county.

Typical processing time: City review time not explicitly published. County building permit turnaround varies.

Source: Fairview City -- Planning and Zoning (city planning permit); Sanpete County Building Department (building permit)

General Requirements

All construction requires a Fairview City Planning Permit and a Sanpete County Building Permit. Exception: single-level storage sheds of 200 sq. ft. or smaller require no permit fee but must be positioned at least 8 feet from any side or rear property line.

Required Documents

• Permit validity/expiration: County building permit expires if work does not commence within 180 days. City permit expiration: confirm with city.
• Ownerbuilder rules: Utah statewide ownerbuilder rules apply.
• Contractor license requirements: Utah DOPL licensure required for work valued at $3,000 or more.
• Building code adopted: Utah 2021 statewide code package under Title 15A. Fairview references the IRC and IBC for all construction.

Permit validity

County building permit expires if work does not commence within 180 days. City permit expiration: confirm with city.

Building code

Utah 2021 statewide code package under Title 15A. Fairview references the IRC and IBC for all construction.

Owner-builder

Utah statewide owner-builder rules apply.

Contractor requirements

Utah DOPL licensure required for work valued at $3,000 or more.

Fees

Reinspection fee

Not clearly published. Contact county.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Singlelevel storage sheds of 200 sq. ft. or smaller (no permit fee required; 8foot setback from side and rear property lines required).
• Utah IRC/IBC baseline exemptions apply for other categories.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

• Building code: Utah 2021 statewide code package under Title 15A. Fairview references the IRC and IBC for all construction.
• Fairview City planning page
• Sanpete County Fairview zoning document
• License lookup guide: Utah Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Utah Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Utah hub: Utah Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Fairview Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Fairview, UT?

All construction requires a Fairview City Planning Permit and a Sanpete County Building Permit. Exception: single-level storage sheds of 200 sq. ft. or smaller require no permit fee but must be positioned at least 8 feet from any side or rear property line.

How do I apply for a building permit in Fairview, UT?

1. Contact Fairview City at 435-427-3858 or fairviewcity@cut.net to confirm zoning requirements and obtain city permit application forms. 2. Submit the Fairview City Planning Permit application with site plan and project details. 3. Pay the applicable Fairview City permit fee at the time of application. 4. After receiving city approval, apply for the county building permit through CityInspect with complete construction plans and documentation. 5. Obtain WUI clearance from the county if the project is in or near the WUI zone. 6. Pay county building permit fees. 7. Receive the county building permit, post it on-site, and schedule inspections through the county.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Fairview, UT?

Typical processing time is City review time not explicitly published. County building permit turnaround varies..

What work is exempt from building permits in Fairview, UT?

The following work is generally exempt: Singlelevel storage sheds of 200 sq. ft. or smaller (no permit fee required; 8foot setback from side and rear property lines required).; Utah IRC/IBC baseline exemptions apply for other categories..

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