How do I apply for a building permit in Mt. Pleasant, UT?

1. Confirm land-use compliance and zoning requirements with Mt. Pleasant Planning and Zoning at 435-462-2456. 2. Submit a Zoning Clearance Application through the city's online portal for all construction larger than 120 sq. ft. Pay the applicable zoning clearance fee. 3. Allow up to three weeks for city zoning clearance review after the complete application is submitted. 4. After receiving the city's zoning clearance, apply for the building permit through the Sanpete County Building Department via CityInspect. 5. Obtain any required 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-issued building permit, post it on-site, and schedule inspections through the county.

What work is exempt from building permits in Mt. Pleasant, UT?

The following work is generally exempt: Structures of 120 sq. ft. or smaller do not require a city zoning clearance (Mt. Pleasant threshold is 120 sq. ft., lower than the 200 sq. ft. threshold used by some other Sanpete cities).; Utah IRC/IBC baseline exemptions apply for other exempt categories..

City Building Permits

Mt. Pleasant, UT - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Utah Sanpete County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Mt. Pleasant requires a city zoning clearance for all construction larger than 120 sq. ft. before a county building permit is issued. After city approval, the applicant obtains the building permit from Sanpete County.

Department: Mt. Pleasant City -- Planning and Zoning Department (zoning clearance); Sanpete County Building Department (building permit issuance)
Address: 106 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 (Planning and Zoning office; also referenced as 115 W Main for the City Council Room)
Phone: 435-462-2456 (ext. 105)
Email: front.desk@mpcityut.gov
Website: https://www.mpcityut.gov/

Application Process

Confirm land-use compliance and zoning requirements with Mt. Pleasant Planning and Zoning at 435-462-2456.
Submit a Zoning Clearance Application through the city's online portal for all construction larger than 120 sq. ft. Pay the applicable zoning clearance fee.
Allow up to three weeks for city zoning clearance review after the complete application is submitted.
After receiving the city's zoning clearance, apply for the building permit through the Sanpete County Building Department via CityInspect.
Obtain any required WUI clearance from the county if the project is in or near the WUI zone.
Pay county building permit fees.
Receive the county-issued building permit, post it on-site, and schedule inspections through the county.

Typical processing time: City zoning clearance: up to 3 weeks after complete application. County building permit: varies by project.

Source: Mt. Pleasant City -- Planning and Zoning Department (zoning clearance); Sanpete County Building Department (building permit issuance)

General Requirements

All construction larger than 120 sq. ft. within Mt. Pleasant city limits requires a city zoning clearance and a Sanpete County building permit.

Required Documents

Permit validity/expiration: County building permit expires if work does not commence within 180 days or is abandoned for 180 days. City zoning clearance 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.

Permit validity: County building permit expires if work does not commence within 180 days or is abandoned for 180 days. City zoning clearance expiration: confirm with city.
Building code: Utah 2021 statewide code package under Title 15A.
Owner-builder: Utah statewide owner-builder rules apply.
Contractor requirements: Utah DOPL licensure required for work valued at $3,000 or more.

Fees

Plan check fee: Not clearly published. Confirm with county.
Reinspection fee: Not clearly published. Confirm with county.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Structures of 120 sq. ft. or smaller do not require a city zoning clearance (Mt. Pleasant threshold is 120 sq. ft., lower than the 200 sq. ft. threshold used by some other Sanpete cities).
Utah IRC/IBC baseline exemptions apply for other exempt categories.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Building code: Utah 2021 statewide code package under Title 15A.
Mt. Pleasant City main site
Mt. Pleasant contact page
License lookup guide: Utah Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Utah Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Utah hub: Utah Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Mt. Pleasant City -- Planning and Zoning Department (zoning clearance); Sanpete County Building Department (building permit issuance) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mt. Pleasant Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Mt. Pleasant, UT?: All construction larger than 120 sq. ft. within Mt. Pleasant city limits requires a city zoning clearance and a Sanpete County building permit.
How do I apply for a building permit in Mt. Pleasant, UT?: 1. Confirm land-use compliance and zoning requirements with Mt. Pleasant Planning and Zoning at 435-462-2456. 2. Submit a Zoning Clearance Application through the city's online portal for all construction larger than 120 sq. ft. Pay the applicable zoning clearance fee. 3. Allow up to three weeks for city zoning clearance review after the complete application is submitted. 4. After receiving the city's zoning clearance, apply for the building permit through the Sanpete County Building Department via CityInspect. 5. Obtain any required 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-issued building permit, post it on-site, and schedule inspections through the county.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Mt. Pleasant, UT?: Typical processing time is City zoning clearance: up to 3 weeks after complete application. County building permit: varies by project..
What work is exempt from building permits in Mt. Pleasant, UT?: The following work is generally exempt: Structures of 120 sq. ft. or smaller do not require a city zoning clearance (Mt. Pleasant threshold is 120 sq. ft., lower than the 200 sq. ft. threshold used by some other Sanpete cities).; Utah IRC/IBC baseline exemptions apply for other exempt categories..

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