Fountain Green, UT - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

A permit must be obtained from the Fountain Green City Planning and Zoning Commission before any building, remodeling, fencing, or lot splitting begins. After city approval, the county building permit is obtained.

Department

Fountain Green City -- Planning and Zoning Commission (city permit); Sanpete County Building Department (building permit)

Address

375 North State Street, Fountain Green, UT 84632

Phone

435-445-3453

Website

https://www.fountaingreencity.gov/

Application Process

1. Call the Fountain Green City Office at 435-445-3453 at least one week before the scheduled Planning Commission meeting to be placed on the agenda.
2. Pick up the appropriate permit application forms and instructions at City Hall.
3. Complete the application and submit it to City Hall no less than one week before the meeting.
4. Appear before the Planning and Zoning Commission at its monthly meeting (second Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM at City Hall).
5. After receiving Commission approval, apply for the county building permit through CityInspect with complete construction plans.
6. Obtain WUI clearance from the county if required.
7. Pay applicable city permit fees and county building permit fees.
8. Receive the county building permit, post it on-site, and schedule inspections through the county.

Typical processing time: Planning Commission meets monthly (second Thursday); allow one-week lead time for agenda placement. County building permit turnaround varies.

Source: Fountain Green City -- Planning and Zoning Commission (city permit); Sanpete County Building Department (building permit)

General Requirements

Any building (house or shed over 200 sq. ft.), remodeling, fencing, or lot splitting within Fountain Green city limits requires a city Planning Commission permit before work begins.

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. Design standards for construction and development in Fountain Green are found in Chapter 11 of the city's General Plan and Land Use Ordinance at https://www.fountaingreencity.gov/generalplanandlanduseordinance/chapter11generaldesignstandardsforconstructionanddevelopmentinfountaingreencity/index.html

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. Design standards for construction and development in Fountain Green are found in Chapter 11 of the city's General Plan and Land Use Ordinance at https://www.fountaingreencity.gov/general-plan-and-land-use-ordinance/chapter-11-general-design-standards-for-construction-and-development-in-fountain-green-city/index.html

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

• Structures of 200 sq. ft. or smaller do not require a county building permit. Confirm city planning commission permit requirements for smaller structures.
• 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. Design standards for construction and development in Fountain Green are found in Chapter 11 of the city's General Plan and Land Use Ordinance at https://www.fountaingreencity.gov/general-plan-and-land-use-ordinance/chapter-11-general-design-standards-for-construction-and-development-in-fountain-green-city/index.html
• Fountain Green Citizen's Guide to the Building Permit
• Fountain Green General Plan and Land Use Ordinance
• Chapter 11 -- Design Standards
• License lookup guide: Utah Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Utah Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Utah hub: Utah Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Fountain Green Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Fountain Green, UT?

Any building (house or shed over 200 sq. ft.), remodeling, fencing, or lot splitting within Fountain Green city limits requires a city Planning Commission permit before work begins.

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

1. Call the Fountain Green City Office at 435-445-3453 at least one week before the scheduled Planning Commission meeting to be placed on the agenda. 2. Pick up the appropriate permit application forms and instructions at City Hall. 3. Complete the application and submit it to City Hall no less than one week before the meeting. 4. Appear before the Planning and Zoning Commission at its monthly meeting (second Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM at City Hall). 5. After receiving Commission approval, apply for the county building permit through CityInspect with complete construction plans. 6. Obtain WUI clearance from the county if required. 7. Pay applicable city permit fees and county building permit fees. 8. 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 Fountain Green, UT?

Typical processing time is Planning Commission meets monthly (second Thursday); allow one-week lead time for agenda placement. County building permit turnaround varies..

What work is exempt from building permits in Fountain Green, UT?

The following work is generally exempt: Structures of 200 sq. ft. or smaller do not require a county building permit. Confirm city planning commission permit requirements for smaller structures.; Utah IRC/IBC baseline exemptions apply for other categories..

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